First integrals for Finsler metrics with vanishing $$\chi $$ -curvature

Annals of Global Analysis and Geometry - We prove that in a Finsler manifold with vanishing $$\chi $$ -curvature (in particular with constant flag curvature) some non-Riemannian geometric...     

Photoelectron spectroscopy on thin films of extended zinc porphyrazines

Photoemission measurements were performed on a series of stepwise benzoannelated zinc porphyrazine molecules in thin films. The electronic structure of tert-butyl-substituted zinc tetraazaporphyrin, phthalocyanine, and naphthalocyanine is investigated using mainly EUV synchrotron radiation. A detailed analysis of the zinc satellites in the spectra of the valence region is performed in an attempt to infer the effect of ligand size extension on the metal-ligand interactions. No differences in the character of the bond between zinc and ligand were detected as a function of ligand size. The results are compared with those for the respective metal-free and copper-containing molecules.     

Theoretical study of some heterocyclic amines with applications to the chemistry of 9-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroacridine

9-Amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroacridine (THA ), a potent cholinesterase inhibitor, was recently used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. On attempting to prepare a dihydropyridine ? pyridinium salt-based redox chemical delivery system (CDS ) to enhance brain delivery of THA , several of the practical synthetic challenges were examined by using a theoretical MO approach. The structures, reactivities and stability of THA , derivatives of THA and a model compound, 4-aminopyridine, a simple dibasic heterocyclic amine, were studied in the framework of the AM -1 approximation. The study included the possible protonated forms of THA and 4-aminopyridine. The calculated heats of formation showed that ring nitrogen protonated forms are more stable for both THA and 4-aminopyridine. The calculated heats of formation showed that ring nitrogen protonated forms are more stable for both THA and 4-aminopyridine, consistent with experimental results. Electron delocalization is responsible for the remarkable stability of these molecules and for the observed lack of reactivity of the amino group, both in the basic and protonated forms. The site of N-alkylation of the 9-nicotinamide derivative of THA (an intermediate in the synthesis of THA -CDS ) is controlled by electronic, thermodynamic, and steric factors.     

Use of weighted least-squares splines for calibration in analytical chemistry

Weighted least-squares spline functions are discussed and applied for calibration processes in analytical chemistry. Different weighting techniques are also considered, and for the evaluation of the results some quality coefficients are proposed. Depending upon the structure of the data, some weighting procedures may improve the results dramatically. Considering the results obtained in the case of TLC densitometry, it seems that nonlinear weighting procedures based upon the distance to the function are the best ones, with a plus for the y-distance type. It is difficult to give general rules regarding the optimal parameters of the weighted calibration splines-function order (m), number (N) and distribution of knots, and weighting technique. These depend upon the structure of the data. However, higher order splines are not recommended since the result might become extremely unstable. The example used to illustrate the performances of the procedures discussed here involved only a single independent variable. The method is general and extends practically to any number of variables, thus resulting in a multivariate approach.     

Construction and analytical applications of a liquid-state iodide-selective electrode with a metal complex as exchanging site

Summary A new type of liquid-membrane iodide-selective electrode based on a 0.001M solution of tris(l,10-phenanthroline)ruthenium(II) iodide in 1,2-dichlorobenzene is described. The electrode has Nernstian behaviour down to 7×1O^–6M iodide. It has good selectivity towards halide (k _{I, Cl}=5.3×10^–6 andk _{I, Br}=1.6×10^–4) and other inorganic ions, and a linear response to iodide at pH-values from 3 to 9. It can be used either in direct iodide analyses or in potentiometric titrations. Titration of halide mixtures or of pseudohalides is also possible. The method has been used for determining the free formaldehyde present in dispersing agents.

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Herstellung und analytische Anwendung einer jodid-spezifischen Elektrode mit Flüssigmembran mit einem Metallkomplex als Austauscher

Zusammenfassung Eine neue jodid-spezifische Flüssig-Membran-Elektrode auf der Basis einer 0,001 M Lösung von Tris(1,10-phenanthrolin)-Ruthenium(II)-jodid in 1,2-Dichlorbenzol wurde beschrieben. Sie zeigt Nernstsches Verhalten bis zu 7×10^–8 M Jodid, gute Selektivität gegenüber Halogeniden (k _{I, Cl}=5,3× 10^–6 undk _{I, Br}=1,6×10^–4) und anderen anorganischen Ionen und ein lineares Verhalten gegenüber Jodid bei pH 3–9. Die Elektrode läßt sich für direkte Jodidbestimmungen oder für potentiometrische Titrationen verwenden. Die Titration von Halogenidgemischen oder Pseudohalogeniden ist ebenfalls möglich. Das Verfahren wurde zur Bestimmung von freiem Formaldehyd in Dispersionsmitteln verwendet.

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Presented at the 8th International Microchemical Symposium, Graz, August 25–30, 1980.     

Anthocyanins as Key Phytochemicals Acting for the Prevention of Metabolic Diseases: An Overview

Anthocyanins are water-soluble pigments present in fruits and vegetables, which render them an extensive range of colors. They have a wide distribution in the human diet, are innocuous, and, based on numerous studies, have supposed preventive and therapeutical benefits against chronic affections such as inflammatory, neurological, cardiovascular, digestive disorders, diabetes, and cancer, mostly due to their antioxidant action. Despite their great potential as pharmaceutical applications, they have a rather limited use because of their rather low stability to environmental variations. Their absorption was noticed to occur best in the stomach and small intestine, but the pH fluctuation of the digestive system impacts their rapid degradation. Urine excretion and tissue distribution also occur at low rates. The aim of this review is to highlight the chemical characteristics of anthocyanins and emphasize their weaknesses regarding bioavailability. It also targets to deliver an update on the recent advances in the involvement of anthocyanins in different pathologies with a focus on in vivo, in vitro, animal, and human clinical trials.     

A Comment on Change of Nusselt Number Sign in a Channel Flow Filled by a Fluid-Saturated Porous Medium with Constant Heat Flux Boundary Conditions

The aim of this Letter is to show that, the Nusselt number sign might be changed without changing of heat transfer direction at the wall of channels, even for flows without viscous dissipation.     

Chemoenzymatic synthesis of highly enantiomerically enriched secondary alcohols with a thiazolic core

Stereoselective preparative enzymatic acylation and hydrolysis/methanolysis of various C-substituted rac-thiazol-2-yl-methanols were achieved for the preparation of enantiopure or enantiomerically enriched, naturally occurring 2-hydroxymethylthiazoles. The absolute configurations of the resulting secondary alcohols were determined by a detailed ¹H NMR study of Mosher’s derivatives.