Synthesis,Conformation, and Metabolism of a Selenium Bilirubin

Summary. A symmetrical C(10)-selena-bilirubin analog, 8,12-bis(2-carboxyethyl)-7,13-dimethyl-2,3,17,18-tetraethyl-10-selenabiladiene-ac-1,19(21H,24H)-dione was synthesized from 8-(2-carboxyethyl)-2,3-diethyl-7-methyl-(10H)-dipyrrin-1-one in one step by reaction with diselenyl dichloride. The selena-rubin exhibited UV-vis and NMR spectroscopic properties similar to those of the parent mesobilirubin, and like bilirubin and mesobilirubin, it adopts an intramolecularly hydrogen-bonded conformation, shaped like a ridge-tile but with a steeper pitch. The longer C–Se bond lengths (2.2Å) and smaller bond angles at C–Se–C (88°), as compared to C–CH₂–C (1.5Å, 106°), lead to an interplanar angle between the two dipyrrinones of only 72°, which is considerably less than that of bilirubin (100°) and close to that (74°) of its 10-thia-rubin analog. Despite the conformational distortion, the sensitivity of Se toward oxidation and the typically weak C–Se bond, the selena-rubin is metabolized in normal rats, like bilirubin, to acyl glucuronides, which are secreted into bile. In mutant (Gunn) rats lacking bilirubin glucuronosyl transferase (UGT1A1), glucuronide or other metabolites of the selena-rubin were not detected in bile, demonstrating the importance of hepatic glucuronidation for its biliary excretion.     

Preparation and Chemical and Biological Studies of the Novel Complex μ-1,4,5-triphenyl-1,3,4-triazole-2-thiolate-bis[dichlorotriethylphosphineplatinum(II)]a

The mesoionic compound, 1,4,5-triazole-2-thiolate, is a versatile ligand, capable of binding metal centres in different ways. The present study shows how it reacts with the bridging platinum(II) complex μ-dichlorobis[(chlorotriethylphosphineplatinum(II)], [Pt₂(PEt₃)₂Cl₄], originating a bimetallic complex. Both the sulphur atom and nitrogen 3 behave as basic sites, coordinating different platinum centres. An interesting isomerization process, shown by ³¹P{¹H} n.m.r. spectroscopy, occurs at the S-bonded platinum moiety, resulting in a fluxional behaviour of the complex. It is also shown to target CT-DNA with moderate binding affinity.To the memory of Dr. Wagner M. Teles (1971–2004).     

Determining consanguinity by oligonucleotide fingerprinting with (GTG)5/(CAC)5

Simple tandemly organized (GTG)n/(CAC)n sequences are spread throughout the human chromosomes. The most informative DNA fingerprints for the testing of pedigrees and/or paternity were obtained with the simple triplet repeat probe (GTG)5 or its complement (CAC)5. These hypervariable simple-repeat fragments are stably inherited in a Mendelian fashion. Using these highly discriminating probes, all human individuals could, theoretically, be differentiated, except for genetically identical monozygotic twins. Examples from actual case work are reported and pertinent advantages of this methodology are discussed.     

π-二苯铬(0)苯溶液的氧化反应

本文报道在苯溶液中,于中性条件下,过氧化氢与π-二苯铬(0)反应,可得到熔点为71℃的红色针状结晶。以差示扫描量热法测定其熔点、混合熔点和熔融热,还经元素分析、红外光谱、质谱及~1H核磁共振谱等鉴定,证明该结晶是由二克分子苯酚和一克分子苯醌形成的分子缔合物。π-二苯铬(0)苯溶液与过氧化氢反应的历程是:π-二苯铬(0)被氧化生成高价铬离子.此离子又使苯氧化成苯酚和苯醌,进一步形成酚醌分子缔合物。     

Determination of uranium by XRF analysis following its preconcentration with some organic precipitants

The determination of uranium in natural waters by XRF analysis after its preconcentration with some organic precipitants is described.¹⁰⁹Cd source is used for the excitation of L-series X-rays of uranium. Separation yield, kinetics of coprecipitation and the possibility of preparing thin-layer samples for XRF analysis were studied in detail for uranium concentration with α-nitroso-β-naphtol, methylene blue with ammonium thiocyanate, tannin with urotropine and other precipitants. A procedure using coprecipitation of uranium with α-nitroso-β-naphtol from 500 ml samples of surface or waste, waters is proposed.     

用傅里叶变换红外光谱法研究聚对苯二甲酸乙二酯的结构

用傅里叶变换红外光谱法,将一系列不同温度下退火的PET光谱与熔融淬火的PET光谱进行数字吸光度相减,得到不同结晶状态的“反式构象光谱”。进一步将不同温度退火的“反式构象光谱”(240℃和120℃)彼此相减,可得到“纯晶区的光谱”和“非晶区的反式构象光谱”。通过差示光谱的比较,发现一些新的谱带和谱带的变化。可用PET 的晶区和非晶区中其分子链的内旋转构象的变化解释。     

Kinetic determination of tellurium based on its inhibitory effect on the palladium(II)-catalysed reaction between pyronine G and hypophosphite ion

A kinetic method for the determination of Te based on its inhibitory effect on the PdII-catalysed reaction between pyronine G and H2PO2- is described. The influence of experimental variables on the rate of the process and the potential interfering effect of a large number of ions has been studied. Under the selected experimental conditions: 6 x 10(-5) M pyronine G; 0.6 M H2PO2-; pH 2.6, adjusted with Britton-Robinson buffer; 0.80 microgram ml-1 of PdII; and a temperature of 22 +/- 0.2 degrees C, Te was determined in the concentration range 0.08-0.85 microgram ml-1. The method was applied to the determination of Te in waters and lead concentrates.     

反式-[(μ-Cl)2Pd2(DEHSO)2Cl2]配合物的合成及其结构

用萃取法合成反式-[(μ-Cl)₂Pd₂(DEHSO)₂Cl₂](DEHSO系二(2-乙基已基)亚砜的简写),对配合物进行了组成分析、摩尔电导、差热-热重、紫外、红外测试,并经X射线单晶结构分析,确定了配合物的晶体和分子结构。     

Spectrophotometric determination of boron with an azomethine H derivative

Summary An azomethine H derivative, 1-(2,4-dihydroxybenzylidene-amino)-8-hydroxynaphthalene-3,6-disulphonic acid (azomethine HR) was examined and proposed as a spectrophotometric reagent for boron, as compared with azomethine H. Azomethine HR reacts with boron in aqueous solution (pH 7.5) to form a yellow complex having an absorption maximum at 425 nm. The sensitivity is 3.5-fold greater than with azomethine H when the same reagent concentration is applied. Basic conditions for the determination of boron have been worked out. The method is applicable to sea and hot spring waters. The standard deviation is ±2.1%.

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Spektralphotometrische Borbestimmung mit einem Azomethin H-Derivat

     

青蒿素及其一类物结构和合成的研究——Ⅸ.全合成青蒿素中若干关键化合物的合成

青蒿素是一个含有过氧基团的新型倍半萜内酯~([1]),它具有突出的抗疟作用~([2])。本文报道