The photocatalytic conversion of CO_(2)into solar‐powered fuels is viewed as a forward‐looking strategy to address energy scarcity and global warming.This work demonstrated the selective photoreduction of CO_(2)to C...The photocatalytic conversion of CO_(2)into solar‐powered fuels is viewed as a forward‐looking strategy to address energy scarcity and global warming.This work demonstrated the selective photoreduction of CO_(2)to CO using ultrathin Bi_(12)O_(17)Cl_(2)nanosheets decorated with hydrothermally synthesized bismuth clusters and oxygen vacancies(OVs).The characterizations revealed that the coexistences of OVs and Bi clusters generated in situ contributed to the high efficiency of CO_(2)–CO conversion(64.3μmol g^(−1)h^(−1))and perfect selectivity.The OVs on the facet(001)of the ultrathin Bi_(12)O_(17)Cl_(2)nanosheets serve as sites for CO_(2)adsorption and activation sites,capturing photoexcited electrons and prolonging light absorption due to defect states.In addition,the Bi‐cluster generated in situ offers the ability to trap holes and the surface plasmonic resonance effect.This study offers great potential for the construction of semiconductor hybrids as multiphotocatalysts,capable of being used for the elimination and conversion of CO_(2)in terms of energy and environment.展开更多
Two new coordination polymers [Cu_2(bbim)(dpa)_2(C_2H_5OH)_2](1), [Co(dpa)_2(bbbm)](2)(H_2dpa = diphenic acid, bbim = 1,1?-(1,6-hexanediyl)bis-1H-benzimidazole, bbbm = 1,1?-(1,4-butanediyl)bis-1 H-benzimidazole) const...Two new coordination polymers [Cu_2(bbim)(dpa)_2(C_2H_5OH)_2](1), [Co(dpa)_2(bbbm)](2)(H_2dpa = diphenic acid, bbim = 1,1?-(1,6-hexanediyl)bis-1H-benzimidazole, bbbm = 1,1?-(1,4-butanediyl)bis-1 H-benzimidazole) constructed from bis(benzimidazole)-based ligands with different lengths and diphenic acid co-ligand have been synthesized under solvothermal conditions.Complex 1 possesses Cu-dpa helical chains. The adjacent chains are connected by the bbim ligands into two-dimensional(2D) 3-connected(63) topology. Differently, the layer structure of 2 was consisted by one-dimensional chains containing alternated 8-and 18-membered rings. Furthermore,the thermal stability and fluorescence property for all crystalline materials have been investigated.展开更多
A new Ni(II) coordination polymer [Ni(L)2(SCN)2]n(L = 1,4-bis(benzimidazol-1-yl)butane) was synthesized hydrothermally and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The...A new Ni(II) coordination polymer [Ni(L)2(SCN)2]n(L = 1,4-bis(benzimidazol-1-yl)butane) was synthesized hydrothermally and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 9.4760(3), b = 24.0408(8), c = 16.5871(5) A, β = 99.832(3)°, V = 3723.2(2) A3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.348 g/cm3, F(000) = 1576, the final R = 0.0486 and w R = 0.0936 for 2938 observed reflections with I 】 2σ(I) for the complex. Structural analysis shows that the coordination polymer possesses a 2D(4,4) layer structure which is composed of Ni(II) centers bridged by L ligand with two kinds of conformations and further assembled into a 3D supramolecular network via π-π stacking interactions. In addition, the fluorescence and catalytic properties, for the degradation of Congo red, of the complex were investigated.展开更多
A double-T-shaped ligand (H4BPTC) and bis(2-benzimidazole)alkanes as the spacers have been firstly used to direct the assembly of a 2D coordination polymer with wavy parquet network topology, [Zn(BPTC)0.5(H2C2...A double-T-shaped ligand (H4BPTC) and bis(2-benzimidazole)alkanes as the spacers have been firstly used to direct the assembly of a 2D coordination polymer with wavy parquet network topology, [Zn(BPTC)0.5(H2C2EIm)(H2O)]n (1, C24H18ZnN4O5, Mr = 507.79, H4BPTC = biphenyl-3,3',4,4'-tetracarboxylic acid, H2C2EIm = 2,2'-(1,2-ethanediyl)-bis(1H-benzi- midazole), which was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 1.1844(5), b = 1.4019(5), c = 1.4026(5) nm, β = 108.359(5)°, V = 2.2104(15) nm3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.526 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 1.156 mm-1, F(000) = 1040, S = 1.038, the final R = 0.0427 and wR = 0.0793 for 3834 reflections with I 2σ(I). The compound units are linked through BPTC ligands into a wavilness parquet 2D layer and further connected into a 3D framework via π-π packing interactions between the adjacent H2C2EIm ligands and weak N-H…O hydrogen bonding between uncoordinated carboxylate and the nitrogen atoms of H2C2EIm as well as the free water molecules.展开更多
