Metal Binding Ability of Small Peptides Containing Cysteine Residues

The Cd(II)-, Pb(II)-, Ni(II)- and Zn(II)-complexes of small terminally protected peptides containing CXXX, XXXC, XCCX, CX_nC (n=1–3) sequences have been studied with potentiometric, UV/Vis and CD spectroscopic techniques. The cysteine thiolate group is the primary binding site for all studied metal ions, but the presence of a histidyl or aspartyl side chain in the molecule contributes to the stability of the complexes. For two-cysteine containing peptides the (S⁻,S⁻) coordinated species are formed in the physiological pH range and the stability increases in the Ni(II)<Zn(II)<Pb(II)<Cd(II) order. As a conclusion, the inserting of −CXXC− sequence into the peptide makes the synthesis of peptides with high selectivity to toxic Cd(II) or Pb(II) ion possible. In addition, the spectroscopic characterization of these complexes can contribute to the discovery of the exact binding site and binding mode of longer peptides mimicking the biologically important proteins.     

SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF METAL COMPLEXES WITH AMPICILLIN

Abstract

The reaction, in water, of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) ions with sodium ampicillinate at room temperature has allowed isolation of dimers with the following general formula [M(amp)Cl]₂ × nH₂O (n = 1.5?3.2). The complexes were characterized by elemental analyses, conductivity measurements, magnetic susceptibilities and spectroscopic methods (IR, Raman, EPR and UV-Visible). A dinuclear structure based on octahedrally coordinated metal ions is proposed.     

[Ni(phen)2(3,5-DMBA)](m-MBA)2(H2O)2配合物的合成、晶体结构及电化学分析

The title complex of nickel (II) with 3,5-dimethylbenzoic acid, m-methylbenzoic acid and 1,10- phenanthroline was synthesized and characterized. Crystal data for this complex: triclinic, space group P1, a=1.198 5(2) nm, b=1.315 3(2) nm, c=1.531 8(3) nm, α=92.602(3)°, β=103.292(3)°, γ=114.849(3)°, V=2.104 7(6) nm³, D_c=1.361 g·cm^-3, Z=2, F(000)=902, final GooF=1.071, R₁=0.067 2, wR₂=0.155 5. The crystal structure shows that the nickel ion is coordinated with four nitrogen atoms of two 1,10-phenanthroline molecules and two oxygen atoms of one 3,5-dimethyl benzoic acid molecule, forming a distorted octahedral coordination geometry. The cyclic voltametric behavior of the complex was also investigated. CCDC: 286966.     

Transition metal complexes of the tripodal ligand 4-(2′-pyridylmethyl)-4-azaheptane-1,7-diamine. Crystal structures of [CuLCl]ClO4 and [NiL(MeCN)2](ClO4)2

The tripodal ligand 4-(2′-pyridylmthyl)-4-azaheptane-1,7-diamine has been prepared by reaction of 2-aminemethyl pyridine with acrylonitrile, followed by the reduction of the nitrile groups. Copper(II), nickel(II), zinc(II), cobalt(III) and chromium(III) complexes of the ligand have been prepared and characterized and the crystal structures of the complexes [CuLCl]ClO₄ and [NiL(MeCN)₂](ClO₄)₂ determined. The copper complex is five coordinate with approximate square pyramidal stereochemistry with the apical position occupied by a primary amine donor. The nickel complex is octahedral with the pyridine nitrogen donor lying trans to an acetonitrile ligand.     

Field measurements of bottom boundary layer processes and sediment resuspension in the Changjiang Estuary

