A mass spectrometric method to determine activities of enzymes involved in polyamine catabolism

An analytical method for the determination of three polyamines (putrescine, spermidine, and spermine) and five acetylpolyamines [N¹-acetylspermidine (N¹AcSpd), N⁸-acetylspermidine (N⁸AcSpd), N¹-acetylspermine, N¹,N⁸-diacetylspermidine, and N¹,N¹²-diacetylspermine] involved in the polyamine catabolic pathway has been developed using a hybrid tandem mass spectrometer. Heptafluorobutyryl (HFB) derivatives of these compounds and respective internal standards labeled with stable isotopes were analyzed simultaneously by TOF MS, based on peak areas appearing at appropriate m/z values. The isomers, N¹AcSpd and N⁸AcSpd were determined from their fragment ions, the acetylamidopropyl and acetylamidobutyl groups, respectively, using MS/MS with ¹³C₂-N¹AcSpd and ¹³C₂-N⁸AcSpd which have the ¹³C₂-acetyl group as an internal standard. The TOF MS method was successfully applied to measure the activity of enzymes involved in polyamine catabolic pathways, namely N¹-acetylpolyamine oxidase (APAO), spermine oxidase (SMO), and spermidine/spermine N¹-acetyltransferase (SSAT). The following natural substrates and products labeled with stable isotopes considering the application to biological samples were identified; for APAO, [4,9,12-¹⁵N₃]-N¹-acetylspermine and [1,4,8-¹⁵N₃]spermidine (¹⁵N₃-Spd), respectively; for SMO, [1,4,8,12-¹⁵N₄]spermine and ¹⁵N₃-Spd, respectively; and for SSAT, ¹⁵N₃-Spd and [1,4,8-¹⁵N₃]-N¹-acetylspermidine, respectively.     

Biosynthesis of naphthylisoquinoline alkaloids: synthesis and incorporation of an advanced C2-labeled isoquinoline precursor

Biosynthetic studies on naphthylisoquinoline alkaloids involving a specifically [1,1′-¹³C₂]-labeled dihydroisoquinoline 7 are described. The synthesized precursor 7 was fed to callus cultures of Triphyophyllum peltatum and the isolated secondary metabolites were characterized by spectroscopic methods (¹H, ¹³C NMR, and INADEQUATE experiments). The unambiguous incorporation of the precursor into dioncophylline A and two minor naphthylisoquinolines, together with the formation of the labeled corresponding trans-configured tetrahydroisoquinoline, proves the implication of such advanced intermediates in the proposed biosynthetic pathway of naphthylisoquinoline alkaloids.     

Synthesis of [3,4,8-C3]daidzein

The biological effects of the soy isoflavones have attracted considerable interest in recent years leading to numerous studies on dietary intake and epidemiology. Such studies require accurate and reproducible analytical methods. Herein we report the first synthesis of a multiply ¹³C-labelled daidzein derivative, [3,4,8-¹³C₃]daidzein, which has been employed as an internal standard in LC-MS and GC-MS analysis. The synthesis includes an improved three-step method for the synthesis of [2-¹³C]resorcinol as one building block.     

Determination of thyroid hormones and their metabolites in tissue using SPE UPLC-tandem MS

A solid‐phase liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (SPE LC‐MS/MS) method was developed to determine thyroid hormones and their metabolites in tissue samples. The separation was achieved using reversed‐phase ultra‐performance liquid chromatography (UPLC); the mass spectrometric detection was achieved by positive electrospray ionization and multiple reaction monitoring. Prior to the UPLC separation a sample cleanup with a cation exchange was performed. ¹³ C₆ labeled internal standards were used for the thyroid hormones and their metabolites. The method was linear over a range from 0.23 to 90 nmol/L for thyroxine and from 0.23 to 9 nmol/L for the metabolites. The lower limit of quantification ranged from 0.98 to 1.73 pg on column. Intra‐ and total assay variation were <10 and <15%, respectively. This method enables us to link thyroid hormone tissue concentrations to local iodothyronine deiodinase expressions, which will enhance our understanding of the regulation of thyroid hormone metabolism on the tissue level. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Biosynthesis of aspergiolide A, a novel antitumor compound by a marine-derived fungus Aspergillus glaucus via the polyketide pathway