Two zinc(II) complexes, namely, [Zn(L1)Cl2]2 (1) and {[Zn(L2)(tbta)]·3H2O}n (2) (L1 = 1,3-bis(2-methylbenzimidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene, H2tbta = tetrabromoterephthalic acid, L2 = 1,3-bis(2-methylbe...Two zinc(II) complexes, namely, [Zn(L1)Cl2]2 (1) and {[Zn(L2)(tbta)]·3H2O}n (2) (L1 = 1,3-bis(2-methylbenzimidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene, H2tbta = tetrabromoterephthalic acid, L2 = 1,3-bis(2-methylbenzimidazol-1-yl)-2-propanol) have been successfully obtained under hydrothermal conditions. Complex 1 displays binuclear structure which is further extended into a 1D supramolecular chain through π–π stacking. Complex 2 features 2D (4,4) network based on L2/tbta2– double linker. The thermal stability, fluorescence properties and catalytic activities of two complexes for degradation of Methyl orange in a Fenton-like process were discussed.展开更多
The new chelate resins, abbreviated as PNBMZs and PBBMZs based on epoxide polymer, were synthesized by polycondensation of N,N-diglycidyl-4-glycidyloxyaniline or 1,4-bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)benzene with the primary amin...The new chelate resins, abbreviated as PNBMZs and PBBMZs based on epoxide polymer, were synthesized by polycondensation of N,N-diglycidyl-4-glycidyloxyaniline or 1,4-bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)benzene with the primary amine group of 1,3-bis(benzimidazol-2yl)propylamine (BBPAH). The ion exchangers contain 2.71-3.23 mmol of the ligand contents per gram of the resin. Batch extraction capacities were determined for the metal chloride salts in buffer solutions in the pH range from -1 to 6.0. The chelate resins were very selective for Cu^2+, Zn^2+, Cd^2+ in the presence of other divalent transition metal ions. The maximum uptake capacities of PNBMZ (synthetic molar ratio = 1:1.5) under non-competitive condition were found to be 0.94 mmol/g for Cu^2+ at pH = 2, 1.3 mmol/g for Cd^2+ at pH = 1 and 1.75 mmol/g for Zn^2+ at pH = -1 respectively. While in the case of PBBMZ, it was 1.39 mmol/g for Cd〉 at pH = 1. The metal-uptake behaviors for both of them showed strong pH dependence, and their extraction capacities increase with decreasing pH. The uptake of Cu^2+ by the resin PNBMZs at pH = 1 was found to be rather fast with t1/2 = 18 min. Metal-uptake experiments under competitive conditions also confirm that the chelate resins have a high selectivity for Cu^2+, Zn^2+, Cd^2+ and the contrary pH dependence.展开更多
One new benzimidazole derivative copper(II) complex 1(C10H6Cu N2, Mr = 217.71) has been synthesized and characterized by FT-IR and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. It crystallizes in orthorhombic, space group Pbc...One new benzimidazole derivative copper(II) complex 1(C10H6Cu N2, Mr = 217.71) has been synthesized and characterized by FT-IR and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. It crystallizes in orthorhombic, space group Pbcn with a = 17.417(2), b = 8.9963(8), c = 11.3432(9) ?, V = 1777.3(3) ?3, Z = 8, μ(Mo Kα) = 2.403, F(000) = 872, Dc = 1.627 g/cm3. The final R = 0.0598 for 1153 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ(I) and w R = 0.17 for all data. The in vitro anti-cancer activities of 1, Cu Cl2 and the benzimidazole ligand L were investigated using human cervical(Hela) and hepatocellular carcinoma(Hep-G2) cancer cell lines. The copper(II) complex can greatly inhibit the cell proliferation and show stronger cytotoxic activities against the tested cancer cell lines than both the ligand and copper(II) salt.展开更多
