Modelling the thermal behaviour of carboxylic acid derivatives with cylcodextrins in the solid-state

The application of classical QSAR and molecular modelling to the inclusion complexation of natural and modified cyclodextrins (CDs) with carboxylic acid derivatives as guest molecules was examined. Information was available on the thermal behaviour, in the solid-state of benzoic acid (BA), salicylic acid (SA), and various substituted aminosalicylic acids (3-aminosalicylic acid, 3-ASA, 4-aminosalicylic acid, 4-ASA and 5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA), as well as on the thermal behaviour of 1:1 molar ratio physical and kneaded mixtures of these acids with each of three different cyclodextrins, β-, (BCD) 2-hydroxypropyl-β-, (HPBCD) and γ-cyclodextrin (GCD). The thermal behaviour of the binary (1:1 stoichiometry) mixtures was modelled using stepwise multiple regression (SMR). Two models for the prediction of the percentage mass loss and enthalpy of dehydration of the physical mixtures were established with correlation coefficients (r) of 0.79 and 0.92, respectively. Decreased correlation in the thermal behaviour of kneaded mixtures indicated significant interaction and possible formation of inclusion complexes. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Determination of 5-aminosalicylic acid related impurities by micellar electrokinetic chromatography with an ion-pair reagent

A micellar electrokinetic chromatographic (MEKC) method was developed for the quantification of mesalazine or 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) and its major impurities 3-aminosalicylic acid, salicylic acid, sulfanilic acid and 4-aminophenol. The optimisation of the experimental conditions was carried out considering some important requirements: resolution, reproducibility, detection limits of 0.1% (m/m) or less, short total analysis time. Preliminary investigations employing sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) as surfactant did not lead to the necessary resolution of the studied compounds; the addition of tetrabutylammonium bromide (TBAB) to the SDS micellar system resulted in the complete separation of all the compounds. The effects on the separation by several parameters such as TBAB concentration, SDS concentration, background electrolyte pH and concentration, were evaluated. Using a fused-silica capillary (8.5 cm effective length) complete analysis was obtained in a very short time. Under the optimised final conditions [120 mM 3-(cyclohexylamino)-2-hydroxy-1-propanesulfonic acid buffer, pH 10.20, 65 mM SDS in the presence of 55 mM TBAB and 5% methanol] the method was validated for specificity, precision, linearity, limits of detection and quantitation, and robustness: the 5-ASA related impurities can be quantified at least at the 0.1% (m/m) level.     

Thermal studies on mixtures of aminosalicylic acids with cyclodextrins

The thermal behaviour of the aminosalicylic acids is compared with the behaviour of their 1:1 molar ratio physical and kneaded mixtures with each of three different cyclodextrins (b-, hydroxypropyl-b-, and g-cyclodextrin), using differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetry coupled with evolved gas analysis by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. X-ray powder diffraction and infrared spectroscopy provided complementary information. Comparison of the effects of the different cyclodextrins on the behaviour of the individual aminosalicylic acid isomers shows that hydroxypropyl-b-cyclodextrin has the greatest interaction with 3-aminosalicylic acid and 5-aminosalicylic acid, followed by g-cyclodextrin, while b-cyclodextrin generally shows the least interaction. For 4-aminosalicylic acid, the effect of g-cyclodextrin seems to be more marked than for 3-aminosalicylic acid and 5-aminosalicylic acid. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

In-source decay and fragmentation characteristics of peptides using 5-aminosalicylic acid as a matrix in matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry

The use of 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) as a new matrix for in-source decay (ISD) of peptides including mono- and di-phosphorylated peptides in matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry (MS) is described. The use of 5-ASA in MALDI-ISD has been evaluated from several standpoints: hydrogen-donating ability, the outstanding sharpness of molecular and fragment ion peaks, and the presence of interference peaks such as metastable peaks and multiply charged ions. The hydrogen-donating ability of several matrices such as α-cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid (CHCA), 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid (2,5-DHB), 1,5-diaminonaphthalene (1,5-DAN), sinapinic acid (SA), and 5-ASA was evaluated by using the peak abundance of a reduction product [M + 2H + H]⁺ to that of non-reduced protonated molecule [M + H]⁺ of the cyclic peptide vasopressin which contains a disulfide bond (S-S). The order of hydrogendonating ability was 1,5-DAN > 5-ASA > 2,5-DHB > SA = CHCA. The chemicals 1,5-DAN and 5-ASA in particular can be classified as reductive matrices. 5-ASA gave peaks with higher sharpness for protonated molecules and fragment ions than other matrices and did not give any interference peaks such as multiply-protonated ions and metastable ions in the ISD mass spectra of the peptides used. Particularly, 1,5-DAN and 5-ASA gave very little metastable peaks. This indicates that 1,5-DAN and 5-ASA are more “cool” than other matrices. The 1,5-DAN and 5-ASA can therefore be termed “reductive cool” matrix. Further, it was confirmed that ISD phenomena such as N-Cα bond cleavage and reduction of S-S bond is a single event in the ion source. The characteristic fragmentations, which form a− and (a + 2)-series ions, [M + H − 15]⁺, [M + H − 28]⁺, and [M + H − 44]⁺ ions in the MALDI-ISD are described.     

Synthesis of phenol-class azo derivatives of 4-aminosalicylic acid

To explore the better prodrug of 4-aminosalicylic acid（4-ASA）with higher activity and less side effects against the inflammatory bowel disease.4-ASA,after a succession of synthesis process,was conjugated with various carder molecules to get seven azo derivatives of 4-ASA.All compounds were characterized by FT-IR,^1H NMR,^13C NMR spectras in detail.New derivatives of 4-ASA were definituded.     

Thermal studies on the sodium salts of aminosalicylic acids

The effect on the stability of the isomers of aminosalicylic acid of formation of their sodium salts has been studied by use of differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetry, coupled with evolved gas analysis by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. X-ray powder diffraction and infrared spectroscopy provided complementary information. The DSC curves for the sodium salts of all of the isomers showed complex dehydration/decomposition endotherms. From the initial mass losses of the TG curves, the amounts of water per mole of salt were estimated as 0.5, 2.4 and 1.4 moles for the sodium salts of 3-aminosalicylic acid, 4-aminosalicylic acid and 5-aminosalicylic acid, respectively. TG-FTIR results for the sodium salt of 3-aminosalicylic acid showed the evolution of carbon dioxide in three stages: below 150°C, between 200 and 300°C and continuous formation up to 500°C. This behaviour differs from that of 3-aminosalicylic acid itself, which forms CO₂ between 225 and 290°C. For the sodium salt of 4-aminosalicylic acid, the formation of carbon dioxide starts from 250°C and is still being formed at about 650°C. 4-aminosalicylic acid decarboxylates above 150°C. 5-aminosalicylic acid and its sodium salt showed no evolution of carbon dioxide below 600°C. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Synthesis of azo derivatives of 4-aminosalicylic acid

For searching a better 4-aminosalicylic acid derivative with higher activity and less side effects against the inflammatory bowel disease, 4-aminosalicylic acid (4-ASA) was protected by benzyloxycarbonyl and acetyl, respectively. The resultant was hydrogenized to remove protective group of amino group, then the product was reacted with NaNO2 to give diazonium salt, which was conjugated with salicylic acid, hydroxybenzene, TV-salicyloyl glycine acid to get azo derivatives of 4-ASA. The azo derivatives were hydrolyzed under the alkaline condition to get the target products. All compounds were characterized by FT-IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR spectra in details. New derivatives of 4-ASA were characterized. The synthetic route was reasonable and feasible.     

High-performance liquid chromatographic assay of 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) and its metabolites N-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-5-ASA, N-acetyl-5-ASA, N-formyl-5-ASA and N-butyryl-5-ASA in biological fluids.

