A new complex Mn(Htpc)2(H2O)2(1, Htpc = 5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid) has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, TG and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. 1 belongs to triclinic ...A new complex Mn(Htpc)2(H2O)2(1, Htpc = 5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid) has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, TG and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. 1 belongs to triclinic system, space group P■ with a = 5.0885(10), b = 6.5574(13), c = 14.016(3) ?, β = 90.67(3)o, V = 436.34(17) ?3, Z = 1, Dc = 1.793 g·cm-3, μ = 0.855 mm-1, Mr = 471.18, F(000) = 235, the final R = 0.0454 and wR = 0.1134 for 1998 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The Mn(Ⅱ) ion is coordinated by two N and two O atoms from two Htpc as well as two O atoms from two coordinated water molecules, forming a 0D motif with distorted octahedral coordinate geometry. The adjacent 0D units are linked into 1D chains through hydrogen bond O(1W)–H(1 WB)···O(2), and via the O(1 W)–H(1 WA)···O(1) hydrogen bond the neighboring 1D chains are connected into a 2D supramolecular layer. Moreover, the interactions between the ligand and its complex with CT-DNA were studied by EtBr fluorescence probe, which suggested that these compounds bind to CT-DNA through an intercalation mode. The binding constants were 0.41 and 0.64 for Htpc and complex 1, respectively. It indicates that the interaction between complex 1 and CT-DNA is stronger than Htpc.展开更多
AIM: To demonstrate the potential of using 2-aminothiazoline-4-carboxylic acid(ATCA) as a novel biomarker/forensic biomarker for cyanide poisoning. METHODS: A sensitive method was developed and employed for the identi...AIM: To demonstrate the potential of using 2-aminothiazoline-4-carboxylic acid(ATCA) as a novel biomarker/forensic biomarker for cyanide poisoning. METHODS: A sensitive method was developed and employed for the identification and quantification of ATCA in biological samples, where the sample extraction and clean up were achieved by solid phase extraction(SPE). After optimization of SPE procedures, ATCA was analyzed by high performance liquid chromatographytandem mass spectrometry. ATCA levels following the administration of different doses of potassium cyanide(KCN) to mice were measured and compared to endogenous ATCA levels in order to study the significance of using ATCA as a biomarker for cyanide poisoning.RESULTS: A custom made analytical method was established for a new(mice) model when animals were exposed to increasing KCN doses. The application of this method provided important new information on ATCA as a potential cyanide biomarker. ATCA concentration in mice plasma samples were increased from 189 ± 28 ng/mL(n = 3) to 413 ± 66 ng/mL(n = 3) following a 10 mg/kg body weight dose of KCN introduced subcutaneously. The sensitivity of this analytical method proved to be a tool for measuring endogenous level of ATCA in mice organs as follows: 1.2 ± 0.1 μg/g for kidney samples, 1.6 ± 0.1 μg/g for brain samples, 1.8 ± 0.2 μg/g for lung samples, 2.9 ± 0.1 μg/g for heart samples, and 3.6 ± 0.9 μg/g for liver samples. CONCLUSION: This finding suggests that ATCA has the potential to serve as a plasma biomarker / forensic biomarker for cyanide poisoning.展开更多
1-H-Pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid [2-(naphthalen-1-ylamino)-ethyl]-amide has been synthesized and characterized. Its crystal is of monoclinic, space group P2 1/n with a = 5.930(6), b = 12.144(13), c = 20.10(2) , ...1-H-Pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid [2-(naphthalen-1-ylamino)-ethyl]-amide has been synthesized and characterized. Its crystal is of monoclinic, space group P2 1/n with a = 5.930(6), b = 12.144(13), c = 20.10(2) , A, β = 95.709(17)°, V= 1441(3) ,A, Z= 4, C17H17N3O, Mr= 279.34, Dc= 1.288 g/cm^3, F(000) = 592, μ(MoKa) = 0.083 mm^-1, S = 1.019, R = 0.0473 and wR = 0.1181 for 1713 observed reflections with I 〉 2 σ(I). X-ray diffraction reveals that two molecules of the title compound form a dimer through a pair of N-H…O hydrogen bonds.展开更多
The decarboxylation of pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid in acid solutions was elucidated by full optimization with the CPCM solvation model at the B3LYP/6-31 l++G(d,p) level. Compared with the single-point energy calcula...The decarboxylation of pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid in acid solutions was elucidated by full optimization with the CPCM solvation model at the B3LYP/6-31 l++G(d,p) level. Compared with the single-point energy calculation, CPCM full optimization is better to model solvent environments to gain reasonable reaction mechanisms. The π interactions play a significant role in the decarboxylation of pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid (R). Firstly, the a hydrogen is protonated, but all of the carbonyl hydration pathways bear relatively higher energy barriers. The carbonyl group can rove over the pyrrole ring, but it does not lead to the speciation of pyrrole and protonated carbon dioxide for the latter is an energy-rich species. The decarboxylation mechanism proposed here is that, the protonated pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid (RH) decarboxylates via direct C-C bond cleavage with the aid of a water molecule to accommodate the proton on the carbonyl group.展开更多
