scholarly journals In vitro Interaction of Metronidazole and Mebendazole with Copper (II) and Chromium (III) in Aqueous Media

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 173 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. T. M. Z. Azam ◽  
F. Siraji ◽  
M. S. Amran ◽  
J. N. Islam ◽  
F. M. Amjad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spectroscopic Method ◽  
Aqueous Media ◽  
Conductometric Titration ◽  
Spectral Studies ◽  
Stable Complex ◽  
Fixed Temperature ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Spectrophotometric Methods ◽  
Ph Values

The interaction of metronidazole, an antiprotozoal agent and mebendazole, an important anthelmentic agent with Cu (II) and Cr(III) ions have been studied in aqueous systems at a fixed temperature of 37±0.5°C  and at different pH values. It has been found that metronidazole and mebendazole form stable 1:1 complexes with Cu(II), but a less stable complex with Cr(III) ion.  The studies were performed by electroanalytical and spectrophotometric methods. Spectral studies helped to detect initial complexation between the species. Conductometric titration indicated the nature of interaction and the stoichiometries of complexation. The conductometric study also indicated the formation of complexes of various molar ratios viz 1:2, 4:1, 3:1, 1:2, 1:3 and 1:4. etc. along with 1:1 complexes at various pH conditions. Similar types of complexation were observed by Job’s plots at various pH values. The Ardon’s spectroscopic method confirmed the 1:1 complexation and the values of stability constant were calculated using Ardon’s plot. Complexation at molar ratios 1:3 and 1:4 can not be ruled out. Keywords:  Metronidazole; Mebendazole; Cu(II); Cr(III); Ardon’s plot; Complexation. © 2012 JSR Publications. ISSN: 2070-0237 (Print); 2070-0245 (Online). All rights reserved. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jsr.v4i1.7599J. Sci. Res. 4 (1), 173-181 (2012)

scholarly journals In vitro study on the interaction of ketotifen fumarate with anhydrous theophylline

2012 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-216
Author(s):  
Mohammed Aktar Sayeed ◽  
Razibul Habib ◽  
Mominur Rahman ◽  
Hasan Al Banna ◽  
Sohel Rana
Keyword(s):  
Stability Constants ◽  
Aqueous Media ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Stable Complex ◽  
Concurrent Administration ◽  
Fixed Temperature ◽  
Ketotifen Fumarate ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Anhydrous Theophylline

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the interaction between ketotifen fumarate and anhydrous theophylline in aqueous media of various pH (1.2 and 6.8). Using Job's continuous-variation analysis and Ardon's spectrophotomeric measurement methods, the values of the stability constants of theophylline with ketotifen were determined at a fixed temperature (37 ºC) at various pH. The stability constants, ranging between 5.66 and 9.92, were derived from Ardon's plot, indicating that comparatively stable complexes had formed as a result of an interaction between the drugs. However, following the interaction of theophylline with ketotifen, stability constants were <1 at gastric pH (1.2) and intestinal pH (6.8). Concurrent administration of ketotifen and theophylline could result in the formation of a stable complex and this is likely to reduce the therapeutic activities of both drugs.

scholarly journals Synthetic, Biochemical, Antifertility and Antiinflammatory Aspects of Manganese and Iron Complexes

2002 ◽  
Vol 9 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 97-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashu Chaudhary ◽  
Anita Phor ◽  
Sanjay Sharma ◽  
Anita Gajraj ◽  
R. V. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Elemental Analysis ◽  
Magnetic Moment ◽  
Phthalic Acid ◽  
Spectral Studies ◽  
Octahedral Structure ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Structural Aspects ◽  
Growth Inhibiting

Manganese(II) and iron(II) macrocyclic complexes of polyamide groups have been synthesized by the template codensation of diamines (2,6 diaminopyridine, 1,2 phenylenediamine and 1,3 phenylenediame) and triamine (diethylenetriamine) with phthalic acid in 1:2:2 molar ratios. On the basis of elemental analysis, IR, electronic, magnetic moment, Mössbauer, mass and X-ray spectral studies, octahedral structure has been assigned to [M(N4macn)Cl2] (M = Mn(II) and Fe(II), n = 1 to 4) complexes. The complexes have been screened in vitro against a number of fungi and bacteria to assess their growth inhibiting potential. An attempt has been made to correlate the structural aspects of the compounds with their antiinflammatory and antifertility activities.

