Explorative Randomized Phase II Clinical Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Finafloxacin versus Ciprofloxacin for Treatment of Complicated Urinary Tract Infections.

The broad-spectrum C-8-cyano-fluoroquinolone finafloxacin displays enhanced activity under acidic conditions. This phase II clinical study compared the efficacies and safeties of finafloxacin and ciprofloxacin in patients with complicated urinary tract infection and/or pyelonephritis. A 5-day regimen with 800 mg finafloxacin once a day (q.

Crystal structure of di-aqua-bis-(2,6-di-methyl-pyrazine-κN)bis-(thio-cyanato-κN)cobalt(II) 2,5-di-methyl-pyrazine tris-olvate.

In the crystal structure of the title compound, [Co(NCS)2(C6H8N2)2(H2O)2]·3C6H8N2, the Co(II) cation is coordinated by two terminally N-bound thio-cyanate anions, two water mol-ecules and two 2,6-di-methyl-pyrazine ligands, forming a discrete complex with a slightly distorted octa-hedral N4O2 coordination environment. The asymmetric unit contains one Co(II) cation and three halves of 2,5-di-methyl-pyrazine solvate mol-ecules, all entities being completed by inversion symmetry, as well as one thio-cyanate anion, an aqua ligand and a 2,6-di-methyl-pyrazine ligand, all in general positions. In the crystal, discrete complexes are arranged in a way that cavities are formed where the noncoordinating 2,5-di-methyl-pyrazine mol-ecules are located.

Crystal structure of di-aqua-bis-(2,6-di-methyl-pyrazine-κN (4))bis-(thio-cyanato-κN)cobalt(II) 2,5-di-methyl-pyrazine monosolvate.

In the crystal structure of the title compound, [Co(NCS)2(C6H8N2)2(H2O)2]·C6H8N2, the Co(II) cation is coordinated by the N atoms of two terminal thio-cyanate anions, the O atoms of two water mol-ecules and two N atoms of two 2,6-di-methyl-pyrazine ligands. The coordination sphere of the resulting discrete complex is that of a slightly distorted octa-hedron. The asymmetric unit comprises a Co(II) cation and half of a 2,5-di-methyl-pyrazine ligand, both of which are located on centres of inversion, and a water ligand, a 2,6-di--methyl-pyrazine ligand and one thio-cyanate anion in general positions.

Crystal structure of tri-aqua-(2,6-di-methyl-pyrazine-κN (4))bis-(thio-cyanato-κN)manganese(II) 2,5-di-methyl-pyrazine disolvate.

In the crystal structure of the title complex, [Mn(NCS)2(C6H8N2)(H2O)3]·2C6H8N2, the Mn(II) cation is coordinated by two terminally N-bonded thio-cyanate anions, three water mol-ecules and one 2,6-di-methyl-pyrazine ligand within a slightly distorted N3O3 octa-hedral geometry; the entire complex mol-ecule is generated by the application of a twofold rotation axis. The asymmetric unit also contains an uncoordinating 2,5-di-methyl-pyrazine ligand in a general position. Obviously, the coordination to the 2,6-di-methyl-pyrazine ligand is preferred because coordination to the 2,5-di-methyl-pyrazine is hindered due to the bulky methyl group proximate to the N atom.

Systemic inflammatory cytokine analysis to monitor biomaterial augmented tissue healing.

Purpose: Hernias can be repaired by reinforcement of damaged fascia using biomaterials to provide stabilisation. Repair materials are usually porous, through which cells infiltrate, proliferate and secrete ECM. Their efficacy relies on good tissue integration and resolution of host defence mechanisms.

3D culture model of fibroblast-mediated collagen creep to identify abnormal cell behaviour.

Native collagen gels are important biomimetic cell support scaffolds, and a plastic compression process can now be used to rapidly remove fluid to any required collagen density, producing strong 3D tissue-like models. This study aimed to measure the mechanical creep properties of such scaffolds and to quantify any enhanced creep occurring in the presence of cells (cell-mediated creep). The test rig developed applies constant creep tension during culture and measures real-time extension due to cell action.

Crystal structure of poly[[(2,2'-bi-pyridine)manganese(II)]-di-μ-thio-cyanato].

