Phototransformations of some 3‐cyclohexenyloxychromenones: Synthesis of Spirocyclic compounds

The phototransformation of the 3‐cyclohexenyloxychromenones by irradiation with a pyrex‐filtered light from a 125 W Hg vapor lamp under an inert atmosphere into the spirocyclic fused xanthenones was described. The efficacy of the protocol depended upon the position (o‐, m‐, or p‐) of the cyclohexenyloxy group appended to the 2‐aryl moiety on the chromenone nucleus, which was further invoked by steric, electronic, and proximity considerations. The structure(s) of the substrates and photoproducts were established using the spectroscopic (IR and NMR) data.     

Role of Resveratrol in Prevention and Control of Cardiovascular Disorders and Cardiovascular Complications Related to COVID-19 Disease: Mode of Action and Approaches Explored to Increase Its Bioavailability

Resveratrol is a phytoalexin produced by many plants as a defense mechanism against stress-inducing conditions. The richest dietary sources of resveratrol are berries and grapes, their juices and wines. Good bioavailability of resveratrol is not reflected in its high biological activity in vivo because of resveratrol isomerization and its poor solubility in aqueous solutions. Proteins, cyclodextrins and nanomaterials have been explored as innovative delivery vehicles for resveratrol to overcome this limitation. Numerous in vitro and in vivo studies demonstrated beneficial effects of resveratrol in cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Main beneficial effects of resveratrol intake are cardioprotective, anti-hypertensive, vasodilatory, anti-diabetic, and improvement of lipid status. As resveratrol can alleviate the numerous factors associated with CVD, it has potential as a functional supplement to reduce COVID-19 illness severity in patients displaying poor prognosis due to cardio-vascular complications. Resveratrol was shown to mitigate the major pathways involved in the pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 including regulation of the renin-angiotensin system and expression of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2, stimulation of immune system and downregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokine release. Therefore, several studies already have anticipated potential implementation of resveratrol in COVID-19 treatment. Regular intake of a resveratrol rich diet, or resveratrol-based complementary medicaments, may contribute to a healthier cardio-vascular system, prevention and control of CVD, including COVID-19 disease related complications of CVD.     

Design and development of bioactive α-hydroxy carboxylate group modified MnFe2O4 nanoparticle: Comparative fluorescence study,magnetism and DNA nuclease activity

Three new α-hydroxy carboxylate group functionalized MnFe₂O₄ nanoparticles (NPs) have been developed to explore the microscopic origin of ligand modified fluorescence and magnetic properties of nearly monodispersed MnFe₂O₄ NPs. The surface functionalization has been carried out with three small organic ligands (tartrate, malate, and citrate) having different number of α-hydroxy carboxylate functional group along with steric effect. Detailed study unveils that α-hydroxy carboxylate moiety of the ligands plays key role to generate intrinsic fluorescence in functionalized MnFe₂O₄ NPs through the activation of ligand to metal charge transfer transitions, associated with ligand–Mn²⁺/Fe³⁺ interactions along with d–d transition corresponding to d–orbital energy level splitting of Fe³⁺ ions on NP surface. Further, MnFe₂O₄ NPs show a maximum 140.88% increase in coercivity and 97.95% decrease in magnetization compared to its bare one upon functionalization. The ligands that induce smallest crystal field splitting of d–orbital energy level of transition metal ions are found to result in strongest ferrimagnetic activation of the NPs. Finally, our developed tartrate functionalized MnFe₂O₄ (T-MnFe₂O₄) NPs have been utilized for studying DNA binding interaction and nuclease activity for stimulating their beneficial activities toward diverse biomedical applications. The spectroscopic measurements indicate that T-MnFe₂O₄ NPs bind calf thymus DNA by intercalative mode. The ability of T-MnFe₂O₄ NPs to induce DNA cleavage was studied by gel electrophoresis technique where the complex is found to promote the cleavage of pBR322 plasmid DNA from the super coiled form I to linear coiled form II and nicked coiled form III with good efficiency.     

