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Faculty of Chemistry<br />
University of Wrocław<br />
EUROBIC9<br />
9th European Biological Inorganic Chemistry Conference<br />
2-6 September, 2008<br />
Wrocław, Poland
Eurobic9, 2-6 September, 2008, Wrocław, Poland<br />
Front cover design: Kinga Kulon<br />
Front cover picture: S. Klimek (by permission)<br />
© Copyright by Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław,<br />
Wrocław 2008<br />
<strong>ISBN</strong>: <strong>978</strong>-<strong>83</strong>-<strong>60043</strong>-<strong>10</strong>-3<br />
Editing and DTP: M. Cebrat, K. Kulon, M. Łuczkowski et al.<br />
Printed by: Wrocławska Drukarnia Naukowa PAN Sp. z o.o.<br />
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International Steering Committee:<br />
Miguel Teixeira (Oeiras, Portugal)<br />
Maria Arménia Carrondo (Oeiras, Portugal)<br />
Henryk Kozłowski (Wrocław, Poland)<br />
Leonard Proniewicz (Kraków, Poland)<br />
Thanos Salifoglou (Thessaloniki, Greece)<br />
Dimitris Kessissoglou (Thessaloniki, Greece)<br />
Bernhard Lippert (Dortmund, Germany)<br />
National Organizing Committee:<br />
Henryk Kozłowski (Wrocław) - Chairman<br />
Leonard Proniewicz (Kraków) - Vice Chairman<br />
Małgorzata Jeżowska-Bojczuk (Wrocław)<br />
Teresa Kowalik-Jankowska (Wrocław)<br />
Lechosław Łomozik (Poznań)<br />
Stanisław Ołdziej (Gdańsk)<br />
Wanda Radecka - Paryzek (Poznań)<br />
Grażyna Stochel (Kraków)<br />
Edward Szłyk (Toruń)<br />
Jolanta Świątek-Kozłowska (Wrocław)<br />
Local Organizing Committee:<br />
Henryk Kozłowski - Chairman<br />
Justyna Brasuń<br />
Marek Cebrat<br />
Anna Janicka-Kłos<br />
Alicja Kluczyk<br />
Marek Łuczkowski<br />
Agnieszka Matera<br />
Ariel Mucha<br />
Wojciech Szczepanik<br />
Secretariat:<br />
Elżbieta Gumienna-Kontecka<br />
Kinga Kulon<br />
Eurobic9, 2-6 September, 2008, Wrocław, Poland<br />
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Eurobic9, 2-6 September, 2008, Wrocław, Poland<br />
Conference organized under the<br />
auspicies of the<br />
Rector of the University of Wrocław<br />
and<br />
Mayor of Wrocław<br />
Exhibitors<br />
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Tuesday<br />
Wednesday<br />
Thursday<br />
Friday<br />
Saturday<br />
2 September<br />
3 September<br />
4 September<br />
5 September<br />
6.09<br />
9.00-<strong>10</strong>.00<br />
PL-3<br />
PL-5<br />
PL-6<br />
PL-8<br />
<strong>10</strong>.00-<strong>10</strong>.30<br />
Coffee break<br />
Coffee break<br />
Coffee break<br />
Coffee break<br />
KL1 KL4 KL7 KL9 KL11 KL13 KL15 KL18 KL21 KL24 SL29 KL29<br />
KL2 KL5 KL8 KL<strong>10</strong> KL12 KL14 KL16 KL19 SL21 KL25 SL30 KL30<br />
S6 S7 S2<br />
SL1 SL4 SL9 O9 O11 SL13 KL17 SL18 SL22 SL24 SL31 O29<br />
<strong>10</strong>.30-12.30 S1 S2 S4<br />
S8 S<strong>10</strong> S11 S12 S1 S6<br />
O1 SL5 SL<strong>10</strong> O<strong>10</strong> O12 SL14 SL15 SL19 O20 SL25 SL32 O30<br />
O2 O4 O5 O13 O17 O21 SL26 O25 O31<br />
O22 O26<br />
12.<strong>10</strong>-13.<strong>10</strong> Jezowska-Trzebiatowska Lecture<br />
12.30-14.00<br />
Lunch / 13:30 SBIC Council Meeting Lunch Lunch<br />
KL3 KL6 SL11 SL16 KL20 KL22 KL26 KL27 KL31<br />
SL2 SL6 SL12 SL17 SL20 KL23 SL27 KL28 KL32<br />
S3 S5 S9 S<strong>10</strong> S11 S13 S14 S11<br />
SL3 SL7 O6 O14 O18 SL23 SL28 O27 SL33<br />
O3 SL8 O7 O15 O19 O23 O24 O28 SL34<br />
O8 O16<br />
Coffee break<br />
Coffee break Coffee break<br />
PL-4 PL-7 PL-9<br />
Free Afternoon<br />
PL-<strong>10</strong><br />
Poster Session 1 Poster Session 2<br />
18.<strong>10</strong>-18.30 Eurobic9 Medal & Eurobic<strong>10</strong> Presentation<br />
Closing Ceremony<br />
14.30-15.40 Registration S1<br />
15.40-16.<strong>10</strong><br />
16.<strong>10</strong>-17.<strong>10</strong> Opening Ceremony<br />
17.<strong>10</strong>-18.<strong>10</strong> PL-1<br />
18.<strong>10</strong>-19.<strong>10</strong> PL-2<br />
20.00-22:30 Banquet<br />
19.30-21:30<br />
Welcome Reception<br />
Eurobic9, 2-6 September, 2008, Wrocław, Poland<br />
Metalloenzymes<br />
Anticancer Agents<br />
Drugs<br />
Iron<br />
His Proteins<br />
Bioinspired Catalysis<br />
Copper<br />
Metallothioneins<br />
Light & Life<br />
Metals and Nucleic Acids – Chemical and Biological Aspects<br />
Biomimetic Systems<br />
Metal Related Diseases<br />
Computational Aspects and Metal Containing Molecules<br />
Metals and Oxidation Processes<br />
S1<br />
S2<br />
S3<br />
S4<br />
S5<br />
S6<br />
S7<br />
S8<br />
S9<br />
S<strong>10</strong><br />
S11<br />
S12<br />
S13<br />
S14<br />
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Eurobic9, 2-6 September, 2008, Wrocław, Poland<br />
Roland K. O. Sigel (University of Zürich, Switzerland) -<br />
EUROBIC Medal 2008<br />
The EUROBIC Award was created when the EUROBIC conferences were established and soon settled a new<br />
tradition to honor promising young, and other bioinorganic chemists deserving an honor of high calibre. The first<br />
medallist was Fred Hagen (1994; now professor at Delft, NL), and since then every 2 years a medal was granted,<br />
after a basic endowment had been constituted. The subsequent medallists are Claudio Luchinat (1996), Fraser<br />
Armstrong (1998), Simon P. J. Albracht and Juan C. Fontecilla-Camps (2000), Peter M. H. Kroneck (2002),<br />
Maria Armenia Carrondo (2004), as well as Antonio Xavier (2006).<br />
When looking at these names of previous EUROBIC medallists in Bioinorganic Chemistry, two things become<br />
evident: Virtually exclusively they have come from the "Bio" side (or from physical biochemistry), and without<br />
exception their research was centered around metal-protein chemistry, be it mechanistic, structural, or<br />
spectroscopic. This year for the first time the EUROBIC medal is awarded to a young scientist who represents<br />
the second part in the definition of our discipline of "bioinorganic chemistry", namely "Inorganic"; i.e. the 2008<br />
winner is an inorganic coordination chemist by training. Moreover, and again it is a change compared to<br />
previous years, the expertise and research interests of this year's medallist are in the area of metal-nucleic acid<br />
interactions rather than that of the field of metalloproteins.<br />
Roland K. O. Sigel, working at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, receives the EUROBIC medal 2008 in<br />
recognition of his contributions to further the basic understanding of metal ion interactions with nucleic acids.<br />
Born in 1971 in Basel, Switzerland, Roland Sigel received his chemistry education at the University of Basel<br />
(Diploma) and at the University of Dortmund (Ph.D. degree in 1999). Following a postdoctoral stay at Columbia<br />
University, New York City, working with Anna Marie Pyle, he became Oberassistent at the Department of<br />
Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Zurich in 2003 and was after a short time promoted to Assistant<br />
Professor, endowed with a SNF-Förderungsprofessur of the Swiss National Science Foundation.<br />
As a Ph.D. student in the group of Bernhard Lippert (Dortmund), Roland Sigel has been studying interactions<br />
between model nucleobases and metal species, mainly of platinum, in an attempt to elucidate the influence of the<br />
metal on the basic characteristics of the nucleobases, such as acid-base properties and internucleobase hydrogen<br />
bond formation. As a result, several fundamental aspects of unexpected base pairing schemes between metalcarrying<br />
nucleobases were unravelled, including experimental evidence on the role of a coordinated metal on the<br />
strength of a Watson-Crick base pair. During his postdoctoral stay at Columbia University he moved deeply into<br />
the field of large RNAs and specifically that of the catalytically active ribozymes. Ever since his return to<br />
Switzerland (in 2003) Roland Sigel has been developing his independent research on the coordination chemistry<br />
of large nucleic acids, i.e. mainly RNAs, but also DNAs. A major focus of this recent work is thereby the role of<br />
metal ions on the folding and on the catalysis of group II intron ribozymes.<br />
As an inorganic chemist he tries to answer very fundamental questions, such as those of selectivity and<br />
specificity of metal binding and their effects on structure and function. 3-D NMR structures of important RNA<br />
domains are now routinely performed in the Sigel lab with the goal of finding the exact positioning of the<br />
nucleotides that are crucial for catalysis and, of course, of identifying the metal ions close by and their<br />
coordination behaviour. For a number of metal ions intrinsic affinities for particular domains of the group 2<br />
intron have been derived from 2D-NMR experiments by use of an iterative procedure developed in his group in<br />
Zürich. It is surprising to see how different metal ions interfere with each other and with the RNA, even at very<br />
low concentrations of the "wrong" metal ion! To understand in detail the role of metal ions on the consecutive<br />
steps of folding of large RNA domains is no doubt a major challenge in his future work. Most recent results on<br />
single group II intron molecules have thereby revealed a new paradigm in RNA folding.<br />
Finally, one major focus during the last few years has been the study of metal ion binding properties of small<br />
mono- and dinucleotides in an attempt to compare these findings with our current knowledge on metal binding to<br />
larger nucleic acids and to extrapolate this information, respectively. Last but not least, other areas of his<br />
research, often in international collaborations, include projects on a B12-dependent riboswitch of E. coli as well<br />
as on metal chains in the interior of nucleic acid duplexes.<br />
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Jan Reedijk, Leiden, the Netherlands
Eurobic9, 2-6 September, 2008, Wrocław, Poland<br />
PLENARY LECTURES<br />
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PL1. Physiological Chemistry of Cellular Systems Controlling Intracellular<br />
Inorganic Chemistry<br />
T.V. O’Halloran<br />
The Chemistry of Life Processes Institute, Northwestern University, Evanston, USA<br />
Living systems concentrate many transition metal ions to precise levels. Extensive machinery maintains an<br />
intracellular quota for each metal within a narrow range. The ensemble of metal concentrations is then referred<br />
to as the metallome of the cell. As the nature of the metallome is revealed for different types of cells, we are<br />
finding that a general pattern of metal ion utilization is highly conserved across evolution; however, specialized<br />
cells exhibit unique transition metal signatures that suggest specific functions. Intriguingly, these patterns of<br />
metal utilization are perturbed in many types of stress responses, infectious and neurological diseases and cancer<br />
cell proliferation. While most of these intracellular metals are bound tightly in a variety of well characterized<br />
metalloenzyme active sites, recent studies of the emerging class of metal trafficking proteins reveal new types of<br />
biological coordination chemistry and are opening new questions about how specialized and aberrant cells<br />
acquire, deploy and store these metal ions. A variety of analytical methods including ICP-MS, X-ray<br />
fluorescence microscopy and new fluorescent zinc-specific probes, allow for a comparison between the<br />
subcellular distribution of both total zinc and chelator-accessible zinc pools and thus provide insights into<br />
intracellular speciation. Several cases of unique metal ion signatures in mammalian physiology will be described<br />
including infection processes of the malaria causing parasite, Plasmodium falciparum and metal concentration<br />
within the rat hippocampal formation. The cellular mechanisms and physiological consequences of exceeding<br />
the canonical metal quotas will be discussed.<br />
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C. Luchinat<br />
Eurobic9, 2-6 September, 2008, Wrocław, Poland<br />
PL2. Biological Inorganic Chemistry at an NMR Infrastructure<br />
Magnetic Resonance Center, University of Florence, Via Luigi Sacconi, 6, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy<br />
NMR is playing an important, but sometimes controversial, role in structural biology. Structures of biological<br />
macromolecules can be obtained both by NMR and X-ray. X-ray is the preferred technique because i) the size<br />
limitation is not as severe as in NMR; ii) the accuracy is generally higher; iii) it is less time-consuming.<br />
However, NMR provides a precious window on dynamics, and proves unique whenever dynamics is an essential<br />
aspect of biological function [1]. When dealing with metalloproteins, the presence of the metal offers even more<br />
opportunities to exploit the potential of NMR. If the metal is paramagnetic, or can be substituted with a<br />
paramagnetic one, the NMR parameters are altered in many ways, and these alterations contain additional<br />
information on both structure and dynamics [2]. In many cases, we find that the combination of X-ray and NMR<br />
information provides the best picture, for example to obtain hints on the metal uptake and release of metal<br />
storage proteins [3], or to address the problem of multidomain proteins that require, or may require, interdomain<br />
conformational freedom for their function [4]. By this combination of tools we address problems such as the<br />
mechanisms of intracellular calcium signalling (EF-hand proteins like calmodulin [5,6] and S<strong>10</strong>0 proteins [7,8]),<br />
of extracellular hydrolytic activities carried out by matrix metalloproteinases [9-11], and of the possible<br />
extracellular role of EF-hand proteins themselves [8].<br />
References:<br />
[1] M. Fragai, C. Luchinat and G. Parigi, "Four-dimensional" protein structures: examples from metalloproteins,<br />
Acc.Chem.Res. , 39: 909-917 (2006).<br />
[2] I. Bertini, C. Luchinat, G. Parigi and R. Pierattelli, NMR of paramagnetic metalloproteins, ChemBioChem,<br />
6: 1536-1549 (2005).<br />
[3] V. Calderone, C. Del Bianco, B. Dolderer, H. Echner, H.J. Hartmann, C. Luchinat, S. Mangani and U.<br />
Weser, The crystal structure of yeast copper thionein: The solution of a long-lasting enigma,<br />
Proc.Natl.Acad.Sci.USA, <strong>10</strong>2: 51-56 (2005).<br />
[4] I. Bertini, C. Del Bianco, I. Gelis, N. Katsaros, C. Luchinat, G. Parigi, M. Peana, A. Provenzani and M.A.<br />
Zoroddu, Experimentally exploring the conformational space sampled by domain reorientation in calmodulin.<br />
Proc.Natl.Acad.Sci.USA <strong>10</strong>1:6841-6846 (2004).<br />
[5] I. Bertini, Y.K. Gupta, C. Luchinat, G. Parigi, M. Peana, L. Sgheri and J. Yuan, Paramagnetism-Based NMR<br />
Restraints Provide Maximum Allowed Probabilities for the Different Conformations of Partially Independent<br />
Protein Domains, J.Am.Chem.Soc., 129, 12786-12794 (2007).<br />
[6] I. Bertini, P. Kursula, C. Luchinat, G. Parigi, J. Vahokoski, M. Wilmanns, J. Yuan, A combined X-ray and<br />
NMR structural investigation of calmodulin with DAPk and DRP1 peptides: detection of rearrangement in<br />
solution, submitted.<br />
[7] Y. Arendt, A. Bhaumik, R. Del Conte, C. Luchinat, M. Mori and M. Porcu, Fragment docking to S<strong>10</strong>0<br />
proteins reveals a wide diversity of weak interaction sites, ChemMedChem, 2, 1648-1654 (2007).<br />
[8] Unpublished results from CERM<br />
[9] I. Bertini, V. Calderone, M. Cosenza, M. Fragai, Y.-M. Lee, C. Luchinat, S. Mangani, B. Terni and P.<br />
Turano, Conformational variability of MMPs: beyond a single 3D structure, Proc.Natl.Acad.Sci.USA, <strong>10</strong>2:<br />
5334-5339 (2005).<br />
[<strong>10</strong>] I. Bertini, V. Calderone, M. Fragai, C. Luchinat, M. Maletta and K.J. Yeo, Snapshots of the Reaction<br />
Mechanism of Matrix Metalloproteinases, Angew.Chem.Int.Ed , 45: 7952-7955 (2006).<br />
[11] I. Bertini, V. Calderone, M. Fragai, R. Jaiswal, C. Luchinat, M. Melikian, E. Mylonas and D.I. Svergun,<br />
Evidence of reciprocal reorientation of the catalytic and hemopexin-like domains of full-length MMP-12,<br />
J.Am.Chem.Soc., 130, 7011-7021 (2008).<br />
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PL3. Unprecedented DNA Recognition Properties and Anti-cancer Activity<br />
Using Nano-size Metallo-supramolecular Cylinders<br />
M. J. Hannon<br />
School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK<br />
e-mail: m.j.hannon@bham.ac.uk<br />
Within biological systems, sequence specific DNA recognition is achieved by the surface motifs of proteins,<br />
which generally interact non-covalently with the major groove of DNA. We have been developing metal-based<br />
agents which also recognise DNA non-covalently. A particular success has come from metallo-supramolecular<br />
cylinders [1, 2] which are a similar size and shape to the zinc finger motifs found in certain DNA-recognition<br />
proteins. We have demonstrated that these synthetic tetracationic supramolecular cylinders bind strongly<br />
(binding constant > <strong>10</strong>7 M-1) and non-covalently to DNA and induce dramatic and unexpected intra-molecular<br />
DNA coiling that is unprecedented with synthetic agents and somewhat reminiscent of the effect of histones.<br />
Still more excitingly they can also bind at the heart of DNA Y-shaped junction structures [3]. This<br />
unprecedented new mode of DNA recognition not only will transform the way that scientists think about how<br />
molecules can bind to DNA but is itself an important biomedical target as replication forks are Y-shaped<br />
junctions. The agents are potent cytostatics yet do not cause unwanted genotoxic DNA damage as cis-platin:<br />
their effects on cancer cells will be described.<br />
References:<br />
[1] M.J. Hannon, Pure and Applied Chemistry, 2007, 79, 2243-2261; M.J. Hannon, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2007, 36,<br />
280-295<br />
[2] G. I. Pascu, A. C. G. Hotze, C. Sanchez Cano, B. M. Kariuki, M. J. Hannon, Angew. Chem., Intl. Ed., 2007,<br />
46, 4374-4378; A.C.G. Hotze, B.M. Kariuki and M.J. Hannon, Angew. Chem., Intl. Ed., 2006, 45, 4<strong>83</strong>9-4842;<br />
L.J. Childs, J. Malina, B.E. Rolfsnes, M. Pascu, M.J. Prieto, M.J. Broome, P.M. Rodger, E. Sletten, V. Moreno,<br />
A. Rodger and M.J. Hannon, Chem. – Eur. J., 2006, 12, 4919-4927; I. Meistermann, V. Moreno, M.J. Prieto, E.<br />
Moldrheim, E. Sletten, S. Khalid, P.M. Rodger, J.C. Peberdy, C.J. Isaac, A. Rodger and M.J. Hannon, Proc.<br />
Natl. Acad. Sci., USA., 2002, 99, 5069-5074. M.J. Hannon, V. Moreno, M.J. Prieto, E. Molderheim, E. Sletten,<br />
I. Meistermann, C.J. Isaac, K.J. Sanders and A. Rodger, Angew. Chem., Intl. Ed., 2001, 40, 879-884.<br />
[3] A. Oleksy, A.G. Blanco, R. Boer, I. Usón, J. Aymami, A. Rodger, M.J. Hannon and M. Coll, Angew. Chem.,<br />
Intl. Ed., 2006, 45, 1227-1231; L. Cerasino, M. J. Hannon, E. Sletten, Inorg. Chem., 2007, 46, 6245-6251; J.<br />
Malina, M. J. Hannon, V. Brabec, Chem. - Eur. J., 2007, 13, 3871-3877<br />
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PL4. High-Valent Iron(IV)-Oxo Complexes of Heme and Nonheme Ligands<br />
in Dioxygen Activation Chemistry<br />
W. Nam<br />
Department of Chemistry and Nano Science, Center for Biomimetic Systems, Ewha Womans University, Seoul<br />
120-750, Korea<br />
e-mail: wwnam@ewha.ac.kr<br />
Heme iron enzymes catalyze a diverse array of important metabolic transformations that require the binding and<br />
activation of dioxygen. One primary goal in cytochrome P450 research is to understand the mechanistic details<br />
of dioxygen activation and oxygen transfer reactions by the enzymes. Extensive mechanistic studies with the<br />
enzymes and iron porphyrin models resulted in proposing oxoiron(IV) porphyrin cation radical as a sole active<br />
oxidant that effects metabolically important oxidative transformations. Recent studies from a number of<br />
laboratories, however, have provided experimental evidence that in addition to the high-valent iron-oxo species,<br />
other oxidizing species are involved in oxidation reactions. For example, a hydroperoxo-iron(III) porphyrin<br />
intermediate has been proposed as a second electrophilic oxidant in cytochrome P450-catalyzed oxidations, on<br />
the basis of site-directed mutagenesis and radical clock experiments. The involvement of multiple oxidants has<br />
also been proposed in iron porphyrin reactions, mainly on the basis of competitive oxidation experiments.<br />
Computational studies, however, concluded that the oxidation reactions by the hydroperoxo-iron(III) porphyrin<br />
intermediate are energetically unfavorable, ruling out the existence of a second electrophilic oxidant. Thus there<br />
is an intriguing, current controversy on the involvement of multiple oxidizing species in oxygen transfer<br />
reactions by cytochromes P450 and iron porphyrin models.<br />
Mononuclear nonheme iron enzymes comprise an important group of dioxygen-activating enzymes that are<br />
involved in many metabolically important oxidative transformations. The mechanistic details of dioxygen<br />
activation and oxygen atom transfer reactions by the enzymes and their model compounds have been extensively<br />
studied over the past two decades, thereby proposing high-valent iron(IV)-oxo intermediates as the active<br />
oxidizing species. Recently, we have succeeded in obtaining a high-resolution crystal structure of an Fe(IV)=O<br />
intermediate with a nonheme macrocyclic ligand and reported the synthesis and reactivity studies of a number of<br />
nonheme iron(IV)-oxo complexes. With nonheme iron(IV)-oxo complexes firmly established by<br />
crystallography, significant progress has been made in the chemistry of nonheme iron(IV)-oxo intermediates<br />
over the past five years; ~15 nonheme iron(IV)-oxo complexes appeared in literature at the present time. In this<br />
presentation, I will present our recent results on the determination of the nature of active oxidant(s) in nonheme<br />
iron complex-mediated oxygen atom transfer reactions and the generation and reactivity studies of mononuclear<br />
nonheme oxoiron(IV) complexes having different axial ligands. In addition, the reactivities of mononuclear<br />
nonheme iron(IV)-oxo complexes in a variety of oxygenation reactions will be discussed (see below).<br />
Aromatic hydroxylation<br />
O<br />
S<br />
S-oxidation<br />
OH<br />
S<br />
R<br />
P-O<br />
P-oxidation<br />
P<br />
Aliphatic hydroxylation<br />
R<br />
C OH<br />
C H<br />
Nonheme Iron(IV)-Oxo Complex<br />
H3C N<br />
H<br />
N + HCHO<br />
N-dealkylation<br />
Alkene epoxidation<br />
O<br />
C O<br />
H<br />
C OH<br />
Alcohol oxidation<br />
Alkylaromatic oxidation<br />
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R. Krämer<br />
PL5. Controlling the Structure and Function<br />
of Modified Nucleic Acids by Metal Ions<br />
Anorganisch-Chemisches Institut Universität Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 270, 69120 Heidelberg,<br />
Germany<br />
e-mail: roland.kraemer@urz.uni-heidelberg.de<br />
Nucleic acids modified with high-affinity binding sites for metal ions hold considerable potential as tools for<br />
RNA and DNA processing, as bioanalytical probes and as building blocks in DNA nanotechnology.<br />
This lecture will focus on oligonucleotides with terminally appended chelating groups,<br />
in particular terpyridine. These hybrid compounds become highly responsive to<br />
transition metal ions such as Zn 2+ and Cu 2+ at low micromolar concentration. The metal<br />
ions trigger the formation of circular structures and off-regulate hybridisation with<br />
complementary nucleic acids [1]. Application as probes to the PCR-free detection of<br />
nucleic acid sequences will be discussed [2]. Metal-dependent biological activity is<br />
exemplified by Zn 2+ -triggered uptake of a modified antisense oligonucleotide by cancer<br />
cells [3], inspiring the idea of a stimulus-controlled selective accumulation of<br />
oligonucleotide drugs in zinc-rich tissues. An unprecedented view of the interaction of a<br />
chelator-modifed oligonucleotide with metal ions will be given at the single molecule level [4].<br />
References:<br />
[1] M. Göritz, R. Krämer, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 127, 18016 (2005).<br />
[2] N. Graf, M. Göritz, R. Krämer, Angew. Chem., 45, 4013 (2006).<br />
[3] A. Fuessl, A. Schleifenbaum, M. Goeritz, A. Riddell, C. Schultz, R. Krämer, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 128, 5986<br />
(2006). A. Fuessl, Dissertation, Universität Heidelberg (2007).<br />
[4] A. Kiel, J. Kovacs, A. Mokhir, R. Krämer, D.-P. Herten, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 46, 3363 (2007)<br />
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PL6. From the Geochemistry of Zn/S Minerals to the Inner Workings of<br />
Zn/S Proteins<br />
W. Maret<br />
PMCH, The University of Texas Medical Branch, 700 Harborside Drive, 77555, Galveston, TX, United States,<br />
e-mail: womaret@utmb.edu<br />
In his landmark textbook of chemistry (1827), Jöns Jakob Berzelius drew attention to the fact that the<br />
chemistry of living matter follows quite different laws than that of dead matter. While arguments over vitalism<br />
have long since abated and biochemistry is widely acknowledged as the basis for describing life processes,<br />
bioinorganic chemists continue to discover functional principles that are not evident from pure chemistry. A<br />
particularly exciting area in this regard is the biology of zinc. In zinc proteins, the interaction of zinc(II) with<br />
the sulfur donor of the amino acid cysteine generates a rich coordination and redox chemistry that, in the<br />
context of biological function, gains new significance for catalysis, structure, and regulation. New insights<br />
from the properties that isolated components acquire in complex biological systems inform future research in<br />
"bio-inspired" inorganic chemistry.<br />
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PL7. Significance of Error-avoiding Mechanisms for Oxidative DNA<br />
Damage in Carcinogenesis<br />
T. Tsuzuki<br />
Department of Med. Biophys. & Radiat. Biol., Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 1-1, Maidashi 3chome,<br />
Higashi-ku, 812-8582, Fukuoka, Japan<br />
e-mail: tsuzuki@med.kyushu-u.ac.jp<br />
Oxygen radicals are produced through normal cellular metabolism, and formation of such radicals is further<br />
enhanced by ionizing radiation and by various chemicals. Among various classes of oxidative DNA damage, 8oxo-7,<br />
8-dihydroguanine (8-oxoG) is the most abundant, and appears to play important roles in mutagenesis and<br />
carcinogenesis. Enzyme activities which may be responsible for preventing 8-oxoG-evoked mutations were<br />
identified in mammalian cells [1, 2]. We have focused on following the two enzymes. MTH1 (Mth1) protein is<br />
the mammalian counterpart of E. coli MutT protein, which hydrolyzes 8-oxo-dGTP to monophosphate in the<br />
nucleotide pool, thereby preventing occurrence of transversion mutations. On the other hand, MUTYH (Mutyh)<br />
protein, a counterpart of E. coli MutY protein, having adenine/2-hydroxyadenine DNA glycosylase activity, is<br />
expected to prevent G:C to T:A transversions, by excising adenine from G:A mismatches induced by 8-oxoG<br />
and 2-OH-A. To analyze the function of the mammalian Mth1 and Mutyh proteins in vivo, we established geneknockout<br />
mice for these two enzymes by gene targeting, and investigated spontaneous tumorigenesis as well as<br />
mutagenesis [3, 4, 5]. I will present data on spontaneous and oxidative stress-induced mutagenesis with these<br />
mutant mice lines.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Sekiguchi, M. & Tsuzuki, T: Oxidative nucleotide damage: consequences and prevention. Oncogene, 21,<br />
8895-8904 (2002). [2] Tsuzuki, T., Nakatsu, Y. & Nakabeppu, Y.: Significance of error-avoiding mechanisms<br />
for oxidative DNA damage in carcinogenesis. Cancer Sci., 98, 465-470 (2007). [3] Tsuzuki, T., Egashira, A.,<br />
Igarashi, H., Iwakuma, T., Nakatsuru, Y., Tominaga, Y., Kawate, H., Nakao, K., Nakamura, K., Ide, F., Kura, S.,<br />
Nakabeppu, Y., Katsuki, M., Ishikawa, T. & Sekiguchi, M.: Spontaneous tumorigenesis in mice defective in the<br />
MTH1 gene encoding 8-oxodGTPase. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 98 (20), 11456-11461 (2001). [4] Egashira,<br />
A., Yamauchi, K., Yoshiyama, K., Kawate, H., Katsuki, M., Sekiguchi, M., Sugimachi, K., Maki, H. & Tsuzuki,<br />
T.: Mutational specificity of mice defective in the MTH1 and/or the MSH2 genes. DNA Repair, 1, 881-893<br />
(2002). [5] Sakamoto, K., Tominaga, Y., Yamauchi, K., Nakatsu, Y., Sakumi, K., Yoshiyama, K., Egashira, A.,<br />
Kura, S., Yao, T., Tsuneyoshi, M., Maki, H., Nakabeppu, Y. & Tsuzuki, T.: MUTYH-null mice are susceptible<br />
to spontaneous and oxidative stress-induced intestinal tumorigenesis. Cancer Res., 67, 6599-6604 (2007).<br />
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PL8. Cytochromes P450 And Diversity : Adaptation of Living Organisms to<br />
Their Chemical Environment<br />
D. Mansuy<br />
Chemistry and Biochemistry, UNIVERSITE PARIS DESCARTES, 45 rue des Saints-Péres, 75270, PARIS,<br />
France<br />
e-mail: daniel.mansuy@univ-paris5.fr<br />
Living organisms exhibit a spectacular ability to adapt themselves to an always changing chemical environment.<br />
The pathways that have been selected by life evolution for aerobic organisms to metabolize and eliminate<br />
xenobiotics are strikingly similar. The first step of xenobiotics metabolism is most often catalyzed, in all aerobic<br />
organisms, by a multigene family of hemeproteins, the cytochromes P450(P450s). The P450s responsible for<br />
xenobiotics metabolism are able to catalyze the monooxygenation of a huge amount of compounds exhibiting an<br />
extreme diversity of structures. Consequently, most often, those P450s exhibit a very poor substrate selectivity ;<br />
however they act as efficient catalysts and, very often, lead to regioselective hydroxylations of their substrates.<br />
How is it possible to explain this “paradox”, which is a key element in our adaptation to variable chemical<br />
environments? Recent X-ray structures of mammalian P450s, published during these last four years allow one to<br />
start to understand the molecular basis of the adaptation of P450s to xenobiotics for the most possible efficient<br />
oxidation catalysis. The corresponding recent data will be presented after a brief overview of 50 years of<br />
research on P450s (P450 has been discovered in 1958), illustrating the species, substrate, reaction, and<br />
coordination chemistry diversity of these enzymes . Finally, the possible future of P450 research will be<br />
discussed on the basis of quite recent preliminary results<br />
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PL9. Redox-active Metal Clusters and Free Radicals in Ribonucleotide<br />
Reductase<br />
A. Gräslund<br />
Biochemistry and Biophysics, Stockholm University, Arrhenius Laboratories, SE-<strong>10</strong>6 91, Stockholm, Sweden<br />
e-mail: astrid@dbb.su.se<br />
Ribonucleotide reductases (RNRs) convert ribonucleotides to deoxyribonucleotides, a reaction required for<br />
DNA replication and repair. Class I RNRs, in e.g. E. coli or eukaryotes, consist of two homodimeric<br />
components, proteins R1 and R2. R1 contains the active site, whereas R2 has an oxobridged diferric cluster,<br />
neighboring a tyrosyl free radical. The radical is necessary for enzyme activity, initiating long-range coupled<br />
electron/proton transfer (PCET) from the R1 active site to the tyrosyl radical in R2, about 35 Å away [1, 2].<br />
The tyrosyl radical is generated by cleavage of molecular oxygen after binding ferrous iron at the diiron site. One<br />
reaction intermediate is an Fe(III)/Fe(IV) state (intermediate X), which oxidizes the neighboring tyrosine to a<br />
free radical. The tyrosyl radical is stable in the resting enzyme due to its shielded environment. The<br />
paramagnetic states of the iron cluster and the tyrosyl free radical have been studied by EPR.<br />
The RNR of the intracellular parasite Chlamydia trachomatis is structurally similar to class I RNRs but lacks<br />
tyrosyl radical. The Chlamydia enzyme defines a new RNR subclass Ic where the dimetal cluster replaces the<br />
tyrosyl radical [3-5]. A new mixed manganese/iron cluster in protein R2 confers high catalytic activity to the<br />
Chlamydia enzyme. The active state is an antiferromagnetically coupled high spin Mn(IV)/Fe(III) cluster. The 1electron<br />
reduced inactivated form, Mn(III)/Fe(III), gives a characteristic EPR spectrum.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Gräslund, A. and Sahlin, M. EPR and NMR studies of class I ribonucleotide reductase. Ann. Rev. Biophys.<br />
Biomol. Struct. 25 (1996) 259-286.<br />
[2] Narvaez, A.-J., Voevodskaya, N., Thelander, L. and Gräslund, A. The involvement of Arg 265 of mouse<br />
ribonucleotide reductase R2 protein in proton transfer and catalysis. J. Biol. Chem. 281 (2006) 26022-26028.<br />
[3] Högbom, M., Stenmark, P., Voevodskaya, N., McClarty, G., Gräslund, A. and Nordlund, P. The radical site<br />
in Chlamydial ribonucleotide reductase defines a new R2 subclass. Science 305 (2004) 245-248.<br />
[4] Voevodskaya, N., Narvaez, A.-J., Domkin, V., Torrents, E., Thelander, L., and Gräslund, A. Chlamydial<br />
ribonucleotide reductase: tyrosyl radical function in catalysis replaced by the FeIII-FeIV cluster. Proc. Natl.<br />
Acad. Sci. USA <strong>10</strong>3 (2006) 9850-9854.<br />
[5] Voevodskaya, N., Lendzian, F., Ehrenberg, A. and Gräslund, A. High catalytic activity achieved with a mixed<br />
manganese-iron site in protein R2 of Chlamydia ribonucleotide reductase. FEBS Lett. 581 (2007) 3351-3355.<br />
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PL<strong>10</strong>. Specific Keys to Success for Ribozymes and Riboswitches: Metal Ions<br />
and Metal Ion Complexes<br />
R.K.O. Sigel<br />
Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, CH-8057, Zurich, Switzerland,<br />
e-mail: roland.sigel@aci.uzh.ch<br />
RNAs are involved in many processes within living cells, ribozymes and riboswitches being only two examples<br />
of functional RNAs. Ribozymes perform catalytic reactions, whereas riboswitches are involved in the regulation<br />
of gene expression by specifically binding small metabolites. Our research focuses on the self-splicing group II<br />
intron ribozyme Sc.ai5γ and two riboswitches responsive to either coenzyme B12 or Mg 2+ (Figure).<br />
Like most group II introns, Sc.ai5γ is highly dependent on Mg 2+ and very sensitive to the presence of other M n+<br />
ions [1]: Ca 2+ inhibits splicing already at very low concentrations. By a combination of biochemical [1b], NMR<br />
[2] and single molecule FRET experiments [3] we are now investigating the origin of Ca 2+ inhibition by<br />
characterizing the intrinsic metal ion binding properties of these large RNAs and the effect of different M n+ ions<br />
on catalysis, local structures and folding.<br />
The btuB riboswitch from E. coli regulates the expression of a B12 transport protein and thus the uptake of B12<br />
into the cell. We could recently show that the corrin moiety is responsible for the structural change of the<br />
riboswitch, whereas the axial ligands of B12 regulate the affinity towards the RNA [4]. We are currently<br />
extending these studies by investigating the role of the corrin side chains on the riboswitch structure.<br />
Acknowledgement: Financial support by the Swiss Nat. Sci. Found. (SNF-Förderungsprofessur PP002-114759<br />
and project 200021-117999) is gratefully acknowledged.<br />
References:<br />
[1] a) R.K.O. Sigel, Eur. J. Inorg. Chem., 2281 (2005). b) M.C. Erat, R.K.O. Sigel, J. Biol. Inorg. Chem., 13, doi<br />
<strong>10</strong>.<strong>10</strong>07/s00775-008-0390-7 (2008). c) E. Freisinger, R.K.O. Sigel, Coord. Chem. Rev., 251, 1<strong>83</strong>4 (2007).<br />
[2] a) M.C. Erat, O. Zerbe, T. Fox, R.K.O. Sigel, ChemBioChem, 8, 306 (2007). b) M.C. Erat, R.K.O. Sigel,<br />
Inorg. Chem., 46, 11224 (2007).<br />
[3] M. Steiner, D. Rueda, R.K.O. Sigel, submitted for publication.<br />
[4] S. Gallo, M. Oberhuber, R.K.O. Sigel, B. Kräutler, ChemBioChem, 9, 1408 (2008).<br />
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Prof. B. Jeżowska-Trzebiatowska Lecture:<br />
Platinum Antitumor Chemistry: from DNA Binding to Drug Design<br />
J. Reedijk<br />
Leiden Institute of Chemistry, P.O. Box 9502, 2300 RA Leiden, the Netherlands<br />
e-mail: reedijk@chem.leidenuniv.nl<br />
Metal coordination compounds that have metal-ligand exchange rates comparable to cell-division processes, i.e.<br />
those of Pt and Ru, often appear to be highly active as anticancer agents, as evident from studies of several cell<br />
lines. The classical compound cis-diamminedichloridoplatinum(II), often abbreviated as cisplatin, and several of<br />
its derivatives are known to bind to DNA. Despite the fact that such compound on their way to reach DNA may<br />
meet and bind temporarily to other cellular components, like proteins and peptides.<br />
Studying the details of the binding (kinetics, structures) of such platinum compounds to nucleic acids, may not<br />
only lead to a better understanding of the mechanism of action, but may also result in the development of new<br />
drugs, based on improved knowledge of DNA binding [1]. The major chemistry facts that have led to a<br />
significant improvement of our insight into the mechanism of action will be discussed.<br />
Most recently we have been giving special attention to other metals that bind to DNA, like Cu and Ru [2], with<br />
most recently on the multifunctional binding of such compounds, where even a fluorescent group can be<br />
attached, to follow the process of the compounds in real time, while in the cells [3]. Combining our work on Cu-<br />
DNA binding [4] with that of platinum, has resulted in totally new compounds that can be used for both DNA<br />
cutting [5] and for developing new anticancer chemistry [6].<br />
References:<br />
[1] J. Reedijk; New clues for platinum antitumor chemistry: Kinetically controlled metal binding to DNA; Proc.<br />
Natl. Acad. Sci. U. S. A., <strong>10</strong>0, (2003), 3611-3616.<br />
[2 ] K. van der Schilden, F. Garcia, H. Kooijman, A.L. Spek, J.G. Haasnoot and J. Reedijk; A highly flexible<br />
dinuclear ruthenium(II)-platinum(II) complex: Crystal structure and binding to 9-ethylguanine; Angew. Chem.-<br />
Int. Edit., 43, (2004), 5668-5670.<br />
[3] G.V. Kalayda, B.A.J. Jansen, P. Wielaard, H.J. Tanke and J. Reedijk; Dinuclear platinum anticancer<br />
complexes with fluorescent N, N'-bis(aminoalkyl)-1, 4-diamino-anthraquinones: cellular processing in two<br />
cisplatin-resistant cell lines reflects the differences in their resistance profiles; J. Biol. Inorg. Chem., <strong>10</strong>, (2005),<br />
305-315.<br />
[4] P.U. Maheswari, S. Roy, H. den Dulk, S. Barends, G. van Wezel, B. Kozlevcar, P. Gamez and J. Reedijk;<br />
The square-planar cytotoxic [Cu II (pyrimol)Cl] complex acts as an efficient DNA cleaver without reductant; J.<br />
Am. Chem. Soc., 128, (2006), 7<strong>10</strong>-711.<br />
[5] S. Özalp-Yaman, P. de Hoog, G. Amadei, M. Pitié, P. Gamez, J. Dewelle, T. Mijatovic, B. Meunier, R. Kiss<br />
and J. Reedijk; Platinated copper(3-clip-phen) complexes as effective DNA-cleaving and cytotoxic agents;<br />
Chem. Eur. J., 14, (2008), 3418-3426.<br />
