Heteroleptic Silver(I) and Gold(I) N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes: Structural Characterization, Computational Analysis, Tyrosinase Inhibitory, and Biological Effects.

Derivatization of (NHC)M-Cl (M = Ag, Au) with selected sulfur donors from the family of dialkyldithiophosphates and bis(2-mercapto-1-methylimidazolyl)borate ligands gave a series of heteroleptic mononuclear complexes. In single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, Ag(I) complexes adopted a trigonal planar geometry, while Au(I) complexes are near-linear. TD-DFT and hole-electron analyses of the selected complexes gave insight into the electronic features of the metal complexes. In vitro cellular tests were conducted on the human cancerous breast cell line MCF-7 using 2 and 8. The antibacterial activities of complexes 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, and IPr-Ag-Cl were also screened against Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus PTCC 1112) and Gram-negative (Escherichia coli PTCC 1330) bacteria. Antityrosinase and hemolytic effects of the selected compounds were also determined.

Correction to "Homobimetallic Au(I)-Au(I) and Heterotrimetallic Au(I)-Fe(II)-Au(I) Complexes with Dialkyldithiophosphates and Phosphine Ligands: Structural Characterization, DFT Analysis, and Tyrosinase Inhibitory and Biological Effects".

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Homobimetallic Au(I)-Au(I) and Heterotrimetallic Au(I)-Fe(II)-Au(I) Complexes with Dialkyldithiophosphates and Phosphine Ligands: Structural Characterization, DFT Analysis, and Tyrosinase Inhibitory and Biological Effects.

The role of bridging and terminal ligand electronic and steric properties on the structure and antiproliferative activity of two-coordinated gold(I) complexes was investigated on seven novel binuclear and trinuclear gold(I) complexes synthesized by the reaction of either Au2(dppm)Cl2, Au2(dppe)Cl2, or Au2(dppf)Cl2 with potassium diisopropyldithiophosphate, K[(S-OiPr)2], potassium dicyclohexyldithiophosphate, K[(S-OCy)2], or sodium bis(methimazolyl)borate, Na(S-Mt)2, which afforded air-stable gold(I) complexes. In 1-7, the gold(I) centers adopt a two-coordinated linear geometry and are structurally similar. However, their structural features and antiproliferative properties highly depend upon subtle ligand substituent changes. All complexes were validated by 1H, 13C{1H}, 31P NMR, and IR spectroscopy. The solid-state structures of 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7 were confirmed using single-crystal X-ray diffraction. A density functional theory geometry optimization calculation was used to extract further structural and electronic information. To investigate the possible cytotoxicities of 2, 3, and 7, in vitro cellular tests were carried out on the human cancerous breast cell line MCF-7. 2 and 7 show promising cytotoxicity.

Exploiting agarose gel modified with glucose-fructose syrup as a green sorbent in rotating-disk sorptive extraction technique for the determination of trace malondialdehyde in biological and food samples.

This research reports for the first time on the application of agarose gel impregnated with high fructose corn syrup (AG/HFCS) as a biodegradable and eco-friendly extraction phase in rotating-disk sorptive extraction (RDSE). The gel disk is driven by a rotary rod attached to an electric stirrer during extraction. Malondialdehyde (MDA) was chosen as a model analyte, and was extracted from biological and food samples using the proposed technique after derivatization with 2-thiobarbituric acid (TBA). Due to the hydrophilic nature of the sorbent phase, MDA was concentrated efficiently. After extraction, MDA was quantified directly in the gel disk by solid phase visible spectrophotometry and smartphone-based Red-Green-Blue (RGB) detection. The procedure used no organic solvents, showed clear advantages in terms of simplicity and short analysis time (5 min), and showed potential as a green analytical method. The extraction procedure was studied and optimized to maximize the partition of MDA into the gel. Under optimized conditions, the method provided linear dynamic ranges of 5.5-1000 ng mL-1 for biological samples and 62.5-12500 ng g-1 for food samples with correlation coefficients (R2) higher than 0.9975, relative recoveries between 88.3 and 103.3% along with relative standard deviation (RSD) values less than 3.5%. Accordingly, the proposed method can be employed by analytical laboratories for the rapid determination of MDA in complex matrix of body fluids and food samples under the principles of green chemistry.

An analytical strategy based on the combination of ultrasound assisted flat membrane liquid phase microextraction and a smartphone reader for trace determination of malondialdehyde.