A fast, highly sensitive high-performance liquid chromatographic method for the simultaneous determination of 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) and its metabolites N-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-5-ASA, N-formyl-5-ASA, N-acetyl-5-ASA and N-butyryl-5-ASA has been developed using a dynamically modified silica approach on a 40 mm x 4.6 mm I.D. column packed with 3-microns Hypersil. Plasma proteins are precipitated with acetonitrile. After extraction of the acetonitrile into 1,1,1-trichloroethane an undiluted aqueous phase containing the analytes is obtained. The detection limits are in the range 0.002-0.05 microgram/ml in plasma at a signal-to-noise ratio of 3 using fluorescence detection.     

分子间作用力构筑的具有柔性结构的醋氯芬酸多聚物: 晶体结构, 热稳定性, 溶解度和DFT计算

非甾体类抗炎药物醋氯芬酸(ACF)的水溶性差, 导致其生物利用度较低. 本文制备了三种多聚物, 分别是醋氯芬酸与4,4'-联吡啶(BIPY)共晶(1), 与3-氨基苯甲酸(3-ABA)盐(2)和与二甲基亚砜(DMSO)的溶剂化物(3), 利用红外光谱、粉末X射线衍射和单晶X射线衍射对它们的结构进行了表征. 结果表明, 化合物1-3的超分子结构是通过氢键、C―H…π和π…π堆积作用构筑而成, 三个多聚物具有良好的热稳定性. 从热力学角度分析和密度泛函理论(DFT)计算说明ACF在化合物3中的构象比其在化合物1和2中更稳定. 此外, ACF形成共晶、盐和溶剂化物后有效提高了其溶解度.     

Synthesis,characterization, and antimicrobial activities of palladium Schiff base complexes derived from aminosalicylic acids

Six Schiff base compounds have been prepared from the condensation of o-vanillin, 2,3-dihydroxybenzaldehyde and 2,3,4-trihydroxybenzaldehyde with 4-aminosalicylic acid and 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA). Addition of these Schiff bases to [Pd(OAc)₂] afforded the corresponding bis(salicylaldiminato)palladium(II) complexes in moderate to excellent yields. All new palladium complexes have been characterized fully using standard spectroscopic methods, elemental analyses and a single-crystal X-ray diffraction study in the case of 2e, the palladium complex containing Schiff base ligands derived from 5-ASA and 2,3-dihydroxybenzaldehyde. All derivatives of 5-ASA were examined for potential antimicrobial activities against two species of fungi, Aspergillus niger and Saccharomyces cerevisiae, as well as two species of bacteria, Bacillus cereus (Gram-positive) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Gram-negative).     

Aminosalicylic acid conjugates of EDTA as potential anti-inflammatory pro-drugs: synthesis,copper chelation and superoxide dismutase-like activities

Aminosalicylic acids have been used to combat inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) for over 60 years. In this report, spectroscopic studies on the Cu(II) complexation behaviour of the newly synthesised chelator ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid bis-(4-aminosalicylic acid methyl ester) (4-EBAME), and the regiostereoisomer ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid bis-(5-aminosalicylic acid methyl ester) (5-EBAME) are presented. Both conjugates bind to Cu(II) in an ideal 1:1 ratio, as shown by Job’s method and spectroscopic titrations. 5-EBAME was screened in the NCI 60 cancer cell-line and showed anti-cancer properties. Neither of the conjugates were degraded by bovine liver protease, although some de-esterification was seen at high pH over a 24-h period. These two conjugates show potential as metal chelating anti-oxidants for use against IBDs.     

Selective determination of 4-aminobenzoic and 4-aminosalicylic acid derivatives in mixtures by flow-injection analysis

The working conditions were found for the determination of medicinal substances anesthesin (benzocaine,I), novocaine (II), novocainamide (procainamide,III), and sodium 4-aminosalicylate (IV) as their 4,6-dinitrobenzofuroxan derivatives by flow-injection analysis with spectrophotometric detection (λ 510 nm). The best conditions were attained using a mixture of ethanol (methanol) and a buffer solution of pH 6.68 (30: 70 vol %). The analytical range for the analytes was 0.08-5.0 μg/mL. The detection limits (3σ,n = 4) were 0.04 (I), 0.05 (II), 0.07 (III), and 0.03 (IV) μg/mL. Procedures for determining 4-aminobenzoic and 4-aminosalicylic acid derivatives in pharmaceuticals containing ephedrine, atropine, dimedrol, and inorganic salts and in biological fluids (protein hydrolyzate, blood plasma, and whole blood) were developed.     