BACKGROUND 3,6-dichlorobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid(BT2)is a benzothiophene carboxylate derivative that can suppress the catabolism of branched-chain amino acid(BCAA)-associated mammalian target of rapamycin co...BACKGROUND 3,6-dichlorobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid(BT2)is a benzothiophene carboxylate derivative that can suppress the catabolism of branched-chain amino acid(BCAA)-associated mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1(mTORC1)activation.Previous studies have demonstrated the therapeutic effects of BT2 on arthritis,liver cancer,and kidney injury.However,the effects of BT2 on ulcerative colitis(UC)are unknown.AIM To investigate the anti-UC effects of BT2 and the underlying mechanism.METHODS Mouse UC models were created through the administration of 3.5%dextran sodium sulfate(DSS)for 7 d.The mice in the treated groups were administered salazosulfapyridine(300 mg/kg)or BT2(20 mg/kg)orally from day 1 to day 7.At the end of the study,all of the mice were sacrificed,and colon tissues were removed for hematoxylin and eosin staining,immunoblot analyses,and immunohistochemical assays.Cytokine levels were measured by flow cytometry.The contents of BCAAs including valine,leucine,and isoleucine,in mouse serum were detected by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry,and the abundance of intestinal flora was analyzed by 16S ribosomal DNA sequencing.RESULTS Our results revealed that BT2 significantly ameliorated the inflammatory symptoms and pathological damage induced by DSS in mice.BT2 also reduced the production of the proinflammatory cytokines interleukin 6(IL-6),IL-9,and IL-2 and increased the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 level.In addition,BT2 notably improved BCAA catabolism and suppressed mTORC1 activation and cyclooxygenase-2 expression in the colon tissues of UC mice.Furthermore,highthroughput sequencing revealed that BT2 restored the gut microbial abundance and diversity in mice with colitis.Compared with the DSS group,BT2 treatment increased the ratio of Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes and decreased the abundance of Enterobacteriaceae and Escherichia-Shigella.CONCLUSION Our results indicated that BT2 significantly ameliorated DSS-induced UC and that the latent mechanism involved the suppression of BCAA-associated mTORC1 activation and modulation of the intestinal flora.展开更多
2,2’-Bithiophene-5-carboxylic acid (BTA) thin-films on platinum (Pt) electrodes were electrochemically prepared in acetonitrile solution containing 0.1 M tetrabutylammonium perchlorate (TBAP) and 0.05 M BTA. These fi...2,2’-Bithiophene-5-carboxylic acid (BTA) thin-films on platinum (Pt) electrodes were electrochemically prepared in acetonitrile solution containing 0.1 M tetrabutylammonium perchlorate (TBAP) and 0.05 M BTA. These films were complexes with several metal ions such as Cu2+, Ag+ and Co2+. Their structural characteristics were compared with those of powder complexes chemically prepared from BTA and the corresponding metal ion. IR and XPS techniques reveal that the film complexes with metal ions have the same structures as the corresponding powder complexes. The electrocatalytic activity of BTA film-metal ions has been investigated toward ascorbic acid (AA) oxidation and compared to that obtained on a free BTA film. BTA film-metal ions exhibit good catalytic proprieties and better detection of AA than a free BTA film. This new propriety allows these films to be used as electrochemical sensors. This electronic document is a “live” template. The various components of your paper [title, text, heads, etc.] are already defined on the style sheet, as illustrated by the portions given in this document.展开更多
Proceeding from natural amino acid L-asparagine and commercially available aldehydes a stereoselective synthesis was developed of (2S,4S)-2-alkyl(aryl)-3-(3-sulfanylpropanoyl)-6-oxohexahy- dropyrimidine-4-carboxylic a...Proceeding from natural amino acid L-asparagine and commercially available aldehydes a stereoselective synthesis was developed of (2S,4S)-2-alkyl(aryl)-3-(3-sulfanylpropanoyl)-6-oxohexahy- dropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acids, potential antihypertensive drugs, inhibitors of the angiotensin converting enzyme.展开更多
A series of esters of R-tetrahydrothiazo-2-thione-4-carboxylic acid [ R-TTCA ] was synthesized by direct esterifica- tion of R-TTCA with alcohols(CH3OH, C2H5OH, n-C3HTOH, i-C3HTOH, n-C4H9OH, sec-C4H9OH) in the prese...A series of esters of R-tetrahydrothiazo-2-thione-4-carboxylic acid [ R-TTCA ] was synthesized by direct esterifica- tion of R-TTCA with alcohols(CH3OH, C2H5OH, n-C3HTOH, i-C3HTOH, n-C4H9OH, sec-C4H9OH) in the presence of TiCl4 as the catalyst at room temperature without using any other solvent or dehydrant in high yields, 91.6%-99.1% for primary alcohols and 55%- 80% for secondary alcohols. The catalyst has a strong chemoselec-tive activity for the esterification of primary alcohols with R-TTCA in the presence of secondary alcohols. Owing to high yield, high chemoselectivity, and mild conditions used, this is an efficient method for the esterification of prima-ry alcohols with R-TTCA.展开更多
