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Synthesis and biological activity of novel heavy metal complexes of 5-amino-1, 10-phenanthroline and 1,10-phenanthroline
Authors: Kaloyanov Nikolay , Neykov Mihail , Wesselinova Diana , Dimitrov Georgi 
Published: May 2012

Abstract
Novel heavy metal complexes: Sr(5-NH2-phen)4(NO3)(OH)(H2O)2 (1) (synthesized via a static self-assembly process) and Sn(phen)(NO3)(OH)(H2O) (2), Sn(5-NH2-phen)(OH)(Cl)(H2O) (3), Pb(5-NH2-phen)(NO3)2(H2O) (4) (obtained via metal competitive reactions under mild conditions) were reported. The coordination compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, FTIR-spectroscopy and FAB-mass spectrometry. Their cytotoxicity was measured by MTS-test towards human tumour (MDA-MB-231, HT-29, HeLa, HepG2) and non-tumour diploid (Lep-3) cell lines. The most pronounced cytotoxic effect on all cancer lines showed 1 and 4 at their high concentrations as well as 1 at its lower ones (≤ 4×10−2 mg). Therefore, strontium complex of 5-amino-o-phenanthroline (1) exhibited the widest antitumour spectrum activity, having no toxicity to non-tumour cells at quantities ≤ 4×10−2 mg. The computed EC50 values of 1–4 against MDA-MB-231, HT-29, HeLa, HepG2 varied from 1.40×10−3 to 6.31×10−6 M. Towards Lep-3 substances 2–4 showed IC50 7.52×10−4 − 0.44 M. Substance 1 possess EC50=1.26×10−7 M to the non-tumour cells.
Simulating pollutant transport over complex terrain: the hydrological component
Authors: Mita Constantina , Catsaros Nicolaos 
Published: May 2012

Abstract
The accurate determination of surface water flow pathways is of primary importance when assessing the impact of pollutant transport and watershed physical characteristics on overland and channel water quality. The mathematical description of hydrological processes over natural watersheds, requires a detailed representation of the topography, on which the accurate determination of overland and channel flow trajectories often poses difficulties. The hydrological component of the DELTA code aims to provide valuable insight into this direction by using the semi-irregular triangulated (semi-TIN) topography model DELTA/HYDRO for establishing surface flow paths that can represent reliably the natural characteristics of a watershed, addressing several major physical hydrodynamic processes. The validity of the generated paths is tested via the integration of a conventional distributed hydrological model by routing excess rainfall over ground surface and through a channel network to the watershed outlet, for a series of storm episodes on a small, but relatively complex watershed. The encouraging results obtained demonstrate the promising application potential of the model, which can be additionally complemented with a pollutant transport component to address the interactions of soluble chemicals between soil surface and overland/channel flow, in the context of a fully integrated model.
Diironcarbonyl-coumarin complex: preparation, intramolecular electron transfer, and electro-generation of hydrogen
Authors: Mebi Charles , Trujillo Joshua , Bhuiyan Anwar 
Published: May 2012

Abstract
A new organometallic complex coupling photoactive coumarin to a diironhexacarbonyl unit has been successfully prepared and its composition and electronic structure confirmed by elemental and spectroscopic analyses. Emission spectral analysis of the complex reveals photoinduced intramolecular electron transfer from coumarin to the iron-carbonyl moiety. The compound is electrochemically reduced at −1.24 V vs. Fc/Fc+. This reduction is irreversible, attesting to the instability of the complex. Electrochemical evolution of hydrogen in the presence of the complex has been studied and results are discussed.
TiO2-assisted photodegradation of pharmaceuticals — a review
Authors: Tong Alfred , Braund Rhiannon , Warren David , Peake Barrie 
Published: May 2012