Aspergiolide A, a novel antitumor compound, was produced by a marine-derived filamentous fungus Aspergillus glaucus. The biosynthesis of it was unambiguously determined by feeding experiments using [l-¹³C]sodium acetate, [2-¹³C]sodium acetate, and [1,2-¹³C₂]sodium acetate precursors followed by ¹³C NMR spectroscopic investigation of the isolated products. Analysis of the patterns of ¹³C-enrichment revealed that all 25 carbon atoms in skeleton of aspergiolide A were derived from labeled acetate. And among them, 12 carbon atoms were labeled from the carboxylic group of acetate, while the other 13 carbon atoms were labeled from the methylic group of acetate. Besides, the labeling pattern of [1,2-¹³C₂]sodium acetate feeding experiment demonstrated that 12 intact acetate units were incorporated in aspergiolide A by polyketide pathway.     

Preparation and study of hydrides of fullerenes C60 and C70

Fullerene hydrides were prepared by hydrogenation of fullerences C₆₀ and C₇₀ using proton transfer from 9,10-dihydroanthracene to fullerene and were studied by mass spectrometry (electron impact, field desorption), IR, UV, and¹H and¹³C NMR spectroscopy. The main product of the hydrogenation of C₆₀ is C₆₀H₃₆, which is sufficiently stable. Hydrogenation of fullerene C₇₀ gives a series of polyhydrides C₇₀H _n (n=36–46), and the main product is C₇₀H₃₆. The dehydrogenation of C₆₀H₃₆ by 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone is not quantitative and results in the formation of fullerene derivatives along with C₆₀. The comparison of the IR and¹H and¹³C NMR spectral data for solid C₆₀H₃₆ with the theoretical calculations suggests that the fullerene hydride has aT-symmetric structure and contains four isolated benzenoid rings located at tetrahedral positions on the surface of the closed skeleton of the molecule. Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya. No. 4, pp. 671–678, April, 1997.     

Mercury(II) cyanide complexes with alkyldiamines: solid-state/solution NMR,computational, and antimicrobial studies

Mercury cyanide complexes of alkyldiamines (1–6), [Hg(L)(CN)₂] (where L?=?en (1,2-diaminoethane), pn (1,3-diaminopropane), N-Me-en, N, N′-Me₂-en, N, N′-Et₂-en, and N, N′-ipr₂-en), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, ¹³C, and ¹⁵N solution NMR in DMSO-d₆, as well as ¹³C, ¹⁵N, and ¹⁹⁹Hg solid-state NMR spectroscopy. Complexes 1 and 2 have been studied computationally, built and optimized by GAUSSIAN03 using DFT at B3LYP level with LanL2DZ basis set. Binding modes of en and bn (where bn?=?1,4-diaminobutane) toward Hg(CN)₂ are completely different. Complexes with en and pn show chelating binding to Hg(II), while bn behaves as a bridging ligand to form a polymeric structure, [Hg(CN)₂-bn]_∞ [B.A. Al-Maythalony, M. Fettouhi, M.I.M. Wazeer, A.A. Isab. Inorg. Chem. Commun., 12, 540 (2009).]. The solution ¹³C NMR of the complexes demonstrates a slight shift of the ?C≡N (0.9 to 2?ppm) and ?C–NH₂ (0.25 to 6?ppm) carbon resonances, while the other resonances are relatively unaffected. ¹⁵N labeling studies have shown involvement of alkyldiamine ligands in coordination to the metal. The principal components of the ¹³C, ¹⁵N, and ¹⁹⁹Hg shielding tensors have been determined from solid-state NMR data. Antimicrobial activity studies show that the complexes exhibit higher antibacterial activities toward various microorganisms than Hg(CN)₂.     

