Studies on some economic and effective Ion exchange Resin used as catalyst in...IOSR Journals
Terrenes are the abundant group of natural compounds that can be transformed into products of higher commercial value by organic reaction under the influence of suitable catalyst. Isolongifoline ketone was synthesized by Isolongifoline with the application of ion exchange catalyst viz. Tulsion T-421, Tulsion T-521, Indion 225, Indion 770.It is evident that Tulsion T-421 & T-521 shows higher yield of Isolongifoline ketone due to its characteristics. Characterization of resin was done by determine the elemental analysis, ion exchange capacity, FTIR analysis, TGA and SEM analysis. The significance of the ion exchange resin is revealed by the conversion of Isolongifoline to Isolongifoline ketone.Thermax T-421was finding to possess the higher selectivity for isolongifoline ketone and high thermal stability.
Coupling Reactions Part 2 - Shafna Jose, St. Mary's College, ThrissurShafnaJose
Suzuki – Miyaura coupling, Sonogashira coupling ,Stille coupling, Negishi coupling
Suzuki Miyaura- Pd catalyzed cross coupling reaction of organoboron compounds with organic halides.
Sonogashira coupling - coupling of a terminal alkynes with aryl or vinyl halides with a Pd catalyst,a Cu(1) co-catalyst and an amine base.
Stille coupling- Pd catalyzed cross coupling reaction involving organotin based reagents and organohalides.
Introduction:
RNA interference (RNAi) or Post-Transcriptional Gene Silencing (PTGS) is an important biological process for modulating eukaryotic gene expression.
It is highly conserved process of posttranscriptional gene silencing by which double stranded RNA (dsRNA) causes sequence-specific degradation of mRNA sequences.
dsRNA-induced gene silencing (RNAi) is reported in a wide range of eukaryotes ranging from worms, insects, mammals and plants.
This process mediates resistance to both endogenous parasitic and exogenous pathogenic nucleic acids, and regulates the expression of protein-coding genes.
What are small ncRNAs?
micro RNA (miRNA)
short interfering RNA (siRNA)
Properties of small non-coding RNA:
Involved in silencing mRNA transcripts.
Called “small” because they are usually only about 21-24 nucleotides long.
Synthesized by first cutting up longer precursor sequences (like the 61nt one that Lee discovered).
Silence an mRNA by base pairing with some sequence on the mRNA.
Discovery of siRNA?
The first small RNA:
In 1993 Rosalind Lee (Victor Ambros lab) was studying a non- coding gene in C. elegans, lin-4, that was involved in silencing of another gene, lin-14, at the appropriate time in the
development of the worm C. elegans.
Two small transcripts of lin-4 (22nt and 61nt) were found to be complementary to a sequence in the 3' UTR of lin-14.
Because lin-4 encoded no protein, she deduced that it must be these transcripts that are causing the silencing by RNA-RNA interactions.
Types of RNAi ( non coding RNA)
MiRNA
Length (23-25 nt)
Trans acting
Binds with target MRNA in mismatch
Translation inhibition
Si RNA
Length 21 nt.
Cis acting
Bind with target Mrna in perfect complementary sequence
Piwi-RNA
Length ; 25 to 36 nt.
Expressed in Germ Cells
Regulates trnasposomes activity
MECHANISM OF RNAI:
First the double-stranded RNA teams up with a protein complex named Dicer, which cuts the long RNA into short pieces.
Then another protein complex called RISC (RNA-induced silencing complex) discards one of the two RNA strands.
The RISC-docked, single-stranded RNA then pairs with the homologous mRNA and destroys it.
THE RISC COMPLEX:
RISC is large(>500kD) RNA multi- protein Binding complex which triggers MRNA degradation in response to MRNA
Unwinding of double stranded Si RNA by ATP independent Helicase
Active component of RISC is Ago proteins( ENDONUCLEASE) which cleave target MRNA.
DICER: endonuclease (RNase Family III)
Argonaute: Central Component of the RNA-Induced Silencing Complex (RISC)
One strand of the dsRNA produced by Dicer is retained in the RISC complex in association with Argonaute
ARGONAUTE PROTEIN :
1.PAZ(PIWI/Argonaute/ Zwille)- Recognition of target MRNA
2.PIWI (p-element induced wimpy Testis)- breaks Phosphodiester bond of mRNA.)RNAse H activity.
MiRNA:
The Double-stranded RNAs are naturally produced in eukaryotic cells during development, and they have a key role in regulating gene expression .
