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We review the results of compressibility studies on proteins and low molecular weight compounds that model the hydration properties of these biopolymers. In particular, we present an analysis of compressibility changes accompanying conformational transitions of globular proteins. This analysis, in conjunction with experimental compressibility data on protein transitions, were used to define the changes in the hydration properties and intrinsic packing associated with native-to-molten globule, native-to-partially unfolded, and native-to-fully unfolded transitions of globular proteins. In addition, we discuss the molecular origins of predominantly positive changes in compressibility observed for pressure-induced denaturation transitions of globular proteins. Throughout this review, we emphasize the importance of compressibility data for characterizing protein transitions, while also describing how such data can be interpreted to gain insight into role that hydration and intrinsic packing play in modulating the stability of and recognition between proteins and other biologically important compounds. 相似文献
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A comprehensive analysis of low molecular weight compounds in biological samples by the hyphenated method of GC/MS in general detects a large number of peaks which can not be identified by searching of commercially available mass spectral libraries. Therefore, more information is required for a successful identification of these compounds. Some structural features like molecular weight and number of derivatization groups present in the molecule can be determined by variation of the derivatization prior to GC/MS. The use of deuterated derivatizing reagents and the newly developed N-methyl- N-ethyldimethylsilyl-trifluoracetamide for this purpose is described. The knowledge of these structural properties alone undoubtedly will not lead to the structure elucidation of novel metabolites. However, it may be helpful in identifying derivatives of known metabolites or artifacts. Thus, by use of the molecular weight as search criterion it is possible to find plausible candidates in metabolic pathway databases. It is shown that the application of this method to a hydrophilic extract of C. glutamicum lead to the identification of 31 in previous analyses unidentified peaks, in their majority representing minor derivatives of common metabolites. 相似文献
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To date, dozens of stress‐induced cellular senescence phenotypes have been reported. These cellular senescence states may differ substantially from each other, as well as from replicative senescence through the presence of specific senescence features. Here, we attempted to catalog virtually all of the cellular senescence‐like states that can be induced by low molecular weight compounds. We summarized biological markers, molecular pathways involved in senescence establishment, and specific traits of cellular senescence states induced by more than fifty small molecule compounds. 相似文献
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A fluorescence derivatization LC method is a powerful tool for the analysis with high sensitivity and selectivity of biological compounds. In this review, we introduce new types of fluorescence derivatization LC analysis methods. These are (1) detection-selective derivatization methods based on fluorescence interactions generated from fluorescently labeled analytes: excimer fluorescence derivatization and fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) derivatization; (2) separation-selective derivatization methods using the fluorous separation technique: fluorous derivatization, F-trap fluorescence derivatization, and fluorous scavenging derivatization (FSD). 相似文献
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Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) using atmospheric pressure ionization is drastically different from hitherto available analytical methods used to detect polar analytes. The electrospray ionization (ESI) and atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (APCI) sources of MS have contributed to the advancement of LC-MS and LC-MS/MS techniques for the analysis of biological samples. However, one major obstacle is the weak ionization of some analytes in the ESI and APCI techniques. In this review, we introduce high-sensitivity methods using several derivatization reagents for ionization enhancement. We also present an overview of chemical derivatization methods that have been applied to small molecules, such as amino acids and steroids, in biological samples. 相似文献
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A new method for the analysis of organic structural groups from absorption spectra is described. The method is based on the integrated intensity of absorption. It requires only micrograms of analyzed compound, which may be fully recovered after analysis from its solution. The method can be used for different kinds of structural and/or kinetic studies. For example, the reaction kinetics and tautomeric equilibria can be easily studied by this method. The method can also be used for the determination of molecular weight and quantitative composition of polymers, nucleotides, and/or peptides. Hydrolysis or derivatization of the studied compounds is not necessary. On the basis of this method, automatic molecular weight, nucleotide, and peptide analyzers can be constructed. 相似文献