[6] J. Reedijk; Metal-ligand exchange kinetics in platinum and ruthenium complexes; Plat. Metals Rev., 52,<br />
(2008), 2-11.<br />
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KEYNOTE LECTURES<br />
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KL1. Oxotransferase Enzymes: Molybdenum versus Tungsten<br />
and the Role of Molybdopterin<br />
C.D. Garner, T.S. Bhachu, L.J. Stewart, and F. Hine<br />
School of Chemistry, Nottingham University, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom<br />
e-mail: dave.garner@nottingham.ac.uk<br />
W-DMSO reductase was isolated from Rhodobacter capsulatus grown phototropically in a medium<br />
containing 3µM Na2WO4 and 6nM Na2MoO4 [1]. The Mo and W centres of these two enzymes have the same<br />
structure (A) with the metal ligated by the dithiolene groups of two molybopterin (B) moieties (with R = guanine<br />
dinucletide), an oxo-group and the oxygen atom of serine 147.<br />
O S<br />
H<br />
N S<br />
HN<br />
OPO<br />
H2N N N O<br />
3H(R)<br />
H<br />
A B<br />
A theoretical analysis of the reaction profile for oxygen atom transfer at the Mo and W centres of R.<br />
capsulatus will be presented [2] and related to the catalytic behaviour observed [3].<br />
Possible roles for molybdopterin in the catalyses of oxygen atom transfer by the Mo and W oxotransferase<br />
enzymes will be considered in the context of the properties of some chemical systems that involve ligands<br />
related to molybopterin.<br />
Acknowledgement: We thank the EPSRC and BBSRC for their financial support.<br />
References:<br />
[1] L. J. Stewart, S. Bailey, B. Bennett, J. M. Charnock, C. D. Garner and A. S. McAlpine, J. Mol. Biol., 299,<br />
595 (2000).<br />
[2] J. P. McNamara, I. H. Hillier, T. S. Bhachu, and C. D. Garner, Dalton Trans., 3572 (2005)<br />
[3] L. J. Stewart, S. Bailey, D. Collison, G. A. Morris, I. Preece, and C. D. Garner, ChemBioChem, 2, 703<br />
(2001).<br />
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KL2. Nickel Proteins as Enzymes, Biosensors, and Trafficking Shuttles:<br />
the Urease Story<br />
S. Ciurli<br />
Dept. Agro-Environmental Science and Technology, University of Bologna, Via Giuseppe Fanin 40, 40127,<br />
Bologna, Italy<br />
e-mail: stefano.ciurli@unibo.it<br />
Nickel is an essential component of the active site of several enzymes. The toxicity and scarcity of this metal ion<br />
in natural environments prompted many organisms to regulate its homeostasis at multiple levels. Urease, a Ni 2+ -<br />
enzyme of high relevance for human health and agriculture, is the final destination of the greater part of the<br />
intracellular Ni 2+ . The mechanisms that regulate Ni 2+ trafficking leading to urease activation represent a<br />
paradigm to understand the general principles of cellular Ni 2+ homeostasis [1]. Regulation of urease activity by<br />
Ni 2+ occurs both at the transcriptional level and at the protein level. NikR is a metal-sensor that responds to<br />
different concentrations of intracellular Ni 2+ , controlling the transcription of the urease operon: the latest insights<br />
into metal-binding and DNA-binding of the Ni 2+ sensor NikR will be illustrated [2]. The mechanism of Ni 2+<br />
delivery into the apo-urease precursor will be described on the basis of the available information on the urease<br />
accessory proteins UreD, UreE, UreF, and UreG, which mediate the insertion of nickel into the enzyme active<br />
site [3-7].<br />
References:<br />
[1] S. Ciurli, "Urease. Recent insights in the role of nickel" in Nickel and its surprising impact in nature (A.<br />
Sigel, H. Sigel, R. K. O. Sigel, Eds.), Metal Ions in Life Sciences, Vol. 2, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Chichester,<br />
UK, 2007; pp. 241-278<br />
[2] B. Zambelli; M. Bellucci; A. Danielli; V. Scarlato; S. Ciurli "The Ni 2+ -binding properties of Helicobacter<br />
pylori NikR" Chem. Commun. 2007, 35, 3649-3651<br />
[3] M. Salomone-Stagni; B. Zambelli; F. Musiani; S. Ciurli "A model-based proposal for the role of UreF as a<br />
GTPase activating protein in the urease active site biosynthesis"<br />
Proteins: Struct. Funct. Bioinform. 2007, 68, 749-761<br />
[4] B. Zambelli; F. Musiani; M. Savini; P. Tucker; S. Ciurli "Biochemical studies on Mycobacterium<br />
tuberculosis UreG and comparative modeling reveal structural and functional conservation among the bacterial<br />
UreG family" Biochemistry, 2007, 46, 3171-3182<br />
[5] P. Neyroz; B. Zambelli; S. Ciurli "The intrinsically disordered structure of Bacillus pasteurii UreG as<br />
revealed by steady-state and time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy" Biochemistry, 2006, 45, 8918-8930<br />
[6] M. Stola; F. Musiani; S. Mangani; P. Turano; N. Safarov; B. Zambelli; S. Ciurli "The nickel site of Bacillus<br />
pasteurii UreE, a urease metallo-chaperone, as revealed by metal-binding studies and X-ray absorption<br />
spectroscopy" Biochemistry, 2006, 45, 6495-6509<br />
[7] B. Zambelli; M. Stola; F. Musiani; K. De Vriendt; B. Samyn; B. Devreese; J. Van Beeumen; P. Turano; A.<br />
Dikiy; D.A. Bryant; S. Ciurli "UreG, a chaperone in the urease assembly process, is an intrinsically unstructured<br />
GTPase that specifically binds Zn 2+ " J. Biol. Chem. 2005, 280, 4684-4695<br />
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KL3. Binuclear Metallohydrolases:<br />
Emerging Bioremediators and Drug Targets<br />
G. Schenk, N. Mitić, L. Gahan, S. Smith, K. Hadler<br />
School of Molecular and Microbial Sciences, University of Queensland, 68 Cooper Road, 4072, Brisbane,<br />
Australia<br />
e-mail: schenk@uq.edu.au<br />
Binuclear metallohydrolases form a large and diverse group of enzymes that are involved in biological functions<br />
ranging from bone resorption to signal transduction [1]. Recently, members of this group of enzymes have<br />
gained attention due to their ability to degrade (i) most commonly known β-lactam-based antibiotics (and thus<br />
contribute strongly to the emergence of drug-resistant pathogens), and (ii) organophosphate (OP) pesticides and<br />
nerve agents [2-4]. While the former ability makes these enzymes promising targets for the development of new<br />
chemotherapeutics, the latter provides the basis for the development of potent bioremediators. Here, recent<br />
advances in the understanding of the structure and function and biotechnological application of two illustrative<br />
binuclear metallohydrolases, the purple acid phosphatase (PAP; a target for anti-osteoporotic drugs) and a<br />
glycerophosphodiesterase (GpdQ; a promiscuous enzyme with potential as a novel bioremediator) are discussed.<br />
For PAP, the combination of spectroscopic, kinetic and structural data led to the proposal of a comprehensive,<br />
eight-step catalytic mechanism, whereby the identity of the hydrolysis-initiating nucleophile is dependent on the<br />
metal ion composition, the pH and the identity of the substrate [5-7]. GpdQ differs markedly from PAP in<br />
several aspects of its molecular mechanism. In the resting state GpdQ is mononuclear and inactive; the addition<br />
of a substrate triggers the formation of a catalytically competent binuclear centre. Following hydrolysis and<br />
product release the enzyme returns to its mononuclear resting state [7].<br />
References:<br />
[1] Mitić, N., Smith, S.J., Neves, A., Guddat, L.W., Gahan, L.R., and Schenk, G. (2006) The catalytic<br />
mechanism of binuclear metallohydrolases. Chem. Rev., <strong>10</strong>6: 3338-3363.<br />
[2] Crowder M.W., Spencer J., and Vila A.J. (2006) Metallo-β-lactamases: novel weaponry for antibiotic<br />
resistance in bacteria. Acc. Chem. Res., 39: 721-728.<br />
[3] Raushel, F.M. (2002) Bacterial detoxification of organophosphate nerve agents. Curr. Opinion. Microbiol.,<br />
5: 288-295.<br />
[4] Ely, F., Foo, J.-L, Jackson, C.J., Gahan, L.R., Ollis, D.L., and Schenk, G. (2007) Enzymatic bioremediation:<br />
organophosphate degradation by binuclear metallo-hydrolases. Curr. Topics Biochem. Res., 9: 63-78.<br />
[5] Cox, R. S., Schenk, G., Mitić, N., Gahan, L., and Hengge, A.C. (2007) Diesterase activity and substrate<br />
binding in purple acid phosphatases. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 129: 9550-9551.<br />
[6] Smith, S.J., Casellato, A., Hadler, K.S., Mitić, N., Riley, M.J., Bortoluzzi, A.J., Szpoganicz, B., Schenk, G.,<br />
Neves, A., and Gahan, L.R. (2007) The reaction mechanism of the Ga(III)Zn(II) derivative of uteroferrin and<br />
corresponding biomimetics. J. Biol. Inorg. Chem., 12: 1207-1220.<br />
[7] Schenk, G., Elliott, T.W., Leung, E.W.W., Mitić, N., Carrington, L.E., Gahan, L.R., and Guddat, L.W.<br />
(2008) Snapshots of the reaction mechanism of purple acid phosphatase-catalyzed hydrolysis. BMC Struct. Biol.,<br />
8: 6.<br />
[8] Hadler, K.S., Tanifum, E.A., Yip, S., Mitić, N., Guddat, L.W., Jackson, C.J., Gahan, L.R., Nguyen, K., Carr,<br />
P.D., Ollis, D.L., Hengge, A.C., Larrabee, J.A., and Schenk, G. Substrate induced formation of a catalytically<br />
competent binuclear center and regulation of reactivity in glycerophosphodiesterase from Enterobacter<br />
aerogenes. Submitted for publication.<br />
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KL4. Ruthenium Anticancer Compounds: Challenges and Expectations<br />
E. Alessio a , I. Bratsos a , T. Gianferrara b<br />
a<br />
Chemical Sciences, University of Trieste, Via L. Giorgieri 1, 34127, Trieste, Italy<br />
e-mail: alessi@units.it<br />
b<br />
Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Trieste, Piazzale Europa 1, 34127, Trieste, Italy<br />
e-mail: gianfer@units.it<br />
Since several years the authors have been involved in the development of anticancer Ru-dmso complexes [1, 2].<br />
The most advanced representative in this series is the Ru(III) compound NAMI-A which is selectively active<br />
against metastases of solid tumors and has successfully accomplished a phase I clinical study on humans.<br />
In general, ruthenium anticancer compounds can be divided in two main classes: one in which ruthenium has a<br />
structural role, i.e. it is instrumental in determining the shape of the compound, and another in which ruthenium<br />
has a functional role. Functional ruthenium compounds must have at least one coordination position available for<br />
binding to the biological target. Most commonly, they are prodrugs and are activated by hydrolysis. NAMI-A is<br />
believed to belong to this class. Conversely, structural ruthenium compounds must be stable and inert: ruthenium<br />
itself will not make any coordination bond with the biological target, but the compound as a whole is expected to<br />
give supramolecular interactions with the target (e.g. Coulombic, hydrogen bonding, p-p stacking, ...). Some<br />
compounds may belong to both classes, i.e. ruthenium can make coordination bonds (functional role) and it can<br />
give additional supramolecular interactions with the target (e.g. through its appropriately positioned ancillary<br />
ligands, structural role). There are also other, less likely, possibilities in which ruthenium acts as a catalyst or as<br />
a carrier for biologically active ligands that are delivered in vivo.<br />
After a general introduction, the lecture will give an update of the clinical status of NAMI-A and then will focus<br />
on new classes of Ru compounds that were developed more recently in the attempt to find new active species<br />
and establish some general structure-activity relationships [3, 4].<br />
References:<br />
[1] E. Alessio, G. Mestroni, A. Bergamo, G. Sava In Metal Ions in Biological Systems, Volume 42: Metal Ions<br />
and Their Complexes in Medication and in Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy; Sigel, A., Sigel, H., Eds.; M. Dekker:<br />
New York, 2004; pp. 323-351.<br />
[2] E. Alessio, G. Mestroni, A. Bergamo, G. Sava, G. Curr. Topics Med. Chem. 2004, 4, 1525-1535.<br />
[3] I. Bratsos, A. Bergamo, G. Sava, T. Gianferrara, E. Zangrando, E. Alessio J. Inorg. Biochem. 2008, <strong>10</strong>2, 606-<br />
617.<br />
[4] I. Bratsos, S. Jedner, A. Bergamo, G. Sava, T. Gianferrara, E. Zangrando, E. Alessio J. Inorg. Biochem.<br />
2008, <strong>10</strong>2, 1120-1133.<br />
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Eurobic9, 2-6 September, 2008, Wrocław, Poland<br />
KL5. Design and Mechanism of Reaction of Metal-Based Antitumor Agents<br />
and Artificial Metallonucleases<br />
Z. Guo<br />
Chemistry, Nanjing University, Hankou Road, No. 22, 2<strong>10</strong>093, Nanjing, China,<br />
e-mail: zguo@nju.edu.cn<br />
The side effects of the current clinic drugs have stimulated the research on the novel platinum-based antitumor<br />
complexes. Improving the tumor-selectivity of these complexes may mitigate the toxic effects and enhance the<br />
therapeutic index of these drugs. Design of complexes with novel structural features is another major focus of<br />
the area. In this talk, a strategy that can encapsulate Pt drugs in ferritin cage will be discussed. Conjugation of<br />
photodynamic therapeutic agent with cisplatin provides the possibility of red light excited cytoxicity of<br />
platinum-based compounds. Moreover, several new polynuclear Pt(II) complexes with robust structural features,<br />
designed in our lab, will be also discussed. These complexes have different structural features from cisplatin and<br />
have demonstrated notable cytotoxic activity against tumour cell lines. Their reactivity towards DNA and GSH<br />
has been investigated. Selective cleavage of DNA is of paramount interests in medicine and biotechnology.<br />
Transition metal complexes stand out as candidates for artificial nucleases due to their diverse structural features<br />
and reactivities. We have designed and structurally characterized a series of polynuclear copper and zinc<br />
complexes and studied their cleavage activity towards DNA and DNA model compounds. Structural factors that<br />
determine the activity will be discussed.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Yang, Z.; Wang, X.; Diao, H.; Zhang, J. Li, H.; Sun, H.; Guo, Z.J. Chem. Commun. 2007, 3409. [2] Wang,<br />
X.Y.; Guo Z.J., Dalton Trans., 2008, 1521.<br />
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KL6. Coupling Molecular Recognition and Signaling<br />
A. Shanzer, R. Kikkeri, G. Melman and Y. Barda<br />
Department of Organic Chemistry, Weizmann Institute of Science, P.O. Box 26, Rehovot, Israel<br />
Novel recognition-signaling conjugates, which integrate molecular recognition with signaling provides a<br />
powerful tool in the study of molecular recognition events in real time. Further improvements are obtained by<br />
combining spectroscopy and microscopy to generate dynamic probes to follow cellular events as they unfold.<br />
The generality of these conjugates will be demonstrated in following diverse events including: intracellular<br />
compartmentalization, molecular trafficking and identification of secondary targets.<br />
The limitations of using several probes simultaneously will be outlined and means to overcome these limitations<br />
by developing ‘tunable’ probes capable of emitting at different wavelength will be described.<br />
Advantages and limitations will be discussed.<br />
References:<br />
[1] R. Kikkeri, H. Traboulsi, N. Humbert, E. Gumienna-Kontecka, R. Arad-Yellin, G. Melman, M. Elhabiri,<br />
A.M. Albrecht-Gary, A. Shanzer. Inorganic Chemistry 46, 2485 (2007).<br />
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KL7. Blood and Iron<br />
N. de Val a , J.-P. Declercq b , C. Lim c , R.R. Crichton a<br />
a<br />
Biochemistry Unit, Department of Chemistry, University of Louvain, Place Croix du Sud, Louvain-la-Neuve,<br />
Belgium<br />
e-mail: robert.crichton@uclouvain.be<br />
b<br />
Structural Chemistry Unit, Department of Chemistry, University of Louvain, Place Louis Pasteur, Louvain-la-<br />
Neuve, Belgium.<br />
c<br />
MRC Bioanalytical Science Laboratory, School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, Birkbeck College,<br />
University of London, Malet Street, London WC1 7HX, United Kingdom.<br />
There are extensive structural similarities between eukaryotic ferritins and prokaryotic ferritins. However, there<br />
is one essential difference between these two types of ferritins : whereas bacterioferritins bind haem in-vivo (the<br />
haem is located in a hydrophobic pocket along the 2-fold symmetry axes and is liganded by two axial Met 52<br />
residues), eukaryotic ferritins are considered to be non-haem proteins. Studies carried out a number of years ago<br />
showed that horse spleen apoferritin, isolated by classic procedures, contains a cofactor with many of the<br />
characteristics of a porphyrin. In a series of in-vitro experiments, it was shown that when horse spleen apoferritin<br />
[1, 2] or a number of recombinant horse L chain apoferritins are co-crystallised with haemin, the<br />
metalloporphyrin is demetallated [3-5], and a demetallated porphyrin is found within the same hydrophobic<br />
pocket as in BFRs.<br />
In the present study the cofactor has been isolated from horse spleen apoferritin and from crystals of the mutant<br />
horse L chain E53, 56, 57, 60Q + R59M which had been co-crystallised with haemin. In both cases the<br />
HMLC/ESI-MS results confirm that the cofactor is the N-alkyl porphyrin, N-ethylprotoporphyrin IX (m/Z 591).<br />
Crystal structures of wild type L chain horse apoferritin and its three mutants E53, 56, 57, 60Q / R59M and E53,<br />
56, 57, 60Q + R59M co-crystallised with haemin have been determined to high resolution and in all cases a<br />
metal-free molecule derived from haemin was found in the hydrophobic pocket, close to the two-fold axis. The<br />
X-ray structure of the E53, 56, 57, 60Q + R59M recombinant horse L-chain apoferritin has been obtained at a<br />
higher resolution (1.16 Å) than previously reported for any mammalian apoferritins. Similar evidence for a<br />
metal-free molecule derived from haemin was found in the electron density map of horse spleen apoferritin (at a<br />
resolution of 1.5 Å) which had been prepared by classical procedures, which retains the cofactor. However in<br />
none of the structures, the electron density could be unequivocally fitted to the N-alkyl porphyrin because of<br />
local disorder.<br />
We conclude that L-chain ferritins are capable of binding and demetallating haemin, generating in the process Nethylprotoporphyrin<br />
IX both in vivo and in vitro. While mutation of the cluster of Glu residues previously<br />
implicated in this process [6], and of the Arg residue in the predominantly hydrophobic porphyrin binding<br />
pocket, slows down the rate of demetallation (as measured by EPR spectroscopy), it does not prevent it. The<br />
mechanism by which the demetallation and alkylation of the metalloporphyrin might take place, together with<br />
the wider implications of this phenomenon in a physiological context will be discussed.<br />
Acknowledgement: We thank the FNRS for financial support and the EU for supporting access to research<br />
infrastructure.<br />
References:<br />
[1] G. Précigoux, J. Yariv, B. Gallois, A. Dautant, C. Courseille, B. Langlois d’Estaintot, Acta Cryst., D50, 739<br />
(1994).<br />
[2] M.A. Michaux, A. Dautant, B. Gallois, T. Granier, B. Langlois d’Estaintot, G. Précigoux, Proteins, 24, 314<br />
(1996).<br />
[3] N. Carette, W. Hagen, L. Bertrand, N. De Val, D. Vertommen, F. Roland, L. Hue, R.R. Crichton, J. Inorg.<br />
Biochem., <strong>10</strong>0, 1426 (2006).<br />
[4] N. de Val, H. Herschbach, N. Potier, A. Van Doorsselaer, R.R. Crichton, FEBS Lett., 580, 6275 (2006).<br />
[5] N. de Val, W. Hagen, R.R. Crichton, Biometals, 20, 21 (2007).<br />
[6] R.R. Crichton, J.A. Soruco, F. Roland, M.A. Michaux, B. Gallois, G. Précigoux, J.-P. Mahy, D. Mansuy,<br />
Biochem., 36, 15049 (1997).<br />
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Eurobic9, 2-6 September, 2008, Wrocław, Poland<br />
KL8. Mechanistic Studies of Oxidative Halophenol Dehalogenation by<br />
Heme-Containing Peroxidases<br />
J.H. Dawson, R.L. Osborne, S. Sumithran, M. Coggins, M. Sono<br />
Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, 631 Sumter Street, 29208, Columbia, SC, United<br />
States<br />
e-mail: dawson@sc.edu<br />
Toxic halophenols are produced through industrial processes and pose both environmental risks and health<br />
hazards. Curiously, marine worms in coastal sediments produce noxious halophenols, apparently to deter<br />
predators. To survive in the presence of such poisons, A. ornata uses a catalytically-active globin<br />
dehaloperoxidase to oxidatively dehalogenate halophenols to the corresponding quinones. Two mechanisms for<br />
this reaction have been proposed: a direct two-electron oxygen atom transfer or two successive one-electron<br />
steps via a phenoxy radical. We have also shown that the most versatile heme-containing peroxidase,<br />
Caldariomyces fumago chloroperoxidase (CCPO) - best known as a halogenation catalyst - and the oxygen<br />
transport protein myoglobin both catalyze halophenol dehalogenation. With all three enzymes as well as<br />
horseradish peroxidase (HRP), the mechanism has been probed using para-halophenols, and the product<br />
distribution is consistent with involvement of a phenoxy radical intermediate. Since CCPO and HRP form<br />
relatively stable high-valent ferryl intermediates, we have employed rapid-scan stopped-flow techniques to<br />
differentiate between the two mechanisms. Parallel studies with A. ornata dehaloperoxidase and myoglobin have<br />
also been pursued. Finally, as phenoxy radicals and quinones are known to bind irreversibly to DNA, the ability<br />
of myoglobin to oxidatively dehalogenate halophenols may explain their carcinogenicity.<br />
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F. Armstrong<br />
KL9. Oxygen, the Trojan Horse for Hydrogenases<br />
Department of Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QR, UK<br />
e-mail: Fraser.armstrong@chem.ox.ac.uk, Telephone +44 1865 272647/287182, Fax +44 1865 287182<br />
Hydrogenases are attracting great interest because they offer inspiration and even practical solutions to<br />
developing a hydrogen economy that would help remove the world’s dependence on fossil fuels. The binuclear<br />
active sites of [NiFe]- or [FeFe]-hydrogenases have activities that compare with platinum, that is, they behave as<br />
essentially reversible electrocatalysts requiring only the smallest of overpotentials. Future technologies ranging<br />
from ‘renewable’ hydrogen production, based either on ‘biohydrogen’ or electrolysis, to efficient hydrogen<br />
oxidation in low-temperature fuel cells without platinum catalysts –may be based upon microorganisms<br />
containing these enzymes or upon man-made catalysts that are functional analogues of their active sites. These<br />
fragile catalytic centres, all of which contain low-spin Fe coordinated mainly by non-protein ligands CO and CN � ,<br />
are deeply buried within the protein. They resemble organometallic compounds and may be among the earliest<br />
catalysts; hence it is not surprising that they are inactivated by O2. Like H2 and the competitive inhibitor CO, O2<br />
enters the protein and coordinates to the metal centres by synergic bonding involving a combination of σ-donor<br />
and π-back donation; however, a major difference is that O2 withdraws rather than provides electrons and in the<br />
process is likely to attack the active site through reactive oxygen intermediates.<br />
We have defined ‘O2-tolerance as the capability of a hydrogenase to function in the presence of O2 (not merely<br />
to resist degradation on the bench) and we are investigating three different ways in which hydrogenases can (and<br />
may have evolved to survive) the attack of O2 – the ‘Trojan Horse’. Firstly, and most widely acknowledged, is<br />
that O2 might be prevented from reaching the active site because it is excluded from ‘gas channels’ through the<br />
protein. Secondly, the rate and extent of damage caused by O2 reduction may be minimized by certain electronic<br />
properties of the active site. Thirdly, the damage from O2 attack may be repaired extremely rapidly, thus<br />
allowing the enzyme to resume normal catalysis. All of these options are being investigated by protein film<br />
voltammetry and some interesting new results are surfacing.<br />
Recent references<br />
- Investigating and Exploiting the Electrocatalytic Properties of Hydrogenases K. A. Vincent, A. Parkin and F.<br />
A. Armstrong. Chemical Reviews. <strong>10</strong>7, 4366-4413 (2007).<br />
- Enzymatic Oxidation of H2 in Atmospheric O2: The Electrochemistry of Energy Generation from Trace H2 by -<br />
Aerobic Microorganisms J. A. Cracknell, K. A. Vincent, M. Ludwig, O. Lenz, B. Friedrich and F. A. Armstrong.<br />
J. Amer. Chem. Soc. 130, 424-425 (2008).<br />
- Hydrogen Production under Aerobic Conditions by Membrane-bound Hydrogenases from Ralstonia species. G.<br />
Goldet, A.Wait, J. A. Cracknell, B. Friedrich, M. Ludwig, O. Lenz and F. A. Armstrong.<br />
J. Amer. Chem. Soc. 130, in press (2008).<br />
- The difference a Se makes? Oxygen-tolerant hydrogen production by the [NiFeSe]-hydrogenase from<br />
Desulfomicrobium baculatum. A. Parkin, G. Goldet, C. Cavazza, J. C. Fontecilla-Camps and F. A. Armstrong. J.<br />
Amer. Chem. Soc. 130, in press (2008).<br />
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Eurobic9, 2-6 September, 2008, Wrocław, Poland<br />
KL<strong>10</strong>. Preparing Chiral Vanadium Catalysts based on the Vanadium<br />
Haloperoxidases<br />
C.J. Schneider a , G. Zampella b , L. De Gioia b , V.L. Pecoraro a<br />
a<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI USA<br />
email: vlpec@umich.edu<br />
b<br />
Universita degli Studi di Milano Biocca, Italia<br />
Vanadium Haloperoxidases catalyze the halogenation of organic substrates using hydrogen peroxide and halides.<br />
In addition, these vanadium containing enzymes can stereoselectively convert sulfides to sulfoxides. The active<br />
center contains a single V(V) which is thought to bind peroxide prior to oxidation of halide or sulfur.<br />
Protonation of this vanadium peroxo species has been proposed as a critical step in the catalytic mechanism. We<br />
will describe experiments using small molecule models (VO(O2)Heida and VO(O2)noreida) for the reactivity of<br />
the Vanadium Haloperoxidases that have been useful in developing the presently accepted mechanism for this<br />
enzyme. Furthermore, we will present recent studies using DFT calculations that provide insight into the site of<br />
active site protonation and the role of active site residue positioning in the catalytic process.<br />
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Eurobic9, 2-6 September, 2008, Wrocław, Poland<br />
KL11. The Role of 2 nd Coordination Sphere in a Blue Copper Protein,<br />
Pseudoazurin<br />
T. Kohzuma, R.F. Abdelhamid, and Y. Obara<br />
Institute of Applied Beam Science, Ibaraki University, 2-1-1 Bunkyo, Mito, Japan<br />
e-mail: kohzuma@mx.ibaraki.ac.jp<br />
Noncovalent weak interactions play important roles in biological systems [1]. In particular, such interactions in<br />
the second coordination shell of metal ions in proteins may modulate the structure and reactivity of the metal ion<br />
site in functionally significant ways. Recently, π−π interactions between metal ion coordinated histidine<br />
imidazoles and aromatic amino acids have been recognized as potentially important contributors to the properties<br />
of metal ion sites [2].<br />
Here we would like to demonstrate the π−π interaction between a coordinated histidine imidazole ring and the<br />
side chains of aromatic amino acids in the second coordination sphere of pseudoazurin significantly influences<br />
the properties of the blue copper site. Electronic absorption and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectra<br />
indicate that the blue copper electronic structure is perturbed, as is the redox potential, by the introduction of a<br />
second coordination shell π−π interaction. The π−π interaction with the metal ion coordinated histidine<br />
imidazole ring modulates the electron delocalization at the active site has been suggested, and that such<br />
interactions may be functionally important in refining the reactivity of blue copper sites [3].<br />
On the other hand, several blue copper proteins are known to change the active site structure at alkaline pH<br />
(alkaline transition). The Alkaline transition experiment of Met16Phe, Met16Tyr, Met16Trp, and Met16Val<br />
pseudoazurin variants were also performed to investigate more detailed function of the second sphere. The<br />
visible electronic absorption and resonance Raman (RR) spectra of Met16Phe, Met16Tyr, and Met16Trp variants<br />
showed the increasing of axial component at pH ~11 like wild-type PAz. The visible electronic absorption and<br />
far-UV CD spectra of Met16Val demonstrated that the destabilization of the protein structure was triggered at<br />
pH > 11. RR spectra of PAz showed that the intensity-weighted averaged Cu-S(Cys) stretching frequency was<br />
shifted to higher frequency region at pH ~11. The higher frequency shift of Cu-S(Cys) bond is implied the<br />
stronger Cu-S(Cys) bond at alkaline transition pH ~11. The visible electronic absorption and far-UV CD spectra<br />
of Met16X PAz revealed that the Met16Val variant is denatured at pH >11, but Met16Phe, Met16Tyr, and<br />
Met16Trp mutant proteins are not denatured even at pH > 11 [4]. These observations suggest that Met16 is<br />
important to maintain the protein structure through the possible weak interaction between methionine –SCH3<br />
part and coordinated histidine imidazole moiety. The introduction of π−π interaction in the second coordination<br />
sphere may be contributed to the enhancement of protein structure stability.<br />
Very recently, the stabilization of His-Cu(I) bond in the reduced Met16Phe variant has been observed by 244 nm<br />
excited UV resonance Raman spectroscopy [5]. The UV resonance Raman spectra of Met16Phe variant also<br />
strongly supports the physilogical meanings of π−π interactions between metal ion coordinated histidine<br />
imidazole and benzen ring of phenylalanine in the structure of fern plastocyanin, which keeps the electron<br />
transfer function even at acidi pH condtions unlike to the higher plant plastocyanin [6].<br />
Acknowledgement: The authors are grateful to Profs. Osamu Yamauchi (Kansai University) and David M.<br />
Dooley (Montana State University) for their helpful discussion. The authors also would like to thank to Mr.<br />
Takayuki Higuchi and Mr. Daisuke Fukushima for their experimental help. A part of this work is supported by<br />
Research Promotion Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan to<br />
TK, a Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research from JSPS (No. 18550147), Japan to TK, and the Project of<br />
Development of Basic Technologies for Advanced Production Methods Using Microorganism Functions by the<br />
New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to TK.<br />
References:<br />
[1] S. K. Burley and G. A. Petsko, Science, 229, 23 (1985).<br />
[2] O. Yamauchi, A. Odani, M. Takani, J Chem Soc Dalton Trans, 3411 (2002).<br />
[3] R. F. Abdelhamid, Y. Obara, Y. Uchida, T. Kohzuma, D. E. Brown, D. M. Dooley, and H. Hori, J. Biol.<br />
Inorg. Chem., 12, 165 (2007).<br />
[4] R. F. Abdelhamid, Y. Obara, and T. Kohzuma, J. Inorg. Biochem., <strong>10</strong>2, 1373 (2008).<br />
[5] T. Kohzuma, unpublished results.<br />
[6] T. Kohzuma, T. Inoue, F. Yoshizak, Y. Sasakawa, K. Onodera, S. Nagatomo, T. Kitagawa, S. Uzawa, Y.<br />
Isobe, Y. Sugimura, M. Gotowda, Y. Kai, J Biol Chem, 274, 11817 (1999).<br />
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Eurobic9, 2-6 September, 2008, Wrocław, Poland<br />
KL12. Copper Resistance in E. coli. The Multicopper Oxidase PcoA<br />
Catalyses Oxidation of Copper(I) in Cu I Cu II -PcoC.<br />
Control of Seven Copper Sites in a Single Catalytic Reaction.<br />
K.Y. Djoko, M. Zimmermann, L.X. Chong, Z. Xiao, A.G. Wedd<br />
School of Chemistry and Bio21 Research Institute, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 30<strong>10</strong>, Australia<br />
PcoA and PcoC are two of the soluble proteins expressed to the periplasm as part of the copper resistance<br />
response of E. coli. PcoC binds both copper(I) and copper(II) to form air-stable Cu I Cu II -PcoC. The blue<br />
multicopper oxidase PcoA is shown to catalyze oxidation of copper(I) bound in Cu I Cu II -PcoC to less toxic<br />
copper(II) which is released into solution (Figure) [2] This is consistent with a role for PcoA as a cuprous<br />
oxidase. These two proteins may interact with the outer membrane protein PcoB to export excess copper from<br />
the periplasm.<br />
Figure. The binding modes of copper and their affinities in these systems will be compared with:<br />
(a) N-terminal domains of copper and zinc transmembrane transporters HMA2, 4 and 7 from the simple plant<br />
Arabidopsis thaliana: the HMA4 domain binds Cu + with <strong>10</strong> 6 higher affinity than it binds Zn 2+ , its putative<br />
substrate [2].<br />
(b) the chaperone protein CopK from the bacterium Cupriavidus metalliduran CH34: remarkably, binding of<br />
Cu(I) in a [Cu(S-Met)4] + site induces cooperative binding of Cu(II). The affinity for Cu(II) increases by a factor<br />
of <strong>10</strong> 6 upon binding of Cu(I) [3].<br />
References:<br />
[1] K.Y. Djoko, Z. Xiao, A.G. Wedd, ChemBioChem 2008, in press.<br />
[2] M. Zimmermann, Z. Xiao, A. G. Wedd et al 2008, submitted for publication.<br />
[3] L. X. Chong, M. J. Maher, M. G. Hinds, Zhiguang Xiao and Anthony G. Wedd 2008, submitted for<br />
publication.<br />
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KL13. Beyond Platinum: Investigational Metallodrugs for Cancer Therapy<br />
B.K. Keppler<br />
University of Vienna, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Waehringer Strasse 42, <strong>10</strong>90 Wien, Austria<br />
e-mail: bernhard.keppler@univie.ac.at<br />
Platinum compounds are a mainstay in chemotherapy of a variety of malignant tumors from testicular carcinoma<br />
to colorectal cancer. Metaphorically speaking, their pharmaceutical and economical success has caused a lasting<br />
“platinum rush” in Bioinorganic Chemistry, which brought roughly forty platinum complexes into clinical trials<br />
and an immense number into preclinical studies. However, there is little reason to assume that platinum is the<br />
only metal predestined for cancer therapy. Although clinical development of tumor-inhibiting non-platinum<br />
metallodrugs is still in its infancy, there is a growing body of evidence that concepts making use of<br />
pharmacologically relevant chemical properties of other metals offer the chance of effectively treating<br />
malignancies that are not susceptible to platinum drugs.<br />
Currently, ruthenium and gallium complexes are at the forefront of this development. Obvious from the<br />
coordination chemist’s point of view, experimental findings confirm that these classes of compounds are indeed<br />
no more apprehensible by analogies with platinum drugs than cisplatin can be considered an alkylating agent.<br />
Both metals differ from platinum in their coordination geometry and binding preferences as described by the<br />
HSAB principle. In the case of ruthenium, redox activity in biological environments is an additional convenient<br />
feature which can be adjusted by appropriate sets of ligands. The reductive milieu of solid tumors and the<br />
frequent over-expression of transferrin receptors render tumor cells susceptible to ruthenium complexes with<br />
appropriate redox potentials and transferrin-binding capacities. Both criteria are met by the complex indazolium<br />
trans-[tetrachlorobis(1H-indazole)ruthenate(III)] (KP<strong>10</strong>19), which could be corroborated by further<br />
experimental evidence. The potential role of mitochondria as a target for this compound [1] as well as the<br />
consequences of serum protein binding for escaping P-glycoprotein-mediated resistance [2] are being discussed.<br />
Gallium is known to interfere with cellular iron uptake, trafficking and iron-dependent enzymatic processes<br />
without possessing the redox activity of iron. It was the second metal (after platinum) to prove clinically active<br />
in malignant diseases, but pharmacological and toxicological impediments could not be overcome for a long<br />
time. Coordination to a rather lipophilic ligand sphere stabilizing gallium against hydrolysis and improving its<br />
bioavailability has been recognized as a strategy to develop an oral gallium drug. The complex tris(8quinolinolato)gallium(III)<br />
(KP46) shows promise not only to provide gallium in an orally available form, but<br />
also to broaden the spectrum of activity as compared with gallium nitrate, since a clinical phase I trial gave<br />
preliminary evidence of activity in renal cell carcinoma [3] and preclinical studies suggest suitability for<br />
treatment of malignant melanoma [4].<br />
Recently, the 1, <strong>10</strong>-phenanthroline-containing lanthanum complex KP772 was identified as a tumor-inhibiting<br />
compound in vivo. It shares with gallium salts the capacity of inhibiting the iron-dependent enzyme<br />
ribonucleotide reductase [5], but otherwise shows unique pharmacological properties different from any other<br />
metal compound investigated so far. Most remarkably, multidrug resistance mediated by ABC transporters does<br />
not affect its activity, but is on the contrary associated with increased sensitivity to this compound. Moreover,<br />
KP772 in subcytotoxic concentrations is capable of sensitizing multidrug-resistant tumor cells to the antitumor<br />
drugs vincristine and doxorubicine [6].<br />
References:<br />
[1] S. Kapitza, M. Pongratz, M.A. Jakupec, P. Heffeter, W. Berger, L. Lackinger, B.K. Keppler, B. Marian, J.<br />
Cancer Res. Clin. Oncol., 131, <strong>10</strong>1 (2005).<br />
[2] P. Heffeter, M. Pongratz, E. Steiner, P. Chiba, M.A. Jakupec, L. Elbling, B. Marian, W. Körner, F. Sevelda,<br />
M. Micksche, B.K. Keppler, W. Berger, J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 312, 281 (2005).<br />
[3] R.-D. Hofheinz, C. Dittrich, M.A. Jakupec, A. Drescher, U. Jaehde, M. Gneist, N. Graf v. Keyserlingk, B. K.<br />
Keppler, Int. J. Clin. Pharmacol. Ther., 43, 590 (2005).<br />
[4] S.M. Valiahdi, M.A. Jakupec, R. Marculescu, W. Berger, K. Rappersberger, B.K. Keppler, Proceedings of<br />
the AACR-NCI-EORTC International Conference “Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics”, 155 (2007).<br />
[5] P. Heffeter, P. Saiko, M.A. Jakupec, M. Micksche, T. Szekeres, B.K. Keppler, W. Berger, J. Biol. Inorg.<br />
Chem., 12 (Suppl. 1), S34 (2007).<br />
[6] P. Heffeter, M.A. Jakupec, W. Körner, P. Chiba, C. Pirker, R. Dornetshuber, L. Elbling, H. Sutterlüty, M.<br />
Micksche, B.K. Keppler, W. Berger, Biochem. Pharmacol. 73, 1873 (2007).<br />
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KL14. Metal Anticancer Complexes with Novel Mechanisms of Action<br />
P.J. Sadler<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK<br />
Metal complexes provide versatile platforms for the design of anticancer complexes with novel mechanisms of<br />
action [1].<br />
Photoactivated platinum complexes offer potential advantages over conventional platinum anticancer drugs such<br />
as cisplatin [2]. Potentially they can be activated locally and selectively in the cancer cells and unwanted toxic<br />
side-effects can be reduced. Kinetically-inert platinum(IV) prodrugs are suitable candidates. Diazido Pt(IV)<br />
