scholarly journals Glucocorticoids in Freshwaters: Degradation by Solar Light and Environmental Toxicity of the Photoproducts

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (23) ◽  
pp. 8717
Author(s):  
Alice Cantalupi ◽  
Federica Maraschi ◽  
Luca Pretali ◽  
Angelo Albini ◽  
Stefania Nicolis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Toxicity ◽  
The Other ◽  
Degradation Pathways ◽  
Tandem Mass ◽  
Environmental Toxicity ◽  
First Order ◽  
Acute Toxic Effect ◽  
Pseudo First Order ◽  
Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry

The photodegradation process of seven glucocorticoids (GCs), cortisone (CORT), hydrocortisone (HCORT), betamethasone (BETA), dexamethasone (DEXA), prednisone (PRED), prednisolone (PREDLO) and triamcinolone (TRIAM) was studied in tap and river water at a concentration close to the environmental ones. All drugs underwent sunlight degradation according to a pseudo-first-order decay. The kinetic constants ranged from 0.00082 min−1 for CORT to 0.024 min−1 for PRED and PREDLO. The photo-generated products were identified by high-pressure liquid chromatography coupled to electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-ESI-MS/MS). The main steps of the degradation pathways were the oxidative cleavage of the chain 17 for CORT, HCORT and the rearrangement of the cyclohexadiene moiety for the other GCs. The acute and chronic toxicity of GCs and of their photoproducts was assessed by the V. fischeri and P.subcapitata inhibition assays. The bioassays revealed no significant differences in toxicity between the parent compounds and their photoproducts, but the two organisms showed different responses. All samples produced a moderate acute toxic effect on V. fisheri and no one in the chronic tests. On the contrary, evident hormesis or eutrophic effect was produced on the algae, especially for long-term contact.

scholarly journals Ganglioside incorporation and release by the isolated perfused rat liver

1991 ◽  
Vol 274 (2) ◽  
pp. 581-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
S C Kivatinitz ◽  
A Miglio ◽  
R Ghidoni
Keyword(s):  
Rat Liver ◽  
The Other ◽  
Regulatory Role ◽  
Isolated Perfused Rat Liver ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Perfused Rat Liver ◽  
Ganglioside Gm1 ◽  
First Order ◽  
Pseudo First Order

The fate of exogenous ganglioside GM1 labelled in the sphingosine moiety, [Sph-3H]GM1, administered as a pulse, in the isolated perfused rat liver was investigated. When a non-recirculating protocol was employed, the amount of radioactivity in the liver and perfusates was found to be dependent on the presence of BSA in the perfusion liquid and on the time elapsed after the administration of the ganglioside. When BSA was added to the perfusion liquid, less radioactivity was found in the liver and more in the perfusate at each time tested, for up to 1 h. The recovery of radioactivity in the perfusates followed a complex course which can be described by three pseudo-first-order kinetic constants. The constants, in order of decreasing velocity, are interpreted as: (a) the dilution of the labelled GM1 by the constant influx of perfusion liquid; (b) the washing off of GM1 loosely bound to the surface of liver cells; (c) the release of gangliosides from the liver. Process (b) was found to be faster in the presence of BSA, probably owing to the ability of BSA to bind gangliosides. The [Sph-3H]GM1 in the liver underwent metabolism, leading to the appearance of products of anabolic (GD1a, GD1b) and catabolic (GM2, GM3) origin; GD1a appeared before GM2 and GM3 but, at times longer than 10 min, GM2 and GM3 showed more radioactivity than GD1a. At a given time the distribution of the radioactivity in the perfusates was quite different from that of the liver. In fact, after 60 min GD1a was the only metabolite present in any amount, the other being GM3, the quantity of which was small. This indicates that the liver is able to release newly synthesized gangliosides quite specifically. When a recirculating protocol was used, there were more catabolites and less GD1a than with the non-recirculating protocol. A possible regulatory role of ganglioside re-internalization on their own metabolism in the liver is postulated.

scholarly journals Analysis of Flavonoid Metabolites in Watercress (Nasturtium officinale R. Br.) and the Non-Heading Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa ssp. chinensis cv. Aijiaohuang) Using UHPLC-ESI-MS/MS

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (19) ◽  
pp. 5825
Author(s):  
Xiaoqing Ma ◽  
Qiang Ding ◽  
Xilin Hou ◽  
Xiong You
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Chinese Cabbage ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Reference Value ◽  
The Other ◽  
Tandem Mass ◽  
Nasturtium Officinale ◽  
Esi Ms ◽  
Heading Chinese Cabbage ◽  
Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Flavonoids from plants play an important role in our diet. Watercress is a special plant that is rich in flavonoids. In this study, four important watercress varieties were compared with non-heading Chinese cabbage by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-ESI-MS/MS). A total of 132 flavonoid metabolites (including 8 anthocyanins, 2 dihydroflavone, 3 dihydroflavonol, 1 flavanols, 22 flavones, 11 flavonoid carbonosides, 82 flavonols, and 3 isoflavones) were detected. Flavonoid metabolites varied widely in different samples. Both the non-heading Chinese cabbage and the variety of watercress from Guangdong, China, had their own unique metabolites. This work is helpful to better understand flavonoid metabolites between the non-heading Chinese cabbage and the other four watercress varieties, and to provide a reliable reference value for further research.

