The role of alkoxy radicals in the heterogeneous reaction of two structural isomers of dimethylsuccinic acid

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (38) ◽  
pp. 25309-25321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiu Tung Cheng ◽  
Man Nin Chan ◽  
Kevin R. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Hydroxyl Radicals ◽  
Heterogeneous Reaction ◽  
Methyl Groups ◽  
Structural Isomers ◽  
Alkoxy Radicals ◽  
Weight Growth ◽  
Bond Scission

The heterogeneous reaction of hydroxyl radicals with two isomers of dimethylsuccinic acid is used to explore how the location of branched methyl groups controls C–C bond scission and molecular weight growth reactions.

scholarly journals 1,3-Dioxolan-4-Ones as Promising Monomers for Aliphatic Polyesters: Metal-Free, in Bulk Preparation of PLA

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 2396
Author(s):  
Stefano Gazzotti ◽  
Marco Aldo Ortenzi ◽  
Hermes Farina ◽  
Alessandra Silvani
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Acid Catalyst ◽  
Monomer Conversion ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Aliphatic Polyesters ◽  
Metal Free ◽  
Weight Growth ◽  
Double Activation

The first example of solvent-free, organocatalyzed, polymerization of 1,3-dioxolan-4-ones, used as easily accessible monomers for the synthesis of polylactic acid (PLA), is described here. An optimization of reaction conditions was carried out, with p-toluensulfonic acid emerging as the most efficient Brønsted acid catalyst. The reactivity of the monomers in the tested conditions was studied following the monomer conversion by 1H NMR and the molecular weight growth by SEC analysis. A double activation polymerization mechanism was proposed, pointing out the key role of the acid catalyst. The formation of acetal bridges was demonstrated, to different extents depending on the nature of the aldehyde or ketone employed for lactic acid protection. The polymer shows complete retention of stereochemistry, as well as good thermal properties and good polydispersity, albeit modest molecular weight.

Role of the Kidney in the Production of a Low Molecular Weight Growth Factor (MW < 1000 Da): Experimental Study in the Pig

Renal Failure ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 339-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Jacob ◽  
J. Hubert ◽  
F. Maachi ◽  
A. Punga-Maole ◽  
B. Dousset ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
Weight Growth

scholarly journals Adiponectin: Structure, Physiological Functions, Role in Diseases, and Effects of Nutrition

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1180
Author(s):  
Kayvan Khoramipour ◽  
Karim Chamari ◽  
Amirhosein Ahmadi Hekmatikar ◽  
Amirhosein Ziyaiyan ◽  
Shima Taherkhani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Amino Acids ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Energy Regulation ◽  
Treatment Interventions ◽  
Adipose Tissues ◽  
Physiological Functions ◽  
Cellular Events ◽  
Healthy Nutrition

Adiponectin (a protein consisting of 244 amino acids and characterized by a molecular weight of 28 kDa) is a cytokine that is secreted from adipose tissues (adipokine). Available evidence suggests that adiponectin is involved in a variety of physiological functions, molecular and cellular events, including lipid metabolism, energy regulation, immune response and inflammation, and insulin sensitivity. It has a protective effect on neurons and neural stem cells. Adiponectin levels have been reported to be negatively correlated with cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, and shown to be affected (i.e., significantly increased) by proper healthy nutrition. The present review comprehensively overviews the role of adiponectin in a range of diseases, showing that it can be used as a biomarker for diagnosing these disorders as well as a target for monitoring the effectiveness of preventive and treatment interventions.

Role of nanomaterial's as adsorbent for heterogeneous reaction in waste water treatment

2021 ◽  
pp. 130596
Author(s):  
M. Sridevi ◽  
C. Nirmala ◽  
N. Jawahar ◽  
G. Arthi ◽  
Sugumari Vallinayagam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Waste Water ◽  
Water Treatment ◽  
Heterogeneous Reaction ◽  
Waste Water Treatment

scholarly journals Cisplatin-induced hydroxyl radicals mediate pro-survival autophagy in human lung cancer H460 cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Somruethai Sumkhemthong ◽  
Eakachai Prompetchara ◽  
Pithi Chanvorachote ◽  
Chatchai Chaotham
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Hydroxyl Radicals ◽  
Human Lung ◽  
Human Lung Cancer ◽  
Radical Scavenger ◽  
Apoptosis Resistance ◽  
Lung Cancer Patients ◽  
Human Lung Cancer Cells ◽  
H460 Cells

Abstract Background Accumulated evidence demonstrates cisplatin, a recommended chemotherapy, modulating pro-survival autophagic response that contributes to treatment failure in lung cancer patients. However, distinct mechanisms involved in cisplatin-induced autophagy in human lung cancer cells are still unclear. Results Herein, role of autophagy in cisplatin resistance was indicated by a decreased cell viability and increased apoptosis in lung cancer H460 cells pre-incubated with wortmannin, an autophagy inhibitor, prior to treatment with 50 µM cisplatin for 24 h. The elevated level of hydroxyl radicals detected via flow-cytometry corresponded to autophagic response, as evidenced by the formation of autophagosomes and autolysosomes in cisplatin-treated cells. Interestingly, apoptosis resistance, autophagosome formation, and the alteration of the autophagic markers, LC3-II/LC3-I and p62, as well as autophagy-regulating proteins Atg7 and Atg3, induced by cisplatin was abrogated by pretreatment of H460 cells with deferoxamine, a specific hydroxyl radical scavenger. The modulations in autophagic response were also indicated in the cells treated with hydroxyl radicals generated via Fenton reaction, and likewise inhibited by pretreatment with deferoxamine. Conclusions In summary, the possible role of hydroxyl radicals as a key mediator in the autophagic response to cisplatin treatment, which was firstly revealed in this study would benefit for the further development of novel therapies for lung cancer.

scholarly journals Stereospecific Isotopic Labeling of Methyl Groups for NMR Spectroscopic Studies of High-Molecular-Weight Proteins

2010 ◽  
Vol 49 (11) ◽  
pp. 1958-1962 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierre Gans ◽  
Olivier Hamelin ◽  
Remy Sounier ◽  
Isabel Ayala ◽  
M. Asunción Durá ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
High Molecular Weight ◽  
Isotopic Labeling ◽  
Spectroscopic Studies ◽  
Methyl Groups ◽  
High Molecular Weight Proteins

Neurofilament phosphorylation

1995 ◽  
Vol 73 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 575-592 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harish C. Pant ◽  
Veeranna
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Nervous Tissue ◽  
Important Determinant ◽  
Neurofilament Proteins ◽  
Neurofilament Phosphorylation ◽  
Axonal Compartment

Neurofilament proteins (NFPs) are highly phosphorylated molecules in the axonal compartment of the adult nervous system. The phosphorylation of NFP is considered an important determinant of filament caliber, plasticity, and stability. This process reflects the function of NFs during the lifetime of a neuron from differentiation in the embryo through long-term activity in the adult until aging and environmental insult leads to pathology and ultimately death. NF function is modulated by phosphorylation–dephosphorylation in each of these diverse neuronal states. In this review, we have summarized some of these properties of NFP in adult nervous tissue, mostly from work in our own laboratory. Identification of sites phosphorylated in vivo in high molecular weight NFP (NF-H) and properties of NF-associated and neural-specific kinases phosphorylating specific sites in NFP are described. A model to explain the role of NF phosphorylation in determining filament caliber, plasticity, and stability is proposed.Key words: neurofilament proteins, phosphorylation, kinases, phosphatases, regulators, inhibitors, multimesic complex, domains.

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