A new cadmium(Ⅱ) nitrite complex Cd2(H2C3PIm)2(BDC)(NO2)2(1,H2C3PIm = 2,2'-(1,3-propanediyl)bis(1H-benzimidazole),H2BDC = 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid) has been synthesized by solvothermal reaction in ...A new cadmium(Ⅱ) nitrite complex Cd2(H2C3PIm)2(BDC)(NO2)2(1,H2C3PIm = 2,2'-(1,3-propanediyl)bis(1H-benzimidazole),H2BDC = 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid) has been synthesized by solvothermal reaction in formamide,and its structure(C42H36Cd2N10O8,Mr = 1033.61) was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system,space group P21/n with a = 0.9859(5),b = 0.8936(5),c = 2.3188(5) nm,β = 97.576(5)°,V = 2.025(16) nm3,Z = 2,Dc = 1.695 g/cm3,μ(MoKα) = 1.118 mm-1,F(000) = 1036,S = 1.017,the final R = 0.0304 and wR = 0.0752 for 3761 reflections with I 〉 2σ(I).The centrosymmetric complex 1 contains a dimer in which two distorted octahedral Cd(II) centers are bridged by BDC ligand and chelated by H2C3PIm.The units of the complex are linked via weak N-H···O hydrogen bonds between the nitrito and the BDC ligands,leading to the formation of a 1D zigzag chain along the b axis.The π-π packing interactions contribute to the formation of a three-dimensional supramolecular architecture.The complex exhibits strong photoluminescence at room temperature.展开更多
The title polymeric complex [Co(C8H4O4)(C7H6N2)2]n has been prepared and its crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction method. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group C2/c with a=7.7865(12), b...The title polymeric complex [Co(C8H4O4)(C7H6N2)2]n has been prepared and its crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction method. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group C2/c with a=7.7865(12), b=20.4215(18), c=13.4880(14)A°,β=103.298(2)°, V=2087.3(4)A°^3, Mr=459.32, Z=4, Dc=1.462 g/cm^3,μ=0.859 mm^-1, F(000)=940, R=0.0636 and wR=0.1639 for 1278 observed reflections (I〉2σ(I)). The complex assumes a distorted tetrahedral coordination geometry, formed by two phthalate anions and two benzimidazoles (bzim). The phthalate anions bridge the neighboring Co(Ⅱ) atoms to form the polymeric chains. The centroid distance of 3.471(3)A° between the parallel bzim rings of adjacent polymeric chains suggests the existence of π-π stacking.展开更多
BACKGROUND The development of new vasculatures(angiogenesis)is indispensable in supplying oxygen and nutrients to fuel tumor growth.Epigenetic dysregulation in the tumor vasculature is critical to colorectal cancer(CR...BACKGROUND The development of new vasculatures(angiogenesis)is indispensable in supplying oxygen and nutrients to fuel tumor growth.Epigenetic dysregulation in the tumor vasculature is critical to colorectal cancer(CRC)progression.Sirtuin(SIRT)enzymes are highly expressed in blood vessels.BZD9L1 benzimidazole analogue is a SIRT 1 and 2 inhibitor with reported anticancer activities in CRC.However,its role has yet to be explored in CRC tumor angiogenesis.AIM To investigate the anti-angiogenic potential of BZD9L1 on endothelial cells(EC)in vitro,ex vivo and in HCT116 CRC xenograft in vivo models.METHODS EA.hy926 EC were treated with half inhibitory concentration(IC50)(2.5μM),IC50(5.0μM),and double IC50(10.0μM)of BZD9L1 and assessed for cell proliferation,adhesion and SIRT 1 and 2 protein expression.Next,2.5μM and 5.0μM of BZD9L1 were employed in downstream in vitro assays,including cell cycle,cell death and sprouting in EC.The effect of BZD9L1 on cell adhesion molecules and SIRT 1 and 2 were assessed via real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qPCR).The growth factors secreted by EC post-treatment were evaluated using the Quantibody Human Angiogenesis Array.Indirect co-culture with HCT116 CRC cells was performed to investigate the impact of growth factors modulated by BZD9L1-treated EC on CRC.The effect of BZD9L1 on sprouting impediment and vessel regression was determined using mouse choroids.HCT116 cells were also injected subcutaneously into nude mice and analyzed for the outcome of BZD9L1 on tumor necrosis,Ki67 protein expression indicative of proliferation,cluster of differentiation 31(CD31)and CD34 EC markers,and SIRT 1 and 2 genes via hematoxylin and eosin,immunohistochemistry and qPCR,respectively.RESULTS BZD9L1 impeded EC proliferation,adhesion,and spheroid sprouting through the downregulation of intercellular adhesion molecule 1,vascular endothelial cadherin,integrin-alpha V,SIRT1 and SIRT2 