scholarly journals Efficient degradation of naproxen by persulfate activated with zero-valent iron: performance, kinetic and degradation pathways

2020 ◽  
Vol 81 (10) ◽  
pp. 2078-2091
Author(s):  
Shuyu Dong ◽  
Xiaoxue Zhai ◽  
Ruobing Pi ◽  
Jinbao Wei ◽  
Yunpeng Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Hydroxyl Radical ◽  
Rate Constants ◽  
Zero Valent Iron ◽  
Degradation Pathways ◽  
First Order ◽  
First Order Kinetics ◽  
Degradation Rates ◽  
Initial Ph ◽  
Pseudo First Order

Abstract Degradation of naproxen (NAP) by persulfate (PS) activated with zero-valent iron (ZVI) was investigated in our study. The NAP in aqueous solution was degraded effectively by the ZVI/PS system and the degradation exhibited a pseudo-first-order kinetics pattern. Both sulfate radical (SO4•−) and hydroxyl radical (HO•) participate in the NAP degradation. The second-order rate constants for NAP reacting with SO4•− and HO• were (5.64 ± 0.73) × 109 M−1 s−1 and (9.05 ± 0.51) × 109 M−1 s−1, respectively. Influence of key parameters (initial pH, PS dosage, ZVI dosage, and NAP dosage) on NAP degradation were evaluated systematically. Based on the detected intermediates, the pathways of NAP degradation in ZVI/PS system was proposed. It was found that the presence of ammonia accelerated the corrosion of ZVI and thus promoted the release of Fe2+, which induced the increased generation of sulfate radicals from PS and promoted the degradation of NAP. Compared to its counterpart without ammonia, the degradation rates of NAP by ZVI/PS were increased to 3.6–17.5 folds and 1.2–2.2 folds under pH 7 and pH 9, respectively.

scholarly journals Photodegradation of lincomycin in aqueous solution

2006 ◽  
Vol 2006 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agatino Di Paola ◽  
Maurizio Addamo ◽  
Vincenzo Augugliaro ◽  
Elisa García-López ◽  
Vittorio Loddo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Heterogeneous Systems ◽  
Degradation Pathways ◽  
Direct Photolysis ◽  
First Order ◽  
First Order Kinetics ◽  
Pseudo First Order ◽  
Complete Mineralization

Aqueous solutions of lincomycin were irradiated with UV light in homogeneous and heterogeneous systems. Lincomycin disappeared in both systems but the presence ofTiO2noticeably accelerated the degradation of the antibiotic in comparison with direct photolysis. The rate of decomposition was dependent on the concentration of lincomycin and followed a pseudo-first-order kinetics. Photolysis involved only the oxidation of lincomycin without mineralization. Differently, the treatment withTiO2and UV light resulted in a complete mineralization of the antibiotic. The degradation pathways involved S- and N-demethylation and propyldealkylation. The mineralization of the molecule led to the formation of sulfate, ammonium, and nitrate ions.

scholarly journals Photodegradation of diclofenac in aqueous solution by simulated sunlight irradiation: kinetics, thermodynamics and pathways

2017 ◽  
Vol 75 (9) ◽  
pp. 2163-2170 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Zhang ◽  
J. M. Li ◽  
G. G. Liu ◽  
X. L. Chen ◽  
K. Jiang
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Degradation Products ◽  
Photobacterium Phosphoreum ◽  
Degradation Pathways ◽  
Simulated Sunlight ◽  
Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Sunlight Irradiation ◽  
First Order ◽  
First Order Kinetics ◽  
Pseudo First Order

Diclofenac (DCF) is one of the most frequently detected pharmaceuticals in various water samples. This paper studied the effects of aquatic environmental factors (pH, temperature and dissolved organic matter) on photodegradation of DCF under simulated sunlight. The results demonstrate that degradation pathways proceed via pseudo first-order kinetics in all cases and the photodegradation of DCF by simulated sunlight. Thermodynamic study indicated that the photodegradation course is spontaneous, exothermic and irreversible. The rate constant gradually increased when the pH increased from 3 to 5, then decreased when the pH increased from 5 to 8, and finally increased when the pH further increased from 8 to 12. Humic acid inhibited the photodegradation of DCF. Three kinds of main degradation products were observed by high performance liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry and the degradation pathways were suggested. A toxicity test using Photobacterium phosphoreum T3 Sp indicated the generation of some more toxic products than DCF.

