Antimicrobial triterpenes from Debregeasia salicifolia

New triterpene, 3beta-(trans-cinnamoyloxy)-19alpha-hydroxy-urs-12-ene (1) has been isolated from the methanolic fraction of Debregeasia salicifolia, along with uvaol (2), 3beta,19alpha-dihydroxy-urs-12-ene (3), ursolic acid (4), pomolic acid (5), pomolic acid methyl ester (6) and tormentic acid (7) reported for the first time from this species. The compounds (1), (3) and (6) showed significant antimicrobial activity. The structure elucidation was made with the help of extensive 2D NMR spectroscopic techniques.     

Gas-phase on-line generation and infrared spectroscopic investigations of polyphosphazenes, (NPX2)3 where X=F, Cl and Br

Gas-phase infrared spectra of polyphosphazenes (phosphonitrilic halides trimer), (NPX2)3 where X=F, Cl and Br have been recorded. The molecules were generated for the first time by an on-line process using solid (NPCl2)3 as a precursor passed over heated sodium fluoride and potassium bromide at about 550 and 700 degrees C for (NPF2)3 and (NPBr2)3 production, respectively. The products were characterized by the infrared spectra of their vapors. The low-resolution gas-phase Fourier transform infrared spectra reported for the first time show strong bands centered at 1295, 1215 and 1200 cm-1, assigned to nu7(E'), in plane PN stretching mode of (NPX2)3, where X=F, Cl and Br, respectively.     

Changes produced in the electrical resistivity of ErH2 thin films when converted to ErH3 due to hydrogen treatment

The resistivity of thin films (80–200 Å) of ErH₂ increases sharply when heated for 2 h at 300 °C in vacuum in the presence of hydrogen gas at 10^–2 Torr. This confirms that the films, originally metallic conductor, have become converted to semiconducting ErH₃ which is in conformity with the structural studies. The negative values of TCR also indicate the semiconducting nature of the hydrogen treated films. Activation energies of the films have been evaluated.     

The preparation and some reactions of 2, 3, 5, 6-tetrachlorophenylmagnesium chloride

The reaction of pentachlorobenzene with metallic magnesium in THF at 10–15°C gives after hydrolysis 1, 2, 4, 5-tetrachlorobenzene (76%) and pentachlorobenzene (8%); after trimethylsilylation, 1, 2, 4, 5-tetrachloro-3-(trimethylsilyl)benzene (74%), pentachloro(trimethylsilyl)benzene (8%) and 1, 2, 4, 5-tetrachlorobenzene (6%); after iodination, 1, 2, 4, 5-tetrachloroiodobenzene (44%), pentachloroiodobenzene (12%) and 1, 2, 4, 5-tetrachlorobenzene (9%); and finally after carbonation, 2, 3, 5, 6-tetrachlorobenzoic acid (58%). These products indicate that in the Grignard reaction a mixture of largely 2, 3, 5, 6-tetrachlorophenylmagnesium chloride and some pentachlorophenylmagnesium chloride is formed. The formation pentachlorophenylmagnesium chloride is explained on the basis of metal—hydrogen exchange reaction between 2, 3, 5, 6-tetrachlorophenylmagnesium chloride and the unreacted pentachlorobenzene.     

Convex hull of powers of a complex number,trinomial equations and the Farey sequence

The color of a complex number is defined as the number of vertices of the convex hull of powers of that number. This induces a coloring of the unit disk. The structure of the set of points where the color changes is investigated here. It is observed that there is a connection between this fractal set and some family of trinomial equations. Three algorithms for coloring the unit disk are described, the last one (related to the Farey sequence) arising out of a conjecture. This conjecture is formulated and proved in this presentation.     

