ELEMENTAL SULFUR REACTIONS WITH 2-PICOLINE

Abstract

A study of the reaction of the elemental sulfur with 2-picoline is reported. The process was carried out at the boiling point of the 2-picoline under argon. After removing unreacted solids, the reaction products were identified by means of LC. GC and GC-MS. The following products have been identified by mass spectrometry: 1,2-di/2-pyridyl/-ethane. 1,2-di/2-pyridyl/-ethene. 2-methyl-x-[/2-pyridyl/methyl]pyridines, 2-mercapto-methyl-[x/2-pyridyl/methyl]-pyridines, l-mercapto-1,2-di/2-pyridyl/-ethane, 5,6-di/2-pyridyl/-5H-cyclopenta-[b]pyridine, 5,6-di/2-pyridyl/-7H-cyclopenta[b]pyridine, 1,2,3-tri/2-pyridyl/-propane. 1,2-di/2-pyridyl/-1-[x-/2-methyl/-pyridyl]-ethane, 5,6-di/2-pyridyl/-7-[/2-pyridyl/methyl]-7H-cyclopenta[b]pyridine, 5,6-di/2-pyridyl/-5-[/2-pyridyl/-methyl]-5H-cyclopenta-[b]pyridine. Di{7-[5,6-di/2-pyridyl/-7H-cyclopenta[b]pyridyl]} sulfide and di(7-[5,6-di/2-pyridyl/-7H-cyclopentalblpyridyl]} disulfide.     

Further Characterization of UVB Radiation Effects on Langerhans Cells: Altered Expression of the Costimulatory Molecules B7-1 and B7-2

We have reported previously that low-dose UVB radiation (UVBR, 50-200 J/m²) perturbs the antigen-presenting cell (APC) function of murine Langerhans cells (LC) by interfering with yet undefined costimulatory signals. In this study, we investigated (1) the effects of UVBR on the expression of the costimulatory molecules B7-1 and B7-2 on murine LC, (2) the functional consequences of defective B7-1 and B7-2 signalling on primary and secondary T-cell responses induced by LC and (3) the mechanism by which UVBR interferes with B7-1 and B7-2 expression. Ultraviolet-B radiation dose-dependently inhibited the culture-induced upregulation of B7-1 and B7-2 on LC from both UVB-susceptible (UVB_s, C57BL/6) and UVB-resistant (UVB_R, Balb/c) mice and abrogated their capacity to stimulate proliferation of naive alloreactive T cells and of the KLH (keyhole limpet hemocyanin)-specific T helper (Th)1 clone HDK-1. The UVBR-induced suppression of B7-1 and B7-2 on LC and their perturbed APC function were related, because exogenous triggering of the B7/CD28 pathway with a stimulatory monoclonal antibody (mAb) for CD28 to UVB-irradiated LC partially restored T-cell proliferation. Such reconstitution was not observed when the mAb was added to killed LC, indicating that the UVBR-induced suppression of APC function was not due to lethal effects on LC. Conditioned supernatants from UVB-irradiated epidermal cells did not inhibit the functional upregulation of B7-1 and B7-2, suggesting that UVBR inhibits B7-1 and B7-2 upregulation by acting directly on LC and not by altering LC costimulatory function via release of soluble immunosuppressive factors. In conclusion, UVBR distorts the functional expression of B7-1 and B7-2 on LC from both UVBs and UVBR mice, thereby contributing to the failure of UVB-irradiated LC to stimulate resting alloreactive T cells or KLH-specific Thl cells.     

Three‐Component Synthesis of Highly Functionalized 5‐Acetyloxazoles

By a flexible three‐component synthesis, alkoxy‐substituted enamides are easily available from lithiated alkoxyallenes, nitriles and carboxylic acids (see scheme). The treatment of these versatile intermediates with trifluoroacetic acid provided 5‐acetyloxazoles in moderate to good yields. Different substituents are possible at C‐2 and C‐5 and the 5‐acetyl group is a suitable handle for further synthetic transformations.

     

Magnesium Borohydride Confined in a Metal–Organic Framework: A Preorganized System for Facile Arene Hydroboration

In close quarters : When confined in a metal–organic framework, magnesium borohydride reacts with arenes by a hydroboration pathway (see scheme), in contrast to its reactivity under analogous homogeneous solution‐phase conditions. Framework‐imposed organization of the reactive groups is required, which is achieved by a combination of the metal coordination and two hydrogen bonds.

     

Phosphorylation of Cotton Cellulose with Baker's Yeast Hexokinase

Here we report for the first time on phosphorylation of cotton cellulose using baker's yeast hexokinase and phosphoryl donor adenosine‐5′‐triphosphate. An enzymatic assay was adopted for determination of the degree of phosphorylation of cellulose. This functional modification of cellulose resulted in improved colorability and flame resistance.

Phosphorylated glucopyranose unit of cellulose.     

