Polyelectrolyte-induced peeling of charged multilamellar vesicles

We study mixtures of charged surfactants, which alone in solution form uni- and multilamellar vesicles, and oppositely charged polyelectrolytes (PEs). The phase behavior is investigated at fixed surfactant concentration as a function of the PE-to-surfactant charge ratio, x. We find that, for x > 0, aggregates form. Light microscopy and X-ray scattering experiments show that the isoelectric point plays a crucial role, since the morphology and the microscopic structure of the aggregates are different before (x < or = 1) and after the isoelectric point (x > 1). To better understand the dynamics for the formation of PE/surfactant complexes, we perform light microscopy experiments where we follow in real time the effect of a PE solution on one multilamellar vesicle (MLV). We find that the PE induces a peeling of the bilayers of the MLV one by one. The peeling is accompanied by strong shape fluctuations of the MLV and leads ultimately to a pile of small aggregates. This novel phenomenon is analyzed in detail and discussed in terms of PE-induced tension and pore formation and growth in a surfactant bilayer.     

Eine einfache und genaue Bestimmung des Vitamins B1

Zusammenfassung Die hier beschriebene Hefegärungsmethode nützt die Tatsache aus, daß Hefe aus einer aneurinhaltigen Lösung dieses quantitativ aufnimmt und in Carboxylase umwandelt, durch die in einem Gärsubstrat die CO₂-Bildung gefördert wird. Im Gegensatz zu den bisher bekannten Gärmethoden benutzt diese Methode praktisch vitamin-B₁-frei gezüchtete Hefereinkulturen, wodurch gleichmäßigere Versuchsergebnisse gewährleistet werden.Die auf Aneurin zu untersuchenden Substanzen werden in salzsaurer Lösung in der Hitze extrahiert, wodurch auch das carboxylasegebundene Aneurin, also somit das Gesamtaneurin, erfaßt wird. In einfachen Gärgefäßen wird je 1 ccm aneurinhaltige Lösung mit dem Gärsubstrat vermischt; die gebildeten CO₂-Mengen werden graphisch ausgewertet, auf Grund einer Proportionalität von CO₂-Entwicklungsgeschwindigkeit mit dem Logarithmus der Aneurinkonzentration. Es ist möglich, in 1 ccm Lösung Mengen zwischen 0,01 und 1,0 mit gleicher relativer Genauigkeit zu erfassen.Die hier beschriebene Methode erlaubt es, wenn nur die entsprechenden Mengen gleichartigen Gärsubstrates vorhanden sind (siehe S. 255/56) in einer 8-stündigen Versuchsperiode 64 und mehr Bestimmungen mit gleicher Genauigkeit durchzuführen.Die Fehlergrenze unserer Methode ist, peinlich sauberes Arbeiten und entsprechende Übung vorausgesetzt, äußerst niedrig und liegt bei ± 3%. Sie liegt daher unter dem mit ± 8% angegebenen Fehler des Phycomycestestes, obwohl dessen Erfassungsbreite geringer ist.Die Versuche wurden im Jahre 1944 in den Laboratorien des Anatomischen und des Medizinisch-chemischen Institutes der Universität Wien (Vorstände: Prof. Dr.E. Pernkopf bzw. Prof. Dr.H. K. Barrenscheen) und unter dankenswerter Unterstützung von Herrn Prof. Dr. Dr.Th. Leipert durchgeführt.K. Gratzl (dzt. I. Chem. Lab. der Univ. Wien).     

Synthesis of 24-Methylidene[24-14C]- and 24-Methylidene[7-3H]cholesterol

The syntheses of 24-methylidene[24-¹⁴C]cholesterol ( 7a ) and of 24-methylidene[7-³H]cholesterol ( 7b ) from commercially available (20S)-3-oxopregn-4-ene-20-carbaldehyde ( 1 ) are described. The method also provides simple preparations of 3β-acetoxy[24-¹⁴C]chol-5-en-24-oic acid ( 4 ) and 24-oxocholest-5-en-3β-yl acetate ( 6b ).     

High sensitivity determination of valproic acid in mouse plasma using semi-automated sample preparation and liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometric detection

A high-throughput liquid chromatography/electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (LC/ESI-MS/MS) assay using automated sample preparation has been developed for the determination of valproic acid (VPA) in mouse plasma. A liquid-handling system was programmed to prepare calibration standard solutions in plasma, as well as quality controls and clinical samples. Plasma protein precipitation was performed on a 96-well plate, and the collected supernatant was directly injected into a reversed-phase LC/ESI-MS/MS system in the negative ionization mode. The calibration curve for VPA was linear over a dynamic range of 0.15-100 microg/mL. The limit of detection was 75 ng/mL and the lower limit of quantitation was 150 ng/mL. Intra- and inter-day validation assays of the semi-automated plasma analysis showed satisfactory accuracy and precision.     