complexes are stable in the dark and when photoactivated under certain conditions, can be more potent towards<br />
cancer cells than cisplatin. Moreover they can form novel lesions on DNA [3].<br />
Organometallic half-sandwich ruthenium(II) arene anticancer complexes can bind to DNA after activation not<br />
only by hydrolysis [4, 5], but also by ligand-based redox reactions. Two examples of such redox activation will<br />
be discussed. The first involving oxidation of coordinated thiolates, formation of unusual sulfenato adducts and<br />
an unexpected role for glutathione [6, 7], and the second, ligand-based reduction, the catalytic oxidation of<br />
glutathione and production of reactive oxygen species in cancer cells [8]. Extended arenes in these complexes<br />
can behave as novel DNA intercalators [9, <strong>10</strong>].<br />
The subtle differences between ruthenium and osmium involving ligand exchange rates and properties of<br />
coordinated ligands present challenges in designing osmium analogues of active ruthenium arene anticancer<br />
complexes. Our progress in achieving this [11, 12] will be discussed.<br />
Acknowledgements: I thank my research group and our collaborators for their contributions to this work, the<br />
EC, EPSRC, BBSRC, Wellcome Trust and MRC for funding, and members of COST Action D39 for stimulating<br />
discussions.<br />
References:<br />
[1] P.C.A. Bruijnincx, P.J. Sadler, Curr. Opin. Chem. Biol. 12, 197 (2008).<br />
[2] P.J. Bednarski, F.S. Mackay, P.J. Sadler, Anticancer Agents in. Med. Chem. 7, 75 (2007).<br />
[3] F.S. Mackay, J.A. Woods, P. Heringová, J. Kaspárková, A.M. Pizarro, S.A. Moggach, S. Parsons, V. Brabec,<br />
P.J. Sadler, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA <strong>10</strong>4, 20743 (2007).<br />
[4] Y.-K. Yan, M. Melchart, A. Habtemariam, P.J. Sadler, Chem. Commun. 4764 (2005).<br />
[5] F. Wang, A. Habtemariam, E.P.L. van der Geer, R. Fernández, M. Melchart, R.J. Deeth, R. Aird, S.<br />
Guichard, F.P.A. Fabbiani, P. Lozano-Casal, I.D.H. Oswald, D.I. Jodrell, S. Parsons, P.J. Sadler, Proc. Natl.<br />
Acad. Sci. USA <strong>10</strong>2, 18269 (2005).<br />
[6] H. Petzold, J. Xu, P.J Sadler, Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 47, 3008 (2008).<br />
[7] H. Petzold, P.J Sadler, Chem. Comm., DOI: <strong>10</strong>.<strong>10</strong>39/b805358h (2008).<br />
[8] S.J. Dougan, A. Habtemariam, S. McHale, S. Parsons, P.J. Sadler, (2008) in press.<br />
[9] H.-K. Liu, S.J. Berners-Price, F. Wang, J.A. Parkinson, J. Xu, J. Bella, P.J. Sadler, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed.<br />
45, 8153 (2006).<br />
[<strong>10</strong>] T. Bugarcic, O. Nováková, A. Halámiková, L. Zerzánková, O. Vrána, J. Kašpárková, A. Habtemariam, S.<br />
Parsons, P. J. Sadler, V. Brabec, submitted.<br />
[11] A.F.A. Peacock, S. Parsons, P.J. Sadler, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 129, 3348 (2007).<br />
[12] H. Kostrhunova, J. Florian, O. Novakova, A.F.P. Peacock, P.J. Sadler, V. Brabec, J. Med. Chem. (2008) in<br />
press.<br />
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M. Vašák<br />
KL15. Metalloneurochemistry of Metallothionein-3 in the Brain<br />
Department of Biochemistry, University of Zürich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057, Zürich, Switzerland<br />
Zinc and copper homeostasis plays a crucial role in brain physiology and pathology. Metallothionein-3 (Zn7MT-<br />
3), an intra- and extracellularly occurring metalloprotein, is critically involved in the homeostasis of Cu(I) and<br />
Zn(II) in the brain. Intracellular Zn7MT-3 is present in high amounts in zinc-enriched glutamatergic neurons that<br />
release zinc from their synaptic terminals. The demonstrated specific binding of Zn7MT-3 to the small GTPase<br />
Rab3A in complex with GDP indicates that Zn7MT-3 actively participates in synaptic vesicle trafficking<br />
upstream of vesicle fusion [1]. Aberrant metal-protein interactions and the production of reactive oxygen species<br />
(ROS) play a key role in Alzheimer's (AD) and prion diseases. In both diseases Zn7MT-3 was found<br />
downregulated. In AD, the ROS production and neuronal toxicity are linked to the binding of redox-active Cu(II)<br />
to amyloid-beta (Aβ). Zn7MT-3 protects cultured neurons from the toxicity of Aβ by an unknown mechanism.<br />
We found that a metal swap between Zn7MT-3 and soluble and aggregated Aβ-Cu(II) is the underlying<br />
mechanism by which the ROS production and the related cellular toxicity is abolished. In this process, Cu(II) is<br />
reduced by protein thiolates forming Cu(I)4Zn4MT-3, in which an air stable Cu(I)4-thiolate cluster and two<br />
disulfide bonds are present [2, 3]. In a similar process Zn7MT-3 removes Cu(II) from prion peptides [4]. These<br />
findings signify a so far unrecognized protective role of this protein in the brain.<br />
References:<br />
[1] M. Knipp, G. Meloni, B. Roschitzki, and M. Vašák, Biochemistry, 44, 3159 (2005).<br />
[2] G. Meloni, P. Faller, and M. Vašák, J. Biol. Chem., 282, 16068 (2007).<br />
[3] G. Meloni, V. Sonois, T. Delaine, L. Guilloreau, A. Gillet, J. Teissié, P. Faller, and M. Vašák, Nat. Chem.<br />
Biol., 4, 366 (2008).<br />
[4] G. Meloni, G. Fritz, P.M.H. Kroneck, and M. Vašák, (2008), manuscript in preparation.<br />
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KL16. Towards the Structure and Properties of Plant Metallothioneins<br />
E. Freisinger<br />
Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland.<br />
As their vertebrate relatives, plant metallothioneins (MTs) are small cysteine-rich proteins with a preference for<br />
metal ions with the electron configuration d <strong>10</strong> . They have been proposed to play a role in the homeostasis of<br />
metal ions such as Zn II and Cu I . Some plant MTs also seem to function in the detoxification of heavy metals like<br />
e.g. Cd II , most likely in combination with enzymatically synthesized cysteine-rich peptides called phytochelatins.<br />
Gene expression studies further show inducibility of mt gene expression in response to stress conditions such as<br />
draught, leave wounding, and scenescence.<br />
In the past, research activity on the actual gene products, the plant MT proteins themselves, has been low only<br />
increasing in the last few years. Accordingly, informations about the structures and functions of these proteins<br />
are scarce, in particular, no three-dimensional structure is available from the literature so far. This is even more<br />
surprising considering the amino acid sequence diversity plant MTs display, especially in comparison to the<br />
vertebrate isoforms. This diversity has let to a further differentiation of the plant MTs into four subfamilies<br />
mainly based on the respective cysteine-distribution pattern. In part, the low research activity might be due to<br />
difficulties in isolating enough protein material to perform experiments. However, with cloning and recombinant<br />
expression techniques becoming more and more common including the use of fusion proteins for the expression<br />
of small proteins and peptides, the production of highly pure and homogeneous protein material is no longer the<br />
major bottleneck.<br />
Current knowledge about plant MTs includes the<br />
number of divalent metal ions they are able to<br />
coordinate in form of metal-thiolate clusters, the<br />
pH stability of the Zn II - and Cd II -thiolate clusters<br />
based on the apparent pKa values of the cysteine<br />
thiolate groups in presence of the respective metal<br />
ions, the presence of secondary structural elements,<br />
namely �-sheets, in the long cysteine-free linker<br />
regions connecting cysteine-rich regions, as well as<br />
the number and arrangement of metal-thiolate<br />
clusters in selected proteins [1�3]. This contribution<br />
will summarize the present research status and<br />
allow new insights into the structures and metal ion<br />
coordination abilities of plant MTs based on<br />
spectroscopic methods such as UV-Vis, circular<br />
dichroism, and NMR spectroscopy, dynamic light<br />
scattering experiments and limited proteolytic<br />
digestion reactions to probe the number of metalthiolate<br />
clusters formed and their arrangement<br />
along the amino acid chain. In addition, metal ion<br />
substitution and reconstitution reactions followed<br />
by mass spectrometry provide exciting informations about the cluster formation processes and reveal metal ion<br />
coordination sites with reduced as well as increased stabilities.<br />
Acknowledgement: Financial support from the Swiss National Science Foundation is gratefully acknowledged:<br />
SNF grant 20-113728/1 and SNF-Förderungsprofessur PP002-119<strong>10</strong>6/1.<br />
References:<br />
[1] E. Freisinger, Inorg. Chim. Acta, 360, 369 (2007).<br />
[2] E. A. Peroza, E. Freisinger, J. Biol. Inorg. Chem., 12, 377 (2007).<br />
[3] O. Schicht, E. Freisinger, Inorg. Chim. Acta, doi: <strong>10</strong>.<strong>10</strong>16/J.ica.2008.03.097 (2008).<br />
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M. Capdevila a , S. Atrian b<br />
KL17. Lights and Shades of Metallothioneins<br />
a<br />
Departament de Química, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Facultat de Ciències, 08193, Bellaterra<br />
(Barcelona), Spain<br />
e-mail: merce.capdevila@uab.cat<br />
b<br />
Departament de Genètica, Universitat de Barcelona, Facultat de Biologia, Av Diagonal 645, 08028,<br />
Barcelona, Spain<br />
At the beginning of the 90’s, when we started working on the metallothionein field, there was a good body of<br />
knowledge of particularly two model MTs: the mammalian MT1 isoform and the yeast CUP1 protein. During<br />
these years we have explored some features of a considerable number of recombinant MTs belonging to the most<br />
diverse phyla, by always applying the same methodology. This allows us to compare all of them from the same<br />
perspective. Therefore, we are confident that currently we have a quite realistic picture of the MT family.<br />
However, it is also our opinion that MT study still generates more questions than answers. Here we will<br />
highlight the main achievements of our research by outlining the particular features of the studied proteins, the<br />
information that this provided to understand MTs functionality and the conclusions we have drawn from it. All<br />
this data, together with the goals we plan to achieve in a near future, are good basis to unveil the physiological<br />
function of this peculiar family of metalloproteins, how it may have evolved and how its members became<br />
differentiated, spreading over the tree of life. Finally, some uses of MTs, from a biotechnological point of<br />
interest will be shown.<br />
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KL18. DNA Repair, Iron Sulphur Clusters and Free Radicals: the Case of<br />
the Spore Photoproduct Lyase, a Radical-SAM Enzyme<br />
M. Fontecave<br />
Laboratoire de Chimie et Biologie des Métaux, UMR CNRS-CEA-Université Joseph Fourier 5249,<br />
CEA Grenoble, 17 Avenue des Martyrs, 38054 Grenoble Cedex 9 – France<br />
e-mail: mfontecave@cea.fr<br />
The DNA of all organisms is subject to modifications upon exposure to a wide variety of chemical and physical<br />
agents. Among them, solar ultraviolet radiation is known to induce dimerization reactions between adjacent<br />
pyrimidines. In spores of some bacteria such as Bacillus subtilis the only photoproduct generated upon exposure<br />
to UV light is 5-thyminyl-5,6-dihydrothymine (spore photoproduct, SP). The extreme resistance of spores to UV<br />
radiation is due to the presence of a specific and very efficient repair enzyme, the spore photoproduct lyase (SP<br />
Lyase) that directly reverts SP to two unmodified thymines upon germination (scheme). SP Lyase belongs to a<br />
superfamily of [4Fe-4S] iron-sulfur enzymes, named "Radical-SAM", involved in a great variety of biosynthetic<br />
pathways and metabolic reactions that proceed via radical mechanisms [1]. Recent biochemical and mechanistic<br />
studies by W.L. Nicholson's [2], J. Broderick's [3] groups and by our laboratory [4] have provided detailed<br />
insights into the mechanism of the reaction catalyzed by SP Lyase and how this enzyme controls high potential<br />
intermediate free radicals. These data will be discussed in the general context of the fascinating chemistry of<br />
"Radical-SAM" enzymes.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Fontecave, M., Ollagnier-de-Choudens,S. & Mulliez, E. (2001) Curr Opin Chem Biol.5, 506-11 ; Wang, S.C.<br />
& Frey, P.A. (2007) Trends Biochem. Sci. 32,<strong>10</strong>1-<strong>10</strong><br />
[2] Rebeil, R. & Nicholson, W.L. (2001) Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 98, 9038-43<br />
[3] Cheek, J. & Broderick, J.B. (2002) J Am Chem Soc. 124, 2860-1; Buis, J.M., Cheek, J., Kalliri, E. &<br />
Broderick, J.B. (2006) J Biol Chem 281, 25994-26003<br />
[4] Friedel, M.G., Berteau, O., Carsten Pieck, J, Atta, M., Ollagnier-de-Choudens, S., Fontecave, M. & Carell, T.<br />
(2006) Chem. Commun. 445-7; Chandor, A., Berteau, O., Douki, T., Gasparutto, D., Gambarelli, S., Nicolet, Y.,<br />
Sanakis, Y., Ollagnier-de-Choudens, S., Atta, M. & Fontecave, M. (2006) J. Biol. Chem. 281, 26922-26931;<br />
Chandor, A., Douki, T., Gasparutto, D., Gambarelli, S., Sanakis, Y., Nicolet, Y., Ollagnier-de- Choudens, S.,<br />
Atta, M. & Fontecave, M.(2007) Comptes Rendus de l'académie des Sciences, <strong>10</strong>, 756-765<br />
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B. Lippert<br />
KL19. Ligand-pKa Shifts through Metal Ions:<br />
Potential Relevance to Ribozyme Chemsitry<br />
Fakultät Chemie, Technische Universität Dortmund, Otto-Hahn-Str. 6, 44221 Dortmund, Germany<br />
e-mail: bernhard.lippert@tu-dortmund.de<br />
There is increasing evidence that reactions of catalytically active RNA molecules in many cases involve acidbase<br />
chemistry. With metal ions representing important components of RNA structures, the question arises<br />
whether metal ions, in an indirect way, can contribute to catalysis by influencing acid-base properties of ligands<br />
bonded to the metals. This applies in particular to metal-bound nucleobases and aqua ligands. Although pKa<br />
values of isolated nucleobases are usually well outside the physiological pH range, in a suitable environment or<br />
when chemically modified by metal ions, nucleobases can shift their pKa values easily to values close to 7, hence<br />
into the physiological pH range.<br />
In the lecture, the influence of coordinated metal ions on the pKa values of model nucleobases as well as aqua<br />
ligands will be discussed, and the potential relevance for acid-base catalysis in RNAs will be pointed out [1, 2].<br />
Acknowledgement: This work was supported by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft and the Fonds der<br />
Chemischen Industrie.<br />
References:<br />
[1] B. Lippert, Chem. & Biodiv., in press (2008).<br />
[2] P. M. Lax, M. Garijo Añorbe, B. Müller, E. Y. Bivián-Castro, B. Lippert, Inorg. Chem., 46, 4036 (2007).<br />
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KL20. Base and Sequence Selective Cleavage of Rna Phosphodiester Bonds<br />
by Zn(II) Azacrown Chelates<br />
H. Lönnberg a , Q. Wang a , P. Poijärvi-Virta a , K. Ketomäki a , M. Mannila a , T. Niittymäki a ,<br />
P. Virta a , E. Leino a , A. Jancsó, b I. Szilágyi b , T. Gajda b<br />
a Department of Chemistry, University of Turku, Vatselankatu 2, FIN-20014, Turku, Finland,<br />
b Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Szeged, P.O. Box 440, Szeged H-6720,<br />
Hungary<br />
e-mail: harlon@utu.fi<br />
Many of the enzymes catalyzing phosphoryl transfer reactions contain Zn(II) in their catalytic center.[1] For this<br />
reason, Zn(II)-based cleaving agents have received exceptionally wide interest among researchers attempting to<br />
create chemical models for the enzyme action [2] and developing artificial restriction enzymes.[3] Among<br />
various Zn(II) complexes, the azacrowns chekates exhibit two interesting properties: they promote the cleavage<br />
of RNA phosphodiester bonds [4] and undergo selective binding to nucleic acid bases [5]. The affinity to uracil<br />
and thymine bases is much higher than to guanine base, and adenine and cytidine bases are not recognized at<br />
all. The binding of di- and tri-nuclear Zn(II) azacrown chelates to contiguous bases in a nucleic acid strand is a<br />
co-operative process. The stability of the resultinh ternary complexes may, in fact, be so high that the complex<br />
formation is possible at intracellular concentrations of Zn(II) ion. Various di- and tri-nucleating azacrown<br />
ligands have been prepared and studied as base-selective cleaving agents of RNA using dinucleoside 3´, 5´monophosphates<br />
and short synthetic oligoribonucleotides as model compounds [6-8]. Sequence-selective<br />
artificial ribonucleases have, in turn, been obtained by tethering azacrown ligands to a 2´-O-methyl<br />
oligoribonucleotide that recognizes the target sequence [9, <strong>10</strong>]. The results of these studies are surveyed.<br />
References:<br />
[1] For a recent review, see Weston, J. (2005) Chem. Rev. <strong>10</strong>5, 2151.<br />
[2] Mancin, F., Tecilla, P. (2007) New J. Chem. 31, 800.<br />
[3] Niittymäki, T., Lönnberg, H. (2006) Org. Biomol. Chem. 4, 15.<br />
[4] Kuusela, S., Lönnberg, H. (1994) J. Chem. Soc. Perkin Trans. 2, 2301.<br />
[5] Aoki, S., Kimura, E. (2004) Chem. Rev. <strong>10</strong>4, 769.<br />
[6] Wang, Q., Mikkola, S., Lönnberg, H. (2004) Chem. Biodiv. 1, 1316.<br />
[7] Wang, Q., Lönnberg, H. (2006) J. Am. Chem. Soc. 128, <strong>10</strong>716.<br />
[8] Wang, Q., Leino, E, Jancsó, A., Szilágyi, I., Gajda, T., Hietamäki, E., Lönnberg, H. (2008) ChemBioChem,<br />
in press.<br />
[9] Niittymäki, T., Lönnberg, H. (2004) Bioconjugate Chem. 15, 1275.<br />
[<strong>10</strong>] Niittymäki, T., Virta, P., Ketomäki, K., Lönnberg, H. (2007) Bioconjugate Chem. 18, 15<strong>83</strong>.<br />
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KL21. New Model Compounds to Help Unravel the Complexities of the<br />
Oxygen Evolving Centre in PhotosystemII<br />
A.K. Powell<br />
Institut für Anorganische Chemie, University of Karlsruhe, Engesserstrasse 15, D76131 Karlsruhe, German,<br />
e-mail: powell@aoc.uni-karlsruhe.de<br />
Recent protein X-ray crystallographic studies on Photosystem II present various models for the cluster of metal<br />
centres within the Oxygen Evolving Centre (OEC), but there are serious discrepancies amongst these with the<br />
current favoured interpretation assigning the core to a Mn4CaO4 cluster assembly with a cubane motif [1]. We<br />
recently reported [2] the synthesis and structures of three pentanuclear metal aggregates with the core motifs,<br />
{CaMn III 3Mn II (µ4-O)L3Cl2(O2CMe) 1.2(H2O)1.5};<br />
{NaMn III 3Mn II (µ3-O)L3(N3)2.7(O2CMe)1.3(MeOH)} and<br />
{NaMn III 4(µ3-O)L’4(N3)3(MeOH)},<br />
which provide useful models to help in unravelling the details of the OEC in terms of their structures. It has also<br />
been acknowledged that the native protein is subject to radiation damage,[3] and thus these models can be used to<br />
test the susceptibility of such motifs to radiation damage and gauge to what extent this complicates assigning the<br />
oxidation states of the manganese centres.<br />
References:<br />
[1] K.N. Ferreira, T.M. Iverson, K. Maghlaoui, J. Barber and S. Iwata, Science, 303, 1<strong>83</strong>1 (2004)<br />
[2] I. J. Hewitt, J.-K. Tang, N.T. Madhu, R. Clérac, G. Buth, C. E. Anson and A. K. Powell, Chem. Commun.,<br />
2006, 2650 (2006)<br />
[3] J. Yano, J. Kern, K.-D. Irrgang, M. J. Latimer, U. Bergmann, P. Glatzel, Y. Pushkar, J. Biesiadka, B. Loll, K.<br />
Sauer, J. Messinger, A. Zouni and V. K. Yachandra, Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci., <strong>10</strong>2, 12047 (2005)<br />
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KL22. Probing the Reduced S States of Photosystem II with Mixed -Valence<br />
Trinuclear and Tetranuclear Manganese Complexes<br />
A. Dimitrakopoulou, V. Tangoulis, D. P. Kessissoglou<br />
Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, 54124, Greece<br />
e-mail: kessisog@chem.auth.gr<br />
The enzyme which produces oxygen is known as photosystem II (PSII). At the heart of this enzyme is a<br />
tetrameric manganese cluster known as the oxygen evolving<br />
complex (OEC). The manganese cluster undergoes a series of<br />
oxidations in a reaction cycle with each different oxidation<br />
level known as an S state. The starting state, S0, is the most<br />
reduced and the production of oxygen occurs upon the<br />
transition of the most oxidized states to the S0 state<br />
(S3�S4�S0). The exact oxidation states of each manganese<br />
ion in each S state is still highly debated. To probe the<br />
oxidation states of the manganese ions, numerous model<br />
complexes have been synthesized and subjected to a variety of<br />
techniques including XAS and EPR. A synthetic challenge<br />
arises to construct complexes of the same overall charge but with a different distribution of oxidation states, and<br />
then to probe these complexes to see if they can be distinguished under XANES and EPR experimental<br />
conditions. We have synthesized and studied trimeric and tetrameric manganese clusters with oxidation states<br />
distributions of Mn(III)Mn(II)Mn(III) and Mn(II)Mn(IV)Mn(II) or Mn(II)Mn(II)Mn(III)Mn(III) and<br />
Mn(II)Mn(II)Mn(II)Mn(IV) while recently we have isolated (figure) an hexanuclear mixed valence<br />
[Mn(II)Mn(II)Mn(III)][[Mn(II)Mn(III)Mn(III)] compound consisting of two pseudo-cubane like cores connected<br />
by an hydroxyl and an oxo groups.<br />
Acknowledgment. This project is co-funded by the European Union/European Social Fund, “Pythagoras II”.<br />
References:<br />
[1]. A. Dimitrakopoulou, C. Dendrinou-Samara, A.A. Pantazaki, M. Alexiou, E. Nordlander, D.P. Kessissoglou,<br />
J. Inorg. Biochem., <strong>10</strong>2, 618 (2008)<br />
[2] C. Zaleski, T-C. Weng, C. Dendrinou-Samara, M. Alexiou, P. Kanakaraki, J. Kampf, J. E. Penner-Hahn, V.<br />
L. Pecoraro, D. P. Kessissoglou. Inorg. Chem. 47, (2008)<br />
[3] A. Dimitrakopoulou, V. Psycharis, C. P. Raptopoulou, A. Terzis, V. Tangoulis, D. P. Kessissoglou, Inorg.<br />
Chem. (2008)<br />
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V. McKee<br />
KL23. Geometry, Redox and Catalase/SOD Activity in Manganese<br />
Complexes<br />
Chemistry, Loughborough University, LE11 3TU, Loughborough, United Kingdom,<br />
e-mail: v.mckee@lboro.ac.uk<br />
Geometric constraints can control the aerobic redox state in simple manganese complexes because the electronic<br />
configurations available render the redox potential particularly susceptible to geometric control.<br />
Precise control of redox potential is essential for the function of redox-active manganese enzyme systems and<br />
much of the fine-tuning of redox is achieved by imposition of geometric constraints by the protein. Such effects<br />
are also likely to be important in the function of manganese-based drugs and oxidation/bleaching catalysts.<br />
Additionally, cooperative mechanisms can be demonstrated in polymanganese systems, where geometric<br />
changes following oxidation at one manganese ion are transmitted to the neighbouring ions, causing a change in<br />
their redox potentials. The same considerations are likely to be exploited in polymanganese metalloproteins.<br />
Understanding of geometric influence is essential in understanding the natural systems, and should be valuable<br />
in the development of manganese-based drugs and catalytic systems. The gap between structural data and redox<br />
chemistry can be bridged by combining solid state electrochemistry with crystallography in order to understand<br />
the fundamental influence of coordination geometry on redox potential, and hence on catalase and SOD activity.<br />
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B. Meunier<br />
Eurobic9, 2-6 September, 2008, Wrocław, Poland<br />
KL24. Alzheimer Disease: a Bioinorganic Approach<br />
PALUMED, rue Pierre et Marie Curie, BP 28262, 31682 Labège cedex.<br />
Among the (unresolved) questions in the pathophysiology of different neurodegenerative diseases, including<br />
Alzheimer’s disease (AD), one concerns the role of metal ions (zinc, copper and iron) in the formation of<br />
amyloid plaques. Two of these metal ions are redox-active and are able to generate reactive oxygen species<br />
(ROS, mainly hydrogen peroxide and hydroxyl radicals) that can create irreversible damage on neurons.<br />
Since these metal ions are in large excess in the brain of AD patients, the development of a selective chelatotherapy<br />
is a possible strategy to treate AD. Such approach has been initially developed by A. Bush and coll. by<br />
using clioquinol, an old antibiotic able to chelate copper ions (1).<br />
In Toulouse, we have recently developed two different series of new chelating agents (2) that might have a future<br />
in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases (3-6).<br />
References<br />
[1] Cherny et al., Neuron, 2001, 30, 665.<br />
[2] Two patents pending (PALUMED-CNRS, 2003 and 2005).<br />
[3] C. Boldron, I. Van der Auwera, C. Deraeve, H. Gornitzka, S. Wera, M. Pitié, F. van Leuven, B. Meunier,<br />
ChemBioChem, 2005, 6, 1976.<br />
[4] C. Deraeve, M. Pitié, B. Meunier, J. Inorg. Chem. 2006, <strong>10</strong>0, 2117.<br />
[5] C. Deraeve, M. Pitié, H. Mazarguil, B. Meunier, New J. Chem. 2007, 31, 193.<br />
[6] C. Deraeve, C. Boldron, A. Maraval, H. Mazarguil, H. Gornitza, L. Vendier, M. Pitié, B. Meunier, Chemistry,<br />
2008, 14, 682.<br />
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KL25. Specific Cu 2+ Interactions with Fragments of Prion<br />
and Related Proteins<br />
D. Valensin a , E. Gaggelli a , H. Kozłowski b , G. Valensin a<br />
a Department of Chemistry, University of Siena, Via A. Moro 2, 53<strong>10</strong>0, Siena, Italy,<br />
b Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong>, Wrocław, Poland<br />
e-mail: valensindan@unisi.it<br />
Prion diseases are fatal neurodegenerations in humans and animals, which manifest as infectious, sporadic or<br />
inherited [1-3]. All these diseases share the common feature of an aberrant metabolism of the prion protein, PrP,<br />
resulting in the PrP C →PrP Sc transformation that implies a change in secondary structure elements. Even though<br />
the role of PrP in the diseases process is generally accepted, its normal function remains elusive. Mammalian<br />
PrP C , that is mostly expressed in the central nervous system, is a variably glycosylated protein attached via<br />
glycosylphosphatydylinositol (GPI) anchor located on its C-terminus to the outer surface of the plasma<br />
membrane. The highly conserved N-terminal domain contains four octapeptide repeats (PHGGGWGQ) that have<br />
a strong impact on the biology of copper [2, 4-8]. Also the N-terminal region of avian PrP contains mostly<br />
regular hexapeptide repeats which bind Cu 2+ [9, <strong>10</strong>], but its physiological function is much less examined [6].<br />
Comparing with more advanced vertebrate PrPs, the family of fish prion proteins contain region(s) with the<br />
potential of binding Cu 2+ ions [11, 12].The metal binding with prion peptide fragments from different species<br />
will be discussed. All proteins are His-rich and the obtained results indicates the basic role of imidazole side<br />
chains and the adjacent amide nitrogen atoms in copper ion binding. Prions represent the family of proteins with<br />
new mode of Cu 2+ binding which includes the amide nitrogen coordination. The multi-imidazole coordination is<br />
also likely and it can play a critical role in the antioxidant activity of the copper–prion complexes.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Prusiner, S. B. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 1998, 95, 363-3<strong>83</strong>.<br />
[2] Kozłowski, H.; Brown, D.R.; Valensin, G. Metallochemistry of Neurodegeneration 2006, The Royal Society<br />
of Chemistry, Cambridge.<br />
[3] Johnson, R.T. Lancet Neurolog 2005, 4, 635-642.<br />
[4] Brown, D.R.; Wong, B.S.; Hafiz, F.; Clive, C.; Haswell S.J.; Jones, I.M. Biochem. J. 1999, 344, 1–5.<br />
[5] Taylor, D.R.; Watt, N.T.; Perera, W.S.; Hooper, N.M. J. Cell Sci., 2005, 118, 5141-5153.<br />
[6] Vassallo, N.; Herms, J. J. Neurochem., 2003, 86, 538-544.<br />
[7] Miura, T.; Sasaki, S.; Toyama, A.; Takeuchi, H. Biochemistry, 2005, 44, 8712-8720.<br />
[8] Kozlowski, H.; Janicka-Klos, A.; Stanczak, P.; Valensin, D.; Valensin, G.; Kulon, K.; Coord. Chem. Rev.<br />
2008, 252, <strong>10</strong>69-<strong>10</strong>78.<br />
[9] Stańczak, P.; Luczkowski, M.; Juszczyk, P.; Grzonka, Z.; Kozłowski, H. Dalton Trans., 2004, 2<strong>10</strong>2-2007.<br />
[<strong>10</strong>] Stańczak, P.; Valensin D.; Juszczyk, P.; Grzonka, Z.; Migliorini, C.; Molteni, E.; Valensin, G.; Gaggelli, E.;<br />
Kozłowski, H. Biochemistry, 2005, 44, 12940-12954.<br />
[11] Stańczak, P.; Valensin, D.; Porciatti, E.; Jankowska, E.; Grzonka, Z.; Molteni, E.; Gaggelli, E.; Valensin,<br />
G.; Kozlowski, H. Biochemistry, 2006, 45, 12227-12239.<br />
[12] Gaggelli, E.; Jankowska, E.; Kozlowski, H.; Marcinkowska, A.; Migliorini, C.; Stanczak, P.; Valensin, D.;<br />
Valensin, G. in preparation<br />
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KL26. Accurate Spin State Energies for First-row Transition Metal<br />
Compounds<br />
M. Swart a , M. Güell b , J.M. Luis b , M. Solà b<br />
a Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançat, (ICREA), and Universitat de Girona, Institut de Química<br />
Computacional, Campus Montili, 17071, Girona, Spain,<br />
b Institut de Química Computacional, Dept. de Química, Universitat de Girona, Campus Montilivi, 17071,<br />
Girona, Spain<br />
e-mail: marcel.swart@icrea.es<br />
An accurate theoretical description of the spinground state of transition-metal complexes is vital for the<br />
elucidation ofreaction mechanisms of metalloenzymatic reactions.[1] For instance, thecatalytic cycle of<br />
cytochrome P450 goes from a doublet in the resting state, toa sextet after substrate binding, to a singlet after the<br />
firstelectron-reduction and binding of molecular oxygen. The subsequent steps, leading to product formation, are<br />
still being debated, both experimentally andcomputationally. Therefore, to be able to discriminate between e.g. a<br />
doubletor a quartet pathway, one should be able to trust the methodology to give thecorrect spin ground state.<br />
In this respect, the OPBE functional has shown promisingresults, [2, 3, 4] unlike other DFT functionals that fail<br />
for either high or lowspin states. This good performance of OPBE concurs with recent benchmark studiesfor<br />
reaction barriers [5] and NMR chemical shifts.[6] Moreover, withthe OPBE functional, the spin ground state of<br />
transition-metal compounds can beeasily understood as a delicate compromise between metal-ligand bonding<br />
andHund’s rule.[3] Furthermore, not only the functional, also the basis set usedis of the utmost importance.[4]<br />
Here we will show results for spin-stateenergies of several iron complexes [7], computed with a range of<br />
computationalmethods, both for vertical and relaxed spin-state splittings. The OPBE results are reliable and<br />
consistent, in contrast to the other DFT functionals. Alsofor spin-crossover compounds and compounds with<br />
other first-row transition-metalsdoes OPBE give good results.[8]<br />
References:<br />
[1] See e.g.: Groenhof, A.R.; Ehlers, A.W.; Lammertsma, K. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2007, 129, 6204.<br />
[2] Swart, M.; Groenhof, A.R.; Ehlers, A.W.; Lammertsma, K. J. Phys. Chem. A 2004, <strong>10</strong>8, 5479.<br />
[3] Swart, M. Inorg. Chim. Acta (“The Next Generation” issue) 2007, 360, 179.<br />
[4] Güell, M.; Luis, J.M.; Solà, M.; Swart, M. J. Phys. Chem. A 2008, accepted.<br />
[5] Swart, M.; Solà, M.; Bickelhaupt, F.M. J. Comput. Chem. 2007, 28, 1551.<br />
[6] Wu, A.; Zhang, Y.; Xu, X.; Yan, Y. J. Comput. Chem. 2007, 28, 2431.<br />
[7] Swart, M. submitted.<br />
[8] Güell, M.; Luis, J.M.; Solà, M.; Swart, M. in preparation.<br />
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KL27. New Pathways of Nonheme-iron-catalyzed Oxidation Processes<br />
P. Comba<br />
Inorganic Chemistry, University Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 270, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany<br />
Bispidine ligands are extremely rigid, easy to synthesize and available in a large variety. They enforce<br />
coordination geometries derived from cis-octahedral, and the two vacant coordination sites with the tetradentate<br />
ligand systems are sterically and electronically distinct. Substrates coordinated trans to N3 have strong and short<br />
bonds, those trans to N7 are labile. Reasons are thoroughly analyzed on the basis of computational work as well<br />
as experimental structural data, thermodynamics and reactivities.<br />
Implications with respect to the mechanism of formation and the structure and spin state of high valent iron<br />
oxidants are analyzed, and possibilities to tune the spin state, structure and reactivity of high valent iron<br />
complexes are discussed. Novel mechanisms and iron(IV) oxidants will also be presented.<br />
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KL28. Polytopic Metal Complexes With 2, 6-Di-Tert-Butylphenol Pendants<br />
In Cellular Oxidation Processes<br />
E. Milaeva a , D. Shpakovsky a , Z. Jingwei a , S. Filimonova a , E. Shevtsova a , S. Bachurin b ,<br />
N. Zefirov a<br />
a Organic Chemistry, Moscow State Lomonosov University, Lenin Hills, 119992, Moscow, Russia,<br />
b Neurochemistry of Physiologically Active Compounds, Institute of Physiologically Active Compounds of R,<br />
Severnyi proezd, 142432, Chernogolovka, Russia<br />
e-mail: milaeva@org.chem.msu.ru<br />
The polytopic biometal complexes Rn[L]M (M = Fe, Mn, Co, Cu, Zn) with various chelating ligands L bearing<br />
2, 6-di-tert-butylphenol groups R as antioxidant fragments were synthesized (Fig.). The physico-chemical<br />
properties of the compounds and the characteristics of phenoxyl radicals formed in the oxidation of Rn[L]M<br />
have been studied [1-4].<br />
The antioxidative activity of Rn[L]M has been studied in cellular oxidation processes using the lipid<br />
peroxidation (1) in vitro in intact mitochondria isolated from rat liver, (2) in vitro in rat and fish liver<br />
homogenates, (3) in the model reactions of (Z)-octadec-9-enic acid peroxidation, and of DPPH reduction. The in<br />
vivo study has been performed for the most active compounds using fish organism (Asipenser gueldenstaedti<br />
B.).<br />
The results suggest that Rn[L]M are membrane active compounds and might be studied in an effort to find novel<br />
protectors of oxidative stress.<br />
The financial support of RFBR (08-03-00844, 07-03-00751, 07-03-121<strong>10</strong>, 06-03-32773), the Program<br />
"Biomolecular and Medicinal Chemistry" of Russian Academy of Sciences is gratefully acknowledged.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Milaeva E., Gerasimova O., Jingwei Zh., Shpakovsky D., Shevtsova E., Bachurin S., Zefirov N. J. Inorg.<br />
Biochem., 2008, <strong>10</strong>2, 1348-1358.<br />
[2] Milaeva E. J. Inorg. Biochem., 2006, <strong>10</strong>0, 905-915.<br />
[3] Milaeva E., Tyurin V., Shpakovsky D., Gerasimova O., Jingwei Zh., Gracheva Yu. Heteroatom Chemistry,<br />
2006, 17, 475.<br />
[4] Milaeva E., Shpakovsky D., Tyurin V. J. Porphyrins & Phthalocyan., 2003, 8, 701.<br />
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I. Moura<br />
KL29. The Two Terminal Enzymes of Denitrification:<br />
Nitric and Nitrous Oxide Reductase<br />
Departamento de Química, REQUIMTE, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova De Lisboa,<br />
Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal<br />
e-mail: isa@dq.fct.unl.pt<br />
We present a concise updated review of the bioinorganic aspects of denitrification in particular with emphasis on<br />
structural and mechanistic aspects of the relevant enzymes involved in the two last steps of this complex<br />
pathway. The metal diversity detected in this pathway is also acknowledged. Denitrification, or dissimilative<br />
nitrate reduction, is an anaerobic process used by some bacteria for energy generation. This process is important<br />
in many aspects, but its environmental implications have been given particular relevance. Nitrate accumulation<br />
and release of nitrous oxide in the atmosphere due to excess use of fertilizers in agriculture are examples of two<br />
environmental problems where denitrification plays a central role. The reduction of nitrate to nitrogen gas is<br />
accomplished by four different types of metalloenzymes in four simple steps: nitrate is reduced to nitrite, then to<br />
nitric oxide, followed by the reduction to nitrous oxide and by a final reduction to dinitrogen.<br />
In this process, the nitrate molecule is reduced to molecular dinitrogen in a series of reactions:<br />
2 NO3 - → 2 NO2 - → 2 NO → N2O → N2<br />
The structures of these enzymes are known except the one of nitric oxide reductase.<br />
Biochemical and spectroscopic studies of the two terminal enzymes will be discussed. Nitric oxide reductase<br />
(NOR), a membrane enzyme contains a catalytic center composed by a non-heme iron coupled to a b type heme.<br />
The crystal structure of N2OR was solved to a resolution of 2.4 Aº. This enzyme contains one binuclear (CuA)<br />
and a tetranuclear copper center (CuZ), an unusual structure (catalytic site). CuZ center is a new type of cluster,<br />
in which four copper ions are ligated by seven histidine residues. A model is proposed for the binding of N2O<br />
binds to this center. A mechanistic proposal will be presented.<br />
Keywords: nitric oxide reductases, nitrous oxide reductases, iron, copper, formate electron paramagnetic<br />
resonance, X-ray crystallography, DFT.<br />
Acknowledgement:<br />
BIOIN and BIOPROT Groups at REQUIMTE, and FCT-MCTES.<br />
References:<br />
Tavares et al JIB (2006) <strong>10</strong>00, 2087-2<strong>10</strong>0.<br />
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Eurobic9, 2-6 September, 2008, Wrocław, Poland<br />
KL30. Biological Reduction of Nitrate: Mechanistic Aspects<br />
Departamento de Química, REQUIMTE, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova De Lisboa<br />
Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal,<br />
e-mail: jose.moura@dq.fct.unl.pt<br />
New coordination sphere of Mo has been recently proposed in Nitrate reductases, mononuclear molybdenum<br />
containing enzymes, which led to revise the currently accepted reaction mechanisms. One essential aspect is the<br />
presence of a sulfur in the coordination sphere of Molybdenum (in addition to two MGD and a Cystein) as well<br />
as the redox interplay of molybdenum and sulfur in the enzyme behavior. Data now available and experiments<br />
performed on as-prepared, EPR active and inhibited forms of the enzyme, and the high quality of the diffraction<br />
data, prompted a detailed analysis that has helped to clarify the true nature of the sixth Mo ligand. The<br />
spectroscopic data, conducted under different experimental conditions, are combined with DFT calculations in<br />
order to probe the enzyme mechanism. The combination of these spectroscopic studies allowed a deeper<br />