Abstract
Pharmaceutical compounds have been detected in the environment and potentially arise from the discharge of excreted and improperly disposed medication from sewage treatment facilities. In order to minimize environmental exposure of pharmaceutical residues, a potential technique to remove pharmaceuticals from water is the use of an advanced oxidation process (AOP) involving titanium dioxide (TiO2) photocatalysis. To evaluate the extent UV/TiO2 processes have been studied for pharmaceutical degradation, a literature search using the keywords ‘titanium dioxide’, ‘photocatalysis’, ‘advanced oxidation processes’, ‘pharmaceuticals’ and ‘degradation’ were used in the ISI Web of Knowledge TM, Scopus TM and ScienceDirect TM databases up to and including articles published on 23 November 2011. The degradation rates of pharmaceuticals under UV/TiO2 treatment were dependent on type and amount of TiO2 loading, pharmaceutical concentration, the presence of electron acceptors and pH. Complete mineralization under particular experimental conditions were reported for some pharmaceuticals; however, some experiments reported evolution of toxic intermediates during the photocatalytic process. It is concluded that the UV/TiO2 system is potentially a feasible wastewater treatment process, but careful consideration of the treatment time, the loading and the type of TiO2 (doped vs. undoped) used for a particular pharmaceutical is necessary for a successful application (198 words).
Altered membrane amino acids composition in human colorectal cancer tissue
Authors: Szachowicz-Petelska Barbara , Sulkowski Stanisław , Figaszewski Zbigniew 
Published: May 2012

Abstract
Cancer transformation is characterized by changes in cell metabolism, which can alter the structure and function of cell membrane components, including integral membrane proteins. Qualitative and quantitative estimations of integral membrane protein are necessary for studies aimed at understanding their modifications under pathological conditions. Herein, we used a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)-based approach that involved selective hydrolysis of isolated tissue cell membrane proteins to peptides, resolution by chromatography and determination of the amino acid content (phenylalanine (Phe), tyrosine (Tyr), cysteine (Cys) and lysine (Lys)) in individual peptides. The results demonstrate decrease in peptide levels and their amino acids content in integral membrane proteins in human colorectal cancer tissue. Therefore, cancer transformation causes a decrease in the levels of integral membrane proteins, which may in turn lead to an increase in the levels of other charged molecules on the cell surface, such as phospholipids. It might lead to the reconstruction and functional rearrangement of the cell membrane, for example: the permeability, electric properties, fluidity etc.
A study of the antioxidative behavior of phenolic acids, in aqueous herb extracts, using a dsDNA biosensor
Authors: Skeva Elina , Girousi Stella 
Published: May 2012

Abstract
Electrochemical DNA biosensors are promising tools for the fast, inexpensive and simple in vitro analysis for the determination of free radicals and antioxidants. High concentrations of antioxidants in such compounds as phenolic acids and plant extracts, act as free radical terminators which reduce the effect of the oxidative dam-age on DNA. The electrochemical behavior of three representative phenolic acids, caffeic acid, gallic acid and trolox were studied by cyclic voltammetry. Moreover, the determination of the above antioxidants under the optimized conditions (scan rate, deposition potential and time) using differential pulse voltammetry was also investigated. In vitro studies focused on their antioxidative effect were performed by adsorptive transfer stripping voltammetry and dsDNA biosensor. Using Fenton’s system, with FeSO4 and H2O2 was chosen as a strong oxidative system. This biosensor was applied as a screening antioxidant test in order to estimate the antioxidant capacity of aqueous herb extracts.
The interaction of [Pd(N,N-dimethylaminopropylamine)(H2O)]2+ with dicarboxylic acids and inosine: Thermodynamic model for carboplatin drug
Authors: Shehate Mohamed , Shoukry Mohamed , Ragab Mona 
Published: May 2012

Abstract
The Pd(DMPA)Cl2 complex, where DMPA = N,N-dimethylaminoproylamine, was synthesized and characterized. The stoichiometry and stability constants of the complexes formed between various dicarboxylic acids and [Pd(DMPA)(H2O)2]2+ were investigated. The effect of solvent dielectric constant, chloride ion concentration of the medium and temperature on the stability constant of the cyclobutanedicaroxylic acid (CBDCA) complex was investigated. The equilibrium constants for the displacement of coordinated CBDCA by inosine, taken as an example of DNA constituents, were calculated. The results are expected to contribute to the chemistry of antitumour agents.
Prediction of properties of biodiesel-diesel blends using spectrofluorimetry and multivariate calibration
Authors: Meira Marilena , Quintella Cristina , Pepe Iuri , Costa Neto Pedro , Santos Tanajura Alessandra , Silva Humbervânia 
Published: May 2012

