On the specificity of the amide VI band for the secondary structure of proteins

In this work we analyzed the specificity of the amide VI band for different types of secondary structure elements in protein structures. This band involves the bending motion of the CO group of the peptide chain that is typically observed in the spectral region from 590 to 490 cm⁻¹. The infrared absorbance spectra of a set of polypeptide model compounds of well known secondary structure was obtained at defined pH, including poly (l-lysine), poly (l-tyrosine), poly (l-alanine) and poly (l-histidine). In addition spectra of membrane proteins from the respiratory chain, namely the NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase, the cytochrome c oxidase and its Cu_A fragment, the cytochrome bc₁ complex, a Rieske-type protein and in addition myoglobin, have been comparatively investigated. The systematic analysis of the amide VI band of the polypeptides and the proteins allowed correlating the signal appearing at ∼525 cm⁻¹ to α-helical structures and signals at ∼545 cm⁻¹ to β-sheet contributions. Random coils have been found to contribute at ∼535 cm⁻¹ while the β-turns were observed at ∼560 cm⁻¹.     

The electrochemical polymerization of <Emphasis Type="Italic">o</Emphasis>-phenylenediamine on <Emphasis Type="SmallCaps">l</Emphasis>-tyrosine functionalized glassy carbon electrode and its application

The polymerization of o-phenylenediamine (OPD) on l-tyrosine (Tyr) functionalized glassy carbon electrode (GCE) and its electro-catalytic oxidation towards ascorbic acid (AA) had been studied in this report. l-Tyrosine was first covalently grafted on GCE surface via electrochemical oxidation, which was followed by the electrochemical polymerization of OPD on the l-tyrosine functionalized GCE. Then, the poly(o-phenylenediamine)/l-tyrosine composite film modified GCE (POPD-Tyr/GCE) was obtained. X-ray photo-electron spectroscopy (XPS), field emission scanning electron microscope (SEM), and electrochemical techniques have been used to characterize the grafting of l-tyrosine and the polymerization and morphology of OPD film on GCE surface. Due to the doping of the carboxylic functionalities in l-tyrosine molecules, the POPD film showed good redox activity in neutral medium, and thus, the POPD-Tyr/GCE exhibited excellent electrocatalytic response to AA in 0.1 mol l⁻¹ phosphate buffer solution (PBS, pH 6.8). The anode peak potential of AA shifted from 0.58 V at GCE to 0.35 V at POPD-Tyr/GCE with a greatly enhanced current response. A linear calibration graph was obtained over the AA concentration range of 2.5 × 10⁻⁴–1.5 × 10^–3 mol l⁻¹ with a correlation coefficient of 0.9998. The detection limit (3δ) for AA was 9.2 × 10⁻⁵ mol l⁻¹. The modified electrode showed good stability and reproducibility and had been used for the determination of AA content in vitamin C tablet with satisfactory results.     

The evidence for complex formation between N-acetyl-l-tyrosine methyl ester and N-acetylprocainamide hydrochloride using NMR spectroscopy

In order to reveal the possible mechanism of the recognition of antiarrhythmic agents class I and class III by the amino acid residues, which are responsible for drug binding to the selectivity filters either in the sodium or potassium ion channels, co-crystallizations of procainamide hydrochloride and N-acetylprocainamide hydrochloride with N-acetyl-l-tyrosine methyl ester and N-acetyl-l-phenylalanine methyl ester were performed using various conditions. Because the crystallization of the complexes failed, the intermolecular interactions between the components were evidenced using NMR spectroscopy. Exclusively, in the case of N-acetylprocainamide hydrochloride and N-acetyl-l-tyrosine methyl ester, two-dimensional NMR experiments and Job Plot analysis indicated the formation of the 1:1 complex in DMSO-d ₆  solution (with the association constant of 16 M⁻¹), whereas for the mixture of procainamide hydrochloride with N-acetyl-l-tyrosine methyl ester, the complex formation was not confirmed. The NMR results were discussed using crystal structure data obtained for N-acetylprocainamide hydrochloride, procainamide hydrochloride, as well as procainamide dihydrochloride, and were compared with the known pharmacological activity of the antiarrhythmic agents.     

Analysis of irradiated food

Foods, e.g. chicken, shrimps, frog legs, spices, different dried vegetables, potatoes and fruits are legally irradiated in many countries and are probably also exported into countries, which do not permit irradiation of any food. Therefore all countries need analytical methods to determine whether food has been irradiated or not. Up to now, two physical (ESR-spectroscopy and thermoluminescence) and two chemical methods (o-tyrosine and volatile compounds) are available for routine analysis. Several results of the application of these four mentioned methods on different foods are presented and a short outlook on other methods (chemiluminescence, DNA-changes, biological assays, viscometric method and photostimulated luminescence) will be given.     

