Association of Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) polymorphisms with osteoporotic fracture risk in postmenopausal Korean women

There is increasing evidence of a biochemical link between lipid oxidation and bone metabolism. Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) prevents the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and metabolizes biologically active phospholipids in oxidized LDLs. Here, we performed association analyses of genetic variation in PON1 to ascertain its contribution to osteoporotic fractures (OFs) and bone mineral density (BMD). We directly sequenced the PON1 gene in 24 Korean individuals and identified 26 sequence variants. A large population of Korean postmenopausal women (n=1,329) was then genotyped for eight selected PON1 polymorphisms. BMD at the lumbar spine and femoral neck was measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Lateral thoracolumbar (T4-L4) radiographs were obtained for vertebral fracture assessment, and the occurrence of non-vertebral fractures (i.e., wrist, hip, forearm, humerus, rib, and pelvis) was examined using self-reported data. Multivariate analyses showed that none of the polymorphisms was associated with BMD at either site. However, +5989A>G and +26080T>C polymorphisms were significantly associated with non-vertebral and vertebral fractures, respectively, after adjustment for covariates. Specifically, the minor allele of +5989A>G exerted a highly protective effect against non-vertebral fractures (OR=0.59, P=0.036), whereas the minor allele of +26080T>C was associated with increased susceptibility to vertebral fractures (OR=1.73, P=0.020). When the risk for any OFs (i.e., vertebral or non-vertebral) was considered, the statistical significance of both polymorphisms persisted (P=0.002-0.010). These results suggest that PON1 polymorphisms could be one of useful genetic markers for OF risk in postmenopausal women.     

Purification and Characterization of Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) from Swiss Black,Holstein, and Montofon Bovines

Paraoxonase 1 (PON1: EC 3.1.8.1) is a calcium-dependent enzyme associated with high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) and has a protective effect against oxidation of low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) in mammals. PON1 is the best-studied member of a family of enzymes called serum paraoxonases, or PONs, identified in mammals and other vertebrates as well as in invertebrates. PONs exhibit a range of important activities, including drug metabolism and detoxification of organophosphates such as nerve agents. This study reports, for the first time, purification and biochemical characterization of serum PON1 from different bovine breeds namely Swiss Black, Holstein, and Montofon. Bovine serum PON1s were purified using ammonium sulfate precipitation followed by Sepharose-4B-l-tyrosine-1-naphthylamine hydrophobic interaction chromatography. SDS–polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of the purified enzymes indicates a single band with an apparent MW of 43 kDa. The purified enzymes had a specific activity of 10.78, 27.00, and 22.38 U/mg for Swiss Black, Holstein, and Montofon bovines, respectively. The overall purification rates of our method were 262.47-, 2,476.90-, and 538.06-fold for Swiss Black, Holstein, and Montofon bovines, respectively. Furthermore, using phenyl acetate as a substrate, we determined the K _M and V _max values of the purified enzymes, as 0.80 mM, 1428.5 U/ml for Swiss Black; 0.40 mM, 714.3 U/ml for Holstein; and 0.50 mM, 1,111.1 U/ml for Montofon bovine. The present study has revealed that there is no substantial difference in PON1 activities among the studied bovine breeds.     

对-(二乙氨基)苯基锗倍半氧化物的合成及对体外培养癌细胞的作用

β-羧乙基锗倍半氧化物(Ge-132)的无毒广谱抗癌作用以及潜在的治疗艾滋病的功能~[1～3]促进了Ge-132及其衍生物合成及生物活性研究~[4～6],而对锗原子直接与苯环及其衍生物连接的有机锗倍半氧化物的研究则相对较少.我们曾报道了~[7]p-(二甲氨基)苯基锗倍半氧化物的合成、结构及对癌细胞的作用,p-(二乙氨基)苯基锗倍半氧化物的研究尚未见报道.本文采用改进的方法合成了p-(二乙氨基)苯基锗倍半氧化物(Ge-164).通过元素分析、IP、XPS和TG-DTA确定了组成和结构,观察了它对体外培养人乳腺癌细胞有丝分裂的影响.     

