Luminol Oxidation by Hydrogen Peroxide Catalyzed by Tobacco Anionic Peroxidase: Steady-State Luminescent and Transient Kinetic Studies

The properties of a newly isolated anionic tobacco peroxidase from transgenic tobacco plants overexpressing the enzyme have been studied with respect to the chemiluminescent reaction of luminol oxidation. These were compared to the properties of horseradish peroxidase in the cooxidation of luminol and p -iodophenol, the enhanced chemiluminescence reaction. The pH, luminol and hydrogen peroxide concentrations were optimized for maximum sensitivity using the tobacco enzyme. The detection limit for the latter under the optimal conditions (2.5 m M luminol, 2 m M hydrogen peroxide, 100 m M Naborate buffer, pH 9.3) was about 0.1 p M , which is at least five times lower than that for horseradish peroxidase in enhanced chemiluminescence with p -iodophenol. The rate constants for the elementary steps of the enzyme-catalyzed reaction have been determined: k ₁= 4.9 × 10⁶ M ⁻¹ s¹, k ₂= 7.3 × 10⁶ M ⁻¹ s⁻¹, k ³= 2.1 × 10⁶ M ⁻¹ s⁻¹ (pH 9.3). The similarity of these rate constants is unusual for plant peroxidases. The high catalytic activity of tobacco peroxidase in the luminescent reaction is explained by the high reactivity of its Compound II toward luminol and the high stability of the holoenzyme with respect to heme dissociation. This seems to be a unique property of this particular enzyme among other plant peroxidases.     

基于CoFe(Ⅲ)PBA/GO过氧化物模拟酶化学发光法检测H2O2和抗坏血酸

制备了一种具有过氧化物酶活性的类普鲁士蓝/氧化石墨烯复合纳米材料(CoFe(Ⅲ)PBA/GO)。将具有过氧化物酶活性的CoFe(Ⅲ)PBA/GO和化学发光法相结合,构建了一种用于检测H₂O₂和抗坏血酸(AA)的化学发光分析法。CoFe(Ⅲ)PBA/GO催化H₂O₂产生的O₂·^-,·OH,1O₂自由基氧化Luminol会产生很强的化学发光信号,通过检测化学发光强度可以实现对H₂O₂的检测。该方法检测H₂O₂的线性范围为0~0.8μmol/L,检测限为11 nmol/L。利用AA作为活性氧消除剂可以抑制化学发光反应的特点,实现了AA的检测。该方法测定AA的线性范围为0.02~0.8μmol/L,检测限为20 nmol/L。方法已应用于H₂O₂消毒水中H₂O₂和维生素C片中抗坏血酸的检测。     

CHEMILUMINESCENCE FROM AUTOXIDIZING 6-HYDROXYDOPAMINE: THE INVOLVEMENT OF ACTIVATED FORMS OF OXYGEN

Abstract— The autoxidation of the catecholamine neurotoxin 6-hydroxydopamine (20 μ M ) gave rise to a chemiluminescence which was greatly stimulated by FeSO₄ (20 μ M ) or by hydrogen peroxide addition (20 μ M to 2 m M ). The luminescence of both 6-hydroxydopamine alone or 6-hydroxydopamine plus hydrogen peroxide was strongly inhibited by catalase and by superoxide dismutase (both at 10 μg/m/); bovine serum albumin at 10 μg/m/ had no inhibitory effect. The luminescence was also strongly inhibited by several potent hydroxyl radical trapping agents and also by low concentrations of the ¹O₂ quencher DABCO (l,4-diazabicyclo-2.2.2.-octane). Chemiluminescence was greatly enhanced in D₂O, a solvent in which ¹O₂ has a prolonged lifetime. These data demonstrate the involvement of hydrogen peroxide, the superoxide radical and the hydroxyl radical in the chemiluminescence. The data are also consistent with some role for ¹O₂.     

Apparatus for mechanistic and analytical studies of the electrogenerated chemiluminescence of luminol

A new apparatus based on the rotating ring—disc electrode system is described. The symmetric double-step potential is connected to the ring electrode to oxidize luminol, while the disc electrode is maintained at a negative potential to reduce oxygen to hydrogen peroxide. Because of the electrode rotation, hydrogen peroxide is immediately transported to the ring electrode at which it reacts with luminol oxidation product to emit light. Preliminary electrogenerated chemiluminescence measurements indicate that the intensity of the chemiluminescence of luminol is highly dependent on the ring and disc electrode materials and that some metal ions have a catalytic or inhibitive effect on this luminescence reaction of luminol.     