A 3D coordination polymer [Zn2(hqc)2(H2O)]n has been obtained from the reaction of 4-hydroxyquinoline-2-carboxylic acid (H2hqc) with zinc(II) salt under hydrothermal condition, and characterized by elemental a...A 3D coordination polymer [Zn2(hqc)2(H2O)]n has been obtained from the reaction of 4-hydroxyquinoline-2-carboxylic acid (H2hqc) with zinc(II) salt under hydrothermal condition, and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, TGA, PXRD and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The complex crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 14.305(2), b = 9.132(2), c = 15.356(2), β = 103.586(7)o, V = 1949.9(4)3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.782 g/cm3, μ = 2.508 mm-1, Mr = 523.06, F(000) = 1048, T = 293(2) K, λ(MoKα) = 0.71073, S = 1.008, the final R = 0.0329 and wR = 0.0745 for 3849 observed reflections (I 〉 2σ(I)). The title complex features a 3D framework via Zn(2) linking the 1D {Zn1(hqc)2}n chains. Thermogravimetric analysis shows that its framework is highly thermally stable up to 556 ℃ in the solid state.展开更多
Based on the structure of natural product 2-aryl-4,5-dihydrothiazole-4-carboxylic acid, a series of novel (R)-2-aryl-4,5-dihydrothiazole-4-carboxylic acid derivatives were designed and synthesized. Their structures ...Based on the structure of natural product 2-aryl-4,5-dihydrothiazole-4-carboxylic acid, a series of novel (R)-2-aryl-4,5-dihydrothiazole-4-carboxylic acid derivatives were designed and synthesized. Their structures were characterized by ^1H NMR, ^13C NMR and HRMS. The single crystal structure of compound 9b was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The antifungal activities were evaluated for the first time. The bioassay results indicated that most compounds exhibited moderate to good antifungal activities. The antifungal activities of compound 13a (against Cercospora arachidicola Hori), 13d (against Alternaria solani), and 16e (against Cercospora arachidieola Hori) were 61.9%, 67.3% and 61.9%, respectively, which are higher than those of the commercial fungicides chlorothalonil and carbendazim. Moreover, compound 13d exhibited excellent antifungal activities against 7 kinds of the fungi tested (66.7%, 77.3%, 63.0%, 87.9%, 70.0%, 70.0% and 80.0% at 50 μg/mL). Therefore, 13d can be used as a new lead structure for the development of antifungal agents.展开更多
A new coordination polymer with the formula of [Co(2-mpac)2(py)·4H2O)]n (1, 2-mpac = 5-methyl-2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid, py = pyrazine) has been synthesized through hydrothermal synthesis and structurally ...A new coordination polymer with the formula of [Co(2-mpac)2(py)·4H2O)]n (1, 2-mpac = 5-methyl-2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid, py = pyrazine) has been synthesized through hydrothermal synthesis and structurally characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction method. 1 exhibits a 3D supramolecular network. Crystal data: monoclinic, space group C2/m, a = 15.907(9), b = 7.104(3), c = 9.793(5), β = 95.232(8)o, V = 1102.0(10)3, Z = 2, S = 0.995, the final R = 0.0509, wR = 0.1626 for 1002 observed reflections with (I 〉 2σ(I)) and R = 0.0530, wR = 0.1667 for all data. In addition, elemental analysis, IR and thermalgravimetric analysis are presented.展开更多
One novel copper(II)-organic compound,namely Cu[Cu2(PP)2](CBPC)2]·2(H2O)(1,H2CBPC = 1-[(2'-carboxybiphenyl-4-yl)methyl]-2-propylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid,HPP = 3-(2-pyridyl)pyrazole),was designed...One novel copper(II)-organic compound,namely Cu[Cu2(PP)2](CBPC)2]·2(H2O)(1,H2CBPC = 1-[(2'-carboxybiphenyl-4-yl)methyl]-2-propylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid,HPP = 3-(2-pyridyl)pyrazole),was designed and synthesized under hydrothermal conditions.X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that two Cu(II)ions in the quasi-planar dimmer of [Cu2(PP)2] are linked by the carboxylate oxygen atoms on the phenyl ring and the imidazole ring,respectively,yielding one snake-shaped structure.Magnetic measurements reveal that compound 1 shows the strongly antiferromagnetic property.Crystal data of 1:C58H52Cu3N10O10,Mr = 1239.72,monoclinic,P21/c,a = 14.900(7),b = 15.029(7),c = 12.308(6),β = 102.519(9)o,V = 2691(2)3,Z = 2,Dc = 1.530 g/cm3,F(000)= 1274,μ = 1.246 mm-1,R = 0.0416,wR = 0.0780(I 2σ(I))and S = 0.999.展开更多
Urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA) plays a crucial role in the regulation of plasminogen activation, tumor cell adhesion and migration. The inhibition of uPA activity is a promising mechanism for anti-cancer...Urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA) plays a crucial role in the regulation of plasminogen activation, tumor cell adhesion and migration. The inhibition of uPA activity is a promising mechanism for anti-cancer therapy. Most current uPA inhibitors employ a highly basic group (either amidine or guanidine group) to target the S1 pocket of uPA active site, which leads to poor oral bioavailability. Here we study the possibility of using less basic 2-aminobenzothiazole (ABT) as S1 pocket binding group. We report the crystal structures of uPA complexes with ABT or 2-amino-benzothiazole-6-carboxylic acid ethyl ester (ABTCE). The inhibitory constants of these two inhibitors were measured by a chromogenic competitive assay, and it was found that ABTCE is a better inhibitor for uPA (Ki = 656 μM) than ABT (Ki = 5.03 mM). This work shows that 2-amniobenzothiazole can be used as P1 group which may have better oral bioavailability than the commonly used amidine or guanidine group. We also found the ethyl ester group occupies the characteristic oxyanion hole and contacts to uPA 37- and 60-loops. Such work provides structural information for further improvements of potency and selectivity of this new class of uPA inhibitor.展开更多
One novel 1-D copper(Ⅱ)-organic compound,namely {[Cu2(PP)2(CBPC)]2·7H2O}n(1,H2CBPC=1-[(2'-carboxybiphenyl-4-yl)methyl]-2-propylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid,HPP=3-(2-pyridyl)pyrazole),was synthesized ...One novel 1-D copper(Ⅱ)-organic compound,namely {[Cu2(PP)2(CBPC)]2·7H2O}n(1,H2CBPC=1-[(2'-carboxybiphenyl-4-yl)methyl]-2-propylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid,HPP=3-(2-pyridyl)pyrazole),was synthesized under hydrothermal conditions.X-ray diffraction analyses reveal that the two Cu(Ⅱ) ions in the distorted dimer [Cu2(PP)2] of 1 are linked by the carboxylate oxygen atoms on the phenyl and imidazole rings,respectively,forming one interesting snake-like chain.Single-crystal X-ray analyses reveal that it crystallizes in monoclinic,space group C2/c with a=30.656(8),b=12.715(3),c=22.405(5),β=122.758(3)°,V=7344(3)3,Z=4,Mr=1681.65,Dc=1.521 g/cm3,F(000)=3464,μ=1.221 mm-1,the final R=0.0453 and wR=0.1023 for 4617 observed reflections with Ⅰ 〉2σ(Ⅰ).展开更多
A direct regioselective preparation of 2-hydroxynaphthalene-6-carboxylic acid, a useful industrial intermediate of aro-matic polyester from 2-naphthol was conducted by use of excess amount of K2CO3 (10-fold molar to 2...A direct regioselective preparation of 2-hydroxynaphthalene-6-carboxylic acid, a useful industrial intermediate of aro-matic polyester from 2-naphthol was conducted by use of excess amount of K2CO3 (10-fold molar to 2-naphthol) under supercritical CO2 at 10 MPa and 473 K. The obtained yield under this condition was ca. 20 mol% to 2-naphthol. The further investigations may provide an alternative process to the conventional Kolbe-Schmitt reaction, because of no use of strong alkali and recoverability of K2CO3. Theoretical explanation about the regioselectivity was achieved by means of DFT calculations.展开更多
The copper(Ⅱ) complexes of pyridine-3-carboxylic acid (nicotinic acid) and pyridine-2-carboxylic acid (isonicotinic acid) were synthesized, and their structures were characterized by elemental analysis, infrare...The copper(Ⅱ) complexes of pyridine-3-carboxylic acid (nicotinic acid) and pyridine-2-carboxylic acid (isonicotinic acid) were synthesized, and their structures were characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectrum, powder X-ray diffraction and so on. The results show that under experimental conditions, the ligands of synthesized copper nicotinate and copper isonicotinate are coordinated simultaneity with copper(Ⅱ) via the nitrogen of pyridine group and an oxygen of carboxylic acid group to form bidentate chelates. The crystal of copper nicotinate with two six-membered chelate rings belongs to monoclinic system, while that of copper isonicotinate having two five-membered chelate rings is of triclinic system. The tests show that the biological activities, such as the improvement of feed utilization, growth, anti-oxidation ability of organism and disease-resistant power, are different when copper nicotinate, copper inicotinate, copper-lysine chelate, copper-methionine chelate and copper sulphate are added in pig's feed, respectively. Due to its higher biological activity, less pollution and lower toxicity, copper nicotinate has wide potential applications as a feed additive.展开更多
Two new indole alkaloids, named ibogamine-18-carboxylic acid, 3, 4-didehydro-7, 8-dioxo-methyl ester 1, ibogamine-18-carboxylic acid, 16, 17-didehydro-9, 17-dihydro-9-hydroxy (2-oxopropyl)-methyl ester 2, were isola...Two new indole alkaloids, named ibogamine-18-carboxylic acid, 3, 4-didehydro-7, 8-dioxo-methyl ester 1, ibogamine-18-carboxylic acid, 16, 17-didehydro-9, 17-dihydro-9-hydroxy (2-oxopropyl)-methyl ester 2, were isolated from Ervatamia hainanensis. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic methods.展开更多