understanding about the inhibition mechanism of periplasmic nitrate reductases. Also, EPR studies, under<br />
turnover conditions, have helped to ascertain the nature of the turnover species. The implications of these results<br />
are discussed also in terms of W containing enzymes (Formate dehydrogenases).<br />
Keywords: nitrate reductases, formate dehydrogenases, molybdenum, tungsten, electron paramagnetic<br />
resonance, X-ray crystallography, DFT.<br />
Acknowledgement:<br />
BIOIN, BIOPROT and X-Tal Groups at REQUIMTE, and FCT-MCTES.<br />
References:<br />
Periplasmic nitrate reductase revisited: a sulfur atom completes the sixth coordination of the catalytic<br />
molybdenum. Najmudin S, González PJ, Trincão J, Coelho C, Mukhopadhyay A, Cerqueira NM, Romão CC,<br />
Moura I, Moura JJ, Brondino CD, Romão MJ (2008) J Biol Inorg Chem. 13, 737-53.<br />
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KL31. Biomimetic Study of Novel Hydroxamate Ligands as Powerful<br />
Chelating Agents and Efficient Metalloenzyme Inhibitors<br />
I. Fritsky a , I. Golenia a , E. Gumienna-Kontecka b , H. Kozłowski b , A. Boyko a<br />
a Chemistry, Kiev National Taras Shevchenko University, Volodymyrska Str., 64, 01601, Kiev, Ukraine,<br />
b Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, 14, F. Joliot-Curie Str., 503<strong>83</strong>, Wrocław, Poland<br />
e-mail: ifritsky@univ.kiev.ua<br />
Hydroxamic acids are classical chelating ligands which have been traditionally used in analytical chemistry and<br />
extraction metallurgy. Hydroxamic acids are also important bioligands representing interest not only as<br />
inhibitors of enzymes (e.g., urease, matrix metalloproteinases, cyclooxygenase) but also as constituting parts of<br />
the naturally occurring siderophores and compounds used as antibiotics and chelating therapy agents [1]. Most<br />
recently hydroxamic acids started to be extensively studied as very efficient inhibitors of histone deacetylase,<br />
which can be used as targeted anticancer agents that have significant anticancer activity at doses well tolerated<br />
by patients [2].<br />
The modern trends in coordination chemistry of hydroxamic acids are mostly directed on elaboration of powerful<br />
and selective chelators as well as development of novel efficient inhibitors of enzymes and related model studies.<br />
In this report we present the results of synthetic and biomimetic study of a series of novel hydroxamate ligands<br />
and their complexes with biometals. The results to be discussed include development of new hydroxamate<br />
chelators and their speciation solution study; synthesis and structural chemistry of novel polynuclear complexes<br />
based on hydroxamic acids with unprecedented molecular topology and new coordination modes, in particular,<br />
the complexes mimicking interaction of hydroxamic inhibitors with enzyme active sites; and study of inhibition<br />
of tyrosinase by pyridylhydroxamic acids.<br />
References:<br />
[1] E. M. F. Muri, M. J. Nieto, R. D. Sindelar, J. S. Williamson, Curr. Med. Chem., 2002, 9, 1631.<br />
[2] Y. Shao, Z. Gao, P.A. Marks, X. Jiang, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci., 2004, <strong>10</strong>1, 18030.<br />
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KL32. New Biomimetic Analagoues of Functional Fe/S-Clusters<br />
F. Meyer a , J. Ballmann a , M. Fuchs a , S. Dechert a , E. Bill b , E. Bothe b , U. Ryde c<br />
a<br />
Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Tammannstrasse 4, D-37077<br />
Göttingen, Germany<br />
email: franc.meyer@chemie.uni-goettingen.de<br />
b<br />
Max-Planck-Institut für Bioanorganische Chemie, Stiftstrasse 34–36, D-45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany<br />
c<br />
Department of Theoretical Chemistry, Lund University, Chemical Centre, S-22<strong>10</strong>0 Lund, Sweden<br />
Iron-sulfur cofactors are ubiquitous in biological systems and have been of prime importance in nature since the<br />
beginning of terrestrial life. Their main role is electron transfer, but other functions (where iron-sulfur clusters<br />
act as catalytic centers or sensors) are increasingly recognized – iron-sulfur clusters have thus been termed<br />
"nature’s modular multipurpose structures" [1, 2].<br />
The investigation of synthetic model complexes has provided valuable insight into the properties and electronic<br />
structures of iron-sulfur cofactors [3]. Despite decades of research, however, many challenges and synthetic<br />
targets have remained even for the smaller clusters, in particular those with a [2Fe-2S] core. Work in the field is<br />
further stimulated by the recent discovery of various [2Fe-2S] cofactors with unusual ligand environment,<br />
comprising, e.g., N-donor protein residues such as in biotin synthase [4, 5].<br />
Some new developments in synthetic iron-sulfur chemistry will be reported, including the investigation of<br />
secondary bonding interactions in biomimetic [2Fe-2S] clusters (A) [6], the preparation of new [2Fe-2S] clusters<br />
with N-donor ligation and of reduced [2Fe-2S] + species [7, 8], as well as the first isolation and full<br />
characterization of a Rieske-type [2Fe-2S] model complex (B) [9].<br />
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Acknowledgement: This work has been carried out in the framework of the DFG-funded International Research<br />
Training Group "Metal Sites in Biomolecules: Structures, Regulation and Mechanisms" (IRTG 1422; see<br />
www.biometals.eu)<br />
References:<br />
[1] H. Beinert, J. Biol. Inorg. Chem., 5, 2 (2000).<br />
[2] H. Beinert, R. H. Holm, E. Münck, Science, 277, 653 (1997).<br />
[3] P. V. Rao, R. H. Holm, Chem. Rev., <strong>10</strong>4, 527 (2004); and references therein.<br />
[4] F. Berkovich, Y. Nicolet, J. T. Wan, J. T. Jarrett, C. L. Drennan, Science, 303, 76 (2004).<br />
[5] J. Lin, T. Zhou, K. Ye, J. Wang, PNAS, <strong>10</strong>4, 14640 (2007).<br />
[6] J. Ballmann, S. Dechert, E. Bill, U. Ryde, F. Meyer, Inorg. Chem., 47, 1586 (2008).<br />
[7] J. Ballmann, X. Sun, S. Dechert, E. Bill, F. Meyer, J. Inorg. Biochem., <strong>10</strong>1, 305 (2007).<br />
[8] J. Ballmann, S. Dechert, E. Bill, E. Bothe, F. Meyer, unpublished.<br />
[9] J. Ballmann, A. Albers, S. Demeshko, S. Dechert, E. Bill, E. Bothe, U. Ryde, F. Meyer, submitted.<br />
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SL1. Temperature Dependent Electrochemistry of Analogous Models for<br />
Molybdenum and Tungsten Enzymes<br />
C. Schulzke<br />
Institut fuer Anorganische Chemie, Georg-August-Universitaet Goettingen, Tammannstr. 4, 37077, Goettingen,<br />
Germany,<br />
e-mail: carola.schulzke@chem.uni-goettingen.de<br />
Molybdopterin containing enzymes are important components of almost any known organism. They catalyse the<br />
Oxo transfer as a two-electron redox process and are involved in the C, N and S metabolisms. Every enzyme of<br />
this kind is either a reductase or an oxidase and they show very diverse substrate specifities. In most cases the<br />
active site metal is molybdenum. Not so in the thermophillic and hyperthermophillic microorganisms which<br />
utilise tungsten. As reasons for this distribution several issues are discussed in the literature (evolution, metal<br />
supply, stability, redox potentials [1-5]) but a final conclusion is still to be drawn. If the redox potentials play a<br />
vital role for the enzymes` choice of metal, this could be due to different temperature dependencies of<br />
molybdenum and tungsten compounds. To evaluate this hypothesis we investigated known[5-<strong>10</strong>] and new pairs<br />
of analogous molybdenum and tungsten complexes (with and without dithiolene ligands) with temperature<br />
dependent voltammetry methods. The results show that there appears to be indeed a fundamental difference in<br />
the redox potentials behaviour with changing temperatures. This may be an indication that the evolutionary<br />
change from tungsten to molybdenum took not place only because of the better availability of molybdenum<br />
under mesophillic conditions but also because it provides more stable redox potentials[<strong>10</strong>].<br />
References:<br />
[1] F. A. M. de Bok, P.-L. Hagedoorn, P. J. Silva, W. R. Hagen, E. Schiltz, K. Fritsche, A. J. M. Stams, Eur. J.<br />
Biochem. 2003, 270, 2476-2485.<br />
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SL2. X-ray Radiation Damage on Metallo-enzymes:<br />
Can Soaked-in Scavengers Protect Metalloprotein Active Sites from<br />
Reduction During Data Collection?<br />
S. Macedo a , M. Pechlaner a , W. Schmid b , M. Weik c , K. Sato d , Ch. Dennison d ,<br />
K. Djinović-Carugo a<br />
a<br />
Dept. for Biomolecular Structural Chemistry, Max F Perutz Laboratories, University of Vienna, Campus<br />
Vienna Biocenter 5, <strong>10</strong>30 Vienna, Austria<br />
b<br />
Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Straße 38, <strong>10</strong>90 Vienna, Austria<br />
c<br />
Laboratoire de Biophysique Moléculaire, Institut de Biologie Structurale J.-P. Ebel, CEA CNRS UJF, UMR<br />
5075, 41 rue Jules Horowitz, 38027 Grenoble Cedex 01, France<br />
d<br />
Institute for Cell and Molecular Biosciences, Medical School, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2<br />
4HH, UK<br />
One of the first events taking place when a crystal of a metalloprotein is exposed to X-ray radiation is photoreduction<br />
of the metal centres. The oxidation state of a metal cannot always be determined from routine X-ray<br />
diffraction experiments alone, but it may have a crucial impact on the metal's environment and on the analysis of<br />
the structural data when considering the functional mechanism of a metalloenzyme. A combination of UV-vis<br />
micro-spectrophotometry and X-ray crystallography was used to test the efficacy of 18 selected scavengers in<br />
reducing the undesirable photo-reduction of the iron and copper centres in myoglobin and azurin, respectively.<br />
Results of the UV-vis absorption spectra show dramatic metal reduction occurring in the first 60 seconds of<br />
irradiation with an X-ray beam from a 3 rd generation synchrotron source, and only two scavengers were capable<br />
of partially mitigating the rate of metal photo-reduction, but not to a sufficient extent that would allow a<br />
complete data set to be recorded from a fully oxidised crystal. On the other hand, analysis of the X-ray<br />
crystallographic data confirms ascorbate as an efficient protecting agent against radiation damage, other than<br />
metal centre reduction.<br />
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SL3. Isolation and Characterization of New Laccases, Verstile Bio-catalysts<br />
for Water Remediation<br />
A. Scozzafava<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Florence, via della Lastruccia 3, 50019, Sesto Fiorentino, Italy<br />
Laccases belong to multicopper oxidases, an important and widespread class of enzymes implicated in a<br />
extensive series of oxidative functions in pathogenesis, immunogenesis and morphogenesis of organisms as well<br />
as in the metabolic turnover of complex organic substances such as lignin, humic matter, and toxic xenobiotics.<br />
They catalyze the coupling between four one-electron oxidations of a broad range of substrates with the fourelectron<br />
reduction of dioxygen to water. In our laboratory we have isolated and characterized some new laccases<br />
from fungi and solved the X ray structure of those from Lentinus Tigrinus and from Trametes Trogiii. In<br />
particular in the case of Lentinus (Panus) tigrinus, the reduction of the copper ions centers obtained by the longterm<br />
exposure of the crystals to the high-intensity X-ray synchrotron beam radiation in aerobic conditions and<br />
pH 8.5 allowed us to trap two intermediates in the molecular oxygen reduction pathway: the “peroxide” and the<br />
“native” intermediates result of a two- and four-electrons reduction of molecular oxygen, previously<br />
hypothesized through spectroscopic and kinetic studies. In the case of T. trogii laccase structural model revealed<br />
the presence of an exogenous p-toluate molecule bound to the T1 active site, mimicking the interaction of<br />
substrates and/or mediators with this center. The above structures will be presented and discussed. In addition to<br />
structural characterization, extensive studies on potential application of laccases for water remediation of waste<br />
waters from textile industry have been also performed, the results being quite promising.<br />
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SL4. The Use of 64-Cu in Radio-diagnostics and Radionuclide Therapy -<br />
Required Properties of Chelators<br />
M. J. Bjerrum . a , J. R. Holm-Jørgensen b , K. Jensen , M. Jensen c<br />
a<br />
Department of Natural Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, DK-1871, Frederiksberg C,<br />
Denmark,<br />
b<br />
Department of Natural Sciences, University of Copenhagen and Risø DTU, Thorvaldsensvej 40, DK-1871,<br />
Frederiksberg C, Denmark<br />
c<br />
Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Risø DTU, Technical University of Denmark,<br />
Frederiksborgvej 399, DK-4000, Roskilde, Denmark<br />
e-mail: mobj@life.ku.dk<br />
Radiodiagnostics and radionuclide therapy are heavily investigated topics. The use of the same compound for<br />
diagnostic and therapeutic purposes is highly desirable, and among the requirements are: tumor specificity, ease<br />
and speed of isotope uptake and high inertia with respect to isotope expulsion. Possible candidate isotopes are<br />
64 Cu (PET imaging and therapy) and 67 Cu (therapy). With copper radioisotopes there is a need for developing<br />
novel chelators which forms kinetic and thermodynamic stable copper complexes. New candidates could be<br />
adamanzanes, a class of macrobicyclic tetraamine ligands with unique copper binding properties. [1]<br />
Cu(II) complexes are known for several of the adamanzane ligands. The uptake of Cu(II) is possible, choosing<br />
the right conditions, and expulsion has been shown to be extremely slow from the native adamanzanes.<br />
Furthermore, substituents on the non-bridged amine groups have been designed to function as linkers to a tumortargeting<br />
protein, and this has been performed in our group with cytochrome c as the model protein. It has been<br />
shown that it is possible to link the adamanzane ligand in a one-to-one ratio to one single protein site. It remains<br />
to be shown if the inherent Cu binding stability of the adamanzane complex is retained. Knowing the structures<br />
is essential to the interpretation of kinetic experiments necessary to prove the inertia with respect to Cu(II)<br />
expulsion or other unwanted interactions under biological conditions.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Springborg J. Adamanzanes - bi- and tricyclic tetraamines and their coordination compounds. Dalton Trans.,<br />
2003, 1653-1665.<br />
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SL5. Unique Properties of DNA Cross-links of Antitumor Oxaliplatin and<br />
the Effect of Chirality of the Carrier Ligand<br />
V. Brabec a , J. Malina a , J. Kasparkova b<br />
a<br />
Institute of Biophysics, v.v.i., Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Kralovopolska 135, 61265, Brno,<br />
Czech Republic,<br />
b<br />
Laboratory of Biophysics, Department of Experiment, Palacky University, tr. Svobody 26, 77146, Olomouc,<br />
Czech Republic<br />
e-mail: brabec@ibp.cz<br />
Downstream processes that discriminate between DNA adducts of a third generation platinum antitumor drug<br />
oxaliplatin and conventional cisplatin are believed to be responsible for the differences in their biological effects.<br />
These different biological effects are explained by the ability of oxaliplatin to form DNA adducts more efficient<br />
as for their biological effects. We examined conformation, recognition by damaged-DNA binding-proteins,<br />
cellular processing and repair of the major 1, 2-GG intrastrand cross-link formed by oxaliplatin in three sequence<br />
contexts and of interstrand cross-link with the aid of biophysical and biochemical methods. We found that the<br />
properties of the cross-links of oxaliplatin and conventional cisplatin were notably different. In addition, the<br />
chirality at the carrier 1, 2-diaminocyclohexane ligand affected structural properties of cross-links of cisplatin<br />
analogs. We suggest that the unique properties of DNA cross-links of oxaliplatin are at least partly responsible<br />
for its unique antitumor effects [1, 2].<br />
References:<br />
[1] Malina, J., Novakova, O., Vojtiskova, M., Natile, G. and Brabec, V. (2007) Conformation of DNA GG<br />
intrastrand cross-link of antitumor oxaliplatin and its enantiomeric analog. Biophys J, 93, 3950-3962.<br />
[2] Kasparkova, J., Vojtiskova, M., Natile, G. and Brabec, V. (2008) Unique properties of DNA interstrand<br />
cross-links of antitumor oxaliplatin and the effect of chirality of the carrier ligand. Chem Eur J, 14, 1330-1341.<br />
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SL6. Bisphosphonates: Coordination Abilities of Potent Chelators for<br />
Metal Ions<br />
E. Gumienna-Kontecka a , J. Gałęzowska b and H. Kozłowski a<br />
a Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wroclaw, Poland.<br />
b Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wrocław Medical University, Szewska 38,<br />
50-139 Wrocław, Poland.<br />
e-mail: kontecka@wchuwr.pl<br />
The recent approaches to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases reflect the current concepts of copper(II) and<br />
iron(III) involvement in the etiology of these very common neurological disorders. From the other side<br />
inexorable increase is observed for cancer diseases causing among others metastases to bones. To find<br />
therapeutic measures which will slow down the onset of these diseases, the design of novel treatment strategies<br />
is currently at the focus of attention.<br />
One of the most promising approaches to search novel ligand systems for development of highly efficient<br />
chelators lie in rational combination of known donor functions with specific characteristics in one ligand<br />
molecule. The principal aims of our work is design of novel ligands of different donor and chelating capacity,<br />
consisting of, among others, bisphosphonate moiety.<br />
Bisphosphonates are highly hydrophilic and low toxic ligands which may accommodate a large number of ionic<br />
radii due to their mobility and flexibility. Earlier studies have shown that bisphosphonates are efficient chelating<br />
agents for Fe(III) [1], as well as Cu(II) [2] but their oral bioavailability is poor. It has inspired us to modify<br />
phosphonic ligand with hydrophobic, well studied chelating agent – hydroxypyridinone (Ligand 1) [3].<br />
The radionuclide complexes of 153 Sm, 166 Ho and 177 Lu with poliaminopolyphosphonates are considered as<br />
possible therapeutic pharmaceuticals in bone pain palliation [4]. The potential properties of the use of Gd(III)<br />
complexes with poliaminopolyphosphonic ligands as MRI imaging agents have been also studied [5].<br />
Considering both, the binding properties and the results of biological trials we have decided to study the<br />
influence of the COOH/PO3H2 substitution in CDTP on the binding properties of this ligand towards Ln(III)<br />
ions (Ligand 2) [6].<br />
O<br />
N<br />
OH<br />
C<br />
O<br />
NH<br />
Ligand 1<br />
CH 2<br />
CH 2<br />
CH<br />
PO 3H 2<br />
PO 3H 2<br />
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N<br />
N<br />
Ligand 2<br />
Acknowledgement: E.G.-K. thanks the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education for reintegration grant<br />
(113/6.PR UE/2007/7).<br />
References<br />
[1]. E. Gumienna-Kontecka, R. Salvagni, R. Lipinski, M. Lecouvey, F. Cesare Marincola, G. Crisponi, V.M.<br />
Nurchi, Y. Leroux, H. Kozłowski, Inorg. Chim. Acta, 339, 111-118 (2002).<br />
[2]. E. Gumienna-Kontecka, J. Jezierska, M. Lecouvey, Y. Leroux, H. Kozłowski, J. Inorg. Biochem., 89, 13-17<br />
(2002).<br />
[3]. G. Crisponi, V.M. Nurchi, T. Pivetta, J. Gałęzowska, E. Gumienna-Kontecka, T. Bailly, R. Burgada H.<br />
Kozłowski, J. Inorg. Biochem., <strong>10</strong>2, 1486-1494 (2008).<br />
[4]. J.R. Zeevart, N.V. Jarvis, W.K.A. Louw, G.E. Jackson, J. Inorg. Biochem., <strong>83</strong>, 57-65 (2001).<br />
[5 ] The Chemistry of Contrast Agents in Medical Magnetic Resonance Imaging, ed. A.E. Merbach and E. Tóth<br />
Wiley, Chichester (2001).<br />
[6] J. Gałęzowska, R. Janicki, A. Mondry, R. Burgada, T. Bailly, M. Lecouvey, H. Kozłowski, Dalton Trans,<br />
4384-4394 (2006).<br />
PO 3H 2<br />
PO 3H 2<br />
PO 3H 2<br />
PO 3H 2
I. Turel<br />
Eurobic9, 2-6 September, 2008, Wrocław, Poland<br />
SL7. Interactions of Metal Ions with Quinolone Antibacterial Agents.<br />
Isolation of Metal Complexes, Their Biological Activity and Possible<br />
Practical Applications<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Ljubljana, Askerceva 5, <strong>10</strong>00, Ljubljana, Slovenia<br />
e-mail: iztok.turel@fkkt.uni-lj.si<br />
In the last years quinolones are clinically the most successful synthetic antibacterial agents and one of the<br />
famous members of this large family-ciprofloxacin (cfH) is a real blockbuster drug [1-3].<br />
Unpredictable and never ending battle between bacteria and mankind shows that diseases considered to be<br />
controlled or even eradicated are appearing again, often in new forms that are multidrug resistant. Therefore it is<br />
crucial to understand the molecular mode of action of existing drugs which could help us to exploit them even<br />
more efficiently in the future.<br />
The selective activity of quinolones is due to the inhibition of the supercoiling of DNA catalyzed by the bacterial<br />
enzyme DNA gyrase and metal ions (magnesium) are also involved in these processes. It is also known that<br />
quinolones can easily react with metal ions [4]. In one hand metal-quinolone interactions are disturbing because<br />
the absorption of these drugs is reduced (due to the formation of sparingly soluble metal complexes) but on the<br />
other hand it is believed that metal ions are needed for the biological activity of quinolones. From all these facts<br />
it is obvious that it is extremely important to thoroughly reveal the details of metal-quinolone interactions. In this<br />
lecture our results from quinolone-metal (magnesium, copper, vanadium, bismuth, europium) systems will be<br />
shown.<br />
References:<br />
[1] L. A. Mitscher, Chem. Rev. 2005, <strong>10</strong>5, 559-592.<br />
[2] K. E. Brighty, T. D. Gootz, in: The Quinolones (Ed.: V. T. Andriole), Academic Press, San Diego, 2000, pp.<br />
33-97.<br />
[3] G. Sheehan, N. S. Y. Chew, in: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics, (Eds.: A. R. Ronald, D. E. Low), Birkhauser,<br />
Basel, Switzerland, 2003, p. 1-<strong>10</strong>.<br />
[4] I. Turel, Coord. Chem. Rev. 2002, 232, 27-47, and the references cited therein.<br />
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SL8. Peptide Hydroxamic Acids – Versatile Ligands for Metal Ions<br />
P. Buglyó a , E. Farkas a , E. Csapó a , E.M. Nagy a , D. Sanna b and G. Pappalardo c<br />
a<br />
Department of Inorganic & Analytical Chemistry, University of Debrecen, H-40<strong>10</strong> Debrecen, Hungary<br />
b<br />
Istituto C.N.R. di Chimica Biomolecolare, Sezione di Sassari, Trav. La Crucca 3 Reg. Baldinca, I-07040<br />
Sassari, Italy<br />
c<br />
Istituto per lo Studio delle Sostanze Naturali di Interesse Alimentare e Chimico Farmaceutico, CNR, Catania,<br />
Italy<br />
e-mail: buglyo@delfin.unideb.hu<br />
Peptide hydroxamic acids consist of a peptide chain and a hydroxamic (-CON(R)OH) function at the C terminus.<br />
The most remarkable feature of these ligands obtained via hydroxyamidation of the corresponding oligopeptide<br />
is the selective metal ion binding which is one important reason for their inhibitory effect on numerous<br />
metalloproteinase enzymes. For design of effective enzyme inhibitors based on peptide hydroxamic acids the<br />
knowledge of the most important factors determining the strength of interaction with metal ions is crucial. In<br />
order to design effective inhibitors a systematic study has started in our laboratories with the synthesis of this<br />
type of ligands and with the study of their metal ion binding capabilities.<br />
Combining a peptide chain and a hydroxamic function there are numerouos coordination sites available for metal<br />
binding in these ligands providing high selectivity for the metals.<br />
Beside the hydroxamate, the terminal amino group, the amide<br />
nitrogen of the peptide group(s) and the side chain donors present<br />
in the molecule can also take part in the metal ion binding.<br />
While primary hydroxamic acids (R3 = H) are capable to form<br />
hydroximato type chelates with soft metal ions after<br />
deprotonation and co-ordination of the hydroxamate NH, the<br />
alkyl substituted secondary hydroxamic acids can only form<br />
hydroxamato [O, O] type complexes. In order to obtain information about the role of the terminal amino group in<br />
metal binding the corresponding non-protected and Z-protected ligand pairs were synthesized and studied.<br />
Beside simple (AlaAla) dipeptide hydroxamic acids, the tripeptide analogues were also prepared and<br />
investigated to explore the role of the peptide amide(s) of the molecule in the interaction with metal ions.<br />
Since the imidazole moiety is one of the most important binding site in peptides it may significantly influence<br />
the strength and selectivity of metal ion binding in peptide hydroxamates too. To explore this field new,<br />
histidine-containing di- and tripeptide hydroxamates were synthesized and investigated.<br />
In all cases pH-potentiometry was applied to determine the protonation constants of the ligands as well as the<br />
stoichiometry and stability constants of the metal complexes formed in aqueous solution. In order to obtain<br />
reliable information on the most probable solution structure of the associates in the metal ion containing systems<br />
combined spectroscopic (NMR, EPR, UV-VIS, CD, ESI-MS) techniques were used.<br />
The lecture will summarise the most important trends which were found in the interaction of these ligands with<br />
biologically relevant (Fe(III), Cu(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Al(III), Mo(VI)) metal ions.<br />
Acknowledgement: This research was supported by the Hungarian Scientific Research Fund (OTKA T 046366,<br />
T 049612).<br />
References:<br />
[1] P. Buglyó, E.M. Nagy, E. Farkas, I. Sóvágó, D. Sanna and G. Micera, Polyhedron, , 26, 1625, (2007).<br />
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H 2N<br />
R 1<br />
O<br />
H<br />
N<br />
R 2<br />
O<br />
N<br />
R 3<br />
OH<br />
n n = 1, 2
P. Turano<br />
Eurobic9, 2-6 September, 2008, Wrocław, Poland<br />
SL9. NMR of Ferritin: a 480 kDa Protein<br />
CERM & Department of Chemistry, University of Florence, Via Luigi Sacconi, 6, 50019, Sesto Fiorentino<br />
(Florence), Italy<br />
e-mail: turano@cerm.unifi.it<br />
We report here about the NMR characterization of the 480 kDa protein bullfrog ferritin M. The protein is a<br />
homopolymer of 24 identical subunits forming a large hollow sphere. Each subunit has 175 amino acids folded<br />
into four helix bundles; in living cells the cavity contains concentrated iron (hydrated ferric oxide mineral). The<br />
protein is assembled as a spherical nanocage with an external diameter of 12 nm, and an inner cavity, 8 nm in<br />
diameter.A combined solution-solid state approach was developed by us to assign the signals of such a large<br />
system in its apo form. By exploiting 13 C-resonance-specific chemical shifts and spin diffusion effects, by 13 Cdirect<br />
detection NMR in solution we identified 75% of the spin patterns of protein amino acids, with intraresidue<br />
C-C connectivities between nuclei separated by 1-4 bonds [1, 2]. Solid state NMR provided sequence specific<br />
assignments [3].Paramagnetic protonless NMR in solution was successfully used to identify the channel through<br />
which iron(III) migrates from the ferroxidase site to the internal nanocompartment where the mineral is formed.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Matzapetakis, M., Turano, P., Theil, E. C., and Bertini, I., 13 C- 13 C NOESY spectra of a 480 kDa protein:<br />
solution NMR of ferritin, J.Biomol. NMR, 38, 237-242, 2007.<br />
[2] Bermel, W., Felli, I. C., Matzapetakis, M., Pierattelli, R., Theil, E. C., and Turano, P., A method for Cα<br />
direct-detection in protonless NMR, J.Magn.Reson., 188, 301-3<strong>10</strong>, 2007.<br />
[3] Bertini, I., Felli, I. C., Klein, R., Lalli, D., Matzapetakis, M., Theil, E. C., and Turano, P. Solid state NMR of<br />
ferritin, in preparation.<br />
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SL<strong>10</strong>. FeFe-hydrogenases: Insights into the Structural Basis of Active Site<br />
Maturation<br />
Y. Nicolet a , J.K. Rubach b* , M.C. Posewitz c , P. Amara d , C. Mathevon b , M. Atta b ,<br />
M. Fontecave b and J.C. Fontecilla-Camps a<br />
a Laboratoire de Cristallographie et Cristallogenèse des Protéines; Institut de Biologie Structurale J.P. Ebel;<br />
CEA; CNRS; Université J. Fourier; 41 rue J. Horowitz, 38027 Grenoble Cedex 1, France.<br />
b Laboratoire de Chimie et Biochimie des Centres Rédox Biologiques; iRTSV-CB; CEA; CNRS; Université J.<br />
Fourier; 17 avenue des Martyrs, 38054 Grenoble Cedex 09, France<br />
c Colorado School of Mines, Environmental Sciences and Engineering Division, Golden, CO 80401, USA.<br />
d Laboratoire de Dynamique Moléculaire; Institut de Biologie Structurale J.P. Ebel; CEA; CNRS; Université J.<br />
Fourier; 41 rue J. Horowitz, 38027 Grenoble Cedex 1, France.<br />
* Life Sciences institute, University of Michigan, 2<strong>10</strong> Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48<strong>10</strong>9<br />
FeFe-hydrogenases mediate both hydrogen oxidation and proton reduction by microorganisms. The maturation<br />
of the enzyme’s active site depends on at least three genes products called HydE, HydF and HydG. HydF has<br />
GTPase activity and has been recently shown that is involved in active site insertion [1]. The other two<br />
components are “AdoMet” radical enzymes and should be involved in the synthesis of the [FeFe] cluster ligands,<br />
namely, CO, CN - and the small organic, dithiolate-containing, molecule (figure). Very recently, we have<br />
reported the high-resolution structure of recombinant, reconstituted HydE from Thermotoga maritima [2]. Sitedirected<br />
mutagenesis studies of the closely related HydE from Clostridium acetobutylicum have allowed the<br />
mapping of regions in this protein essential for hydrogenase maturation. In addition, from soaking experiments<br />
we have identified three anion-binding sites inside a large, positive cavity, one of which binds SCN - with very<br />
high affinity. Recent results will be reported at the meeting.<br />
FeFe-hydrogenase active site<br />
(L2: CN - ; L1-L3: CO)<br />
References<br />
[1] McGlynn SE, Shepard EM, Winslow MA, Naumov AV, Duschene KS, Posewitz MC, Broderick WE,<br />
Broderick JB, Peters JW. HydF as a scaffold protein in [FeFe] hydrogenase H-cluster biosynthesis. FEBS Lett.<br />
2008 582(15):21<strong>83</strong>-7.<br />
[2] Nicolet Y, Rubach JK, Posewitz MC, Amara P, Mathevon C, Atta M, Fontecave M, Fontecilla-Camps JC.<br />
X-ray Structure of the [FeFe]-Hydrogenase Maturase HydE from Thermotoga maritima. J Biol Chem. 2008;<br />
2<strong>83</strong>(27):18861-18872<br />
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SL11. The Role of Histidine-rich Proteins in Helicobacter pylori<br />
H. Sun, S. Cun, R. Ge and Y. Zeng<br />
Department of Chemistry, The University o Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong<br />
e-mail: hsun@hku.hk<br />
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a microaerophilic, Gram-negative spiral-shaped bacterium which causes<br />
chronic inflammation of the stomach and peptic ulcer formation in humans [1]. Bismuth compounds such as<br />
colloidal bismuth subcitrate (De-Nol ® ) and ranitidine bismuth citrate (Pylorid ® ) have been widely used for the<br />
treatment of H. pylori infection together with antibiotics [2,3]. Proteins and enzymes have been thought to be the<br />
target(s) of bismuth in vivo. Our comparative proteomic data of H. pylori cells before and after treatment with<br />
colloidal bismuth subcitrate showed that eight proteins are significantly up- or down-regulated. Using<br />
immobilized-metal affinity chromatography (Bi- and Ni-IMAC), we isolated and subsequently identified seven<br />
bismuth-binding proteins from H. pylori extracts [4]. One of the binding proteins, the Heat-Shock Protein A<br />
(HspA), was then overexpressed and purified to confirm its metal-binding properties. Recombinant H. pylori<br />
HspA was found to bind both Ni 2+ and Bi 3+ at its C-terminal histidine- and cysteine-rich domain of the proteins.<br />
Binding of bismuth to the protein is much stronger than nickel. Importantly, Bi 3+ induces the structural changes<br />
of the protein from its native form (heptamer) to a dimer [5]. When cultured in Ni 2+ -supplemented M9 minimal<br />
media, E. coli BL21(DE3) expressing the wild-type HspA or C-terminal deletion mutant clearly indicated a role<br />
that the C-terminus might protect cells from higher concentration of external Ni 2+ . In contrast, an opposite<br />
phenomenon was observed when the same E. coli hosts were grown in Bi 3+ -supplemented media. The histidine-<br />
and cysteine-rich domain may play a critical role in nickel homeostasis and bismuth susceptibility in vivo.<br />
Binding of the metallodrug to other histidine-rich proteins was also characterized [6]. Our preliminary<br />
bioinformatic search has found that there are actually any histidine-rich proteins and motifs in microorganisms<br />
[7]. Hpn (28 His residues out of 60 aa) is a small cytoplasmic protein in H. pylori and is present as a multimer<br />
with 20-mer being the predominant species in solution and binds to five Ni 2+ and four Bi 3+ per monomer<br />
moderately (Kd of 7.1 and 11.1 µM respectively) [6]. Although in vitro, it binds to Cu 2+ stronger than Ni 2+ and<br />
Bi 3+ , the in vivo protection by the protein is in the order of Ni 2+ > Bi 3+ > Cu 2+ [4]. Hpn may therefore serve to<br />
buffer intracellular Ni 2+ in much the similar way to that the small and cysteine-rich protein, metallothionein<br />
interacts with Zn 2+ /Cu + .<br />
Acknowledgement: This work was supported by Research Grants Council of Hong Kong (HKU7039/04P,<br />
HKU7043/06P, HKU1/07C), National Science Foundation of China and the University of Hong Kong!<br />
References:<br />
[1] B.J. Marshall, J.R. Warren, Lancet 1984, i, 1311.<br />
[2] S. Suerbaum, P. Michetti, New Engl. J. Med. 2003, 347, 1175.<br />
[3] (a) H. Sun, L. Zhang, K.Y. Szeto, Met. Ions Biol. Syst. 2004, 41, 333; (b) R.G. Ge, H. Sun, Acc. Chem. Res.<br />
2007, 40, 267.<br />
[4] R. Ge, X. Sun, Q. Gu, R.M. Watt, B.C.Y.;Wong, H.H.X. Xia, J. Huang, Q. He, H. Sun J. Biol. Inorg. Chem.<br />
2007, 12, <strong>83</strong>1.<br />
[5] S.J. Cun, H. Li, R. Ge, M.C. Lin, H. Sun, J. Biol. Chem. 2008, 2<strong>83</strong>, 15142.<br />
[6] (a) R. Ge, Y. Zhang, X. Sun, R.M. Watt, Q.Y. He, J. Huang, D.E. Wilcox, H. Sun, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2006,<br />
128, 11330; (b) R. Ge, R.M. Watt, X. Sun, J.A. Tanner, Q.Y. He, J. Huang, H. Sun, Biochem. J. 2006, 393,<br />
285.<br />
[7] J.F. Tomb et al (1997) Nature 388, 539-547.<br />
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Eurobic9, 2-6 September, 2008, Wrocław, Poland<br />
SL12. N-terminal, Histidine-containing Metal Binding Sites in Proteins:<br />
Lessons from Model Studies<br />
T. Gajda a , A. Jancsó a , A. Kolozsi a , A. Battistoni b , Z. Paksi a<br />
a Dept. of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Szeged, Hungary,<br />
b Dept. of Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy<br />
e-mail: gajda@chem.u-szeged.hu<br />
Recent biochemical studies pointed out the presence of relatively short, histidine-containing sequences with<br />
strong metal binding ability, being independent from the other parts of the biomolecule, in a great number of<br />
proteins and enzymes. According to the various biological studies, the metal ion coordination to these sites<br />
determines or substantially contributes to the function of the given protein/enzyme, i.e. they have catalytic,<br />
structural or some alternative functions, promoting the biological role of these biomolecules. The N-terminal<br />
fragments of proteins often have no stable preorganized structures, therefore their metal binding and functional<br />
properties can be assessed by studying oligopeptides with identical sequences. Here we report three examples<br />
related to the above mentioned three different functions of N-terminal fragments.<br />
During the last decade several nickel-containing SOD enzymes (Ni-SOD) have been isolated from aerobic soil<br />
bacteria, with no apparent similarity to other SODs. Their crystal structure [1] indicates, that the metal ions are<br />
bound to the N-terminal six amino acids in both the oxidized and reduced enzyme, thus the well conserved Nterminal<br />
sequence 1 HCDXPC– (X=G or L) provides practically all critical interactions for metal ion binding and<br />
catalysis. This offers a unique possibility for structural and functional modelling of these enzymes, since the<br />
metal binding sites in metalloenzymes are generally well separated in the amino acid sequences, therefore the<br />
structure of the active centres is almost impossible to mimic by small peptides. The solution chemical study of<br />
the nickel(II)–HCDLPCG-NH2 (L 1 ) system indicated the formation of the square planar NiH–1L 1 species above<br />
pH 6, with {NH2, N – , S – , S – } donor set, being identical with the active site of the reduced enzyme. This species<br />
possesses high SOD-like activity, in contrast to the majority of nickel(II) complexes.<br />
Cu, Zn-SOD enzymes of some Gram-negative bacteria are characterized by a His-rich N-terminal extension with<br />
strong metal binding ability. The N-terminal sequence of the Cu, Zn-SOD from H. ducreyi has been suggested to<br />
play a chaperoning role during the uptake of active-site copper, promoting the bacterial survival [2]. We have<br />
undertaken equilibrium and solution structural study in the copper(II)- and zinc(II)- NH2-HGDHMHNHDTK-<br />
OH (L 2 ) systems, in order to support this assumption and to investigate the possibility of similar function in zinc<br />
uptake [3]. L 2 possesses extraordinary metal ion sequestering capacity in the neutral pH, provided only by side<br />
chain donors, which approaches to the metal-trafficking proteins. The picomolar affinity for copper(II) supports<br />
the proposed chaperoning role of the N-terminal His-rich region, while the nanomolar zinc(II) binding affinity<br />
may suggest similar role in the zinc(II) uptake, too. Interestingly, the complex CuHL 2 has significant SOD-like<br />
activity, suggesting multifunctional role of the N-terminal His-rich domain.<br />
Endostatin, a fragment of collagen XVIII, is a special inhibitor of endothelial cell proliferation and migration,<br />
and possesses marked anticancer properties without any side effects. Recently it was shown that the anticancer<br />
