Electron spin resonance studies of the radiolysis of bi-π-cyclopentadienylalkyls of molybdenum and tungsten

Exposure of (C₅H₅)₂MO(CH₃)₂ and (C₅H₅)₂W(CH₃)₂, prepared from the corresponding dichlorides, to ²⁰Co γ-rays at 77 K gave H₂C.CML₃ carbene species characterised by their ESR spectra, together with a central feature possibly due to the parent cations. Dilute solutions in CD₃OD gave features assigned to the parent anions which were converted on bleaching with visible light into methyl radicals, and H₂C.ML₃ radicals. From the magnitude of the ¹H and ¹⁸³W hyperfine coupling constants, it is deduced that the SOMO for H₂C.WL₃ radicals is strongly localised on carbon.Dilute solutions in aqueous sulphuric acid also gave species with A(2H) = 20 G, identified as the carbene derivatives, H₂C.Ml₃. These were formed on annealing, as signals assigned to HSO₄ · radicals were lost.     

α-CGRP disrupts amylin fibrillization and regulates insulin secretion: implications on diabetes and migraine

Despite being relatively benign and not an indicative signature of toxicity, fibril formation and fibrillar structures continue to be key factors in assessing the structure–function relationship in protein aggregation diseases. The inability to capture molecular cross-talk among key players at the tissue level before fibril formation greatly accounts for the missing link toward the development of an efficacious therapeutic intervention for Type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We show that human α-calcitonin gene-related peptide (α-CGRP) remodeled amylin fibrillization. Furthermore, while CGRP and/or amylin monomers reduce the secretion of both mouse Ins1 and Ins2 proteins, CGRP oligomers have a reverse effect on Ins1. Genetically reduced Ins2, the orthologous version of human insulin, has been shown to enhance insulin sensitivity and extend the life-span in old female mice. Beyond the mechanistic insights, our data suggest that CGRP regulates insulin secretion and lowers the risk of T2DM. Our result rationalizes how migraine might be protective against T2DM. We envision the new paradigm of CGRP : amylin interactions as a pivotal aspect for T2DM diagnostics and therapeutics. Maintaining a low level of amylin while increasing the level of CGRP could become a viable approach toward T2DM prevention and treatment.

CGRP concentration is elevated in migraine conditions. The protective effect of migraine against type 2 diabetes is attributed to the ability of CGRP to remodel human amylin aggregation and to suppress the secretion of mouse insulin 2 (the orthologue of human insulin).     

Conjugated enynes as a new type of substrates for olefin metathesis

[reaction: see text] It has been demonstrated for the first time that conjugated enynes can be employed as a facile substrate in olefin metathesis with the use of a bispyridine-substituted ruthenium benzylidene catalyst. Cross-metathesis of the enynes with alkenes turns out to proceed with preferential formation of (Z)-isomers over (E)-isomers up to >25:1 in moderate to good yields. The intramolecular version of conjugated enynes affords novel butadienyl cycloalkenes, which are a highly useful synthetic building blocks, in acceptable yields.     

Contribution à la phytochimie du genre Gentiana. XXVI.. Identification d'une nouvelle di-O-glucosyl cinnamoyl-C-glucosylflavone extraite des feuilles de Gentiana X marcailhouana RY.

Phytochemistry of Genus Gentiana. XXVI. Identification of a New Di-O-glucosyl Cinnamoyl-C-glucosylflavone in the Leaves of Gentiana X marcailhouana RY . A new di-O-glucosyl cinnamoyl-C-glucosylflavone has been identified as 4′-O-β-D -glucosyl-2″-O-[2-O-β-D -glucosyl-2,4,5-trihydroxy-(E)-cinnamoyl]isoorientin ( 1 ).     

Contribution à la phytochimie du genre Gentiana. XXV. Etude des composés flavoniques et xanthoniques dans les feuilles de Gentiana X marcailhouana RY. Nouveaux cinnamoyl-C-glucosides flavoniques

Phytochemistry of genus Gentiana XXV: Study of the flavonic and xanthonic compounds in leaves of Gentiana X marcailhouana RY . New cinnamoyl-C-glucosyl-flavones Nine flavonic compounds: isoorientin ( 1 ), isovitexin ( 2 ), isoorientin-4′-O-β-D -glucoside ( 3 ), isovitexin-4′-O-β-D -glucoside ( 4 ), luteolin-7-O-β-D -glucoside ( 5 ), trans-cafeoyl-2′′-isoorientin ( 6 ), trans-feruloyl-2′′-isoorientin ( 7 ), trans-p-coumaroyl-2′′-isoorientin ( 8 ), p-O-β-D -glucosyl-trans-cafeoyl-2′′-isoorientin ( 9 ) and three xanthones: gentioside ( 10 ), isogentisine ( 11 ), mangiferin ( 12 ), have been identified from leaves of Gentiana X marcailhouana RY . Compounds 8 and 9 were described for the first time. The cyclitol L -(+)-bornesitol ( 13 ) has been also isolated.     