genes.The compound also arrested the cells at G1 phase and induced apoptosis in the EC.In mouse choroids,BZD9L1 inhibited sprouting and regressed sprouting vessels compared to the negative control.Compared to the negative control,the compound also reduced the protein levels of angiogenin,basic fibroblast growth factor,platelet-derived growth factor and placental growth factor,which then inhibited HCT116 CRC spheroid invasion in co-culture.In addition,a significant reduction in CRC tumor growth was noted alongside the downregulation of human SIRT1(hSIRT1),hSIRT2,CD31,and CD34 EC markers and murine SIRT2 gene,while the murine SIRT1 gene remained unaffected,compared to vehicle control.Histology analyses revealed that BZD9L1 at low(50 mg/kg)and high(250 mg/kg)doses reduced Ki-67 protein expression,while BZD9L1 at the high dose diminished tumor necrosis compared to vehicle control.CONCLUSION These results highlighted the anti-angiogenic potential of BZD9L1 to reduce CRC tumor progression.Furthermore,together with previous anticancer findings,this study provides valuable insights into the potential of BZD9L1 to co-target CRC tumor vasculatures and cancer cells via SIRT1 and/or SIRT2 down-regulation to improve the therapeutic outcome.展开更多
Objective This study investigated the effects of bis(2-butoxyethyl) phthalate(BBOP) on the onset of male puberty by affecting Leydig cell development in rats.Methods Thirty 35-day-old male Sprague-Dawley rats were ran...Objective This study investigated the effects of bis(2-butoxyethyl) phthalate(BBOP) on the onset of male puberty by affecting Leydig cell development in rats.Methods Thirty 35-day-old male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly allocated to five groups mg/kg bw per day that were gavaged for 21 days with BBOP at 0, 10, 100, 250, or 500 mg/kg bw per day. The hormone profiles;Leydig cell morphological metrics;mRNA and protein levels;oxidative stress;and AKT,mTOR, ERK1/2, and GSK3β pathways were assessed.Results BBOP at 250 and/or 500 mg/kg bw per day decreased serum testosterone, luteinizing hormone, and follicle-stimulating hormone levels mg/kg bw per day(P < 0.05). BBOP at 500 mg/kg bw per day decreased Leydig cell number mg/kg bw per day and downregulated Cyp11a1, Insl3, Hsd11b1,and Dhh in the testes, and Lhb and Fshb mRNAs in the pituitary gland(P < 0.05). The malondialdehyde content in the testis significantly increased, while Sod1 and Sod2 mRNAs were markedly downregulated, by BBOP treatment at 250–500 mg/kg bw per day(P < 0.05). Furthermore, BBOP at 500mg/kg bw per day decreased AKT1/AKT2, mTOR, and ERK1/2 phosphorylation, and GSK3β and SIRT1levels mg/kg bw per day(P < 0.05). Finally, BBOP at 100 or 500 μmol/L induced ROS and apoptosis in Leydig cells after 24 h of treatment in vitro(P < 0.05).Conclusion BBOP delays puberty onset by increasing oxidative stress and apoptosis in Leydig cells in rats.The graphical abstract is available on the website www.besjournal.com.展开更多
A new efficient synthesis of bisphenol A diether bis-imidazoles and bis-benzimidazoles by bromoalkylation and imidazolylation or benzimidazolylation two-step reactions from commercial bisphenol A, imidazole, 2-methyli...A new efficient synthesis of bisphenol A diether bis-imidazoles and bis-benzimidazoles by bromoalkylation and imidazolylation or benzimidazolylation two-step reactions from commercial bisphenol A, imidazole, 2-methylimidazole and benzimidazole is reported.展开更多
Bis(15-crown-5)-stilbenes containing crown ether parts have been widely used in a variety of chemical applications,such as cation detectors,because of their ability to selectively bind to alkali metal cations,Bis(15-c...Bis(15-crown-5)-stilbenes containing crown ether parts have been widely used in a variety of chemical applications,such as cation detectors,because of their ability to selectively bind to alkali metal cations,Bis(15-crown-5)-stilbenes and its derivatives with complexation of one-or two-alkali metal cation(Li^(+),Na^(+)and K^(+))have been theoretically investigat-ed by quantum chemistry methods.The coordination of alkali cations results in partial shrinkage of crown ethers,which directly affected natural distribution analysis