Discovery of New Antiproliferative Imidazopyrazole Acylhydrazones Able To Interact with Microtubule Systems

Even though immunotherapy has radically changed the search for anticancer therapies, there are still many different pathways that are open to intervention with traditional small molecules. To expand our investigation in the anticancer field, we report here a new series of compounds in which our previous pyrazole and imidazopyrazole scaffolds are linked to a differently decorated phenyl ring through an acylhydrazone linker. Preliminary tests on the library were performed at the National Cancer Institute (USA) against the full NCI 60 cell panel. The best compounds among the imidazopyrazole series were then tested by immunofluorescence staining for their inhibition of cell proliferation, apoptosis induction, and their effect on the cell cycle and on microtubules. Two compounds, in particular 4-benzyloxy-3-methoxybenzyliden imidazopyrazole-7-carbohydrazide showed good growth inhibition, with IC₅₀ values in the low-micromolar range, and induced apoptosis. Both compounds altered the cell-cycle phases with the appearance of polyploid cells. Immunofluorescence analysis evidenced microtubules alterations; tubulin polymerization assays and docking studies suggested the tubulin system to be the possible, although not exclusive, target of the new acylhydrazone series reported here.     

Structural Characterization of Neutral Glycosphingolipids from 3T3‐L1 Adipocytes

In recent years, obesity has been considered a pathological stage of early lifestyle‐related diseases, and adipose tissue and adipocyte research has been active. Glycosphingolipids are involved in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes induced by insulin resistance, but the details of the glycosphingolipid molecular species composition of adipocytes have yet to be elucidated. We used 3T3‐L1 adipocytes and the 1,2‐dichloroethane‐wash method to remove triacylglycerols, which are abundant in adipocytes, and analyzed the structures of glycosphingolipids, particularly neutral glycosphingolipids, using liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry.     

Glycidols Esters, 2-Chloropropane-1,3-Diols,and 3-Chloropropane-1,2-Diols Contents in Real Olive Oil Samples and their Relation with Diacylglycerols

A series of authentic virgin, refined, and mixtures of olive oils was analyzed for their content of 2-and 3-chloropropanediol (MCPD) esters expressed as 2−/3-MCPD, glycidol (and related glycidyl esters) (GE), and diglycerides (DAG). High concentrations of MCPD and GE were found, above all, in pomace oils, which come from the poorer starting raw materials, while virgin olive oils, as expected, do not contain any process contaminant. On the other hand, DAGs are present in all samples, demonstrating that their involvement in the formation of such contaminants only occurs when temperatures are higher than that used during the refining steps. The lack of correlation between the amounts of MCPD and GE can be ascribed to their completely different chemical stability as the epoxy ring of the GE opens easily, leading to both short-chain derivatives and/or MCPD itself. This finding can also explain the data about the absence of 2-MCPD in all the analyzed oil samples: other than the statistical probability and the steric effect of the SN2 formation mechanism, both in favor of the 3- derivative, we have also to consider the MCPD formation pathway involving glycidol that, under opportune conditions of refining, can increase the whole amount of 3-MCPD (under thermodynamic control, 3-MCPD is more stable).     

Transition-Metal-Catalyzed 1,2-Carboboration of Alkenes: Strategies,Mechanisms, and Stereocontrol

During the past decade, many research groups have described catalytic methods for 1,2-carboboration, allowing access to structurally complex organoboronates from alkenes. Various transition metals, especially copper, palladium, and nickel, have been widely used in these reactions. This review summarizes advances in this field, with a special focus on the catalytic cycles involved in different metal-catalyzed carboboration reactions, as well as the regio- and stereochemical consequences of the underlying mechanisms. 1,2-Carboboration of other unsaturated systems, such as alkynes and allenes, is outside of the scope of this review.     

1,2-Dimethylimidazole based bromine complexing agents for vanadium bromine redox flow batteries

To stabilize bromine produced during a vanadium-bromine redox flow batteries (VBr RFBs) charging, a bromine complexing agent (BCA) should be effectively used as a supporting material in VBr electrolyte. However, there remains a problem of improving the unstable reversibility between V²⁺ and V³⁺ in electrolyte including halogen elements (Br and Cl). This paper describes two imidazole-based BCAs, which are 1,2-dimethyl-3-ethylimidazolium bromide (DMEIm: C₇H₁₃BrN₂) and 1,2-dimethyl-3-propylimidazolium bromide (DMPIm: C₈H₁₅BrN₂), for not only confirming the capture of bromine but also improving the redox reaction of vanadium ions in VBr electrolyte. The effectiveness of the proposed two imidazole-based BCAs is demonstrated through the following experiments: cyclic voltammetry (CV), nuclear magnetic resonance analysis (NMR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis and cyclic cell operation test. Experimental results show that both the diffusion coefficient and the peak currents of each electrolyte using the proposed imidazole-based BCAs increases linearly with the rise of scan rate on the recorded CV curves, providing improved reversible reaction of V²⁺/V³⁺ in negative electrolyte. It also exhibits that the electrolytes using the DMEIm and DMPIm provide significantly improved charge (discharge) capacities which are 9.38 (31.01) % and 11.8 (35.66) % higher than the pristine one, respectively, resulting in 13.27% and 14.36% higher current efficiencies. In addition, corrosion cracks on the separator surface due to bromine attack are not observed after the cyclic cell operation. Consequently, these results indicate that the proposed two imidazole-based BCAs can not only sequester bromine during the VBr RFB charging, but also enhance electrochemical reversibility caused by improving diffusion coefficient of vanadium.     