2,4-Bis(3,5-dimethylpyrazol-1-yl)-6-methoxyl-1,3,5-triazine(bpt) has been synthesized by using a new, simple and general method with high yields. Reactions of bpt with Ni(ClO₄)₂·6H₂O and Zn(ClO₄)₂·6H₂O in methanol gave mononuclear complex [Ni(bpt)₂]· (ClO₄)₂·H₂O and ternary complex [Zn(mpt)₂(dmp)](ClO₄)₂ respectively, where mpt (2,4-dimethoxy-6-(3,5-dimethyl- pyrazol-1-yl)-1,3,5-triazine) and dmp(3,5-dimethylpyrazole) are the alcoholysis products of bpt in the presence of Zn²⁺ ion. A possible mechanism for this catalytic reaction was proposed. X-ray crystal structure for ligand bpt, Ni and Zn complexes are reported. The protonated form of the ligand bpt crystallizes as its perchlorate salt including one molecule of water, [Hbpt·H₂O·ClO₄]. The proton is located on one pyrazole N-atom. [Hbpt·H₂O·ClO₄], in which [Hbpt]⁺ is in cis-cis conformation, are packed in slipped stacks of approximately parallel layers. The Π -Π overlap interactions between the non-protonized pyrazoles of the adjacent layers give a zigzag arrangement of the planar aromatic [Hbpt]⁺ molecules. In [Ni(bpt)₂](ClO₄)₂·H₂O, bpt are meridionally three-coordinated with Ni²⁺. The coordination sphere around Ni²⁺ is a slightly distorted square bipyramid, where four pyrazole nitrogen atoms occupy the basal positions and two triazine nitrogen atoms the apical one. In [Zn(mpt)₂(dmp)](ClO₄)₂, the Zn atom is coordinated with a pair of bidentate mpt ligands and one monodentate dmp ligand, forming a distorted trigonal bipyramid, where the two triazine nitrogen atoms of mpt and one nitrogen atom of dmp occupy the basal positions, and the two pyrazole nitrogen atoms of mpt the apical one.     

The effect of polyoxometallate complexes of nickel and copper on the rate of their heterophase reaction with ammonia

It was established that the compounds formed by the cations in amine complexes of nickel(II) and copper(II) and the anions of polyoxometallates are capable of reacting stoichiometrically with gaseous ammonia when in the hydrated state. Some of the studied compounds are characterized by high sorption capacity (up to 40 molecules of adsorbate to a formula unit of the complex) and exhibit selectivity in the sorption of ammonia in the presence of water vapor. __________ Translated from Teoreticheskaya i éksperimental’naya Khimiya, Vol. 43, No. 3, pp. 189–195, May–June, 2007.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Nickel(II) and Copper(II) Complexes with Schiff Base (1R,2R)-(-)-Diaminocyclohexane-N,N'-bis(3-tert-butyl-5-(4'-benzoic acid)-salicylidene)

Two homochiral metallosalen complexes, Ni(salen) (salen = (1R,2R)-(-)-diaminocyclohexane-N,N'-bis(3-tert-butyl-5-(4'-benzoic acid)-salicylidene) 1 and Cu(salen) 2, have been synthesized and characterized by IR, microanalysis, TGA, powder and single-crystal X-ray crystallography. Both 1 and 2 crystallize in orthorhombic space group P21212 with Z = 4. For 1, a = 12.082(2), b = 15.447(3), c = 18.784(4) , V = 3505.7(12) 3, Mr = 731.50, Dc = 1.386 g/cm3, μ = 0.606 mm–1, F(000) = 1544, the final GOOF = 1.043, R = 0.0496 and wR = 0.1248 for 4791 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). For 2, a = 12.181(2), b = 15.501(3), c = 18.877(4) , V = 3564.3(12) 3, Mr = 736.33, Dc = 1.372 g/cm3, μ = 0.665 mm–1, F(000) = 1548, the final GOOF = 1.062, R = 0.0575 and wR = 0.1508 for 4562 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). The crystal structures of 1 and 2 are isostructural with very similar supramolecular structures. An infinite two-dimensional network is generated by hydrogen bonding interactions and intermolecular π···π interactions.     

Kinetic features of the adsorption of water vapor by copper and nickel ammine complexes with polyoxometallate anions

The rate of adsorption of water vapor by compounds obtained from cationic copper(II) and nickel(II) ammine complexes and polyoxometallate anions may be described by the linear driving force mass transfer model as one or two parallel processes. The differences observed were attributed to differences in the crystal structure of the adsorbents. __________ Translated from Teoreticheskaya i éksperimental’naya Khimiya, Vol. 43, No. 2, pp. 112–117, March–April, 2007.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Electrochemical Properties of [Ni(phen)_3]·(m-nitrobenzoic acid)_2·(H_2O)

