scholarly journals •BMPO-OOH Spin-Adduct as a Model for Study of Decomposition of Organic Hydroperoxides and the Effects of Sulfide/Selenite Derivatives. An EPR Spin-Trapping Approach

Antioxidants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 918
Author(s):  
Anton Misak ◽  
Vlasta Brezova ◽  
Marian Grman ◽  
Lenka Tomasova ◽  
Miroslav Chovanec ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spin Trapping ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Spin Adduct ◽  
Lipid Hydroperoxides ◽  
Paramagnetic Resonance ◽  
Selenium Compounds ◽  
Organic Hydroperoxides ◽  
Exogenous Compounds ◽  
Epr Spin Trapping ◽  
The Impact

Lipid hydroperoxides play an important role in various pathophysiological processes. Therefore, a simple model for organic hydroperoxides could be helpful to monitor the biologic effects of endogenous and exogenous compounds. The electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spin-trapping technique is a useful method to study superoxide (O2•−) and hydroxyl radicals. The aim of our work was to use EPR with the spin trap 5-tert-butoxycarbonyl-5-methyl-1-pyrroline-N-oxide (BMPO), which, by trapping O2•− produces relatively stable •BMPO-OOH spin-adduct, a valuable model for organic hydroperoxides. We used this experimental setup to investigate the effects of selected sulfur/selenium compounds on •BMPO-OOH and to evaluate the antioxidant potential of these compounds. Second, using the simulation of time-dependent individual BMPO adducts in the experimental EPR spectra, the ratio of •BMPO-OH/•BMPO-OOH—which is proportional to the transformation/decomposition of •BMPO-OOH—was evaluated. The order of potency of the studied compounds to alter •BMPO-OOH concentration estimated from the time-dependent •BMPO-OH/•BMPO-OOH ratio was as follows: Na2S4 > Na2S4/SeO32− > H2S/SeO32− > Na2S2 ~Na2S2/SeO32− ~H2S > SeO32− ~SeO42− ~control. In conclusion, the presented approach of the EPR measurement of the time-dependent ratio of •BMPO-OH/•BMPO-OOH could be useful to study the impact of compounds to influence the transformation of •BMPO-OOH.

Photodegradation of 4-chloronitrobenzene in the presence of aqueous titania suspensions in different gas atmospheres

2011 ◽  
Vol 64 (7) ◽  
pp. 1466-1472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miaomiao Ye ◽  
Tuqiao Zhang ◽  
Zhiwei Zhu ◽  
Yan Zhang ◽  
Yiping Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Spin Trapping ◽  
Photocatalytic Efficiency ◽  
Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Paramagnetic Resonance ◽  
Mineralization Processes ◽  
Degussa P25 ◽  
Epr Spin Trapping ◽  
Electron Paramagnetic ◽  
Nitrate Anions ◽  
Spin Trapping Technique

The photocatalytic degradation of 4-chloronitrobenzene (4-CNB) was carried out using Degussa P25 TiO2 as photocatalyst in three different gas atmospheres: nitrogen, oxygen, and ozone. The total organic carbon (TOC) and inorganic anions including chloride, nitrite, and nitrate anions were measured to monitor the mineralization processes, while the degradation of 4-CNB and the formation of intermediates were followed by liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC/MS). Results showed that the photocatalytic efficiency followed the order of TiO2/UV/N2 < TiO2/UV/O2 < TiO2/UV/O3, which was further proved by evaluating the reaction activities using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spin trapping technique. Chlorine atom, nitro group and hydrogen atom of the benzene ring could be displaced by hydroxyl radical (•OH) leading to the formation of chloride, nitrite (III) anions and a variety of phenols, then the nitrite (III) anions were further oxidized to nitrate (V) anions. 4-Nitrophenol and 5-chloro-2-nitrophenol were identified and quantified in both of the TiO2/UV/N2 and TiO2/UV/O2 processes while no aromatic intermediates were monitored in the process of TiO2/UV/O3.