scholarly journals In vitro Interaction of Nandrolone with Calcium Nitrate, Magnesium Sulfate and Potassium Permanganate in Aqueous Medium

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-99
Author(s):  
Mehedi Afzal ◽  
Md Zakir Sultan ◽  
Rehana Begum ◽  
Asma Rahman ◽  
Md Shah Amran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Excretion ◽  
Magnesium Sulfate ◽  
Potassium Permanganate ◽  
Anabolic Steroid ◽  
Calcium Nitrate ◽  
Conductometric Titration ◽  
Spectrophotometric Methods ◽  
Steroid Drug ◽  
In Vitro Interaction

Nandrolone is an anabolic steroid drug that increases production and urinary excretion of erythropoietin. The drug is indicated with calcium nitrate, magnesium sulfate and potassium permanganate as concomitant uses. Therefore, there is a chance of interactions during concomitant use. Hence, we evaluated the interactions monitored by UV, conductometric titration and Ardon's spectrophotometric methods of nandrolone with calcium nitrate, magnesium sulfate and potassium permanganate at the ratio of 1: 1 at different pHs. It was found that nandrolone did not form any stable complexes at the ratio of 1:1 with the above mentioned salts. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/dujps.v11i2.14554 Dhaka Univ. J. Pharm. Sci. 11(2): 93-99, 2012 (December)

Epoxy-modified polyimides: part I

1993 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasmukh S Patel ◽  
Vipul J Shah
Keyword(s):  
Average Molecular Weight ◽  
Conductometric Titration ◽  
Diglycidyl Ether ◽  
Spectral Studies ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Glass Reinforcement ◽  
The Michael Addition ◽  
Cure Epoxy Resin

The Michael addition reaction of N,N'-l,4-phenylene bis(maleimide) (PBM) with 4,4'-diamino diphenyl methane (DDM) at 1:1, 1: 1.5 and 1:2 molar ratios was carried out in melt at 125-130'C. The resultant polyimide oligomers (PBM-DDM) were characterized by elemental analysis, number of amino and imino groups, IR spectral studies, number average molecular weight, by non-aqueous conductometric titration, and thermogravimetry. These polyimide oligomers were used to cure epoxy resin, namely diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-A, and studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The unreinforced PBM-DDM epoxy-cured products have also been prepared and characterized. A preliminary study of glass reinforcement based on the PBM-DDM epoxy system has also been established.

Trans-sialidase Associated with Atherosclerosis: Defining the Identity of a Key Enzyme Involved in the Pathology

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 938-941
Author(s):  
Victor Y. Glanz ◽  
Veronika A. Myasoedova ◽  
Andrey V. Grechko ◽  
Alexander N. Orekhov
Keyword(s):  
Acid Metabolism ◽  
Research Subject ◽  
Disease Pathogenesis ◽  
Sialidase Activity ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Ldl Particles ◽  
Optimum Ph ◽  
Key Enzyme ◽  
St6gal I

Atherosclerosis is associated with the increased trans-sialidase activity, which can be detected in the blood plasma of atherosclerosis patients. The likely involvement in the disease pathogenesis made this activity an interesting research subject and the enzyme that may perform such activity was isolated and characterized in terms of substrate specificity and enzymatic properties. It was found that the enzyme has distinct optimum pH values, and its activity was enhanced by the presence of Ca2+ ions. Most importantly, the enzyme was able to cause atherogenic modification of lowdensity lipoprotein (LDL) particles in vitro. However, the identity of the discovered enzyme remained to be defined. Currently, sialyltransferases, mainly ST6Gal I, are regarded as major contributors to sialic acid metabolism in human blood. In this mini-review, we discuss the possibility that atherosclerosis- associated trans-sialidase does, in fact, belong to the sialyltransferases family.

scholarly journals Cockayne syndrome B protein acts as an ATP-dependent processivity factor that helps RNA polymerase II overcome nucleosome barriers