The Effects of Serum on Cellular Uptake and Phototoxicity of Mono-L-Aspartyl Chlorin e6 (NPe6) In Vitro

Abstract— Previous reports showed that the photosensitizer mono- l -aspartyl chlorin e6 (NPe6) binds to serum proteins. However, the influence of this binding on the cellular uptake and photodynamic therapy (PDT) phototoxicity of NPe6 is still undefined. In this paper, we studied how serum in medium affected the P388 cellular uptake and PDT phototoxicity of NPe6 in vitro. This was assessed by (1) detection of the red shift (654 nm Q band peak of absorption) induced by protein binding NPe6; (2) detection of intracellular concentration of NPe6 by HPLC and (3) measurements of the cell survival ratio after PDT by MTT assay. The 654 nm Q band peak of NPe6 shifted to 665 nm after binding of NPe6 and serum proteins. The protein-bound NPe6 cannot be uptaken by cells, thus there was no PDT phototoxicity. Nevertheless, phototoxicity recovered when the concentration of NPe6 excessed the serum protein binding ability or there was free serum protein in the medium. These data suggested that the cellular uptake of NPe6 is inhibited by serum components in the medium, and that only free NPe6 is accumulated by P388 cells even during relatively long incubations. The cytotoxicity of PDT mainly depends on the free NPe6 level in the medium.     

A Spectrophotometric Study of Fe(III) Chelates of Some Hydroxy Coumarin Derivatives

Chelates formation of Fe(III) with 7–hydroxy–4–methyl coumarin–6–carboxylic acid (HMCCH)₂ and 8–amino–7–hydroxy–4–methyl coumarin (AHMCH) have been studied. It has been observed that Fe(III) forms 1:2 (metal:ligand) chelates with HMCCH₂ and AHMCH. The stability constants of these chelates at different ionic strengths and the effect of temperature on the stability constants of these chelates have been studied. The thermodynamic parameters such as entropy change (ΔS), free energy of formation (ΔG) and enthalpy change (ΔH) have also been calculated. The effect of dielectric constant oh the stability constants of these chelates have been studied. Estimation of nanogram quantities of Fe(III) with these ligands and the effect of diverse ions have also been studied and the results have been compared with other methods used for estimation of Fe(III).     

Some 4(1h) Pyridylidene Compounds II Synthesis and Structure of N,N-Conjugated-4-Pyridine Compounds

The reaction of 4-methylpyridine and its methiodide with p-N, N-dimethylamino-benzaldehyde gave 4-p-N, N-dimethylaminostyrylpyridine (I) and 4-p-N, N-dimethylaminostyrylpyridine methiodide (II), respectively, II was also prepared by methylation of I with methyl iodide in methanol. The pyridylidene structure of II, N-benzyl-4-(p-N, N-dimethylaminophenyl) pyridinium chloride (IV_a) and its methiodide (V_a) was discussed in terms of UV, NMR and mass spectra.     

Studies on the Air Oxidation of Some Arsenic(III) Compounds

The air oxidation of As(III) oxides [(PhAsO) _x and Ph₂As-O-AsPh₂] and thioesters [Ph-As(SPh)₂, Ph₂As-SPh Me-As(SPh)₂, Me₂As-SPh], in chloroform and in methanol was studied. The air oxidation in chloroform was faster probably because the solubility of dioxygen is greater than in methanol, and it is favored by the electron-withdrawing phenyl groups bound to As(III). The products obtained were the arsonic or arsinic acids and diphenyl disulfide. In one case, diphenyl disulfide and thiophenol were produced. The results can be rationalized by assuming first hydrolysis of the As(III) compounds to arsonous or arsinous acids followed by their oxidation to arsonic and arsinic acids, which should involve the binding of dioxygen to As(III). The other hypothesis assumes first the binding of dioxygen to As(III) of these oxides and thioesters followed by the decomposition of the adducts. The binding of the ground state dioxygen to As(III) may have biochemical implications for toxicity or chemotherapy of arsenic(III) compounds.     

Conventional and Microwave‐Assisted Synthesis of Benzimidazole Derivatives and Their In Vitro Inhibition of Human Cyclooxygenase

A large series of 1,2‐diaryl‐benzimidazole and 2‐aryl‐1H‐benzimidazole derivatives were synthesized with slight differences using both microwave irradiation and conventional heating methods. Usually higher yields and time reactions reduction were obtained with the former method. All compounds were assayed for their in vitro ability to inhibit human cyclooxygenases, and most of them showed an encouraging inhibitory activity and isoform selectivity in the micromolar range.     