First Synthesis of C-Phenyl N-tert-Butyl [15N]nitrone (PBN-15N) for the EPR Spin Trapping Methodology

1996 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong-Kang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Hyperfine Splitting ◽  
Spin Trap ◽  
Spin Trapping ◽  
Paramagnetic Resonance ◽  
Tert Butyl ◽  
Hyperfine Splitting Constant ◽  
Percent Increase ◽  
Splitting Constant ◽  
Epr Spin Trapping ◽  
Electron Paramagnetic

As compared to normal PBN, about fifty percent increase of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spin trapping sensitivity has been gained by using a new 100% 15N-enriched spin trap, C-phenyl N-tert-butyl[15N]nitrone (PBN-15N). PBN-15N has been prepared by a convenient four-step route using ammonium-15N chloride as the starting material. This synthetic method produces 2-methyl-2-[15N]nitropropane which is useful for the synthesis of many other PBN-15N type spin traps for the purpose of increasing spin trapping sensitivity. EPR spin trapping with PBN-15N in benzene and in phosphate buffer has been investigated. The 15N hyperfine splitting constant (15N-hfsc) is larger than 14N-hfsc by 40%. The larger 15N-hfsc gives more opportunity to identify different radical addends within the same system.

Evaluation of Methanol Induced Free Radicals in Mice Liver

2017 ◽  
Vol 70 (5) ◽  
pp. 499 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lifang Zhou ◽  
Hongli Zhao ◽  
Tieying Pan ◽  
Adrian Trinchi ◽  
Minbo Lan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Free Radicals ◽  
Harmful Effect ◽  
Spin Trapping ◽  
Enzyme Assays ◽  
Paramagnetic Resonance ◽  
Mice Liver ◽  
Epr Spin Trapping ◽  
Electron Paramagnetic ◽  
Trapping Agent ◽  
Spin Trapping Technique

Methanol induced oxidative stress (OS) models in mice were successfully established and evaluated by the electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spin trapping technique. The capacity for removal of reactive oxygen species (ROS) free radicals by rhubarb and vitamin C (Vc) as candidate materials was also investigated. EPR was employed to determine the free radicals generated from a spin trapping agent, α-phenyl-N-tert-butylnitrone (PBN), that reacted with the ROS. The activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX), and the level of malondialdehyde (MDA) were also evaluated by enzyme assays. The results indicated that methanol clearly promoted the generation of ROS free radicals in the liver of mice. The activity of SOD and GSH-PX was reduced significantly, although the level of MDA was increased as a result of the harmful effect of methanol. In addition, rhubarb and Vc exhibited a protective effect on the mice liver under acute OS.

On the spin trapping of chlorine atoms. Competition from chloride ions

1991 ◽  
Vol 69 (7) ◽  
pp. 1131-1133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Detlef Rehorek ◽  
Edward G. Janzen ◽  
Yashige Kotake
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Epr Spectroscopy ◽  
Spin Trapping ◽  
Adduct Formation ◽  
Chloride Ions ◽  
Spin Adduct ◽  
Phenyl Radicals ◽  
Chlorine Atoms ◽  
Tert Butyl ◽  
Epr Spin Trapping

Chlorine atoms generated by photolysis of hexachloroethane add to C-phenyl-N-tert-butyl nitrone (PBN) to form persistent spin adducts that are readily detectable by EPR spectroscopy. The presence of chloride ions reduces spin adduct formation competitively. Chlorine atoms also react with tetraphenylarsenium ions to liberate phenyl radicals by radical replacement. Key words: EPR, spin trapping, C-phenyl-N-tert-butyl nitrone, PBN, photolysis, chlorine atoms, tetraphenylarsenium ion, hexachloroethane.

The impact of statin therapy after surgical or endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysms

2020 ◽  
Vol 133 (1) ◽  
pp. 182-189
Author(s):  
Tae-Jin Song ◽  
Seung-Hun Oh ◽  
Jinkwon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Statin Therapy ◽  
Coil Embolization ◽  
Primary Outcome ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Cerebral Aneurysms ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Lipid Lowering ◽  
Surgical Clipping ◽  
The Impact