Abstract
Regressions based on fluorescence spectroscopy were developed to provide relatively inexpensive and rapid measurements of the concentration, viscosity, and specific gravity of biodiesel-diesel blends. The methods involved obtaining a mathematical model from spectrofluorimetric data and data from a given property (concentration, dynamic viscosity, or specific gravity) using partial least squares (PLS) regression, which was then applied as a model for predicting properties of interest. The predicted concentrations, dynamic viscosities, and specific gravities of the biodiesel-diesel blends were compared with actual values and agreed reasonably well with the obtained results. The models showed high correlation between real and predicted values. The R-square values near 1 indicated excellent model accuracy for predicting concentrations, specific gravities, and dynamic viscosities of biodiesel-diesel blends. The residual distribution did not follow a trend with respect to the predicted variables, indicating an excellent fit to the data.
A promising absorbent of acrylic acid/poly(ethylene glycol) hydrogel prepared by glow-discharge electrolysis plasma
Authors: Lu Quanfang , Yu Jie , Gao Jinzhang , Yang Wu , Li Yan 
Published: May 2012

Abstract
An acrylic acid/poly(ethylene glycol) (AAc/PEG) hydrogel was synthesized in aqueous solution by a simple one-step method using glow-discharge electrolysis plasma (GDEP) technique. The structure of AAc/PEG hydrogel was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Factors influencing the adsorption of heavy-metal ions such as solution pH, contact time, initial heavy-metal ion concentration were examined systematically by batch experiments. Results showed that both chemical complexation and ion exchange played an important role for heavy-metal ion adsorption onto AAc/PEG hydrogel. The adsorption isothermals followed the Langmuir isotherm and the adsorption kinetics fitted the pseudo-second-order model at 25°C with a pH 6. In addition, AAc/PEG hydrogel can be also regenerated and re-used.
Voltammetric and amperometric determination of metoclopramide on boron-doped diamond film electrode
Authors: Dejmkova Hana , Dag Candan , Barek Jiri , Zima Jiri 
Published: May 2012

Abstract
New methods for the determination of metoclopramide, antiemetic and gastroprokinetic pharmaceutical, were developed, using differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) and flow injection analysis (FIA) with amperometric detection on a boron-doped diamond film electrode. Electrode pretreatment necessary to ensure the stable results was investigated and it was found, that while DPV requires frequent electrode cleaning, FIA with a sufficiently high flow rate can maintain a stable signal with no signs of electrode passivation. The calculated quantification limits of the DPV and FIA with amperometric detection were 0.13 μmol L−1 and 0.015 mmol L−1, respectively. The applicability of the new methods was verified by the determination of metoclopramide in a pharmaceutical preparation. FIA with amperometic detection proved to be sensitive, accurate and, due to the resistance of the electrode to the passivation, also simple to handle.
The dominant contribution on wet deposition of water-soluble main ions in the South-Eastern Adriatic region
Authors: Đurašković Pavle , Tošić Ivana , Unkašević Miroslava , Ignjatović Ljubiša , Đorđević Dragana 
Published: May 2012

Abstract
The results of content of water-soluble ions measured in 604 samples of precipitation collected in South-Eastern Adriatic region during 6 years have been analyzed. The HYSPLIT model was used to study the air mass paths. Although the ion concentrations of investigated ions in precipitation of air masses from the continental parts of Europe were significant, the total wet deposition is dominated by precipitation coming over the Mediterranean Sea. The sea salt components are significantly correlated. The correlations between Ca2+ and Mg2+, Ca2+ and SO42− and Ca2+ and K+ indicate the main terrigeneous ions.
Use of an immiscible diluent in ionic liquid / ion pair LC for the assay of an injectable analgesic
Authors: Galaon Toma , Radulescu Medeea , David Victor , Medvedovici Andrei 
Published: May 2012

Abstract
Injectable solutions used in treatment of intense pain are based on combinations of active ingredients such as metamizole sodium (MTZ), pitofenone hydrochloride (PTF) and fenpiverine bromide (FPB). The simultaneous chromatographic assay of such combinations poses difficulties due to their structural variety, highly polar character, and wide concentration ranges (500 mg mL−1 for MTZ, 2 mg mL−1 for PTF and 0.02 mg mL−1 for FPB). Fast hydrolysis of MTZ on aqueous dilution causes additional problems due to impurity (MTC) formation. Sodium hexane sulphonate (10 mM) was used as ion pairing agent for PTF, FPB and MTC in a mobile phase consisting of 48/52 (v/v) methanol and aqueous 0.2% triethylamine at pH=3. The ionic liquid 1-butyl-1-methyl-pyrrolidinium tetrafluoroborate (10 mM) was used as mobile phase additive to preserve the MTZ peak symmetry. The minor active ingredient FPB was selectively extracted into 1-octanol by ion pair formation with picric acid. A 20 µL aliquot of the organic layer was directly injected into the column.
The classification of solvents based on solvatochromic characteristics: the choice of optimal parameters for artificial neural networks
Authors: Pushkarova Yaroslava , Kholin Yuriy 
Published: May 2012