A concise and efficient method for the synthesis of novel 9,10-imethoxybenzo[6,7]oxepino[3,4-b]quinolin13(6H)-one and its derivatives 7a-p has been developed via the intramolecular Friedel-Crafts acylation reactions o...A concise and efficient method for the synthesis of novel 9,10-imethoxybenzo[6,7]oxepino[3,4-b]quinolin13(6H)-one and its derivatives 7a-p has been developed via the intramolecular Friedel-Crafts acylation reactions of 6,7-dimethoxy-2-(phenoxymethyl)quinoline-3-carboxylic acids 6a-p with polyphosphoric acid (PPA) as catalyst and solvent under mild conditions. The key intermediates 6a-p were prepared through the in situ formation of ethyl 6,7-dimethoxy-2-(phenoxymethyl)quinoline-3-carboxylates 5a-p followed by hydrolysis with aqueous ethanolic sodium hydroxide solution. The novel synthetic method has the advantages of good yields, easy work-up, and environmentally friendly character, which may provide a novel highly efficient process for making quinoline and related azaheterocycle libraries.展开更多
So far,the synthesis of chiral framework with achiral organic ligand still faces great challenge.Herein,three new coordinated complexes[Zn(btca)Cl]·DMA·N(CH_(3))_(2)(1),[Zn(btca)(Ac^(-))]·N(CH_(3))_(2)(...So far,the synthesis of chiral framework with achiral organic ligand still faces great challenge.Herein,three new coordinated complexes[Zn(btca)Cl]·DMA·N(CH_(3))_(2)(1),[Zn(btca)(Ac^(-))]·N(CH_(3))_(2)(2)and[Zn(btca)]·H_(2)O(3)(DMA=N,N-dimethylacetamide,btca=benzotriazole-5-carboxylate acid)were synthesized via different methods.Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that compounds 1 and 2 were isostructural and showed achiral layer network with fes topology,and 3 presented a chiral three-dimensional framework with eta topology.The result of this work has demonstrated that urothermal synthesis will be promising means of constructing chiral framework with achiral building block.Compound 3 also displayed an excellent property of iodine uptake.展开更多
基金Supported by the Scientific Research Foundation of Higher Education Institutions of Ningxia(No.NGY2017004)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21763022 and 50564043)the Major Innovation Projects for Building First-class Universities in China’s Western Region(No.ZKZD2017003)
文摘A new complex Mn(Htpc)2(H2O)2(1, Htpc = 5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid) has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, TG and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. 1 belongs to triclinic system, space group P■ with a = 5.0885(10), b = 6.5574(13), c = 14.016(3) ?, β = 90.67(3)o, V = 436.34(17) ?3, Z = 1, Dc = 1.793 g·cm-3, μ = 0.855 mm-1, Mr = 471.18, F(000) = 235, the final R = 0.0454 and wR = 0.1134 for 1998 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The Mn(Ⅱ) ion is coordinated by two N and two O atoms from two Htpc as well as two O atoms from two coordinated water molecules, forming a 0D motif with distorted octahedral coordinate geometry. The adjacent 0D units are linked into 1D chains through hydrogen bond O(1W)–H(1 WB)···O(2), and via the O(1 W)–H(1 WA)···O(1) hydrogen bond the neighboring 1D chains are connected into a 2D supramolecular layer. Moreover, the interactions between the ligand and its complex with CT-DNA were studied by EtBr fluorescence probe, which suggested that these compounds bind to CT-DNA through an intercalation mode. The binding constants were 0.41 and 0.64 for Htpc and complex 1, respectively. It indicates that the interaction between complex 1 and CT-DNA is stronger than Htpc.
基金Supported by NIH:NIAID/USAMRICD Interagency Agreements(W911NF-07-D-0001)the USAMRICD under the auspices of the US Army Research Office Scientific Services Program administered by Battelle(Delivery order 0557,Contract No TCN 08284)the Robert A.Welch Foundation at Sam Houston State University,Huntsville,TX,United States
文摘AIM: To demonstrate the potential of using 2-aminothiazoline-4-carboxylic acid(ATCA) as a novel biomarker/forensic biomarker for cyanide poisoning. METHODS: A sensitive method was developed and employed for the identification and quantification of ATCA in biological samples, where the sample extraction and clean up were achieved by solid phase extraction(SPE). After optimization of SPE procedures, ATCA was analyzed by high performance liquid chromatographytandem mass spectrometry. ATCA levels following the administration of different doses of potassium cyanide(KCN) to mice were measured and compared to endogenous ATCA levels in order to study the significance of using ATCA as a biomarker for cyanide poisoning.RESULTS: A custom made analytical method was established for a new(mice) model when animals were exposed to increasing KCN doses. The application of this method provided important new information on ATCA as a potential cyanide biomarker. ATCA concentration in mice plasma samples were increased from 189 ± 28 ng/mL(n = 3) to 413 ± 66 ng/mL(n = 3) following a 10 mg/kg body weight dose of KCN introduced subcutaneously. The sensitivity of this analytical method proved to be a tool for measuring endogenous level of ATCA in mice organs as follows: 1.2 ± 0.1 μg/g for kidney samples, 1.6 ± 0.1 μg/g for brain samples, 1.8 ± 0.2 μg/g for lung samples, 2.9 ± 0.1 μg/g for heart samples, and 3.6 ± 0.9 μg/g for liver samples. CONCLUSION: This finding suggests that ATCA has the potential to serve as a plasma biomarker / forensic biomarker for cyanide poisoning.