In Vitro Studies on the Relationship Between the Antioxidant Activities of Some Berry Extracts and Their Binding Properties to Serum Albumin

The aim of this study was to investigate the possibility to use the bioactive components from cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana), blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum), and cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) extracts as a novel source against oxidation in food supplementation. The quantitative analysis of bioactive compounds (polyphenols, flavonoids, flavanols, carotenoids, and chlorophyll) was based on radical scavenging spectrophometric assays and mass spectrometry. The total phenolic content was the highest (P?<?0.05) in water extract of blueberries (46.6?±?4.2 mg GAE/g DW). The highest antioxidant activities by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging assay and Cupric reducing antioxidant capacity were in water extracts of blueberries, showing 108.1?±?7.2 and 131.1?±?9.6 μMTE/g DW with correlation coefficients of 0.9918 and 0.9925, and by β-carotene linoleate assay at 80.1?±?6.6 % with correlation coefficient of 0.9909, respectively. The water extracts of berries exhibited high binding properties with human serum albumin in comparison with quercetin. In conclusion, the bioactive compounds from a relatively new source of gooseberries in comparison with blueberries and cranberries have the potential as food supplementation for human health. The antioxidant and binding activities of berries depend on their bioactive compounds.     

以人血清白蛋白为固定相的分子生物色谱分析几种中药活性成分的研究

提出用人血清白蛋白分子生物色谱分析中药活性成分的方法,分别比较了当归等4种单味中药的分离结果,考察了提取当归的3种溶剂及提取时间对活性物质提取量的影响,同时建立了当归中阿魏酸与藁本内酯的定量分析方法.     

Complex Compounds of Ga(III) and In(III) with Catechol

The identification of various species present in aqueous solutions of M(III)-Catechol system [M(III) = Ga(III) or In(III)] has been made through conductometric and electrometric studies. With a view to confirm the results suggested by physico-chemical methods, several hexa coordinated complexes of the type K[M(R) (H₂O)₂ (OH)₂]. × H₂O, K₂[M(R)₂(H₂O) (OH)]. × H₂O, K₃[M(R)₃]. × H₂O (M = Ga(III), In(III)R = C₆H₄O₂^?) have been isolated.     

Catalytic Synthesis of Some Sulfur-containing Heterocyclic Compounds. (Review)

Researches on the synthesis of sulfur-containing heterocyclic compounds at the G. K. Boreskov Institute of Catalysis, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, are reviewed. They include the synthesis of thiolane by the recyclization of THF in hydrogen sulfide; the synthesis thiacycloalkanes by the hydrogenation of thiophenes; the synthesis of 4-methylthiazole by the reaction of SO₂ with methylisopropylideneamine; the synthesis of thiophenes by the heterocyclization of aliphatic compounds of sulfur and dehydrogenation of thiacycloalkanes; the synthesis of thiolane 1,1-dioxide by the hydrogenation of 2- and 3-thiolene 1,1-dioxides and 3-alkoxythiolane 1,1-dioxides; the synthesis of sulfoxides by the oxidation of thiacycloalkanes with atmospheric oxygen.     

某些含氮杂环化合物对20^#钢的缓蚀作用研究

用失重法、交流阻抗和极化曲线法研究了1mol/L HCl溶液中吡啶、喹啉及其衍生物对20~#钢的缓蚀作用。根据吡啶和喹啉在20~#钢表面上的复盖度与浓度及温度的关系,探讨了它们在20~#钢上的吸附行为,并提出了吸附模式。结果表明,吡啶和喹啉的吸附遵循Flory-Huggins吸附等温式。文中还估算了吡啶和喹啉吸附的热力学参数。     

钼(钨)-钼-硫簇合物的~(95)Mo NMR研究

对含有[MS4]2-（M＝Mo，W）单元的一系列钼（钨）-钼-硫簇合物进行了95MoNMR研究，定性分析了95Mo化学位移随金属原子配位数、配位金属种类和配位金属配体改变而变化的规律。结果表明，随着[MoS4]2-配位金属原子数的增加，[MoS4]2-上Mo的化学位移逐渐向高场移动，这可归因于低氧化态MO0上的电子通过硫桥离域到高氧化态的Mo上。为了解析Mo0上化学位移的实验结果，采用MM＋力场对[（OC）4MOS2MoS2]2-和[｛（OC）4Mo｝MoS4]2-的晶体结构进行几何优化，使之更接近于溶液中的结构，然后利用Fenske－Hall方法计算Mo原子上的净电荷分布，计算结果较好地好择了Mo和Mo0化学位移的变化趋势。     