KINETIC ANALYSIS OF THE FLUORESCENCE INDUCTION IN 3-(3,4-DICHLOROPHENYL)-1,1-DIMETHYLUREA POISONED CHLOROPLASTS

Abstract— The size of the area over the fluorescence rise curve of chloroplasts is a measure of the total number of quanta utilized in photosystem II during the fluorescence induction, while the growth of the area reflects the progress of photochemical events. In the presence of 3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea (DCMU), the growth kinetics of the area are affected by the reoxidation of the primary acceptor Q ^- with stored oxidizing charges on the donor side of system II.
At low light intensities, a slow component of this back reaction may limit the steady state fluorescence emission. At higher intensities, however, the fluorescence rise is limited solely by photochemical events, although fast thermochemical reactions like the immediate recombination of photochemically separated charges may affect the efficiency of the photochemistry.
A kinetic analysis of the area growth at moderate light intensities revealed that it occurred in two first order phases which were described by the rate constants k _α and k _β. The biphasic nature suggested a sequential two-electron reduction of the primary acceptor Q , or the presence of two different types of photochemical centers in system II. The rate constants were light intensity dependent. They also were affected by changes in pH, by an addition of NH₂OH, or by a preillumination with short flashes prior to addition of DCMU. It is suggested that the pH of the medium, the presence of NH₂OH, and the flash induced state S_n of the water splitting enzyme, control the values of k _α and k _β by changing the rate constants of electron carrier interactions in the reaction center complex, with a resulting modification of the frequency of back reactions between the primary donor and the primary acceptor.     

CHEMILUMINESCENCE OF SOME REACTIONS WITH MOLECULAR OXYGEN

Abstract— Many inorganic oxidation reactions involving a variety of oxidizing agents show chemiluminescence in the spectral region of 400–600 mp. Excited O₂O₂-associates are assumed to be the emitting molecules formed by bimolecular recombination of HO _x O₂-radicals. Oxidation of sodium sulfite with molecular oxygen in the presence of Cu- and Fe-basic oxides shows chemiluminescence which originates from the reactions of the heavy metal complexes of OH- and O, H-radicals with O₂. The simplest way of producing a radical from O₂ is by the uptake of one electron. Suitable electron donors, such as hydro-quinones and semiquinones, emit light if treated with oxygen. In certain organic solvents OH- can also act as electron donor. Its presence causes the formation of semiquinones from quinones in the absence of oxygen. The chemiluminescence which is observable upon treatment of alkaline dimethylsulfoxide, dioxane, pyridine-water and alcohol-water mixtures with oxygen is also attributable to electron transfer from OH- to O₂.     

CATALYTIC ACTION AND DESTRUCTION OF PROTOHEMATIN DURING PEROXIDE DEPENDENT LUMINOL CHEMILUMINESCENCE

Abstract— The catalytic action of protohematin was studied during the H₂O₂-dependent chemiluminescent luminol reaction. In spite of the fact that the catalyst was ultimately inactivated, the average protohematin molecule catalyzed the consumption of about 10³ molecules of luminol. The inactivation of catalyst and the initial consumption of luminol were studied during the luminescent reaction with different concentrations of reactants. A scheme accounting for the experimental observations is proposed. The formation of a primary protohematin-H₂O₂ complex is followed by binding of luminol, resulting in a ternary complex. A nucleophilic attack by a second molecule of H₂O₂ on the luminol molecule results in light emission from excited aminophthalate via a hypothetical peroxide adduct. The destruction of protohematin occurs via the attack of H₂O₂ on the porphyrin structure of the protohematin-H₂O₂ complex. Second order rate constants for the destruction of protohematin, the formation of the luminol complex and the nucleophilic attack of H₂O₂ are presented.     

