-Substituted AB-type phenothiazinyl porphyrins and their indium and zinc complexes photosensitising properties, cytotoxicity and phototoxicity on ovarian cancer cells.

New -substituted AB-type phenothiazinyl porphyrins and ferrocenylvinyl phenothiazinyl porphyrin were synthesised by Suzuki-Miyaura and Mizoroki-Heck cross-coupling reactions, respectively. The free porphyrins were further used in the synthesis of new indium(iii) or zinc(ii) porphyrin complexes. All porphyrins exhibit red fluorescence emission in solution, a property that remains unimpaired following internalisation in ovarian A2780 cancer cells, as evidenced by fluorescence microscopy images.

Sonochemical synthesis, optical properties and DFT studies on novel (N-arylamino)phenothiazinium dyes suitable for fluorescence cells imaging.

Novel (N-arylamino)phenothiazinium dyes containing meta-substituted-arylamine auxochrome units were successfully obtained by applying a sonochemical protocol designed for a more efficient energy usage in the preparation of methylene blue (MB) analogues. Single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis revealed the spatial arrangement in aggregated crystalline state of (N-(meta-bromoaryl)amino)phenothiazinium dye with minor variances induced by the nature of the halogenide counterion (iodide or chloride). The optical UV-vis properties of the novel (N-arylamino)phenothiazinium dyes were comparable to those of the parent MB, with the longest wavelength absorption maxima situated in the visible range (640-680 nm), large molar extinction coefficients (log ε = 4.

New Triazole-Isoxazole Hybrids as Antibacterial Agents: Design, Synthesis, Characterization, In Vitro, and In Silico Studies.

Novel isoxazole-triazole conjugates have been efficiently synthesized using 3-formylchromone as starting material according to a multi-step synthetic approach. The structures of the target conjugates and intermediate products were characterized by standard spectroscopic techniques (H NMR and C NMR) and confirmed by mass spectrometry (MS). The all-synthesized compounds were screened for their antibacterial activity against three ATCC reference strains, namely ATCC 25923, ATCC BAA-44, and ATCC 25922 as well as one strain isolated from the hospital environment .

Species (Lamiaceae) as a Valuable Source of Volatile Compounds: GC-MS Profiling and Investigation of In Vitro Antibacterial and Cytotoxic Activities.

Nowadays, there is an increasing interest in the study of medicinal and aromatic plants, due to their therapeutic properties that correlate with the presence of different active compounds. species (sp.) are aromatic plants that belong to the Lamiaceae family, originating from North America and East Asia.

Metal Complexes Containing Homoleptic Diorganoselenium(II) Ligands: Synthesis, Characterization and Investigation of Optical Properties.

[()-2'-{-CH-(4)-oxazol-5-one}CHCH]Se (, L) and [()-4'-{2-CH-(4)-oxazol-5-one}CHCH]Se (, L) were prepared, structurally characterized and used as ligands to obtain new metal complexes of types [MX(L)] [L: M = Ag, X = OTf (); M = Au, X = Cl (); L: M = Ag, X = OTf (); M = Au, X = Cl ()], [(MX)(L)] [M = Ag, X = OTf, L (); L ()], [ZnCl(L)] [L (); L ()] and [Ag(L)][PF] [L (); L ()]. The silver complexes and were ionic species (1:1 electrolytes) in a MeCN solution, while in the solid state, the triflate fragments were bonded to the silver cations. Similarly, the 2:1 complexes and were found to behave as 1:2 electrolytes in a MeCN solution, but single-crystal X-ray diffraction demonstrated that compound showed the formation of a dimer in the solid state: a tetranuclear [Ag(OTf)] built through bridging triflate ligands was coordinated by two bridging organoselenium ligands through the nitrogen from the oxazolone ring and the selenium atoms in a 1κN:2κSe fashion.

Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) Production from Lignocellulosic Wastes Using ATCC 14581.

This study aimed to analyze the production of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) from lignocellulosic biomass through a series of steps, including microwave irradiation, ammonia delignification, enzymatic hydrolysis, and fermentation, using the ATCC 14581 strain. The lignocellulosic biomass was first pretreated using microwave irradiation at different temperatures (180, 200, and 220 °C) for 10, 20, and 30 min. The optimal pretreatment conditions were determined using the central composite design (CCD) and the response surface methodology (RSM).

Unraveling the Potential of Organic Oregano and Tarragon Essential Oils: Profiling Composition, FT-IR and Bioactivities.

Oregano and tarragon are widely cultivated culinary herbs used for food seasoning, having familiar characteristic aromas appreciated by the wide public. The aim of this research was to characterize essential oils (EOs) from locally sourced organic oregano and tarragon (Cluj, Romania) and study their bioactivity potential. Results showed that oregano EO had a sesquiterpene dominant profile responsible for strong bands between 2800 and 3000 cm on the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) spectrum and a composition consistent with reports from similar climatic regions.

Contribution of and Non- Yeasts on the Volatile and Phenolic Profiles of Rosehip Mead.

The resurgence of mead, a honey-based fermented beverage, is attributed to the increasing consumption of fermented foods and beverages, driven by its distinct flavors and perceived health benefits. This study investigates the influence of different yeast strains, namely var. , and , on the volatile and phenolic compounds of these beverages.