基金The program was supported by University Science Foundation of TianjinEducational Committee (20050609) and Tianjin Normal University
文摘1-H-Pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid [2-(naphthalen-1-ylamino)-ethyl]-amide has been synthesized and characterized. Its crystal is of monoclinic, space group P2 1/n with a = 5.930(6), b = 12.144(13), c = 20.10(2) , A, β = 95.709(17)°, V= 1441(3) ,A, Z= 4, C17H17N3O, Mr= 279.34, Dc= 1.288 g/cm^3, F(000) = 592, μ(MoKa) = 0.083 mm^-1, S = 1.019, R = 0.0473 and wR = 0.1181 for 1713 observed reflections with I 〉 2 σ(I). X-ray diffraction reveals that two molecules of the title compound form a dimer through a pair of N-H…O hydrogen bonds.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11174215)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2012BL10 and ZR2010BL017)+1 种基金the University Science and Technology Project of Shandong Province(No.J13LD05)the Science and Technology Planning Project of Tai'an City(20102024)
文摘The decarboxylation of pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid in acid solutions was elucidated by full optimization with the CPCM solvation model at the B3LYP/6-31 l++G(d,p) level. Compared with the single-point energy calculation, CPCM full optimization is better to model solvent environments to gain reasonable reaction mechanisms. The π interactions play a significant role in the decarboxylation of pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid (R). Firstly, the a hydrogen is protonated, but all of the carbonyl hydration pathways bear relatively higher energy barriers. The carbonyl group can rove over the pyrrole ring, but it does not lead to the speciation of pyrrole and protonated carbon dioxide for the latter is an energy-rich species. The decarboxylation mechanism proposed here is that, the protonated pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid (RH) decarboxylates via direct C-C bond cleavage with the aid of a water molecule to accommodate the proton on the carbonyl group.
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文摘BACKGROUND 3,6-dichlorobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid(BT2)is a benzothiophene carboxylate derivative that can suppress the catabolism of branched-chain amino acid(BCAA)-associated mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1(mTORC1)activation.Previous studies have demonstrated the therapeutic effects of BT2 on arthritis,liver cancer,and kidney injury.However,the effects of BT2 on ulcerative colitis(UC)are unknown.AIM To investigate the anti-UC effects of BT2 and the underlying mechanism.METHODS Mouse UC models were created through the administration of 3.5%dextran sodium sulfate(DSS)for 7 d.The mice in the treated groups were administered salazosulfapyridine(300 mg/kg)or BT2(20 mg/kg)orally from day 1 to day 7.At the end of the study,all of the mice were sacrificed,and colon tissues were removed for hematoxylin and eosin staining,immunoblot analyses,and immunohistochemical assays.Cytokine levels were measured by flow cytometry.The contents of BCAAs including valine,leucine,and isoleucine,in mouse serum were detected by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry,and the abundance of intestinal flora was analyzed by 16S ribosomal DNA sequencing.RESULTS Our results revealed that BT2 significantly ameliorated the inflammatory symptoms and pathological damage induced by DSS in mice.BT2 also reduced the production of the proinflammatory cytokines interleukin 6(IL-6),IL-9,and IL-2 and increased the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 level.In addition,BT2 notably improved BCAA catabolism and suppressed mTORC1 activation and cyclooxygenase-2 expression in the colon tissues of UC mice.Furthermore,highthroughput sequencing revealed that BT2 restored the gut microbial abundance and diversity in mice with colitis.Compared with the DSS group,BT2 treatment increased the ratio of Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes and decreased the abundance of Enterobacteriaceae and Escherichia-Shigella.CONCLUSION Our results indicated that BT2 significantly ameliorated DSS-induced UC and that the latent mechanism involved the suppression of BCAA-associated mTORC1 activation and modulation of the intestinal flora.
文摘2,2’-Bithiophene-5-carboxylic acid (BTA) thin-films on platinum (Pt) electrodes were electrochemically prepared in acetonitrile solution containing 0.1 M tetrabutylammonium perchlorate (TBAP) and 0.05 M BTA. These films were complexes with several metal ions such as Cu2+, Ag+ and Co2+. Their structural characteristics were compared with those of powder complexes chemically prepared from BTA and the corresponding metal ion. IR and XPS techniques reveal that the film complexes with metal ions have the same structures as the corresponding powder complexes. The electrocatalytic activity of BTA film-metal ions has been investigated toward ascorbic acid (AA) oxidation and compared to that obtained on a free BTA film. BTA film-metal ions exhibit good catalytic proprieties and better detection of AA than a free BTA film. This new propriety allows these films to be used as electrochemical sensors. This electronic document is a “live” template. The various components of your paper [title, text, heads, etc.] are already defined on the style sheet, as illustrated by the portions given in this document.
文摘Proceeding from natural amino acid L-asparagine and commercially available aldehydes a stereoselective synthesis was developed of (2S,4S)-2-alkyl(aryl)-3-(3-sulfanylpropanoyl)-6-oxohexahy- dropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acids, potential antihypertensive drugs, inhibitors of the angiotensin converting enzyme.
文摘A series of esters of R-tetrahydrothiazo-2-thione-4-carboxylic acid [ R-TTCA ] was synthesized by direct esterifica- tion of R-TTCA with alcohols(CH3OH, C2H5OH, n-C3HTOH, i-C3HTOH, n-C4H9OH, sec-C4H9OH) in the presence of TiCl4 as the catalyst at room temperature without using any other solvent or dehydrant in high yields, 91.6%-99.1% for primary alcohols and 55%- 80% for secondary alcohols. The catalyst has a strong chemoselec-tive activity for the esterification of primary alcohols with R-TTCA in the presence of secondary alcohols. Owing to high yield, high chemoselectivity, and mild conditions used, this is an efficient method for the esterification of prima-ry alcohols with R-TTCA.