Chemiluminescent determination of pyridoxine hydrochloride in pharmaceutical samples using flow injection

A chemiluminescent method using flow injection is described for the determination of pyridoxine hydrochloride. Its detection limit, linearity and reproducibility were examined. The method is based on the enhancing effect of pyridoxine hydrochloride on the chemiluminescence generated by the oxidation of luminol with hydrogen peroxide in aqueous potassium hydroxide and sodium oxalate. The proposed method is simple and inexpensive. The chemiluminescence intensity is a linear function of pyridoxine hydrochloride concentration over the range 10–250 μg ml⁻¹ with a detection limit of 6 μg ml⁻¹. The applicability of the method was demonstrated by the determination of pyridoxine hydrochloride in different tablet formulations and some dietary sources.     

CHEMILUMINESCENCE AND THE FORMATION OF SINGLET OXYGEN IN THE OXIDATION OF CERTAIN POLYPHENOLS AND QUINONES

Abstract— The possibility of ¹O₂ (¹Δ_g) participation in the oxidation of polyphenols and quinones has been investigated in two systems: (1) the system involving autooxidation leading to oxidative polymerization and destruction, and (2) the modified Trautz-Schorigin reaction, i.e. oxidation of polyphenols and HCHO with H₂O₂ in concentrated alkaline solutions. The red band with maximum at 635 nm observed in chemiluminescence of pyrocatechol, adrenaline, pyrogallol, gallic acid, adrenochrome and p -benzoquinone corresponds to the transition 2O₂(¹Δ_g) → 2O₂(³Σ^-_g). Emission bands in the range 475–540 nm arise from the superposition of the 2O₂(¹Δ_g) → 2O₂(³Σ^-_g) transition and radiative deactivation of excited oxidation products. In system (2) chemiluminescence has a broad band from 580 nm beyond 800 nm and much higher intensity than in system (1). Formaldehyde was found to enhance light emission in system (1) by a factor of about 30. The influence of solvents, including D₂O in which ¹O₂ has varying lifetimes, on kinetics of chemiluminescence as well as quenching effect of β-carotene, hydroquinone, cysteine, bilirubin and biliverdin strongly support the involvement of ¹O₂ in the chemiluminescence of both systems.     

THE ROLE OF O2- IN THE CHEMILUMINESCENCE OF LUMINOL*

Abstract— The chemiluminescence of luminol in buffered aqueous solutions is inhibited by superoxide dismutase. This occurs whether the luminescence is induced by ferricyanide, persulfate, hypochlorite, or by the action of xanthine oxidase on xanthine. Since superoxide dismutase inhibits reactions which involve O₂^-, we conclude that this radical is a constant factor in the chemiluminescence of luminol in aqueous solutions. The kinetics of light production are discussed in terms of hypothetical mechanisms that fit the available data. The strong luminescence of luminol in aprotic solvents or in aqueous systems containing relatively high concentrations of H₂O₂ could not be explored in this way, because superoxide dismutase is inactive under such conditions.     

QUENCHING OF PEROXIDIZED LUMINOL CHEMILUMINESCENCE BY REDUCED PYRIDINE NUCLEOTIDES

Abstract— Reduced pyridine nucleotides were observed to cause a delay as well as a diminution of light emission from peroxidized luminol at pH 6.5. Other reductants were found to have similar effects. Neither superoxide nor hydroxyl radical scavengers quenched chemiluminescence of luminol in the presence of horseradish peroxidase and H₂O₂. A scheme in which reductants such as NADH and NADPH prevent peroxidase from oxidizing luminol to aminophthalate is proposed. Moreover, it is concluded that neither O₂⁻nor OH' play a role in the peroxidation of luminol by horseradish peroxidase.     

CHEMILUMINESCENCE IN THE PEROXIDATION OF TANNIC ACID

Abstract— Peroxidation of tannins with alkaline H₂O₂ is accompanied by weak chemiluminescence in the spectral region 480–800 nm. o-Di and tri-hydroxy groups of polyphenols undergo oxidation by a free-radical mechanism and a green intermediate anion-radical with absorption Δ_max= 600 nm is formed. The radical mechanism is supported by the low activation energy 14–20 kJ/mol and the quenching effect of radical scavengers. The reaction of the green intermediate with peroxy anions is the chemiluminescence rate limiting step. In the presence of a-hydroxy-methylperoxide formed from H₂O₂ and formaldehyde, the alkaline peroxidation of tannins is accompanied by strong red luminescence (420–800 nm). The base catalyzed decomposition of peroxides gives only a weak red emission (460–800 nm). Light intensity is enhanced in D₂O by a factor 6.5. Quenchers of O₂(¹Δ_g) and 1,3-di-phenylisobenzofurane diminish light intensity in non-aqueous solutions. The data suggest ¹O₂ participation in the observed chemiluminescence. Thermo-chemical calculations give —ΔH values from 250–1000 kJ/mol for one elementary reaction step which limits the mechanism of chemi-enereization. Chemiexcitation of tannins is relevant to biochemical mechanisms of aerobic degradation of aromatic compounds, energy utilization as well as to defense and resistance processes in plants.     

