Density functional theory study of pyrrole adsorption on Mo(110)

The objective of the present study is to identify possible adsorption configurations of pyrrole on Mo(110) using density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Several adsorption configurations were studied including pyrrole and pyrrolyl adsorption as parallel, perpendicular, and tilted adsorption modes relative to the Mo(110) surface plane. Based on the DFT calculations, pyrrole is suggested to adsorb in a parallel mode with respect to the Mo(110) surface through its pi-orbital as mu3,eta(5)-Pyr-0 degrees with an adsorption energy of -28.7 to -31.5 kcal mol(-1). The possibility of a coexisting mode where pyrrole adsorbs on the surface with a slightly tilted molecular plane as mu3,eta(4)(N,C2,C3,C4)-Pyr-5 degrees is also likely to occur, particularly at higher pyrrole coverages. The slightly tilted configuration is suggested to arise from the lateral interactions of adsorbed pyrrole on Mo(110), and not the result of a phase transformation on the surface since this requires a relatively high activation energy as indicated by additional linear synchronous transit (LST)/quadratic synchronous transit (QST) calculations. Both adsorption geometries bond to three surface Mo atoms, and Mo(110) did not promote hydrogen abstraction. Pyrrolyl adsorption on Mo(110) is energetically possible, but unlikely to occur because gas-phase hydrogen has not been previously experimentally observed as a pyrrole decomposition product on Mo(110).     

Spectrophotometric Determination of Some Fluoroquinolone Antibacterials by Ion‐pair Complex Formation with Cobalt (II) Tetrathiocyanate

A new simple extractive spectrophotometric method has been developed for the determination of levofloxacin (I), norfloxacin (II), and ciprofloxacin (III) in pure form and tablets. The method is based on the formation of blue‐colored ion‐pair associates between the drugs and the inorganic complex, cobalt (II) thiocyanate, at pH 2.5. Those ion‐pair associates are readily extracted into an n‐butanol‐dichloromethane solvent mixture (3.5:6.5) and determined spectrophotometrically at 623 nm. The concentration range is 20–240 μg mL^?1 for the three studied drugs. The proposed method was successfully applied to determine these drugs in their tablet formulations, and the results are in good agreement with those obtained by the reference methods.     

Selective rearrangements of 4a,5-epoxides of 4,4-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,6,8a-hexahydronaphthalenes.

Epoxidation selectivity of a number of 4,4-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,6,8a-hexahydronaphthalenes 4 were examined. Exposure of the isolated α-epoxides 7provided excellent yields (79–92%) or rearranged fused indene-oxetanes 8. Treatment of β-epoxides 5 with BF3·OEt₂ also yields oxetanes 8 and related alcohols 9 and 10.     

Dual molecules as new antimalarials

A new antimalarial pharmacological approach based on inhibition of the plasmodial phospholipid metabolism has been developed. The drugs mimic choline structure and inhibit de novo phosphatidylcholine biosynthesis. Three generations of compounds were rationally designed. Bisquaternary ammonium salts showed powerful antimalarial activity, with IC(50) in the nanomolar range. To remedy their low per os absorption, bioisosteric analogues (bis-amidines) were designed and exhibited similar powerful activities. Finally, the third generation compounds are bis-thiazolium salts and their non-ionic precursors: prodrugs, which in vivo can lead to thiazolium drugs after enzymatic transformation. The compounds are equally effective against multiresistant Plasmodium falciparum malaria. These molecules exert a very rapid cytotoxic effect against malarial parasites in the very low nanomolar range and are active in vivo against P. vinckei-infected mice, with ED(50) lower than 0.2 mg/kg. They are able to cure highly infected mice and, retain full activity after a single injection. They also retain full activity against P. falciparum and P. cynomolgi in primate models with no recrudescence and at lower doses. Compounds are accumulated in P.falciparum-infected erythrocyte, which ensures their potency and specificity. Recently, we discovered that compounds also interact with malarial pigment enhancing the antimalarial effect. It is quite likely that they are dual molecules, exerting their antimalarial activity via two simultaneous toxic effects on the intracellular intraerythrocytic parasites. The current leader compounds are accessible in few steps from commercial products. These crystalline molecules present a remarkable biological activity and low toxicity which is promising for the development of a new antimalarial drug.     

n-Hexane cracking over heteropoly acids, 2. Catalytic activity and thermal stability of H4SiW12O40, H6P2W18O62 and H6P2W21O71(H2O)3

The catalytic activity of three heteropoly acids has been studied in n-hexane cracking. Only H₄SiW₁₂O₄₀ does not decompose into oxides at the reaction temperature. Its acidic form is active in cracking but its dehydration leads to an inactive compound.