Spectrophotometric determination of trimethoprim by oxidation in drug formulations

A spectrophotometric determination of trimethoprim is described based on the reaction of its amine group with persulfate which acts as a strong oxidizing agent in alkaline media. The reaction produces a stable yellow colored compound after heating in a boiling water bath for 30 min. At λ_max 355 nm, Beer’s law is obeyed in the concentration range 10–60 μg ml^–1 with a molar absorptivity of 2.7 × 10³ l mol^–1cm^–1. The method is applied to formulations with sulfamethoxazole. Received: 30 July 1996 / Revised: 16 October 1996 / Accepted: 22 October 1996     

Effect of Erosive Agents on Surface Characteristics of Nano-Fluorapatite Ceramic: An In-Vitro Study

Erosive beverages cause dissolution of natural teeth and intra-oral restorations, resulting in surface characteristic changes, particularly roughness and degradation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the surface roughness and topography of a dental ceramic following immersion in locally available erosive solutions. A total of 160 disc specimens of a nano-fluorapatite type ceramic (12 mm diameter and 2 mm thickness) were fabricated and equally distributed into two groups (n = 80) and then evenly distributed among the following five testing groups (n = 16): lemon juice, citrate buffer solution, 4% acetic acid, soft cola drink, and distilled water which served as a control. The surface roughness (Ra) and topography were evaluated using a profilometer and scanning electron microscope at baseline, 24 h, 96 h, and 168 h respectively. Data were analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey’s multiple comparisons (p ≤ 0.05). Surface changes were observed upon exposure to all acidic beverages except distilled water. Amongst all immersion media, 4% acetic acid produced the most severe surface roughness across all time periods (i.e., baseline, 24 h, 96 h, and 168 h). A statistically significant difference in the surface roughness values between all immersion media and across all four time intervals was observed. Erosive agents had a negative effect on the surface roughness and topography of the tested ceramic. The surface roughness increased with increased storage time intervals.     

应用不同光谱技术,动物RBC,Hb及人皮肤表面血流氧化-还原状态检测

目的:检测与分析实验动物血液RBC(RBC·O2,RBC·CO2),Hb(HbO2,HbCO2)和人体皮肤表面流动血液氧化·还原状态的成像与未成像可见光谱领域OD值特征,并为该技术对白癜风病表皮黑色素颗粒检测中的应用尊定基础。方法:利用不同光谱技术和invitro和invivo检测手段,统计分析血液不同状态下波长与位置的OD值信息。结果:invitro检测:动物血液Hb·O2和RBC·O2两者在可见领域均有367,414(Soret带)nm与541,576(Q带)nm的吸收峰位;血液Hb·CO2和RBC·CO2均有432(Soret带)与和553(Q带)nm的波长吸收峰位;血液RBC状态和Hb溶血状态波长吸收峰位无改变,只是在氧化与还原状态下有完全独立的吸收峰位,血液RBC状态和Hb溶血状态波长吸光度OD值之间,有显著性差异(p<0·01)。浓度为1·5×107cell·mL-1的RBC·O2和Hb·O2在576nm的吸收峰位吸光度(y)与红细胞浓度(x)做成两条回归曲线:既,Hb·O2(b1)^y=0·05 0·983x;RBC·O2(b2)y^=0·127 1·934x,两者之间差异有显著性(p<0·01)。invivo检测:在人手背皮肤表面ImSpector图像中RBC·O2状态在540,576nm,RBC·CO2状态在555和755nm处有吸收峰。选择(a:指甲,b:指,c:手背)三个点位分别进行波长检测,每点(n=10)545nm吸收峰的平均OD值,依次为0·83±0·001,0·73±0·001和0·62±0·001,其三处测定点的OD值之间有显著性差异(p<0·01)。结论:invitro检测的RBC与Hb两者波长吸收峰位不变,但吸光度OD值不同,认为RBC状态测定结果更接近于活体组织血管内原始状态。invivo检测对人体无任何侵袭与损伤,灵敏度高,测试时间短,并且同时获得被测样品的波长与位置信息画面等优势,有望表皮中黑素等有色颗粒的直接检测。