In the crystal structure of the polymeric title compound, [Mn(NCS)2(C10H8N2)] n , the Mn(II) cations are coordinated by one chelating 2,2'-bi-pyridine ligand and four thio-cyanate anions (two N- and two S-coordinating), forming a distorted [MnN4S2] octa-hedron. The asymmetric unit consists of one manganese cation located on a twofold rotation axis and half of a 2,2'-bi-pyridine ligand, the other half being generated by the same twofold rotation axis, as well as one thio-cyanate anion in a general position. The Mn(II) cations are linked by two pairs of μ1,3-bridging thio-cyanate ligands into chains along the c axis; because the N atoms of the 2,2'-bi-pyridine ligands, as well as the N and the S atoms of the thio-cyanate anions, are each cis-coordinating, these chains show a zigzag arrangement.

Influence of the co-ligand on the magnetic and relaxation properties of layered cobalt(II) thiocyanato coordination polymers.

Reaction of Co(NCS)2 with 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)-ethane (bpa) leads to the formation of [Co(NCS)2(bpa)2]n, which, on heating, transforms into the new layered coordination polymer [Co(NCS)2(bpa)]n. This compound can also be prepared in solution, but because no reasonable single crystals are available, its crystal structure was determined from X-ray powder data from scratch. In the crystal structure of [Co(NCS)2(bpa)]n, the cobalt(II) cations are coordinated by two S-bonded and two N-bonded thiocyanato anions and two N atoms of the bpa co-ligands in a distorted octahedral geometry.

Characterisation and comparison of the host response of 6 tissue-based surgical implants in a subcutaneous in vivo rat model.

Background: Hernia repair often involves fascial augmentation using biologic prostheses. Small processing changes during preparation modulate host tissue response, which influence material efficacy and longevity. In this pilot study, a rat model was used to determine the specific influence of tissue origin, decellularisation treatment and 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate (HMDI) cross-linking.

catena-Poly[[bis-(thio-cyanato-κN)iron(II)]-bis-(μ-dipyrazin-2-yl di-sulfide-κ(2) N (4):N (4'))].

In the title compound, [Fe(NCS)2(C8H6N4S2)2] n , the Fe(II) cation is coordinated by two terminal N-bonded thio-cyanate anions and four bridging N:N'-bridging dipyrazin-2-yl di-sulfide ligands in an octa-hedral geometry. The Fe(II) cations are connected via bridging 4,4'-di-pyrazine ligands into chains along the b-axis direction. The asymmetric unit consists of one Fe(II) cation located on position with site symmetry 2/m, one thio-cyanate anion located on a mirror plane and one di-sulfide ligand located on a twofold rotation axis.

Poly[[bis-[μ2-1,2-bis-(pyridin-4-yl)ethene-κ(2) N:N']bis-(thio-cyanato-κN)cobalt(II)] 1,2-bis-(pyridin-4-yl)ethene monosolvate dihydrate].

The asymmetric unit of the title compound, {[Co(NCS)2(C12H10N2)2]·C12H10N2·2H2O} n , consists of two independent Co(II) cations, four distinct thio-cyanate anions, six 1,2-bis-(pyridin-4-yl)ethene (4-bpe) mol-ecules and four lattice water mol-ecules. The Co(II) cations are each coordinated by two N-bonded thio-cyanate anions and four 4-bpe ligands within a slightly distorted CoN6 octa-hedron. The two independent Co(II) cations are linked by the 4-bpe ligands into two distinct layers, parallel to the ac and bc planes, that inter-penetrate.

Structural and magnetic studies of a new Co(II) thiocyanato coordination polymer showing slow magnetic relaxations and a metamagnetic transition.

Reaction of Co(NCS)2 with 4-ethylpyridine leads to the formation of three new compounds of composition Co(NCS)2(4-ethylpyridine)4 (1), [(Co(NCS)2]2(4-ethylpyridine)6 (2), and [Co(NCS)2(4-ethylpyridine)2]n (3). In all compounds the coordination of the Co(II) ions is distorted octahedral. 1 consists of discrete monomeric complexes and in 2 two Co(II) cations are linked by pairs of μ-1,3-bridging thiocyanato ligands into dimers.

The in vivo evaluation of tissue-based biomaterials in a rat full-thickness abdominal wall defect model.

Hernias are defects in which an anatomical fascia is breached resulting in ectopic positioning of an organ into an orifice which routinely does not contain it. Intervention often involves repositioning translocated organs and repair of damaged fascia using exogenous grafts. Despite hernia prevalence, repairs can still fail due to postoperative complications, such as chronic pain and decreased mobility.

Evaluation of six synthetic surgical meshes implanted subcutaneously in a rat model.