新型GPR40激动剂的合成及其生物活性

以丁炔二醇为起始原料,用叔丁基二甲基氯硅烷进行单保护后,与2-(6-羟基-2,3-二氢苯并呋喃)乙酸甲酯经Mitsunobu反应制得2-{6-［4-(叔丁基二甲硅烷氧基)丁-2炔基氧基］-2,3-二氢苯并呋喃}乙酸甲酯(3); 3脱除保护后与苯酚衍生物发生Mitsunobu反应,随后经水解合成了6个结构新颖的苯并二氢呋喃衍生物(7a~7f),其结构经¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR和HR-EI-MS表征。GPR40激动活性测试结果表明：7a~7f对GPR40均有激动作用,其中7e和7f激动活性最强,EC₅₀分别为0.593 μmol·L^-1和0.596 μmol·L^-1。     

The effects of oligomerization on <Emphasis Type="Italic">Saccharomyces cerevisiae</Emphasis> Mcm4/6/7 function

Background  

Minichromosome maintenance proteins (Mcm) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 are related by sequence and form a variety of complexes that unwind DNA, including Mcm4/6/7. A Mcm4/6/7 trimer forms one half of the Mcm2-7 hexameric ring and can be thought of as the catalytic core of Mcm2-7, the replicative helicase in eukaryotic cells. Oligomeric analysis of Mcm4/6/7 suggests that it forms a hexamer containing two Mcm4/6/7 trimers, however, under certain conditions trimeric Mcm4/6/7 has also been observed. The functional significance of the different Mcm4/6/7 oligomeric states has not been assessed. The results of such an assessment would have implications for studies of both Mcm4/6/7 and Mcm2-7.     

α-二亚胺镍(Ⅱ)催化甲基丙烯酸甲酯聚合

以4种不同结构的α-二亚胺镍(Ⅱ)催化剂[(t-Bu)—N CH—CH N—(t-Bu)]NiBr₂(C1), [C₆H₅—N C(Me)—C(Me) N—C₆H₅]NiBr₂(C2), [(2,6-C₆H₃(Me)₂)—N C(Me)—C·(Me) N—(2,6-C₆H₃(Me)₂)]NiBr₂(C3)和[(2,6-C₆H₃(i-Pr)₂)—N C(An)—C(An) N—(2,6-C₆H₃(i-Pr)₂)]NiBr₂(An=acenaphthyl)(C4), 在甲基铝氧烷(MAO)作用下, 对甲基丙烯酸甲酯(MMA)进行催化聚合. 以C2为模型催化剂系统研究了Al/Ni摩尔比、 单体浓度、 聚合温度、 聚合时间和反应溶剂对催化活性及聚合物分子量的影响. 在较适合的聚合条件(催化剂用量为1.6 μmol, Al/Ni摩尔比为800, MMA浓度为2.9 mol/L, 甲苯为溶剂, 聚合温度为 60 ℃, 聚合时间为4 h)下, 讨论了催化剂结构对催化活性和聚合物分子量的影响. 研究发现, 催化剂C1~C3催化MMA聚合均得到富含间规结构的聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯(PMMA). 催化剂结构中空间位阻增大导致催化活性降低, 空间位阻最小的 C1催化活性最高[达107.8 kg/(mol Ni·h)]; 而空间位阻最大的C4催化活性仅为7.8 kg/(mol Ni·h). 催化剂结构中给电子效应增加有利于催化活性及聚合物分子量的增加. C2催化活性为62.5 kg/(mol Ni·h), 所得聚合物的分子量为5.0×10⁴; 而具有较强给电子效应的C3催化活性达到96.9 kg/(mol Ni·h), 并得到更高分子量的聚合物(7.6×10⁴).     

Inside Cover: Self‐Assembly of One‐ and Two‐Dimensional Hemoprotein Systems by Polymerization through Heme–Heme Pocket Interactions (Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 7/2009)

Supramolecular protein polymers consisting of cytochrome b₅₆₂ monomers with heme covalently attached to the protein surface are presented by T. Hayashi and co‐workers in their Communication on page 1271 ff. Not only one‐dimensional hemoprotein fibers with submicrometer lengths have been prepared, but when a heme triad was added as a pivot molecule, two‐dimensional protein assembly networks resulted, which cover over 100 square micrometers.

     

In vivo processing of LVV-hemorphin-7 in rat brain and blood utilizing microdialysis combined with electrospray mass spectrometry

In vivo microdialysis in combination with liquid chromatography/electrospray time-of-flight mass spectrometry was used to study the processing of LVV-hemorphin-7, an endogenous decapeptide with opioid activity, in rat brain and blood. A microdialysis probe (flow rate 0.4 microL/min) was used to both introduce LVV-hemorphin-7 into the striatum of the brain (1.0 pmol/microL) or the venous blood (10 pmol/microL) and to collect the metabolic products. LVV-hemorphin-7 was extracellularly metabolized in the striatum to form C-terminal fragments 2-10, 3-10, 4-10, 5-10, 6-10, 7-10, and N-terminal fragments 1-9, 1-8, 1-6. Infusion of the aminopeptidase inhibitor amastatin (1.0 pmol/microL) into the striatum, together with LVV-hemorphin-7, decreased the processing of LVV-hemorphin-7 to form C-terminal fragments 2-10, 3-10, 4-10, but increased the relative levels of fragment 5-10 and N-terminal fragments 1-9, 1-8 and 1-6. The major metabolic product from LVV-hemorphin-7 in the striatum was the C-terminal fragment 5-10, which may be processed by an endopeptidase not sensitive to amastatin. The LVV-hemorphin-7 infusion to the venous blood produced the C-terminal fragments 2-10, 3-10, 4-10, and 5-10, N-terminal fragment 1-9, and internal fragments 4-7 and 4-9. It is concluded that the combination of microdialysis and electrospray mass spectrometry provides a powerful tool for the study of extracellular metabolism and kinetic processes of complex reaction systems in vivo.     

A Stereoselective Synthesis of the Bromopyrrole Natural Product (−)‐Agelastatin A

Weaving an intricate web : A stereoselective synthesis of (?)‐agelastatin A has been developed, which requires 11 steps from commercially available starting material. The application of a Rh‐catalyzed intramolecular olefin aziridination reaction and the subsequent manipulation of the resulting tricyclic intermediate (see scheme) punctuate this study.