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Liquid phase microextraction (LPME), especially hollow fiber liquid-phase microextraction (HF-LPME), and dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction (DLLME) offer high enrichments of target analytes in a single step. The analytical usefulness of these techniques is significantly enhanced by coupling them with suitable derivatization methods. Due to their simplicity, diverse bioanalytical applications have recently been reported. This review focuses on the recent developments of the combined LPME (mainly HF-LPME and single drop microextraction (SDME)) and DLLME techniques with derivatization for the analysis of biological samples. A broad range of sample matrices such as urine, blood, plasma and human hair samples with various derivatization methods for polar or ionizable organic compounds will be considered. These techniques can also be extended to the determination of trace metal ions, such as the heavy metal ions (Hg, Pb, and Co) and Se. Future trends of the techniques will also be discussed. 相似文献
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Betulinic acid (BA) derivatives are low molecular weight organic compounds synthesized from a plant-derived natural product. Several BA derivatives are potent and highly selective inhibitors of HIV-1. Depending on the specific side-chain modification, these compounds function by inhibiting HIV fusion or, as recently demonstrated, by interfering with a specific step in HIV-1 maturation. BA derivatives have potential as novel HIV-1 therapies, and additional studies of their mechanisms of action are likely to further define the novel targets of these compounds and elucidate the basic biology of HIV-1 fusion and maturation. In this review, recent studies of the novel mechanisms of action of this interesting class of antiviral compounds are discussed. 相似文献
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We have used a high-throughput LC/MS/UV/ELSD method to rapidly determine the absolute quantity and purity of 42 organic compounds from seven lead discovery libraries. A general calibration curve generated from a different set of 42 compounds with seven different scaffolds was used in this analysis. We have also studied 33 organic compounds with different molecular weight (MW) by LC/MS/UV/ELSD to investigate the effect of MW on ELSD response and the accuracy for purity and quantity measurement using UV(214) and ELSD. A general ELSD calibration curve from these compounds was also generated to quantify 42 library compounds. Purity measurement by ELSD underestimates the amounts of impurities due to a reduced ELSD response from smaller molecular weight impurities often produced in library synthesis. Absolute quantity determination by ELSD is more accurate (RSD 28%) than that by UV(214) (48%) using a calibration curve generated from the same set of compounds with diverse MWs. Error assessment for the measurement of absolute quantity of a class of commercial compounds and a class of representing reference compounds from seven diverse lead discovery libraries shows that structurally related compounds should be used to generate calibration curves to sustain smaller deviation. 相似文献
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Several years ago small molecular weight protein-protein interaction (PPI) antagonists were considered as the Mount Everest in drug discovery and generally regarded as too difficult to be targeted. However, recent industrial and academic research has produced a great number of new antagonists of diverse PPIs. This review structurally analyses small molecular weight PPI antagonists and their particular targets as well as tools to discover such compounds. Besides general discussions there will be a focus on the PPI p53/mdm2. 相似文献
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Metabolomics has been defined as the quantitative measurement of all low molecular weight metabolites (sugars, amino acids, organic acids, fatty acids and others) in an organism's cells at a specified time under specific environmental/biological conditions. Currently, there is considerable interest in developing a single method of derivatization and separation that satisfies the needs for metabolite analysis while recognizing the many chemical classes that constitute the metabolome. Chemical derivatization considerably increases the sensitivity and specificity of gas chromatography–mass spectrometry for compounds that are polar and have derivatizable groups. Microwave-assisted derivatization (MAD) of a set of standards spanning a wide range of metabolites of interest demonstrates the potential of MAD for metabolic profiling. A final protocol of 150 W power for 90 s was selected as the derivatization condition, based upon the study of each chemical class. A study of the generation of partially derivatized components established the conditions where this could potentially be a problem; the use of greater volumes of reagent ensured this would not arise. All compounds analyzed by comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography–time-of-flight mass spectrometry in a standard mixture showed good area ratio reproducibility against a naphthalene internal standard (RSD < 10% in all but one case). Concentrations tested ranged from 1 μg/mL to 1000 μg/mL, and the calibration curves for the standard mixtures were satisfactory with regression coefficients generally better than 0.998. The application to gas chromatography–quadrupole mass spectrometry and comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography–time-of-flight mass spectrometry for a typical reference standard of relevance to metabolomics is demonstrated. 相似文献
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Metabolomics is an analytical technique that allows scientists to globally profile low molecular weight metabolites between samples in a medium- or high-throughput environment. Different biological samples are statistically analyzed and correlated to a bioactivity of interest, highlighting differentially produced compounds as potential biomarkers. Here, we review NMR- and MS-based metabolomics as technologies to facilitate the identification of novel antimicrobial natural products from microbial sources. Approaches to elicit the production of poorly expressed (cryptic) molecules are thereby a key to allow statistical analysis of samples to identify bioactive markers, while connection of compounds to their biosynthetic gene cluster is a determining step in elucidating the biosynthetic pathway and allows downstream process optimization and upscaling. The review focuses on approaches built around NMR-based metabolomics, which enables efficient dereplication and guided fractionation of (antimicrobial) compounds. 相似文献