Isotope effects in the tyrosinase catalysed hydroxylation of l-tyrosine methyl derivatives

To investigate isotope effects in the hydroxylation of [3′,5′-²H₂]-α-methyl- and [3′,5′-²H₂]-N-methyl-l-tyrosine, they were synthesised using acid catalysed isotope exchange at high temperature. The kinetic and solvent deuterium isotope effects on V_max and V_max/K_m parameters of tyrosinase in its action on methylated derivatives of l-tyrosine were determined using the non-competitive spectrophotometric method. Lineweaver–Burk plots were used to consider the inhibition type of O-methyl-l-tyrosine, revealing that it is an uncompetitive inhibitor of tyrosinase.     

A general approach to l-tyrosine porphyrins

A novel and general approach has been developed to prepare l-tyrosine-containing porphyrins. The key intermediates, 2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-(3-formyl-4-hexyloxy-phenyl)-propionic acid hexyl ester and 2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-(3-formyl-4-methoxy-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester, were prepared by the Reimer-Tiemann reaction of Boc-protected l-tyrosine, which was followed by esterification and alkylation of the phenol hydroxide. A number of novel chiral l-tyrosine porphyrins were obtained from the reactions of 2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-(3-formyl-4-alkoxy-phenyl)-propionic acid ester with different dipyrrolylmethanes and the reaction of 5-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)pyrromethane afforded the highest yield. The tyrosine porphyrins could be readily deprotected to afford the corresponding diacid or diamine derivatives.     

环行调Q单纵模振荡器的研制

 通过腔内标准具的使用、腔型的优化以及腔参数的调整,研制了激光波长为1 062μm、脉冲宽度15～40ns可调、激光能量5mJ、重复频率40Hz、能量的绝对抖动优于8%、脉宽的绝对抖动优于10%、单纵模几率准100%的振荡器。先进的腔型设计、良好的稳定性和高的性能价格比为ICF驱动器激光预处理系统提供了良好的种子光。     

Synthesis, crystal structure and spectroscopy studies of a novel five-coordinated Zn(II) ion complex with l-tyrosine and imidazole

The new five-coordination zinc(II) complex of formula [Zn(Im)(l-tyr)₂]₂·5H₂O consisting of l-tyrosine (l-tyr) and imidazole (Im) molecules as ligands was prepared as crystals and characterized by X-ray diffraction, IR-FIR vibrational and UV-Vis electronic spectroscopy. The [Zn(Im)(l-tyr)₂]₂·5H₂O complex crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system and P2₁2₁2 space group. The [ZnN₂N′O₂] chromophore has distorted bipiramidal geometry with value of τ parameter 0.7. The sensitive intra and inter-molecular hydrogen bonds created the layers arrangement and the “pseudo-baskets” fashion. The intraligand charge transfer (ILCT) π-π^∗ and π-π^∗ transitions in the ligands molecule are corresponded to the intensity bands in the UV-Vis region.     

Copper(II) complexes with hydroxyl-containing dipeptides glycyl- L -serine and L -seryl- L -tyrosine

Dipeptides glycyl- _L -serine and _L -seryl– _L -tyrosine are tridentate ligands in coordination with Cu(II) through their NH₂?, N–(from deprotonated amide group) and O–atom (by COO- group), forming [Cu^II(LH_?1)H₂O]. The forth position of square-planar geometry of Cu²⁺ is occupied by H₂O as terminal ligand. Solid-state linear dichroic IR-spectroscopy, UV-Vis, mass spectrometry with ESI and FAB, tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS), TGV and DSC methods, EPR and magnetochemistry data prove the formation of five-membered chelate rings with participation of Cu²⁺ both in solution and in solid state.     

金属离子对过亚硝酸根损伤酪氨酸的影响

NO^· and ^·O₂^- combine each other to form peroxynitrite (ONOO^-) in vivo. Peroxynitrite is very cytotoxic, and it damages many biomolecules. 3-nitrotyrosine and dityrosine are two main products from the reaction of ONOO^- and tyrosine. Lots of metallic ions in vivo influence the modification of tyrosine by peroxynitrite. UV-Vis and Fluorescence spectrophotometer were used to study the catalysis and inhibition of metallic ions on the production of 3-nitrotyrosine and dityrosine in vitro. Present results showed that Co(Ⅱ), Cu(Ⅱ) and Mn(Ⅱ) enhance the production of 3-nitrotyrosine, and among them Co(Ⅱ) and Mn(Ⅱ) have been reported rarely before about it. In addition, Mn(Ⅱ) inhibits the production of dityrosine to a certain extent.