charges and molecular orbital energy levels.The number of alkali metal ions has significant effects on absorption spectra and mean second hyperpolarizability.When one alkali metal ion was added to the anticonformer of bis(15-crown-5)-stilbene,the absorption spectra were obvious-ly redshifted and the mean second hyperpolarizability values were slightly increased;while two alkali metal ions were added to bis(15-crown-5)-stilbene,the absorption spectra were ob-viously blue shifted and the mean second hyperpolarizability values decreased.On the other hand,as the radius of the alkali ions increased,the mean second hyperpolarizability values of the compounds increased gradually.It is indicated that the mean second hyperpolarizability value is sensitive to the number and radius of the alkali metal cations,thus the third order nonlinear optical response can be used as a signal to detect the number and type of alkali met-al ions.展开更多
基金Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,Grant/Award Number:ZR2022MB106national training program of innovation and entrepreneurship for undergraduates,Grant/Award Number:202210424099National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:21601067,21701057,21905147。
文摘The photocatalytic conversion of CO_(2)into solar‐powered fuels is viewed as a forward‐looking strategy to address energy scarcity and global warming.This work demonstrated the selective photoreduction of CO_(2)to CO using ultrathin Bi_(12)O_(17)Cl_(2)nanosheets decorated with hydrothermally synthesized bismuth clusters and oxygen vacancies(OVs).The characterizations revealed that the coexistences of OVs and Bi clusters generated in situ contributed to the high efficiency of CO_(2)–CO conversion(64.3μmol g^(−1)h^(−1))and perfect selectivity.The OVs on the facet(001)of the ultrathin Bi_(12)O_(17)Cl_(2)nanosheets serve as sites for CO_(2)adsorption and activation sites,capturing photoexcited electrons and prolonging light absorption due to defect states.In addition,the Bi‐cluster generated in situ offers the ability to trap holes and the surface plasmonic resonance effect.This study offers great potential for the construction of semiconductor hybrids as multiphotocatalysts,capable of being used for the elimination and conversion of CO_(2)in terms of energy and environment.
基金supported by the project of teaching quality and teaching reform of Yunnan Province(2073010023)the project of Yunnan Provincial Department of Education(2016ZDX132,2015Y435)
文摘Two new coordination polymers [Cu_2(bbim)(dpa)_2(C_2H_5OH)_2](1), [Co(dpa)_2(bbbm)](2)(H_2dpa = diphenic acid, bbim = 1,1?-(1,6-hexanediyl)bis-1H-benzimidazole, bbbm = 1,1?-(1,4-butanediyl)bis-1 H-benzimidazole) constructed from bis(benzimidazole)-based ligands with different lengths and diphenic acid co-ligand have been synthesized under solvothermal conditions.Complex 1 possesses Cu-dpa helical chains. The adjacent chains are connected by the bbim ligands into two-dimensional(2D) 3-connected(63) topology. Differently, the layer structure of 2 was consisted by one-dimensional chains containing alternated 8-and 18-membered rings. Furthermore,the thermal stability and fluorescence property for all crystalline materials have been investigated.
基金supported by the Starting Research Fund from Hebei United University(35398599)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(B2014209182)
文摘A new Ni(II) coordination polymer [Ni(L)2(SCN)2]n(L = 1,4-bis(benzimidazol-1-yl)butane) was synthesized hydrothermally and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 9.4760(3), b = 24.0408(8), c = 16.5871(5) A, β = 99.832(3)°, V = 3723.2(2) A3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.348 g/cm3, F(000) = 1576, the final R = 0.0486 and w R = 0.0936 for 2938 observed reflections with I 】 2σ(I) for the complex. Structural analysis shows that the coordination polymer possesses a 2D(4,4) layer structure which is composed of Ni(II) centers bridged by L ligand with two kinds of conformations and further assembled into a 3D supramolecular network via π-π stacking interactions. In addition, the fluorescence and catalytic properties, for the degradation of Congo red, of the complex were investigated.