苯并1,2,3,4-四嗪-1,3-二氧化物的硝化工艺

以苯并1,2,3,4-四嗪-1,3-二氧化物(BTDO)为原料,合成了5-硝基苯并1,2,3,4-四嗪-1,3-二氧化物(5-NBTDO)、7-硝基苯并1,2,3,4-四嗪-1,3-二氧化物(7-NBTDO)。并在此基础上,分别以5-NBTDO或7-NBTDO为原料合成了5,7-二硝基苯并1,2,3,4-四嗪-1,3-二氧化物(DNBTDO)。用1H NMR,13C NMR,IR和MS表征了合成化合物的结构。考察了硝化体系、物料比(n(BTDO)∶n(NO-3))与反应温度对不同硝化产物产率的影响。理论预测了可能的硝化产物,并用高效液相色谱测定了产物收率。结果表明,确定合成3种物质的最佳工艺条件为:发烟硫酸/硝酸钾体系、n(BTDO)∶n(KNO3)=1∶2、反应温度为40℃,5-NBTDO产率为34.9%;硝硫混酸体系、n(BTDO)∶n(HNO3)=1∶3、温度为20℃,7-NBTDO产率为77.1%;发烟硫酸/硝酸体系、n(NBTDO)∶n(HNO3)=1∶8、温度95℃,DNBTDO产率可达90%。实验过程中BTDO作为原料一步法合成3种硝化产物的难易程度与理论预测结果相一致,7-NBTDO产率最高,5-NBTDO次之,DNBTDO最少。     

Dendrimer as nanocarrier for drug delivery

Dendrimers are novel three dimensional, hyperbranched globular nanopolymeric architectures. Attractive features like nanoscopic size, narrow polydispersity index, excellent control over molecular structure, availability of multiple functional groups at the periphery and cavities in the interior distinguish them amongst the available polymers. Applications of dendrimers in a large variety of fields have been explored. Drug delivery scientists are especially enthusiastic about possible utility of dendrimers as drug delivery tool. Terminal functionalities provide a platform for conjugation of the drug and targeting moieties. In addition, these peripheral functional groups can be employed to tailor-make the properties of dendrimers, enhancing their versatility. The present review highlights the contribution of dendrimers in the field of nanotechnology with intent to aid the researchers in exploring dendrimers in the field of drug delivery.     

Pyropheophytin a and 1,2-Diacyl-glycerols Over Time Under Different Storage Conditions in Natural Olive Oils

The effect of storage conditions (light, temperature, container types) and time on the quality of natural olive oils from different cultivars and Australian regions were studied. The oils’ changing quality was monitored through several physico-chemical methods (free fatty acids, peroxide value, UV-spectrometry (K₂₃₂, K ₂₇₀ and ΔK), induction time, total polyphenol content, bitterness, pyropheophytin a and 1,2-diacyl-glycerol content) and sensory analysis over 24 months. Pyropheophytins a and 1,2-diacyl-glycerols criteria showed very good performance as indicators of overall olive oil quality and freshness as well as highlighting any problems during the storage of the product. Pyropheophytin a increment averaged 7 % per year and the 1,2-diacyl-glycerols decreased at an average of 23 % per year at normal storage conditions over time.     

气相色谱-质谱联用分析化妆品中的四种氯代烃

建立了GC-MS联用分析化妆品中四种氯代烃的方法。样品中的四氯化碳、三氯乙烯、1,1,2-三氯乙烷和四氯乙烯经顶空加热提取后,用中等极性毛细管柱（HP-VOC）分离并采用质谱检测器（MS）测定。结果表明四氯化碳的标准曲线为Y＝18221500X-733803,相关系数0．9994,试样3个添加水平下的回收率为71．5％～112．3％,方法检出限为0．31 mg/kg;三氯乙烯的标准曲线为Y＝9633820X-338659,相关系数0．9989,试样3个添加水平下的回收率为73．8％～118．6％,方法检出限为0．83 mg/kg;1,1,2-三氯乙烷的标准曲线为Y＝189350X＋953532,相关系数0．9985,试样3个添加水平下的回收率为81．2％～109．6％,方法检出限为2．5 mg/kg;四氯乙烯的标准曲线为Y＝5738810X-3956440,相关系数0．9979,试样3个添加水平下的回收率为75．5％～111．1％,方法检出限为0．75 mg/kg。     

含苯并噁唑结构共聚酰亚胺的合成及其性能

联苯四羧酸二酐(BPDA)与4,4′-二氨基二苯醚(ODA)及自制的2,6-二(对氨基苯)苯并[1,2-d;5,4-d']二噁唑(DAPBBO)在二甲基乙酰胺中共聚,然后进行铺膜和热酰亚胺化,得到了含有双苯并噁唑的共聚酰亚胺薄膜,对其结构、热性能、力学性能及光学性能进行了表征。结果表明:杂环单体的引入提高了聚酰亚胺的力学性能,增加了聚酰亚胺的玻璃化转变温度,并且使聚酰亚胺薄膜具有良好的紫外吸收能力。