Abstract
The Taft-Kamlet-Abboud hydrogen-bond acidity, hydrogen-bond basicity and polarity-polarizability are widely used as empirical characteristics of solvent-solute interactions. These solvatochromic parameters are determined from the absorption band positions of solvatochromic probes in the standard medium and in the medium under study. The practice of solvatochromic probing is growing rapidly, and the values of solvatochromic parameters are refined from time to time. As these values are rather close for many media, the classification of media based on these values can be tedious. This increases the choice of algorithms that can be employed in order to decrease the ambiguity of classification. The classification algorithms stable to small variations of solvatochromic parameters are of special interest. The artificial neural networks (ANN) proved to be a powerful tool for the supervised classification. The paper focuses on the search of optimal parameters of probabilistic, dynamic, Elman, feed-forward, and cascade ANN for the classification of solvent on the basis of their solvatochromic characteristics. Also, the influence of data variation on the stability of classification is examined. The dynamic and probabilistic neural networks have been found to be error-free and stable; they have significantly become such a common tool for supervised classification as linear discriminant analysis.
Thermo-responsiveness of polysiloxanes grafted with poly(dimethyl acrylamide) segments
Authors: Rusu Hodorog Anca , Ibanescu Constanta , Moleavin Ioana , Hurduc Nicolae 
Published: May 2012

Abstract
Thermo-sensitive polymers are of outstanding importance due to their ability to undergo controlled major changes in their properties as a response to minor modifications in temperature. The syntheses of novel polymers by grafting polysiloxane containing chlorobenzyl groups in the side chain by the homopolymerization of N,N′-dimethyl acrylamide (DMA) or the copolymerization of DMA and methyl methacrylate (MMA) using SET-LRP technique are presented. The polymers were characterized by 1H-NMR, UV, and fluorescence spectroscopy, and DSC. The thermo-sensitivity and the lower critical solution temperature (LCST), as well as the aggregation phenomena during the phase transition are evidenced by dynamic light scattering (DLS) and rheology.
Effects of probiotics on serum biochemical parameters in rats
Authors: Mustari A. , Ahmad N. 
Published: May 2012

Twelve one-month-old rats (Rattus norvegicus) were randomly divided into three groups of four. All groups were fed commercial diet, 20 g/rat for seven days. In addition, groups A and B were given home made probiotic (curd), commercial probiotic (Bio-Top®). Total serum cholesterol in A, B and C was 91.6 ± 3.6, 92.1 ± 1.2 mg, 122.3 ± 4.9 mg/dl, respectively. Triglyceride in A (47.5 ± 16.4 mg/dl), B (44.0 ± 5.0 mg/dl) and C (146.4 ± 25.4 mg/dl) differed significantly (P<0.01). High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) in A (79.2 ± 0.4 mg/dl), B (80.5 ± 0.9 mg/dl), C (73.7 ± 1.3 mg/dl) and Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) in A (2.8 ± 0.2 mg/dl), B (2.9 ± 0.3 mg/dl), C (19.3 ± 5.9 mg/dl) also differed significantly (P<0.01). Serum aspartate transaminase (AST) in A (112.8 ± 1.4 U/L), B (110.5 ± 6.0 U/L), C (134.2 ± 3.5 U/L), Serum alanine transaminase (ALT) in A (31.7 ± 2.3 U/L), B (27.3 ± 2.2 U/L), C (40.7 ± 5.7 U/L) differed significantly (P<0.01). Creatinine in A (0.8 ± 0.1 mg/dl), B (0.7 ± 0.1 mg/dl), C (0.7 ± 0.1 mg/dl) did not differ significantly. It is suggested that the probiotics altered blood chemistry in the rats.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bvet.v28i2.10685Bangl. vet. 2011. Vol. 28, No. 2, 70  74
Peritoneal Dialysis in Cape Town, South Africa
Authors: Okpechi Ikechi G. , Rayner Brian L. , Swanepoel Charles R. 
Published: May 2012