In the present work, a new cleanup process entitled ultrasonic assisted flat membrane liquid phase microextraction (UA-FM-LPME) was introduced. The UA-FM-LPME procedure in two phase format was applied for the extraction-preconcentration of malondialdehyde (MDA) as an analyte model from the biological samples after a derivatization reaction. In the designed extraction setup, the simultaneous use of two flat sheet membranes and the application of ultrasonic radiation provided the efficient mass transfer of MDA into the acceptor phase in a short extraction time (2 min). The collected organic phase was then analyzed through Red-Green-Blue (RGB) image analysis and high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (HPLC-UV/Vis) as detection methods. The key parameters affecting the extraction process were studied and optimized in detail. The effect of the sugaring out on the partition of MDA into the extraction phase was examined for the first time. Under optimal conditions, linearity was observed in the concentration range of 8-1000 ng mL-1 for HPLC, and 10-1000 ng mL-1 for RGB analysis, with the coefficient of determination (R2) values higher than 0.9973. The introduced method also offered satisfactory relative standard deviations (RSDs) less than 4.0%. In order to examine the reliability of the technique in complicated matrices, three different biological samples (urine, saliva and blood plasma) were analyzed and the acceptable results in terms of relative recoveries (89.7-102.4%) were obtained. The designed setup in combination with RGB analysis will provide a low-cost alternative technique for rapid determination of MDA in clinical diagnosis or biochemical analysis without the need to complex, time consuming and expensive analytical instruments.

Effects of cholecalciferol supplementation on inflammatory markers and muscle damage indices of soccer players after a simulated soccer match.

OBJECTIVES: Soccer-induced muscle damage and inflammation lead to a reduction in athletic performance. The aim of this study was to determine whether supplementation with cholecalciferol would reduce inflammation and muscle damage in soccer players after a simulated soccer match. METHODS: Twenty-two soccer players (median age 27 y, interquartile range 5 y) were divided randomly into two groups, as follows: a cholecalciferol group (n = 11) and a placebo group (n = 11). Cholecalciferol supplements (50 000 IU/wk) or placebos were administered to the groups by an independent co-worker. After 8 wk, the athletes participated in a simulated soccer match, and perceived exertion and heart rates were measured during the trial. Blood samples were obtained presupplementation, postsupplementation, immediately after, and 2- and 24-h postexercise for measurement of lactate dehydrogenase, creatine phosphokinase, C-reactive protein (CRP), and interleukin (IL)-6. RESULTS: The intervention group demonstrated a significant increase in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels (53.93, 10.68 ng/mL, P < 0.0001), which is the best indicator of vitamin D levels in the body, with no change in the circulating markers of muscle damage and CRP (P ˃ 0.05) but showed increased IL-6 (P = 0.034). In addition, the ratings of perceived exertion and heart rates were not altered by vitamin D compared with placebo ingestion (P = 0.155 versus P = 0.261; P = 0.600 versus P = 0.983). CONCLUSION: The study showed that 50 000 IU/wk of cholecalciferol supplementation for 8 wk increased the 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels, with no effect on muscle damage indices or CRP. However, The IL-6 concentration was generally higher in the intervention group.

Physiological determinants of wrestling success in elite Iranian senior and junior Greco-Roman wrestlers.

BACKGROUND: Fitness profile and the physiological determinants of wrestling success in Greco-Roman wrestlers were investigated. METHODS: The wrestlers from the Iranian National Greco-Roman Team (14 junior wrestlers and 12 senior wrestlers) participated in this study. The junior and senior wrestlers were divided into two groups of successful and less successful athletes based on their performance during the previous wrestling season. The wrestlers were evaluated for anthropometric measurements, flexibility, muscular endurance, explosive power, peak and mean power of upper and lower limbs, cardiovascular endurance, running speed, agility, and muscular strength. RESULTS: In senior wrestler, significant differences in favor of the successful wrestlers were found for relative grip strength (P<0.01), pull-ups (P<0.01), peak and mean anaerobic power of upper limbs (P<0.05), and oxygen consumption (O2) corresponding to ventilatory threshold (VT). The results of discriminant analysis revealed that the relative grip strength, pull-ups, and mean anaerobic power were the most important variables separating the groups. In junior wrestlers, the successful wrestlers had significantly more relative grip strength (P<0.01), pull-ups (P<0.01), peak and mean anaerobic power of upper limbs (P<0.05), and peak anaerobic power of lower limbs (P<0.05). However, the results of discriminant analysis showed that the model could not successfully determine group membership. CONCLUSIONS: In summary, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and anaerobic capacity are the most important variables in Greco-Roman wrestling and athletes must pay particular attention to improving these variables to be a successful wrestler.