基金supported by the research grant of Phytochemistry Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province(No.11JS006,11JS007)the Scientific Research Fund of shaanxi Provincial Education Department(No.11JK0603)
文摘A double-T-shaped ligand (H4BPTC) and bis(2-benzimidazole)alkanes as the spacers have been firstly used to direct the assembly of a 2D coordination polymer with wavy parquet network topology, [Zn(BPTC)0.5(H2C2EIm)(H2O)]n (1, C24H18ZnN4O5, Mr = 507.79, H4BPTC = biphenyl-3,3',4,4'-tetracarboxylic acid, H2C2EIm = 2,2'-(1,2-ethanediyl)-bis(1H-benzi- midazole), which was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 1.1844(5), b = 1.4019(5), c = 1.4026(5) nm, β = 108.359(5)°, V = 2.2104(15) nm3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.526 g/cm3, μ(MoKα) = 1.156 mm-1, F(000) = 1040, S = 1.038, the final R = 0.0427 and wR = 0.0793 for 3834 reflections with I 2σ(I). The compound units are linked through BPTC ligands into a wavilness parquet 2D layer and further connected into a 3D framework via π-π packing interactions between the adjacent H2C2EIm ligands and weak N-H…O hydrogen bonding between uncoordinated carboxylate and the nitrogen atoms of H2C2EIm as well as the free water molecules.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51474086)Natural Science Foundation-Steel and Iron Foundation of Hebei Province(B2015209299)Undergraduate Innovation Programs of North China University of Science and Technology(No.X2015004)
文摘Two zinc(II) complexes, namely, [Zn(L1)Cl2]2 (1) and {[Zn(L2)(tbta)]·3H2O}n (2) (L1 = 1,3-bis(2-methylbenzimidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene, H2tbta = tetrabromoterephthalic acid, L2 = 1,3-bis(2-methylbenzimidazol-1-yl)-2-propanol) have been successfully obtained under hydrothermal conditions. Complex 1 displays binuclear structure which is further extended into a 1D supramolecular chain through π–π stacking. Complex 2 features 2D (4,4) network based on L2/tbta2– double linker. The thermal stability, fluorescence properties and catalytic activities of two complexes for degradation of Methyl orange in a Fenton-like process were discussed.
文摘The new chelate resins, abbreviated as PNBMZs and PBBMZs based on epoxide polymer, were synthesized by polycondensation of N,N-diglycidyl-4-glycidyloxyaniline or 1,4-bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)benzene with the primary amine group of 1,3-bis(benzimidazol-2yl)propylamine (BBPAH). The ion exchangers contain 2.71-3.23 mmol of the ligand contents per gram of the resin. Batch extraction capacities were determined for the metal chloride salts in buffer solutions in the pH range from -1 to 6.0. The chelate resins were very selective for Cu^2+, Zn^2+, Cd^2+ in the presence of other divalent transition metal ions. The maximum uptake capacities of PNBMZ (synthetic molar ratio = 1:1.5) under non-competitive condition were found to be 0.94 mmol/g for Cu^2+ at pH = 2, 1.3 mmol/g for Cd^2+ at pH = 1 and 1.75 mmol/g for Zn^2+ at pH = -1 respectively. While in the case of PBBMZ, it was 1.39 mmol/g for Cd〉 at pH = 1. The metal-uptake behaviors for both of them showed strong pH dependence, and their extraction capacities increase with decreasing pH. The uptake of Cu^2+ by the resin PNBMZs at pH = 1 was found to be rather fast with t1/2 = 18 min. Metal-uptake experiments under competitive conditions also confirm that the chelate resins have a high selectivity for Cu^2+, Zn^2+, Cd^2+ and the contrary pH dependence.
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Province(No.2010GXNSF)Youth Science Foundation of Guangxi Medical University(No.02604001015)
文摘One new benzimidazole derivative copper(II) complex 1(C10H6Cu N2, Mr = 217.71) has been synthesized and characterized by FT-IR and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. It crystallizes in orthorhombic, space group Pbcn with a = 17.417(2), b = 8.9963(8), c = 11.3432(9) ?, V = 1777.3(3) ?3, Z = 8, μ(Mo Kα) = 2.403, F(000) = 872, Dc = 1.627 g/cm3. The final R = 0.0598 for 1153 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ(I) and w R = 0.17 for all data. The in vitro anti-cancer activities of 1, Cu Cl2 and the benzimidazole ligand L were investigated using human cervical(Hela) and hepatocellular carcinoma(Hep-G2) cancer cell lines. The copper(II) complex can greatly inhibit the cell proliferation and show stronger cytotoxic activities against the tested cancer cell lines than both the ligand and copper(II) salt.