OBJECTIVECerebral aneurysms represent the most common cause of spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage. Statins are lipid-lowering agents that may expert multiple pleiotropic vascular protective effects. The authors hypothesized that statin therapy after coil embolization or surgical clipping of cerebral aneurysms might improve clinical outcomes.METHODSThis was a retrospective cohort study using the National Health Insurance Service–National Sample Cohort Database in Korea. Patients who underwent coil embolization or surgical clipping for cerebral aneurysm between 2002 and 2013 were included. Based on prescription claims, the authors calculated the proportion of days covered (PDC) by statins during follow-up as a marker of statin therapy. The primary outcome was a composite of the development of stroke, myocardial infarction, and all-cause death. Multivariate time-dependent Cox regression analyses were performed.RESULTSA total of 1381 patients who underwent coil embolization (n = 542) or surgical clipping (n = 839) of cerebral aneurysms were included in this study. During the mean (± SD) follow-up period of 3.83 ± 3.35 years, 335 (24.3%) patients experienced the primary outcome. Adjustments were performed for sex, age (as a continuous variable), treatment modality, aneurysm rupture status (ruptured or unruptured aneurysm), hypertension, diabetes mellitus, household income level, and prior history of ischemic stroke or intracerebral hemorrhage as time-independent variables and statin therapy during follow-up as a time-dependent variable. Consistent statin therapy (PDC > 80%) was significantly associated with a lower risk of the primary outcome (adjusted hazard ratio 0.34, 95% CI 0.14–0.85).CONCLUSIONSConsistent statin therapy was significantly associated with better prognosis after coil embolization or surgical clipping of cerebral aneurysms.

COVID-19: Time-Dependent Effective Reproduction Number and Sub-notification Effect Estimation Modeling (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Atem De Carvalho ◽  
Rogerio Atem De Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Reproduction Number ◽  
Moving Average ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Initial Value ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Reproduction Numbers ◽  
Effect Estimation ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers and health authorities have sought to identify the different parameters that govern their infection and death cycles, in order to be able to make better decisions. In particular, a series of reproduction number estimation models have been presented, with different practical results. OBJECTIVE This article aims to present an effective and efficient model for estimating the Reproduction Number and to discuss the impacts of sub-notification on these calculations. METHODS The concept of Moving Average Method with Initial value (MAMI) is used, as well as a model for Rt, the Reproduction Number, is derived from experimental data. The models are applied to real data and their performance is presented. RESULTS Analyses on Rt and sub-notification effects for Germany, Italy, Sweden, United Kingdom, South Korea, and the State of New York are presented to show the performance of the methods here introduced. CONCLUSIONS We show that, with relatively simple mathematical tools, it is possible to obtain reliable values for time-dependent, incubation period-independent Reproduction Numbers (Rt). We also demonstrate that the impact of sub-notification is relatively low, after the initial phase of the epidemic cycle has passed.

Photoredox Reactions of Iodo Iron(III) Complexes Containing Tetradentate Ligands

2001 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jozef Šima ◽  
Dáša Lauková ◽  
Vlasta Brezová
Keyword(s):  
Schiff Bases ◽  
Spin Trapping ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Oh Radicals ◽  
Solvated Electrons ◽  
Open Chain ◽  
Tetradentate Ligands ◽  
Visible Irradiation ◽  
Epr Spin Trapping ◽  
Spin Trapping Technique

Photoredox reactions occurring in irradiated methanolic solutions of trans-[FeIII(R,R'-salen)(CH3OH)I], where R,R'-salen2- are N,N'-ethylenebis(R,R'-salicylideneiminato), tetradentate open-chain N2O2-Schiff bases with R,R' = H, 5-Cl, 5-Br, 3,5-di-Br, 3,5-di-(CH3), 3-OCH3, 5-OCH3, have been investigated and their mechanism proposed. The complexes are redox-stable in the dark. Ultraviolet and/or visible irradiation of methanolic solution of the complexes induces photoreduction of Fe(III) to Fe(II). Depending on the composition of the irradiated solutions, •CH2OH radicals or solvated electrons were identified by the EPR spin trapping technique. The final product of the photooxidation coupled with the photoreduction of Fe(III) is formaldehyde and the molar ratio of Fe(II) and CH2O is close to 2 : 1. The efficiency of the photoredox process is strongly wavelength-dependent and influenced by the peripheral groups R,R' of the tetradentate ligands.

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