Effect of adenine on bacterial translocation using technetium-99m labeled E. coli in an intestinal obstruction model in rats

This study aims to investigate effects of adenine on bacterial translocation (BT) using ^99mTc-labeled E. coli in an intestinal obstruction rat model. In the study twenty-one rats were used. The rats were divided into three groups according to different feeding patterns. The control group (CG) was fed with a standard chow diet for 7 days. Group A1 and group A2 were fed with adenine supplemented chow diet for 7 days. At the end of the feeding period, after all groups was submitted intestinal obstruction. ^99mTc-E. coli was injected into the rats’ terminal ileum under anesthetic. The rats were sacrificed under aseptic conditions at 24th h after the surgery. The uptake of ^99mTc-E. coli was determined in organs such as the liver, mesenteric lymph nodes, spleen and ileum. Group A1 and group A2 results show that the uptake of ^99mTc-E. coli decreased in the blood and organs comparing to the CG. As a result, it was observed that adenine reduced the level of BT when compared with CG. The beneficial effect of adenine on BT in intestinal obstruction was observed. However, further studies are needed to more clearly assess how this benefit can be achieved.     

Preparation of calix[4]arene-based sporopollenin and examination of its dichromate sorption ability

The present study describes the preparation of a new calix[4]arene-based sporopollenin material and its application for the removal of Na₂Cr₂O₇ from aqueous solution. The novel calix[4]arene-based sporopollenin material was prepared via the immobilization of dihydrazine amide derivative of p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene (3) onto the modified sporopollenin. The newly prepared calix[4]arene-based sporopollenin is characterized by using different analytical techniques such as FT-IR spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope and Elemental analysis. The batch wise sorption study was carried out to optimize various experimental parameters such as the effect of sorbent dosage, pH, temperature and Cr(VI) anion concentration. It has been found that the sorption of Cr(VI) anion on calix[4]arene-based sporopollenin was highly pH dependent and maximum sorption was achieved at pH 1.5. The sorption behavior was also evaluated by Langmuir, Freundlich and Dubinin Radushkevich isotherms. The value of correlation coefficient (R ²) showed a good agreement with Freundlich isotherm model. Result of study demonstrated that calix[4]arene-based sporopollenin proved to be highly effective for the removal of Cr(VI).     

The effect of intramolecular‐hydrogen bonds in the synthesis of novel imidates from a 13‐membered dioxadithia crown ether diester

The synthesis and structural properties of three novel imidates, 11,13‐bis‐(2‐amino‐ethylimino)‐1,10‐dioxa‐4,7‐dithiacyclotridecane ( 2 ), 11,13‐bis‐(3‐aminopropylimino)‐1,10‐dioxa‐4,7‐dithiacyclotridecane, ( 3 ) and 2,11‐dioxa‐5,8‐dithia‐13,16,19,22‐tetraazabicyclo[10.10.1]tricosa‐1(22),12‐diene, ( 4 ) have been described. These compounds were synthesized by treating 1,10‐dioxa‐4,7‐dithiacyclotridecane‐11,13‐diester ( 1 ) with the appropriate diamine under N₂ and their structures have been characterised by elemental analyses, ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐nmr, ir, and mass spectral studies. Elemental analyses and spectroscopic data support the proposed imidate structures. In addition, total energy and heat of formation (Figure 2) calculated for imidates 2a‐4a and 2b‐4b by the semiempirical AM1 calculations have shown that imidates 2b‐4b having intramolecular hydrogen bonds are more stable (5‐10 kcal/mol) than compounds 2a‐4a .     

Distribution of 131I-labeled recombinant human erythropoietin in maternal and fetal organs following intravenous administration in pregnant rats

The aim of the present study was to demonstrate the possible transplacental transmission of ¹³¹I labeled recombinant human erythropoietin (¹³¹I-rh-EPO) in pregnant rats and its distribution through maternal and fetal organs. Six Wistar Albino Rats in their pregnancy of 18 days were used ¹³¹I labeled recombinant human erythropoietin (specific activity = 2.4 μCi/IU) was injected into the tail vein of rats. After 30 minutes labeled erythropoietin infusion maternal stomach, kidney, lung, liver, brain and heart as well as fetus were removed. Then, the same organs were removed from each fetus. Measuring weight of maternal and fetal organs as well as placenta were followed by radioactivity count via Cd(Te) detector. ¹³¹I labeled recombinant human erythropoietin was found to be able to pass rat placenta and its distribution order in fetal organs was similar to those of maternal organs. Besides, as measurements were performed closer to cornu uteri, uptakes were decreasing in every fetus and its corresponding placenta.     

Synthesis of C 2-Symmetric Chiral Amino Alcohols: Their Usage as Organocatalysts for Enantioselective Opening of Epoxide Ring

A series of β-amino alcohols derivatives were synthesized from (R)-2-amino-1-butanol and (S)-1,2-propanediol, and they have been used as organocatalaysts in the racemic ring opening of epoxide in good yields with high enantiomeric excess (up to 97%).     