Kinetics and mechanism of the base hydrolysis of some trans-dihalogeno(cyclam)rhodium(III) complexes

1978 ◽  
Vol 56 (5) ◽  
pp. 709-713 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. L. Chung ◽  
E. J. Bounsall
Keyword(s):  
Rate Constants ◽  
Activation Parameters ◽  
The Other ◽  
Base Hydrolysis ◽  
Trans Effect ◽  
First Order ◽  
Class B ◽  
Pseudo First Order ◽  
Hydrolysis Of ◽  
Kinetic Class

The base hydrolysis of trans-[Rh(cyclam)XY]+ (cyclam = 1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane; X− and Y− = Cl−, Br−, and I−) are studied in aqueous solution over a range of OH− concentration and at various temperatures. The kinetics are done at a constant ionic strength with excess of [OH−] (smallest ratio = 200:1) so that pseudo first order rate constants are obtained for all the determinations. All of the reactions proceed with complete retention of configuration, and no trans-to-cis isomerization is found. The kinetic trans effect of these complexes is I− > Br− > Cl− on a rate basis, but based on ΔH≠, I− > Br− = Cl−. These Rh(III) complexes exhibit kinetic class (b) character on the ΔH≠ basis. The results of the rate constants and the activation parameters are interpreted in ternis of an SN1CB mechanism. The behavior of these complexes is compared to that of the other analogous complexes.

Hydrolysis of Monothio-β-diketones. II. Hydrolysis of three fluorinated Monothio-β-diketones

1974 ◽  
Vol 27 (11) ◽  
pp. 2357 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Leban ◽  
J Fresco ◽  
M Das ◽  
SE Livingstone
Keyword(s):  
Acid Solution ◽  
Hydrogen Sulphide ◽  
Trifluoroacetic Acid ◽  
Rate Constants ◽  
The Other ◽  
Hydrolytic Cleavage ◽  
First Order ◽  
Rapid Decomposition ◽  
Pseudo First Order ◽  
Hydrolysis Of

The rapid decomposition of the fluorinated monothio-β-diketones RC(SH)=CHCOCF3, 4-(3?-bromophenyl)-1,1,1-trifluoro-4-mercaptobut-3-en-2- one (R = m-BrC6H4), 4-(4?-bromophenyl)-1,1,1-trifluoro-4-mercaptobut-3- en-2-one (R = p-BrC6H4) and 1,1,1-trifluoro-4-mercaptopent-3-en-2-one(R = Me), in acid solution has been shown to occur by hydrolytic cleavage to yield the ketone RCOCH3, hydrogen sulphide and probably trifluoroacetic acid. The pseudo first-order rate constants for these compounds are (8.0�0.3)x 10-3, min-1, (6.0 � 0.6) x 10-3 min-1 and 0.12�0.01 min-1, respectively. The greater vulnerability of 1,1,1- trifluoro-4-mercaptopent-3-en-2-one, compared to the other two monothio-β-diketones, towards hydrolytic cleavage is related to the nature of the R substituent in that conjugation involving the terminal aromatic ring stabilizes the monothio-β-diketone.

scholarly journals Analysis of Flavonoid Metabolites in Chaenomeles Petals Using UPLC-ESI-MS/MS

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (17) ◽  
pp. 3994
Author(s):  
Ting Shen ◽  
Fengting Hu ◽  
Qianrui Liu ◽  
Haiyan Wang ◽  
Houhua Li
Keyword(s):  
Enrichment Analysis ◽  
Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography ◽  
The Other ◽  
Tandem Mass ◽  
Total Flavonoid Content ◽  
Flavonoid Content ◽  
Chaenomeles Sinensis ◽  
Color Differences ◽  
Development And Utilization ◽  
Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Chaenomeles species are used for both ornamental decoration and medicinal purposes. In order to have a better understanding of the flavonoid profile of Chaenomeles, the petals of four Chaenomeles species, including Chaenomeles japonica (RB), Chaenomeles speciose (ZP), Chaenomeles sinensis (GP), and Chaenomeles cathayensis (MY), were selected as experimental material. The total flavonoid content of GP was found to be the highest, followed by MY, ZP, and RB. In total, 179 flavonoid metabolites (including 49 flavonols, 46 flavonoids, 19 flavone C-glycosides, 17 procyanidins, 15 anthocyanins, 10 flavanols, 10 dihydroflavonoids, 6 isoflavones, 5 dihydroflavonols, and 2 chalcones) were identified by Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Electrospray Ionization-Tandem Mass Spectrometry. Screening of differential flavonoid metabolites showed that GP had higher levels of metabolites when compared with the other three Chaenomeles species. Annotation and enrichment analysis of flavonoid metabolites revealed that cyanidin 3,5-diglucoside and pelargonidin-3,5-diglucoside anthocyanins are likely responsible for the color differences of the four Chaenomeles petals. Additionally, a large number of flavonoids, flavonols, and isoflavones were enriched in the petals of GP. This study provides new insights into the development and utilization of Chaenomeles petals and provides a basis for future investigations into their utilization.

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