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Glycosidases in plant tissues of some brassicaceae screening of different cruciferous plants for glycosidases production

Glycosidases namely myrosinase and β-amylase, have been isolated fromBrassicaceae. These enzymes were identified and estimated by the rate of glucose and maltose formation from sinigrin (thioglucosinolate) and amylose (polysaccharides) hydrolysis, respectively. Their activities (U/g dry tissues) varied with the different species of the plant and with the different parts of their tissues. Generally, they were higher in the germinated seeds (3.3-8.0 times) than in powdered or defatted powdered dry seeds. The best amylase and myrosinase extracting solution for radish and white mustard germinated seeds was distilled water, and for turnip germinated seeds, it was 0.1M phosphate buffer, pH 6.0. In the light, the optimum germination temperature for amylase production or activation by radish and white mustard seeds was 25°C, and for turnip seeds, it was 30°C, whereas for myrosinase production or activation by radish and turnip, 25–27°C was the optimum temperature. The highest myrosinase activities in black mustard and radish defatted dry seeds were obtained by extraction with 1% NaCl at 272/30°C and distilled water at 25–27°C, after an incubation period of 4–6 h. Comparative studies indicated that fresh radish roots were the most potent amylase and myrosinase producers compared with radish leaves or roots, stems, and leaves of turnip and cabbage. Amylase and myrosinase were partially purified from water extracts of fresh radish roots by optimum precipitation with ammonium sulfate (100%). Some physicochemical properties were studied.     

Electron-impact coherence parameters for the excitation of the 51 P state of Sr

Electron-photon polarization correlation measurements have been carried out for the excitation of the 5¹P state of Sr at electron impact energies of 30.3 and 58.4 eV and electron scattering angles of 20°–130° for 30.3 eV and 20°–100° for 58.4 eV. The resulting Stokes parametersP ₁,P ₂,P ₃ are used to derive the usual complete scattering parameter sets λ, χ and γ,L _⊥,P _l. New FOMBT calculations for these parameters are reported alongside the measured data and show substantial agreement with the experiment and with recent calculations by Srivastava et al.     

Virtual Screening for Potential Phytobioactives as Therapeutic Leads to Inhibit NQO1 for Selective Anticancer Therapy

NAD(P)H:quinone acceptor oxidoreductase-1 (NQO1) is a ubiquitous flavin adenine dinucleotide-dependent flavoprotein that promotes obligatory two-electron reductions of quinones, quinonimines, nitroaromatics, and azo dyes. NQO1 is a multifunctional antioxidant enzyme whose expression and deletion are linked to reduced and increased oxidative stress susceptibilities. NQO1 acts as both a tumor suppressor and tumor promoter; thus, the inhibition of NQO1 results in less tumor burden. In addition, the high expression of NQO1 is associated with a shorter survival time of cancer patients. Inhibiting NQO1 also enables certain anticancer agents to evade the detoxification process. In this study, a series of phytobioactives were screened based on their chemical classes such as coumarins, flavonoids, and triterpenoids for their action on NQO1. The in silico evaluations were conducted using PyRx virtual screening tools, where the flavone compound, Orientin showed a better binding affinity score of −8.18 when compared with standard inhibitor Dicumarol with favorable ADME properties. An MD simulation study found that the Orientin binding to NQO1 away from the substrate-binding site induces a potential conformational change in the substrate-binding site, thereby inhibiting substrate accessibility towards the FAD-binding domain. Furthermore, with this computational approach we are offering a scope for validation of the new therapeutic components for their in vitro and in vivo efficacy against NQO1.     

Influence of Traces of Water on Adsorption and Diffusion of Hydrocarbons in NaX Zeolite

Measurements have been performed on the influence of a small amount of water on adsorption properties of alkanes (C₃ to C₆) and olefins (C₃ and C₄) in NaX zeolite. Adsorption capacity and heat of adsorption have been measured by a Volume Step method. Kinetics has been measured by Thermal Frequency Response method and the results have been compared with the results obtained by PFG-NMR.It has been found that water reduces the adsorption capacity especially at low adsorbate concentration. The heat of adsorption is slightly reduced by water. The kinetics of alkanes is always reduced by the adsorbed water. On the contrary, the diffusion kinetics of olefins is improved or remains unchanged, depending of the sorbat concentration.     

Convenient Synthesis of 6H-[1,2,4,5]Tetrazino[3,2-b]quinazolin-6-ones

Summary.  The reaction of 3-amino-2-thioxo-4(1H)-quinazolinone or its 2-methylthio derivative with hydrazonoyl halides in the presence of ethanol and triethylamine affords 6H-[1,2,4,5]tetrazino[3, 2-b]quinazolin-6-ones. Received January 2, 2001. Accepted (revised) April 11, 2001