Isolierung und Nachweis basischer Arzneimittel in der Toxikologie

Zusammenfassung Zu den schwierigsten Aufgaben der toxikologischen Analyse gehört die rasche und sichere Isolierung und Identifizierung organischer Basen aus dem Untersuchungsmaterial. Mit einem entsprechenden Extraktionsverfahren oder durch Fällung mit Tetraphenylborat in einem systematischen Analysengang können sehr günstige Ausbeuten erzielt werden. Die Reinigung der Rohextrakte oder -fällungen erfolgt prinzipiell mittels Dünnschichtchromatographie. Aus den Tetraphenylboratkomplexen werden dabei auf den Kieselgelschichten die reinen Basen in Freiheit gesetzt. An Hand derR _f- Wert-Tabellen ist eine Identifizierung möglich, wobei Substanzen mit gleichemR _f- Wert durch fraktionierte Extraktion bei verschiedenem p_H getrennt werden können. Eine weitere Identifizierung kann mit Hilfe der UV-Spektren erfolgen.

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Summary Among the most difficult problems of toxicological analysis are the rapid and reliable isolation and identification of organic bases from the material under examination. Very satisfactory yields can be obtained by means of a suitable extraction procedure or through precipitation with tetraphenyl borate in a systematic scheme of analysis. The purification of the crude extracts or precipitates is accomplished fundamentally by thin layer chromotography. The pure bases are liberated on the silica layers from the tetraphenyl borate complexes. An identification is possible through reference toR _f- tables; substances with likeR _f value can be separated by fractional extraction at different p_H values. A further identification can be made with the aid of UV spectra.

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Résumé L'isolement rapide et sûr des bases organiques dans une substance à l'étude et leur identification représentent l'un des problèmes les plus difficiles de l'analyse toxicologique. On peut atteindre des rendements très satisfaisants avec un procédé d'extraction analogue ou par précipitation par le tétraphénylborure dans un processus d'analyse systématique. La purification de l'extrait brut ou des produits de précipitation s'effectue principalement au moyen de la chromatographie en couche mince. Les bases pures sont libérées des complexes au tétraphénylborure en opérant sur couches en gel de silice. On peut faire une identification en se servant des valeurs desR _f figurant dans les tables, ce qui permet de séparer les substances de mêmeR _f par extraction fractionnée à des p_H différents. Une identification plus poussée peut avoir lieu à l'aide des spectres UV.

     

The preparation of bis- and tris-(trimethylsilyl)acetic acid

Contrary to an earlier report, lithiation of tris(trimethylsilyl)methane followed by carbonation does not yield the acid (Me₃Si)₃CCO₂H, (I), if an alkali extraction step is included in the work up; the product is actually the acid (Me₃Si)₂CHCO₂H, (II). The acid (I) can be obtained if the alkali extraction is omitted. Separate experiments have confirmed that (I) is rapidly converted into (II) by aqueous or methanolic base.     

Characterization of the new Bi∼6.2Cu∼6.2O8(PO4)5 oxyphosphate; a disordered compound containing 2- and 3-O(Bi, Cu)4 tetrahedra—wide polycationic ribbons

The present work is dedicated to the XRD, ED and HREM characterization of a new bismuth copper oxyphosphate Bi_∼6.2Cu_∼6.2O₈(PO₄)₅ (a=11.599(2)Å, , c=37.541(5)Å, R₁=0.0755, Rw₂₌0.174, G.S Pn2₁a). The relatively long size of its c parameter is due to the arrangement along this direction of two kinds of ribbon-like polycations formed by edge sharing O(Bi, Cu)₄ tetrahedra. The existence of such cations is characterized by the b∼5.2 Å value intrinsic to the ribbons structure and commonly found in bismuth oxyphosphate materials. In the title compound, 2-tetrahedra wide [Bi_∼2.4Cu_∼3.6O₄]^6.4+ and 3-tetrahedra wide [Bi_∼5Cu_∼3O₆]⁹⁺ ribbons are isolated by phosphate groups and alternate along c. The interstitial site created between two different sizes ribbons is occupied by Cu²⁺ cations disordered over several close crystallographic sites. The mixed Bi³⁺/Cu²⁺ nature of certain edge-of-ribbons positions induces a disorder over several configurations of the phosphate groups. The concerned oxygen atoms form the environment of the disordered interstitial Cu²⁺ cations which occupy tunnels formed by the phosphate anions. The high-resolution electron microscope study enables a precise correlation between the observed images and the refined crystal structure, evidencing the polycations visualization. Furthermore, this material being the second example of partially disordered compound similar chemical system, some topological rules can be deduced. The b-axis doubling was observed by ED and HREM and is assigned to the ordering of interstitial Cu²⁺ within tunnels cations. A partial intra-tunnel ordering was also observed.     

Etude par RMN du 13C d'un heterocycle derive du dibora-2,4 diazaro-1,3 benzene et du borazine correspondant

¹³C NMR spectra and complete assignment by means of coupled spectra and off resonance experiments, are reported for a new kind of organoboron heterocycle and the related borazine (o-CH₃C₆H₄NBCH₃)₃; π-charge densities, obtained from LCAO-MO Hückel calculations, are in reasonable agreement with experimental chemical shifts for the former compound.     

Kinetics of calcium phosphate reduction by carbon

A fundamental study was made on the reduction of calcium phosphate by carbon. The mechanism of reduction was presented on applying different additions. Both silica and alumina increased the extent of reduction but with variable rates. The activation energies were calculated on the basis of first-order reactions. The phases formed during reduction were investigated by X-ray analysis.     