Effect of gold nanoparticle as a novel nanocatalyst on luminol-hydrazine chemiluminescence system and its analytical application

In this work the catalytic role of unsupported gold nanoparticles on the luminol–hydrazine reaction is investigated. Gold nanoparticles catalyze the reaction of hydrazine and dissolved oxygen to generate hydrogen peroxide and also catalyze the oxidation of luminol by the produced hydrogen peroxide. The result is an intense chemiluminescence (CL) due to the excited 3-aminophthalate anion. In the absence of gold nanoparticles no detectable CL was observed by the reaction of luminol and hydrazine unless an external oxidant is present in the system. The size effect of gold nanoparticles on the CL intensity was investigated. The most intensive CL signals were obtained with 15-nm gold nanoparticles. UV–vis spectra and transmission electron microscopy studies were used to investigate the CL mechanism. The luminol and hydroxide ion concentration, gold nanoparticles size and flow rate were optimized. The proposed method was successfully applied to the determination of hydrazine in boiler feed water samples. Between 0.1 and 30 μM of hydrazine could be determined with a detection limit of 30 nM.     

Chemiluminescence of Horseradish Peroxidase and Acetaldehyde Related with Gallic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide Interaction

Abstract— This study focuses on the fact that the chemiluminescence in the visible region is emitted from the H₂O₂/gallic acid/ horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and the H₂O₂/gallic acid acetaldehyde (MeCHO) systems. The concentration dependence of chemiluminescence intensity that led to the different response of HRP and MeCHO toward H₂O₂ indicates that the photon emission participates with peroxidase activity including an electron transfer reaction. From our experimental results, in this study, we postulated a reaction process for chemiluminescence based on a one-electron redox shuttle from H₂O₂ by peroxidase. The photon intensity and spectra data from the H₂O₂/ HRP and the H₂O₂/MeCHO systems with various cate-chins were not only affected by HRP and MeCHO but also corresponded with the chemical structure of cate-chins. The energy calculated from the spectra is 47–64 kcal/mol. These results suggested that the chemiluminescence of both systems arose from excited carbonyl compounds produced by an intermediate of the alkyl radical and the metal-bound hydroxyl (compound II species). Hydroxyl radical inhibition, showing a notable increase from the gallic acid addition, makes the decay of the hydroxyl form of heme iron the most likely candidate for the chemiluminescence.     

PHOTOINDUCED LUMINESCENCE AND EPR SIGNALS OF POLYPHENOL AND QUINONE POLYMERS

Abstract— Aqueous basic solutions, pH 9.0 of humic acids and melanin-like, synthetic polymers, obtained with adrenochrome, hydroquinone and purpurogallin, were illuminated with visible light under N₂ or O₂ atmospheres. It has been found that light enhances a singlet electron-paramagnetic-resonance (EPR) signal of polymers both under N₂ and O₂, and induces ultra-weak luminescence in the presence of O₂. Degradative oxidation of polymers, accelerated by light, leads to a decrease of EPR signal intensity and generates weak chemiluminescence.     

CHEMILUMINESCENCE IN THE PROCESS OF OXIDATIVE RING-OPENING OF PURPUROGALLINQUINONES

Abstract— The oxidation of purpurogalline (PPG) by alkaline solution of H₂O₂ pH 9–11 at 298°K is accompanied by chemiluminescence (CL) in the spectral range 400–600 nm with the maximum at 500 nm and quantum yield about 10^-6. The optimal concentrations of reactants with respect to maximal intensity are: 2 × 10^-4 M PPG, 10^-2 M NaOH, 1 M H₂O₂. Activation energy calculated from the maximum intensity of CL is 8.1×0.4 kcal/mole. Light emission occurs only when OH-groups of the phenolic ring of PPG undergo oxidation and the blue anion of o -PPG-quinone is formed. The rate that determines step in the reaction associated with luminescence is the nucleophilic attack of OOH^- ion on the blue anion of o -PPG-quinone. In this exergonic step (-ΔH = 63 to 230kcal/mole) the o - and/or p -quinone ring is opened and carbonyl derivatives of α-tropolone are produced. They display fluorescence in the region 400–600 nm. The fluorescence spectrum of the reaction mixture after oxidation of PPG is very close to that of CL. It is likely that carbonyl derivatives of α-tropolone are emitters of CL.     

