Recent liquid chromatographic-(tandem) mass spectrometric applications in proteomics

Conventional proteomics makes use of two-dimensional gel electrophoresis followed by mass spectrometric analysis of tryptic fragments derived from in-gel digestion of proteins. Although being a very strong technique capable of separating and visualizing hundreds of proteins, 2D-gel electrophoresis has some well-documented disadvantages as well. More recently, liquid chromatographic-(tandem) mass spectrometric techniques have been developed to overcome some of the shortcomings of 2D-gel electrophoresis. In this review we have described several recent applications of liquid chromatography-(tandem) mass spectrometry in the field of proteomics and especially in the field of membrane proteomics, quantitative proteomics and in the analysis of post-translational modifications.     

Cover Picture

The cover picture shows a model of the "progenitor-TADDOLs" in front of a panorama of the Fünffingersstocks and the Wenden Glacier in the Titlisgebiet (Switzerland). The model is flanked by a stylized view of the general mechanistic model for the preferred stereochemical pathway of the Ti-TADDOLate-catalyzed reaction of chelating substrates (left) and a blackboard (right) showing formulae of compounds that can be prepared with high enantioselectivity by nucleophilic addition in the presence of titanium TADDOLates. From TADDOL, introduced in 1982, a genuine auxiliary system for the "introduction of chirality" (not only by reaction) has been developed, which, in the final sprint against the competition has a good chance of securing a place on the winning podium. The photograph of the mountain landscape was taken by Dr. J. Frackenpohl, the cover picture was generated by one of the authors (A.H.) of the comprehensive review of TADDOLs in this issue (p. 92 ff.) with the help of the program Povray. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.angewandte.com or from the author.     

Electrofugal Fragmentation of Alkylcobalamin Derivatives Using Cob(I)Alamin and Heptamethyl Cob (I)yrinate as Catalysts

The cob (I)alamin- ( 1(I) ) and the heptamethyl cob(I)ynnate- ( 2(I) ) catalyzed transformation of an epoxide to the corresponding saturated hydrocarbon 3→4→5 is examined (see Schemes 1 and 3–5). Under the reaction conditions, the epoxyalkyl acetate 3 is opened by the catalysts with formation of appropriate (b?-hydroxyalkyl)-corrinoid derivatives ( 13 , 14 , 17 , 18 , see Schemes 12 and 14). Triggered by a transfer of electrons to the Co-corrin-π system, the Co, C-bond of the intermediates is broken, generating the alkenyl acetate 4 (cf. Schemes 12 and 14) following an electrofugal fragmentation (cf. Schemes 2 and 12). The double bond of 4 is also attacked by the catalysts, leading to the corresponding alkylcorrinoids ( 15 , 19 , see Schemes 12 and 14) which in turn are reduced by electrons from metallic zinc, the electron source in the system, inducing a reductive cleavage of the Co, C-bond with production of the saturated monoacetate 5 (see Schemes 2, 5 and 12). In the cascade of steps involved, the transfer of electrons to the intermediate alkylcorrinoids ( 13–15 , 17–19 , see Schemes 12 and 14) is shown to be rate-limiting. Comparing the two catalytic species 1(I) and 2(I) , it is shown that the ribonucleotide loop protects intermediate alkylcobalamins to some extent from an attack by electrons. The protective function of the ribonucleotide side-chain is shown to be present in alkylcobalamins existing in the base-on form (cf. Chap. 4 and see Scheme 14).     

Anionic graft polymerization of methyl methacrylate on starch and dextrin

The anionic graft polymerization of methyl methacrylate on the potassium alkoxide derivative of starch or dextrin in DMSO was studied. The effects of monomer and alkoxide concentrations as well as temperature were investigated. The yield of graft polymer increased with increasing alkoxide concentration. With increasing monomer concentration and with increasing temperature the extent of homopolymer formation increased. The composition of the graft polymers was found to depend on the reaction conditions. Graft polymers having about 10–40% poly(methyl methacrylate) were obtained. There were quantitative differences in yield of isolated graft polymer between starch and dextrin and these were ascribed to differences in the solubility properties of the carbohydrates. Evidence on the structure of the graft polymers and on the mechanism of the graft polymerization was obtained from acid hydrolysis of the graft polymers and determination of the molecular weights of the cleaved side chains.     