A new nickel(II) coordination complex [Ni(phen)3]·(m-nitrobenzoic acid)2·(H2O) was synthesized by self-assembly of m-nitrobenzoic acid, 1,10-phenanthroline and nickelous per- chlorate. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c, with a = 2.4596(6), b = 1.2124(3), c = 1.9824(5) nm, β = 97.088(5)o, V = 5.866(3) nm3, Dc = 1.474 g/cm3, Z = 4, Mr = 1301.82, μ(MoKα) = 0.417 mm-1 F(000) = 2688, R = 0.0493 and wR = 0.1025. Structural deter- mination indicates that the nickel(II) ion is coordinated with six nitrogen atoms from three phens, giving a distorted octahedral coordination geometry. The cyclic voltametric analysis shows that the electron transfer in the electrode reaction is irreversible.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Electrochemical Properties of Complex [Ni(2,2’-bipy)_2(ClC_6H_4COO)(H_2O)](ClO_4)

1 INTRODUCTION Nickel is vital for organism as a trace element and it often acts as component or secondary factor of enzyme. In the latest two decades, biological inor- ganic chemistry of nickel has become one of the hottest fields and the coordination chemistry of nic- kel has made a great progress[1]. Complexes built upon organic aromatic carboxylic acid and metallic ion have attracted chemists’ interest for years due to their potential applications in material, medicine, molecular ele…     

Hydrothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Electrochemical Properties of the Complex Cu(o-Methylbenzoic acid)_2(2,2′-bipy)·(H_2O)

The title complex (C26H24CuN2O5, Mr = 508.01) has been synthesized by o-me- thylbenzoic acid, 2,2′-bipyridine (bipy) and copper perchlorate in the mixed solvent of water and methanol. It crystallizes in orthorhombic, space group P212121 with a = 0.70814(10), b = 1.6953(3), c = 1.9539(3) nm, V = 2.3457(6) nm3, Dc = 1.439 g/cm3, Z = 4, μ = 0.971 mm-1, F(000) = 1052, R = 0.0432 and wR = 0.0860. The structural determination shows that the copper atom is coordinated by three oxygen atoms from two o-methylbenzoic acids and one water molecule together with two nitrogen atoms from 2,2′-bipyridine, giving a distorted square-pyramidal coordination geometry. The cyclic voltammetric behavior of the complex is also discussed.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Electrochemical Properties of the Copper(II) Complex [Cu_4O_4(phen)_4(ClC_6H_4COO)_2(H_2O)_2]·(H_2O)_3

1 INTRODUCTION As we all know, copper is a necessary trace element for human body. For example, a large number of bi- nuclear or multi-nuclear transition metallic complex- es exist in active centers of some metalloprotein[1]. In the 1960’s, Bertand and Bock et al[2] reported the first tetra-nuclear copper complex with Cu4O3 unit. In 1996, a cyclo-tetranucleate complex bridged by pyridine was synthesized by Zhang Hua etc[3]. In 1999, Tan Xiangshi and coworkers[4] presented a cubic tet…     

The inorganic perspective of nerve growth factor: interactions of Cu2+ and Zn2+ with the N-terminus fragment of nerve growth factor encompassing the recognition domain of the TrkA receptor

There is a significant overlap between brain areas with Zn(2+) and Cu(2+) pathological dys-homeostasis and those in which the nerve growth factor (NGF) performs its biological role. The protein NGF is necessary for the development and maintenance of the sympathetic and sensory nervous systems. Its flexible N-terminal region has been shown to be a critical domain for TrkA receptor binding and activation. Computational analyses show that Zn(2+) and Cu(2+) form pentacoordinate complexes involving both the His4 and His8 residues of the N-terminal domain of one monomeric unit and the His84 and Asp105 residues of the other monomeric unit of the NGF active dimer. To date, neither experimental data on the coordination features have been reported, nor has one of the hypotheses according to which Zn(2+) and Cu(2+) may have different binding environments or the Ser1 α-amino group could be involved in coordination been supported. The peptide fragment, encompassing the 1-14 sequence of the human NGF amino-terminal domain (NGF(1-14)), blocked at the C terminus, was synthesised and its Cu(2+) and Zn(2+) complexes characterized by means of potentiometric and spectroscopic (UV/Vis, CD, NMR, and EPR) techniques. The N-terminus-acetylated form of NGF(1-14) was also investigated to evaluate the involvement of the Ser1 α-amino group in metal-ion coordination. Our results demonstrate that the amino group is the first anchoring site for Cu(2+) and is involved in Zn(2+) coordination at physiological pH. Finally, a synergic proliferative activity of both NGF(1-14) and the whole protein on SHSY5Y neuroblastoma cell line was found after treatment in the presence of Cu(2+). This effect was not observed after treatment with the N-acetylated peptide fragment, demonstrating a functional involvement of the N-terminal amino group in metal binding and peptide activity.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Electrochemical Properties of Complex Cu(CH3C6H4COOH)2(2,2''-bipy)·(H2O)