Background Chronic kidney disease is a major public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), which encompasses 70% of the least-developed countries in the world. Most people in SSA have no access to any form of renal replacement therapy (RRT). Given its ease of performance and patient independence, peritoneal dialysis (PD) should be an ideal form of RRT in SSA, but several complex and interdependent factors make PD a difficult option in SSA. The present review describes the practice of PD in SSA, with emphasis on Cape Town, South Africa. Methods and Results After a review of the recent PubMed literature on RRT in SSA and an appraisal of nephrology practice in South Africa, factors that make the provision of RRT (especially PD) a challenge in SSA include the low number of qualified health care workers, socio-demographic issues (poor housing, electricity, and water supplies), and the cost of PD fluids in the region. Although South Africa has the largest PD population in all of SSA, the growth of PD in South Africa is specifically impeded by the system of RRT rationing, which favors HD; the methods of funding for dialysis and for remuneration of doctors in private practice; and many other socio-economic factors. The peritonitis rate remains relatively high, and it is a significant contributor to morbidity in PD patients in Cape Town. Conclusions In many parts of SSA, PD could be the main dialysis modality. However, African governments must start taking responsibility for their people by providing adequate funds for renal replacement programs. Attempts to produce PD fluids locally and to train and educate health care workers will greatly improve the use of PD as a RRT option in SSA.
Larval diet prior to and following virus ingestion influences the efficacy of two nucleopolyhedroviruses in whitemarked tussock moth (Orgyia leucostigma) caterpillars
Authors: Brodersen Garrett , Johns Rob , Lapointe Renée , Thumbi David , Thurston Graham , Lucarotti Christopher J. , Quiring Dan 
Published: May 2012

AbstractFood quality can influence the performance of immature insects and their interactions with pathogens, such as viruses. In manipulative field studies, virus-free caterpillars of the whitemarked tussock moth (WMTM) (Orgyia leucostigma (Smith)) had higher survival, more female-biased sex ratios, and were larger when feeding on white birch (Betula papyrifera Marshall) versus balsam fir (Abies balsamea (Linnaeus) Miller) or red spruce (Picea rubens Sargent). Subsequent laboratory studies with two nucleopolyhedroviruses, derived from WMTMs and Douglas-fir tussock moths, indicated that caterpillars fed high quality food (i.e., artificial diet) prior to infection had less mortality associated with virus infection than those feeding on lower quality foliage (i.e., birch). In field studies, caterpillars fed birch following infection had significantly lower mortality than those feeding on relatively lower quality foliage (i.e., balsam fir). We postulate that higher nutritional quality in artificial diet relative to birch (previrus-ingestion nutrition) and in birch relative to balsam fir foliage (postvirus-ingestion nutrition) has a positive effect on the ability of tussock moth caterpillars to resist or recover from viral infections, although the specific mechanisms responsible for observed resistance remain unclear.
Lethal and sublethal effects of some insecticides recommended for wild blueberry on the pollinator Bombus impatiens
Authors: Gradish A.E. , Scott-Dupree C.D. , Frewin A.J. , Cutler G.C. 
Published: May 2012

AbstractManaged and wild colonies of common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens Cresson) (Hymenoptera: Apidae) are effective pollinators of wild blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Aiton) (Ericaceae) in Atlantic Canada. Because insecticides are used during bloom to manage insect pests, bumble bees may be at risk of exposure. We therefore assessed the susceptibility of B. impatiens to some insecticides used or projected for use in blueberry pest management. Workers were killed by topical applications of spinosad, spinetoram, deltamethrin, and phosmet, but not flubendiamide. Similarly, when ingested in honey solution, spinetoram and deltamethrin were toxic, whereas flubendiamide did not cause mortality up to double its recommended label rate. In another experiment, workers were fed one sublethal dose of contaminated honey solution and placed in microcolonies to assess impacts on feeding, life span, and reproduction. The highest concentration of deltamethrin (17 mg a.i./L) reduced feeding. Workers treated with deltamethrin had shortened life spans and produced fewer males. Flubendiamide (2000 mg a.i./L) and spinetoram (0.8 mg a.i./L) caused no sublethal effects. These results indicate that flubendiamide should be safe to apply to blueberries where B. impatiens is foraging, while some other insecticides we tested may be hazardous under different exposure scenarios.