Synthesis,Characterization and Electrorheological Properties of Polyindene/Kaolinite Composites

In this study, synthesis, characterization and electrorheological (ER) properties of polyindene (PIN) and polyindene/kaolinite composites were carried out by cationic radical polymerization using FeCl₃ as the oxidizing agent. The homopolymer and composites, containing different amounts of PIN were characterized by FTIR spectroscopy, thermo‐gravimetric (TGA) analyses, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and dynamic light scattering (DLS) methods. The conductivity and dielectric properties of PIN and PIN/kaolinite composites were determined. Suspensions of PIN and PIN/kaolinite composites were prepared in silicone oil (SO), at a series of concentrations (c=5–25 m/m %). The effects of concentration, shear rate, electric field strength, frequency, temperature and promoter on ER activities of suspensions were investigated.     

Heterotermetallic Indium Lithium Halostannates: Low‐Temperature Single‐Source Precursors for Tin‐Rich Indium Tin Oxides and Their Application for Thin‐Film Transistors

The syntheses and structural elucidation of dimeric [Sn(OCyHex)₂] ( 1 ), its corresponding (cyclohexoxy)alkalistannates(II) [{M(OCyHex)₃Sn}₂] (M=Li ( 2 ), Na ( 3 ), K ( 4 )), and of the first heteroleptic heterotermetallic Li/In/Sn–haloalkoxide clusters [X₂In{LiSn₂(OCyHex)₆}] (X=Br ( 5 ), Cl ( 6 )) with a double seco‐norcubane core are reported. They represent suitable precursors for new amorphous indium tin oxide (ITO) materials as transparent conducting oxides with drastically reduced concentrations of expensive indium, while maintaining their high electrical performance. In fact, compounds 5 and 6 were successfully degraded under dry synthetic air at relatively low temperature, resulting in new semiconducting tin‐rich ITOs homogeneously dispersed in a tin oxide/lithium oxide matrix. The obtained particles were investigated and characterised by different analytical techniques, such as powder XRD, IR spectroscopy, SEM, TEM and energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy (EDX). The analytical data confirm that the final materials consist of tin‐containing indium oxide embedded in an amorphous tin oxide matrix. The typical broadening and shift of the observed indium oxide reflections to higher 2θ values in the powder XRD pattern clearly indicated that tin centres were successfully incorporated into the In₂O₃ lattice and partially occupied In³⁺ sites. Investigations by EDX mapping proved that Sn was homogeneously distributed in the final materials. Thin‐film field‐effect transistors (FETs) were fabricated by spin‐coating of silicon wafers with solutions of 5 in toluene and subsequent calcination under dry air (25–700 °C). The FETs prepared with precursor 5 exhibited excellent performances, as shown by a charge‐carrier mobility of 6.36×10^?1 cm² V^?1 s (calcination at 250 °C) and an on/off current ratio of 10⁶.     

N,S-Substituted Dienes from Mono(arylthio)substituted- and S-, S,S-Substituted Dienes

Mono(thio)substituted dienes 1a-1b gave compounds 3a-c and 5d-g with piperazine and piperidine derivatives in dichloromethane. Compounds 8 , 9 , and 10 were obtained from the reactions of perchlorobutadiene ( 6 ) with 1,4-butanedithiol ( 7 ) in ethanol in the presence of sodium hydroxide. Compounds 12a-b , 13a-b were obtained from the reactions of perchlorobutadiene ( 6 ) with allylmercaptan (CH 2 =CH--CH 2 --SH) and mercaptoethanol (HO--CH 2 --CH 2 --SH).     

Switchable solvent based liquid phase microextraction of palladium coupled with determination by flame atomic absorption spectrometry

A switchable solvent-based micro-extraction method for pre-concentration and separation of ultratrace palladium was developed prior to its flame atomic absorption spectrometric detection. Reverse change of hydrophilicity of N,N-dimethylcyclohexylamine (DMA) was achieved by reaction with carbonated water. The hydrophilic bicarbonate salt of the protonated DMA was used as extractant for palladium complexed with 2-(5-bromo-2-pyridylazo)-5-diethylaminophenol (5-Br-PADAP). Formation of the hydrophobic form of switchable solvent from hydrophilic form of switchable solvent phase was achieved by addition of sodium hydroxide into the extractant-sample solution. The effect of key parameters affected extraction recovery was studied and optimised by using Plackett–Burman design, central composite design and three dimension (3D) surfaces response. The calibration plot was linear in the range 0.015–1.6 mg L^?1 of palladium with a correlation coefficient of 0.999. The limit of detections values of palladium for liquid and solid samples were 4.28 μg L^?1 and 0.54 µg g^?1, respectively. The pre-concentration factor was 37.5. The accuracy was confirmed by determination of palladium in certified reference material. The procedure was also applied for determination of palladium content of real samples as automotive catalytic converter, roadside dust, sea water and river water.     

A novel (E,E)-dioxime and its mono-, di- and trinuclear complexes bearing tetradentate octyl sulfanyl phenylamino substituents. Synthesis,characterization and electrochemical properties of its transition metal complexes

A new vic-dioxime, 13,14-bis-(hydroxyimino)-9,12,15,18-diazadithiaoctacosane, has been synthesized from 2-octylsulfanylaminobenzene and (E,E)-dichloroglyoxime. Mononuclear transition metal complexes of Ni^II, Cu^II, Co^II and Fe^II have been prepared and were found to have a metal–ligand ratio of 1:2. The synthesis of di- and trinuclear complexes was achieved with U^IVO₂ and Cu^II depending on the stoichiometry of the reactants. The complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, ¹H-n.m.r., u.v.–vis, i.r., f.a.b.-m.s. and by cyclic voltammetry.