Development of a N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase (NAG) assay on a centrifugal lab-on-a-compact-disc (Lab-CD) platform

A centrifugal microfluidic platform, which is also known as lab-on-a-compact-disc (Lab-CD), was developed for use as a urinary N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase (NAG) activity assay. In this work, Lab-CD design, centrifugal operations and analytical procedures were established. Automated liquid handling on Lab-CD processes, such as fluid transport, sample metering, mixing, and fluorescence detection are accomplished using a portable Lab-CD system. The linearity of the NAG assay using 4-methylumbelliferyl-N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminide (4-MU-GlcNAc) was found to be acceptable in the range of 2.5 to 20 U L(-1); the relative standard deviations for the fluorescence intensity of eight samples (7.5 U L(-1)) was 6.4%. Clinical diagnostics is one of the most promising applications for Lab-CD technologies. All the benefits of miniaturization, such as reduced sample requirement, reduced reagent consumption and automation, are realized in this investigation.     

The synthesis of (±) cis-trikentrin a

The synthesis of a novel sponge metabolite is described, utilising an aryl radical cyclisation to form the substituted indane system.     

[Cu3(dppm)3(μ 3-I)2][(0.5TCNQ)], a radical salt derived from a donor with a copper(I) trimer

A radical salt 1, [Cu₃(dppm)₃(μ ₃-I)₂][(0.5TCNQ)], has been prepared by reaction of CuI, dppm (diphenylphosphinomethane) and TCNQ (7,7′,8,8′-tetracyanoquinodimethane) with a molar ratio of 1 : 1 : 0.5 and characterized by IR, UV–Vis and solid-emission spectroscopy. Its structure was determined by X-ray crystallography. 1 also has photoluminescence (λ _max = 653 nm) at room temperature. Magnetic properties indicate that TCNQ is in the reduced state (TCNQ^2?).     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel Hetero-bimetallic Complex with a Three-dimensional Network Structure: Bis(malonato)tetra(aqua)calcum(II)cobalt(II)

1INTRODUCTION There has been considerable interest in the designand synthesis of transition metal complexes withcarboxylate ligands in coordination chemistry due tothe fact that this type of complexes has potentialapplications in molecule-based magnets,catalysis,supramolecular chemistry and biological systems[1～3].As an important flexibility dicarboxylate ligand,malonate dianion may act as momodentate,chelatedbidentate and tridentate bridging ligands to formvarious1D,2D and3D structures[…     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a New Dinuclear Manganese(Ⅱ) Manganese(Ⅲ) Complex of a Macrocyclic Ligand

A mixed-valence dinuclear manganese complex, [MnⅡMnⅢL](ClO4)·1/2MeOH, where L is a macrocyclic ligand derived from the cyclocondensation of sodium 2,6-diformyl-4-methylphenolate with N,N-bis(2-aminoethyl)-2-hydroxybenzyl amine, was obtained and its structure was determined by X-ray diffraction. The orange crystal is a monoclinic system with space group P21/c and lattice parameters a=1.1617(4), b=1.4005(3), c=1.4641(3) nm, β=113.03(2)°, and Z=2. The crystal structure shows that each pendant-arm is bonded in a bidentate fashion to the adjacent metal atom and that both the arms are on the same side of the macrocycle. The two Mn atoms are bridged by two μ2-phenoxy oxygen atoms of the tetra-imine macrocycle, and each Mn atom, locating in a trigonal prismatic coordination environment(N3O3), is six-coordinated by the two imine nitrogen atoms, one tertiary nitrogen atom and a pendant phenol moiety apart from the two oxygen atoms.     

Friedl(a)nder缩合反应研究新进展

由于Friedl(a)nder缩合反应通常是以邻氨基苯甲醛为原料与各种含α-氢的醛或酮发生缩合,其缩合反应应用于杂环化学、天然产物化学、药物化学、配位化学、金属有机化学、不对称有机合成化学等诸多研究领域.综述了国内外Friedl(a)nder缩合反应的研究进展近况.     