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Volumetric studies can yield useful new information on a myriad of intra- and intermolecular interactions that stabilize nucleic acid structures. In particular, appropriately designed volumetric measurements can characterize the conformation-dependent hydration properties of nucleic acids as a function of solution conditions, including temperature, pressure, ionic strength, pH, and cosolvent concentration. We have started to accumulate a substantial database on volumetric properties of DNA and RNA, as well as on related low molecular weight model compounds. This database already has provided unique insights into the molecular origins of various nucleic acid recognition processes, including helix-to-coil and helix-to-helix conformational transitions, as well as drug-DNA interactions. In this article, we review recent progress in volumetric investigations of nucleic acids, emphasizing how these data can be used to gain insight into intra-and intermolecular interactions, including hydration properties. Throughout this review, we underscore the importance of volume and compressibility data for characterizing the hydration properties of nucleic acids and their constituents. We also describe how such volumetric data can be interpreted at the molecular level to yield a better understanding of the role that hydration can play in modulating the stability and recognition of nucleic acids. 相似文献
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Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) from prokaryotic source also known as bacteriocins are ribosomally synthesized by bacteria belonging to different eubacterial taxonomic branches. Most of these AMPs are low molecular weight cationic membrane active peptides that disrupt membrane by forming pores in target cell membranes resulting in cell death. While these peptides known to exhibit broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, including antibacterial and antifungal, they displayed minimal cytotoxicity to the host cells. Their antimicrobial efficacy has been demonstrated in vivo using diverse animal infection models. Therefore, we have discussed some of the promising peptides for their ability towards potential therapeutic applications. Further, some of these bacteriocins have also been reported to exhibit significant biological activity against various types of cancer cells in different experimental studies. In fact, differential cytotoxicity towards cancer cells as compared to normal cells by certain bacteriocins directs for a much focused research to utilize these compounds as novel therapeutic agents. In this review, bacteriocins that demonstrated antitumor activity against diverse cancer cell lines have been discussed emphasizing their biochemical features, selectivity against extra targets and molecular mechanisms of action. 相似文献
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Cyanobacteria are one of the most successful and oldest forms of life that are present on Earth. They are prokaryotic photoautotrophic microorganisms that colonize so diverse environments as soil, seawater, and freshwater, but also stones, plants, or extreme habitats such as snow and ice as well as hot springs. This diversity in the type of environment they live in requires a successful adaptation to completely different conditions. For this reason, cyanobacteria form a wide range of different secondary metabolites. In particular, the cyanobacteria living in both freshwater and sea produce many metabolites that have biological activity. In this review, we focus on metabolites called siderophores, which are low molecular weight chemical compounds specifically binding iron ions. They have a relatively low molecular weight and are produced by bacteria and also by fungi. The main role of siderophores is to obtain iron from the environment and to create a soluble complex available to microbial cells. Siderophores play an important role in microbial ecology; for example, in agriculture they support the growth of many plants and increase their production by increasing the availability of Fe in plants. The aim of this review is to demonstrate the modern use of physico-chemical methods for the detection of siderophores in cyanobacteria and the use of these methods for the detection and characterization of the siderophore-producing microorganisms. Using high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), it is possible not only to discover new chemical structures but also to identify potential interactions between microorganisms. Based on tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) analyses, previous siderophore knowledge can be used to interpret MS/MS data to examine both known and new siderophores. 相似文献
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Over the past 30 years, research on the microbial degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) has resulted in the isolation of numerous genera of bacteria, fungi and algae capable of degrading low molecular weight PAHs (compounds containing three or less fused benzene rings). High molecular weight PAHs (compounds containing four or more fused benzene rings) are generally recalcitrant to microbial attack, although some fungi and algae are capable of transforming these compounds. Until recently, only a few genera of bacteria have been isolated with the ability to utilise four-ring PAHs as sole carbon and energy sources while cometabolism of five-ring compounds has been reported. The focuss of this review is on the high molecular weight PAH benzo[ a]pyrene (BaP). There is concern about the presence of BaP in the environment because of its carcinogenicity, teratogenicity and toxicity. BaP has been observed to accumulate in marine organisms and plants which could indirectly cause human exposure through food consumption. This review provides an outline of the occurrence of BaP in the environment and the ability of bacteria, fungi and algae to degrade the compound, including pathways for BaP degradation by these organisms. In addition, approaches for improving microbial degradation of BaP are discussed. 相似文献