基金supported by 973 (2011CB932504)NNSFC (20971121)NSF of Fujian Province
文摘A 3D coordination polymer [Zn2(hqc)2(H2O)]n has been obtained from the reaction of 4-hydroxyquinoline-2-carboxylic acid (H2hqc) with zinc(II) salt under hydrothermal condition, and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, TGA, PXRD and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The complex crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 14.305(2), b = 9.132(2), c = 15.356(2), β = 103.586(7)o, V = 1949.9(4)3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.782 g/cm3, μ = 2.508 mm-1, Mr = 523.06, F(000) = 1048, T = 293(2) K, λ(MoKα) = 0.71073, S = 1.008, the final R = 0.0329 and wR = 0.0745 for 3849 observed reflections (I 〉 2σ(I)). The title complex features a 3D framework via Zn(2) linking the 1D {Zn1(hqc)2}n chains. Thermogravimetric analysis shows that its framework is highly thermally stable up to 556 ℃ in the solid state.
基金We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of this work by the "111" Project of Ministry of Education of China (No. B06005) and the Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 31370039).
文摘Based on the structure of natural product 2-aryl-4,5-dihydrothiazole-4-carboxylic acid, a series of novel (R)-2-aryl-4,5-dihydrothiazole-4-carboxylic acid derivatives were designed and synthesized. Their structures were characterized by ^1H NMR, ^13C NMR and HRMS. The single crystal structure of compound 9b was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The antifungal activities were evaluated for the first time. The bioassay results indicated that most compounds exhibited moderate to good antifungal activities. The antifungal activities of compound 13a (against Cercospora arachidicola Hori), 13d (against Alternaria solani), and 16e (against Cercospora arachidieola Hori) were 61.9%, 67.3% and 61.9%, respectively, which are higher than those of the commercial fungicides chlorothalonil and carbendazim. Moreover, compound 13d exhibited excellent antifungal activities against 7 kinds of the fungi tested (66.7%, 77.3%, 63.0%, 87.9%, 70.0%, 70.0% and 80.0% at 50 μg/mL). Therefore, 13d can be used as a new lead structure for the development of antifungal agents.
基金Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province (2009JQ2015,2010JM2009)Special Research Fund of Education Department of Shaanxi Province (09JK798, 2010JK902)
文摘A new coordination polymer with the formula of [Co(2-mpac)2(py)·4H2O)]n (1, 2-mpac = 5-methyl-2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid, py = pyrazine) has been synthesized through hydrothermal synthesis and structurally characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction method. 1 exhibits a 3D supramolecular network. Crystal data: monoclinic, space group C2/m, a = 15.907(9), b = 7.104(3), c = 9.793(5), β = 95.232(8)o, V = 1102.0(10)3, Z = 2, S = 0.995, the final R = 0.0509, wR = 0.1626 for 1002 observed reflections with (I 〉 2σ(I)) and R = 0.0530, wR = 0.1667 for all data. In addition, elemental analysis, IR and thermalgravimetric analysis are presented.
基金supported by Financial support from the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong (BR2010BQ023) and Qilu Normal University
文摘One novel copper(II)-organic compound,namely Cu[Cu2(PP)2](CBPC)2]·2(H2O)(1,H2CBPC = 1-[(2'-carboxybiphenyl-4-yl)methyl]-2-propylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid,HPP = 3-(2-pyridyl)pyrazole),was designed and synthesized under hydrothermal conditions.X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that two Cu(II)ions in the quasi-planar dimmer of [Cu2(PP)2] are linked by the carboxylate oxygen atoms on the phenyl ring and the imidazole ring,respectively,yielding one snake-shaped structure.Magnetic measurements reveal that compound 1 shows the strongly antiferromagnetic property.Crystal data of 1:C58H52Cu3N10O10,Mr = 1239.72,monoclinic,P21/c,a = 14.900(7),b = 15.029(7),c = 12.308(6),β = 102.519(9)o,V = 2691(2)3,Z = 2,Dc = 1.530 g/cm3,F(000)= 1274,μ = 1.246 mm-1,R = 0.0416,wR = 0.0780(I 2σ(I))and S = 0.999.
基金Supported by FJIRSM (SZD08003)National Natural Science Foundation of China (30811130467, 30625011)+1 种基金Ministry of Science of Technology (2006AA02A313, 2007CB914304)Chinese Academy of Sciences (KSCX2-YW-R-082)
文摘Urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA) plays a crucial role in the regulation of plasminogen activation, tumor cell adhesion and migration. The inhibition of uPA activity is a promising mechanism for anti-cancer therapy. Most current uPA inhibitors employ a highly basic group (either amidine or guanidine group) to target the S1 pocket of uPA active site, which leads to poor oral bioavailability. Here we study the possibility of using less basic 2-aminobenzothiazole (ABT) as S1 pocket binding group. We report the crystal structures of uPA complexes with ABT or 2-amino-benzothiazole-6-carboxylic acid ethyl ester (ABTCE). The inhibitory constants of these two inhibitors were measured by a chromogenic competitive assay, and it was found that ABTCE is a better inhibitor for uPA (Ki = 656 μM) than ABT (Ki = 5.03 mM). This work shows that 2-amniobenzothiazole can be used as P1 group which may have better oral bioavailability than the commonly used amidine or guanidine group. We also found the ethyl ester group occupies the characteristic oxyanion hole and contacts to uPA 37- and 60-loops. Such work provides structural information for further improvements of potency and selectivity of this new class of uPA inhibitor.