2020 ◽  
Vol 117 (41) ◽  
pp. 25486-25493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Xu ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Liang Xu ◽  
Jia-Yu Chen ◽  
Jenny Chong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rna Polymerase Ii ◽  
Neurological Diseases ◽  
Transcription Elongation ◽  
Cockayne Syndrome ◽  
Stable Complex ◽  
Loss Of Function ◽  
Pol Ii ◽  
Chromatin Remodelers ◽  
Processivity Factor

While loss-of-function mutations in Cockayne syndrome group B protein (CSB) cause neurological diseases, this unique member of the SWI2/SNF2 family of chromatin remodelers has been broadly implicated in transcription elongation and transcription-coupled DNA damage repair, yet its mechanism remains largely elusive. Here, we use a reconstituted in vitro transcription system with purified polymerase II (Pol II) and Rad26, a yeast ortholog of CSB, to study the role of CSB in transcription elongation through nucleosome barriers. We show that CSB forms a stable complex with Pol II and acts as an ATP-dependent processivity factor that helps Pol II across a nucleosome barrier. This noncanonical mechanism is distinct from the canonical modes of chromatin remodelers that directly engage and remodel nucleosomes or transcription elongation factors that facilitate Pol II nucleosome bypass without hydrolyzing ATP. We propose a model where CSB facilitates gene expression by helping Pol II bypass chromatin obstacles while maintaining their structures.

scholarly journals e-Pharmacophore model-guided design of potential DprE1 inhibitors: synthesis, in vitro antitubercular assay and molecular modelling studies

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Avinash Kumar ◽  
Revathi Rajappan ◽  
Suvarna G. Kini ◽  
Ekta Rathi ◽  
Sriram Dharmarajan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pharmacophore Model ◽  
Antitubercular Activity ◽  
Stable Complex ◽  
Dilution Method ◽  
Agar Dilution Method ◽  
Standard Drug ◽  
Docking Score ◽  
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis H37rv ◽  
Cytotoxicity Studies

AbstractTuberculosis continues to wreak havoc worldwide and caused around 1.4 million deaths in 2019. Hence, in our pursuit of developing novel antitubercular compounds, we are reporting the e-Pharmacophore-based design of DprE1 (decaprenylphosphoryl-ribose 2′-oxidase) inhibitors. In the present work, we have developed a four-feature e-Pharmacophore model based on the receptor–ligand cavity of DprE1 protein (PDB ID 4P8C) and mapped our previous reported library of compounds against it. The compounds were ranked on phase screen score, and the insights obtained from their alignment were used to design some novel compounds. The designed compounds were docked with DprE1 protein in extra-precision mode using Glide module of Maestro, Schrodinger. Some derivatives like B1, B2, B4, B5 and B12 showed comparable docking score (docking score > − 6.0) with respect to the co-crystallized ligand. The designed compounds were synthesized and characterized. In vitro antitubercular activity was carried out on Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv (ATCC27294) strain using the agar dilution method, and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined. The compound B12 showed a MIC value of 1.56 μg/ml which was better than the standard drug ethambutol (3.125 μg/ml). Compounds B7 and B11 were found to be equipotent with ethambutol. Cytotoxicity studies against Vero cell lines proved that these compounds were non-cytotoxic. Molecular dynamic simulation study also suggests that compound B12 will form a stable complex with DprE1 protein and will show the crucial H-bond interaction with LYS418 residue. Further in vitro enzyme inhibition studies are required to validate these findings.

scholarly journals Improved Antioxidant Capacity of Black Tea Waste Utilizing PlantCrystals

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 592 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abraham M. Abraham ◽  
Reem M. Alnemari ◽  
Jana Brüßler ◽  
Cornelia M. Keck
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Aqueous Media ◽  
Natural Antioxidants ◽  
Black Tea ◽  
Pharmaceutical Products ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Alternative Source ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Plant Waste