activity of the N-terminal 25 amino acids and the protein itself are equivalent [4], which is of crucial importance<br />
for future therapeutic usage. The presence of zinc(II), which is likely to have structural role, is necessary to exert<br />
the anticancer effect in both cases, but details on the metal ion interaction of the N-terminal fragment is not<br />
known. Here we report solution chemical investigation of the zinc(II) and copper(II) complexes of<br />
HSHRDFQPVLHL–NH2 (L 3 ) peptide, which is identical with the first twelve amino acids of human endostatine,<br />
and contains all possible metal binding sites of the N-terminal fragment. In presence of zinc(II) the ZnL complex<br />
is formed in the neutral pH range with {NH2, 3Nim} coordination, creating huge macrochelates. Due to the<br />
presence of an ATCUN motif, L 3 also binds copper(II) very efficiently. This finding may have biological<br />
importance, since copper(II) is also deeply involved in angiogenesis.<br />
The presentation will discuss some properties of the metallopeptides which uncovered some subtle details on the<br />
functioning of the corresponding metalloproteins.<br />
Acknowledgement: This work was supported by the Hungarian Scientific Research Found (NI61786, K63606).<br />
References:<br />
[1] J. Wuerges, J.-W. Lee, Y.-I. Yim, H.-S. Yim, K.D. Carugo, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, <strong>10</strong>1, 8569 (2004).<br />
[2] P. D'Angelo, F. Pacello, G. Mancini, O.Proux, J.L. Hazemann, A. Desideri, A. Battistoni, Biochemistry, 44,<br />
13144 (2005).<br />
[3] Z. Paksi, A. Jancsó, F. Pacello, N. Nagy, A. Battistoni, T. Gajda, J. Inorg. Biochem., in press (2008).<br />
[4] R. M. Tjin Tham Sjin, R. Satchi-Fainaro, A. E. Birsner, V.M. S. Ramanujam, J. Folkman, K. Javaherian,<br />
Cancer Res., 65, 3656-3663 (2005).<br />
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SL13. Antitumour Activity of Transition Metal Complexes with Hydrazone<br />
Ligands<br />
D. Sladić<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Studentski trg 12-16, Belgrade. Serbia<br />
e-mail: dsladic@chem.bg.ac.yu<br />
Research on coordination compounds as antitumor agents has been an important part of bioinorganic and<br />
medicinal chemistry since the discovery of the antiproliferative activity of cisplatin. In this talk results of<br />
antitumor activity investigation in vitro of chelate complexes of d-metals (Zn, Cd, Cu, Ni, Pd, Pt, Co, Fe) with<br />
hydrazone type ligands, namely hydrazones, hydrazide-hydrazones, thiosemicarbazones and<br />
selenosemicarbazones will be presented. For some of the most active complexes results of investigations of cell<br />
cycle perturbations, apoptotic assays and gelatin zymography in relation to invasion and metastasis of tumor<br />
cells will be discussed.<br />
Acknowledgement: The research presented in this lecture was supported by the Ministry of Science of the<br />
Republic of Serbia (Grant no. 142026).<br />
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SL14. New Pt(II) and Pt(IV) Complexes with Purine Ligands<br />
as Precursors for Anticancer Drugs<br />
I. Łakomska, E. Szłyk<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University, ul. Gagarina 7, 87 <strong>10</strong>0 Toruń, Poland,<br />
e-mail: eszlyk@chem.uni.torun.pl<br />
Presently used antitumor drugs, based on cisplatin mechanism, still need improvement due to the known side<br />
effects. Hence the synthesis and structural characterization of platinum(II) complexes with new ligands along<br />
with tests for antitumor activity is the purpose of our research. In our studies we have focused on 1,2,4triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine<br />
derivatives, which have the structure similar to purine. Their fused ring system differs<br />
in having the pyrimidine nitrogen atom in a bridgehead position with disappearance of the acidic H-proton of the<br />
five-membered ring. Triazolopyrimidine derivatives ligands display versatility in their interaction with metal<br />
ion, because they can bind the metal ion via different hetrocyclic nitrogen atoms and due to the impact on the<br />
other ligands, either by electronic or steric factors. Pt(II) compounds, including cisplatin, are not orally active<br />
and often lose their effectiveness in prolonged administration. Therefore a six-coordinate octahedral<br />
platinum(IV) complexes, which reveal better solubility could be one of the possible ways to solve the problem.<br />
The six-coordinated Pt(IV) predisposes towards ligands substitution by a dissociative mechanism versus the<br />
associative mechanism for Pt(II). Moreover Pt(IV) compounds are more substitutionally inert, hence this is<br />
desirable for oral bioavailability and reduction of toxicity, but is unfavorable for DNA intercalation.<br />
Nonetheless, several platinum(IV) complexes show considerable activity in initial trials. Their functionality<br />
depend on the in vivo reduction of Pt(IV) to Pt(II), producing reactive intermediates, that can interact with DNA.<br />
Examination of the structure-activity relationship (SAR) indicates that biological activity of platinum(II) series<br />
depended on the coordinated ligand. Studied complexes were structurally characterized by: 1 H, 13 C, 15 N, 195 Pt<br />
NMR, IR, MS spectra and X-ray crystal structure analysis. One can suggests, that complexes with two<br />
heterocycles in cis position are more active, than their cisplatin analogues. Examination of SAR, suggests, that<br />
antitumor activity of platinum(IV) compounds containing 1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines correlates directly<br />
with the size of the alkyl groups substituted on the heterocyclic ligands. The highest activity was observed for<br />
complexes with tertbutyl group in 5,7 positions, in the pyrimidine ring. In the triazolopyrimidine family of<br />
platinum(II) complexes the best activity against tumors cell lines has been detected for complexes with steric<br />
hindrances in the triazolopyrimidine ring. In this case environment around platinum(II) ion influence the<br />
antitumor activity The discussion of the structural parameters of Pt(II) and Pt(IV) complexes in function of their<br />
antiproliferative activity in vitro against the cells of human cancer cell lines: T47D (breast cancer), A549 (nonsmall<br />
cell lung carcinoma), HCV29T (bladder cancer) and SW707 (rectal adenocarcinoma) and MCF7, EVSa-<br />
T, WIDR, IGROV, M19MEL, A498, H226 will be presented. It has been noted, that ID50 values for some of<br />
the complexes are in range of the international activity criterion for synthetic agents (4 µg/ml), hence these<br />
compounds may be considered as the agents for potential antitumor application.<br />
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SL15. Mass Spectrometry and NMR for Spectroscopically Silent Metal<br />
Ions: Lessons from Zinc Metallothioneins from Bacteria and Plants<br />
C. Blindauer , O. Leszczyszyn<br />
Chemistry, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, CV4 7AL, Coventry, United Kingdom,<br />
e-mail: c.blindauer@warwick.ac.uk<br />
In contrast to the plethora of spectroscopic techniques that are available to study iron-binding proteins, methods<br />
for directly observing the metal ion binding properties of zinc-binding proteins, such as coordination mode,<br />
uptake and release are far more limited. Recent advances in mass spectrometry instrumentation allow<br />
observation of native metalloproteins including, in favourable cases, following metal binding events in real time,<br />
as shown in the Figure. Such experiments are aided by the fact that biologically relevant zinc complexes are<br />
often relatively stable. Similarly, for NMR spectroscopy, the diamagnetic nature of Zn(II) is advantageous,<br />
allowing the application of a variety of multinuclear NMR techniques. Discussing our recent work concerning<br />
bacterial metallothioneins from various cyanobacteria [1, 2], as well as the plant metallothionein wheat EC [3],<br />
we will demonstrate that the combination of these two experimental techniques, together with site-directed<br />
mutagenesis and molecular modelling, is a powerful approach to understand metal ion binding thermodynamics<br />
and kinetics in great detail.<br />
Acknowledgement: We thank the Royal Society (Olga Kennard Fellowship to C.A.B.), the EPSRC, the<br />
BBSRC, the Wellcome Trust, and the European Commission for support.<br />
References:<br />
[1] C. A. Blindauer, M. T. Razi, D. J. Campopiano, P. J. Sadler, J. Biol. Inorg. Chem. 2007, 12, 393-405.<br />
[2] O. I. Leszczyszyn, C. D. Evans, S. E. Keiper, G. Z. L. Warren , C. A. Blindauer, Inorg. Chim. Acta 2007,<br />
360, 3-13.<br />
[3] O. I. Leszczyszyn, R. Schmid, C. A. Blindauer, Proteins 2007, 68, 922-935.<br />
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G. Knör<br />
SL16. Potential Applications of Multifunctional Coordination<br />
Compounds in Molecular Photomedicine<br />
Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU), Altenbergerstrasse 69, A-4040 Linz,<br />
Austria<br />
e-mail: Guenther.Knoer@JKU.at<br />
Fundamental research on the photochemical and photophysical properties of coordination compounds frequently<br />
leads to important innovations in the field of modern life sciences. In this context, the application of luminescent<br />
and light-responsive metal complexes as probes, labels or diagnostic tools, and the interaction of photosensitizers<br />
with biological systems in general has been widely studied. Photoreactive metal complexes have also been<br />
applied successfully in the context of biomimetic and bio-inspired systems, including artificial enzyme catalysis,<br />
which has been demonstrated to compete very well with the performance of native biocatalysts [1]. More<br />
recently, the potential use of photoreactive coordination compounds for the controlled release of drugs and<br />
therapeutic agents has also been taken into consideration [2-4].<br />
In the present contribution, some novel aspects of light-sensitive multichromophore systems and photoreactive<br />
metal complexes will be discussed in the context of molecular photomedicine. These examples include artificial<br />
photonuclease enzymes and systems for the photoinduced release of small bioactive compounds.<br />
Acknowledgement: The DFG Graduate College 640 “Sensory Photoreceptors in Natural and Artificial<br />
Systems” is gratefully acknowledged for financial support.<br />
References:<br />
[1] G. Knör, Bionic Catalyst Design: A Photochemical Approach to Artificial Enzyme Function, ChemBioChem<br />
2001, 2, 593-596.<br />
[2] F. S. Mackay, J. A. Woods, P. Heringová, J. Kašpárková, A. M. Pizarro, S. A. Moggach, S. Parsons,<br />
V. Brabec, P. J. Sadler, A Potent Cytotoxic Photoactivated Platinum Complex, PNAS 2007, <strong>10</strong>4, 20743-20748.<br />
[3] K. Szacilowski, W. Macyk, A. Drzewiecka-Matuuszek, M. Brindell, G. Stochel, Bioinorganic<br />
Photochemistry: Frontiers and Mechanisms, Chem. Rev.2005, <strong>10</strong>5, 2647-2694.<br />
[4] G. Knör, Artificial Enzyme Catalysis Controlled and Driven by Light, Chem. Eur. J. 2008, submitted for<br />
publication.<br />
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SL17. Light and Inorganic Species in Nanomedicine<br />
W. Macyk, K. Szaciłowski, M. Brindell, A. Jańczyk, P. Łabuz, G. Stochel<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Ingardena 3, 30-060, Kraków, Poland,<br />
e-mail: stochel@chemia.uj.edu.pl<br />
Nanomedicine, the application of nanotechnology and nanomaterials in healthcare, offers numerous very<br />
promising possibilities to significantly improve medical diagnosis and therapy, leading to higher quality of life.<br />
Excited states of metal complexes and nanocrystalline wide bandgap semiconductors offer new physicochemical<br />
properties which can be used for medical purposes. Depending on the type of excited state and its deactivation<br />
pathway (radiative or nonradiative, energy or electron transfer, direct or sensitised process) inorganic or hybrid<br />
(inorganic-organic) nanomaterials can be considered for diagnostic, preventive or therapetic applications.[1]<br />
In this contribution some examples from our latest studies focused on new nanomaterials or strategies for<br />
photomedicine (photodynamic therapy PDT, photodynamic inactivation PDI, photochemiotherapy,<br />
photodiagnosis, phototargeting etc.) will be presented.[2-4]<br />
References:<br />
[1] K. Szaciłowski, W. Macyk, A. Drzewiecka-Matuszek, M. Brindell and G. Stochel, Chem. Rev., <strong>10</strong>5, 2647-<br />
2694 (2005).<br />
[2] A. Jańczyk, A. Wolnicka-Głubisz, K. Urbanska, H. Kisch, G. Stochel, W. Macyk, Free Rad. Biol. Med., 44<br />
(2008) 1120-1130.<br />
[3] D. Mitoraj, A. Jańczyk, M. Strus, H. Kisch, G. Stochel, P.B. Heczko, W. Macyk, Photochem.Photobiol. Sci.,<br />
6 (2007), 642-648.<br />
[4]M. Brindell, E. Kuliś, S.K.C. Elmroth, K. Urbanska, G. Stochel, J. Med. Chem., 48, (2005) 7298 - 7304<br />
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J. Ciesiołka<br />
SL18. The Role of Divalent Metal Ions in Functioning of<br />
the Antigenomic Delta Ribozyme<br />
Laboratory of RNA Biochemistry, Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences,<br />
Noskowskiego 12/14, 61-704 Poznań,<br />
e-mail: ciesiolk@ibch.poznan.pl<br />
In the genomic RNA strand of the hepatitis delta virus (HDV), as well as in its antigenomic counterpart<br />
generated during virus replication via the double rolling circle mechanism, there are two sequences with<br />
ribozyme activities, called the delta ribozymes. Despite large progress in elucidation of the structure and<br />
mechanism of catalysis of delta ribozymes, one of the most important issues, concerning the role of divalent<br />
metal ions in their functioning, is still a mater of debate [1]. In our earlier studies we have compared the activity<br />
of closely related variants of the antigenomic ribozyme in the presence of various divalent metal ions [2]. The<br />
ribozymes differed in regions that were not directly involved in formation of the delta ribozyme catalytic core.<br />
Thus the role of these peripheral elements in modulating ribozyme activity could be assessed. Interestingly, some<br />
antibiotics and their complexes with metal ions could inhibit catalytic activity of this ribozyme [3].<br />
The existing data on delta ribozymes do not show whether a similar or better ribozyme performance could be<br />
achieved by catalytic centers that are composed of nucleotides other than the wild-type residues. High sequence<br />
conservation of ribozyme regions of viral RNAs precludes answering this question. Simultaneous testing of a<br />
very large number of ribozyme variants with multiple mutations is, however, possible with the use of the in vitro<br />
selection methodology.<br />
We used the in vitro selection method to search for catalytically active variants of the antigenomic delta<br />
ribozyme with mutations in the regions that constitute the ribozyme active site: L3, J1/4 and J4/2 [4]. In the<br />
initial combinatorial library sixteen nucleotide positions were randomized and the library contained a full<br />
representation of all possible sequences. Following ten cycles of selection-amplification several catalytically<br />
active ribozyme variants were identified. It turned out that one-third of the variants contained only single<br />
mutation G80U and their activity was similar to that of the wild-type ribozyme. Unexpectedly, in the next onethird<br />
of the variants the C76 residue, which was proposed to play a crucial role in the ribozyme cleavage<br />
mechanism, was mutated. In these variants, however, a cytosine residue was present in a neighboring position of<br />
the polynucleotide chain. It shows that the ribozyme catalytic core possesses substantial ‘structural plasticity’<br />
and the capacity of functional adaptation [4]. In subsequent studies four selected ribozyme variants were<br />
subjected to more detailed analysis. It turned out that the variants differed in their relative preferences towards<br />
Mg 2+ , Ca 2+ and Mn 2+ ions. In order to localize tight metal ions binding sites within the ribozyme structures we<br />
used the metal ion-induced cleavage method. Furthermore, in an attempt to analyze the importance of phosphate<br />
oxygen atoms in both tertiary interactions and coordination of metal ions several NAIM (nucleotide analog<br />
interference mapping) experiments were performed. The differences in catalytic activity of ribozyme variants<br />
seem to be a consequence of the different abilities of various metal ions both to perform a chemical reaction as<br />
well as to aid the formation of ribozyme structural core.<br />
Acknowledgement: I would like to thank my present and former coworkers for their work with the delta<br />
ribozymes and members of Prof. M. Jeżowska-Bojczuk group from University of Wrocław for collaboration.<br />
This work was supported by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education.<br />
References:<br />
[1] M.D. Been. CTMI 307, 47 (2006).<br />
[2] J. Wrzesiński, M. Łęgiewicz, B. Smólska, J. Ciesiołka. Nucleic Acids Res. 29, 4482 (2001).<br />
[3] J. Wrzesiński, M. Brzezowska, W. Szczepanik, M. Jeżowska-Bojczuk, J. Ciesiołka. Biochem. Biophy. Res.<br />
Commun. 349, 1394 (2006).<br />
[4] M. Łęgiewicz, A.Wichłacz, B. Brzezicha, J. Ciesiołka. Nucleic Acids Res. 34, 1270 (2006).<br />
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A. Mokhir<br />
Eurobic9, 2-6 September, 2008, Wrocław, Poland<br />
SL19. Visible Light Activated Nucleic Acid Binders<br />
Inorganic Chemistry, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 270, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany,<br />
e-mail: Andriy.Mokhir@urz.uni-heidelberg.de<br />
Hairpin structured oligodeoxyribonucleotides containing a singlet oxygen sensitive linker in the loop have been<br />
prepared. We have demonstrated that these compounds do not bind complementary deoxyribonucleic acids in<br />
the dark. Upon irradiation with red light in the presence of a photosensitizer the linker within these compounds<br />
is cleaved and a single stranded oligodeoxyribonucleotide is produced. The latter compound is an efficient<br />
binder of complementary nucleic acid. This is the first example of red light activated “caged”<br />
oligodeoxyribonucleotides.<br />
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J. Müller<br />
SL20. Oligonucleotides with Metal-ion-mediated Base Pairs:<br />
Examples and Possible Applications<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, Dortmund University of Technology, Otto-Hahn-Str. 6, 44227, Dortmund, Germany<br />
e-mail: jens.mueller@tu-dortmund.de<br />
A recently introduced method for the site-specific functionalization of nucleic acids with metal ions is based on<br />
the formal substitution of natural nucleobases by artificial ones. The latter are designed in a way that they have<br />
an increased affinity towards metal ions, resulting in the formation of metal-ion-mediated base pairs (see<br />
Figure).[1] In such a construct, the oligonucleotide double helix serves as a scaffold for the arrangement of metal<br />
ions along its helical axis. Due to their expected interesting physical properties, applications of these nucleic<br />
acids as molecular wires and nanomagnets are envisaged.<br />
This lecture will report recent examples of such metal-modified oligonucleotides, including the system with the<br />
to date longest continuous stack of metal-ion-mediated base pairs [2] as well as examples for oligonucleotides<br />
that undergo a major conformational change in the presence of appropriate metal ions.[3, 4]<br />
Acknowledgement: Financial support by the DFG (Emmy Noether Programme (JM1750/1-3)<br />
and ERA-Chemistry (JM1750/2-1)), the Fonds der Chemischen Industrie, COST D39, and the Faculty of<br />
Chemistry at Dortmund University of Technology is gratefully acknowledged.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Review: J. Müller, Eur. J. Inorg. Chem., in press (doi: <strong>10</strong>.<strong>10</strong>02/ejic.200800301).<br />
[2] F.-A. Polonius, J. Müller, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 46, 5602 (2007).<br />
[3] D. Böhme, N. Düpre, D. A. Megger, J. Müller, Inorg. Chem., 46, <strong>10</strong>114 (2007).<br />
[4] S. Johannsen, S. Paulus, N. Düpre, J. Müller, R. K. O. Sigel, J. Inorg. Biochem., <strong>10</strong>2, 1141 (2008).<br />
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SL21. Insight into the Electronic Structure of ‘High-valent’ Iron<br />
Complexes: Addressing Metal- vs Ligand-based Oxidations Using XAS and<br />
TD-DFT<br />
S. DeBeer George<br />
SSRL, SLAC, Stanford University, 2575 Sand Hill Road, 94025, Menlo Park, United States,<br />
e-mail: debeer@stanford.edu<br />
Recently, we have used a combination of metal k-edge XAS combined with time-dependent density functional<br />
theory, in order to probe the electronic structure of Fe(IV), Fe(V) and Fe(VI) complexes. This combination of<br />
experimental data coupled to theory has also been extended to the controversial Fe(IV)-chloro-corrole<br />
complexes. These complexes are formally Fe(IV), but may be described as either and S=1 Fe(IV) or an<br />
intermediate spin Fe(III) antiferromagnetically coupled to a corrole radical. By using a combination of Fe K-, Cl<br />
K- and N K-edges, the corrole complexes are compared to their porphyrin analogues in order to differentiate the<br />
two possible corrole electronic structures. These results are coupled to TD-DFT. Implications for reactivity will<br />
be discussed.<br />
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SL22. A Biomimetic System for Serine Protease Enzymes<br />
A. AlAgha a , O.R. Nunez a,b , F. Butler a , K.B Nolan a<br />
a Centre for Synthesis and Chemical Biology, Department of Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry, Royal<br />
College of Surgeons in Ireland, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, Ireland<br />
e-mail: kbnolan@rcsi.ie<br />
b Departmento de Procesos y Sistemas, Universidad Simon Bolivar, Caracas, Venezuela.<br />
In general, peptides undergo very slow hydrolysis, as demonstrated by the fact that the half-time for<br />
glycylglycine hydrolysis at neutral pH, 25 o C is ~350 years [1]. Similarly glycylserine at pH = ~ 7 (HEPES<br />
buffer, D2O) undergoes no appreciable hydrolysis after ~40 h. However in the presence of serine protease<br />
enzymes the hydrolysis of this and related substrates is catalysed by peptide group activation and by<br />
participation of the nucleophilic serine -OH group and water in hydrolysis. The nucleophilicity of this group is<br />
further enhanced by hydrogen bonding with the terminal carboxylate. We report here a biomimetic system for<br />
catalysis by this enzyme.<br />
In the presence of zinc(II), glycylserine under the same reaction conditions as above undergoes hydrolysis with a<br />
half-time of ~26h, which is much more rapid than the free peptide. In this system the glycyl residue is bidentate,<br />
complexing through the amino and peptide O groups. The complex formed produces a 1 H NMR signal upfield<br />
by ~0.2 ppm for the glycyl –CH2 group relative to the uncomplexed peptide. Even though the 1 H NMR signals of<br />
the HEPES buffer overlap with some of the peptide signals, the glycylserine –CH group (~4.21 ppm) as well as<br />
the signals of the serine –CH group (~3.6 ppm) and the glycine –CH2 group (~3.2 ppm) in the hydrolysis product<br />
do not overlap with buffer signals. This allowed a study of the reaction kinetics by 1 H NMR spectroscopy.<br />
The catalysis observed in the Zn(II)-glycylserine hydrolysis is due to a combination of electrophilic catalysis by<br />
the metal ion and an internal general base catalysis of water promoted by the Ser –COO--- H---O - (see Figure).<br />
This is under further investigation.<br />
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O<br />
NH<br />
Acknowledgement: We thank the Irish Government under its Programme for Research in Third Level<br />
Institutions for support.<br />
Reference:<br />
[1] A. Radizicka, R. Wolfenden, J.Am.Chem.Soc. 1996, 118, 6<strong>10</strong>5.<br />
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SL23. Synthesis and Reactivity Studies of Model Complexes for Dinuclear<br />
Active Sites in Metalloenzymes<br />
M. Jarenmark, a H. Carlsson, a M. Haukka b , A.A. Shteinman c and E. Nordlander a<br />
a Inorganic Chemistry Research Group, Department of Chemical Physics,Center for Chemistry and Chemical<br />
Engineering, Lund University, Box 124, SE-221 00, Sweden<br />
b Department of Chemistry, University of Joensuu, Box 111, FI-80<strong>10</strong>1 Joensuu, Finland<br />
c Institute of Problems of Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Chernogolovka, Moscow<br />
Region142432, Russia<br />
e-mail: Ebbe.Nordlander@chemphys.lu.se<br />
Metalloenzymes with dinuclear active sites are prevalent in Nature. The active sites have common structural<br />
traits; for example, structural features shared by most such enzymes include the presence of one or two bridging<br />
carboxylate bridges and one or two exogenous oxygen-containing (oxo-, hydroxo or water) bridges [1]. Despite<br />
these structural resemblances, the mechanistic diversity of this class of enzymes is striking. Utilizing a number<br />
of framework ligands that have been designed to permit the structural emulation of most dinucear<br />
metalloenzymes [2,3], we have prepared a number of active site mimics that are not only structural, but in<br />
several cases also functional, model complexes for a number of enzymes, in particular hydrolases and<br />
monooxygenases. This lecture will highlight a number of examples of this research, including model complexes<br />
for the active sites of soluble methane monooxygenase, urease, zinc phosphotriesterase and purple acid<br />
phosphatases.<br />
Acknowledgements: The authors would like to thank the Swedish research council (VR) for financial support.<br />
This research is carried out within the framework of the international graduate school ‘Metal sites in<br />
biomolecules: structures, regulation and mechanisms’ (www.biometals.eu).<br />
References:<br />
[1] M. Jarenmark, H. Carlsson, E. Nordlander, Comptes Rendus Chimie, <strong>10</strong>, 433 (2007).<br />
[2] H. Carlsson, M. Haukka, A. Bosseksou, J.-M. Latour, E. Nordlander, Inorg. Chem., 43, 8252 (2004).<br />
[3] M. Jarenmark, S. Kappen, M. Haukka E. Nordlander, Dalton Trans., 993 (2008).<br />
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SL24. Nickel-related Peptide Bond Hydrolysis: from Carcinogenesis to<br />
Biotechnology<br />
W. Bal a , E. Kopera a , A. Krężel b , J. Poznański a , A. Wysłouch-Cieszyńska a<br />
a<br />
Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Pawinskiego 5a, 02-<strong>10</strong>6, Warsaw,<br />
Poland,<br />
b<br />
Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Wrocław, Tamka 2, 50-137, Wrocław, Poland<br />
e-mail: wbal@ibb.waw.pl<br />
Ni(II) is a human carcinogen, with molecular targets in the cell nucleus. A search of Ni(II) binding sites in<br />
histones – main nuclear proteins – yielded a sequence-specific Ni(II)-dependent reaction of peptide bond<br />
hydrolysis in model peptides and histone H2A: extTE!SHHKext (! = cleavage site, ext = chain extension). The<br />
reaction was stoichiometric, with Ni(II) bound as a square-planar (sp) complex with the C-terminal reaction<br />
product. This links the epigenetic and oxidative concepts in nickel carcinogenesis, as sp Ni(II) peptidic<br />
complexes are known oxidants [1]. Further studies revealed that the cleavage occurs in nearly all ext!BXHZext<br />
sequences (B = S or T), upon the formation of a specific “4N” sp complex involving the Ni(II) ion bound to B,<br />
X, and H residues [2]. The reaction starts with the acyl shift from the B amide to its OH group, followed by<br />
hydrolysis of the resulting ester. The B residue nitrogen remains bonded to Ni(II). Its amide-to-amine conversion<br />
promotes the reaction by enhancing Ni(II) binding. The reaction can be made highly sequence-specific at lower<br />
pH ~8. Bulky and hydrophobic X and Z residues are preferred (e.g. !SRHW), as shown by a combinatorial<br />
library. The presence of all required residues (!BXHZ) in the C-terminal product suggested an application of the<br />
reaction for removing affinity tags from recombinant proteins. A successful demonstration of such process<br />
completed a pathway of our discovery from basic research to practical applications.<br />
References:<br />
[1] AA Karaczyn, W Bal, SL North, RM Bare, VM Hoang, RJ Fisher, KS Kasprzak, The octapeptidic end of the<br />
C-terminal tail of histone H2A is cleaved-off in cells exposed to carcinogenic Ni(II). Chem Res Toxicol 16,<br />
1555-1559, 2003 and refs. therein.<br />
[2] A Krężel, M Mylonas, E Kopera, W Bal, Sequence-specific Ni(II)-dependent peptide bond hydrolysis in a<br />
peptide containing threonine and histidine residues, Acta Biochim Polon 53, 721–727, 2006<br />
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SL25. Copper Binding to the Prion Protein: a Controversial Issue<br />
M. Remelli a , D. Bacco a , E. Gralka b , R. Guerrini c , H. Kozłowski b , D. Valensin d<br />
a<br />
Dipartimento di Chimica, Università di Ferrara, via L. Borsari 46, 44<strong>10</strong>0, Ferrara, Italy<br />
b<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong>, Wroclaw, Poland<br />
c<br />
Dipartimento di Scienze Farmaceutiche, Università di Ferrara, via Fossato di Mortara 17/19, 44<strong>10</strong>0, Ferrara,<br />
Italy<br />
d<br />
Dipartimento di Chimica, Università di Siena, Via Aldo Moro, 53<strong>10</strong>0, Siena,<br />
e-mail: rmm@unife.it<br />
The prion protein (PrPC) is a cell-surface glycoprotein, mainly expressed in liver and brain; its biological<br />
function is mostly unknown. However, there is class of neurodegenerative disorders, i.e. prion diseases, where<br />
high amounts of a modified isoform of PrPC, named PrPSc (scrapie form), abnormally accumulate in neuronal<br />
cells [1]. The PrPC conversion to PrPSc involves only the secondary and tertiary structure of the protein, but it<br />
deeply modifies its chemical properties; the conformational conversion can be caused by familial mutations,<br />
sporadic and even infectious factors [2]. It has been widely demonstrated that PrPC is able to bind copper ions<br />
[3-6]. It can cooperatively bind four copper ions at its unstructured N-terminal, in the so-called “octarepeat<br />
region” (residues 60–91) [5, 6], while other two binding sites are located in correspondence of His-96 and His-<br />
111 residues [3, 7-9]. In this regard, some points are still under investigation: the relative strength of these<br />
binding sites with reference to both the physiologically relevant ligands and the octarepeat domain of the protein<br />
itself; the possible preference by the CuII ion for His-96 or His-111; the possible simultaneous participation of<br />
both His to copper binding; the complex geometry and the donor atoms; the role played by the other amino<br />
acidic residues surrounding the anchoring site. In order to better clarify these points, some fragments of PrPC,<br />
containing His-96 and/or His-111, and their analogues have been taken as model peptides and investigated by<br />
means of potentiometric, calorimetric, UV-VIS, CD, EPR and NMR spectroscopic techniques.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Prusiner, S.B. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 1998, 95, 13363,<br />
[2] Prusiner S.B., N.Engl. J. Med. 2001, 344, 1516<br />
[3] Brown, D. R.; Qin, K.; Herms, J.W.; Madlung, A.; Manson, J.; Strome, R.; Fraser, P.E.; Kruck, T.A.; von<br />
Bohlen, A.; Schulz-Schaeffer, W.; Giese, A.; Westaway D.; Kretzschmar H. Nature, 1997, 390, 684.<br />
[4] Hornshaw MP, McDermott JR, Candy JM, Lakey JH., Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 1995 214:993–99<br />
[5] Stockel J, Safar J, Wallace AC, Cohen FE, Prusiner SB.. Biochemistry 1998 37:7185–93<br />
[6] D. R. Brown and H. Kozlowski, Dalton Trans., 2004, 1907.<br />
[7] Gaggelli, E.; Bernardi, F.; Molteni, E.; Pogni, R.; Valensin, D.; Valensin, G.; Remelli, M.; Łuczkowski, M.;<br />
Kozlowski, H. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2005, 127, 996<br />
[8] Berti, F.; Gaggelli, E.; Guerrini, R.; Janicka, A.; Kozlowski, H.; Legowska, A.; Miecznikowska, H.;<br />
Migliorini, C.; Pogni, R.; Remelli, M.; Rolka, K.; Valensin, D.; Valensin, G. Chem. Eur. J. 2007, 13, 1991.<br />
[9] Klewpatinond, M.; Davies, P.; Bowen, S.; Brown, D.R.; Viles, J.H. J. Biol. Chem. 2008, 2<strong>83</strong>, 1870.<br />
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SL26. Site-specific Interactions of Cu(II) with Alpha-Synuclein: Bridging<br />
the Molecular Gap Between Metal Binding and Aggregation<br />
A. Binolfi, a G. R. Lamberto, a R. Duran, b L. Quintanar, c C. W. Bertoncini, d J. M. Souza, e<br />
C. Cerveñansky, b M. Zweckstetter, f C. Griesinger, f a, f<br />
and C. O. Fernández<br />
a Instituto de Biología Molecular y Celular de Rosario, Argentina<br />
b Institut Pasteur de Montevideo e Instituto Clemente Estable, Uruguay<br />
c Centro de Investigación y Estudios Avanzados, Mexico<br />
d Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom<br />
e Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la República, Uruguay<br />
f Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, Germany<br />
e-mail: fernandez@ibr.gov.ar; cfernan@gwdg.de<br />
The aggregation of alpha-synuclein (AS) is a critical step in the etiology of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other<br />
neurodegenerative synucleinopathies. Protein-metal interactions play a critical role in AS aggregation and might<br />
represent the link between the pathological processes of protein aggregation and oxidative damage. Our previous<br />
studies established a hierarchy in AS-metal ion interactions, where Cu(II) binds specifically to the protein and<br />
triggers its aggregation under conditions that might be relevant for the development of PD. 1, 2 In this work we<br />
have addressed structural unresolved details related to the binding specificity of Cu(II) to AS. The structural<br />
properties of the Cu(II) complexes were determined by the combined application of Nuclear Magnetic<br />
Resonance (NMR), Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR), Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-MS), UV-visible<br />
spectroscopy and Circular Dichrosim (CD). Two independent, non-interacting copper-binding sites could be<br />
deflected at the N-terminal region of AS, with significant difference in their affinities for the metal ion. MALDI-<br />
MS provided unique evidences for the direct involvement of Met 1 as the primary anchoring residue for Cu(II).<br />
A comparative spectroscopic analysis between different variants of the protein allowed us to deconvolute the<br />
Cu(II) binding modes and to assign unequivocally the high affinity site to the N-terminal amino group of Met1<br />
and the low affinity site to that involving the imidazol ring of the sole His residue. Using competitive chelators<br />
the affinity of the first equivalent of bound Cu(II) was accurately determined to be in the submicromolar range.<br />
Our results prove that Cu(II) binding at the C-terminal region of the protein represents a non-specific, very low<br />
affinity process. These new insights into the bioinorganic chemistry of PD are central to understand the role of<br />
Cu(II) in the fibrillization process of AS.<br />
Acknowledgement<br />
C.O. Fernández thanks ANPCyT, Fundacion Antorchas, CONICET, Max Planck Society and the Alexander von<br />
Humboldt Foundation for financial support. C.O. Fernández is the head of a Partner Group of the Max Planck<br />
Institute for Biophysical Chemistry (Göttingen).<br />
References<br />
[1] R.M. Rasia, C.W. Bertoncini, D. Marsh, W. Hoyer, D. Cherny, M. Zweckstetter, C. Griesinger, T.M. Jovin,<br />
C.O. Fernández, Proc Natl Acad Sci USA, <strong>10</strong>2, 4294 (2005).<br />
[2] A. Binolfi, R.M. Rasia, C.W. Bertoncini, M. Ceolin, M. Zweckstetter, C. Griesinger, T.M. Jovin and C.O.<br />
Fernández, J Am Chem Soc, 128, 9893 (2006).<br />
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SL27. Combined Theoretical and Experimental Studies of the Reaction<br />
Intermediates in the TauD Enzyme<br />
F. Neese<br />
Inst. for Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, University of Bonn, Wegelerstrassee 12, 53115, Bonn, Germany<br />
e-mail: theochem@thch.uni-bonn.de<br />
Combined Theoretical and Experimental Studies of the Reaction Intermediates in the TauD Enzyme Shengfa Ye,<br />
Carsten Krebs, Martin Bollinger, Frank Neese High-valent iron sites play a fundamental role in bioinorganic<br />
chemistry as reaction intermediate in heme- and nonheme iron enzymes. To elucidate their geometric and<br />
electronic structure and function is therefore a key in understanding the reaction mechanisms of these enzymes.<br />
In recent years, we have – in close collaboration with our experimentally working project partners - studied a<br />
variety of mono- and dinuclear iron sites in proteins and model complexes. The lecture will stress the impact of<br />
the combination of quantum chemistry and spectroscopy for the elucidation of the structures of short lived<br />
intermediates that are not amenable to crystallographic studies.<br />
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SL28. The Reaction Mechanism of Heme Peroxidases and Catalases.<br />
A QM/MM Molecular Dynamics Study<br />
M. Alfonso-Prieto a , P. Vidossich a , X. Carpena b , I. Fita b , P. Loewen c , E. Derat d , S. Shaik e ,<br />
C. Rovira a,f<br />
a<br />
Computer Simulation and Moceling Laboratory, Parc Científic de Barcelona, Baldiri Reixac <strong>10</strong>-12, 08028<br />
Barcelona, Spain.<br />
b<br />
Institut de Biologia Molecular (IBMB-CSIC), Institut de Recerca Biomèdica (IRB), Parc Científic de<br />
Barcelona, Josep Samitier 1-5, 08028 Barcelona, Spain.<br />
c<br />
Department of Microbiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada.<br />
e<br />
Laboratoire de Chimie Organique, Institut de Chimie Moléculaire, Université Pierre et Marie Curie-Paris 6, 4<br />
place Jussieu B. 229, 75005 Paris, France.<br />
d<br />
Department of Organic Chemistry and the Lise Meitner-Minerva Center for Computational Quantum<br />
Chemistry, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 91904 Jerusalem, Israël.<br />
f<br />
Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats (ICREA), Passeig Lluís Companys, 23, 08018 Barcelona,<br />
Spain<br />
e-mail : crovira@pcb.ub.es<br />
Heme peroxidases and catalases constitute an important group of enzymes that are found in nearly all living<br />
organisms. Catalases decompose protect the cells from the toxic H2O2 by degrading it into oxygen and water,<br />
whereas peroxidases use H2O2 to oxidize organic substrates. Both enzymes form a high-valent iron-oxo species,<br />
called Compound I (Cpd I), which is their primary reaction intermediate. 1,2<br />
Enz (Por–Fe III ) + H2O2 → Cpd I (Por ●+ -Fe IV =O) + H2O<br />
An important question concerning the catalytic cycle of these enzymes concerns the properties of the reaction<br />
intermediates and the mechanism of their formation. Molecular modeling complements experimental<br />
observations in the attempt to clarify structure-function relationships. We present results of modeling studies of<br />
the active species in Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP), 3 a classical monofunctional peroxidase, Helicobacter Pylori<br />
