Effect of Complexes of Zinc, Cobalt and Copper With D-Aminosugars on the Replication of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1)

Our previous results show that Zn(pic)(2) and Zn(asp)(2) inhibit key steps of the replication of HSV-1. Anti-HSV effect of complexes of Co(II) with aminoacids Lys and Ser was also found. In the present study we describe the effect of complexes of Zn(II), Co(II) and Cu(II) with D-aminosugars on the replication of HSV-1 and on the infectivity of free virions. The experiments were done using primary rabbit kidney cells (r.k.), diploid human embryonal fibroblasts (F) and Vero cells. No differences in the toxicity of metal complexes on diploid cells- r.k. and F, were found. Neither metal complexes, nor ligands-galactosoxime and glucosoxime, influenced the viral replication. During 1-4h prolonged contact only Cu(Gl.NOH)(2) inactivated HSV-1 virions up to 90%. The results show that D-aminosugars are not suitable ligands for Zn(II), Cu(II) and Co(II) in respect of the inhibition of viral replication. However, only Cu(Gl.NOH)(2) was able to inhibit the infectivity of free virions.     

Complexes of zinc with picolinic and aspartic acids inactivate free varicella-zoster virions

Zn(II) picolinate and aspartate, Zn(pic)(2) and Zn(asp)(2), have been shown to inhibit key steps of the replication of HSV-1. In the present study we describe the effect of Zn(pic)(2) and Zn(asp)(2) on the replication of VZV and on the infectivity of free virions. The experiments are done using BHK-21 cells, a clinical isolate of VZV and Zn-complexes in concentration of 10 muM. When Zn-complexes are present during the whole period of infection, the yield of infectious virus progeny decreases up to 98%. The infectivity of VZV is completely restored after the removal of zinc. The virucidal effect is manifested at the 2nd h of contact, when 90% of the virions are inactivated. The results show that both Zn(pic)(2) and Zn(asp)(2) specifically inactivate free VZV virions with no effect on viral replication.     

Magnetically separable Prussian blue analogue Mn₃[Co(CN)₆]₂·nH₂O porous nanocubes as excellent absorbents for heavy metal ions

The application of Prussian blue analogue (PBA) Mn(3)[Co(CN)(6)](2)·nH(2)O porous nanocubes as absorbents for heavy metal ions has been demonstrated. The result indicates that Mn(3)[Co(CN)(6)](2)·nH(2)O porous nanocubes with average diameter of 240 nm possess excellent adsorption efficiency for Pb(2+) ions (94.21% at initial Pb(2+) concentration of 10 mg L(-1)). Moreover, Mn(3)[Co(CN)(6)](2)·nH(2)O porous nanocubes can also show high adsorption efficiency on heavy metal ions even in a strong acidic solution due to its chemical stability. Notably, an external magnet could be used to accelerate the separation of Mn(3)[Co(CN)(6)](2)·nH(2)O from the treated solution. It is suggested that the high adsorption efficiency may derive from the large surface area, M(3)(II)[M(III)(CN)(6)](2)·nH(2)O porous framework structure and affinity between polarizable π-electron clouds of the cyanide bridges and heavy metals ions.     

Effect of Copper Acyclovir Complexes on Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and Type 2 (HSV-1, HSV-2) Infection in Cultured Cells

We have found that when copper, zinc or cobalt is bound to a suitable ligand, the appropriate complex exhibited a significant anti-HSV effect (Varadinova et al., 1993; 1996). Recently published data by Sagripanti et al. (1997) also show that the inhibition of HSV by copper was enhanced by reducing agents and that mechanism of the inactivation is similar as for copper-mediated DNA damage (Aruoma, et al. 1991; Dizdaroglu, et al., 1991; Toyokuni and Sagripanti, 1994). Therefore it was interesting to study the efect of Cu(ll) coordination compounds with acyclovir (ACV) on the replication of HSV in cultured cells. The experiments on cytotoxicity as well as on the activity of three different Cu-ACV complexes [Cu(ACV)(2)Cl(2)(H(2)O)(2)] = (A); [Cu(ACV)(2)(H(2)O)(3)](NO(3))(2).H(2)O = (B) and [Cu(ACV)(2)(H(2)O)(2)](NO(3))(2)] = (C) towards virus replication, with special attention on the growth of ACV-resistant strain R-100 were performed on MDBK cells. ACV was used as a reference compound. The following results were obtained: 1) Increased cell's viability in the presence of 20-40(g/ml ACV and decreased one in the presence of Cu-ACV complexes with relative level (A) > (B) > (C); 2) Cu-ACV complexes are more cytotoxic than the ligand - ACV and the relative level is (C)>(B)>(A); 3) The anti-HSV effect of ACV can be modulated by copper at levels depending on the specificity of the particular virus strain: (i) for the ACV sensitive strain DA (HSV-1) - ACV ((A) > (C) > (B); (ii) for the ACV sensitive strain Bja (HSV-2) (A) > ACV > (C) > (B); (iii) for strain R-100 (ACV(R), TK(a)) - (A) > ACV > (C) > (B). This findings are consistent with previously published data and undoubtedly show that Cu-ACV complexes could be useful in the treatment of HSV infections, especially when the causative agent is a resistant to ACV mutant.     

