Comparative Study of Antioxidant and Pro-Oxidant Properties of Homoleptic and Heteroleptic Copper Complexes with Amino Acids,Dipeptides and 1,10-Phenanthroline: The Quest for Antitumor Compounds

In a search for new antitumoral agents, a series of homoleptic copper(II) complexes with amino acids and dipeptides, as well as heteroleptic complexes containing both dipeptides and 1,10-phenanthroline, were studied. Furthermore, a single-crystal structure containing alanyl-leucinato ([Cu₃(AlaLeu)₃(H₂O)₃(CO₃)]·PF₆·H₂O), which is the first homotrinuclear carbonato-bridged copper(II) complex with a dipeptide moiety, is presented. To assess possible antitumor action mechanisms, we focused on the comparative analysis of pro- and antioxidant behaviors. Pro-oxidant activity, in which the reactive oxygen species (ROS) formed by the reaction of the complexes with H₂O₂ produce oxidative damage to 2-deoxy-d-ribose, was evaluated using the TBARS method. Additionally, the antioxidant action was quantified through the superoxide dismutase (SOD)-like activity, using a protocol based on the inhibitory effect of SOD on the reduction of nitrobluetetrazolium (NBT) by the superoxide anion generated by the xanthine/xanthine oxidase system. Our findings show that Cu–amino acid complexes are strong ROS producers and moderate SOD mimics. Conversely, Cu–dipeptide–phen complexes are good SOD mimics but poor ROS producers. The activity of Cu–dipeptide complexes was strongly dependent on the dipeptide. A DFT computational analysis revealed that complexes with high SOD-like activity tend to display a large dipole moment and condensed-to-copper charge, softness and LUMO contribution. Moreover, good ROS producers have higher global hardness and copper electrophilicity, lower copper softness and flexible and freely accessible coordination polyhedra.     

The influence of some triphenylantimony(V) catecholates and o‐amidophenolates on lipid peroxidation in vitro

A number of catecholates (complexes 1–3, 6) and o‐amidophenolates (complexes 4, 5) of triphenylantimony(V) was examined in the process of lipid peroxidation of liver homogenates and sperm of Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedti B.), and human red blood cells. It was shown that the influence of complexes 1–6 on lipid peroxidation process in model systems depends on the nature of redox‐active ligand and varies from weak anti‐ and pro‐oxidant (catecholates 1, 6) to pronounced antioxidant (catecholates and o‐amidophenolates 2–5). It was found that the complexes 2–5 are the more effective inhibitors of lipid peroxidation than standard antioxidant ionol. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Chitosan Films Obtained from Brachystola magna (Girard) and Its Evaluation on Quality Attributes in Sausages during Storage

High molecular weight chitosan (≈322 kDa) was obtained from chitin isolated from Brachystola magna (Girard) to produced biodegradable films. Their physicochemical, mechanical and water vapor permeability (WVP) properties were compared against commercial chitosan films with different molecular weights. Brachystola magna chitosan films (CFBM) exhibited similar physicochemical and mechanical characteristics to those of commercial chitosans. The CFBM films presented lower WVP values (10.01 × 10⁻¹¹ g/m s Pa) than commercial chitosans films (from 16.06 × 10⁻¹¹ to 64.30 × 10⁻¹¹ g/m s Pa). Frankfurt-type sausages were covered with chitosan films and stored in refrigerated conditions (4 °C). Their quality attributes (color, weight loss, pH, moisture, texture and lipid oxidation) were evaluated at 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 days. Sausages covered with CFMB films presented the lowest weight loss (from 1.24% to 2.38%). A higher increase in hardness (from 22.32 N to 30.63 N) was observed in sausages covered with CFMB films. Compared with other films and the control (uncovered sausages), CFMB films delay pH reduction. Moreover, this film presents the lower lipid oxidation level (0.10 malonaldehyde mg/sample kg). Thus, chitosan of B. magna could be a good alternative as packaging material for meat products with high-fat content.     

滩羊肉冷藏期间TBARS含量的高光谱检测

硫代巴比妥酸反应物(TBARS)是表征肉品脂肪氧化程度的主要化学信息.为探究二维相关光谱技术(2DCOS)筛选羊肉中TBARS含量的特征变量的可行性,利用高光谱成像技术结合2DCOS分析建立TBARS含量的快速无损检测方法.采集样本在400～1000 nm的光谱反射图像,通过ENVI 4.8软件在光谱图像上手动设置感兴...     