苯在Rh(111)表面化学吸附的DV-X_(a)研究

近年来,对于苯在Rh表面化学吸附的模式,吸附态结构和性质等问题已经在实验和理论上得到了广泛的研究,包括TDS、LEED、UPS、ELS和TPD等光谱分析方法,为研究C_6H_6与Rh的相互作用积累了大量的实验数据,提供了C_6H_6吸附在Rh(111)面上的各种可能结构和吸附成键等信息。但是所有这些实验结果还需要根据电子结构和成键性能进行详细的理论分析,以便对C_6H_6 Rh(111)吸附体系的相互作用机理有更深刻的认识。原子簇模型为处理吸附相互作用提供了一个简化的图象,它已被大量用来分析吸附物与衬底的相互作用。对于C_6H_6在过渡金属表面吸附曾经有人做过分子轨道(EHMO)的计算     

Molecular and Supramolecular Structures of a Nickel(II)–Copper(II)–Nickel(II) Trinuclear Complex Containing a New Macrocyclic Oxamido Complex Ligand

The title complex, [Cu(NiL)₂(H₂O)₂](ClO₄)₂, has been obtained by self-assembly, where [NiL] is a new macrocyclic oxamido complex ligand. In the crystal, a new kind of supramolecular interaction between the carbon atoms of the oxamido group of each [NiL] complex ligand in a [Cu(NiL)₂(H₂O)₂]^{2 +} cation and the oxygen atom of one of the ester carbonyls of another [Cu(NiL)₂(H₂O)₂]^{2 +} cation, and C—HO, O—HO and interactions are observed and link the trinuclear fragments and perchlorate ions to form a 3D supramolecular network.     

Cobalt(Ⅱ) and Cadimium(Ⅱ) Metal-organic Frameworks Supported by a Multicarboxylate Ligand

Two metal-organic frameworks(MOFs) of formulae [Co_7(L)_3(4,4?-BPy)_2(OH)_2(H_2O)_6]·-4 H_2O(1) and [Cd_2(L)(2,2?-BPy)2]n(2, H_4L = 5-(3,5-dicarboxybenzyloxy)-isophthalic acid,2,2?-BPy = 2,2?-bipyridine, 4,4?-BPy = 4,4?-bipyridine) were synthesized under solvothermal conditions. The structures of 1 and 2 were characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction analysis.In complex 1, six cobalt atoms were connected by oxygen atoms to form a defect dicubane structure. The defect dicubane structures were further linked by Co(4,4?-BPy) units to generate a3-D network structure. Compound 2 displays a 2-D chain structure. The photoluminescent property of complex 2 is investigated. The results show the exclusive luminescence emission bands being originated from intraligand π-π* transitions.     

Unlocking a (Pseudo)-Mechanically Interlocked Molecule with a Coronene “Shoehorn”

Mechanically interlocked molecules (MIMs) have gained increasing interest during the last decades, not only because of their aesthetic appeal, but also because their unique properties have allowed them to find applications in nanotechnology, catalysis, chemosensing and biomedicine. Herein we describe how a pyrene molecule with four octynyl substituents can be easily encapsulated within the cavity of a tetragold(I) rectangle-like metallobox, by template formation of the metallo-assembly in the presence of the guest. The resulting assembly behaves as a mechanically interlocked molecule (MIM), in which the four long limbs of the guest protrude from the entrances of the metallobox, thus locking the guest inside the cavity of the metallobox. The new assembly resembles a metallo-suit[4]ane, given the number of protruding long limbs and the presence of the metal atoms in the host molecule. However, unlike normal MIMs, this molecule can release the tetra-substituted pyrene guest by the addition of coronene, which can smoothly replace the guest in the cavity of the metallobox. Combined experimental and computational studies allowed the role of the coronene molecule in facilitating the release of the tetrasubstituted pyrene guest to be explained, through a process that we named “shoehorning”, as the coronene compresses the flexible limbs of the guest so that it can reduce its size to slide in and out the metallobox.     

Synthesis,structure and magnetism of a hydrogen-bond-linked three-dimensional network of a novel nickel(II)–cobalt(II)–nickel(II) complex containing a new macrocyclic mononuclear complex ligand

A novel trinuclear complex, [Co(NiL)₂(H₂O)₂](ClO₄)₂ · 2C₂H₅OH, was prepared by self-assembly using [NiL] as a new complex ligand; L is the dianion of dimethyl 5,6,7,8,15,16-hexahydro-6,7-dioxodibenzo[1,4,8,11]tetraazacyclotetradecine-13,18-dicarboxylate. The structure of the trinuclear complex was determined by X-ray crystallography. The Co^II ion is at the center of the trinuclear complex cation and occupies a distorted octahedral O₆ environment, approximating to O _h with a ⁴ T _1g ground state for Co^II that has an unquenched spin–orbit coupling reflected in the magnetic properties. Two Ni^II ions reside in completely same and slightly distorted square-planar N₄ coordination geometries. Co^II and each Ni^II are bridged by an oxamido group from one of the two macrocyclic ligands (L). O—H...O and ... interactions link the trinuclear fragments, perchlorate ions and C₂H₅OH molecules to form a three-dimensional supramolecular architecture.     