Synthesis and Anti-Candida Activity of Cobalt(II) Complexes of Benzene-1,2-Dioxyacetic Acid (bdoaH(2)). X-Ray Crystal Structures of [Co(bdoa)(H(2)O)(3)] 3.5H(2)O and {[CO(phen)(3)](bdoa)}(2)24H(2)O (phen = 1,10-Phenanthroline)

Co(CH(3)CO(2))(2)4H(2)O reacts with benzene-1,2-dioxyacetic acid (bdoaH(2)) to give the Co(2+) complexes [Co(bdoa)(H(2)O)(3)]H(2)O (1a) and [Co(bdoa)(H(2)O)(3)] 3.5H(2)O (1b). Subsequent reaction of 1a with 1,10- phenanthroline produces [CO(phen)(3)] bdoa10H(2)O (2a) and {[CO(phen)(3)](bdoa)}(2)24H(2)O (2b). Molecular structures of 1b and 2b were determined crystallographically. In 1b the bdoa(2-)- ligates the metal by two carboxylate oxygens and two ethereal oxygens, whereas in 2b the bdoa(2-) is uncoordinated. The Mn(2+) and Cu(2+) complexes [Mn(bdoa)(phen)(2)]H(2)O (3) and [Cu(pdoa)(imid)(2)] (4) were also synthesised, 1a-4 and other metal complexes of bdoa H(2) (metal = Mn(2+), Co(2+) ,Cu(2+), Cu(+) ) were screened for their ability to inhibit the growth ofhe yeast Candida albicans. Complexes incorporating the 1,10-phenanthroline ligand were the most active.     

Synthesis and Biological Activity of Manganese (II) Complexes of Phthalic and Isophthalic Acid: X-Ray Crystal Structures of [Mn(ph)(Phen)(2)(H(2)O)]. 4H(2)O, [Mn(Phen)(2)(H(2)O)(2)](2)(Isoph)(2)(Phen). 12H(2)O and {[Mn(Isoph)(bipy)](4). 2.75biby}(n)(phH(2) = Phthalic Acid; isoph = Isophthalic Acid; phen = 1,10-Phenanthroline; bipy = 2,2-Bipyridine)

Manganese(II) acetate reacts with phthalic acid (phH(2)) to give [Mn(ph)].0.5H(2)O (1). Reaction of 1 with 1,10-phenanthroline produces [Mn(ph)(phen)].2H(2)O (2) and [Mn(ph)(phen)(2)(H(2)O)].4H(2)O (3). Reaction of isophthalic acid (isophH(2)) with manganese(II) acetate results in the formation of [Mn(isoph)].2H(2)O (4). The addition of the N,N-donor ligands 1,10-phenanthroline or 2,2'-bipyridine to 4 leads to the formation of [Mn(2) (isoph)(2)(phen)(3))].4H(2)O (5), [(Mn(phen)(2)(H(2)O)(2)](2)(isoph)(2)(phen).12H(2)O (6) and {[Mn(isoph)(bipy)](4).2.75 biby}(n) (7), respectively. Molecular structures of 3, 6 and 7 were determined crystallographically. In 3 the phthalate ligand is bound to the manganese via just one of its carboxylate groups in a monodentate mode with the remaining coordination sites filled by four phenanthroline nitrogen and one water oxygen atoms. In 6 the isophthalates are uncoordinated with the octahedral manganese center ligated by two phenanthrolines and two waters. In 7 the Isophthalate ligands act as bridges resulting in a polymeric structure. One of the carboxylate groups is chelating a single manganese with the other binding two metal centres in a bridging bidentate mode. The phthalate and isophthalate complexes, the metal free ligands and a number of simple manganes salts were each tested for their ability, to inhibit the growth of Candida albicans. Only the "metal free" 1,10-phenanthroline and its manganese complexes were found to be active.     