L-Poly(lactic acid) Production by Microwave Irradiation of Lactic Acid Obtained from Lignocellulosic Wastes.

L-polylactic acid (PLA), a semi-crystalline aliphatic polyester, is one of the most manufactured biodegradable plastics worldwide. The objective of the study was to obtain L-polylactic acid (PLA) from lignocellulosic plum biomass. Initially, the biomass was processed via pressurized hot water pretreatment at a temperature of 180 °C for 30 min at 10 MPa for carbohydrate separation.

Fracture Behavior and Integrity of Different Direct Restorative Materials to Restore Noncarious Cervical Lesions.

The purpose of this study was to analyze the fracture resistance and marginal leakage of noncarious cervical lesion (NCCL) restorations made of different restorative materials. Eighty upper premolars were randomly divided into four groups ( = 20/group). Standardized NCCL cavity preparations were performed on the buccal surface of the teeth and then restored with four different materials.

β-Ketophosphonates with Pentalenofuran Scaffolds Linked to the Ketone Group for the Synthesis of Prostaglandin Analogs.

β-Ketophosphonates with pentalenofurane fragments linked to the keto group were synthesized. The bulky pentalenofurane skeleton is expected to introduce more hindrance in the prostaglandin analogues of type , greater than that obtained with the bicyclo[3.3.

Novel (Phenothiazinyl)Vinyl-Pyridinium Dyes and Their Potential Applications as Cellular Staining Agents.

We report here the synthesis and structural characterization of novel cationic (phenothiazinyl)vinyl-pyridinium (PVP) dyes, together with optical (absorption/emission) properties and their potential applicability as fluorescent labels. Convective heating, ultrasound irradiation and mechanochemical synthesis were considered as alternative synthetic methodologies proficient for overcoming drawbacks such as long reaction time, nonsatisfactory yields or solvent requirements in the synthesis of novel dye (E)-1-(3-chloropropyl)-4-(2-(10-methyl-10H-phenothiazin-3-yl)vinyl)pyridin-1-ium bromide and its -alkyl-2-methylpyridinium precursor . The geometry of the newly synthesized (E)-4-(2-(7-bromo-10-ethyl-10H-phenothiazin-3-yl)vinyl)-1-methylpyridin-1-ium iodide and (E)-1-methyl-4-(2-(10-methyl-10H-phenothiazin-3-yl)vinyl)pyridin-1-ium tetrafluoroborate was confirmed by single crystal X-ray diffraction.

Ultrasound-assisted Strecker synthesis of novel 2-(hetero)aryl-2-(arylamino)acetonitrile derivatives.

This work describes an efficient, simple, and ecofriendly sonochemical procedure for the preparation of new α-(arylamino)acetonitrile derivatives C-substituted with phenothiazine or ferrocene units. The synthetic protocol is based on the Strecker reaction of a (hetero)aryl aldimine substrate with trimethylsilyl cyanide (TMSCN) in poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) solution. The advantages of the sonochemical versus the conventional α-(arylamino)acetonitrile synthesis are the significantly shorter reaction time (30 min instead of 72 hours), the higher purity and the easier separation of the product that precipitated from the reaction mixture in crystalline form as depicted by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis.

Ethyne Functionalized -Phenothiazinyl-Phenyl-Porphyrins: Synthesis and Optical Properties of Free Base Versus Protonated Species.

Synthesis, structural characterization and photophysical properties for a series of new -AB- and AB-type ethynyl functionalized -phenothiazinyl-phenyl porphyrin derivatives are described. The new compounds displayed the characteristic porphyrin absorption spectra slightly modified by weak auxochromic effects of the substituents and fluorescence emission in the range of 651-659 nm with 11-25% quantum yields. The changes recorded in the UV-vis absorption spectra in the presence of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) are consistent with the protonation of the two internal nitrogen atoms of the free-base porphyrin (19 nm bathochromic shift of the strong Soret band and one long wave absorption maxima situated in the range of 665-695 nm).

Excess Ascorbate is a Chemical Stress Agent against Proteins and Cells.

Excess ascorbate (as expected in intravenous treatment proposed for COVID-19 management, for example) oxidizes and/or degrades hemoglobin and albumin, as evidenced by UV-vis spectroscopy, gel electrophoresis, and mass spectrometry. It also degrades hemoglobin in intact blood or in isolated erythrocytes. The survival rates and metabolic activities of several leukocyte subsets implicated in the antiviral cellular immune response are also affected.

Novel Phenothiazine-Bridged Porphyrin-(Hetero)aryl dyads: Synthesis, Optical Properties, In Vitro Cytotoxicity and Staining of Human Ovarian Tumor Cell Lines.