Cancer cell metabolism: special Reference to Lactate PathwayAADYARAJPANDEY1
Normal Cell Metabolism:
Cellular respiration describes the series of steps that cells use to break down sugar and other chemicals to get the energy we need to function.
Energy is stored in the bonds of glucose and when glucose is broken down, much of that energy is released.
Cell utilize energy in the form of ATP.
The first step of respiration is called glycolysis. In a series of steps, glycolysis breaks glucose into two smaller molecules - a chemical called pyruvate. A small amount of ATP is formed during this process.
Most healthy cells continue the breakdown in a second process, called the Kreb's cycle. The Kreb's cycle allows cells to “burn” the pyruvates made in glycolysis to get more ATP.
The last step in the breakdown of glucose is called oxidative phosphorylation (Ox-Phos).
It takes place in specialized cell structures called mitochondria. This process produces a large amount of ATP. Importantly, cells need oxygen to complete oxidative phosphorylation.
If a cell completes only glycolysis, only 2 molecules of ATP are made per glucose. However, if the cell completes the entire respiration process (glycolysis - Kreb's - oxidative phosphorylation), about 36 molecules of ATP are created, giving it much more energy to use.
IN CANCER CELL:
Unlike healthy cells that "burn" the entire molecule of sugar to capture a large amount of energy as ATP, cancer cells are wasteful.
Cancer cells only partially break down sugar molecules. They overuse the first step of respiration, glycolysis. They frequently do not complete the second step, oxidative phosphorylation.
This results in only 2 molecules of ATP per each glucose molecule instead of the 36 or so ATPs healthy cells gain. As a result, cancer cells need to use a lot more sugar molecules to get enough energy to survive.
Unlike healthy cells that "burn" the entire molecule of sugar to capture a large amount of energy as ATP, cancer cells are wasteful.
Cancer cells only partially break down sugar molecules. They overuse the first step of respiration, glycolysis. They frequently do not complete the second step, oxidative phosphorylation.
This results in only 2 molecules of ATP per each glucose molecule instead of the 36 or so ATPs healthy cells gain. As a result, cancer cells need to use a lot more sugar molecules to get enough energy to survive.
introduction to WARBERG PHENOMENA:
WARBURG EFFECT Usually, cancer cells are highly glycolytic (glucose addiction) and take up more glucose than do normal cells from outside.
Otto Heinrich Warburg (; 8 October 1883 – 1 August 1970) In 1931 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology for his "discovery of the nature and mode of action of the respiratory enzyme.
WARNBURG EFFECT : cancer cells under aerobic (well-oxygenated) conditions to metabolize glucose to lactate (aerobic glycolysis) is known as the Warburg effect. Warburg made the observation that tumor slices consume glucose and secrete lactate at a higher rate than normal tissues.
(May 29th, 2024) Advancements in Intravital Microscopy- Insights for Preclini...Scintica Instrumentation
Intravital microscopy (IVM) is a powerful tool utilized to study cellular behavior over time and space in vivo. Much of our understanding of cell biology has been accomplished using various in vitro and ex vivo methods; however, these studies do not necessarily reflect the natural dynamics of biological processes. Unlike traditional cell culture or fixed tissue imaging, IVM allows for the ultra-fast high-resolution imaging of cellular processes over time and space and were studied in its natural environment. Real-time visualization of biological processes in the context of an intact organism helps maintain physiological relevance and provide insights into the progression of disease, response to treatments or developmental processes.
In this webinar we give an overview of advanced applications of the IVM system in preclinical research. IVIM technology is a provider of all-in-one intravital microscopy systems and solutions optimized for in vivo imaging of live animal models at sub-micron resolution. The system’s unique features and user-friendly software enables researchers to probe fast dynamic biological processes such as immune cell tracking, cell-cell interaction as well as vascularization and tumor metastasis with exceptional detail. This webinar will also give an overview of IVM being utilized in drug development, offering a view into the intricate interaction between drugs/nanoparticles and tissues in vivo and allows for the evaluation of therapeutic intervention in a variety of tissues and organs. This interdisciplinary collaboration continues to drive the advancements of novel therapeutic strategies.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MARTIAN ATMOSPHERE SAMPLE RETURN.Sérgio Sacani
The return of a sample of near-surface atmosphere from Mars would facilitate answers to several first-order science questions surrounding the formation and evolution of the planet. One of the important aspects of terrestrial planet formation in general is the role that primary atmospheres played in influencing the chemistry and structure of the planets and their antecedents. Studies of the martian atmosphere can be used to investigate the role of a primary atmosphere in its history. Atmosphere samples would also inform our understanding of the near-surface chemistry of the planet, and ultimately the prospects for life. High-precision isotopic analyses of constituent gases are needed to address these questions, requiring that the analyses are made on returned samples rather than in situ.