In Vitro Degradation of Trimethylene Carbonate Based (Co)polymers

Trimethylene carbonate (TMC) was copolymerized with D ,L ‐lactide (DLLA) or with ε‐caprolactone (CL), and the degradation of melt‐pressed solid copolymer films in phosphate‐buffered saline at pH 7.4 and 37 °C was followed for a period of over two years. The parent homopolymers were used as reference materials. The degradation profile of TMC‐DLLA‐ and TMC‐CL based copolymers was similar and was best described by autocatalyzed bulk hydrolysis, preferentially of ester bonds. The hydrolysis rates varied by two orders of magnitude, depending on polymer composition and physical characteristics under the degradation conditions. TMC‐DLLA copolymers degraded faster than the parent homopolymers. The copolymers lost their tensile strength in less than five months, after which mass loss occurred. Copolymers with 50 or 80 mol‐% of TMC underwent total degradation in eleven months. For TMC‐CL copolymers, a slow and gradual decrease in molecular weight and deterioration of the mechanical performance was observed. These copolymers maintained suitable mechanical properties for seventeen months or longer. Chain scission in the semicrystalline copolymers resulted in an increase in crystallinity. In comparison with the CL homopolymer, the introduction of a small amount of TMC (10 mol‐%) significantly reduced the increase in crystallinity during degradation. Poly(TMC) specimens were dimensionally stable and showed a negligible decrease in molecular weight. A 60% decrease in the initial tensile strength of the polymer samples was observed after two years.

     

Cu(I)-Catalysis of One-Pot Synthesis of Some Novel Regioselective Isoxazole-Benzimidazole Hybrids and Their In Vitro Anti-Cancer Evaluation

Russian Journal of General Chemistry - Regioselective synthesis of some novel isoxazole-benzimidazole hybrids in high yields via Cu(I)-catalyzed tandem one-pot reaction of aromatic aldehydes with...     

In Vitro Activity of Organochalcogen Compounds: I. Cytotoxic Effect of 4-(1,2,3-Thiadiazol-4-yl)furans Against K562 and HeLa Tumor Cell Lines

Russian Journal of General Chemistry - In vitro antitumor activity of some 4-(1,2,3-thiadiazol-4-yl)furans was studied against erythroleukemia (K562) and cervical carcinoma (HeLa) cell lines.     

Analysis of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in Human Paraoxonase 1 Gene（Q192R） with Matrix-assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-flight Mass Spectrometry

Introduction Singlenucleotidepolymorphisms(SNPs)arethe mostabundantDNAmarkersinthehumangenomeoc curringatafrequencyofoneinevery500—1000nu cleotides[1].Avarietyofmethodshavebeenusedfor theanalysisofsinglenucleotidepolymorphisms,inclu dingrestrictionfragme…     

Effect of Cobalt(II) and Manganese(II) on the Chemiluminescent Reaction of Peroxymonosulfate with Humic Acid and Some Organic Compounds. Analytical Applications

Abstract

The intensity of the radiation emitted by humic acid (HA) in the presence of SO₅ ^2? in basic medium was used to determine HA in the range up to 20.0 mg l^?1. The detection limit was 0.24 mg l^?1. The addition to the sample of 50 mg l^?1 of Co(II) or Mn(II), as EDTA complexes or chloride salts, enhanced the radiation emission as a result of the formation of strong oxidant radicals such as SO₅ ^??, SO₄ ^??, and HO^?. In the presence of these metal ions, the oxidation of HA and the catalytic decomposition of SO₅ ^2? occur simultaneously. Low concentration of HA in natural waters can be detected. HA was replaced by some model organic compounds. The marked chemiluminescent (CL) signals followed the order: phloroglucinol>fulvic acid>humic acid>resorcinol>pyrogallol>cathecol>hydroquinone.