Hexacyanopalladium(IV)-säure und Hexacyanopalladate(IV)

The preparation and the properties of the hexacyanopalladium(IV) acid (H₃O)₂[Pd(CN)₆] and of a number of metal hexacyanopalladates(IV) are described. UV, IR and Raman spectra are reported, force constants have been calculated and the bonding properties are discussed. K₂[Pd(CN)₆] crystallizes in a hexagonal lattice; a = 7.42, c = 6.65 Å, Z = 1.     

Contribution à l'étude du comportement de la catéchine en milieu alcalin

Contribution to the study of the behaviour of catechin in alkaline medium When catechin ( 1 ) is warmed with aqueous alkali it first undergoes rapid epimerisation. After some time a novel bridged carbocyclic enol, catechinic acid ( 3 ) separates out and may be isolated in excellent yield. Eventually catechinic acid isomerises to 2-(3′,4′-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,9-epoxy-6-oxo-bicyclo[3,3,1]-non-7-en-8,9-diol ( 4 ) via an open chain anion ( 5 ) which is also involved in the epimerisation of catechin. Assignments of structure are given and the equilibria observed are discussed.     

Ein Beitrag zum mechanischen Relaxationsverhalten von Polyäthylen,Polypropylen, Gemischen aus diesen und Mischpolymerisaten aus Propylen und äthylen

Zusammenfassung Mit der Torsionsschwingungsmethode nachSchmieder undWolf wurde das Relaxationsverhalten von Polyäthylen, Polypropylen verschiedener Taktizität, Gemischen aus diesen beiden Polymerisaten, sowie Mischpolymerisaten aus Propylen und äthylen in einem Temperaturbereich von –180 C bis 160 C untersucht.Während sich bei Polymerisatgemischen einfache Mischungsregeln für den Gleitmodul und die Dämpfung ergeben, zeigen Mischpolymerisate gleicher chemischer Zusammensetzung ein komplizierteres Verhalten, welches an Hand der gemessenen Kurven diskutiert wird. Außerdem wird das Relaxationsverhalten einer langsam abgekühlten Niederdruckpolyäthylen-Probe mit demjenigen einer abgeschreckten Probe verglichen. Bei Polypropylen konnte eine zeitabhängige Nachkristallisation nachgewiesen werden.Herrn Dr.Knappe vom Deutschen Kunststoffinstitut, Darmstadt, sei für Diskussionen und wertvolle Ratschläge, den Firmen Stickstoffwerk Hibernia A. G., Wanne-Eickel, und C. Freudenberg, Weinheim/Bergstraße, für die Erlaubnis zur Veröffentlichung dieser Arbeit und meinen Mitarbeitern H. Becker,W. Hering undU. Wenster für die Durchführung der Messungen gedankt.     

PROFLAVINE MEDIATED PHOTOINACTIVATION OFBACTERIOPHAGE φX174 AND ITS ISOLATED DNA: EFFECTS OF AGENTS MODIFYING VARIOUS PHOTOCHEMICAL PATHWAYS

Abstract. Thiols and disulfides protect both φX174 phage and its isolated DNA from the lethal action of proflavine plus light. The protective ability of these compounds appears to be attributed to the -SH or the -S-S- group and the property to interact with the proflavine-phage DNA complex. The phage inactivation efficiency per proflavine bound to DNA is reduced by 50 to 30% upon addition of cysteine or cystamine. Substances that affect the lifetime of singlet oxygen modify the rate of phage photoinactivation in the presence of proflavine; the inactivation rate is decreased by N^-₃ and increased by D₂O. Irradiation under N₂ atmosphere markedly decreases the phage photosensitization by proflavine. Irradiation with monochromatic light of 440 nm is less efficient than irradiation with light of 440 nm plus 360 nm, and the difference is more pronounced in N₂ than in air. These results are discussed in relation to various possible photochemical pathways.     

Electron-impact induced rearrangements in isomeric pyridine aldoximes

The mass spectra of α-, β- and γ-pyridine aldoximes and the respective O-methyl ethers were studied. The mass spectral behaviour of α-pyridine aldoxime is characterized by the elimination of NO, while the molecular ion of the γ-isomer expels H₂ CN. In the case of the β-isomer the formation of the m/e 67 ion (C₄H₅N) in a concerted process is the main feature. In the α-pyridine aldoxime methyl ether, in sharp contrast to the hydroxy analog, the M-30 peak was found to be due to the elimination of CH₂O, the expulsion of NO being absent. The mechanism of the fragmentation reactions is discussed, the conclusion drawn being based on the high resolution measurements as well as on the spectra of the respective deuterioanalogs and on the metastable transitions.