Emulsion liquid membrane extraction of fission products promoted by polyvalent and organic acids

Emulsion liquid membranes (ELM) with di-2-ethylhexylphosphoric acid in n-alkane, and dipicrylamine and cobalt(III) dicarbollide in nitrobenzene stabilized in double emulsions by SPAN 80/85 surfactant were used for preconcentration of radioactive fission products (¹³⁷Cs,⁹⁰Sr,¹³⁹Ce, and¹⁵²Eu) from slightly acidic nitrate solutions. The efficiency of sulfuric, phosphotungstic and silicotungstic acids as stripping agents, and picric acid as the bulky anion additive was investigated. A group separation of the fission products is possible by the ELM technique and can be considered for their removal from waste water solutions.     

The solution photochemistry of αβ-unsaturated sulphones

1-Phenyl-2-(benzenesulphonyl)-ethylene and 1-phenyl-2-(benzenesulphonyl)-prop-1-ene have been shown to undergo $\text{Z}$,$\text{E}$-photoisomerisation, whereas 2-benzenesulphonylindene readily forms [_π2 + _π2] photoadducts with 2,3-dimethylbut-2-ene, cyclopentene, and cyclohexene.     

Energetic Bio-Activation of Some Organic Molecules and Their Antioxidant Activity in the Pulp of the Moroccan Argan Tree «Argania spinosa L.»

Argania spinosa L. Skeels is an emblematic tree in Morocco, known worldwide for its medicinal and nutritional value. Its fruits contain kernels used to prepare an edible oil, the leaves are used to feed livestock, and its wood is used as fuel. If the oil acquires high importance, the other components of the fruit of the argan are undervalued. Our objective is to invest the waste of the argan industry. Particularly, our study aimed to assess the effect of thermal activation of argan pulp on its therapeutic value, its phenolic profile and its functional and physicochemical properties. After heat treatment, the HPLC analysis for the average total phenolic content varied from 2% to 37%, depending on temperature. The antioxidant activity was increased with heat treatment. Higher values of antioxidant activity, polyphenol and pigment content were recorded at 70 °C. Functional properties analysis indicated that water solubility index and water absorption capacity were significantly affected by heat stress. Physicochemical analysis showed that moisture content, titratable acidity and soluble solids were affected.     

Carnosic Acid Encapsulated in Albumin Nanoparticles Induces Apoptosis in Breast and Colorectal Cancer Cells

Carnosic acid (CA) is a natural phenolic compound with several biomedical actions. This work was performed to study the use of CA-loaded polymeric nanoparticles to improve the antitumor activity of breast cancer cells (MCF-7) and colon cancer cells (Caco-2). CA was encapsulated in bovine serum albumin (BSA), chitosan (CH), and cellulose (CL) nanoparticles. The CA-loaded BSA nanoparticles (CA-BSA-NPs) revealed the most promising formula as it showed good loading capacity and the best release rate profile as the drug reached 80% after 10 h. The physicochemical characterization of the CA-BSA-NPs and empty carrier (BSA-NPs) was performed by the particle size distribution analysis, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and zeta potential. The antitumor activity of the CA-BSA-NPs was evaluated by measuring cell viability, apoptosis rate, and gene expression of GCLC, COX-2, and BCL-2 in MCF-7 and Caco-2. The cytotoxicity assay (MTT) showed elevated antitumor activity of CA-BSA-NPs against MCF-7 and Caco-2 compared to free CA and BSA-NPs. Moreover, apoptosis test data showed an arrest of the Caco-2 cells at G₂/M (10.84%) and the MCF-7 cells at G2/M (4.73%) in the CA-BSA-NPs treatment. RT-PCR-based gene expression analysis showed an upregulation of the GCLC gene and downregulation of the BCL-2 and COX-2 genes in cells treated with CA-BSA-NPs compared to untreated cells. In conclusion, CA-BSA-NPs has been introduced as a promising formula for treating breast and colorectal cancer.     

Pharmacological Properties of 4′, 5, 7-Trihydroxyflavone (Apigenin) and Its Impact on Cell Signaling Pathways

Plant bioactive compounds, particularly apigenin, have therapeutic potential and functional activities that aid in the prevention of infectious diseases in many mammalian bodies and promote tumor growth inhibition. Apigenin is a flavonoid with low toxicities and numerous bioactive properties due to which it has been considered as a traditional medicine for decades. Apigenin shows synergistic effects in combined treatment with sorafenib in the HepG2 human cell line (HCC) in less time and statistically reduces the viability of tumor cells, migration, gene expression and apoptosis. The combination of anti-cancerous drugs with apigenin has shown health promoting potential against various cancers. It can prevent cell mobility, maintain the cell cycle and stimulate the immune system. Apigenin also suppresses mTOR activity and raises the UVB-induced phagocytosis and reduces the cancerous cell proliferation and growth. It also has a high safety threshold, and active (anti-cancer) doses can be gained by consuming a vegetable and apigenin rich diet. Apigenin also boosted autophagosome formation, decreased cell proliferation and activated autophagy by preventing the activity of the PI3K pathway, specifically in HepG2 cells. This paper provides an updated overview of apigenin’s beneficial anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, and anticancer effects, making it a step in the right direction for therapeutics. This study also critically analyzed the effect of apigenin on cancer cell signaling pathways including the PI3K/AKT/MTOR, JAK/STAT, NF-κB and ERK/MAPK pathways.