Antioxidants are recommended to prevent and treat oxidative stress diseases. Plants are a balanced source of natural antioxidants, but the poor solubility of plant active molecules in aqueous media can be a problem for the formulation of pharmaceutical products. The potential of PlantCrystal technology is known to improve the extraction efficacy and antioxidant capacity (AOC) of different plants. However, it is not yet proved for plant waste. Black tea (BT) infusion is consumed worldwide and thus a huge amount of waste occurs as a result. Therefore, BT waste was recycled into PlantCrystals using small-scale bead milling. Their characteristics were compared with the bulk-materials and tea infusion, including particle size and antioxidant capacity (AOC) in-vitro. Waste PlantCrystals possessed a size of about 280 nm. Their AOC increased with decreasing size according to the DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) and ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) assays. The AOC of the waste increased about nine-fold upon nanonization, leading to a significantly higher AOC than the bulk-waste and showed no significant difference to the infusion and the used standard according to DPPH assay. Based on the results, it is confirmed that the PlantCrystal technology represents a natural, cost-effective plant-waste recycling method and presents an alternative source of antioxidant phenolic compounds.

scholarly journals Comparative Analysis of Different Local Anesthetic Solutions Available in Market: An In Vitro and Clinical Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eisha Imran ◽  
Faisal Moeen ◽  
Beenish Abbas ◽  
Bakhtawar Yaqoob ◽  
Mehreen Wajahat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Local Anesthetic ◽  
Compositional Analysis ◽  
Bacterial Activity ◽  
Similar Composition ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference

Abstract Objectives The study aimed to evaluate and compare various commercially available local anesthetic solutions. Materials and Methods A total of 150 commercially available local anesthetic cartridges of similar composition (2% lidocaine with epinephrine 1:100,000) were randomly collected and divided into 3 groups. The designations of groups were selected from their product names such that each group consisted of 60 cartridges. Group S (Septodont, France) Group M (Medicaine, Korea) and Group H (HD-Caine, Pakistan). The samples were divided into five sub-groups, each consisting of 10 cartridges from each group to investigate each parameter. Results The acquired data was statistically analyzed and compared (using SPSS version 12). Compositional analysis revealed a non-significant (P>0.05) difference when the three Groups were compared with standard lidocaine and epinephrine solutions. The mean pH values of samples from group S, M and H respectively fell within the range of pH values of commercially available solutions. Non-significant difference in EPT values of Group S and H was found when efficacy was compared (p = 0.3), however a significant difference (p < 0.01) was observed in contrast to Group M. Anti-bacterial activity was observed in all the group and a non-significant difference in cell viability values of Group S and M was found (p = 0.6), while the difference was significant in comparison to Group H. Conclusion Within the limitations of these investigations, it appears that the properties of different manufacturers fall within the recommended ranges as mentioned in literature and do not appear to be statistically different in the variables we have tested.

scholarly journals DisA Limits RecG Activities at Stalled or Reversed Replication Forks

Cells ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1357
Author(s):  
Rubén Torres ◽  
Carolina Gándara ◽  
Begoña Carrasco ◽  
Ignacio Baquedano ◽  
Silvia Ayora ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atp Hydrolysis ◽  
Holliday Junctions ◽  
Genome Integrity ◽  
Stable Complex ◽  
Dna Unwinding ◽  
Replication Forks ◽  
Dna Structures ◽  
Checkpoint Protein

The DNA damage checkpoint protein DisA and the branch migration translocase RecG are implicated in the preservation of genome integrity in reviving haploid Bacillus subtilis spores. DisA synthesizes the essential cyclic 3′, 5′-diadenosine monophosphate (c‑di-AMP) second messenger and such synthesis is suppressed upon replication perturbation. In vitro, c-di-AMP synthesis is suppressed when DisA binds DNA structures that mimic stalled or reversed forks (gapped forks or Holliday junctions [HJ]). RecG, which does not form a stable complex with DisA, unwinds branched intermediates, and in the presence of a limiting ATP concentration and HJ DNA, it blocks DisA-mediated c-di-AMP synthesis. DisA pre-bound to a stalled or reversed fork limits RecG-mediated ATP hydrolysis and DNA unwinding, but not if RecG is pre-bound to stalled or reversed forks. We propose that RecG-mediated fork remodeling is a genuine in vivo activity, and that DisA, as a molecular switch, limits RecG-mediated fork reversal and fork restoration. DisA and RecG might provide more time to process perturbed forks, avoiding genome breakage.

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