catalase, 4 a monofunctional catalase, as well as KatG, 5 a bifunctional catalase-peroxidase. The calculations are<br />
performed by means of DFT QM/MM optimizations as well as Car-Parrinello QM/MM molecular dynamics<br />
simulations.<br />
References:<br />
[1] P. Nichols, I. Fita, P. C. Loewen, Enzymology and Structure of Catalases. In Advances in Inorganic<br />
Chemistry, Sykes, A. G., Mauk, G., Eds.; Academic Press: 2001; pp 51-<strong>10</strong>6.<br />
[2] P. Jones, H. B. Dunford, J. Inorg. Biochem. 99, 2292 (2006).<br />
[3] E. Derat, S. Shaik, C. Rovira, P. Vidossich, M. Alfonso-Prieto, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 129, 6346 (2007).<br />
[4] M. Alfonso-Prieto, A. Borovik, X. Carpena, G. Murshudov, W. Melik-Adamyan, I. Fita, C. Rovira, P. C.<br />
Loewen, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 129, 4193 (2007).<br />
[5] P. Vidossich, M. Alfonso-Prieto, X. Carpena, P. C. Loewen, I. Fita, C. Rovira, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 129,<br />
13436 (2007).<br />
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SL29. Towards Semi-synthetic Metallo-enzymes; Merging Biochemistry<br />
with Organometallics<br />
B. Wieczorek, a H. P. Dijkstra, a L. Rutten, b M. R. Egmond, c M. Lutz, b P. Gros, b G. van Koten, a<br />
and R. J. M. Klein Gebbink.<br />
a Chemical Biology & Organic Chemistry, Utrecht University, Padualaan 8, 3584 CH, Utrecht, Netherlands<br />
b Crystal and Structural Chemistry, Utrecht University, Padualaan 8, 3584 CH, Utrecht, Netherlands<br />
c Membrane Enzymology, Utrecht University, Padualaan 8, 3584 CH, Utrecht, Netherlands<br />
The development of novel anchoring strategies for transition-metal complexes to proteins has high potential for<br />
future applications in the fields of catalysis, protein structure elucidation (NMR, X-Ray, MS) and medicinal<br />
chemistry (MRI contrast agents, radiopharmaceuticals). In using transition metal complexes as enzyme<br />
modifying agents has, the enzyme backbone may act as a chiral scaffold for the transition metal moiety, alter its<br />
(enantio)selectivity and enhance its water-solubility. Our laboratory has developed a selective anchoring method,<br />
in which organometallic pincer complexes are covalently attached to the active site of a lipase via a phosphonate<br />
linker. [1,2] The crystal structure data of different semisynthetic pincer-metalloenzymes have been solved and<br />
are presented here (Figure 1).<br />
Coordination studies with different bulky phosphine ligands, show that the metal centre in the semi-synthetic<br />
enzymes is available for coordination. In addition, the use of these semisynthetic pincer-metalloenzymes as<br />
abiotic C-C coupling catalysts in aqueous media is explored.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Kruithof., C.A., Casado, M.A., Guillena, G.A., Egmond, M.R., van der Kerk-van Hoof, A., Heck, A.J.R.,<br />
Klein Gebbink, R.J.M., van Koten, G. Chem. Eur. J. 11 (2005) 6869.<br />
[2] Kruithof, C.A., Dijkstra, H.P., Lutz, M., Spek, A.L., Egmond, M.R., Klein Gebbink, R.J.M., van Koten, G.<br />
Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. accepted for publication.<br />
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A. Ivancich<br />
SL30. Tryptophanyl Radicals as Reactive Intermediates<br />
in Mono- and Bi-functional Peroxidases<br />
Institut de Biologie et des Biotechnologies (iBiTec-S), CEA Saclay and CNRS URA 2096. Centre d’Etudes de<br />
Saclay. Bat 532. F-91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France.<br />
Protein-based radicals are involved in the redox chemistry of metalloproteins. Tyrosyl and tryptophanyl radicals<br />
have specific roles in electron and PCET process of selected enzymes, a well documented example being<br />
ribonucleotide reductase [1]. Such radical species can be also directly involved in enzyme catalysis, with a<br />
specific role in substrate oxidation [2]. In particular, we have shown that the so-called catalase-peroxidases<br />
(KatGs) form tryptophanyl radicals as alternative oxidizing intermediate(s) to [(Fe(IV)=O) Por •+ ] species<br />
[3,4,5]. Taken together, the very high number of Trp and Tyr present in these bifunctional peroxidases and the<br />
apparent fine-tuning of these enzymes for well defined protein-based oxidation sites indicate that some of the<br />
Trp and Tyr may have a role in accelerating electron transfer between the heme active site and subtrate<br />
oxidation sites. In contrast to monofunctional peroxidases, the KatGs distal heme side is more crowded [6] thus<br />
impairing the existence of the substrate binding site typically found in monofunctional peroxidases [7].<br />
Defining the number and the chemical nature of radical species associated to the oxidizing intermediates as well<br />
as those residues related with ET is an important step for understanding the reactivity of these enzymes towards<br />
substrates. Selected Trp and Tyr mutations related to the different roles will be discussed. A complementary<br />
approach consisting in engineering a Trp radical site to mimic the naturally occurring site, as in the case of<br />
lignin peroxidase will also be discussed. Our powerful approach consists on combining multifrequency (9-285<br />
GHz) EPR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography with site-directed mutagenesis, deuterium labeling and<br />
kinetic studies to characterize both radical formation and substrate oxidation.<br />
References:<br />
[1] J. Stubbe, D. G. Nocera, C. S. Lee, M. C. Chang. Chem. Rev., <strong>10</strong>3, 2167 (2003).<br />
[2] J. Stubbe,W. A. van der Donk. Chem. Rev., 98, 705 (1998).<br />
[3] A. Ivancich, A., C. Jakopitsch, M. Auer, S. Un, C. Obinger. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 125, 14093 (2003).<br />
[4] C. Jakopitsch, C. Obinger, S. Un, A. Ivancich. J. Inorg. Biochem., <strong>10</strong>1, <strong>10</strong>91 (2006).<br />
[5] R. Singh, J. Switala, P. C. Loewen, A. Ivancich. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 129, 15954 (2007).<br />
[6] T. Deemagarn, B. Wiseman, X. Carpena, A. Ivancich, I. Fita, P. C. Loewen. Proteins, 66, 219 (2007).<br />
[7] A. Henriksen, D. J. Schuller, K. Meno, K. G. Wellinder, A. T. Smith, M. Gajhede. Biochemistry, 37, 8054<br />
(1998).<br />
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SL31. Investigating the Post-translational Modification of Cysteine<br />
Dioxygenase<br />
T. Kleffmann a , S. M. Wilbanks a , G. N. L. Jameson b<br />
a Department of Biochemistry, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand.<br />
b Department of Chemistry, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand<br />
e-mail: gjameson@chemistry.otago.ac.nz<br />
It is crucial for healthy cells that the correct concentrations of the amino acid cysteine are maintained. A build up<br />
of cysteine is observed in Parkinson’s disease [1, 2] and other pathologies when there is a failure to break<br />
cysteine down. Degradation of cysteine involves a sequence of enzymatic reactions. The first and regulating<br />
reaction is catalysed by the enzyme cysteine dioxygenase (CDO).<br />
Present in organisms from bacteria [3] to humans [4], CDO catalyses the oxidation of cysteine to a cysteine<br />
sulfinate (Scheme). The oxidation occurs by addition of molecular oxygen (O2) to the sulfur atom of the cysteine<br />
thiol (-SH). The heart of the active site of CDO is a mono-iron site coordinated by three histidine residues. CDO<br />
is therefore a member of a larger group of proteins known as the non-heme mono-iron proteins, which have<br />
gained considerable interest in recent years and have been the subject of numerous reviews. This interest stems<br />
from their ability, even with such a simple active site, to catalyze a wide range of processes that contribute to a<br />
variety of important biochemical processes.<br />
CDO’s catalytic site is also unusual in containing a cross-link (Cys93 to Tyr157) observed in only three other<br />
enzymes. [5-7] Formation of this cross-link converts this enzyme from an immature, less active form to the<br />
mature, fully active form. The cross-link formation in CDO depends on the substrate cysteine, [8] suggesting a<br />
novel feedback mechanism for enzyme activation in control of sulfur metabolism. We have isolated immature<br />
protein and completely determined the cross-link’s structure by mass spectrometry. Although the available X-ray<br />
crystal structures show “snap shots” of the catalytic site, mechanisms both of cross-link formation and cysteine<br />
oxidation remain to be determined.<br />
In this presentation we will bring the present knowledge up-to-date and sketch the way in which our future<br />
studies will go.<br />
Acknowledgement: The Chemistry Department and the Division of Sciences of the University of Otago, and the<br />
University of Otago Research Grant Committee for financial support.<br />
References:<br />
[1] M. H. Stipanuk, J. E. Dominy Jr., J.-I. Lee, R. M. Coloso, J. Nutr., 136 (6S), 1652S (2006).<br />
[2] M. T. Heafield, S. Fearn, G. B. Steventon, R. H. Waring, A. C. Williams, S. G. Sturman, Neurosci. Lett., 1<strong>10</strong><br />
(1-2), 216 (1990).<br />
[3] J. E. Dominy Jr., C. R. Simmons, P. A. Karplus, A. M. Gehring, M. H. Stipanuk, J. Bacteriol., 188 (15), 5561<br />
(2206).<br />
[4] S. Ye, X. A. Wu, L. Wei, D. Tang, P. Sun, M. Bartlam, Z. Rao, J. Biol. Chem., 282 (5), 3391 (2007).<br />
[5] N. Ito, S. E. V. Phillips, C. Stevens, Z. B. Ogel, M. J. McPherson, J. N. Keen, K. D. S. Yadav, P. F. Knowles,<br />
Nature, 350 (6313), 87 (1991).<br />
[6] R. Schnell, T. Sandalova, U. Hellman, Y. Lindqvist, G. Schneider, J. Biol. Chem., 280 (29), 27319 (2005).<br />
[7] M. M. Whittaker, J. W. Whittaker, J. Biol. Chem., 278 (24), 22090 (2003).<br />
[8] J. E. Dominy Jr., J. Hwang, S. Guo, L. L. Hirschberger, S. Zhang, M. H. Stipanuk, J. Biol. Chem., 2<strong>83</strong> (18),<br />
12188 (2008).<br />
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SL32. Spectroscopic and Structural Studies of Iron Center and Tyrosyl<br />
Radical in Mammalian, Fish and Bacterial Ribonucleotide Reductase<br />
A.K. Røhr a , A.B. Tomter a ,G.K. Sandvik a , J. Bergan a , A.L. Barra b , G.E. Nilsson . a , K.R.<br />
Strand a , K.K. Andersson a<br />
a Department of Molecular Biosciences, Univ of Oslo, PO Box <strong>10</strong>41 Blindern, 0316, Oslo, Norway<br />
b Grenoble High Magnet Field Laboratory GHMFL, CNRS, 25, Rue des Martyres, B.P: 166, FR-38042,<br />
Grenoble, France<br />
e-mail: k.k.andersson@imbv.uio.no<br />
Ribonucleotide reductase (RNR) is the enzyme that converts ribonucleotides to corresponding<br />
deoxyribonucleotides. The R2 subunit of the enzyme complex reacts with ferrous iron and dioxygen to generate<br />
a diferric iron-oxygen cluster and a tyrosyl radical that is essential for enzymatic activity [1]. A p53 induced<br />
isoform of the R2 subunit (p53R2) is proposed to be involved in the production of deoxyribonucleotides for<br />
DNA repair and mitochondrial DNA. The human (Class Ia) R2, bacterial (Class Ib) R2 and murine (Class Ia)<br />
p53R2 proteins have been studied by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), magnetic circular dichroism<br />
(MCD) and CD like for mouse R2 [2]. While the studies of the active diferric iron-oxygen cluster and the tyrosyl<br />
radical (also hydrogen binding to the tyrosyl radical) [1, 3, 4] together with the mixed valent form (Fe(II)-Fe(III)<br />
cluster) [3] shows little or no variation between the R2 and p53R2 subunits, also in fish, the MCD and X-band<br />
integer spin EPR studies reveals a difference between the R2 and p53R2 diferrous forms [2] (see also poster by<br />
Ane B. Tomter of Class Ib RNR-R2) and the p53R2 lacks the cooperatively binding of Fe(II) or Co(II) [1, 2, 3,<br />
5, 6]. Taken together the interaction with R1 subunit of RNR are similar for both mammalian and fish R2 and<br />
p53R2 active and possibly mixed valent forms, while the p53R2 do not need to be regulated by cooperatively<br />
binding of Fe(II) as it is induced upon DNA damage [7]. Novel 3D structures have been determined of other<br />
RNR related proteins from B. cereus. In Figure is shown in green diferrous cluster with actetate bound and in red<br />
diferric iron-oxygen cluster demonstrating carboxylate shift in mouse RNR-R2.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Andersson K.K.(ed) Ribonucleotide reductase, Nova Science, 2008, <strong>ISBN</strong>: <strong>978</strong>-1-60456-199-9<br />
[2] Strand, K.R., Yang, Y.-S., Andersson, K.K., Solomon, E.I. Andersson and E.I. Solomon (2003) Circular<br />
dichroism and magnetic circular dichroism studies of the biferrous form of the R2 subunit of ribonucleotide<br />
reductase from mouse. Comparison to the R2 from E. coli and other binuclear ferrous enzymes. Biochemistry,<br />
2003, 42; 12223-12234.<br />
[3] Kolberg M., Strand K.R., Graff P., Andersson K.K. Radicals in Three Different Classes of Ribonucleotide<br />
Reductases: Structural and Functional Basis. Biochim. Biophys. Acta- Proteins and Proteomics, 2004, 1699; 1-<br />
34.<br />
[4] K.K. Andersson, P. P. Schmidt, B. Katterle, K. R. Stand, A. Palmer, S.-K. Lee, E. I. Solomon, A. Gräslund,<br />
A.-L. Barra Examples of High Frequency EPR Studies in Bioinorganic Chemistry. J. Biol. Inorg. Chem. 2003, 8;<br />
235-247.<br />
[5] K.R. Strand, S. Karlsen, K.K. Andersson. Cobalt substitution of mouse R2 ribonucleotide reductase as a<br />
model for the reactive diferrous state. Spectroscopic and structural evidence for a ferromagnetically coupled<br />
dinuclear cobalt cluster. J. Biol. Chem. 2002, 277; 34229-34238.<br />
[6] K.R. Strand, S. Karlsen, S., M. Kolberg, Å.K. Røhr, C.H. Gørbitz, K. K. Andersson. Crystal Structural<br />
Studies of Changes in the Native Dinuclear Iron Center of Ribonucleotide Reductase Protein R2 from Mouse J.<br />
Biol. Chem. 2004, 279; 46794-46801<br />
[7] Wei P.P, Tomter A.B, Røhr, Å.K. Andersson K.K., Solomon, E.I. Circular dichroism and magnetic circular<br />
dichroism studies of the active site of p53R2 from human and mouse: iron binding and nature of the biferrous<br />
site relative to other ribonucleotide reductases. Biochemistry, 2006, 45; 14043-14051<br />
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SL33. Lanthanide Complexes of Schiff Bases Derived from Biogenic<br />
Diamines as Potential Synthetic Nucleases<br />
W. Radecka-Paryzek<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Grunwaldzka 6, 60-780, Poznań, Poland,<br />
e-mail: wrp@amu.edu.pl<br />
Non-enzymatic hydrolysis of DNA and RNA has attracted much interest, because it is essential for further<br />
developments in biotechnology, molecular biology, therapy and related fields. There are no natural enzymes<br />
showing sufficient sequence-specifity in RNA scission. Thus, artificial enzymes, which selectively hydrolyse<br />
DNA and RNA at the target position with a desired specifity, are crucially important. A few years ago, the<br />
catalytic activity of complexes containing lanthanide ions for hydrolysis of nucleic acids was discovered. This<br />
efficiency results from the conjuction of peculiar chemical and structural properties of the lanthanides associated<br />
with their 4f configuration, and rapid ligand exchange rate. These characteristics make them well-suited to be<br />
catalytic centers in the development of artificial ribonucleases. The lanthanide complexes obtained by us as the<br />
first examples of the usefulness of these metal ions as templates in the metal-promoted synthesis of the<br />
macrocyclic Schiff bases have found to be very effective catalysts for hydrolytic cleavage and transesterification<br />
of RNA phosphate diester backbone. In this contribution we wish to report the specific properties of lanthanide<br />
Schiff base complexes derived from biogenic amines (putrescine, cadaverine, spermine and spermine analogues),<br />
bound to a DNA oligomer (across succinic acid linker) as the sequence-recognizing moieties which are able to<br />
selectively hydrolyse RNA at the target site.<br />
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SL34. Biochemical and Medicinal Application of Cage Transition<br />
Metal Complexes<br />
Yan Z. Voloshin, a Oleg A. Varzatskii, b Yurii N.Bubnov а<br />
a<br />
N.A.Nesmeyanov Institute of Organoelement Compounds RAS, 119991 Moscow, Russia<br />
e-mail: voloshin@ineos.ac.ru<br />
b<br />
V.I.Vernadskii Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry NANU, 03680 Kiev, Ukraine.<br />
The following main trends and the perspectives of practical application of the transition metal clathrochelates in<br />
biochemistry and medicine - encapsulation of radioactive metal ion for diagnostics and therapy; detoxifying<br />
biological systems and prolonged pharmaceuticals; pharmaceuticals for boron-neutron capture therapy;<br />
antioxidants; membrane transport of the metal ions; interaction of the cage metal complexes with nucleic acids<br />
and the potential of their self-assembling reactions in immunology and molecular biology (recognition of<br />
antibodies, antigens and the DNA sites); design of HIV inhibitors for the therapy - will be discussed.<br />
substratum<br />
substratum<br />
linker<br />
linker<br />
linker B(OH) 2<br />
H<br />
O<br />
N<br />
N<br />
O<br />
H<br />
linker<br />
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H<br />
O<br />
N<br />
N<br />
O<br />
H<br />
HO<br />
N N O H<br />
Fe 2+<br />
RB(OH) 2<br />
substratum<br />
B(OH) 2<br />
= flourescent substituent<br />
R = functionalizing substituent<br />
substratum linker<br />
N<br />
Fe<br />
N<br />
2+<br />
Y<br />
O O<br />
N<br />
O<br />
O<br />
N N<br />
O<br />
Y O<br />
R R<br />
N R<br />
R R R<br />
N<br />
Fe<br />
N<br />
2+<br />
O<br />
B<br />
O O<br />
N<br />
N N<br />
O<br />
O<br />
B O<br />
R<br />
N<br />
R<br />
substratum<br />
lin<br />
ker<br />
N<br />
Fe<br />
N<br />
2+<br />
B<br />
O O<br />
N<br />
O<br />
O<br />
N N<br />
O<br />
B O<br />
R R<br />
N R<br />
R R R<br />
lin<br />
ker<br />
substratum<br />
Y = H, SbEt 3<br />
Acknowledgement: This work was supported by RFBR (№06-03-32626, 07-03-121<strong>83</strong> and 07-03-12144).<br />
References:<br />
[1] Y.Z.Voloshin, N.A.Kostromina, R.Krämer, Clathrochelates: synthesis, structure and properties, Elsevier,<br />
Amsterdam, 2002.<br />
[2] A.Mokhir, R.Krämer, Y.Z.Voloshin, O.A.Varzatskii, Bioorg.Med.Chem.Lett., 14, 2927 (2004).<br />
[3] Y.Z.Voloshin, O.A.Varzatskii et al., Inorg. Chem., 44, 822 (2005); 47, 2155 (2008); Inorg.Chim.Acta, 360,<br />
1543 (2007); Russ.Chem.Bull., Int.Ed., 55, 22 (2006); Angew.Chem.Int. Ed., 44, 3400 (2005); Polyhedron, 26,<br />
2733 (2007); 27, 325 (2008).<br />
[4] Y.Z.Voloshin, O.A.Varzatskii, Y.N.Bubnov, Russ.Chem.Bull., Int.Ed., 56, 579 (2007) (a review).
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O1. Molecular Probes for the Active Site of P450cam and iNOS<br />
D.B. Goodin a , R.F. Wilson a , P. Glazer a , A. Annalora a , C.D. Stout a , and H.B. Gray b<br />
a Dept. of Molecular Biology, The Scripps Research Institute, <strong>10</strong>550 N. Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA<br />
b Dept. of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA<br />
Several families of molecular wires have been developed to probe the active site channels of P450cam and<br />
murine iNOS heme domain. These wires consist of ligand analogs tethered to a reporter, sensitizer or molecular<br />
surface. This allows photochemically or electrochemically initiated redox reactions to be explored, and offers a<br />
method for affinity based selection of binding behavior. We have examined the structural response of a series<br />
P450cam specific probes that vary in the position of hydrogen bonding groups, linker length and composition.<br />
Crystallographic structures reveal a significant structural plasticity of the distal substrate binding channel that<br />
arise from combinations of several modes of movements in the F, G, and B' helices. Changes in the hydrogen<br />
bonding interactions between wire and protein were observed to affect ligand orientation more than binding<br />
affinity, while the linker length and hydrophobicity have a significant impact on the conformation disorder in<br />
both the wire and protein. A separate family of wires using analogs of 6(R)-tetrahydro-L-biopterin (H4B) linked<br />
to Ru based photosensitizers were shown to bind to pterin free iNOS heme domain. Photoinduced reduction of<br />
ferric NOS was observed by excitation of the Ru(II) center in the presence of reductive quenchers. These wires<br />
are being examined for their potential to generate unstable intermediates in the NOS reaction cycle.<br />
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O2. Tracking Molecular Conformations of Cu-Zn Superoxide Dismutase<br />
J.G. Grossmann a , C.W. Yong b , R.W. Strange a , S.V. Antonyuk a , M.A. Hough a , W. Smith b ,<br />
S.S. Hasnain a<br />
a<br />
School of Biological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Crown Street, L769 7ZB, Liverpool, United Kingdom<br />
e-mail: J.G.Grossmann@liverpool.ac.uk<br />
b<br />
Computational Science and Engineering Department, STFC Daresbury Laboratory, Keckwick Lane, WA4<br />
4AD, Warrington, United Kingdom<br />
More than <strong>10</strong>0 different mutations in the gene for Cu-Zn superoxide dismutase (SOD1) cause familial forms of<br />
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - a fatal neurodegenerative disease in which aggregation of the SOD1 protein is<br />
considered to be the primary mode of pathogenesis [1]. SOD1 is active as a homodimer, containing one Cu and<br />
one Zn per monomer. Each monomer folds into an eight-stranded antiparallel β-barrel connected by external<br />
loops (see figure). Ala4Val, one of the most fatal mutations, causes a decrease in stability of the native<br />
conformation yet without affecting metal binding or net charge [1].<br />
Protein crystallography investigates structures of native and mutant proteins with differing metal content at<br />
atomistic levels. However, the underlying dynamic mechanisms have to be inferred from these static studies in<br />
crystalline forms and extrapolated to aqueous, physiological conditions. Hence the integration of X-ray<br />
scattering [2] and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation [3] techniques offer a crucial complement to high<br />
resolution crystallographic studies in understanding the molecular basis of protein destabilisation.<br />
Here we report on MD calculations (to ≈20ns) of the fully solvated wild-type SOD1 and the Ala4Val mutant<br />
protein in both the metal-free and metal-loaded states. The MD simulations are discussed in the light of X-ray<br />
scattering data which show significantly larger conformational changes for Ala4Val SOD1 upon metal loss as<br />
compared to the wild-type protein.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Valentine, J.S. et al. (2004) Copper-zinc superoxide dismutase and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Annu. Rev.<br />
Biochem. 74, 563-593<br />
[2] Hough, M.A. et al. (2004). Destabilisation of the dimer interface in SOD1 may result in disease causing<br />
properties: Structure of motor neuron disease mutants A4V and I113T. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. <strong>10</strong>1, 5976-<br />
5981<br />
[3] Strange, R.W. et al. (2007). Molecular dynamics using atomic-resolution structure reveal structural<br />
fluctuations that may lead to polymerization of human Cu-Zn superoxide dismutase. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.<br />
U.S.A. <strong>10</strong>4, <strong>10</strong>040-<strong>10</strong>044<br />
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O3. A Single Mutation in Nitrophorins from Blood-sucking Insects<br />
Flips the Heme Orientation by 180° around the C meso-α –C meso-α Axis<br />
M. Knipp a , F. Yang b , R.E. Berry b , H. Zhang b , M. Vašák, c F.A. Walker b<br />
a<br />
Max-Planck-Institut für Bioanorganische Chemie, Stiftstrasse 34-36, D-45470, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany<br />
e-mail: mknipp@mpi-muelheim.mpg.de<br />
b<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Arizona, 1306 East University Boulevard, 85721-0041, Tucson, AZ,<br />
USA<br />
c<br />
Institute of Biochemistry, University of Zürich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, CH-8057 Zürich, Switzerland<br />
Heme b is the most common of the heme cofactors that are found in heme proteins with various functions.<br />
Although the core structure (the tetrapyrrole ring) is highly symmetric, the distribution of the eight substituents<br />
(methyl, propionate, and vinyl groups) around the aromatic macrocycle results in a significantly lower<br />
symmetry. Insertion into the asymmetric pocket of a protein produces two different isomers A and B (see<br />
Figure). For most heme b proteins a preference for one orientation exists, but the reasons are not clear [1].<br />
Using 1 H NMR spectroscopy, stopped-flow kinetics, and other techniques, we found that two members of the<br />
class of NO transporting ferriheme proteins termed nitrophorins (NPs) exhibit opposite cofactor orientation, i.e.,<br />
NP2 stabilizes B orientation [2] whereas NP7 prefers A orientation [3]. This is also dramatically shown by CD<br />
spectroscopy. Examination of the structures of both proteins (61% amino acid sequence identity) identified E27<br />
in NP7, which is represented by V24 (V25) in NP2/3 (NP1/4), as a candidate to dictate the heme orientation.<br />
Appropriate mutant proteins were generated, NP2(V24E), NP7(E27Q), and NP7(E27V), and characterized. As a<br />
result, the heme orientation in NP2 was completely switched to A upon V24→E mutation. In good agreement,<br />
NP7(E27V) showed an A:B ratio of ~1:3. Overall, we identified a single amino acid residue to be responsible for<br />
the orientation of the heme b cofactor in the nitrophorins.<br />
References:<br />
[1] La Mar, G. N., Satterlee, J. D., De Ropp, J. S., Nuclear Magnetic Resonance of Hemoproteins; In The<br />
Porphyrin Handbook; Kadish, K. M., Smith, K. M., Guilard, R., Ed.; Academic Press, San Diego (USA), 2000;<br />
Vol. 5, pp 185-298.<br />
[2] Berry, R. E., Shokhireva, T. Kh., Filippov, I., Shokhirev, M. N., Zhang, H., Walker, F. A. Biochemistry 2007,<br />
46, 6<strong>83</strong>0-6843.<br />
[3] Knipp, M., Yang, F., Berry, R. E., Zhang, H., Shokhirev, M. N., Walker, F. A., Biochemistry 2007, 46,<br />
13254-13268.<br />
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O4. Supramolecular Trojan Horse for Cancer Cells<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Neuchatel, Case postale 158, 2009, Neuchatel, Switzerland<br />
e-mail: johan.mattsson@unine.ch<br />
Combining the "molecular clip" strategy developed by Stang [1] and the "molecular paneling" strategy<br />
developed by Fujita [2], we recently synthesized the "complex-in-a-complex" cations [(acac) 2 Pd⊂Ru 6 (p-<br />
Pr i<br />
C 6 H 4 Me) 6 (tpt) 2 (dhbq) 3 ] 6+<br />
and [(acac) 2 Pt⊂Ru 6 (p-Pr i<br />
-C 6 H 4 Me) 6 (tpt) 2 (dhbq) 3 ] 6+<br />
[3]. The cytotoxicity of the two<br />
host-guest systems, the empty hexaruthenium cage and the free complexes Pd(acac) 2 and Pt(acac) 2 have been<br />
evaluated as anticancer agent against A2780 human ovarian cancer cells. The difference in cytotoxicity of the<br />
different systems suggests that like a "Trojan Horse", once inside a cell, passive leaching of the guest from the<br />
cage accelerates and increases the cytotoxic effect.<br />
References:<br />
[1]C. J. Kuehl, Y. K. Kryschenko, U. Radhakrishnan, S. Russell Seidel, S. D. Huang, P. J. Stang, Proc. Natl.<br />
Acad. Sci. USA, 2002, 99, 4932-4936.<br />
[2] M. Fujita, M. Tominaga, A. Hori, B. Therrien, Acc. Chem. Res., 2005, 38, 371-380.<br />
[3] B. Therrien, G. Süss-Fink, P. Govindaswamy, A. K. Renfrew, P. J. Dyson, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2008, 47,<br />
3773-3776.<br />
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O5. Different Reaction Mechanism of Beta-diketone Cleavage in Heme and<br />
Non-heme Fe(II) Enzymes<br />
S. Leitgeb, G. Straganz, B. Nidetzky<br />
a Institute of Biotechnology and Biochemical Enginee, Graz University of Technology, Petersgasse 12/1, 80<strong>10</strong>,<br />
Graz, Austria<br />
e-mail: sleitgeb@tugraz.at<br />
Diketone-cleaving enzyme (Dke1) of Acinetobacter johnsonii [1] is a non-heme iron (II) dependent dioxygenase<br />
that belongs to the superfamily of the cupins [2]. The enzyme coordinates the active site metal by an unusual 3-<br />
His motif that deviates from the general 2-His-1-carboxylate motif [3] which is widespread and has been<br />
characterised extensively. We investigated the reaction mechanism of Dke1 in detail and proposed a reaction<br />
mechanism for the degradation of beta-diketones [4, 5].<br />
The heme-dependent enzyme horseradish peroxidase (HRP) has a very broad substrate spectrum and is also<br />
capable of cleaving beta-diketones. HRP has already been reported to cleave 2, 4-pentanedione in the absence of<br />
externally added hydrogen peroxide [6]. We made a detailed mechanistic investigation in order to elucidate the<br />
reaction mechanism. Therefore we used a set of various diketones, characterized the reaction kinetically and<br />
analyzed the product spectrum. We were able to distinguish between two mechanistic proposals be comparing<br />
the distribution of two different product pairs. We could show deviations from the reaction route in Dke1 and<br />
were able to present a different reaction mechanism for the degradation of beta-diketones in Dke1 and HRP.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Straganz, G.D. et al., Biochem. J., 369 (2003), 573-81.<br />
[2] Khuri, S. et al., Mol. Biol. Evol., 18 (2001), 593-605.<br />
[3] Hegg, E.L., and Que, L., Eur. J. Biochem., 250 (1997), 625-629.<br />
[4] Straganz, G.D. et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc., 126 (2004), 12202-12203.<br />
[5] Straganz, G.D. et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc., 127 (2005), 12306-12314.<br />
[6] Rodrigues, A.P. et al., Biochim. Biophys. Acta, 1760 (2006), 1755-1761<br />
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O6. Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Studies of Copper Binding Sites in<br />
Peptides Related to Neurodegenerative Diseases<br />
P. Dorlet a , C. Hureau b , P. Faller c<br />
a URA 2096- iBiTecS, CNRS, Bat 532 CEA Saclay, 91191, Gif-sur-Yvette, France<br />
b UPR 824, CNRS, 205 Route de Narbonne, 3<strong>10</strong>77, Toulouse, France<br />
c CNRS UPR 8241, Universite Paul-Sabatier, 205 route de Narbonne, 3<strong>10</strong>77, Toulouse, France<br />
The Prion Protein (PrP) and the amyloid-b peptide (Ab) are involved in transmissible spongiform<br />
encephalopathies and Alzheimer's disease, respectively, which are fatal neurodegenerative disorders.<br />
We have recently investigated the Cu(II) coordination to the N- and C-protected Ac-GGGTH-NH2 and<br />
Ac-GGGTHSQW-NH2 peptides [1, 2] as models of the His96 site in PrP, one of the proposed non-octarepeat Cu<br />
binding sites [3]. We have shown that, at pH 6.7, the Cu(II) coordination mode is 3N1O in the peptides. The<br />
binding mode becomes quantitatively 4N at pH higher than 8. At physiological pH (7.5), comparison of the EPR<br />
spectra obtained on the peptides with that recorded on the PrP protein by Burns and coworkers [3] suggests a<br />
3N1O binding mode in the protein [1] whereas a roughly 1:1 mixture of 3N1O and 4N coordination modes is<br />
encountered for the peptides [2] in agreement with the previous study of Burns [3].<br />
Concerning the Cu(II) coordination to the histidine-rich Ab peptide, there is yet no real coC Hureau, nsensus in<br />
the literature [4, 5]. We are currently working on the coordination of Cu(II) to the Ab16 peptide<br />
DAEFRHDSGYEVHHQK, the hydrophilic domain of the Ab peptide that contains all the ligands of the Cu(II)<br />
ion. We are using advanced EPR techniques in combination to specific amino-acid labeling in order to identify<br />
unambiguously the coordination sphere of the Cu(II) ion as a function of pH.<br />
References:<br />
[1] C. Hureau, L. Charlet, P. Dorlet, F. Gonnet, L. Spadini, E. Anxolabéhère-Mallart, J.-J. Girerd J. Biol. Inorg.<br />
Chem. 2006, 11, 735-744<br />
[2] C. Hureau, C. Mathé, P. Faller, T. A. Mattioli, P. Dorlet J. Biol. Inorg. Chem. 2008, in press<br />
[3] C. S. Burns, E. Aronoff-Spencer, G. Legname, S. B. Prusiner, W. E. Antholine, G. J. Gerfen, J. Peisach, G.<br />
Millhauser, Biochemistry 2003, 42, 6794-6803<br />
[4] E. Gaggelli, H. Kozlowski, D. Valensin, G. Valensin, Chem. Rev. 2006, <strong>10</strong>6, 1995-2044<br />
[5] C. Hureau, P. Faller, in preparation<br />
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O7. Crystal Structure of PerR: Characterization of the Regulation Site in<br />
the Active Protein and Unambiguous Identification of 2-oxo-histidine in the<br />
Oxidized Form<br />
V. Duarte a , D. Traoré a , A. El Ghazouani a , L. Jacquamet b , F. Borel b , J.-L. Ferrer b ,<br />
D. Lascoux c , J.-L. Ravanat d , G. Blondin a , C. Caux-Thang a , J.-M. Latour a<br />
a<br />
iRTSV - LCBM, CEA, 17 av. des Martyrs, 38054, Grenoble, France<br />
e-mail: victor.duarte@cea.fr<br />
b<br />
IBS - LCCP, CEA, 41 rue Jules Horowitz, 38027, Grenoble, France<br />
c<br />
IBS - LSMP, CEA, 41 rue Jules Horowitz, 38027, Grenoble, France<br />
d<br />
iNAC - SCIB - LAN, CEA, 17 av. des Martyrs, 38054, Grenoble, France<br />
Oxidative stress is generated by exposure to elevated levels of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). To avoid the<br />
harmful effects of ROS, cells constitutively express proteins to protect themselves. The expression of these<br />
proteins is under control of specific regulators. In Bacillus subtilis, the PerR protein is a metal-dependent sensor<br />
of H2O2. PerR is a dimeric zinc protein with a regulatory metal-binding site that coordinates either Fe 2+ (PerR-<br />
Zn-Fe) or Mn 2+ (PerR-Zn-Mn). While most of the peroxide sensors use redox-active cysteines to detect H2O2, it<br />
has been shown that reaction of PerR-Zn-Fe with H2O2 leads to the oxidation of one histidine (H) residue that<br />
binds the Fe 2+ ion. This metal-catalyzed oxidation of PerR leads to the incorporation of one oxygen atom into<br />
either H37 or H91. However the exact position of the added oxygen is still unknown. The present study reports<br />
the crystal structure of the active PerR-Zn-Mn protein, which reveals the nature of the regulatory metal binding<br />
site. We also present the x-ray structure of the oxidized PerR protein (PerR-Zn-ox) that clearly shows a 2-oxohistidine<br />
residue in position 37. 2-oxo-histidine formation is also demonstrated and quantified by HPLC-<br />
MS/MS. EPR experiments indicate that PerR-Zn-ox shows a significant affinity for the regulatory metal, albeit<br />
lower than that of the wild-type protein. However, due to the predominant oxidation of H37, the oxidized PerR<br />
protein shows a drastically reduced affinity for the DNA.<br />
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O8. Comparison of the Metal Binding Affinities of Prion and Amyloid<br />
Peptide Fragments<br />
I. Sóvágó<br />
Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Debrecen, Egyetem ter 1., 40<strong>10</strong>, DEBRECEN, Hungary<br />
e-mail: sovago@delfin.unideb.hu<br />
The proteins responsible for the development of various forms of neurodegenerative disorders are generally rich<br />
in histidyl residues. In the case of human prion protein six histidines are located in the disordered region of the<br />
protein and they are well separated from each other. The hexadecapeptide Aβ(1-16) is generally considered as<br />
the metal binding domain of amyloid peptides and it consists of three histidyl moieties; two of them are in<br />
adjacent while the third one is located in distant positions. The presence of aspartyl and glutamyl residues<br />
represents another important difference in the amino acid sequences of prion and amyloid fragments.<br />
In the past few years we performed potentiometric and spectroscopic studies on the copper(II) and zinc(II)<br />
complexes of a series of peptide fragments of prion and amyloid-β [1-3]. The results revealed that the metal<br />
binding affinities of the peptides are largely affected by the number and location of histidyl residues. It was<br />
found that both prion and amyloid fragments can form stable mono- and oligo-nuclear complexes with<br />
copper(II), while zinc(II) binding affinity of amyloid peptides is much higher than those of the prion fragments.<br />
Acknowledgements: This work was supported by the Hungarian Scientific Research Fund, OTKA T 04<strong>83</strong>52.<br />
References:<br />
[1] G. Di Natale, G. Grasso, G. Impellizzeri, D. La Mendola, G. Micera, N. Mihala, Z. Nagy, K Ősz, G.<br />
Pappalardo, V. Rigó, E. Razzarelli, D. Sanna, I. Sóvágó, Inorg. Chem., 2005, 44, 7214-7225.<br />
[2] V. Jószai, Z. Nagy, K. Ősz, D. Sanna, G. Di Natale, D. La Mendola, G. Pappalardo, E. Rizzarelli and I.<br />
Sóvágó, J. Inorg. Biochem., 2006, <strong>10</strong>0, 1399-1409.<br />
[3] K. Ősz, Z. Nagy, G. Pappalardo, G. Di Natale, D. Sanna, G. Micera, E. Rizzarelli, I. Sóvágó: Chem. Eur. J.,<br />
2007, 13, 7129-7143.<br />
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O9. Manganese- Oxo- Complexes as Water Oxidation Catalysts for<br />
Artificial Photosynthesis<br />
P. Kurz, H.-M. Berends, F. Tuczek<br />
Institute for Inorganic Chemistry, Christian Albrechts University Kiel, Otto-Hahn-Platz 6/7, 24098, Kiel,<br />
Germany<br />
e-mail: phkurz@ac.uni-kiel.de<br />
In nature, the oxygen evolving complex (OEC) of Photosystem II, a cluster containing four µ- oxo- bridged<br />
manganese atoms, catalyses the four-electron oxidation of water to molecular oxygen. Our aim is to develop<br />
water oxidation catalysts inspired by the architecture of the OEC for the construction of systems for artificial<br />
photosynthesis.<br />
For this purpose, we synthesise µ- oxo- bridged, dinuclear manganese complexes bearing oxidation stable<br />
supporting ligands (see Fig. for an example). Despite numerous reports concerning the synthesis and<br />
characterisation of such compounds, [1] studies about their interaction with water under oxidative conditions -<br />
and especially their ability to indeed catalyse O2 formation - are rather rare.<br />
A recent systematic screening of the reactions combinations of different manganese complexes and oxidants<br />
indicated that a larger number of manganese complexes than known so far catalyse oxygen formation, [2] but<br />
only if oxygen- transfer oxidants were used.<br />
We now found that oxygen- transfer is often no prerequisite for oxygen formation any more if the manganese<br />
complexes are fixed on surfaces (see Fig.), in agreement with a previous report.[3] The important implications of<br />
these results for both artificial water oxidation catalysis and oxygen formation by the OEC will be presented.<br />
Figure. left: The µ- oxo- bridged, dinuclear manganese complexes 1. right: An O2 evolution curve for the<br />
reaction of adsorbed 1 (16µmol per g kaolin clay) with Ce 4+ (20mM). No O2 is formed for the reaction of the<br />
clay alone or for 1 in solution.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Mukhopadhyay, S. et al. Chem. Rev. <strong>10</strong>4, 3981 (2004).<br />
[2] Kurz, P. et al. Dalton Trans. 2007, 4258.<br />
[3] Yagi, M.; Narita, K. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 126, 8084 (2004).<br />