Suitability of a fully 13C isotope labeled internal standard for the determination of the mycotoxin deoxynivalenol by LC-MS/MS without clean up

Very often, the accuracy of quantitative analytical methods for the determination of mycotoxins by liquid chromatography (LC)-mass spectrometry (MS) and LC-MS/MS is limited by matrix effects during the ionization process in the MS source. Stable isotope labeled standards are best suited to correct for matrix effects and to improve both the trueness and the precision of analytical methods employing LC-MS and LC-MS/MS. This paper describes the successful use of fully ¹³C isotope labeled deoxynivalenol [(¹³C₁₅)DON] as an internal standard (IS) for the accurate determination of DON in maize and wheat by LC electrospray ionization MS/MS. To show the full potential of (¹³C₁₅)DON as IS, maize and wheat extracts were analyzed without further cleanup. Subsequent to calibration for the LC-MS end determination, DON was quantified in matrix reference materials (wheat and maize). Without consideration of the IS, apparent recoveries of DON were 29±6% (n=7) for wheat and 37±5% (n=7) for maize. However, the determination of DON in the reference materials yielded 95±3% (wheat) and 99±3% (maize) when (¹³C₁₅)DON was used as an IS for data evaluation.     

VB2n-(n=8~12)团簇几何结构、电子及热力学特性的理论研究

基于卡里普索结构预测程序和密度泛函理论的第一性原理计算,搜索确定了VB_2n^-（n=8~12）团簇的基态和亚稳态结构。结果发现,V原子的掺杂完全改变了原硼团簇的结构并提高了原体系的稳定性。掺杂体系基态结构分别呈现高对称性的鼓状（VB₁₆^-：C_2v）、管状（VB₁₈^-：C_2v和VB₂₀^-：C_s）及笼状（VB₂₂^-：C₂和VB₂₄^-：D_3h）结构。基于基态结构,研究了体系的电荷转移和极化率,拟合出了光电子能谱、红外和拉曼谱图,分析了流变键和芳香特性。最后,研究了体系的热力学特性,讨论了温度对热力学参数的影响。     

The C2H 3 + cation and its interaction with HF

The structure and stability of classical and bridged C₂H ₃ ⁺ is reinvestigated. The SCF and CEPA-PNO computations performed with flexibles andp basis sets including twod-sets on carbon confirm our previous results. We find the protonated acetylene structure to be more stable than the vinyl cation by 3.5–4 kcal/mol. The energy barrier for the interconversion of these two structures is at most a few tenths of a kcal/mol. The equilibrium SCF geometries of Weberet al. [15] are affected insignificantly by further optimization at the CEPA-PNO level. Several structures for the interaction of C₂H ₃ ⁺ with HF have been investigated at the SCF level. With our largest basis set which includes a complete set of polarization functions we find a remarkable levelling of the stabilities of most of the structures. In these cases the stabilization energy ΔE ranges from −10 to −13 kcal/mol.     

IRMS detection of testosterone manipulated with C labeled standards in human urine by removing the labeled C

Isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) is applied to confirm testosterone (T) abuse by determining the carbon isotope ratios (δ¹³C value). However, ¹³C labeled standards can be used to control the δ¹³C value and produce manipulated T which cannot be detected by the current method. A method was explored to remove the ¹³C labeled atom at C-3 from the molecule of androsterone (Andro), the metabolite of T in urine, to produce the resultant (A-nor-5α-androstane-2,17-dione, ANAD). The difference in δ¹³C values between Andro and ANAD (Δδ¹³C_Andro–ANAD, ‰) would change significantly in case manipulated T is abused. Twenty-one volunteers administered T manipulated with different ¹³C labeled standards. The collected urine samples were analyzed with the established method, and the maximum value of Δδ¹³C_Andro–ANAD post ingestion ranged from 3.0‰ to 8.8‰. Based on the population reference, the cut-off value of Δδ¹³C_Andro–ANAD for positive result was suggested as 1.2‰. The developed method could be used to detect T manipulated with 3-¹³C labeled standards.     

1H and 13C NMR Spectra of 9H-Pyrimido[4,5-b]indoles

Based on analysis of ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectra of 9H-pyrimido[4,5-b]indole and its 4-phenyl-2-substituted derivatives, we have made assignments for the signals from the ¹H and ¹³C atoms of these compounds.     