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Myelin basic protein (MBP) from shark (Chondricthyes) consists of a simpler mixture of charge isomers than human MBP. About two-thirds of the total amount applied to a CM-52 cellulose cation-exchange column was recovered in the unbound fraction of the column; the remaining one-third bound to column and was eluted as a single OD280 peak. This bound material did not sow the usual pattern of charge microheterogeneity found with human or bovine MBP. The unbound fraction was composed of a high molecular weight protein (55-60 kDa), which constituted most of this protein fraction and a low molecular weight protein (approximately 18 kDa). The amino acid composition of our unbound fraction was similar to that reported earlier. The Glx (glutamic acid + glutamine) was increased about threefold whereas the Arg content was only about 25% of that of the 18.5 kDa variant of bovine or human origin. The presence of hydroxyproline (1.2 residues/100) in this protein was noteworthy, identification of which was achieved by amino acid analysis in two different systems and by mass spectrometry. In the precolumn derivatization method, hydroxyproline eluted at 2.7 min; in the postcolumn derivatization method it eluted at 12.2 min. Identification of hydroxyproline was completed by fast atom bombardment-mass spectral analysis. The effect of hydroxyproline on the secondary structure of this protein is being studied. Verification that this high molecular weight protein contained MBP sequences within its primary structure was confirmed by immunological methods.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS) 相似文献
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Here we describe a procedure for the rapid enrichment of RNA from cell extracts and the subsequent fractionation and analysis of the "small RNA" population by ion pair reverse phase chromatography. Solid phase extraction procedures have been developed utilizing nonporous alkylated poly(styrene-divinylbenzene) particles in conjunction with ion pair reagents to enrich total RNA. This approach facilitates the selective enrichment and separation of the relatively lower abundance small RNAs, from the more abundant higher molecular weight rRNA species. We also describe the application of monolithic capillaries in conjunction with ion pair reverse phase chromatography to bring increased sensitivity in the analysis of very low abundance RNAs. These approaches will simplify the biochemical analysis of this class of molecules, which are emerging as important regulators of global gene expression in higher organisms. 相似文献
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High performance liquid chromatography with atmospheric pressure ionization (API) mass spectrometry has been essential to a large number of quantitative analytical applications for a variety of compounds. Poor detection sensitivity however is a problem observed for a number of analytes because detection sensitivity can be affected by many factors. The two most critical factors are the chemical and physical properties of the analyte and the composition of the mobile phase. In order to address these critical factors which may lead to poor sensitivity, either the structure of the analyte must be modified or the mobile phase composition optimized. The introduction of permanently charged moieties or readily ionized species may dramatically improve the ionization efficiency for electrospray ionization (ESI), and thus the sensitivity of detection. Detection sensitivity may also be enhanced via introduction of moieties with high proton affinity or electron affinity. Mobile phase component modification is an alternative way to enhance sensitivity by changing the form of the analytes in solution thereby improving ionization efficiency. pH adjustment and adduct formation have been commonly used to optimize detection conditions. The sensitivity of detection for analytes in bio-matrices could also be enhanced by decreasing ion-suppression from the matrix through derivatization or mobile phase addition. In this review, we will discuss detection-oriented derivatization as well as the application of mobile phase additives to enhance the sensitivity of detection in liquid chromatograph/atmospheric ionization/mass spectrometry (LC/API/MS), focusing in particular on the applications involving small molecules in bio-matrices. 相似文献
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Exposure of DNA to uv radiation results in the formation of a number of photoproducts including the cyclobutyl pyrimidine dimers. At low uv fluences the concentrations of these dimeric compounds are only a small fraction of the corresponding DNA pyrimidine concentration (e.g., as low as 0.02% or less of the total thymine content). Sensitive methods of analysis are therefore required for accurate determinations. Analytical methodology based upon HPLC fractionation and electrophore labeling followed by GC/electron capture detection (ECD) has been developed to quantitate these species. Separation of thymine-thymine, thymine-uracil, and uracil-uracil from the monomeric bases and from other constituents present in acid-hydrolyzed DNA is achieved by reversed-phase HPLC. Isolation of the dimeric fractions is followed by off-line derivatization to form pentafluorobenzyl products for analysis by GC/ECD. All active hydrogens are alkylated, yielding products with high response factors and detection limits in the low femtomole range. The overall analytical scheme for the determination of pyrimidine dimers in DNA is presented. 相似文献
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