We report here the synthetic procedure applied for the preparation of new AB-type and -AB type -halogenophenothiazinyl-phenyl-porphyrin derivatives, their metal core complexation and their peripheral modification using Suzuki-Miyaura cross coupling reactions with various (hetero)aryl (phenothiazinyl, 7-formyl-phenothiazinyl, (9-carbazolyl)-phenyl and 4-formyl-phenyl, phenyl) boronic acid derivatives. The -phenothiazinyl-phenyl-porphyrin (MPP) dyes family was thus extended by a series of novel phenothiazine-bridged porphyrin-(hetero)aryl dyads characterized by UV-Vis absorption/emission properties typical to the porphyrin chromophore, slightly modulated by increasing the size of peripheral substituents. Three phenothiazine-bridged porphyrin-heteroaryl dyads with fluorescence emission above 655 nm were selected as fluorophores in red spectral region for applications in cellular staining of human ovarian tumors.

Nitrogen-Doped Graphene: The Influence of Doping Level on the Charge-Transfer Resistance and Apparent Heterogeneous Electron Transfer Rate.

Three nitrogen-doped graphene samples were synthesized by the hydrothermal method using urea as doping/reducing agent for graphene oxide (GO), previously dispersed in water. The mixture was poured into an autoclave and placed in the oven at 160 °C for 3, 8 and 12 h. The samples were correspondingly denoted NGr-1, NGr-2 and NGr-3.

Exploring the substrate scope of ferulic acid decarboxylase (FDC1) from Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Ferulic acid decarboxylase from Saccharomyces cerevisiae (ScFDC1) was described to possess a novel, prenylated flavin mononucleotide cofactor (prFMN) providing the first enzymatic 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition mechanism. The high tolerance of the enzyme towards several non-natural substrates, combined with its high quality, atomic resolution structure nominates FDC1 an ideal candidate as flexible biocatalyst for decarboxylation reactions leading to synthetically valuable styrenes. Herein the substrate scope of ScFDC1 is explored on substituted cinnamic acids bearing different functional groups (-OCH, -CF or -Br) at all positions of the phenyl ring (o-, m-, p-) as well as on several biaryl and heteroaryl cinnamic acid analogues or derivatives with extended alkyl chain.

UV-light mediated green synthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles using Cornelian cherry fruit extract and their comparative effects in experimental inflammation.

The purpose of our study is to investigate the comparative effects of materials based on silver and gold nanoparticles functionalized with polyphenols from Cornus Mas extract (AgNPs-CM and AuNPs-CM) in vivo on experimental inflammation. The nanoparticles were obtained at room temperature under UV irradiation and were characterized by different methods: ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and dynamic light scattering. The modulatory effects of AgNPs-CM and AuNPs-CM on inflammation were quantified by oxidative stress parameters, pro and anti-inflammatory cytokines levels and apoptosis assessment at 2 h, 24 and 48 h after induction of inflammation with carrageenan in the paw tissue of Wistar rats.

Design, synthesis and structure of novel G-2 melamine-based dendrimers incorporating 4-(-octyloxy)aniline as a peripheral unit.

4-(-Octyloxy)aniline is a known component in the elaboration of organic materials with mesogenic properties such as -substituted Schiff bases, perylene bisimide assemblies with a number of 2-amino-4,6-bis[4-(-octyloxy)phenylamino]--triazines, amphiphilic azobenzene-containing linear-dendritic block copolymers and G-0 monomeric or dimeric dendritic liquid crystals with photochromic azobenzene mesogens. The present ab initio study explores a previously unknown use of 4-(-octyloxy)aniline in the synthesis, structure and supramolecular behaviour of new dendritic melamines. Starting from 4-(-octyloxy)aniline, seven G-2 melamine-based dendrimers were obtained in 29-79% overall yields.

Fe(III) - Sulfide interaction in globins: Characterization and quest for a putative Fe(IV)-sulfide species.

The present study reports findings regarding the contrast between HS interaction with bovine hemoglobin (Hb) and horse heart myoglobin (Mb), in terms of binding and dissociation kinetics, affinities, and mechanism. At pH9.5, oxidation of ferric-sulfide adducts in presence of no free sulfide, using hexachloroiridate as oxidant is examined using stopped-flow UV-vis, EPR, vibrational spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.

Laccase is upregulated via stress pathways in the phytopathogenic fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum.

We report on the factors affecting the production of the newly characterized laccase from the phytopathogenic fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary. The carbon/nitrogen ratio appears to be of great importance.

Acylated mono-, bis- and tris- cinchona-based amines containing ferrocene or organic residues: synthesis, structure and in vitro antitumor activity on selected human cancer cell lines.

A series of novel functionalized mono-, bis- and tris-(S)-{[(2S,4R,8R)-8-ethyl-quinuclidin-2-yl](6-methoxyquinolin-4-yl)}methanamines including ferrocene-containing derivatives was obtained by the reaction of the precursor amine with a variety of acylation agents. Their in vitro antitumor activity was investigated against human leukemia (HL-60), human neuroblastoma (SH-SY5Y), human hepatoma (HepG2) and human breast cancer (MCF-7) cells by the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT)-assay and the 50% inhibitory concentration (IC(50)) values were determined. Our data indicate that the precursor amine has no antitumor activity in vitro, but the bis-methanamines with ureido-, thioureido and amide-type linkers display attractive in vitro cytotoxicity and cytostatic effects on HL-60, HepG2, MCF-7 and SH-SY5Y cells.