Synthesis of mutual azo prodrugs of anti-inflammatory agents and peptides facilitated by α-aminoisobutyric acid

Reported is the synthesis of azo mutual prodrugs of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) 4-aminophenylacetic acid (4-APAA) or 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) with peptides, including an antibiotic peptide temporin analogue modified at the amino terminal by an α-aminoisobutyric acid (Aib) residue. These prodrugs are designed for colonic delivery of two agents to treat infection and inflammation by the bacterial pathogen Clostridium difficile .     

Sonoelectrochemically enhanced determination of 5-aminosalicylic acid

The electrochemical detection of the anti-inflammatory drug 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) has been evaluated through the application of linear sweep, square wave and sonolinear sweep voltammetry. The introduction of ultrasound is shown to significantly enhance the oxidation signal intensity thereby enabling the detection of low concentrations with the linear range (1-57 muM) adequate for assessing free drug within physiological samples. Interference from ascorbic acid can be effectively negated through the introduction of cupric ion without any appreciable cost to the voltammetric response to 5-ASA. The efficacy of employing sonolinear sweep voltammetry to the determination of this compound within a compositionally complex tissue culture medium has been assessed with the recovery of 5 muM 5-ASA found to be 102% (RSD=5%, N=3).     

Peculiarities of Thermochemical Investigations of Acid-Base Equilibria in Complexon Solutions

Polymorphic transitions of α-phenylcinnamic acid stereoisomers crystallized from various solvents (CHCl3, ethanol, diethyl ether), precipitated with different acids (acetic acid or HCl) or sublimed have been studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Measurements were also supplemented by powder X-ray diffractometry (XRD). Polymorphic transitions were not found for any of the E isomer samples irrespective of the method of treatment. However, in heating-cooling cycles reversible transitions could be detected for the Z isomer. On heating an exothermic peak was registered on samples sublimed, crystallized from ethanol or diethyl ether before melting, while samples precipitated by HCl or crystallized from chloroform exhibited more complex transitions. Here, endothermic effects were also observed. Enthalpy values for transformations (either for melting or polymorphic and other transitions) are also given. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

[Cr(III)(4-ASA)(en)2]Cl配合物的光化学活性

通过吸收光谱、荧光光谱、电导率和ESI-MS质谱等方法讨论了铬配合物[Cr(III)(4-ASA)(en)2]Cl (4-ASA: 4-aminosalicylic acid dianion, en: ethylenediamine)在不同温度、不同pH溶液中的稳定性及光化学稳定性. 实验表明, 该配合物的溶液(pH 7.4)在日光照射下发生了光化学取代反应, 取代产物为[Cr(4-ASA)(en)(H2O)2]＋. 同时研究了配合物及其光照产物对EDTA的动力学反应和对DNA的切割反应. 琼脂糖凝胶电泳实验表明, 配合物的光化学产物[Cr(4-ASA)(en)(H2O)2]＋能有效切割pBR 322 DNA.     

A magnetic organic-inorganic composite: Synthesis and characterization of magnetic 5-aminosalicylic acid intercalated layered double hydroxides

A core-shell structured magnetic layered organic-inorganic material involving 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) intercalated Zn-Al layered double hydroxides (LDHs) and magnesium ferrite (MgFe₂O₄) is assembled by a coprecipitation method. The powder X-ray diffraction results show the coexistence of the clear but weak diffractions of MgFe₂O₄ and ordered relatively stronger reflections of 5-ASA intercalated LDHs. The TEM image of magnetic 5-ASA intercalated LDHs reveals that the LDHs layer covers the MgFe₂O₄ particles or their aggregates with particle size of 50-80 nm. The vibration sample magnetization (VSM) measurements exhibit the increase in saturation magnetization of magnetic 5-ASA intercalated LDHs samples with increasing amount of magnetic core. The XPS analyses account for a majority of Zn, Al and O atoms on the surface of magnetic particles. It is suggested that the magnetic core MgFe₂O₄ was coated with LDHs layer probably through Zn-O-Mg and Al-O-Mg linkages, and a core-shell structured model is tentatively proposed.     