咪唑并[1,2-a]吡啶化合物的无溶剂合成及其抗氧化性能

无溶剂条件下,2-氨基吡啶、芳香醛和异氰基乙酸乙酯发生Groebke-Blackburn-Bienaymé三组分反应,高效合成了6个咪唑并[1,2-a]吡啶化合物,产率89%~97%,其结构经¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR和HR-MS（ESI）确证。并通过抑制HO·和还原型谷胱甘肽自由基(GS·)引发的DNA氧化反应体系,对化合物的抗氧化活性进行了检测。结果表明：在抑制HO·引发的DNA氧化反应体系中,6个化合物相对空白硫代巴比妥酸活性物质吸光度百分数（TBARS百分数）可达32.2%~72.1%;在抑制GS·引发的DNA氧化反应体系中,6个化合物的TBARS百分数可达34.8%~81.3%。     

The influence of triphenylantimony(V) catecholate and its spiroendoperoxide on lipid peroxidation

The effects of triphenylantimony(V) catecholate Ph₃Sb(Cat) (1) and its spiroendoperoxide Ph₃Sb(L‐O₂) (2) (Cat = 3,6‐di‐tert‐butyl‐4,5‐dimethoxycatecholate) on lipid peroxidation (LP) in vitro and in vivo were examined in BALB/c line mice. A comparative study of the impact of compounds 1 and 2 on LP under similar conditions was made by measuring the formation of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS). The anti‐ or pro‐oxidant action of complexes 1 and 2 may be caused by the different redox level of the ligand acting as radical scavenger and/or by the bound molecular oxygen promoting the oxidation process. Biological experiments (in vitro and in vivo) were performed using mouse tissue homogenates. Decreasing TBARS concentration was observed in all examined tissues and blood serum (in vitro as well as in vivo) for catecholate 1. These results indicate inhibition of LP in the presence of complex 1. In contrast to 1, spiroendoperoxide 2 increases the level of TBARS in tissue homogenates. Minor fluctuations of TBARS concentration in erythrocytes and in blood serum indicate the absence of an obvious anti/pro‐oxidant influence of 2 on the LP process in vivo. The role of catecholate fragment was found to be essential in explaining antioxidant properties. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

TBARS法测定胰岛素口腔喷雾剂中脂质过氧化物研究

采用硫代巴比妥酸反应物法(ThiobarbituricAcidReactiveSubstanceAssay,TBARS)对胰岛素口腔喷雾剂(InsulinBuccalSpray,IBS)中脂质过氧化程度进行了测定,并对IBS前处理方法、稀释倍数、加热作用亦进行了探究。发现在使用丙二醛(Malondialdehyde,MDA)测试盒测量IBS中脂质过氧化物(LipidPeroxide,LPO)实验中,样品应该先用有机溶剂稀释或用含0.8%(m/V)TritonX 100的0.01mol·L-1HCl溶液破乳;而乳剂测量前以稀释10倍为宜。对不同时期的IBS制剂检测,发现在IBS的一年保质期内,其脂质过氧化程度变化不大。     

Micro Assay for Malondialdehyde in Human Serum by Extraction-Spectrophotometry Using an Internal Standard

Malondialdehyde (MDA) is a widely accepted biomarker of lipid peroxidation. Thus, the measurement of MDA in clinical samples is useful in the evaluation of oxidative stress. In this study, a micro-extraction-spectrophotometric assay was developed, based on the formation of MDA–thiobarbituric acid (TBA) adduct. To enhance the analytical performance, Erioglaucine A was used as an internal standard (IS), and the first derivative spectra were obtained. The volume of serum sample was 20µL and the total volume of aqueous phase 420µL (200µL of 0.6% TBA in acetic acid, pH 2.5 and 200µL of 6.25·10^–4% IS). The extraction of adduct and IS was carried out with 300µL of aliquat 336 (0.06%) in ethyl acetate. The analytical signal S was defined as the ratio between the first derivative absorbances measured at 543.1nm (adduct) and 644.4nm (IS). In the calibration range up to 10µmolL^–1 MDA, the linear regression coefficient was 0.9998. The quantification limit was 0.19µmolL^–1 and the CV values for 2µmolL^–1 and 5µmolL^–1 MDA, respectively, were 0.8% and 0.7%. The procedure was applied to the analysis of diabetic sera and the results compared with those obtained by HPLC (derivatization with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine). Lower HPLC results (about 15%) indicated that interferences from other TBA reactive substances had not been completely eliminated by the extraction procedure and derivatization of spectral data. On the other hand, the micro-procedure presents important advantages: it is simple, precise and environmentally friendly (small amounts of reagents), which makes it readily adaptable to the analysis of large sample series. The feasibility of micro-assay in the evaluation of lipid peroxidation status was demonstrated in the analysis of 156 serum samples from diabetic patients divided into three groups according to the stage of development of typical complications.     

A 21st century technique for food control: Electronic noses

This work examines the main features of modern electronic noses (e-noses) and their most important applications in food control in this new century. The three components of an electronic nose (sample handling system, detection system, and data processing system) are described. Special attention is devoted to the promising mass spectrometry based e-noses, due to their advantages over the more classical gas sensors. Applications described include process monitoring, shelf-life investigation, freshness evaluation, authenticity assessment, as well as other general aspects of the utilization of electronic noses in food control. Finally, some interesting remarks concerning the strengths and weaknesses of electronic noses in food control are also mentioned.