The title complex has been synthesized by 4-methylbenzoic acid and 2,2'-bipyridine (bipy) in the mixed solvent of water and methanol. It crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group (P1-) with a = 0.7047(3), b = 1.1217(5), c = 1.6718(7) nm, α = 103.826(7), β = 90.772(6), γ = 104.195(6)°, C26H25CuN2O5.50, Mr = 517.02, V = 1.2404(9) nm3, Dc = 1.384 g/cm3, Z = 2, F(000) = 536, μ(MoKα= 0.921 mm-1, R = 0.0782 and wR = 0.2172. Structural analysis shows that the copper atom is coordinated with three oxygen atoms from two 4-methylbenzoic acids and one water molecule together with two nitrogen atoms from 2,2'-bipyridine, giving a distorted square-pyramid coordination geometry. The cyclic voltametric behavior of the complex has also been described.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Electrochemical Properties of Complex Cu(CH_3C_6H_4COOH)_2(2,2′-bipy)·(H_2O)

1 INTRODUCTION Inorganic-organic coordination framework has captured the interest of chemists due to its potential applications in adsorption, catalyst, separation and host-guest recognition. Generally, it builds upon the coordination of rigid multi-dentate bridge ligands with proper center metallic ions, and furthermore, weak interactions like hydrogen bond are involved[1, 2]. As an excellent N-donating ligand, 2,2?-bipyridine could coordinate with most transition metals to ge- nerate co…     

配合物[Cu(PTA)(phen)2]·(PTA)·(H2O)4的合成、晶体结构及电化学性质

The title complex has been synthesized by using terephthalic acid (PTA), 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) and copper monohydrate. It crystallizes in monoclinic space group C2/c with a=2.959 0(2) nm, b=1.466 4(10) nm, c=1.764 3(12) nm, β=105.593(11)°, V=7.372(9) nm³, Dc=1.489 g·cm^-3, Z=8, F(000)=3 416, R₁=0.043 6, wR₂= 0.151 9. The crystal structure shows that the copper atom is coordinated with four nitrogen atoms from two phens and one oxygen atom from one terephthalic acid, forming a distorted square-pyramid coordination geometry. The cyclic voltametric behavior of the complex is also reported. CCDC: 277047.     

一种新型含三苯胺的喹啉衍生物及其金属配合物的合成与表征

A new 8-hydroxyquinoline derivative(5)was synthesized and characterized by ESI-MS,~1H NMR spectroscopy,elemental analysis and IR spectroscopy.The photophysical properties of compounds 5,6 and 7 were also deteminedby UV-vis and FL spectroscopy.The vibrational frequency of ligand 5 predicted by using B3LYP method is in goodagreement with experimentally determined values.The compositions of the corresponding copper(Ⅱ)and zinc(Ⅱ)complexes were confirmed to be Cu(C_(29)H_(21)N_2O)_2·H_2O(6)and Zn(C_(29)H_(21)N_2O)_2·H_2O(7)by elementary analysis,thermogravimetry analysis and IR spectroscopy.     

A Potentiometric and Spectroscopic Investigation of Copper(II)– and Zinc(II)–Orotate Complex Equilibria Under Physiological Conditions

A quantitative study of zinc(II) and copper(II) complex formation with orotic acid has been performed under physiological conditions (37°C; 0.15 mol-dm^–3 NaCl) using the glass electrode potentiometric technique. Several species have been identified within the pH range 2–10 for the metal-to-ligand concentration ratios investigated. Three mononuclear complexes, ML, ML₂, and ML₂H_–1, have been characterized with both metals. In addition, the polynuclear species M₃L₂H_–2 has been found with copper(II). Formation constants for all these species have been calculated with the help of the SUPERQUAD computer program. UV absorption and IR spectroscopic measurements combined with speciation calculations have been used to confirm corresponding structures.     

Polarographic investigation of the Cu(II) complex with ampicillin

The complex of Cu(II) ion and ampicillin is investigated polarographically in aqueous medium, at pH = 6, an ionic strength = 0.2, and room temperature. The stoichiometric ratio of Cu(II) and ampicillin in the complex, and the stability constant, logK = 5.1, were determined by Lingane's method.