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O<strong>10</strong>. Biocatalytic Alkene Cleavage Using Molecular Oxygen<br />
F.G. Mutti a , M. Lara b , S.M. Glueck b , W. Kroutil b<br />
a<br />
Dipartimento di chimica inorganica, metallorganica, University of Milan, via Venezian 21, I-20133, Milano,<br />
Italy<br />
e-mail: francesco.mutti@unimi.it<br />
b<br />
Department of organic and bioorganic chemistry, University of Graz, Heinrichstrasse 28, A-80<strong>10</strong>, Graz,<br />
Austria<br />
The oxidative cleavage of alkenes is a widely employed method in synthetic chemistry, particularly to<br />
introduce oxygen functionalities into molecules and remove protecting groups. Ozonolysis[1] is the most<br />
common way to perform this reaction although it shows some disadvantages as the need of low temperature (-<br />
78°C) and reducing reagents in molar amount. Alternative protocols envisage the use of heavy metals as Cr,<br />
Os or Ru. Some peroxidases[2] and dioxygenases[3] display this activity as a minor side reaction.<br />
An enviromentally friendly, biocatalytic approach is presented here. An enzyme preparation from the fungus<br />
Trametes hirsuta G FCC 047 was employed for the C=C cleavage of different compounds in aqueous buffer<br />
and using dioxygen (2 bar) as sole oxidative reagent[4] (Fig. 1).<br />
A double bond conjugated with a phenyl ring is required for the biocatalytic activity. Quantitative conversion<br />
was reached with t-anethole on analytical scale, whereas upscaling to 500 mg furnished 81% conversion (57%<br />
isolated yield).<br />
Experiments with labelled O2 and H2O using indene as substrate showed that only oxygen atoms from O2 were<br />
incorporated, although derived from different molecules. Thus, alkene cleavage undergoes neither a<br />
dioxygenase mechanism nor a monoxygenase one. Reactions in presence of superoxide dismutase did not<br />
influence the reaction, so free radical superoxide anion is not the active species. Additionally, this study<br />
indicated that the reaction is catalysed by a single enzyme.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Berglund, R.A., in Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis, Vol. 6 (ed.: L. A. Paquette), Wiley,<br />
New York (1995) 3<strong>83</strong>7-3843.<br />
[2] a) Ozaki, S. and Ortiz de Montellano, P.R., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 117 (1995) 7056-7064. b) Tuynman, J.L.,<br />
Ingeborg, M.K., Shoemaker, H.E. and Wever, R., J. Biol. Chem. 275 (2000) 3025-3030.<br />
[3] Bugg, T.D.H., Tetrahedron 59 (2003) 7075-7<strong>10</strong>1.<br />
[4] a) Mang, H., Gross, J., Lara, M., Goessler, H.E., Shoemaker, G.M., Guebitz, W. and Kroutil W., Angew.<br />
Chem. Int. Ed. 45 (2006) 5201-5203. b) Mang, H., Gross, J., Lara, M., Goessler, H.E., Shoemaker, G.M.,<br />
Guebitz, W. and Kroutil W., Tetrahedron 63 (2007) 3350-3354. c) Lara, M., Mutti, F.G., Glueck, S.M. and<br />
Kroutil W., Eur. J. Org. Chem. (2008) in press.<br />
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O11. Dioxygen Activation on a Dicopper Core with a Distorted<br />
Coordination Environment<br />
Y. Funahashi, K. Yoshii, T. Nishikawa, Y. Wasada-Tsutsui, Y. Kajita, T. Inomata, T. Ozawa,<br />
and H. Masuda<br />
Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Gokiso-cho, Showaku,<br />
Nagoya 466-8555<br />
Binding and activating dioxygen, and O-O bond formation and cleavage on dimetal centers are essentially<br />
important for O2-transportation, catalytic oxidation, and dioxygen-evolution in biological systems. In the<br />
biomimetic model studies of type III copper proteins, Tolman et. al clearly showed that relevant Cu2-O2 species,<br />
µ-η 2 :η 2 -peroxo dicopper(II) and bis(µ-oxo) dicopper(III) species have the interconversion equilibrium in the<br />
solution. In these valence isomers, the degree of O2-reduction and bond order between these oxygen atoms can<br />
be changed, inversely.<br />
In this study, we used (-)-sparteine (Sp) and α-isosparteine (αSp) as supporting ligands of central copper ions<br />
with distorted coordination. The corresponding copper(I) complexes of Sp isomers reacted with O2 at �80°C to<br />
form bis(µ oxo) dicopper(III) species, which can be transformed to a bridged and butterfly-shaped µ-η 2 :η 2 -peroxo<br />
dicopper(II) species by addition of benzoate (OBz). After extensive studies of this system, we succeeded in<br />
constructing a non-equilibrium Cu2-O2 system using dioxygen and hydrogen peroxide as an oxidant. The<br />
carboxylate-bridged and butterfly-shaped µ-η 2 :η 2 -peroxo dicopper(II) species potentially has much relevance to<br />
the reaction intermediates on stepwise O2-reduction in non-heme diiron proteins, and O2-evolving in<br />
photosystems.<br />
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O12. Comparative Structural, Spectral, and Acid Inertness Studies of<br />
Copper(II) Adamanzane Coordination Compounds:<br />
Effect of pH and Chloride Ions<br />
K. Jensen a, b , P.W. Thulstrup a , I. Søtofte c , M. Jensen b and M.J. Bjerrum a<br />
a Bioinorganic Chemistry, Department of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen.<br />
Thorvaldsensvej 40, 1871 Fredriksberg C. Denmark. (krje@life.ku.dk)<br />
b Hevesy Laboratory, Radiation Research Department, Risø DTU, National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy.<br />
Technical University of Denmark. Frederiksborgvej 399, 4000 Roskilde. Denmark.<br />
e-mail: Kristian.jensen@risoe.dtu.dk<br />
c Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Denmark. Kemitorvet 207, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby. Denmark<br />
An increased interest for the use of positron emission tomography (PET and PET/CT) scanners for “molecular”<br />
imaging has become more common at the hospitals along with the medical cyclotrons. Various copper isotopes<br />
have favorable decay properties for the use in both imaging and targeted radiotherapy.<br />
With copper radioisotopes there is a need for novel chelators which can form kinetically and thermodynamically<br />
stable coordination compounds, in order to avoid untimely dissociation of the radiolabelled compound. Thus, the<br />
stability of the copper compounds is of considerable importance in ligand design aimed at in vivo delivery of<br />
copper-radioisotopes.<br />
Adamanzanes [1] are a class of bicyclic tetraaza ligands, which are well-suited for this type of application.<br />
Adamanzane ligands were designed to form highly stable coordination compounds with Cu(II), among others<br />
metals.<br />
We have compared adamanzanes (A and B) and adamanzanes functionalized with carboxymethyl groups (C and<br />
D). The latter should be able to engage in six-coordination of the metal-ion, and furthermore neutralize the<br />
dicationic charge of Cu(II). We have applied cyclic voltammetry, UV-VIS and FT-IR spectroscopy in the study<br />
of the stability, particularly with regards to reduction, chloride ion concentration and inertness towards acidic<br />
decomposition in order to mimic in vivo conditions. Analyses are compared to solid state structures obtained via<br />
x-ray crystallography.<br />
A: [3 5 ]adz, B: [Cu([3 5 ]adz)Br] + C: (N’-CH2COOH)2[3 5 ]adz and D: [Cu((N’-CH2COO)2[3 5 ]adz)]<br />
References:<br />
[1]: Springborg J. Adamanzanes - Bi- and Tricyclic Tetraamines and Their Coordination Compounds. Dalton<br />
Transactions 2003;(9):1653-1665.<br />
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O13. Interaction of Zn7metallothionein-2 with Platinum-modified<br />
5’-guanosine Monophosphate (GMP) and DNA<br />
A.V. Karotki, M. Vašák<br />
Department of Biochemistry, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057, Zurich, Switzerland<br />
e-mail: karotki@bioc.unizh.ch<br />
The Cys- and Zn-rich proteins, metallothioneins (Zn7MT), represent a resistance factor in anticancer treatment,<br />
due to the strong reactivity of Pt drugs with S-donor ligands. Previously, we demonstrated that transdichlorodiammineplatinum<br />
(trans-DDP), but not cis-DDP in the reaction with Zn7MT retains the N-donor<br />
ligands [1]. In this study, we show by immunochemical analyses of human MT that platinum-modified DNA<br />
forms DNA−cis-/ trans-Pt−MT cross-links and that in the case of trans-DDP cross-links platinated MT is<br />
released with time. Kinetic studies using cis- and trans-DDP−GMP as a model showed that the initial rate of<br />
the reaction between Zn7MT and cis-DDP−GMP was 4-times higher than the trans-isomer. Quantification of<br />
Pt−S bonds, GMP, and Pt bound to MT revealed one specific binding site for cis-DDP−GMP. In the binding<br />
process the fast initial formation of 2 Pt−S bonds was followed by the slow formation of an additional Pt−S<br />
bond yielding an unusual S3NPt(II) coordination with N7-GMP as the only N-donor. The protein structure,<br />
closely spaced thiolate ligands and noncovalent interactions are likely responsible for the formation of such<br />
complex. In the reaction with trans-DDP−GMP the initial formation of 1 Pt−S bond was followed by a GMP<br />
release, due to the strong trans effect of sulfur, and the formation of a second Pt−S bond. Thus, besides Pt(II)<br />
sequestration, Zn7MT modulates the potency of anticancer drugs through the formation of DNA−Pt−MT crosslinks.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Knipp, M., Karotki, A. V., Chesnov, S., Natile, G., Sadler, P. J., Brabec, V., and Vasak, M. (2007), J. Med.<br />
Chem. 50, 4075−4086.<br />
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O14. Exploring New Treatment Options for Tuberculosis:<br />
Photodynamic Inactivation of Mycobacterium Smegmatis<br />
Department of Chemistry, North Carolina State University, 2620 Yarbrough Drive, 27695-8204, Raleigh, NC,<br />
United States,<br />
e-mail: efeese@ncsu.edu<br />
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading causes of death due to a single disease with 9.2 million new infections<br />
and 1.7 million deaths reported for 2006 alone. Efforts to control TB infection have been hampered by the rise of<br />
multiple-drug resistant strains, thereby necessitating research into new treatment options. Herein, we explore the<br />
feasibility of photodynamic inactivation (PDI) as an alternative approach to the current antibiotic-based<br />
tuberculosis treatments. Non-pathogenic Mycobacteria smegmatis was employed as a surrogate for<br />
M. tuberculosis and the reduction in colony forming units (CFU) was examined as a function of the<br />
photosensitizer (PS) concentration and light dose. Several commercially available photosensitizers were<br />
examined at micromolar to nanomolar concentrations. The most promising results were achieved using the<br />
cationic tetrakis-(1-methyl-4-pyridinio)porphyrin (146 nM), showing a 5-6 log unit reduction of CFU after<br />
irradiation (400-700 nm) for 5 minutes at 60 mW/cm 2 s. Longer irradiation times resulted in no CFUs being<br />
detected. Generally, positively charged photosensitizers showed PDI against M. smegmatis, whereas negatively<br />
charged PS were ineffective. Further data obtained using other photosensitizers, along with a comparison to<br />
analogous experiments with E. coli, will be presented. The data show that mycobacteria can be<br />
photodynamically inactivated, suggesting that PDI may be an attractive treatment option for drug-resistant<br />
tuberculosis.<br />
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O15. Lanthanide Metallacrowns as Anion Receptors and Potential MRI<br />
Contrast Agents<br />
M. Tegoni a , M. Remelli b , F. Dallavalle a , L. Marchiò a<br />
a<br />
Department of General and Inorganic Chemistry, University of Parma, Viale G.P. Usberti 17A, 43<strong>10</strong>0, Parma,<br />
Italy<br />
e-mail: matteo.tegoni@unipr.it<br />
b<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Ferrara, Via L. Borsari 46, 44<strong>10</strong>0, Ferrara, Italy<br />
Metallacrowns (MCs) are a class of metallamacrocycles structurally related to crown ethers with extraordinary<br />
capabilities of encapsulating various metal ions into the central cavity of a self-assembled supramolecule. [1]<br />
Peripheral divalent cations and bridging ligands form the metallacycle, while examples of core ions are Cu(II) in<br />
12-MC-4 and Ln(III) in 15-MC-5. Known since a decade, the 15-MC-5 complexes are capable to encapsulate<br />
selectively Ln(III) in presence of Ca(II) or uranyl, and to coordinate anions to the peripheral and core ions on<br />
both faces of the metallamacrocycle. [2]<br />
The capability of 15-MC-5 to bind the hydroxide ion arise from the high acidity of coordinated water molecules,<br />
one of which deprotonates at pH 4. These results obtained by thermodynamic studies in aqueous solution<br />
allowed also to establish that the 15-MC-5 formation is a real self-assembly and that the 15-MC-5 species are the<br />
only stable Ln(III) complexes up to pH 7.<br />
The remarkable ability of 15-MC-5 to coordinate carboxylates was studied by means of fluorescence and PGSE<br />
– NMR in water. The results demonstrate on a thermodynamic basis the observation that 15-MC-5 complexes of<br />
phenylalaninehydroxamate coordinate preferentially aromatic than aliphatic carboxylates in their hydrophobic<br />
pocket.<br />
The stability of Gd(III) 15-MC-5 with potential applications as MRI contrast agents in presence of competing<br />
ligands and endogenous metals has also been interpreted on the basis of thermodynamic data.<br />
References:<br />
[1] G. Mezei, C.M. Zaleski, V.L. Pecoraro, Chem. Rev., <strong>10</strong>7(11), 2007, 4933-5003.<br />
[2] C.S. Lim, A. Cutland Van Noord, J.W. Kampf, V.L. Pecoraro, Eur. J. Inorg. Chem., <strong>10</strong>, 2007, 1347-1350.<br />
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O16. Genetically Encoded Fluorescent Sensors for Intracellular Imaging of<br />
Transition Metal Homeostasis<br />
M. Merkx<br />
Biomedical Engineering,Laboratory of chemicla biology,PO box 513,5600 MB,Eindhoven,Netherlands<br />
e-mail: m.merkx@tue.nl<br />
The ability to image the concentration of transition metals in living cells in real time is important for<br />
understanding transition metal homeostasis and its involvement in diseases. Genetically encoded sensors that use<br />
fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) between two fluorescent proteins are attractive because they<br />
allow ratiometric detection, do not require cell-invasive procedures, and can be targeted to different locations in<br />
the cell. Here we present the development of several Zn(II) sensors with affinities ranging from 30 fM to 50<br />
microM Sensor proteins with a very high and tunable affinity (Kd = 30 fM -1.4 pM) were created by connecting<br />
two fluorescently labeled metal binding domains, CFP-Atox1 and WD4-YFP, using a series of flexible peptide<br />
linkers [1,2]. A conformational switch approach was employed to improve the ratiometric change of these<br />
sensors from ~0.15 to 2 [3], making them ideally suited to probe the very low free Zn(II) concentrations present<br />
in the cytosol. A second type of sensor was developed in which de novo Zn(II) binding sites were introduced<br />
directly on the surface of both fluorescent proteins (see figure). This sensor displayed an impressive, 9-fold<br />
increase in emission ratio in the presence of Zn(II) and allowed detection of Zn(II) from <strong>10</strong> nM to 1 mM. [4].<br />
The insights obtained from this work are generally applicable and can easily be extended to design FRET-based<br />
sensor proteins for other transition metal ions.<br />
References:<br />
[1] van Dongen, Dekkers, Spijker, Meijer, Klomp and Merkx (2006) J. Am. Chem. Soc. 128, <strong>10</strong>753-<strong>10</strong>762<br />
[2] van Dongen, Evers, Dekkers, Meijer, Klomp and Merkx (2007) J. Am. Chem. Soc. 129, 3494-3495<br />
[3] Vinkenborg, Evers, Reulen, Meijer and Merkx (2007) ChemBioChem 8, 1119-1121<br />
[4] Evers, Appelhof, de Graaf-Heuvelmans, Meijer, and Merkx (2007) J. Mol. Biol. 374, 411-425<br />
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O17. Synthesis And Dna Binding Studies Of End-Functionalised Metallo-<br />
Supramolecular Cylinders<br />
L. Cardo and M.J. Hannon<br />
School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, B15 2LH, Birmingham, United Kingdom<br />
e-mail: lxc577@bham.ac.uc<br />
The design and development of new metallo-based drugs, capable of interacting and selectively recognising the<br />
DNA, is a major challenge in the field of bioinorganic chemistry. We recently reported that di- and tetra-cationic<br />
supramolecular “cylinders” not only are able to bind in the major groove of natural polymeric DNA [1] and at<br />
the heart of DNA 3-way junctions [2], but they also exhibit a remarkable cytotoxic activity against cancer cell<br />
lines [3].<br />
These results motivated us to examine useful modifications of these complexes, particularly to explore whether<br />
DNA recognition motifs [4], such as amino acids or short peptides, might be attached to the cylinders to provide<br />
a route to targeting the cylinder activity to particular genes on the DNA. Furthermore, mono- and di-capping of<br />
the cylinders are both being investigated (Figure 1).<br />
Herein, we report a versatile procedure to end-functionalise the cylinders by amido bonds. This allow us to<br />
obtain our first hybrids [5]: one di-Fe(II) triple-stranded, two di-Cu(I) and one di-Ag(I) double-stranded<br />
cylinders have been conjugated to Gly-Gly-Ser peptide sequences; a di-Fe(II) triple stranded complex has also<br />
been fuctionalised with arginine residues and a very interesting effect on the chirality of the resulting helicate has<br />
been observed. DNA-binding and cleavage studies confirm that the end-functionalisation does not prevent the<br />
inherent cylinder DNA recognition properties from being expressed.<br />
Figure 1: Representation of designed end-functionalised triple stranded cylinder.<br />
Acknowledgement: University of Birmingham for funding.<br />
References:<br />
[1] M.J. Hannon, V. Moreno, M.J. Prieto, E. Molderheim, E. Sletten, I. Meistermann, C.J. Isaac, K.J. Sanders<br />
and A. Rodger, Angew. Chem., Intl. Ed., 40, 879 (2001); I. Meistermann, V. Moreno, M.J. Prieto, E.<br />
Moldrheim, E. Sletten, S. Khalid, P. M. Rodger, J.C. Peberdy, C.J. Isaac, A. Rodger and M.J. Hannon, Proc.<br />
Natl. Acad. Sci., 99, 5069 (2002); C. Uerpmann, J. Malina, M. Pascu, G.J. Clarkson, V. Moreno, A. Rodger, A.<br />
Grandas and M.J. Hannon, Chem. Eur. J. 11, 1750 (2005).<br />
[2] A. Oleksy, A.G. Blanco, R. Boer, I. Usón, J. Aymami, A. Rodger, M.J. Hannon and M. Coll, Angew. Chem.,<br />
Intl. Ed., 45 1227 (2005).<br />
[3] A.C.G. Hotze, B.M. Kariuki, M.J. Hannon, Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. 45, 4<strong>83</strong>9 (2006); G.I. Pascu, A.C.G.<br />
Hotze, C. Sanchez Cano, B.M. Kariuki, M.J. Hannon, Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. 46, 4374 (2007).<br />
[4] S. Neidle, Nucleic acid structure and recognition, Oxford University Press. Oxford (2002).<br />
[5] L. Cardo, M.J. Hannon, Inorg. Chim. Acta (2008), special issue, doi:<strong>10</strong>.<strong>10</strong>16/j.ica.2008.02.050, in press.<br />
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O18. X-ray Crystallographic Studies on DNA Binding Modes of Polyaminebridged<br />
Polynuclear Pt(II) Complexes<br />
S. Komeda a , A. Odani b , M. Chikuma c , N. Farrell d , L. Williams e<br />
a Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Suzuka University of Medical Science, 3500-3 Minamitamagaki-cho,<br />
513-0816, Suzuka, Japan<br />
e-mail: komedas@suzuka-u.ac.jp<br />
b School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kakuma-cho, 920-1192, Kanazawa, Japan<br />
c Graduate School of Pharmaceuticak Sciences, Osaka University of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4-20-1 Nasahara,<br />
569-<strong>10</strong>94, Takatsuki, Japan<br />
d Department of Chemistry, Virginia Commonwealth University, <strong>10</strong>01 West Main Street, 23284-2006, Richmond,<br />
VA, United States<br />
e School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, 30332-0400, Atlanta, GA, United<br />
States<br />
The extensive pre-associations of polyamine-bridged polynuclear Pt(II) complexes with DNA presumably arise<br />
from the high positive charge (+2 ~ +8) and would be involved in the mechanism of their anticancer actions [1].<br />
The results obtained from pre-association studies will allow us to estimate critical parameters in biological<br />
mechanism [2].<br />
Here we present three of X-ray crystal structures of a double-stranded B-DNA dodecamer,<br />
[d(CGCGAATTCGCG)]2 (Deckerson-Drew dodecamer: DDD), each bound non-covalently to different<br />
polynuclear platinum(II) complexes, [{cis-Pt(NH3)2(NH2(CH2)6NH3 + )}2-µ-{trans-Pt(NH3)2(NH2(CH2)6NH2)2}] 8+<br />
(AH78), [{Pt(NH3)3}2-µ-{trans-Pt<br />
(NH3)2(NH2(CH2)6NH2)2}] 6+ (AH44) and [{Pt(NH3)3}2-µ-{NH2(CH2)3NH2 +<br />
(CH2)4NH2 + (CH2)3NH2)}] 6+ (AH59). In the Pt-DDD crystal structures the phosphate backbone attracts the Pt<br />
complexes by a DNA binding unit, we call "Phosphate Clamp". A Phosphate Clamp is a cyclic structure with<br />
single OP, which accepts two hydrogen bonds, one from each of two am(m)ine ligands of a single Pt(II) center.<br />
By two sets of Phosphate Clamps polynuclear Pt(II) complexes track the DNA backbone along the single strand<br />
of the DDD or bridges two strands across the minor groove Implications of these findings are discussed.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Qu, Y.; Harris, A.; Hegmans, A.; Petz, A.; Kabolizadeh, P.; Penazova, H.; Farrell, N. J. Inorg. Biochem.<br />
2004, 98, 1591-1598<br />
[2] Komeda, S.; Moulaei, T.; Woods, K. K.; Chikuma, M.; Farrell N. P.; Williams, L. D. J. Am. Chem. Soc.<br />
2006, 128, 16092-16<strong>10</strong>3.<br />
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O19. DNA-based Asymmetric Catalysis - a Covalent Approach<br />
N. Sancho Oltra, G. Roelfes<br />
Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The<br />
Netherlands<br />
e-mail: N.Sancho.Oltra@rug.nl; http://Roelfes.fmns.rug.nl/<br />
The helical structure of DNA represents an attractive chiral scaffold for bio-inspired asymmetric catalysis.[1,<br />
2, 3] It has been demonstrated that when a copper complex is bound non-covalently to DNA, the chiral<br />
information is transferred directly from the DNA to the product of the catalyzed reaction resulting in high<br />
enantiomeric excesses for several reactions.<br />
Here, we present the first example of asymmetric DNA-based catalysis in which a metal complex is attached<br />
covalently to a well-defined position in the DNA. Covalent attachment allows precise control over the<br />
structure and geometry of the catalyst and, hence, activity and selectivity. To achieve this we introduce a novel<br />
modular approach towards the assembly of this new generation of DNA-based catalysts (see figure). Indeed,<br />
the enantiomeric excesses obtained for the copper(II) catalyzed Diels-Alder reaction in water proved to be very<br />
dependent on the design of the catalyst. Important factors included the distance between the complex and the<br />
DNA helix, the template length and the DNA sequence. Using an optimized design, ee's of up to 94% have<br />
been obtained.<br />
References:<br />
[1] G. Roelfes, B. L. Feringa, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2005, 44, 3230<br />
[2] G. Roelfes, A. J. Boersma, B. L. Feringa, Chem. Commun., 2006, 635<br />
[3] D. Coquière, B. L. Feringa, G. Roelfes, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2007, 46, 9308<br />
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O20. Biosynthetic Exchange of Bromide for Chloride and Strontium for<br />
Calcium in the Photosystem-II Oxygen Evolving Complex<br />
N. Ishida a , M. Sugiura b , F. Rappaport c , T.-L. Lai a , A.W. Rutherford a , A. Boussac a<br />
a<br />
DSV, iBiTec-S, URA CNRS 2096, CEA Saclay, 91191, GIf-sur-Yvette, France<br />
e-mail: alain.boussac@cea.fr<br />
b<br />
Department of Plant Biosciences, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, 599-8531, Sakai,<br />
Osaka, Japan<br />
c<br />
Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Institut de Biologie Physico-Chimique, CNRS UMR 71, 13 rue Pierre et<br />
Marie Curie, 75005, Paris, France<br />
Light-driven water oxidation by Photosystem II (PSII) is responsible for the O2 on Earth and most of the<br />
biomass. Refined 3D X-ray structures at 3.5 Å and at 3.0 Å resolution have been obtained by using PSII isolated<br />
from the thermophilic cyanobacterium Thermosynechococcus elongatus [1, 2]. The active site for water<br />
oxidation in PSII goes through five sequential oxidation states before O2 is evolved. It consists of a Mn4Cacluster<br />
close to a redox-active tyrosine residue and possibly Cl - as cofactor. To study the role of Ca 2+ and Cl - ,<br />
T. elongatus was grown in the presence of Sr 2+ instead of Ca 2+ and Br - instead of Cl - , in order to biosynthetically<br />
substitute the Ca 2+ and Cl - for Sr 2+ and Br - , respectively. Irrespective of the combination of the non-native ions<br />
used (Ca/Br, Sr/Cl, Sr/Br), the PSII could be isolated in a state that was fully intact but kinetically limited. The<br />
step(s) of the enzyme mechanism affected by the exchanges were identified then investigated by using timeresolved<br />
UV-visible absorption spectroscopy, time-resolved O2 polarography, thermoluminescence and EPR<br />
spectroscopy. The effect of the Ca/Sr and Cl/Br exchanges were additive and the magnitude of the effects varied<br />
with the following order: Ca/Cl < Ca/Br < Sr/Cl < Sr/Br. All the observations indicate that Cl - is involved in the<br />
water oxidation mechanism. If so, the lack of a Cl - binding site in the current 3D models of the enzyme from<br />
X-ray crystallography may be ascribable to insufficient resolution.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Ferreira, K. N., Iverson, T. M., Maghlaoui, K., Barber, J., and Iwata, S. (2004) Science 303, 1<strong>83</strong>1-1<strong>83</strong>8.<br />
[2] Loll, B., Kern, J., Saenger, W., Zouni, A., and Biesiadka, J. (2005) Nature 438, <strong>10</strong>40-<strong>10</strong>44.<br />
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O21. Scorpiand-Like Macrocycles As Funtional Models For Molecular<br />
Machines. Kinetic And Mechanistic Studies On Molecular Movements<br />
Induced By pH Gradients<br />
C.E. Castillo Gonzalez, a B. Verdejo, b A. Ferrer, a S. Blasco, b J. González, b J. Latorre, c<br />
M.A. Máñez, a M.G. Basallote, a C. Soriano b , E. García-España b<br />
a<br />
Dpto. de Ciencia de los Materiales e Ingeniería Metalúrgica y Química Inorgánica, Univ. de Cádiz, Apdo 40,<br />
Puerto Real, 115<strong>10</strong> Cádiz.<br />
b<br />
Instituto de Ciencia Molecular, Univ. de Valencia, Apdo 22085, 46071 Valencia.<br />
c<br />
Instituto de Materiales de la Universidad de Valencia, C/Dr. Moliner 50, 46<strong>10</strong>0 Burjassot, Valencia<br />
e-mail: esther.castillo@uca.es<br />
Biological motors use chemical energy to effect stepwise linear or rotatory motion, and they are essential in<br />
controlling and performing a wide variety of biological funtions. Thus, a genuine molecular machine is involved<br />
in the synthesis and hydrolysis of ATP, and other fascinating example is the flagelar motor that enables bacterial<br />
movements. Interestingly, the movements in both of these biological machines are asociated with gradients in the<br />
concentration of protons.<br />
Despite their interest, the number of examples in which the kinetics of controlled molecular motions of this kind<br />
has been identified in small model molecules is still not large.<br />
The present study is focused on the kinetics and mechanism of formation, decomposition and reorganization<br />
processes associated with pH changes for a series of scorpiand-like complexes. Some DFT studies have been<br />
also made to obtain information about these molecular movements. The systems considered contain a moving<br />
part, whose motion can be reversibly and repeatedly carried out: i.e. they convert the chemical energy into<br />
mechanical work and can be therefore considered as machines operating at the molecular level.<br />
Our results show that molecular movements associated to the changes of pH can be induced in both the ligands<br />
and their metal complexes. Moverover, the kinetics of the formation processes is strongly conditioned by the<br />
charge of reactants and by the steric characteristics of the ligand, which is controlled by hydrogen bond<br />
formation. The results of the theoretical study also help to understand the kinetic results.<br />
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O22. Zinc-thiolate Group: Reactivity and Alkylation Mechanism<br />
D. Picot, G. Ohenessian, G. Frison<br />
Department of Chemistry - Laboratoire des Mécanis, CNRS - Ecole Polytechnique, Route de Saclay, 91128,<br />
Palaiseau Cedex, France<br />
e-mail: frison@dcmr.polytechnique.fr<br />
Alkylation of zinc-bound thiolates occurs in both catalytic and structural zinc sites of enzymes. Recent<br />
biomimetic studies have led to a controversy as to which mechanism is operative in thiolate alkylation.<br />
Furthermore, this alkylation reaction has raised question about the nucleophilicity of thiolates located in the zinccoordination<br />
sphere.[1, 2] Building on one of these biomimetic complexes, we have devised a series of models<br />
that allow for an appraisal of the roles of charge, ligand nature and hydrogen bonding to sulfur on reactivity. The<br />
reactions of these complexes with methyl iodide, leading to thioethers and zinc iodide complexes, have been<br />
examined by density functional theory (DFT) calculations, in the gas phase as well as in aqueous solution. In all<br />
cases, a SN2 reaction is favoured over sigma-bond metathesis. Both the net electronic charge and the H bond<br />
play a significant role on the nucleophilicity of the thiolate. We find that the mechanistic diversity observed<br />
experimentally can be explained by the difference in the net charge of the complexes. Finally, we were able to<br />
determine correlation between the reactivity of these systems and their thermodynamic and structural properties.<br />
This allows us to widen these works to real biological systems.<br />
References:<br />
[1] G. Parkin, Chem. Rev., 2004, <strong>10</strong>4, 699.<br />
[2] J. Penner-Hahn, Curr. Opin. Chem. Biol., 2007, 11, 166.<br />
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O23. Iron Complexes Mimicking the Active Site of the Iron-Sulfur Cluster-<br />
Free Hydrogenase<br />
X. Hu and B. Obrist<br />
Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Catalysis, Institute of Chemical Science and Engineering, Ecole<br />
Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, EPFL-ISIC-LSCI, BCH 3305, Lausanne, CH <strong>10</strong>15, Switzerland.<br />
e-mail: xile.hu@epfl.ch<br />
Three types of phylogenetically unrelated hydrogenases are known, including the [NiFe]- and [FeFe]hydrogenases<br />
and the iron-sulfur cluster-free hydrogenase (Hmd). Hmd is a unique hydrogenase in that it<br />
requires one single iron for function and it contains an interesting pyridone cofactor. Our lab is developing the<br />
coordination chemistry of iron and pyridones to probe their roles in the enzymatic H2 activation by Hmd.<br />
Current data (Shima and Thauer et al.) suggest that in the active form of Hmd, the iron center is coordinated by<br />
two cis-CO ligands, one cysteine S atom, one nitrogen/oxygen atom from the pyridone portion of the cofactor,<br />
and one unknown fifth ligand (Figure inset, top). We choose to use simple pyridone ligands to mimic the<br />
pyridone cofactor and thiolate ligands to mimic the cysteine S ligand (Figure inset, bottom). Starting from<br />
Fe(CO)5, we were able to synthesize iron complexes containing a pyridone ligand together with two ciscarbonyls.<br />
These complexes were characterized by a variety of spectroscopic methods and provided important<br />
reference data points for the geometric and electronic structure of Fe in Hmd itself. Furthermore, the solid-state<br />
structure of some of these model complexes was determined and the binding of pyridone to iron was revealed.<br />
We will present our synthetic, spectroscopic, structural, and reactivity studies on these iron model complexes<br />
together with the implications for Hmd.<br />
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O24. The Influence of Metal Cation Binding to Aromatic Side Chain on<br />
Hydrogen Bond System in Alpha Helical Peptides<br />
R. Wieczorek<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, Poland.<br />
The secondary structure of proteins depends on fragile equilibrium between non-covalent intra and<br />
intermolecular interactions between protein and solvent/soluted compounds. The common motifs of peptides –<br />
alpha helical peptides have been explored both experimentally and theoretically [1-4]. The modern<br />
computational chemistry methods allow to investigate selected effect e.g. interaction between side chain and ions<br />
present in solvent. The alpha helical peptides contain three chain-organized hydrogen bond groups. The<br />
interaction between aromatic side chain and small cation influence on helix by strong modification of hydrogen<br />
bonds. The ion – peptide interaction significantly changes stability of the peptide.<br />
Acknowledgement: Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education, grant number: N N204 216<strong>83</strong>4.<br />
References:<br />
[1]. Z. Shi, C. A. Olson, G. D. Rose, R. L. Baldwin, and N. R. Kallenbach "Polyproline II structure in a sequence<br />
of seven alanine residues", Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 2002; 99: 9190-9195<br />
[2]. Wallimann P., Kennedy R.J., Miller J.S., Shalongo W., Kemp D.S. "Dual wavelength parametric test of twostate<br />
models for circular dichroism spectra of helical polypeptides: anomalous dichroic properties of alanine-rich<br />
peptides", J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2003;125:1203–1220<br />
[3]. Wieczorek R. and Dannenberg J.J. "The Energetic and Structural Effects of Single Amino Acid<br />
Substitutions upon Capped r-Helical Peptides Containing 17 Amino Acid Residues. An ONIOM DFT/AM1<br />
Study", J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2005; 127: 17216-17223<br />
[4]. Salvador P., Wieczorek R. and Dannenberg J.J. "Direct Calculation of trans-Hydrogen-Bond 13C-15N 3-<br />
Bond J-Couplings in Entire Polyalanine alpha-Helices. A Density Functional Theory Study", J. Phys. Chem. B<br />
2007; 111: 2398-2403<br />
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O25. Modulation of the Ligand–Field Anisotropy in a Series of Ferric Low<br />
Spin Cytochromes c Mutants from Pseudomonas aeruginosa c–551<br />
and Nitrosomonas europaea c–552<br />
E. Harbitz a , G. Zoppellaro a , R. Kaur b , A.A. Ensign b , K.L. Bren b , K.K. Andersson a<br />
a Department of molecular biosciences, University of Oslo, Box <strong>10</strong>41, Blindern, 0316, Oslo, Norway,<br />
c Department of Chemistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, 14627–0216, New York, United States<br />
C-type cytochromes with histidine-methionine axial heme ligation play important roles in electron-transfer<br />
reactions and in enzymes. In this work we study cyt c from Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa c-551) [1],<br />
Nitrosomonas europaea (Ne c-552) [2] and two methane oxidizing bacteria. Point mutations were induced in a<br />
key residue (Asn64) near the Met axial ligand that have a considerable impact on both heme ligand-field strength<br />
and in the Met orientation and dynamics (fluxionality). Ne c-552 has a ferric low spin (S=1/2) EPR signal<br />
characterized by large g anisotropy with gmax at 3.34. In Ne c-552, deletion of Asn64 (NeN64∆) changes the<br />
heme ligand-field from more axial to rhombic and also hindered the Met fluxionality present in the wild-type<br />
enzyme. In Pa c-551 (gmax at 3.20) replacement of Asn64 with valine induces a decrease in the axial-strain and<br />
changes the Met configuration. Other mutants, resulting in modifications in the length of the axial Met-donating<br />
loop, did not result in appreciable alterations of the original ligand field, but had an impact on Met orientation,<br />
fluxionality and relaxation dynamics. Comparison of the electronic fingerprints of these proteins reveals a linear<br />
relation between axial strain and average paramagnetic heme methyl shifts, irrespective of Met orientation or<br />
dynamics. Thus, for these His-Met axially coordinated Fe(III) the large gmax value EPR signal does not<br />
represent a special case as is observed for bis-Histidine coordinated iron [3, 4, 5].<br />
References:<br />
[1] Wen, X., Bren, K. L. (2005) Heme axial methionine fluxion in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Asn64Gln<br />
cytochrome c-551. Inorg. Chem. 44, 8587-8593<br />
[2] Zoppellaro G., T. Teschner, E. Harbitz, S. Karlsen, V. Schünemann, A. X. Trautwein, D.M. Arciero, A.B.<br />
Hooper, S. Ciurli, and K. K. Andersson (2006) EPR and Mössbauer Spectroscopical Studies of two c-type<br />
Cytochromes, exhibiting HALS EPR signals. ChemPhysChem 7, 1258 - 1267<br />
[3] Hederstedt L. and K.K. Andersson (1986) Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy of Bacillus<br />
subtilis cytochrome b-558 in Escherichia coli Membranes and in Succinate Dehydrogenase Complex from B.<br />
subtilis Membranes. J. Bacteriol. 167, 735-739<br />
[4] Friden H., M.R. Cheesman, L. Hederstedt, K.K. Andersson, and A.J. Thomson (1990) Low temperature EPR<br />
and MCD studies on cytochrome b-558 of the Bacillus subtilis succinate:quinone oxidoreductase indicate bishistidine<br />
coordination of the heme iron. Biochem. Biophys. Acta <strong>10</strong>41, 207-215<br />
[5] Walker, F. A. (2004) Models of the bis-histidine-ligated electron-transferring cytochromes. Comparative<br />
geometric and electronic structure of low-spin ferro and ferrihemes. Chem. Rev. <strong>10</strong>4, 589-615<br />
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O26. Kinetics of Gas Diffusion in Hydrogenase: Experimental Approaches<br />
F. Leroux a , B. Burlat a , S. Dementin a , L. Cournac b , A. Volbeda c , B. Guigliarelli e ,<br />
P. Bertrand a , J. Fontecilla-Camps c , M. Rousset a , C. Léger a<br />
a BIP, CNRS, 31 ch. J. Aiguier, 13009, Marseille, France<br />
e-mail: leger@ibsm.cnrs-mrs.fr<br />
b LBBBM, CEA,, 13<strong>10</strong>8, St Paul-lez-Durance, France<br />
c LCCP, CEA, 41 rue Jules Horowitz, 38027, Grenoble, France<br />
Hydrogenases, which catalyze H2 to H + conversion as part of the bioenergetic metabolism of many<br />
microorganisms, are among the metalloenzymes for which a gas-substrate tunnel has been described using<br />
crystallography and molecular dynamics. However, the correlation between protein structure and gas-diffusion<br />
kinetics is unexplored.<br />
Here, we introduce two quantitative methods for probing the rates of diffusion within hydrogenases. One uses<br />
protein film voltammetry [1-3] to resolve the kinetics of binding and release of the competitive inhibitor CO;<br />
the other is based on interpreting the yield in the isotope exchange assay.<br />
We study structurally-characterized mutants of a NiFe hydrogenase, and we show that two mutations, which<br />
significantly narrow the tunnel near the entrance of the catalytic center, decrease the rates of diffusion of CO<br />
and H2 toward and from the active site by up to two orders of magnitude. This proves the existence of a<br />