Studies on 4-(2-thiazolyl)-1-(2,6-diacetylpyridine)thiosemicarbazone complexes of some bivalent metal ions

Summary Complexes of 4-(2-thiazolyl)-1-(2,6-diacetylpyridine)-thiosemicarbazone, H₂C₃NSCNH(S)NHNCMeC₅H₃N-C(O)Me (Htdaptsc) of the compositions [M(Htdaptsc)₂Cl₂] [M=Mn^II, Co^II, Ni^II or Zn^II] [M(Htdaptsc)Cl₂] [M=Zn^II, Cd^II or Hg^II] and [M(tdaptsc)₂] [M=Mn^II, Co^II, Ni^II, Cu^II, or Zn^II] have been prepared and characterized by elemental analyses, molar conductance, magnetic susceptibility, electronic, e.s.r. and i.r. studies, and their stereochemistries are discussed.     

Studies on complexes of 4-(2-thiazolyl)thiosemicarbazide with some bivalent metal ions

Summary The 4-(2-thiazolyl)thiosemicarbazide HTTSC, reacts with metal ions to yield two types of complex M(HTTSC)₂ Cl₂ [M=cobalt(II), nickel(II) copper(II), cadmium(II), or mercury(II)] and [M(TTSC)₂] [M=cobalt(II), nickel(II) or copper(II)]. These complexes have been characterized by elemental analyses and studied by magnetic and spectroscopic techniques. Tetrahedral coordination around cadmium(II) and mercury(II), square planar geometry around cobalt(II) and nickel(II) in [Co(TTSC)₂] and [Ni(HTTSC)₂]Cl₂, respectively, and octahedral stereochemistry for the remaining complexes is proposed.     

Extractive separation of lower valent vanadium by complexation with picolinic acid

Summary Vanadium (III), obtained by sodium dithionite reduction of vanadium (V), forms a coloured complex with picolinic acid which is extracted into chloroform from slightly acidic medium. The method is free from interference by relatively high concentrations of analytical important elements such as iron, cobalt, nickel, zinc, copper, titanium, aluminium, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten and uranium. The proposed method of separation is simple and rapid and its applicability has been tested by the satisfactory recovery of vanadium from a variety of synthetic and natural samples.     

Studies on 4-(2-thiazolyl)-1-(2-acetylpyridine)thiosemicarbazone complexes of some bivalent metal ions

Summary Complexes [VO(Htaptsc)SO₄] and [M(Htaptsc)₂Cl₂] [M=Mn^II, Ni^II, Cd^II or Hg^II], Cu(Htaptsc)Cl₂ and [M(Htaptsc)Cl₂] [M=Co^II or Zn^II], and deprotonated compounds Co(taptsc)₂ and [M(taptsc)₂] [M=V^IVO, Mn^II, Ni^II, Cu^II or Zn^II] [Htaptsc=4-(2-thiazolyl)-1-(2-acetylpyridine)thiosemicarbazone] have been characterized by elemental analyses, electrical conductivity and magnetic susceptibility measurements and electronic, e.s.r. and i.r. spectroscopy. The bonding sites of Htaptsc and the bonding and stereochemistry of the complexes are discussed.     

Synthesis of some new fluorine-containing 5-amino-1,3-disubstituted pyrazoles and 1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridines

Nine new fluorine containing 5-amino-1,3-disubstituted pyrazoles have been synthesized and characterized by spectral studies. Condensation reactions of these 5-amino-1,3-disubstituted pyrazoles with fluorinated 1,3-diketones in the presence of glacial acetic acid have been studied and the structures of the resulting 1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridines have been confirmed by ir, pmr and ¹⁹F nmr spectral studies.     

Fibrinolytic activity of kaempferol isolated from the fruits of Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley

This study was undertaken to isolate a flavonol, kaempferol, from the fruits of Lagenaria siceraria (bottle gourd) as a sole compound and to explore the fibrinolytic potential of the methanolic extract of the fruits of L. siceraria and the isolated compound using their in vitro activity. The fibrinolytic activity in terms of percentage of plasma clot liquefaction was determined by plasma clot lysis at 37°C in 24?h. The fibrinolytic activity of both substances was compared to the well-known thrombolytic agent streptokinase (30,000?IU). The percentage of fibrinolytic activity of the extract and isolated compound were found to be 54.72?±?0.7210 and 77.37?±?1.3010, respectively. Streptokinase was considered as the standard fibrinolytic enzyme for comparative purposes and had 91.46?±?0.7625% fibrinolytic activity. The conclusion drawn in our study after testing the hypothesis by experimental procedures is that in vitro fibrinolytic activity on plasma clots is an inherent property of kaempferol isolated from the fruits of L. siceraria, and its comparison with streptokinase is a new aspect for further study.