聚乙二醇单全氟壬烯基醚的合成与表面性能

以硼酸、聚乙二醇(PEG)和全氟壬烯为主要原料制备了聚乙二醇单全氟壬烯基醚,以红外光谱表征,并研究了其水溶液的表面性能。硼酸与聚乙二醇酯化反应以四氢呋喃作溶剂,n(PEG)∶n(硼酸)=3∶1,80℃反应3h,生成硼酸三聚乙二醇酯。聚乙二醇另一未反应的羟基再与全氟壬烯进行醚化反应,N,N-二甲基苯胺作缚酸剂,n(C9F18)∶n(硼酸三聚乙二醇酯)=3∶1,80℃反应1h,得硼酸聚乙二醇单全氟壬烯醚三酯,然后在70℃水解反应8h,得聚乙二醇单全氟壬烯基醚,收率90%左右(以全氟壬烯计)。测定了聚乙二醇单全氟壬烯基醚[C9F17O(CH2CH2O)nH]的表面张力和临界胶束浓度(CMC)。C9F17O(CH2CH2O)nH能大大降低水的表面张力,n越小,其表面张力越低。C9F17O(CH2CH2O)8H的CMC、γCMC和浊点分别为1.26×10-4mol/L,24.4mN/m,54.3℃。     

二吡啶酮配体四、六核钴簇合物的合成及结构表征

利用溶剂热反应,二吡啶酮与钴的乙酸盐反应得到两种新颖的四核和六核钴的簇合物[Co4(OH){(py)2CO(OH)}{(py)2CO}(O2CCMe3)6].3H2O1和[Co6{(py)2CO(OH)}2(O2CMe)8(DMF)(H2O)4].DMF.H2O2。晶体1的晶系数据:单斜,P2(1)/n,a=1.5784(9),b=1.7678(9),c=2.2615(13)nm,V=6.2857(6)nm3,F(000)=2672,finalR1=0.0795,wR2=0.1697[I>2σ(I)]。晶体2的晶系数据:单斜,P2(1),a=1.3721(10),b=1.4377(10),c=1.5541(10)nm,V=2.7813(3)nm3,F(000)=1436,finalR1=0.0370,wR2=0.0664[I>2σ(I)]。配合物1中有两个共边的Co3O单位组成了蝶式构型,而配合物2含有两个线形的三个Co原子组成的双锚结构。     

Ion-sensing properties of 1D vanadium pentoxide nanostructures

ABSTRACT: The application of one-dimensional (1D) V2O5.nH2O nanostructures as pH sensing material was evaluated. 1D V2O5.nH2O nanostructures were obtained by a hydrothermal method with systematic control of morphology forming different nanostructures: nano-ribbons, nano-wires and nano-rods. Deposited onto Au-covered substrates, 1D V2O5.nH2O nanostructures were employed as gate material in pH sensors based on separative extended gate FET as an alternative to FET isolation from the chemical environment. 1D V2O5.nH2O nanostructures showed pH sensitivity around the expected theoretical value. Due to high pH sensing properties, flexibility and low cost, further applications of 1D V2O5.nH2O nanostructures comprise enzyme-FET-based biosensors using immobilized enzymes.     

水杨醛缩对氯苯胺Co(Ⅱ)配合物的合成、表征及其荧光性质研究

以水杨醛和对氯苯胺为原料合成了水杨醛缩对氯苯胺(HL),将其作为主要配体与1,4-对苯二酚以及氯化钴(CoCl2·6H2O)反应生成了Co(Ⅱ)的配合物[Co(C6H4O2)(L)2]n,用元素分析、红外吸收光谱、紫外可见吸收光谱对其结构进行了表征,并通过荧光光谱对配体、配合物荧光发光性质进行了研究。结果表明,配体水杨...     

Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of Zinc(II) Carboxylates With/Without N-Donor Organic Ligands

The antibacterial and antifungal activity of zinc(II) carboxylates with composition Zn(RCOO)(2)*nH(2)O(R =H-, CH(3) (-), CH(3)CH(2)CH(2) (-), (CH(3))(2)CH-, XCH(2) (-), X=Cl, Br, I, n=0 or 2), [ZnX(2)(Nia(+)CH(2)COO(-))(2)](Nia=nicotinamide, X=Cl, Br, I) and [Zn(XCH(2)COO)(2)(Caf)(2)]*2H(2)O (Car=caffeine, X=Cl, Br) is studied against bacterial strains Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and yeast Candida albicans. The structural types are assigned to the prepared compounds and the influence of (i) carboxylate chain length, (ii) substitution of hydrogen atom of carboxylate by halogen and (iii) presence of N-donor organic ligands on the biological activity is discussed.     

In Vitro Inactivation of Herpes Virus by Ozone

Viruses represent a major threat to human health and might be transmitted by direct and indirect contact. Reducing the viral load, either in the host or in the environment greatly reduces virus spreading. In this work we aimed to evaluate the virucidal activity of ozone against herpes virus of human (Herpes Simplex Virus 1 – HSV-1) and bovine (Bovine Herpes Virus 1 – BoHV-1) origin. The virucidal activity was measured by tittering aliquots of HSV-1 and BoHV-1 exposed for 1, 2, and 3 h to ozone generated by a domestic device. In addition, the possible cytotoxic effect of ozone to cultured MDBK cells was also assessed using the MTT method. MDBK cells exposed to ozone for 3 h and tested immediately after exposure, or after culturing for 24 h, had viability similar to non-exposed cells, indicating that ozone per se was not cytotoxic to the cells. Furthermore, a significant reduction in BoHV-1 (99.62%) and HSV-1 (90.0%) titer was observed after 3 h exposure to ozone. Our results indicate that ozone might be safely used to reduce environmental load of herpes virus.     

Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Erbium(III) Complexes of C-3 Substituted 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthalenedione-1-oxime Derivatives

Erbium(III) complexes of 2-hydroxy-l,4-naphthalenedione-1-oxime and its C-3 substituted derivatives are synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, infrared spectroscopy, magnetic susceptibility measurements 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthalenedione-1-oxime derivatives are analysed using (1)H and (13)C NMR spectroscopy. The molecular composition of the synthesized complexes is found to be [ML(3)(H(2)O)(2)]. The antimicrobial activity of these complexes is determined by well diffusion method against the target microorganisms- Staphylococcus aureus, Xanthomonas campestris, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger. The antimicrobial activities of 2- hydroxy-1,4-naphthalenedione-1-oximes and their complexes are compared. It is observed that 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthalenedione-l-oximes exhibit higher antifungal activity as compared to antibacterial activity. These activities are reduced upon complexation of these oximes with Erbium.     

钴(Ⅱ)、镍(Ⅱ)、铜(Ⅱ)与2,4-二羟基二苯甲酮配合物的合成与表征

以2,4-二羟基二苯甲酮(BP)为配体与M2+(M=Co,Ni,Cu)合成了几种新的配合物,研究了配合物的热稳定性。通过元素分析、IR、UV、TG-DTA和电导分析对配合物进行了表征。结果表明配合物的组成为M(BP)2.nH2O,配体中羰基氧和邻位羟基氧与中心离子配位构成平面正方形结构,三种配合物的热稳定性为:Co(Ⅱ)>Ni(Ⅱ)>Cu(Ⅱ)。     

Three novel coordination polymers incorporating overlapped 0D Zn units, 1D zigzag Co chains and 2D interlocking 24-member Mn rings — Syntheses,structures and properties

Three new interesting coordination polymers, [Zn(PDCO)(H₂O)·H₂O]_n (1), [Co(PDCO)(H₂O)₃]_n (2) and [Mn(PDCO)(H₂O)₂]_n (3), (H₂PDCO = pyridine-2,4-dicarboxylic acid N-oxide), have been prepared under hydrothermal conditions and structurally characterized. Polymer 1 exhibits 0D Zn units, polymer 2 features 1D infinite zigzag Co chains. In polymer 3, four Mn atoms and four PDCO ligands form a 24-member ring and these rings are interlocked to form a 2D infinite layer. Compounds 1–3, with systematic variation in dimensionality from 0D to 1D to 2D, are the first examples of metal coordination polymers into which pyridine-2,4-dicarboxylic acid N-oxide has been introduced. In addition, the photoluminescent properties of 1 as well as the magnetic behavior of 2 have been investigated.     