基金supported by the research grant of Phytochemistry Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province (No.11JS006,11JS007)the Scientific Research Fund of shaanxi Provincial Education Department (No.11JK0603)
文摘A new cadmium(Ⅱ) nitrite complex Cd2(H2C3PIm)2(BDC)(NO2)2(1,H2C3PIm = 2,2'-(1,3-propanediyl)bis(1H-benzimidazole),H2BDC = 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid) has been synthesized by solvothermal reaction in formamide,and its structure(C42H36Cd2N10O8,Mr = 1033.61) was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system,space group P21/n with a = 0.9859(5),b = 0.8936(5),c = 2.3188(5) nm,β = 97.576(5)°,V = 2.025(16) nm3,Z = 2,Dc = 1.695 g/cm3,μ(MoKα) = 1.118 mm-1,F(000) = 1036,S = 1.017,the final R = 0.0304 and wR = 0.0752 for 3761 reflections with I 〉 2σ(I).The centrosymmetric complex 1 contains a dimer in which two distorted octahedral Cd(II) centers are bridged by BDC ligand and chelated by H2C3PIm.The units of the complex are linked via weak N-H···O hydrogen bonds between the nitrito and the BDC ligands,leading to the formation of a 1D zigzag chain along the b axis.The π-π packing interactions contribute to the formation of a three-dimensional supramolecular architecture.The complex exhibits strong photoluminescence at room temperature.
基金The work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20443003)
文摘The title polymeric complex [Co(C8H4O4)(C7H6N2)2]n has been prepared and its crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction method. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group C2/c with a=7.7865(12), b=20.4215(18), c=13.4880(14)A°,β=103.298(2)°, V=2087.3(4)A°^3, Mr=459.32, Z=4, Dc=1.462 g/cm^3,μ=0.859 mm^-1, F(000)=940, R=0.0636 and wR=0.1639 for 1278 observed reflections (I〉2σ(I)). The complex assumes a distorted tetrahedral coordination geometry, formed by two phthalate anions and two benzimidazoles (bzim). The phthalate anions bridge the neighboring Co(Ⅱ) atoms to form the polymeric chains. The centroid distance of 3.471(3)A° between the parallel bzim rings of adjacent polymeric chains suggests the existence of π-π stacking.
基金Supported by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia for the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme,No. FRGS/1/2021/SKK06/USM/02/7
文摘BACKGROUND The development of new vasculatures(angiogenesis)is indispensable in supplying oxygen and nutrients to fuel tumor growth.Epigenetic dysregulation in the tumor vasculature is critical to colorectal cancer(CRC)progression.Sirtuin(SIRT)enzymes are highly expressed in blood vessels.BZD9L1 benzimidazole analogue is a SIRT 1 and 2 inhibitor with reported anticancer activities in CRC.However,its role has yet to be explored in CRC tumor angiogenesis.AIM To investigate the anti-angiogenic potential of BZD9L1 on endothelial cells(EC)in vitro,ex vivo and in HCT116 CRC xenograft in vivo models.METHODS EA.hy926 EC were treated with half inhibitory concentration(IC50)(2.5μM),IC50(5.0μM),and double IC50(10.0μM)of BZD9L1 and assessed for cell proliferation,adhesion and SIRT 1 and 2 protein expression.Next,2.5μM and 5.0μM of BZD9L1 were employed in downstream in vitro assays,including cell cycle,cell death and sprouting in EC.The effect of BZD9L1 on cell adhesion molecules and SIRT 1 and 2 were assessed via real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qPCR).The growth factors secreted by EC post-treatment were evaluated using the Quantibody Human Angiogenesis Array.Indirect co-culture with HCT116 CRC cells was performed to investigate the impact of growth factors modulated by BZD9L1-treated EC on CRC.The effect of BZD9L1 on sprouting impediment and vessel regression was determined using mouse choroids.HCT116 cells were also injected subcutaneously into nude mice and analyzed for the outcome of BZD9L1 on tumor necrosis,Ki67 protein expression indicative of proliferation,cluster of differentiation 31(CD31)and CD34 EC markers,and SIRT 1 and 2 genes via hematoxylin and eosin,immunohistochemistry and qPCR,respectively.RESULTS BZD9L1 impeded EC proliferation,adhesion,and spheroid sprouting through the downregulation of intercellular adhesion molecule 1,vascular endothelial cadherin,integrin-alpha V,SIRT1 and SIRT2 genes.The compound also arrested the cells at G1 phase and induced apoptosis in the EC.In mouse choroids,BZD9L1 inhibited sprouting and regressed sprouting vessels compared to the negative control.Compared to the negative control,the compound also reduced the protein levels of