Synthesis of alkyl (α-phenylthioalkenyl) ketones containing a (Z)-trisubstituted olefinic fragment

Warren"s method, which has been proposed for the synthesis of -phenylthiodialkyl ketones, appeared to be inefficient for the preparation of their alkenyl alkyl analogs. The latter were prepared in good yields by alkenylation of alkyl phenylthiomethyl ketones with alkenyl bromides.     

New group 14 element(IV) β-diiminates and a Sn(II) analogue

Seven group 14 element(IV) compounds 2-7 have been prepared, derived either (2-5) from the potassium β-diketiminate K(L) [L = {N(Ar)C(Me)}₂CH, Ar = C₆H₃Prⁱ₂-2,6] (1) or the known lithium β-dialdiminate Li(L′)] [L′ = {N(Ar)C(H)}₂CPh, Ar = C₆H₃Prⁱ₂-2,6]. Treatment of 1 with Bu^tC(O)Cl, Me₃SiCl, Ph₃SnCl, or Me₃SnCl afforded {N(Ar)C(Me)}₂C(H)C(O)Bu^t (2), [ArNC(Me)C(H)C(Me)N(Ar)SiMe₃] (3), [HN(Ar)C(Me)C(H)C(CH₂SnPh₃)N(Ar)] (4), or (5), respectively. Compounds 4 and 5 are remarkable as they have arisen from a tautomer of 1; crystalline centrosymmetric 5 has a fused tricyclic structure, a central eight-membered ring flanked by two six-membered rings. The compounds [GeCl₂(L′)(OGeCl₃)] (6) or [SnCl(L′)Me₂] (7), the first group 14 metal β-dialdiminates, were obtained from Li(L′) and (GeCl₃)₂O or Me₂SnCl₂, respectively. The Sn(II) compound SnCl(L′) (8) was prepared from SnCl₂ and K(L′). The molecular structures of the crystalline compounds 3-8 are reported.     

Electrogeneration and characterization of a poly(pyrrole–nickel (II) chlorin) electrode

We describe herein, the electrochemical properties of an hydroporphyrin of Ni(II) substituted by two pyrrole groups in organic media (THF and CH₂Cl₂). In the anodic region it has been shown that the electrochemical behaviour of this complex investigated by cyclic voltammetry and coulometry coupled with UV–visible spectroscopy is strongly dependent on the nature of the solvent.Furthermore, the electrochemical oxidation of the pyrrrole groups has led to the first example of an electrogenerated polypyrrole–metallochlorin film. The resulting modified electrodes exhibit the same electrochemical properties as the monomer free in solution. Preliminary experiments have also demonstrated the possibility to study electrochemically this polymeric film in CH₃CN contrary to the Ni(II) chlorin, which is insoluble in this medium.     

Syntheses and Bioactivity of 4″-Sulfonate-5-triphenylsilyl Avermectin B_(1a) and Ivermectin B_(1a) Derivatives

IntroductionAvermectins occuring in nature are macro-cyclic lactones with important anthelmintic,insec-ticidal and miticidal activities.Avermectins andtheir many analogues,such as ivermectins( 2 2 ,2 3-dihydroavermectin B1) and4″- epi- ( methylamino) -4″- deoxyavermectin B1benzoate[1] ,bind to verte-brates′ and invertebrates′ γ- gaminobutyric acid( GABA ) - gated and invertebrate glutamate- gatedchloride channels to increase ion conductance,thereby disrupting inhibitory or excitatory ac…     

Iron(Ⅱ) hydrides bearing a tetradentate PSNP ligand

Iron(II) hydrides bearing PSNP tetradentate ligand were synthesized and well characterized. The hydrido iron complex [2H(NCMe)](BF₄) is an extremely efficient catalyst for the hydroboration of aldehydes at room temperature.