Therapeutic Applications of Functional Nanomaterials for Prostatitis.

Prostatitis is a common disease in adult males, with characteristics of a poor treatment response and easy recurrence, which seriously affects the patient's quality of life. The prostate is located deep in the pelvic cavity, and thus a traditional infusion or other treatment methods are unable to easily act directly on the prostate, leading to poor therapeutic effects. Therefore, the development of new diagnostic and treatment strategies has become a research hotspot in the field of prostatitis treatment.

Design, synthesis and fungicidal activity of isothiazole-thiazole derivatives.

3,4-Dichloroisothiazoles can induce systemic acquired resistance (SAR) to enhance plant resistance against a subsequent pathogen attack, and oxathiapiprolin exhibits excellent anti-fungal activity against oomycetes targeting at the oxysterol-binding protein. To discover novel chemicals with systemic acquired resistance and fungicidal activity, 21 novel isothiazole-thiazole derivatives were designed, synthesized and characterized according to the active compound derivatization method. Compound 6u, with EC values of 0.

Synthesis, bioactivity and mode of action of 5 5 6 tricyclic spirolactones as novel antiviral lead compounds.

Background: Plant viral diseases cause tremendous decreases in yield and quality. Natural polycyclic compounds such as those containing carbocycles are often very important lead compounds for drug and pesticide development. Tricyclic spiranoid lactones with 5 5 6 -ring fusion topologies possess various bioactivities.

Synthesis of 1,2,3-Thiadiazole and Thiazole-Based Strobilurins as Potent Fungicide Candidates.

Strobilurin fungicides play a crucial role in protecting plants against different pathogens and securing food supplies. A series of 1,2,3-thiadiazole and thiazole-based strobilurins were rationally designed, synthesized, characterized, and tested against various fungi. Introduction of 1,2,3-thiadiazole greatly improved the fungicidal activity of the target molecules.

Synthesis and biological activity of organotin 4-methyl-1,2,3-thiadiazole-5-carboxylates and benzo[1,2,3]thiadiazole-7-carboxylates.

A series of organotin 4-methyl-1,2,3-thiadiazole-5-carboxylates and benzo[1,2,3]thiadiazole-7-carboxylates have been synthesized and characterized by NMR ((1)H, (13)C, and (119)Sn), IR, and elemental analyses. The structure of the dimeric complex {[(BTHCO(2))SnEt(2)](2)O}(2) (BTH represents benzo[1,2,3]thiadiazol-7-yl) has been further confirmed by X-ray diffraction crystallography. Assessment for fungicidal activity indicates that all of the newly synthesized compounds exhibit good growth inhibition against Alternaria solani , Cercospora arachidicola , Gibberella zeae , Physalospora piricola , and Botrytis cinerea .

Herbicide activity of monosulfuron and its mode of action.

Monosulfuron was developed for weed control in the field of wheat (Triticum, aestivum L.) and millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) with the application rate ranging from 15 to 60 g ai/hm2.

Synthesis and fungicidal activity of novel 2-oxocycloalkylsulfonylureas.

A series of 2-oxocycloalkylsulfonylureas (2) have been synthesized in a six-step, three-pot reaction sequence from readily available cyclododecanone, cycloheptanone, and cyclohexanone. Their structures were confirmed by IR, 1H NMR, and elemental analysis. The bioassay indicated that some of them possess certain fungicidal activity against Gibberella zeae Petch.

Residue analysis and dissipation of monosulfuron in soil and wheat.

HPL-UV residue analytical method for monosulfuron [N-[(4'-methyl) pyrimidin-2'yl]-2-nitrophenylsulfonyl urea] in soil and wheat was developed. Monosulfuron residues were recovered by solvent extraction, followed by liquid-liquid partition, and C18 cartrige clean-up. Excellent method recoveries ranging from 95%-104% for both fortified soil and wheat grain were obtained with coefficients of variation 1.