Slide 1: Title Slide
Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Slide 2: Introduction to Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Definition: Extrachromosomal inheritance refers to the transmission of genetic material that is not found within the nucleus.
Key Components: Involves genes located in mitochondria, chloroplasts, and plasmids.
Slide 3: Mitochondrial Inheritance
Mitochondria: Organelles responsible for energy production.
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA): Circular DNA molecule found in mitochondria.
Inheritance Pattern: Maternally inherited, meaning it is passed from mothers to all their offspring.
Diseases: Examples include Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) and mitochondrial myopathy.
Slide 4: Chloroplast Inheritance
Chloroplasts: Organelles responsible for photosynthesis in plants.
Chloroplast DNA (cpDNA): Circular DNA molecule found in chloroplasts.
Inheritance Pattern: Often maternally inherited in most plants, but can vary in some species.
Examples: Variegation in plants, where leaf color patterns are determined by chloroplast DNA.
Slide 5: Plasmid Inheritance
Plasmids: Small, circular DNA molecules found in bacteria and some eukaryotes.
Features: Can carry antibiotic resistance genes and can be transferred between cells through processes like conjugation.
Significance: Important in biotechnology for gene cloning and genetic engineering.
Slide 6: Mechanisms of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Non-Mendelian Patterns: Do not follow Mendel’s laws of inheritance.
Cytoplasmic Segregation: During cell division, organelles like mitochondria and chloroplasts are randomly distributed to daughter cells.
Heteroplasmy: Presence of more than one type of organellar genome within a cell, leading to variation in expression.
Slide 7: Examples of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Four O’clock Plant (Mirabilis jalapa): Shows variegated leaves due to different cpDNA in leaf cells.
Petite Mutants in Yeast: Result from mutations in mitochondrial DNA affecting respiration.
Slide 8: Importance of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Evolution: Provides insight into the evolution of eukaryotic cells.
Medicine: Understanding mitochondrial inheritance helps in diagnosing and treating mitochondrial diseases.
Agriculture: Chloroplast inheritance can be used in plant breeding and genetic modification.
Slide 9: Recent Research and Advances
Gene Editing: Techniques like CRISPR-Cas9 are being used to edit mitochondrial and chloroplast DNA.
Therapies: Development of mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) for preventing mitochondrial diseases.
Slide 10: Conclusion
Summary: Extrachromosomal inheritance involves the transmission of genetic material outside the nucleus and plays a crucial role in genetics, medicine, and biotechnology.
Future Directions: Continued research and technological advancements hold promise for new treatments and applications.
Slide 11: Questions and Discussion
Invite Audience: Open the floor for any questions or further discussion on the topic.
Observation of Io’s Resurfacing via Plume Deposition Using Ground-based Adapt...Sérgio Sacani
Since volcanic activity was first discovered on Io from Voyager images in 1979, changes
on Io’s surface have been monitored from both spacecraft and ground-based telescopes.
Here, we present the highest spatial resolution images of Io ever obtained from a groundbased telescope. These images, acquired by the SHARK-VIS instrument on the Large
Binocular Telescope, show evidence of a major resurfacing event on Io’s trailing hemisphere. When compared to the most recent spacecraft images, the SHARK-VIS images
show that a plume deposit from a powerful eruption at Pillan Patera has covered part
of the long-lived Pele plume deposit. Although this type of resurfacing event may be common on Io, few have been detected due to the rarity of spacecraft visits and the previously low spatial resolution available from Earth-based telescopes. The SHARK-VIS instrument ushers in a new era of high resolution imaging of Io’s surface using adaptive
optics at visible wavelengths.
1. Understanding factors controlling depolymerization
and polymerization in catalytic degradation of ß-ether
linked model lignin compounds by versatile peroxidase
Outcomes
• In phenolic lignin dimers the VP first produces a neutral
radical via oxidation of the 4-OH position, followed by
polymerization and depolymerization reactions.
• Selection between polymerization and depolymerization
reaction pathways was found to be dependent on the
functional group at the 5 position of the guaiacyl group
(G5).