A validated HPLC method with electrochemical detection for simultaneous assay of 5-aminosalicylic acid and its metabolite in human plasma

A high-performance liquid chromatographic method was developed, validated and applied to the simultaneous determination of 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) and its acetylated metabolite (acetyl-5-ASA) in human plasma. The method involves liquid-liquid extraction with methanol followed by isocratic reversed-phase chromatography on a Kromasil KR100 C(18) column with electrochemical detection. The recovery, selectivity, linearity, precision and accuracy of the method were evaluated from spiked human plasma samples. The effects of mobile phase composition, buffer concentration, mobile phase pH and concentration of organic modifiers on retention of 5-ASA, acetyl 5-ASA and internal standard were investigated. Limits' of detection were 5 ng/mL for 5-ASA and 10 ng/mL for acetyl-5-ASA, respectively. The method can be used for supporting therapeutical drug monitoring and pharmacokinetic studies.     

Free radical scavenging ability of some 5-aminosalicylic acid derivatives

Theories explaining the clinically proven efficacies of 5-aminosalicylic acid and its derivatives sulfasalazine and olsalazine in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease have invoked the neutralization or scavenging of reactive free radicals. This is a preliminary study comparing the relative scavenging abilities of these 5-ASA derivatives towards the stable free radicals 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and galvinoxyl with several compounds including phenols, acetaminophen and vitamins C, K and E which have well documented antioxidant and radical scavenging capabilities both in solution and in biological systems.     

High-performance liquid-chromatographic determination of 5-aminosalicylic acid and its metabolites in blood plasma

Mesalazine (5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA), an anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases, is metabolized in organism to the principal biotransformation product, N-acetyl-5-ASA. Some other phase II metabolites (N-formyl-5-ASA, N-butyryl-5-ASA, N-beta-d-glucopyranosyl-5-ASA) have also been described. 5-ASA is a polar compound and besides it exhibits amphoteric properties. The extraction of this compound from biomatrices and its chromatographic analysis is complicated. In order to improve the reliability of the determination of parent 5-ASA, a derivatization of 5-ASA together with 4-ASA (added to samples as a precursor of I.S.-2) was involved into the method. More lipophilic N-propionyl-5-ASA and N-propionyl-4-ASA (I.S.-2) were obtained using propionic anhydride. These derivatives were well extractable together with N-acyl-5-ASAs (metabolites) and N-acetyl-4-ASA (I.S.-1). As the first internal standard (I.S.-1) was used for the evaluation of extracted N-acyl-metabolites, the second internal standard (I.S.-2) served for the evaluation of both derivatization and extraction steps of parent drug 5-ASA. Based on these reasonings, new HPLC bioanalytical method for the determination of 5-ASA and its metabolites in blood plasma was developed and validated. The sample preparation step consists of the deproteination of plasma by HClO(4) and the above-mentioned derivatization of ASAs followed by liquid-liquid extraction of all N-acyl-ASA-derivatives. Chromatographic analyses were performed on a 250-4 mm column containing Purospher RP-18 e, 5 microm (Merck, Darmstadt, Germany) with a precolumn (4-4 mm). The column effluent was monitored using both UV photodiode-array (lambda = 313 nm) and fluorescence detectors (lambda(exc.) = 300 nm/lambda(emiss.) = 406 nm) in tandem. The identity of individual N-acyl-ASAs in the extracts from biomatrices was verified by characteristic UV-spectra and by HPLC/MS experiments. The whole analysis lasted 23 min at the flow rate of 1 ml min(-1). LLOQ (LOD) was estimated 126 (20) pmol ml(-1) of plasma for N-acetyl-5-ASA and 318 (50) pmol ml(-1) of plasma for N-propionyl-5-ASA. The validated HPLC method was applied to pharmacokinetic studies of mesalazine in humans and animals.