Separation of friend erythroleukaemic cell histones and high-mobility-group proteins by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography

A procedure for the rapid separation of histones and high-mobility-group (HMG) proteins from Friend erythroleukaemic cells (line F4N) by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography is reported. By using a Nucleosil 300-5 C₄, column and a multistep water—acetonitrile gradient containing 0.1% trifluoroacetic acid, the HMG-1 and HMG-2 proteins, several his subtractions including H1⁰, H4, H2B, two H2A variants and two H3 subtractions were separated. Under changed conditions, by applying a varied acetonitrile gradient system, even two H2B variants were fractionated. The methods described seem to be a real alternative to the time-consuming polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.     

Zur struktur von CaPdF4, CdPdF4, HgPdF4 und HpPdF2

Single crystals of CaPdF₄ (purple) and CdPdF₄ (dark blue) have been obtained by heating CaF₂ (CdF₂) with PdF₂ at 820°C (900°C) for ca. 20–30 d in sealed Pd (Pt) tubes. CaPdF₄ crystallizes tetragonal (KBrF₄-Type) with a = 5.52₁, c = 10.57₀ Å (space group I4/mcm ? D^18_4h, No. 140) Z = 4, 283 unique reflexions, R = 0.083; R_w = 0.079, CdPdF₄ cubic (CaF₂-variant) with a = 5.40₃ Å (space group Pa3 ? T^6_h, No. 205) Z = 4, 165 unique reflexions, R = 0.047, R_w = 0.032. The high pressure modification of PdF₂, obtained by heating PdF₂ in closed Pt-tubes under a pressure of ≈ 60 kbar and ‘HgPdF₄’, both black, a = 5.32₇ Å and a = 5.43 Å are isotypic. CaPdF₄ is diamagnetic, CdPdF₄ and HPPdF₂ are antiferromegnetic.     

Transition from a Bloch-Wilson to a free-electron density of states in Zn(n)- clusters

We present photoelectron spectroscopy studies on Zn(n) (-) in the size range of n=3-117. We show that zinc clusters exhibit a distinct transition in their electronic structure as a function of size. At small sizes (up to n=18) the clusters follow the Bloch-Wilson picture of the development of a metal from closed-shell atoms, exhibiting a gradual decrease of the gap between the fully occupied s band and the empty p band. For large sizes (n approximately or > 32) the band overlap allows the valence electrons to fully delocalize. This leads to an almost perfect free-electron density of states, as is demonstrated by discussing the spectra in the light of standard free-electron models and by comparison to the results obtained on sodium clusters.     

Quantitative validation of different protein precipitation methods in proteome analysis of blood platelets

For the preparation of proteins for proteome analysis, precipitation is frequently used to concentrate proteins and to remove interfering compounds. Various methods for protein precipitation are applied, which rely on different chemical principles. This study compares the changes in the protein composition of human blood platelet extracts after precipitation with ethanol (EtOH) or trichloroacetic acid (TCA). Both methods yielded the same amount of proteins from the platelet preparations. However, the EtOH-precipitated samples had to be dialyzed because of the considerable salt content. To characterize single platelet proteins, samples were analyzed by two-dimensional fluorescence differential gel electrophoresis. More than 90% of all the spots were equally present in the EtOH- and TCA-precipitated samples. However, both precipitation methods showed a smaller correlation with nonprecipitated samples (EtOH 74.9%, TCA 79.2%). Several proteins were either reduced or relatively enriched in the precipitated samples. The proteins varied randomly in molecular weight and isoelectric point. This study shows that protein precipitation leads to specific changes in the protein composition of proteomics samples. This depends more on the specific structure of the protein than on the precipitating agent used in the experiment.     

Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry with additives to 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid

Selected benzoic acid derivatives and related substances were used as additives to 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid (2,5DHB) and the performance of the mixtures in matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry was investigated. Using benzoic acid derivatives substituted at position 2 and/or 5 or related substances as a co-matrix in the 1–10% range with 2,5DHB results in improved ion yields and signal-to-noise ratio of analyte molecules, especially for the high-mass range. The enhanced performance is prominent for 2-hydroxy-5-methoxybenzoic acid and exists for both proteins and oligosaccharides. It is suggested that the improvement is caused by a disorder in the 2,5DHB crystal lattice allowing ‘softer’ desorption. Charge transfer from matrix ions to additive molecules at the expense of analyte ionization gives a simple explanation for the deteriorating effects of some tested additives.     

[Rb2(H2O)2][Re3(μ-Cl)3Br7(H2O)2]2 · H2O,ein gemischtes Halogenid-Hydrat mit anionischen Dimeren {[Re3(μ-Cl)3Br7(H2O)2]2 · H2O}2−

[Rb₂(H₂O)₂][Re₃(μ-Cl)₃Br₇(H₂O)₂]₂ · H₂O, a Mixed Halide-Hydrate with the Anionic Dimer {[Re₃(μ-Cl)₃Br₇(H₂O)₂]₂ · H₂O}^2? [Rb₂(H₂O)₂][Re₃(μ-Cl)₃Br₇(H₂O)₂]₂ · H₂O crystallizes as dark redbrown single crystals from an hydrobromic-acid solution of ReCl₃ and RbBr at 0°C. An important feature of the crystal structure (monoclinic, C2/c; a = 1494.61(8); b = 835.71(4); c = 3079.96(19) pm; β = 97.801(4)°; V_m = 573.9(4) cm³mol^?1; R = 0.060; R_w = 0.038) is the connection of two anions [Re₃(μ-Cl)₃Br₇(H₂O)₂]^? via a water molecule to dimers, {[Re₃(μ-Cl)₃Br₇(H₂O)₂]₂ · H₂O}^2?. These dimeric units are contained in slabs that are stacked in the [001] direction and held together by Rb⁺ cations and crystal water.     

Ringerweiterungsreaktionen von (Z)-styryloxiranen unter Phenylring-Beteiligung: bildung von 2,7-dihydro-3,4-benzoxepinen

The thermal ring expansion reaction of (Z)-styryloxiranes ($\text{7}$-$\text{9}$) involves phenylring participation leading to 2,7-dihydro-3,4-benzoxepins ($\text{10}$-$\text{12}$).     

Die chemie der schweren carben-analogen R2M,M = Si,Ge, Sn: IX. Eigenschaften und thermolyse von neuen 7-silabicyclo[2.2.1]heptadienen

Factors governing the ease and mechanism of 7-silabicyclo[2.2.1]heptadienes thermolysis in order to generate free silylenes and the corresponding benzene derivatives are investigated. For this purpose, 29 new compounds of the types VII–X have been prepared. No indications for a polar mechanism or an intermediate biradical could be found. The degradation is exactly of first order in all cases investigated sofar, and is enhanced by phenyl groups at the bridgehead C atoms, if a conformation coplanar with the basic ring is allowed by the neighbouring substituents, but is not enhanced by phenyl groups at the Si. The X-ray structure of two typical derivatives is discussed with this respect. A special mechanism is operating in the easy thermolysis of carbomethoxy-substituted compounds leading to cyclic sila enolether intermediates.     

Watching photoinduced chemistry and molecular energy flow in solution in real time

Energized molecules are the essential actors in chemical transformations in solution. As the rearrangement of bonds requires a movement of nuclei, vibrational energy is often the driving force for a reaction. Vibrational energy can be redistributed within the "hot" molecule, or relaxation can occur when molecules interact. Both processes govern the rates, pathways, and quantum yields of chemical transformations in solution. Unfortunately, energy transfer and the breaking, formation, and rearrangement of bonds take place on ultrafast timescales. This Review highlights experimental approaches for the direct, ultrafast measurement of photoinduced femtochemistry and energy flow in solution. In the first part of this Review, we summarize recent experiments on intra- and intermolecular energy transfer. The second part discusses photoinduced decomposition of large organic peroxides, which are used as initiators in free radical polymerization. The mechanisms and timescales of their decarboxylation determine the initial steps of polymerization and the microstructure of the polymer product.