GAMMA AND PULSE RADIOLYSIS STUDIES OF THE REACTION BETWEEN SUPEROXIDE IONS AND OXYHEMOGLOBIN-METHEMOGLOBIN SYSTEM

Abstract— The radiolytic studies of oxyhemoglobin or methemoglobin in neutral aerated aqueous solutions with formate ions, lead to three conclusions:
The oxidation of oxyhemoglobin by O^-₂ is not important. The observed low oxidation yield is probably due to the slow reaction with hydrogen peroxide produced by O^-₂ disproportionation.
The reduction of methemoglobin in γ radiolysis reaches a plateau which could be explained by structural considerations.
The reduction of methemoglobin by O^-₂ ions, if it occurs, is relatively slow: k = 1.4 × 10³ M ^-1 s^-1. But a problem remains concerning the spectral characteristics of the product.     

基于气液相化学发光技术的臭氧在线检测方法

基于鲁米诺(luminol) 化学发光体系,采用自主研发的在线臭氧浓度检测仪,建立了一种实时在线检测臭氧浓度的方法,用于分析测定痕量浓度水平的臭氧气体。 考察了鲁米诺、氢氧化钾、部分醇类化合物和表面活性剂等因素对化学发光强度的影响。 结果表明,在鲁米诺(0.005 mol/L)、氢氧化钾(0.05 mol/L)体系中加入乙二醇(体积分数1.5%)、甲醇(体积分数1.5%)、乙醇(体积分数1.0%)、丙三醇(体积分数3.0%)能显著增强鲁米诺体系检测O₃的化学发光信号,而甲醛溶液 (体积分数3.0%)能有效抑制NO₂信号的干扰。 同时,测得检测臭氧的检出限为1.26 μg/m³、相对标准偏差为0.32%,相对误差为0.75%。 利用该体系测定臭氧,具有信号稳定、精密度好、准确度高、检出限低等优点,适用于大气中微量O₃的在线连续检测。     

PHOTOOXIDATION OF EPINEPHRINE SENSITIZED BY METHYLENE BLUE—EVIDENCE FOR THE INVOLVEMENT OF SINGLET OXYGEN AND OF SUPEROXIDE

Abstract— The photooxidation of epinephrine, sensitized by methylene blue or by chlorophylls, excited with red light, involves the reduction of two molecules of oxygen to hydrogen peroxide per molecule of epinephrine oxidized to adrenochrome. The initial rates of these reactions are not affected by low concentrations of catalase. In 99 mol % D₂O, rates of methylene blue sensitized photooxidations are accelerated as much as 5.2 times over rates in ordinary water. Azide anion is a more effective inhibitor of this reaction in D₂O than in H₂O. Half maximal inhibitions are obtained by 1.3 mM azide in H₂O and by 0.1 mAf azide in D₂O. Isotope effects and azide sensitivities point to photooxidation of epinephrine in D₂O primarily by a singlet oxygen pathway; in H₂O, non-singlet oxygen pathways become more predominant. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) markedly inhibits rates of the photooxidations in H₂O and in D₂O; about 25% at 10^-9 M SOD, and 50% at 10^-6 M SOD in H₂O. In the photooxidation in H₂O, both by non-singlet and singlet oxygen mechanisms, the amount of superoxide produced is equivalent to the amount of O₂ consumed in the photooxidation of epinephrine; the superoxide thus formed participates in the oxidation of epinephrine.     

RED LIGHT-INDUCED ACCUMULATION OF EUGLENA GRACILIS

Abstract— It has been shown that green cells of Euglena gracilis accumulate under red light. The action spectrum of this response has been determined. Its shape and the results of regreening experiments clearly indicate a role of chlorophyll. The quenching effect of chlorophenyl–dimethylurea and NH₂OH demonstrate that this cell accumulation is not directly light-induced, as in the case of phototaxis, but is due to an effect of oxygen, the evolution of which is stimulated by light.