angiogenin,basic fibroblast growth factor,platelet-derived growth factor and placental growth factor,which then inhibited HCT116 CRC spheroid invasion in co-culture.In addition,a significant reduction in CRC tumor growth was noted alongside the downregulation of human SIRT1(hSIRT1),hSIRT2,CD31,and CD34 EC markers and murine SIRT2 gene,while the murine SIRT1 gene remained unaffected,compared to vehicle control.Histology analyses revealed that BZD9L1 at low(50 mg/kg)and high(250 mg/kg)doses reduced Ki-67 protein expression,while BZD9L1 at the high dose diminished tumor necrosis compared to vehicle control.CONCLUSION These results highlighted the anti-angiogenic potential of BZD9L1 to reduce CRC tumor progression.Furthermore,together with previous anticancer findings,this study provides valuable insights into the potential of BZD9L1 to co-target CRC tumor vasculatures and cancer cells via SIRT1 and/or SIRT2 down-regulation to improve the therapeutic outcome.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Fund of China[no.81730042]。
文摘Objective This study investigated the effects of bis(2-butoxyethyl) phthalate(BBOP) on the onset of male puberty by affecting Leydig cell development in rats.Methods Thirty 35-day-old male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly allocated to five groups mg/kg bw per day that were gavaged for 21 days with BBOP at 0, 10, 100, 250, or 500 mg/kg bw per day. The hormone profiles;Leydig cell morphological metrics;mRNA and protein levels;oxidative stress;and AKT,mTOR, ERK1/2, and GSK3β pathways were assessed.Results BBOP at 250 and/or 500 mg/kg bw per day decreased serum testosterone, luteinizing hormone, and follicle-stimulating hormone levels mg/kg bw per day(P < 0.05). BBOP at 500 mg/kg bw per day decreased Leydig cell number mg/kg bw per day and downregulated Cyp11a1, Insl3, Hsd11b1,and Dhh in the testes, and Lhb and Fshb mRNAs in the pituitary gland(P < 0.05). The malondialdehyde content in the testis significantly increased, while Sod1 and Sod2 mRNAs were markedly downregulated, by BBOP treatment at 250–500 mg/kg bw per day(P < 0.05). Furthermore, BBOP at 500mg/kg bw per day decreased AKT1/AKT2, mTOR, and ERK1/2 phosphorylation, and GSK3β and SIRT1levels mg/kg bw per day(P < 0.05). Finally, BBOP at 100 or 500 μmol/L induced ROS and apoptosis in Leydig cells after 24 h of treatment in vitro(P < 0.05).Conclusion BBOP delays puberty onset by increasing oxidative stress and apoptosis in Leydig cells in rats.The graphical abstract is available on the website www.besjournal.com.
文摘A new efficient synthesis of bisphenol A diether bis-imidazoles and bis-benzimidazoles by bromoalkylation and imidazolylation or benzimidazolylation two-step reactions from commercial bisphenol A, imidazole, 2-methylimidazole and benzimidazole is reported.
基金surported by the Jilin Province Science and Technology Development Project(No.20220203017SF)Industrialization Project of the 13th Five-Year"Education Department of Jilin Province(No.JJKH20200334KJ)the National Natural Sci-ence Foundation of China(No.11704143).
文摘Bis(15-crown-5)-stilbenes containing crown ether parts have been widely used in a variety of chemical applications,such as cation detectors,because of their ability to selectively bind to alkali metal cations,Bis(15-crown-5)-stilbenes and its derivatives with complexation of one-or two-alkali metal cation(Li^(+),Na^(+)and K^(+))have been theoretically investigat-ed by quantum chemistry methods.The coordination of alkali cations results in partial shrinkage of crown ethers,which directly affected natural distribution analysis charges and molecular orbital energy levels.The number of alkali metal ions has significant effects on absorption spectra and mean second hyperpolarizability.When one alkali metal ion was added to the anticonformer of bis(15-crown-5)-stilbene,the absorption spectra were obvious-ly redshifted and the mean second hyperpolarizability values were slightly increased;while two alkali metal ions were added to bis(15-crown-5)-stilbene,the absorption spectra were ob-viously blue shifted and the mean second hyperpolarizability values decreased.On the other hand,as the radius of the alkali ions increased,the mean second hyperpolarizability values of the compounds increased gradually.It is indicated that the mean second hyperpolarizability value is sensitive to the number and radius of the alkali metal cations,thus the third order nonlinear optical response can be used as a signal to detect the number and type of alkali met-al ions.