• The degradation pathway of phenolic β-O-4 was identified
as Cα-aryl cleavage rather than Cα-Cβ.
The effect of H2O2 concentration on the conversion of the
phenolic G-O-4 dimer (red) to monomer (blue) and insoluble
polymer (green) at pH 4.5 (left) and at pH 3.0 (right).
Zeng et al. (2017) ”Understanding factors controlling depolymerization and polymerization in catalytic degradation of
β-ether linked model lignin compounds by versatile peroxidase.” Green Chemistry, DOI: 10.1039/C6GC03379B
Background
• Enzyme catalyzed breakdown of lignin is hindered by the competition
between polymerization and depolymerization reaction pathways.
• Understanding the factors that drive these reactions toward
depolymerization is critical to developing processes for lignin
valorization.
Significance
• New insights into the reaction conditions and structural
features of lignin that facilitate its depolymerization to
smaller fragments
Versatile peroxidase catalyzes both
polymerization and depolymerization of lignin.
Approach
• Analyzed the effects of reaction conditions (pH, addition of H2O2 and
mediators) on the enzymatically catalyzed cleavage of several lignin
β-ether compounds using versatile peroxidase (VP) from B. adusta.
• Performed quantum chemistry calculations of free energy changes of
relevant chemical reactions and of electron spin density distributions
of radical species.
Depolymerization
Repolymerization
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2. Strategy for extending the stability of bio-oil
derived phenolic oligomer via mild hydrotreatment
with ionic liquid stabilized nanoparticles
Kim et al. (2017) “Strategy for extending the stability of bio-oil derived phenolic oligomer via mild
hydrotreatment with ionic liquid stabilized nanoparticles.” Chemsuschem, DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201601515
Background
• Development of catalytic transformations and
processes is essential to utilize bio-oil and lignin
derivatives
• Metal nanoparticles (NPs) stabilized in ionic liquid (IL)
are promising for catalytic hydrotreating of bio-oil and
phenolics
Approach
• Ruthenium NPs were synthesized with copolymers in
1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate
• Mild hydrotreating of phenolic oligomer was performed
in the presence of synthesized NP catalyst at 100 °C
for 6 hrs with the goal of producing a stable phenolics
Outcomes
• Hydrotreating of phenolic oligomer over NPs in IL
significantly increased aliphatic carbons, resulting in
alkylphenol units with improved thermal stability
• The catalyst system employed in this work was highly
effective in stabilizing reactive phenolic oligomer
Significance
• The findings of this work provide insight into
hydrotreating mechanisms of phenolic oligomer and
whole bio-oil, which will be useful for development of
sustainable processes in the future
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The formation of aliphatic carbon compounds during the hydrotreating of
phenolic oligomers in the presence of ILs and NPs
3. Expression of Aspergillus niger CAZymes is
determined by compositional changes in wheat
straw generated by hydrothermal or ionic liquid
pretreatments
Daly et al. (2017) “Expression of Aspergillus niger CAZymes is determined by compositional changes in wheat straw
generated by hydrothermal or ionic liquid pretreatments.” Biotechnology for Biofuels, DOI: 10.1186/s13068-017-0700-9
Background
• Fungi are major degraders of lignocellulose in nature and are
the main source of the costly enzymes used to saccharify pre-
treated lignocellulose in the production of second-generation
biofuels.
• There is limited understanding of the responses of fungi to
substrates that are pretreated as well as the temporal aspects
of the response.
Approach
• We investigate the response of Aspergillus niger to untreated
and pretreated substrates in a temporally extensive manner,
and are the first to report the fungal response to ionic liquid
pretreated substrates and the response of Aspergilli to
Miscanthus.
Outcomes
• The datasets demonstrate that pretreatment, substrate and
time each have major influence on the fungal responses to
lignocellulose.
• the transcript levels in A. niger correlated with the changes in
substrate composition brought about by the pretreatments
Significance
• Understanding these complex responses of fungi to
pretreated substrates facilitates identification of better
saccharifying enzymes and reduced enzyme production
costs.
a) The number of CAZy genes that encode plant-polysaccharide active CAZymes
and is significantly induced in cultures with untreated and pretreated straw
compared to the Glu 48 h b) The proportion of transcripts from CAZy genes that
encode plant-polysaccharide active CAZymes is expressed as FPKM value. c)
Subset of the MFuzz clusters from the clustering of all genes from the KMS
time-course with number of genes belonging to the indicated categories.