Facile Routes to Manganese(II) Triflate Complexes

Manganese(II) chloride reacts with trimethylsilyl triflate (TMS(OTf) where OTf = (-)OSO(2)CF(3)) in a 1:1 mixture of acetonitrile and tetrahydrofuran, and after recrystallization affords the linear coordination polymer [Mn(II)(CH(3)CN)(2)(OTf)(2)](n). Each distorted octahedral manganese(II) center in the polymeric chain has trans-acetonitriles and the remaining equatorial coordination positions are occupied by the bridging triflate anions. Dissolving [Mn(II)(CH(3)CN)(2)(OTf)(2)](n) in equal volumes of acetonitrile and pyridine followed by recrystallization with diethyl ether yields trans-[Mn(II)(C(5)H(5)N)(4)(OTf)(2)]. The distorted octahedral geometry of the manganese center features monodentate trans-triflate anions and four equatorial pyridines. Exposure of either [Mn(II)(CH(3)CN)(2)(OTf)(2)](n) or [Mn(II)(C(5)H(5)N)(4)(OTf)(2)] to water readily gives [Mn(II)(H(2)O)(6)](OTf)(2). XRD reveals hydrogen-bonding interactions between the [Mn(II)(H(2)O)(6)](2+) cation and the triflate anion. All three of these species are easily crystallized and provide convenient sources of manganese(II) for further synthetic elaboration.     

A pair of nonporous homochiral cobalt-based coordination polymers for enantioselective recognition and electrocatalysis

A pair of nonporous enantiomers [Co(H₂O)(bpy)(L-Mand)]•H₂O•Cl (L-1) and [Co(H₂O)(bpy)(L-Mand)]•H₂O•Cl (D-1) (L-Mand = L-Mandelic acid, D-Mand = D-Mandelic acid, bpy = 4,4′-bipyridine) with 3D supermolecule framework possess excellent enantioselective recognition and electrocatalysis ability towards L- and/or D-tart.     

含能配合物M(BTA)(bpy)_m·nH_2O的合成及液相生成反应热动力学研究

室温下合成了6种未见报道的固态含能配合物M(BTA)(bpy)m.nH2O(M=Mn,m=1,n=1;M=Co,m=2,n=5;M=Ni,m=2,n=6;M=Cu,m=2,n=0;M=Zn,m=2,n=1;M=Pb,m=1,n=0;BTA=N,N’-二四唑胺离子,bpy=2,2’-联吡啶),对它们进行了组成、红外光谱、密度等表征。测定了298.15 K下各配合物的液相生成反应焓变△rHmθ,改变液相反应温度,在实验和计算基础上,得到了液相生成反应的热力学参数(活化焓△Hθ≠、活化熵△S≠θ和活化自由能△Gθ≠)、速率常数k和动力学参数(表现活化能E、频率因子ln[A/s]和反应级数n)。     

共沉淀法制备Li[Ni1/3Co1/3Mn1/3]O2及电化学性能研究

采用NH3-NaOH共沉淀法合成了L[Ni1/3Co1/3Mn1/3]O2正极材料,通过改变NH3·H2O浓度及加料方式研究材料的电化学性能.采用XRD、SEM对晶体的结构和形貌作表征.将正极材料Li[Ni1/3Co1/3Mn1/3]O2制成电极极片,组装成电池进行测试.分析测试结果表明,合成的极材料Li[Ni1/3Co1/3Mn1/3]O2具有典型的α-NaFeO2结构,粒径分布较好,呈类球形.     

Synthesis, Characterisation and Anti-Fungal Activities of Some New Copper(II) Complexes of Octamethyl Tetraaza-Cyclotetradecadiene

The ligand Me(8)[14]diene, L, in its free state as well as in the dihydroperchlorate form, L.2HClO(4), coordinates copper(ll) in different salts to yield a series of [CuLX(x)] X(y)(H(2)O)(z) complexes where X = NO(3), ClO(4), NCS, Cl and Br; x and y may have values of 0 or 2 and z = 0, 1 or 2. The complex, [CuL(ClO(4))(2)].2H(2)O is found to undergo axial ligand substitution reactions with SCN(-), NO(3) and Cl(-) to give a variety of substitution derivatives: [CuL(ClO(4))(m) X(n)] where X = NCS, NO(3) and Cl; m = 0 or 1, and n = 1 or 2. The complexes .have been characterised on the basis of analytical, spectroscopic, magnetic and conductance data. The anti-fungal activities of the ligand and its complexes have been investigated against a range of phytopathogenic fungi.