Mono- and Dinuclear d(10) Metal Complexes of Hexakis(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)cyclotriphosphazene. Synthesis, Structures, and Unusual Solution Dynamic Behavior

Synthesis, structures, and unusual solution dynamic processes of d(10) metal complexes of hexakis(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)cyclotriphosphazene (L) are reported. Reaction systems with three MX(n):L mole ratios (MX(n) = d(10) metal halide) in CH(2)Cl(2) have resulted in the formation of [ICu(&mgr;,eta(3),eta(3)-L)CuI] (1), [Cl(2)Zn(&mgr;,eta(2),eta(3)-L)ZnCl(2)] (2), [Cl(2)Cd(&mgr;,eta(3),eta(3)-L)CdCl(2)] (3), and [(eta(3)-L)HgCl(2)] (4). These compounds were characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction studies, and crystallographic data are given in the order of compound: crystal system; space group; unit cell parameters; Z; unique data (I > 2sigma(I)); R(1). 1.0.5CH(2)Cl(2): monoclinic; P2(1)/c; a = 8.268(4) ?; b = 22.365(5) ?; c = 23.325(8) ?, beta = 93.06(1) degrees; 4; 5736; 4.82. 2.CH(3)CN: monoclinic; P2(1)/c; a = 17.021(3) ?; b = 12.161(2) ?; c = 23.608(5) ?; beta = 107.72(1) degrees; 4; 5469; 3.16. 3.CH(2)Cl(2): monoclinic; P2(1)/n; a = 18.585(5) ?; b = 17.585(4) ?; c = 14.404(3) ?; beta = 102.71(2) degrees; 4; 3814; 3.65. The structure of 4 was attempted but resulted in data of low precision. Reaction of L with CuI and ZnCl(2) in an equimolar ratio afforded [ICu(&mgr;,eta(3),eta(3)-L)ZnCl(2)] (5) which crystallizes in monoclinic space group P2(1)/n with a = 22.876(5) ?, b = 21.594(4) ?, c = 9.177(2) ?, beta = 93.54(2) degrees, Z = 4, and R(1) = 7.00 for 3806 (I > 2sigma(I)) data. In all cases, metal halide centers except the Td zinc site in 2 are coordinated by L via a kappa(3)N binding core consisting of two nongeminal pyrazolyl nitrogen atoms and one phosphazene ring nitrogen atom. The eta(2)-N(2) coordination in 2 involves two geminal pyrazolyl nitrogen atoms. Factors which govern the nuclearity of the complex were partially demonstrated. The intermetallic distances in dinuclear metallophosphazenes range from 6.790 to 7.195 ?. The solution behavior of five compounds was studied by variable temperature (31)P{(1)H}, (1)H, and (113)Cd FT NMR spectroscopy. Compounds 1 and 4 are associated with fluxional motions involving A(2)B low-temperature limit spectrum while compounds 2 and 5 show solvent-dependent dynamic processes with ABX and A(2)B low-temperature limit spectral patterns. Compounds 3 constitutes a fluxional system involving three A(2)B species. Accounts of solution NMR spectra were attempted by using PANIC, by assuming the formation of new solution metallophosphazene species and by considering several types of dynamic processes such as a ring-around type hopping motion for the kappa(3)N metal site, a Td conformational change for the geminal pyrazolyl kappa(2)N metal site, and a wigwag motion for the nongeminal pyrazolyl kappa(2)N metal unit.     

Electrokinetic properties of sepiolite suspensions in different electrolyte media

The present paper deals with the electrokinetic characterization of sepiolite. A series of systematic zeta potential measurements have been carried out to determine the isoelectric point (iep) and potential-determining ions (pdi), and the effect of mono-, di-, and trivalent electrolytes such as NaCl, KCl, LiCl, NaNO(3), NaCH(3)COO, MgCl(2), CaCl(2), BaCl(2), CoCl(2), CuCl(2), Pb(NO(3))(2), Na(2)CO(3), Na(2)SO(4), AlCl(3), FeCl(3), and Na(3)PO(4) on the zeta potential of sepiolite. Zeta potential has been calculated with the aid of Smoluchowski's equation. Sepiolite yields an isoelectric point at pH 6.6. The zeta potential for the sepiolite has ranged from +23.3 mV at pH approximately 2 to -22.4 mV at pH approximately 8 at 20 +/- 2 degrees C in water. The valency of the ions have proven to have a great influence on the electrokinetic behavior of the suspension. Monovalent cations were found to have a weak effect, while di- and trivalent cations made the zeta potential positive. Charge reversal was observed for divalent cations at 1 x 10(-2) M and for trivalent cations at 3 x 10(-4) M. As a result, it can be said that monovalent cations are indifferent ions when di- and trivalent cations are potential-determining ions.     

Evaluation of interfacial toughness curve of bimaterial in submicron scale

A novel method combining the experimental data at only two different mixed mode fractures and an empirical interface toughness function has been proposed to establish the interfacial toughness function of a bimaterial in submicron scale. The modified four-point bend specimen was used in experiment to evaluate the first type of mixed mode fracture, while the sandwiched cantilever specimen was employed to get the second one. An empirical interface toughness function reflecting quite accurately the delamination behavior was adopted as a typical one. The obtained results investigated that the proposed method could be used to calibrate not only the interfacial fracture criteria at pure modes but also at any mixed mode fracture of bimaterials in submicron scale.