Based on the SU(n)-algebra the Markoff master equation in discrete product space is reformulated to explicitly deal with composite systems. The resulting local (single node) and nonlocal (multi-node) state parameters allow a systematic approach to non-classical features of the state, like variance and covariance tensors. For local optical driving forces, inter-node interactions, and local damping channels the solution of the master equation is unraveled into stochastic quantum trajectories. Sampling leads to a joint distribution function in terms of those state parameters. Its linear moments define the ensemble-density matrix. The average variance and covariance are in terms of non-linear moments, which should be distinguished from their entirely statistical counterpairs. Non-classicality of the network dynamics is shown to reflect itself in the luminescence-photonstatistics. 相似文献
The mass spectra of several dibenzo (d.f)-1,3,2,-dioxaphosphorepines of the type where X=0, S, Se and R=2,2′-biphenylylene, have been studied. Dibenzochalcogen ions [RX]+˙ stemming directly from [M]+˙ were observed with high intensities, indicating specific migration of X from phosphorus to carbon with simultaneous destruction of the dioxaphosphorepine ring. Simple cleavage of P? Y as usually observed in similar organophosphorus compounds is not a common process here. 相似文献
Infections caused by multidrug resistant (MDR) bacteria are a major public health threat. Carbapenems are among the most potent antimicrobial agents that are commercially available to treat MDR bacteria. Bacterial production of carbapenem-hydrolysing metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs) challenges their safety and efficacy, with subclass B1 MBLs hydrolysing almost all β-lactam antibiotics. MBL inhibitors would fulfil an urgent clinical need by prolonging the lifetime of these life-saving drugs. Here we report the synthesis and activity of a series of 2-mercaptomethyl-thiazolidines (MMTZs), designed to replicate MBL interactions with reaction intermediates or hydrolysis products. MMTZs are potent competitive inhibitors of B1 MBLs in vitro (e.g., Ki = 0.44 μM vs. NDM-1). Crystal structures of MMTZ complexes reveal similar binding patterns to the most clinically important B1 MBLs (NDM-1, VIM-2 and IMP-1), contrasting with previously studied thiol-based MBL inhibitors, such as bisthiazolidines (BTZs) or captopril stereoisomers, which exhibit lower, more variable potencies and multiple binding modes. MMTZ binding involves thiol coordination to the Zn(ii) site and extensive hydrophobic interactions, burying the inhibitor more deeply within the active site than d/l-captopril. Unexpectedly, MMTZ binding features a thioether–π interaction with a conserved active-site aromatic residue, consistent with their equipotent inhibition and similar binding to multiple MBLs. MMTZs penetrate multiple Enterobacterales, inhibit NDM-1 in situ, and restore carbapenem potency against clinical isolates expressing B1 MBLs. Based on their inhibitory profile and lack of eukaryotic cell toxicity, MMTZs represent a promising scaffold for MBL inhibitor development. These results also suggest sulphur–π interactions can be exploited for general ligand design in medicinal chemistry.Metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs) are major culprits of resistance to carbapenems in bacteria. A series of thiazolidines are potent MBL inhibitors, restoring the activity of carbapenems. Metal binding and sulphur–π interactions are key to inhibition.相似文献
Linear relationships among molecular weight, polymerization time, and gelation for the condensation of any monomer, including those of unknown size and functionality, are developed and applied to data on soluble silicic acids generated from tetraethyl silicate and from sodium silicate. The results suggest the formation of monomers containing ca. 12–15 ? OSi units with functionality of ca. 2.05 that condense with a rate constant of ca. 10?4 liter/mole sec and an activation energy of 40–70 kJ/mole. One model compatible with these characteristics and the stoichiometry involved is a ladder polymer ca. 3 ? SiO units wide. Polymer isolation was achieved by replacing residual ? OH with (CH3)3Sio? , as well as by freezing of of aqueous solutions, which yielded fibers under special conditions. Solutions of the uncapped and capped polymers and melts of the latter had low viscosity even for fractions with M?n ~100,000. This implies a coiled or globular nature for the polymers, which is supported by their limited propensity for film and fiber formation. Attemps to improve this situation by copolymerization, the use of other capping agents, and by the polymerization of precapped monomers were unsuccessful. 相似文献
Abstract Neopentanediol carbonate, NPC, was polymerized in bulk at 120°C. Either nBuSnCl3 or Sn(II)2-ethylhexanoate (SnOct2) were used as initiators. The reaction time and the monomer/initiator (M/I) ratio were varied. Polymerizations initiated with nBuSnCl3 were more rapid and yielded higher molecular weights (Mn up to 150,000 and Mw up to 270,000). Furthermore, the molecular weights were almost independent of the M/I ratio, provided the reaction time was optimized. In contrast, the molecular weights of the SnOct2-initiated polymers paralled the M/I ratios more or less. This finding and the 1H-NMR spectra suggest that stoichiometric reactions between monomer and SnOct2 take place, yielding polymers with covalently bound octoate and OH endgroups. Finally, the polymerizability of NPC recrystallized from CCl4 or from tetrahydrofuran was compared. No significant difference was found when nBuSnCl3 was used as initiator, whereas in the case of SnOct2 a difference was observed. NPC recrystallized from CCl4 polymerized more rapidly and gave higher molecular weights than NPC recrystallized from THF. 相似文献
High oxidation potential perfluorinated zinc phthalocyanines (ZnFnPcs) are synthesised and their spectroscopic, redox, and light‐induced electron‐transfer properties investigated systematically by forming donor–acceptor dyads through metal–ligand axial coordination of fullerene (C60) derivatives. Absorption and fluorescence spectral studies reveal efficient binding of the pyridine‐ (Py) and phenylimidazole‐functionalised fullerene (C60Im) derivatives to the zinc centre of the FnPcs. The determined binding constants, K, in o‐dichlorobenzene for the 1:1 complexes are in the order of 104 to 105 M ?1; nearly an order of magnitude higher than that observed for the dyad formed from zinc phthalocyanine (ZnPc) lacking fluorine substituents. The geometry and electronic structure of the dyads are determined by using the B3LYP/6‐31G* method. The HOMO and LUMO levels are located on the Pc and C60 entities, respectively; this suggests the formation of ZnFnPc.+–C60Im.? and ZnFnPc.+–C60Py.? (n=0, 8 or 16) intra‐supramolecular charge‐separated states during electron transfer. Electrochemical studies on the ZnPc–C60 dyads enable accurate determination of their oxidation and reduction potentials and the energy of the charge‐separated states. The energy of the charge‐separated state for dyads composed of ZnFnPc is higher than that of normal ZnPc–C60 dyads and reveals their significance in harvesting higher amounts of light energy. Evidence for charge separation in the dyads is secured from femtosecond transient absorption studies in nonpolar toluene. Kinetic evaluation of the cation and anion radical ion peaks reveals ultrafast charge separation and charge recombination in dyads composed of perfluorinated phthalocyanine and fullerene; this implies their significance in solar‐energy harvesting and optoelectronic device building applications. 相似文献