The long-term efficacy and mechanical integrity of implanted materials is largely determined by early host response. Therefore, implanting materials with well-characterized tissue responses provides the greatest chance of 'one-hit' surgical successes, without repeated interventions to replace, repair or remove non-compliant biomaterials. Six synthetic meshes were implanted subcutaneously in a rat model to deduce and quantify modulations in host response, based on material fabrication variables.

catena-Poly[[[di-aqua-bis-(seleno-cyanato-κN)iron(II)]-μ-1,2-bis-(pyridin-4-yl)ethane-κ(2) N:N'] 1,2-bis-(pyridin-4-yl)ethane disolvate dihydrate].

The title compound, {[Fe(NCSe)2(C12H12N2)(H2O)2]·2C12H12N2·2H2O} n , was obtained by the reaction of iron(II) sulfate hepta-hydrate and potassium seleno-cyanate with 1,2-bis-(pyridin-4-yl)ethane (bpa) in water. The Fe(II) cation is coordinated by two N-bonded seleno-cyanate anions, two water mol-ecules and two 1,2-bis-(pyridin-4-yl)ethane (bpa) ligands in a slightly distorted octa-hedral geometry. In addition, two non-coordinating bpa mol-ecules and two water mol-ecules are present.

catena-Poly[[[bis-(methanol-κO)bis-(seleno-cyanato-κN)manganese(II)]-μ-1,2-bis-(pyridin-4-yl)eth-ene-κ(2) N:N'] 1,2-bis-(pyridin-4-yl)eth-ene mono-solvate].

In the crystal structure of the title compound, {[Mn(NCSe)2(C12H10N2)(CH3OH)2]·C12H10N2} n , the Mn(II) cation is coordin-ated by two terminal N-bonded seleno-cyanate anions, two methanol mol-ecules and two 1,2-bis-(pyridin-4-yl)eth-ene (bpe) ligands within a slightly distorted octahedral geometry. The Mn(II) cations are linked into chains along the c-axis direction by the bpe ligands, which are further connected by inter-molecular O-H⋯N hydrogen bonding between the methanol H atoms and additional bpe mol-ecules that are not coordinated to the metal atoms. The Mn(II) cation and both crystallographically independent bpe ligands are located on centers of inversion, whereas the seleno-cyanate and methanol ligands occupy general positions.

Synthesis, structures and magnetic properties of Fe(II) and Co(II) thiocyanato coordination compounds: on the importance of the diamagnetic counterparts for structure determination.

Reaction of Fe(NCS)2 and Co(NCS)2 with 2-methylpyrazine in different molar ratios and solvents at room temperature leads to the formation of five new coordination compounds of composition M(NCS)2(2-methylpyrazine)2(H2O)2 (M = Fe (1-Fe) , Co (1-Co)), Co(NCS)2(2-methylpyrazine)2(CH3OH)2 (2-Co) and Co(NCS)2(2-methylpyrazine)4·2-methylpyrazine solvate (3-Co). In all of these compounds, discrete complexes are found in which the metal cations are octahedrally coordinated by two terminal N-bonded thiocyanato anions and four N- or O-donor co-ligands. On heating compounds 1-3 in a thermobalance new coordination polymers of composition M(NCS)2(2-methylpyrazine)2 (M = Co (4-Co) , Fe (4-Fe)) are obtained in the first step, which transform into M(NCS)2(2-methylpyrazine) (M = Co (5-Co) , Fe (5-Fe)) in the second.

catena-Poly[[[bis-(methanol-κO)bis-(seleno-cyanato-κN)manganese(II)]-μ-1,2-bis-(pyridin-4-yl)ethane-κ(2) N:N'] 1,2-bis-(pyridin-4-yl)ethane monosolvate].

The reaction of manganese seleno-cyanate with 1,2-bis-(pyridin-4-yl)ethane (bpa) leads to the title compound, {[Mn(NCSe)2(C12H12N2)(CH3OH)2]·C12H12N2} n . The Mn(II) cation is coordinated by two N-bonded seleno-cyanate anions, two bpa ligands and two O-bonded methanol mol-ecules, within a slightly distorted octa-hedral geometry. The Mn(II) cations and the non-coordinating N-donor ligands are located on centers of inversion while the coordinating N-donor co-ligands are located on a twofold rotation axis.

Diaqua-bis-[bis-(pyrazin-2-yl) sulfide-κN (4)]bis-(thio-cyanato-κN)iron(II) monohydrate.