Photochemical synthesis of 2-amino-1-hydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone-9-alkyl(aryl)imines

Irradiation of a mixture of 1-aryloxy-2-amino-9,10-anthraquinone and amines in benzene results in formation of the derivatives of 2-amino-1-hydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone-9-alkyl(aryl)imines in a high yield. 2-Amino-1-hydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone-9-aikylimines were shown by¹³C and¹⁵N NMR to exist predominantly in the enaminoquinoid form whereas 2-amino-1-hydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone-9-arylimines exist in the oxyimine form. Sunlight irradiation of the derivatives of 2-benzoylamino-9,10-anthraqumone-9-alkylimines results in formation of the photocyclization products — 4-benzoylaminoanthra-[9,1-d,e]-1,3-oxasinones-7.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 5, pp. 940–944, May, 1993.     

Identification of the inclusion complexation between phenyl β-d-(13C6)glucopyranoside and α-cyclodextrin using 2D 1H or 13C DOSY spectrum

This study describes the 2D ¹H and ¹³C diffusion-ordered NMR spectroscopy (DOSY) experiments using the mixed sample of α-cyclodextrin (α-CyD) and phenyl β-d-(¹³C₆)glucopyranoside (1). Both the 2D ¹H and ¹³C DOSY spectra showed the component with a diffusion coefficient different from those of α-CyD and 1, which suggested the inclusion complexation of α-CyD with 1.     

An Au(III) complex of glycyl- S -serine: a linear polarized IR and 1H- and 13C-NMR investigation

The structure of a mononuclear Au(III) complex of the dipeptide glycyl-S-serine (Gly-Ser) has been predicted using solid-state linear dichroic IR (IR-LD) spectroscopy, based on an orientation technique in a nematic liquid crystal suspension. Results are compared with data from ¹H- and ¹³C-NMR, MS, elemental analysis, thermogravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry. The metal ion is coordinated as a tridentate through NH₂, N (from deprotonated amide) and O (COO^?) groups to form [Au(C₅H₉N₂O₄)Cl], with the fourth position of the square-planar coordination sphere being completed by a Cl^? ion.     

MOF-1和Tb@MOF-1荧光探针的设计、 合成及对痕量Cr2O72-、 S2O82-离子的识别

采用5-((4-吡啶基)甲氧基)-异烟酸(H₂PLIA)、1,3,5-三(1-咪唑基)-苯(TIB)合成了金属有机骨架[Cd(PLIA)(TIB)]_n (MOF-1),MOF-1是具有理想一维孔道的二维结构化合物,其一维孔道由柔性三角形PLIA^2-配体和刚性三角形TIB配体间隔形成。利用MOF-1 易掺杂的优势,采用后修饰合成策略制备了Tb@MOF-1。对MOF-1 和Tb@MOF-1 进行了基本表征及荧光探针性能研究。2种探针材料具有相同的结构。MOF-1和Tb@MOF-1分别对水溶液中的Cr₂O₇^2-和S₂O₈^2-离子具有较强荧光识别能力,均有响应时间快,稳定性、选择性、灵敏度高的特点。研究了MOF-1和Tb@MOF-1对Cr₂O₇^2-和S₂O₈^2-的荧光识别机理,其不同可能与Tb³⁺离子掺杂有关。     

Solid state N and C NMR study of dioxomolybdenum (VI) complexes of Schiff bases derived from trans-1,2-cyclohexanediamine

The ¹³C, ¹⁵N CP MAS NMR and FT-IR spectra of dioxomolybdenum (VI) complexes of trans-N,N′-bis-(R-salicylidene)-1,2-cyclohexanediamine (R=H, R=3,5-diCl, R=3,5-diBr, R=4,6-diOCH₃), trans-N,N′-bis-(2-OH-naphthylidene)-1,2-cyclohexanediamine and trans-N-(salicylidene)-N′-(2-OH-naphthylidene)-1,2-cyclohexanediamine have been measured. Comparative analysis of the NMR and IR spectra of the complexes with those of the corresponding ligands has shown that the complexation of the di-Schiff bases leads to changes in the conformation of the ligands and the charge redistribution. The asymmetric structure and non-planar structure of the complexes have been suggested.     