基金supported by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (KJCX2-YW-M05,KJCX2-YW-319)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province (2007HZ0001-1,2009HZ0004-1)
文摘One novel 1-D copper(Ⅱ)-organic compound,namely {[Cu2(PP)2(CBPC)]2·7H2O}n(1,H2CBPC=1-[(2'-carboxybiphenyl-4-yl)methyl]-2-propylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid,HPP=3-(2-pyridyl)pyrazole),was synthesized under hydrothermal conditions.X-ray diffraction analyses reveal that the two Cu(Ⅱ) ions in the distorted dimer [Cu2(PP)2] of 1 are linked by the carboxylate oxygen atoms on the phenyl and imidazole rings,respectively,forming one interesting snake-like chain.Single-crystal X-ray analyses reveal that it crystallizes in monoclinic,space group C2/c with a=30.656(8),b=12.715(3),c=22.405(5),β=122.758(3)°,V=7344(3)3,Z=4,Mr=1681.65,Dc=1.521 g/cm3,F(000)=3464,μ=1.221 mm-1,the final R=0.0453 and wR=0.1023 for 4617 observed reflections with Ⅰ 〉2σ(Ⅰ).
文摘A direct regioselective preparation of 2-hydroxynaphthalene-6-carboxylic acid, a useful industrial intermediate of aro-matic polyester from 2-naphthol was conducted by use of excess amount of K2CO3 (10-fold molar to 2-naphthol) under supercritical CO2 at 10 MPa and 473 K. The obtained yield under this condition was ca. 20 mol% to 2-naphthol. The further investigations may provide an alternative process to the conventional Kolbe-Schmitt reaction, because of no use of strong alkali and recoverability of K2CO3. Theoretical explanation about the regioselectivity was achieved by means of DFT calculations.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province (B0510012) and the Science and Technology of Science Foundation of Fujian Education Department (JA04189)
文摘The copper(Ⅱ) complexes of pyridine-3-carboxylic acid (nicotinic acid) and pyridine-2-carboxylic acid (isonicotinic acid) were synthesized, and their structures were characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectrum, powder X-ray diffraction and so on. The results show that under experimental conditions, the ligands of synthesized copper nicotinate and copper isonicotinate are coordinated simultaneity with copper(Ⅱ) via the nitrogen of pyridine group and an oxygen of carboxylic acid group to form bidentate chelates. The crystal of copper nicotinate with two six-membered chelate rings belongs to monoclinic system, while that of copper isonicotinate having two five-membered chelate rings is of triclinic system. The tests show that the biological activities, such as the improvement of feed utilization, growth, anti-oxidation ability of organism and disease-resistant power, are different when copper nicotinate, copper inicotinate, copper-lysine chelate, copper-methionine chelate and copper sulphate are added in pig's feed, respectively. Due to its higher biological activity, less pollution and lower toxicity, copper nicotinate has wide potential applications as a feed additive.
文摘Two new indole alkaloids, named ibogamine-18-carboxylic acid, 3, 4-didehydro-7, 8-dioxo-methyl ester 1, ibogamine-18-carboxylic acid, 16, 17-didehydro-9, 17-dihydro-9-hydroxy (2-oxopropyl)-methyl ester 2, were isolated from Ervatamia hainanensis. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic methods.
文摘A concise and efficient method for the synthesis of novel 9,10-imethoxybenzo[6,7]oxepino[3,4-b]quinolin13(6H)-one and its derivatives 7a-p has been developed via the intramolecular Friedel-Crafts acylation reactions of 6,7-dimethoxy-2-(phenoxymethyl)quinoline-3-carboxylic acids 6a-p with polyphosphoric acid (PPA) as catalyst and solvent under mild conditions. The key intermediates 6a-p were prepared through the in situ formation of ethyl 6,7-dimethoxy-2-(phenoxymethyl)quinoline-3-carboxylates 5a-p followed by hydrolysis with aqueous ethanolic sodium hydroxide solution. The novel synthetic method has the advantages of good yields, easy work-up, and environmentally friendly character, which may provide a novel highly efficient process for making quinoline and related azaheterocycle libraries.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Planning Project in Sichuan Province(2019YJ0686)the Science and Technology Planning Project in Panzhihua City(2019ZD-G-11)。
文摘So far,the synthesis of chiral framework with achiral organic ligand still faces great challenge.Herein,three new coordinated complexes[Zn(btca)Cl]·DMA·N(CH_(3))_(2)(1),[Zn(btca)(Ac^(-))]·N(CH_(3))_(2)(2)and[Zn(btca)]·H_(2)O(3)(DMA=N,N-dimethylacetamide,btca=benzotriazole-5-carboxylate acid)were synthesized via different methods.Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that compounds 1 and 2 were isostructural and showed achiral layer network with fes topology,and 3 presented a chiral three-dimensional framework with eta topology.The result of this work has demonstrated that urothermal synthesis will be promising means of constructing chiral framework with achiral building block.Compound 3 also displayed an excellent property of iodine uptake.