In the title compound [Fe(NCS)2(C8H6N4S)2(H2O)2]·H2O, the Fe(II) cation is coordinated by two N-bonded thio-cyanate anions, two N (4)-bonded bis-(pyrazin-2-yl) sulfide ligands and two water mol-ecules in an slightly distorted octa-hedral geometry. The Fe(II) cation is located on a center of inversion and the lattice water mol-ecule on a twofold rotation axis. The thio-cyanate anions, the coordinating water mol-ecules and the sulfide ligands occupy general positions.

catena-Poly[[bis-(2-chloro-pyrazine-κN (4))cadmium]-di-μ-thio-cyanato-κ(2) N:S;κ(2) S:N].

Reaction of cadmium thio-cyanate with 2-chloro-pyrazine leads to the polymeric title compound, [Cd(NCS)2(C4H3ClN2)2] n . The Cd(II) cation, which is located on a center of inversion, is coordinated by two N-bonded and two S-bonded thio-cyanate anions and by two N-bonded 2-chloro-pyrazine ligands within a slightly distorted octa-hedron. The Cd(II) cations are linked into chains along the a axis by bridging thio-cyanate anions.

Tris[4-(dimethyl-amino)-pyridinium] hexa-kis-(thio-cyanato-κN)ferrate(III) monohydrate.

In the title compound, (C7H11N2)3[Fe(NCS)6]·H2O, the Fe(III) cation is coordinated by six terminal N-bonded thio-cyanate anions into a discrete threefold negatively charged complex. Charge balance is achieved by three protonated 4-(dimethyl-amino)-pyridine cations. The asymmetric unit consists of one Fe(III) cation, six thio-cyanate anions, three 4-(dimethyl-amino)-pyridinium cations and one water mol-ecule, all of them located in general positions.

Bis[4-(dimethyl-amino)-pyridinium] bis-[4-(dimethyl-amino)-pyridine-κN (1)]tetra-kis-(thio-cyanato-κN)manganate(II).

In the crystal structure of the title compound, (C7H11N2)2[Mn(NCS)4(C7H10N2)2], the manganese(II) cations are coordinated by four N-bonded thio-cyanate anions and two N-bonded 4-(dimethyl-amino)-pyridine ligands into discrete complex dianions. For charge balance, two 4-(dimethylamino)pyridine counter cations are present, which do not coordinate to the metal cation. The asymmetric unit consists of one manganese(II) cation, four thio-cyanate anions and two 4-(dimethyl-amino)-pyridine ligands, as well as two protonated 4-(dimethyl-amino)-pyridinium cations.

Synthesis, crystal structure, and magnetic properties of the coordination polymer [Fe(NCS)2(1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)-ethylene)]n showing a two step metamagnetic transition.

Reaction of iron(II) thiocyanate with an excess of trans-1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)-ethylene (bpe) in acetonitrile at room temperature leads to the formation of [Fe(NCS)(2)(bpe)(2)·(bpe)] (1), which is isotypic to its Co(II) analogue. Using slightly different reaction conditions the literature known compound [Fe(NCS)(2)(bpe)(2)(H(2)O)(2)] (2) was obtained as a phase pure material. Simultaneous differential thermoanalysis and thermogravimetry prove that the hydrate 2 transforms into the anhydrate [Fe(NCS)(2)(bpe)(2)] (3), that decomposes on further heating into the new ligand-deficient 1:1 compound of composition [Fe(NCS)(2)(bpe)](n) (4), which can also be obtained directly by thermal decomposition of 1.

Reactive oxygen species (ROS)--a family of fate deciding molecules pivotal in constructive inflammation and wound healing.

Wound healing requires a fine balance between the positive and deleterious effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS); a group of extremely potent molecules, rate limiting in successful tissue regeneration. A balanced ROS response will debride and disinfect a tissue and stimulate healthy tissue turnover; suppressed ROS will result in infection and an elevation in ROS will destroy otherwise healthy stromal tissue. Understanding and anticipating the ROS niche within a tissue will greatly enhance the potential to exogenously augment and manipulate healing.

Bis(cyanato-κN)tetra-kis-(2,6-dimethyl-pyrazine-κN(4))nickel(II).

Reaction of nickel(II) chloride with sodium cyanate and 2,6-di-methyl-pyrazine leads to single crystals of the title com-pound, [Ni(NCO)(2)(C(6)H(8)N(2))(4)]. The nickel(II) cation is located about a centre of inversion and is octa-hedrally coordinated by two cyanate anions and four 2,6-dimethyl-pyrazine ligands, forming discrete complexes.