Synthesis and Structure Elucidation of Pyrimidobenzimidazoles and Fused Derivatives II [1]. Dodecahydrobenzimidazo-[2,1-b]quinazolines and Decahydrobenzimidazo-[2,1-b]benzo[h]quinazolines [2]

Summary.  The cyclization reactions of trans-3a-hexahydro-2-benzimidazolamine with 2-alkylidene- and 2-benzylidenecyclohexanones and α-tetralones, respectively, yield mixtures of two isomeric condensates each. Thorough high resolution NMR analyses (¹H and ¹³C NMR, HH-COSY, gs-HSQC, gs-HMBC, 1D TOCSY, and 1D NOE difference spectra) revealed that the corresponding isomers are in all cases linearly fused diastereomeric 12α- and 12β-substituted trans-6aα-dodecahydrobenzimidazo[2,1-b]quinazolines and 7α-substituted trans-8aβ- and trans-8aα-decahydrobenzimidazo[2,1-b]benzo[h]quinazolines, respectively. The formation of corresponding angularly fused regioisomers was not observed so far. The stereochemistry and the tautomerism of some bases and their hydrochlorides as well as the regiospecific course of the cyclization reactions are discussed. Biological tests showed that the novel compounds don’t exert remarkable antibacterial and antimycotic effects. Received November 3, 1999. Accepted November 30, 1999     

Synthese und Strukturaufklärung von Pyrimidobenzimidazolen und kondensierten Derivaten, 3. Mitt. [1,2]. Decahydropyrimido[1,2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">a</Emphasis>]benzimidazol-2-ole und Octahydropyrimido[1,2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">a</Emphasis>]benzimidazole

Zusammenfassung.  Die Reaktion von racemischem trans-Hexahydrobenzimidazol-2-amin mit drei ausgew?hlten vinylogen Ketonen unter milden Bedingungen wurde untersucht. Nur im Fall der Umsetzung mit 4-Phenyl-3-buten-2-on konnten Cycloadditionsprodukte isoliert werden. Diese sind laut NMR-Analysen Gemische von zwei der acht m?glichen Diastereomeren, n?mlich von rac-2β-Methyl-4β-phenyl-trans-5aα- und trans-5aβ-decahydropyrimido[1,2-a]benzimidazol-2α-ol. Bei Umsetzungen des Amins mit Phenylbutenon bei erhoühten Temperatur sowie mit, 2-Methyl-1-phenyl-1-penten-3-on und 4^′-Chlorchalkon bildeten sich Gemische entsprechend substituierter rac-4α-Phenyl-trans-5aβ- und trans-5aα-octahydropyrimido[1,2-a]benzimidazole. Struktur und Stereochemie der Titelverbindungen und ihrer Hydrochloride wurden anhand NMR-spektroskopischer Untersuchungen aufgekl?rt. Die Ringschlu?reaktionen verlaufen in allen F?llen gleichgerichtet regio-, jedoch nicht diastereoselektiv. Versuche zur Beeinflussung der Regio- und/oder Diastereoselektivit?t der Cyclisierungsreaktion durch Variation der Reaktionsbedingungen hatten keinen Erfolg.

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Synthesis and Structure Elucidation of Pyrimidobenzimidazoles and Fused Derivatives III [1,2]. Decahydropyrimido[1,2- a ]benzimidazol-2-oles and Octahydropyrimido[1,2- a ]benzimidazoles

Summary.  The reaction of racemic trans-hexahydrobenzimidazol-2-amine with three vinylogous ketones under mild conditions was studied. Only in the case of 4-phenyl-3-buten-2-one cycloaddition products could be isolated. According to NMR spectroscopy they consist of mixtures of two of eight possible diastereomers: rac-2β-methyl-4β-phenyl-trans-5aα- and trans-5aβ-decahydropyrimido[1,2-a]benzimidazol-2α-ole. Reaction of the amine with the butenone at higher temperature and with, 2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-penten-3-one, and 4^′-chlorochalcone afforded mixtures of two diastereomers each, which turned out as rac-4α-phenyl-trans-5aβ- and trans-5aα-octahydropyrimido[1,2-a]benzimidazoles. Complete structural and stereochemical assignments of the title compounds and their hydrochlorides were established by NMR spectroscopic investigations. The results showed that all investigated cyclization reactions proceeded regioselectively with equal orientation of the components, but not diastereoselectively. Variation of the reaction conditions did influence neither regio- nor diastereoselectivity.

Received October 19, 2000. Accepted October 30, 2000     

Special Reactions of α,β-Unsaturated Ketones III [1]. Formation and Structure Elucidation of Dimers of 2-Aryl-methyleneketones: (5E)-5-Benzylidene-9β-phenyl-trans-4a-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8,9a-decahydroxanthen-4aα-ol and 3β,5β-Bis-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2α,4β,6α-trimethyl-4α-propionyl-cyclohexanone [2]

Summary.  The reaction of 2-benzylidenecyclohexanone and 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methyl-1-penten-3-one with guanidine did not yield the expected 4-phenylhexahydro-2-quinazolinamine and 4-(p-methoxyphenyl)-dihydro-2-pyrimidinamine, respectively, but nitrogen-free products which turned out as [3+3]- and [4+2]-cycloadducts of two molecules of the applied vinylogous ketone each. According to elemental analyses, mass spectra, and, in particular, NMR analyses (¹H and ¹³CNMR, HH-COSY, gs-HSQC, gs-HMBC, 1D TOCSY, NOESY, and 1D NOE difference spectra), the prepared dimers were identified as racemic (5E)-5-benzylidene-9β-phenyl-trans-4a-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8,9a-decahydroxanthen-4aα-ol and 3β,5β-bis-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2α,4β,6α-trimethyl-4α- propionylcyclohexanone, respectively. Structure and stereochemistry of the dimers are elucidated, and mechanisms for their formation are proposed. Received April 11, 2001. Accepted (revised) May 18, 2001     

Squares of characters and finite groups

Let G be a finite group and χ be an irreducible complex character. We study the character χ² in the case that χ(1) is a prime power.