MOF-1和Tb@MOF-1荧光探针的设计、合成及对痕量Cr2O72-、S2O82-离子的识别

采用5-（（4-吡啶基）甲氧基）-异烟酸（H₂PLIA）、1,3,5-三（1-咪唑基）-苯（TIB）合成了金属有机骨架[Cd （PLIA）（TIB）]_n （MOF-1）。MOF-1是具有理想一维孔道的二维结构化合物,其一维孔道由柔性三角形PLIA^2-配体和刚性三角形TIB配体间隔形成。利用MOF-1易掺杂的优势,采用后修饰合成策略制备了Tb@MOF-1。对MOF-1和Tb@MOF-1进行了基本表征及荧光探针性能研究。2种探针材料具有相同的结构。MOF-1和Tb@MOF-1分别对水溶液中的Cr₂O₇^2-和S₂O₈^2-离子具有较强荧光识别能力,均有响应时间快,稳定性、选择性、灵敏度高的特点。研究了MOF-1和Tb@MOF-1对Cr₂O₇^2-和S₂O₈^2-的荧光识别机理,其不同可能与Tb³⁺离子掺杂有关。     

Cerebrosides fromfomitopsis pinicola (Sw. Ex Fr.) Karst.

Summary A cerebroside fraction was obtained from the fruit bodies offomitopsis pinicola using column chromatography and then separated into six compounds by reversed-phase HPLC. The sugar component of all cerebrosides wasD-glucose. The major fatty acids were 2-hydroxyfatty acids (C₁₄–C₁₈), the long chain base was identified as 9-methyl-C₁₈-4,8-sphingadienine which is widely distributed in fungi and reported to be essential for the fruit-inducing activity of fungi. Based on degradation studies, fast atom bombardment mass spectrometry, and different¹H and¹³C NMR investigations, the structure of the main cerebroside (1) was determined to be (4E,8E,2S,3R,2R)-N-2-hydroxypalmityl-1-O--D-glucopyranosyl-9-methyl-4,8-sphingadienine.

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Cerebroside ausFomitopsis pinicola (Sw. Ex Fr.) Karst.

Zusammenfassung Aus den Fruchtkörpern vonfomitopsis pinicola wurde ein Cerebrosidgemisch erhalten und durch Säulenchromatographie und HPLC in sechs Verbindungen aufgetrennt. Der Zuckerbaustein aller Cerebroside warD-Glucose. Die Fettsäurekomponenten waren 2-Hydroxyfettsäuren mit einer Kettenlänge zwische C₁₄ und C₁₈. Der Basenteil konnte als 9-Methyl-C₁₈-4,8-sphingadienin identifiziert werden. Diese Verbindung ist in Pilzen weit verbreitet und für die Fruchtbildung verantwortlich. Aus Abbaustudien, FAB-MS und verschiedenen¹H- und¹³C-NMR-Messungen wurde die Struktur des Hauptcerebrosids (1) als (4E,8E,2S,3R,2R)-N-2-hydroxypalmityl-1-O--D-glucopyranosyl-9-methyl-4,8-sphingadienin ermittelt.

     

Crosslinking and ageing of C labelled polyisoprene part 1: Synthesis and polymerisation of 4-C-isoprene

4-¹³C-isoprene was prepared by the Wittig reaction. All reaction steps were optimised using unlabelled compounds. By reaction with triphenyl phosphine, ¹³C labelled methyl iodide afforded labelled methyl-triphenyl phosphine iodide in 84% yield. This reacted with meth acrolein with production of 4-¹³C-isoprene in 64% yield. Labelled polyisoprene was prepared by anionic polymerisation initiated by t-butyl lithium. Based on ¹³CH₃I the overall yield is ca 30%. The polymer was characterized by ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy. The contribution of each microstructure was [cis 1-4, 72%]; [trans 1-4, 10%]; [3-4, 18%].