Recent liquid chromatographic-(tandem) mass spectrometric applications in proteomics

Conventional proteomics makes use of two-dimensional gel electrophoresis followed by mass spectrometric analysis of tryptic fragments derived from in-gel digestion of proteins. Although being a very strong technique capable of separating and visualizing hundreds of proteins, 2D-gel electrophoresis has some well-documented disadvantages as well. More recently, liquid chromatographic-(tandem) mass spectrometric techniques have been developed to overcome some of the shortcomings of 2D-gel electrophoresis. In this review we have described several recent applications of liquid chromatography-(tandem) mass spectrometry in the field of proteomics and especially in the field of membrane proteomics, quantitative proteomics and in the analysis of post-translational modifications.     

Ion-exchange properties of silica gel with covalently bonded histidine

The ion-exchange and acid-base properties of Silasorb 600 (10 μm) with immobilized histidine (His-SiO₂) were investigated. The acid-base properties of the sorbent were estimated from the dependence sof the retention of organic acids and bases on the eluent pH. The effect of various organic modifiers (benzoic, citric, oxalic, and sulfuric acids) and the eluent pH on the retention of inorganic ions was studied. It was shown that His-SiO₂ exhibits anion-exchange properties in acidic and weakly acidic media at pH < 5.7. Eight anions were separated under optimal conditions on a 150 × 4.6-mm column in 21 min using a 5 mM oxialic acid solution as an eluent.     

Time spectroscopy in theA 1∑ u + state of Li2

We have determined effective cross-sections for resonant transfer of excitation energy from state-selected Li₂ molecules to ground state Li atoms $$Li_2 A\left( {\upsilon ',J'} \right) + Li2S \to Li_2 X\left( {\upsilon '',J''} \right) + Li2P$$ with two different experimental techniques. Absolute cross-sections were derived from lifetime measurements of 114 rotational levels of theA-state subject to resonant collisions which belong to vibrational statesv′=4, 5, 6, 7 and 11 of⁶Li₂ and⁷Li₂. Cross-sections amount to several thousand Ų dropping off sharply with a resonance half-width of about 16 cm^?1. The resonance behaviour of the collision cross-section inferred from lifetime data could be confirmed by a double resonance technique probing the number of excited atoms with a second laser while the first laser was scanned over the Li₂ X?A absorption band. Due to their high reliability our data prove a good basis for the test of theoretical models. In contrast to earlier investigations significant deviations were found to exist between the measured cross-sections and those predicted by the first-order dipole-dipole scattering theory.     

Synthesis and properties of N-methylmorpholinium 4aryl-6-methyl-5-phenylcarbamoyl-3cyano-1,4dihydropyridine-2-thiolates. Molecular and crystalline structure of 2allylthio-6-methyl-5-phenylcarbamoyl-4-(2chlorophenyl)-3-cyano-1,4-dihydropyridine

By the condensation of an aromatic aldehyde, the anilide of acetoacetic acid, cyanothioacetamide, and Nmethylmorpholine, substituted N-methylmorpholinium 1,4-dihydropyridine-2-thiolates have been synthesized and subsequently used in the synthesis of the corresponding thiones, 2-alkylthiopyridines, thieno[2, 3b]pyridines, and disulfides. X-ray diffraction has been used to establish the structure of 2-allylthio-6-methyl-5phenylcarbamoyl-4-(2-chlorophenyl)-3-cyano-1, 4-dihydropyridine.T. G. Shevchenko Lugansk State Pedagogical Institute, Lugansk 348011. A. N. Nesmeyanov Institute of Heteroorganic Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 117813. N. D. Zelinskii Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 117913. Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 9, pp. 1243–1251, September, 1996. Original article submitted May 13, 1996.     

The effect of mechanical activation on the thermal decomposition of chalcopyrite

Experimental results on the influence of preliminary mechanical activation on the thermal decomposition of chalcopyrite are presented and discussed. The following experimental facts were found:

Organophosphorus reagents as extractants-part 3. Synergic effect of triphenyl phosphine oxide and bis(diphenyl phosphinyl) alkanes on extraction of iron(III) from thiocyanate medium with 2,4-pentdione

The extraction of iron(III) from thiocyanate medium was carried out with a synergic combination of 2,4-pentdione (Hacac) and either triphenyl phosphine oxide (Ph(3) PO) or bis (diphenylphosphinyl) alkanes, Ph(2)P(O)(CH(2))(n).P(O)PH(2) [ligand abbreviation, n: dpeO(2), 2; dpbO(2), 4]. Iron(III) was quantitatively separated from its binary mixture with chromium(III), manganese(III), cobalt(II), nickel(II), zinc(II), cadmium(II), mercury(II), lead(II), magnesium(II) and from steel samples. Copper(II) and silver(I) however, interfered. The percentage extraction was 99.0%. The respective extraction constants, K(HA), K(L) or K(syn), for the extracted species, [Fe(NCS)(acac)(2)(H(2)O)] (HA Hacac), Fe(NCS)(3)L(2) [L b Ph(3)PO, dpeO(2) or dpbO(2)], or Fe(NCS)(acac)(2)L were found to be: K(HA), 1.48 x 10(3), K(L), 1.80 x 10(2) (L Ph(3)PO), 2.02 x 10(2) (L dpeO(2) or dpbO(2)) and K(syn), 1.87 x 10(6) (L Ph(3)PO), 2.56 x 10(6) [L dpeO(2) or dpbO(2)].     

Effect of modified fibre glass on the structure and thermophysical properties of pentaplast(pentane)

The results of experimental investigations of the effects of ground fibre glass on the structural parameters and thermophysical characteristics of pentaplast(pentane) were assessed.The degree of crystallinity, thermal conductivity, specific heat and density of pentaplast containing various amounts of modified fibre glass were determined experimentally.The results obtained are discussed in terms of modern theories of the effects of fillers on the properties and structures of polymers.

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Zusammenfassung Es werden die Ergebnisse der experimentellen Untersuchungen des Einfl usses von gemahlenem Fiberglas auf die Strukturparameter und thermophysikalischen Eigenschaften von Pentaplast (Pentan) gewertet.Der Kristallinitätsgrad, das Wärmeleitvermögen, die spezifische Wärme und die Dichte von Pentaplast mit verschiedenem Gehalt an modifiziertem Fiberglas wurde experimentell ermittelt.Die erhaltenen Ergebnisse wurden hinsichtlich moderner Theorien über den Einfluß von Streckmitteln auf die Eigenschaften und die Struktur von Polymeren diskutiert.

     

Chemistry of heteroanalogs of isoflavones. 16. Benzthiazole analogs of isoflavones

The reaction of a-(2-benzthiazolyl)-2, 4-dihydroxy-5-alkylacetophenones with anhydrides and chlorides of carboxylic acids yielded 3-(2-benzthiazolyl)chromones with electron-acceptor and electron-donor substituents, as well as chromones unsubstituted in the 2 -position. Their acylation, alkylation, and aminoacylation reactions and their interaction with electrophilic and nucleophilic reagents were studied.Taras Shevchenko Kiev University, Kiev 252017. Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 4, pp. 464–471, April, 1994. Original article submitted March 5, 1994.     

Heteronuclear solid-state correlation spectroscopy

Two-dimensional NMR methods are proposed for correlating the spectra of abundant and dilute spins in solids. The techniques simplify assignment and permit determination of shielding tensors even when extensive overlaps occur. Spin diffusion among abundant spins can be observed indirectly.