A Rationally Designed Bimetallic Platinum (II)-Ferrocene Antitumor Agent Induces Non-Apoptotic Cell Death and Exerts in Vivo Efficacy

Despite phenomenal clinical success, the efficacy of platinum anticancer drugs is often compromised due to inherent and acquired drug resistant phenotypes in cancers. To circumvent this issue, we designed two heterobimetallic platinum (II)-ferrocene hybrids that display multi-pronged anticancer action. In cancer cells, our best compound, 2 , platinates DNA, produces reactive oxygen species, and has nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum as potential targets. The multi-modal mechanism of action of these hybrid agents lead to non-apoptotic cell death induction which enables circumventing apoptosis resistance and significant improvement in platinum cross resistance profile. Finally, in addition to describing detail mechanistic insights, we also assessed its stability in plasma and demonstrate anticancer efficacy in an in vivo A2780 xenograft model. Strikingly, compared to oxaliplatin, our compound displays better tolerability, safety profile and efficacy in vivo.     

Molecular Interactions of Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drug Dolonex in Aqueous Solutions of L-Alanine/L-Valine at Different Temperatures: Viscometric Approach

Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A - The viscosities of aqueous solutions of L-alanine and L-valine with non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug dolonex (0.020, 0.040, 0.060 mol kg–1) have...     

A simple internal charge transfer probe offering dual optical detection of Co (II) via color and fluorescence modulations

A newly designed internal charge transfer chemosensor, DIPZON exhibits Co²⁺ selective optical responses, which include 112 nm red shift in absorption and a dramatic 37-fold enhancement in the fluorescence output in the buffer CH₃OH/H₂O (1:1 v/v) system. By contrast, the optical responses were not as sensitive with several other biologically relevant metal ions examined with the binding interactions following the sequence Co²⁺ > Cu²⁺ > Zn²⁺ > Cd²⁺ >> Ba²⁺ ≈ Ca²⁺ ≈ Mg²⁺ ≈ K⁺ ≈ Na⁺ ≈ Li⁺.     

Non-ionic surfactant catalyzed synthesis of Betti base in water

We have developed an efficient non-ionic surfactant (Triton X-100) catalyzed multicomponent synthesis of Betti base from secondary amine, aromatic aldehydes, and β-naphthol using Mannich-type reaction in water. Lewis and Brønsted acid catalysts, ionic and non-ionic surfactant have been screened for the reaction. Non-ionic surfactant (Triton X-100) gave the best results and the reaction proceeds through the imine formation, which is stabilized by colloidal dispersion and undergoes nucleophilic addition to afford the corresponding N,N-dialkylated Betti base in excellent yields.     

Health risks associated with the exposure to uranium and heavy metals through potable groundwater in Uttarakhand state of India

The present work aims to assess health risks associated with the exposure to uranium and heavy metals via potable groundwater in Uttarakhand state of India. For this purpose, potable groundwater samples were collected from the area and analyzed using LED fluorimetry and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICPMS). The radiological (carcinogenic) and chemical (non-carcinogenic) risks associated with the exposure to uranium in majority of locations were observed below the safe limits suggested by WHO and USEPA. The levels of heavy metals present in potable groundwater were found well below the permissible limits recommended by WHO. An inter-comparison exercise between the results obtained with LED fluorimetry and ICPMS techniques was performed for the assurance of reliability and accuracy of results. The results were found in good agreement with each other.

     

Synthetic Approaches to Star‐Shaped Molecules with 1,3,5‐Trisubstituted Aromatic Cores

Herein, we summarize the synthetic approaches that have been developed for the synthesis of star‐shaped molecules. Typically, to design such highly functionalized molecules, simple building blocks are first assembled through trimerization reactions, starting from commercially available starting materials. Then, these building blocks are synthetically manipulated to generate extended star‐shaped molecules. We also discuss the syntheses of star‐shaped molecules that contain 2,4,6‐trisubstituted 1,3,5‐triazine or 1,3,5‐trisubstituted benzene rings as a central core and diverse substituted styrene, phenyl, and fluorene derivatives at their periphery, which endows these molecules with extended conjugation. A variety of metal‐catalyzed reactions, such as Suzuki, Buchwald–Hartwig, Sonogashira, Heck, and Negishi cross‐coupling reactions, as well as metathesis, have been employed to functionalize a range of star‐shaped molecules. The methods described herein will be helpful for designing a wide range of intricate compounds that are highly valuable in the fields of supramolecular chemistry and materials science. Owing to space limitations, we will not cover all of the publications on this topic. Instead, we will focus on examples that were reported by our research group and other relevant recent literature. Apart from the trimerization sequence, this Minireview has been structured based on the key reactions that were used to prepare the star‐shaped molecules and other higher analogues. Finally, some examples that do not fit into this classification are discussed.     

Synthesis of coumarin based Knoevenagel-Ugi adducts by a sequential one pot five-component reaction and their biological evaluation as anti-bacterial agents

An efficient multicomponent synthesis of Ugi compounds comprising coumarin backbone has been achieved by employing one pot five component sequential Knoevenagel-Ugi reaction. This method offers the advantages of easy handling procedure, atom economy, mild reaction conditions and good yields of products. A molecular library was synthesized by changing the substituents on two of the independent starting materials. The synthesized compounds were also tested for anti-microbial activities and were found to be moderate to good anti-bacterial agents.     

添加钙基膨润土对猪粪堆肥中水溶性有机物光谱特征的影响

为了探究添加钙基膨润土(CB)对猪粪好氧堆肥过程中水溶性有机物(DOC)动态变化的影响,向猪粪和木屑混合物料中添加不同质量比的CB,采用自制的强制通风好氧发酵装置,进行了为期60天的好氧堆肥试验。定期采集堆肥样品并进行冷冻干燥,通过紫外-可见光谱(UV-Vis),傅里叶变换红外光谱(FTIR)和荧光光谱(FS)相结合的方法,对堆肥样品中DOC光谱特征的变化进行研究。结果表明,在堆肥过程中DOC呈降低趋势,且随着CB添加量的增多,DOC的降解率为49.11%~62.92%;堆肥DOC相应的UV-Vis和FS光谱分析显示,类腐殖质的特征峰强度不断升高,而碳水化合物、类蛋白的特征峰强度逐渐降低;且与对照相比,添加钙基膨润土使类腐殖质特征峰的强度增大,峰位置红移。堆肥结束时,相较于对照,添加CB处理的光谱特征参数SUVA₂₅₄,SUVA₂₈₀和腐殖化系数分别增加了16.51%~47.72%,8.58%~44.02%和23.16%~88.22%,且5%添加比例最佳,这被FTIR解析峰密度进一步证实;相关性分析显示,SUVA₂₅₄与堆肥腐熟度呈极显著相关,可指示堆肥腐熟度。综上所述,随着堆肥的进行,有机物由非腐殖质向腐殖质转化,DOC的分子质量及芳构化程度逐渐增加,且添加CB对这一过程具有促进作用,并以5%添加比例最佳。     

Detection of excess crystalline As in GaAs: Nation oxide overlayers by Raman scattering

Laser Raman spectroscopy was employed as a non-destructive probe for the detection and monitoring of crystalline arsenic in the native oxide films formed during heating of GaAs in air at various temperatures. Spectroscopy of oxide films formed after successive heating and etching treatments could confirm the location of arsenic to be near the top of the GaAs: native oxide overlayer.