functional channel which matches the hydrophobic cavity found in the crystal. However, the changes in<br />
diffusion rates do not fully correlate with the obstruction induced by the mutation and deduced from the X-ray<br />
structures. Our results demonstrate the necessity of measuring diffusion rates and emphasize the role of sidechain<br />
dynamics in determining these [4].<br />
References:<br />
[1] C. Léger at al. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 126, 12162 (2004)<br />
[2] C. Baffert et al. Angewandte Chemie Int. Ed. 47, 2052 (2008)<br />
[3] C. Léger et al. Chemical Reviews. In press http://dx.doi.org/<strong>10</strong>.<strong>10</strong>21/cr0680742 (2008)<br />
[4] F. Leroux et al. Submitted (2008)<br />
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O27. The Major EPR Signature of Periplasmic Nitrate Reductases Arises<br />
from a Species that Activates Upon<br />
V. Fourmond a , B. Burlat a , S. Dementin a , P. Arnoux b , M. Sabaty b , S. Boiry b ,<br />
B. Guigliarelli a , P. Bertrand a , D. Pignol b , C. Léger a<br />
a BIP, CNRS, 31, ch Joseph Aiguier, 13009, Marseille, France<br />
e-mail: vincent.fourmond@ibsm.cnrs-mrs.fr<br />
b Laboratoire de Bioénergétique Cellulaire, Instit, CEA,, 13<strong>10</strong>8, St Paul-lèz-Durance, France<br />
Enzymes of the DMSO reductase family use a mononuclear Mo-bis(molybdopterin) cofactor (MoCo) to catalyze<br />
a variety of oxo-transfer reactions[1]. Regarding nitrate reductases, which are among the most studied members<br />
of this family, much functional information has been gained from EPR spectroscopy[2, 3, 4], but this technique<br />
is not always conclusive because the signature of the MoCo is heterogeneous, and which signals correspond to<br />
active species is still unsure. We use site-directed mutagenesis, EPR and protein film voltammetry[5] to<br />
demonstrate that the MoCo in Rh. sphaeroides periplasmic nitrate reductase (NapAB) is subject to an irreversible<br />
reductive activation process that correlates with the disappearance of the so-called "high-g" MoV EPR signal.<br />
Therefore, this most intense and commonly observed signature of the MoCo arises from an inactive state that<br />
gives a catalytically competent species only after reduction. This proceeds, even without substrate, according to<br />
a reduction followed by an irreversible non-redox step, both of which are pH independent. An apparently similar<br />
process occurs in other nitrate reductases (both assimilatory and membrane-bound[6]) and this also recalls the<br />
redox cycling procedure which activates DMSO reductases and simplifies their spectroscopy[7].<br />
References:<br />
[1] Hille, R. Trends in Biochemical Sciences 2002, 27, 360-367.<br />
[2] Butler, C. S.; Charnock, J. M.; Garner, C. D.; Thomson, A. J.; Ferguson, S. J.; Berks, B. C.; Richardson, D. J.<br />
Biochem. J. 2000, 352, 859-864.<br />
[3] Arnoux, P.; Sabaty, M.; Alric, J.; Frangioni, B.; Guigliarelli, B.; Adriano, J.-M.; Pignol, D. Nat. Struct. Mol.<br />
Biol. 2003, <strong>10</strong>, 928-934.<br />
[4] Gonzàlez, P.; Rivas, M.; Brondino, C.; Bursakov, S.; Moura, I.; Moura, J. J. Biol. Inorg. Chem. 2006, 11,<br />
609-616.<br />
[5] Léger, C.; Bertrand, P. Chem. Rev., in press.<br />
[6] Field, S. J.; Thornton, N. P.; Anderson, L. J.; Gates, A. J.; Reilly, A.; Jepson, B. J. N.; Richardson, D. J.;<br />
George, S. J.; Cheesman, M. R.; Butt, J. N. Dalton Trans. 2005, 3580-3586.<br />
[7] Bray, R.; Adams, B.; Smith, A.; Bennett, B.; Bailey, S. Biochemistry 2000, 39, 11258-11269.<br />
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O28. Enzyme-like Oxygenation and Oxidation of Catechols with Molecular<br />
Oxygen via Mn(II)-Semiquinonate Complexes<br />
T. Funabiki, E. Tanigawa, M. Shimomaki, A. Mochizuki, K. Teramaoto, Y. Hitomi,<br />
M. Kodera<br />
Department of Molecular Chemistry and Biochemistry, Doshisha University, Tatara, 6<strong>10</strong>-0321, Kyotanabe,<br />
Japan<br />
e-mail: funabiki@m3.dion.ne.jp<br />
We have developed a new Mn(II)-semiquinone complex, [Mn(L)(DTBSQ)] + (1, DTBSQ: 3, 5-di-tert-butyl-1, 2benzosemiquinonate,<br />
L: TPA), which is analogous to the intermediate species, Fe(II)-semiquinonate, proposed in<br />
the oxygenations by Fe 3+ -intradiol catechol dioxygenases. UV-VS and ESI/MS spectroscopies of the solution of<br />
1 after the alternate O2 and Ar babblings suggested the intermediaate formation of [Mn(L)(DTBSQ)(O2)] + (2). In<br />
case of alcoholic solvents, intradiol oxygenation products were obtained, indicating that oxygen attached to<br />
Mn(II) in 2 reacts with the semiquinonate ligand to give intradiol oxygenation products. In acetonitrile, quinone,<br />
DTBQ, was selectively formed, and a m-oxo-dimer, [Mn(L)(m-O)]2 2+ (3), was isolated as an intermediate [1]. In<br />
the presence of the excess catehol, DTBCH2, DTBQ was catalytically formed. Noteworthily, O2 is reduced to<br />
H2O similarly to the enzyme system, while in the most model studies for catechol oxidases O2 is reduced to<br />
H2O2. The oxidation system was applied to catechols other than DTBCH2, but 3 was used as the starting<br />
complex in place of semiqunonate complexes which could not be prepared by the same way applied to 1. When<br />
4-t-Butylcatechol (TBCH2), 4-methylcatechol (MeCH2), and pyrocatechol (HCH2) were added to 3, peaks<br />
characteristic to the Mn(II)-semiquinonate complexes were first observed, followed by the peaks for quinones.<br />
The reactivity was in the order DTBCH2 > TBCH2 > MeCtH2 > HCH2<br />
References:<br />
[1] Y. Hitomi, A. Ando, H. Matsui, T. Ito, T. Tanaka, S. Ogo, T. Funabiki, Inorg. Chem. 2005, 44, 3473-8.<br />
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O29. Spectroscopic Insights into the Oxygen-tolerant Hydrogenase from<br />
Ralstonia eutropha in its Native Membrane Environment<br />
and Immobilized on a Gold Surface<br />
I. Zebger a , N. Wisitruangsakul a , D. Millo a , M. Saggu a , M. Ludwig b , O. Lenz b ,<br />
B. Friedrich b , P. Hildebrandt a , F. Lendzian a<br />
a<br />
Institute of Chemistry, PC 14, Technical University of Berlin, Strasse des 17 Juni 135, <strong>10</strong>623, Berlin, Germany,<br />
e-mail: ingo.zebger@tu-berlin.de<br />
b<br />
Institute of Biology / Microbiology, Humboldt University of Berlin, Chausseestr. 117, <strong>10</strong>115, Berlin, Germany<br />
[NiFe] hydrogenases catalyze the reversible cleavage of molecular hydrogen. The enzymes contain a [NiFe]<br />
active center and various iron-sulfur clusters, which serve as electron transfer cofactors [1]. While most of the<br />
well-studied [NiFe] hydrogenases are strictly anaerobic, some organisms like Ralstonia eutropha (R.e.) exhibit<br />
[NiFe] hydrogenases, which are remarkably oxygen-tolerant, a feature, which makes them extremley interesting<br />
for biotechnological applications. We have investigated the oxygen-tolerant membrane-bound [NiFe]<br />
hydrogenase (MBH) from R.e. (H16) [2] at different steps of the catalytic cycle using FTIR and EPR<br />
spectroscopy [3]. Isolated MBH was immobilized via His-tag to an Au surface, while its catalytic behaviour in<br />
different gas atmosphere was monitored with surface-enhanced infrared absorption spectrocopy (SEIRAS) [4].<br />
Complementary FTIR and EPR-studies were performed of MBH in solution. MBH of R.e. shows close similarity<br />
with anaerobic [NiFe] hydrogenases. One Co and two CN - ligand are bound to the iron of the MBH active[2].<br />
Most catalytic redox states (Nir-B, Nir-S, Nia-C, Nia-R) were reversibly switched in the immobilized enzyme and<br />
in the MBH attached to the cytoplasmic membrane. However, two remarkable differences were observed as<br />
compared with anaerobic [NiFe] hydrogenases, which might be related to the oxygen tolerance: The absence of<br />
the oxygen inhibited Niu-A state and a "split" [3Fe4S] EPR signal at higher redox potentials (+290 mV), which<br />
was converted into the normal narrow [3Fe4S] EPR signal at + 40 mV. This finding indicates coupling to an<br />
additional high potential paramagnetic center, which may be related to the proximal [4Fe4S] cluster, involving<br />
two addtional cysteines.<br />
The SEIRA spectroscopic results demonstrate that binding of the enzyme via a his-tag to AU surfaces is possible<br />
without affecting the native protein structure and reactivity towards hydrogen. Using the metal support as an<br />
electrode, further studies will be directed to optimize the electronic coupling of the surface with the catalytic<br />
center of the immobilzed enzyme. This is a prerequisite for optimizing the functioning of hydrogenase-based<br />
bioelectronic devices.<br />
References:<br />
[1] S. Kurkin, S.J. George, R.N.F. Thorneley, S.P.J. Labracht Biochemistry 43 (2004) 6820-6<strong>83</strong>1<br />
[2] K.A. Vincent, J.A. Cracknell, O. Lenz, I. Zebger, B. Friedrich, F.A. Armstrong Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA<br />
<strong>10</strong>2 (2005) 16951-16954<br />
[3] M. Saggu et al., to be published<br />
[4] N.Wisitruangsakul et al., submitted<br />
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O30. The Enzyme Mechanism of Nitrite Reductase Studied<br />
at Single Molecule Level<br />
G. Zauner a , S. Kuznetsova a , T. Aartsma b , H. Engelkamp c , N. Hatzakis c , A.E. Rowan c ,<br />
R.J.M. Nolte c , P. Christianen c and G.W. Canters a<br />
a<br />
Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Gorlaeus Laboratories, Leiden University, PO Box 9502<br />
2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands<br />
e-mail: g.zauner@chem.leidenuniv.nl<br />
b<br />
Leiden Institute of Physics, Leiden University, P.O. Box 9504, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands<br />
c<br />
Institute for Molecules and Materials, University of Nijmegen, Toernooiveld 1, 6525 ED Nijmegen,<br />
The Netherlands<br />
A generic method is described for the fluorescence "read out" of the activity of single redox enzyme molecules<br />
based on Förster Resonance Energy Transfer from a fluorescent label to the enzyme cofactor. The method is<br />
applied to the study of copper-containing nitrite reductase from Alcaligenes faecalis S-6 immobilized on a glass<br />
surface. The parameters extracted from the single molecule fluorescent time traces can be connected to and agree<br />
with the macroscopic ensemble averaged kinetic constants. The rates of the electron transfer from the type-1 to<br />
the type-2 centre and back during turnover exhibit a distribution, which is related to the disorder in the catalytic<br />
site. The described approach opens the door to single-molecule mechanistic studies of a wide range of redox<br />
enzymes and the precise investigation of their internal workings.<br />
Figure: The enzyme immobilization scheme.<br />
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O31. Electron Transfer and Electrocatalytic Properties of Covalently<br />
Immobilized Laccases<br />
M. Siwek, M. Borsari, G. Battistuzzi, S. Monari, A. Ranieri, M. Solà<br />
a Department of Chemistry, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Campi 1<strong>83</strong>, 41<strong>10</strong>0, Modena, Italy<br />
e-mail: michal.siwek@unimore.it<br />
Electrochemical studies of covalently immobilized laccases have been performed. The electron transfer (ET) of a<br />
small laccase (SLAC) from Streptomyces coelicolor and a fungal laccase A from Trametes versicolor on a<br />
SAM-coated Au electrode was investigated [1]. The best protein immobilization was obtained for 1mM 11mercapto-1-undecanoic<br />
acid (MUA). It is shown that the T1 copper site is the electroactive redox center and<br />
play crucial role in ET [2]. Scan rate and temperature dependent measurements were exploited to calculate the<br />
kinetic and thermodynamic parameters of heterogenus ET [3]. Ionic strength and oxygen did not affect the signal<br />
properties. However, the redox behavior was pH-dependent. SLAC and fungal laccase were both able to yield<br />
reductive electrocatalysis of nitrite and hydrogen peroxide.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Machczynski M.C., Vijgenboom E., Samym B., Canters G.W., ; Protein Science (2004), 13:2388-2397<br />
[2] Klis M., Maicka E., Michota A., Bukowska J., Sek S., Rogalski J., Bilewicz R., ; Electrochimica Acta<br />
(2007), 52:5591-5598<br />
[3] Battistuzzi G., Borsari M., Canters G.W., de Waal E., Loschi L., Warmerdam G., Sola M., ; Biochemistry<br />
(2001), Vol. 40, No. 23:6707-6712<br />
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Posters with odd numbers (P1, P3, P5...) will be presented at Poster Session 1,<br />
on Wednesday, 3 September 2008.<br />
Posters with even numbers (P2, P4, P6...) will be presented at Poster Session 2,<br />
on Friday, 5 September 2008.<br />
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P1. Molybdenum and Tungsten (VI) Complexes with Sulfur and Selenium<br />
Containing Ligands: New Models for the Active Site in Molybdopterin<br />
Cofactors<br />
C.E Abad Andrade , C. Schulzke<br />
Institute for Inorganic Chemistry, Georg-August-University of Goettingen, Tammannstr. 4, D-37077,<br />
Goettingen, Germany<br />
e-mail: carlos.abad@chemie.uni-goettingen.de<br />
Molybdenum and tungsten are present at the active sites of a wide range of enzymes and participate in a variety<br />
of biological reactions [1]. In the molybdenum containing oxidoreductases the coordination of the peptide chain<br />
to the metal occurs through specific amino acids as serine (O) [2], aspartate (O) [3], cysteine (S) [4] or<br />
selenocysteine (Se) [5] as it is shown in the figure. In order to compare the effect of the coordinated atom (S or<br />
Se) and their influence on the enzyme's properties such as redox potential and catalytic performance several<br />
complexes with thio- and seleno functional ligand systems were investigated [6, 7]. However, these kinds of<br />
models were dimers, in contrast to the monomeric systems normally found in the enzymes. Therefore a novel<br />
way of monomerization by a silylation reaction of dimeric MoO2-S complex was developed using R3SiCl in<br />
presence of MeOH [8]. In this work we present experiments to confirm the proposed monomerization<br />
mechanism of this Mo complex. Additionally, the silytation reaction was tested on the monomerization of Se<br />
analogues as well as other Mo and W complexes showing that this reaction is reproducible in general for dioxo<br />
metal complexes.<br />
References:<br />
[1] “Molybdenum and Tungsten: Their role in Biological Process”; A. Sigel, H. Sigel, Eds.; “Metal Ions in<br />
Biological Systems” 39; Marcel Dekker: New York, 2002.<br />
[2] George, J. Hilton, C. Temple, R. C. Prince and K. V. Rajagopalan. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1999, 121, 1256–<br />
1266.<br />
[3] M. G. Bertero, R. A. Rothery, M. Palak, C. Hou, D. Lim, F. Blasco, J. H. Weiner and N. C. J. Strynadka. Nat.<br />
Struct. Biol., 2003, <strong>10</strong>(9), 681–687.<br />
[4] C. S.Butler, J. M. Charnock, C. D. Garner, A. J. Thomson, S. J. Ferguson, B. C. Berks and D. J. Richardson.<br />
Biochem. J., 2000, 352, 859–864.<br />
[5] J. C. Boyington, V. N. Gladyshev, S. V. Khangulov, T. C. Stadtman and P. D. Sun, Science, 1997, 275,<br />
1305–1308.<br />
[6] X. Ma, C. Schulzke, Z. Yang, A. Ringe, J. Magull. Polyhedron, 2007, 26, 5497-5505.<br />
[7] X. Ma, C. Schulzke, H.-G. Schmidt and M. Noltemeyer. Dalton Trans., 2007, 1773–1780.<br />
[8] X, Ma, Z. Yang, C. Schulzke, A. Ringe and J. Magull. Z. Anorg. Allg. Chem. 2007, 633, 1320-1322.<br />
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P2. Synthesis, Structure and Spectroscopic Studies on New Derivatives of 2acetyl-1,<br />
3-indandione, Coupled with Crown Ether,<br />
as Potential Sensors for Metal Ions<br />
A. Ahmedova a , N. Burdjiev a , S. Ciattini b , M. Mitewa a<br />
a Faculty of Chemistry , University of Sofia, J. Bourcher av. 1, Sofia 1164, Bulgaria<br />
e-mail: Ahmedova@chem.uni-sofia.bg<br />
b Dipartimento di Chimica, Universita` degli Studi di Firenze, Via della Lastruccia 3, I-50019 Sesto Fiorentino<br />
(FI), Italy<br />
The parent compound, 2-acetyl-1, 3-indandione (2AID), is known for its physiological activity and interesting<br />
photophysical properties. Recently the potential application of cinnamoyl derivatives of 2AID as anti HIV agents<br />
has been suggested. Moreover, 2-acyl-1, 3-indandiones are very good chelating agents for heavy and transition<br />
metal ions due to the β–dicarbonyl fragment they posses and have found practical application as extracting<br />
agents for metal ions.<br />
Present report deals with a 2-cinnamoyl derivative of 2AID (depicted in the Figure and R = N(Me)2; compound<br />
1) and a 1, 3-indandione derivative directly conjugated with N-penylaza-15-crown-5 (compound 2). As might be<br />
expected, the conjugation of a strong electron acceptor, such as 2AID, with a strong electron donor groups, as<br />
dialkyl amino groups, results in very strong absorption in the visible region of the spectrum.<br />
In combination with their very good ability for chelation with metal ions the studied organic compounds can<br />
be exploited for development of real-time methods for metal ion sensing and their quantitative determination.<br />
In this respect, the synthesis of the ligands and their metal complexes is described as well as structural<br />
elucidation of the obtained compounds. Further on the optical (absorption and emission) properties of the<br />
organic compounds are studied in detail accounting for various effects, such as aggregation, pH, solvent effect<br />
and mainly the presence of metal ions.<br />
As a result of all the data obtained a final assessment of the new compounds as potential optical sensors for<br />
metal ions is given. All potential fields of applications and their limitations are discussed.<br />
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P3. Oligomolecular Ternary Cu(II) Complexes<br />
with Bridging µ-N6, N7- or µ-N7, N9-(2, 6-diaminopurine)<br />
C. Alarcón-Payer a , M. Brandi-Blanco b , D. Choquesillo-Lazarte c , A. Castiñeiras d ,<br />
J. M. González-Pérez a , J. Niclós-Gutiérrez a<br />
a<br />
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Granada, Fac. Pharmacy, Campus Cartuja, E-18071<br />
Granada, Spain<br />
e-mail: jniclos@ugr.es<br />
b<br />
Fakultät Chemie, Lehrstuhl für Bioanorganische Chemie, Technische Universität Dortmund, Otto-Hahn-<br />
Strasse 6, D-44227 Dortmund, Germany<br />
c<br />
Laboratorio de Estudios Cristalográficos, IACT-CSIC, Edif. Inst Lopez-Neyra, PTCS. Avda. del Conocimiento<br />
s/n, E-18<strong>10</strong>0 Armilla, Granada, Spain<br />
d<br />
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Santiago, Fac. Pharmacy, Campus Sur, E-15782 Santiago<br />
de Compostela, Spain<br />
2,6-diaminopurine (Hdap) takes part of a nucleoside analogue, the anti-HIV pro-drug amdoxovir. The<br />
coordination behaviour of its free purine base is poorly documented. Working with free Hdap we have obtained<br />
two oligo-molecular compounds with different bridging µ2-Hdap modes: {[Cu(µ2-EGTA)Cu(H2O)(µ-N7, N9-<br />
H(N3)dap)]·nH2O}2 (1) and {[Cu(pdc)(µ-N6, N7-H(N9)dap)]·H(N9)dap ·0.5H2O}2 (2) where EGTA and pdc are<br />
ethylene-bis(oxyethylenenitrilo)-tetraacetate(4-) or 2, 6-pyridine-dicarboxylate(2-) ligands, respectively. In 1 the<br />
Cu-N9 and Cu-N7 bonds are reinforced by N3-H···O(coord.) and N6-H···O(coord.) interligand interactions. In 2<br />
the –N6H2 group is involved in both the binucleating Cu-N6 bond and the N6-H···O(coord.) interligand<br />
interaction, which reinforces the Cu-N7 bond.<br />
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P4. Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy in the Study of Fast Biological<br />
Electron Transfer Reactions<br />
A. Andreoni a , A. W. J. W. Tepper a , S. Kuznetsova a , L. C. Tabares a , T. J. Aartsma b ,<br />
G. W. Canters a<br />
a<br />
Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Leiden University, Einsteinweg, 55, 2333CC, Leiden, Netherlands<br />
e-mail: aandreoni@chem.leidenuniv.nl<br />
b<br />
Leiden Institute of Physics, Leiden University, Niels Bohrweg, 2, 2333CA, Leiden, Netherlands<br />
Azurin is a 14 kDa blue-copper protein that serves as electron carrier in cells. Oxidised Azurin can donate an<br />
electron to different partners including reduced Azurin. By using chemically cross-linked Cu(I)/Cu(II)-Azurin<br />
dimers it is possible to measure the electron self-exchange between the monomers[1]. In the present work a<br />
novel method to measure this electron transfer process is presented. Oxidized Azurin has a strong absorption<br />
band at 628nm that disappears upon reduction. By using a covalently attached fluorescent dye it was possible to<br />
translate this change in absorption to a change in fluorescence by means of Forster Resonance Energy Transfer<br />
(FRET): while Azurin is reduced no FRET occurs but after oxidation part of the energy absorbed by the dye was<br />
transfer to the Cu(II) resulting in a decrease of the emitted fluorescence. This effect allowed the detection of the<br />
Cu redox state in Azurin dimers at single molecule level by Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy. Experiments<br />
were performed on Cy5 labelled Cu- or Zn-Azurin dimers. While for the redox inactive Zn-dimers the<br />
autocorrelation curve fit well to a simple diffusion model an extra parameter was necessary to fit the Cu-dimers<br />
data. A model to explain this different behaviour that includes the electron self-exchange between the Cu centres<br />
was developed and the kinetic data obtained from it are presented. The results show that this method is suitable<br />
for the investigation of electron transfer processes in proteins.<br />
Figure: Illustration of the FRET effect behaviour while electron transfer within the dimer occurs<br />
References:<br />
[1] van Amsterdam IM, Ubbink M, Einsle O, Messerschmidt A, Merli A, Cavazzini D, Rossi GL, Canters GW,<br />
Nat Struct Biol.; 9(1):48-52 (Jan 2002)<br />
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P5. New Species Displaying Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities Based<br />
on Acrylate Complexes<br />
M. Badea a , R. Olar a , D. Marinescu a , G. Vasile b , V. Lazar c , C. Chifiriuc Balotescu c<br />
a<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, Panduri, 050663, Bucharest, Romania<br />
e-mail: e_m_badea@yahoo.com<br />
b<br />
Agrochemistry, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Me, Marasti, , Bucharest, Romania<br />
c<br />
Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Aleea portocalelor, 060<strong>10</strong>1, Bucharest, Romania<br />
The interest in complexes having as mixed ligands an aromatic amine and an organic derivative, which possesses<br />
a vinyl group, potentially polymerizable, was generated by the possibility of their inclusion in polymeric matrix.<br />
The purpose of this study was the synthesis of four new complex compounds of Cu(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) with<br />
mixed ligands having the general formulae M(C<strong>10</strong>H8N2)(C3H3O2)2·xH2O. The acrylate presence into their<br />
composition gives us the possibility to use these compounds as monomers in the co-polymerization reaction with<br />
traditional organic monomers. These compounds were characterized on the basis of chemical analysis, IR,<br />
1 H NMR, electronic spectra, X-ray single crystal diffraction as well as thermal behavior.<br />
The in vitro antimicrobial testing were performed in order to establish the minimal inhibitory concentration<br />
(MIC), against Gram-positive (Bacillus subtilis, Listeria monocytogenes, S. aureus), Gram-negative<br />
(P. aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Salmonella enteritidis), as well as Candida sp., using<br />
multidrug resistant strains.<br />
Our studies demonstrated that the acrylate complexes exhibit selective and effective antimicrobial properties that<br />
could lead to the selection and use of these as efficient antimicrobial agents, especially for the treatment of<br />
multidrug resistant infections.<br />
Acknowledgements: This work was partially supported by the PNII grants 61-42 and 61-48/2007 of the<br />
Romanian Ministry of Education and Research.<br />
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P6. Fe-Fe Hydrogenases: Activity Does not Correlate with Oxygen<br />
Sensitivity<br />
C. Baffert a , M. Demuez b , L. Girbal b , I. Meynial-Salles b , P. Soucaille b , F. Leroux a ,<br />
B. Burlat a , P. Bertrand a , B. Guigliarelli a , C. Léger a ,<br />
a<br />
Laboratoire de Bioénergétique et Ingénierie des, Université de Provence/ CNRS, 31 Chemin J. Aiguier, 13402,<br />
Marseille, France<br />
e-mail: carole.baffert@ibsm.cnrs-mrs.fr<br />
b<br />
Laboratoire d'Ingénierie des Systèmes Biologique, INSA-CNRS-INRA, 135, avenue de Rangueil, 3<strong>10</strong>77,<br />
Toulouse, France<br />
Hydrogen metabolism is a field in expansion because of the potential utilisation of micro-organisms in<br />
dihydrogen production. Hydrogenases are the metalloenzymes that catalyse the production and oxidation of H2.<br />
They are classified as Fe-Fe and Ni-Fe according to the structure of their active site [1]. They usually react<br />
quickly with inhibitors such as O2 and CO [2], whereas applications of hydrogenases require that the enzyme<br />
can work in the presence of O2. For this study, we selected the Fe-Fe hydrogenases from the bacterium<br />
Clostridium acetobutylicum (Ca) because it is one of the most active hydrogenases, and because biochemical and<br />
molecular biology procedures are available in our group to engineer and purify this enzyme [3]. To measure its<br />
activity, we use Protein Film Voltammetry, whereby the hydrogenase is immobilized onto an electrode and<br />
electron transfer is direct. The redox state of the enzyme depends on the electrode potential and the measured<br />
current is proportional to the turnover frequency [4.5]. We studied the O2 sensitivity of this enzyme and the<br />
inhibition mechanism. We showed that different inhibition processes coexist and we quantified their kinetics [6].<br />
These results could be compared to there obtained with the Fe-Fe hydrogenase from Desulfovibrio desulfuricans<br />
[2]: despite the fact that the two enzymes have very similar structure, they react with O2 in different manners.<br />
The inhibition of Ca hydrogenase by O2 is surprisingly slow but partly irreversible.<br />
References:<br />
[1] De Lacey A. L., et al., Chem. Rev. <strong>10</strong>7, (2007), 4304.<br />
[2] Vincent K. A., et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 127 (2005) 8179.<br />
[3] Demuez M., et al., FEMS Microbiology Letters 275 (2007)113.<br />
[4] Léger, C., et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc., 126 (2004) 38<br />
[5] Léger, C., Bertrand, P., Chem Rev, in press (july 2008).<br />
[6] Baffert C., et al., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 47 (2008) 2052.<br />
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P7. Structural features and oxidative stress towards plasmid DNA of<br />
apramycin copper complex<br />
D. Balenci a , G. Bonechi a , N. D’Amelio a , E. Gaggelli a , N. Gaggelli a , E. Molteni a ,<br />
G. Valensin a , W. Szczepanik b , M. Dziuba b , J. Skała c and M. Jeżowska-Bojczuk b<br />
a Department of Chemistry, University of Siena, Via Aldo Moro, 53<strong>10</strong>0 Siena, Italy<br />
b Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, F. Joliot-Curie 14, Wrocław, 50-3<strong>83</strong>, Poland<br />
c Microbiological Institute, University of Wrocław, Przybyszewskiego 63, 51-148, Wrocław,<br />
Poland<br />
Apramycin is an aminocyclitol antibiotic belonging to the aminoglycoside family. It contains a bicyclic<br />
aminooctodiosyl sugar, which is the only substituent of the 2-deoxystreptamine (2-DOS) moiety, at the 4<br />
position. Apramycin is unique among aminoglycosides both for its molecular structure and for its mode of<br />
action, inhibiting the elongation by blocking the ribosome translocation. The mechanism underlying its<br />
pharmacological effects has been extensively studied, showing that this antibiotic strongly interacts with the A<br />
site in 16S rRNA. First isolated from Streptomyces tenebrarius, apramycin is used to treat infections caused by<br />
Gram-negative bacteria.<br />
Toxicological pattern of apramycin as well as other aminoglycosides has not been fully understood. Some<br />
evidence has been collected suggesting that toxicological effects of aminoglycosidic antibiotics could be<br />
connected to the catalytic action exerted by copper ions [1, 2]. Copper complexes of several aminoglycosides<br />
induce oxidative stress towards nucleic acids, through formation of reactive oxygen species by the redox active<br />
metal center [3]. In vivo cleavage of DNA and RNA by copper aminoglycosides has been observed [4].<br />
Copper(II) complexes of aminoglycosides have been extensively studied by spectroscopic and potentiometric<br />
techniques, and they were found to be the strongest with respect to complexes with different metal ions [5, 6].<br />
The frequent occurrence of vicinal amine and hydroxyl groups in such antibiotics constitutes a potential metalchelating<br />
motif; the resulting chelates are more stable than the monodentate one. All mentioned aminoglycosides<br />
bind copper by deprotonated amino groups and/or deprotonated hydroxyl groups, depending on the pH value.<br />
This study is aimed at reporting the interaction of apramycin with copper(II) ions, which has not been<br />
characterized up to now, defining also a structural model of the obtained complex at nearly physiological pH. A<br />
second goal is devoted to show the effects of apramycin-Cu(II) complex on plasmid DNA.<br />
Acknowledgements: We acknowledge the MIUR (FIRB RBNE03PX<strong>83</strong>_003) and the C.I.R.M.M.P. (Consorzio<br />
Interuniversitario Risonanze Magnetiche di Metalloproteine Paramagnetiche) for financial support.<br />
References:<br />
[1] M. Jeżowska-Bojczuk, W. Szczepanik, W. Leśniak, J. Ciesiołka, J. Wrzesiński, W. Bal, Eur. J. Biochem.<br />
269, 5547 (2002)<br />
[2] W. Szczepanik, J. Ciesiołka, J. Wrzesiński, J. Skała and M. Jeżowska-Bojczuk, Dalton Trans., 1488 (2003)<br />
[3] A. Patwardhan and J.A.Cowan, Chem.Commun., 1490 (2001)<br />
[4] C.A. Chen, J.A. Cowan, Chem. Commun., 196 (2002)<br />
[5] N. D’Amelio, E. Gaggelli, N. Gaggelli, E. Molteni, M.C. Baratto, G. Valensin, M. Jeżowska-Bojczuk, W.<br />
Szczepanik, Dalton Trans., 363 (2004)<br />
[6] W. Szczepanik, A. Czarny, E. Zaczyńska and M. Jeżowska-Bojczuk, J. Inorg. Biochem. 98, 245 (2004)<br />
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P8. Spectroscopic Study of the Interaction of Ni II -5-triethyl Ammonium<br />
Methyl Salicylidene orto-phenylendiiminato with Native DNA<br />
G. Barone a , N. Gambino a , A. Ruggirello b , A. Silvestri a , A Terenzi a , V. Turco Liveri b<br />
a Dipartimento di Chimica Inorganica e Analitica “S. Cannizzaro”, Università di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze,<br />
Parco d’Orleans II, Edificio 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy<br />
e-mail: gbarone@unipa.it.<br />
b Dipartimento di Chimica Fisica “F. Accascina”, Università di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Parco d’Orleans<br />
II, Edificio 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy.<br />
The interaction of native calf thymus DNA with cationic complexes of 5-triethyl ammonium methyl salicylidene<br />
orto-phenylendiimine (ML 2+ ), in 1 mM Tris-HCl aqueous solutions at neutral pH (M=Cu II and Zn II ) [1], and in<br />
inverse micelles to simulate the intracellular solution environment (M=Cu II ) [2], has been recently reported.<br />
The interaction has been monitored as a function of the metal complex-DNA molar ratio by UV absorption<br />
spectrophotometry, circular dichroism (CD) and fluorescence spectroscopy. Here we report on preliminary<br />
results of analogous studies performed on the interaction of DNA with the cationic Ni(II) complex of the same<br />
ligand (NiL 2+ ).<br />
The dramatic modification of the DNA CD spectrum, the appearance of a broad induced CD band in the range<br />
350-450 nm, the strong increase of the DNA melting temperature (Tm) and the fluorescence quenching of<br />
ethidium bromide-DNA solutions, in the presence of increasing amounts of the NiL 2+ metal complex, support the<br />
existence of a tight intercalative interaction of NiL 2+ with DNA, analogous to that recently found for both ZnL 2+<br />
and CuL 2+ [1]. The intrinsic binding constant (Kb) and the interaction stoichiometry (s), determined by UV<br />
spectrophotometric titration, are equal to 4.3x<strong>10</strong> 6 M -1 and 1.0 base pair per metal complex, respectively.<br />
Interestingly, the value of Kb is slightly higher than and more than <strong>10</strong> times higher than that relative to the<br />
CuL 2+ -DNA and the ZnL 2+ -DNA systems, respectively.<br />
Speculations can be performed of the observed trend, on the basis of the electronic and geometrical structures of<br />
the three complexes of the same ligand, characterized by a square planar coordination geometry of the metal<br />
centre.<br />
Analogously to what observed for CuL 2+ , the shape of the CD of the NiL 2+ -DNA system, at NiL 2+ -DNA molar<br />
ratios higher than 0.5 is indicative of the formation of supramolecular aggregates in solutions, as a possible<br />
consequence of the electrostatic interaction between the cationic complex and the negatively charged phosphate<br />
groups of DNA.<br />
References:<br />
[1] A. Silvestri, G. Barone, G. Ruisi, D. Anselmo, S. Riela and V. Turco Liveri, J. Inorg. Biochem. <strong>10</strong>1, 841<br />
(2007).<br />
[2] G. Barone, A. Longo, A. Ruggirello, A. Silvestri, A. Terenzi, V. Turco Liveri, Dalton Trans., in press.<br />
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P9. Synthesis, Structural Characterization, DNA Reactivity and<br />
Antiproliferative Behaviour of cis/trans Ruthenium(II) Compounds<br />
F. Barragán a , M. Montaña a , M. Prieto b , V. Moreno a , V. Noe c , C. Ciudad c , H. Garcia d<br />
a<br />
Inorganic Chemistry, University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1-11, 08028, Barcelona, Spain<br />
e-mail: flavia.barragan@qi.ub.es<br />
b<br />
Microbiology, University of Barcelona, Diagonal 645, 08028, Barcelona, Spain<br />
c<br />
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Pharmacy), University of Barcelona, Diagonal 643, 08028, Barcelona,<br />
Spain<br />
d<br />
Chemistry, University of Lisbon, Campo Grande, 1749-016, Lisbon, Portugal<br />
The platinum anti-tumour compounds era began with the cisplatin fortuitous finding by Rosenberg[1] and has<br />
slowly opened the door to the new ruthenium compounds age. Some of them have successfully reached the final<br />
stages of the clinic phases and others have shown promising anti-tumour activity. The insignificant side effects<br />
of these compounds in comparison with those of platinum compounds and their anti-metastatic behaviour have<br />
been the motor behind the rapid and extensive growth of this research field[2].<br />
The synthesis of two new isomers are presented here; cis and trans complexes of ruthenium(II) with<br />
thieno[3, 2-e][1]benzothiophene-2-carbonitrile (tbc) and 1, 2-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane, (dppe). The<br />
compounds were characterized by spectroscopic analysis ( 1 H and 31 P NMR) and x-ray diffraction. The<br />
interaction with DNA was studied by electrophoretic mobility and atomic force microscopy (AFM).<br />
"In vitro" antiproliferative assays were carried out with three different tumour cell lines: HeLa (cervix), MiaPaca<br />
(pancreas) and LoVo (colon). Although both isomers, cis and trans exhibit a remarkable anti-proliferative<br />
activity against the three cell lines assayed (HeLa cell line: isomer cis IC50 (µM)=1.23, trans 0.77; MiaPaca cell<br />
line: isomer cis IC50(µM) = 1.6, trans IC50(µM) = 0.4; LoVo cell line: isomer cis IC50(µM) = 1.5, trans IC50(µM)<br />
= 0.9) the isomer with trans geometry has shown to be more active than the cis isomer.<br />
References:<br />
[1] B.Rosenberg, L. Van Camp, T. Trigas, Inhibition of cell division in E. Coli by electrolysis products from a<br />
platinum electrode, Nature 205, 698-699 (1965)<br />
[2] W.H. Ang, P.J.Dyson, Classical and Non-classical Ruthenium-based Anticancer Drugs: Towards Targeted<br />
Chemotherapy (review), Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. 20, 4003-4018 (2006)<br />
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P<strong>10</strong>. Silanethiolate Complexes of Bivalent Manganese, Cobalt, Iron and<br />
Zinc with Water or Methanol as the Only Co-ligands<br />
B. Becker, A. Kropidłowska<br />
Chemical Faculty, Gdańsk University of Technology, 11/12 Narutowicza Str., 80-952 Gdańsk, Poland<br />
e-mail bbecker@chem.pg.gda.pl<br />
Zinc, with its d <strong>10</strong> electronic configuration and the peculiar properties of its coordination compounds plays a<br />
specific role in bioinorganic processes. Zn(II) lacks the preference for a special coordination number and in<br />
many metalloenzymes acts as Lewis acid, without changing its oxidation state. It means, e.g., that water bonded<br />
to the Zn(II) center becomes more acidic and prone to dissociation. This is true for zinc and several other metals.<br />
Cysteine is frequently found within coordination sphere of metaloproteins. Zinc fingers, liver alcohol<br />
dehydrogenase or even metalothioneins may serve as examples. Being interested in metal thiolate chemistry we<br />
asked ourselves how stable are complexes containing simultaneously these two ligands – thiolate and water. Can<br />
they be prepared and stored? The search of Cambridge Crystallographic Database [1] revealed that despite the<br />
simplicity of thiolate – water system, complexes bearing both these ligands are extremaly rare and in fact almost<br />
unknown. The same was true for the complexes with such co-ligand as the simplest alcohol – methanol.<br />
We limited our attention to four bivalent, essential trace elements: Mn(II) with high-spin d 5 configuration, d 6<br />
Fe(II), d 7 Co(II) and closed shell d <strong>10</strong> Zn(II). As source of the thiolate ligand we used tri-tert-butoxysilanethiol<br />
[2], stable, sterically encumbered and, because of oxygen atoms, able to serve as hydrogen bond acceptor. First<br />
syntheses were performed for Zn(II) almost 15 years ago [3], and although we did success in isolation of<br />
crystalline compounds they were not pure. Later we isolated and characterized structurally a Co(II) ionic<br />
complex [4] [Co{SSi(OBu t )3}3(H2O)] – and only recently four Zn(II) complexes. One of them, shown in Fig. 1,<br />
was isomorphous with the above mentioned Co(II) complex. Three others were neutral bimetallic molecules with<br />
a formula [Zn{SSi(OBu t )3}2(H2O)]2. One of them is depicted in Fig. 2. In all complexes water was held in a<br />
cavity formed by the proximal, spatially encumbered SSi(OBu t )3 silanethiolate ligands, and stabilized by<br />
probably strong OSi…H–O–H…OSSi hydrogen bonds [5].<br />
We did not prepare Co(II) and Zn(II) thiolates with methanol as the sole co-ligand, but it was possible in the case<br />
of Mn(II) [6] and Fe(II) [7]. Again isomorphous complexes of formula [M{SSi(OBu t )3}2(MeOH)4] are stabilized<br />
by a formation of four O–H … OSi hydrogen bonds – see Fig. 3.<br />
Acknowledgement: The research was supported by the grant of the Polish Ministry of Education and Science<br />
(No. 1 T09A 117 30). A. Kropidłowska thanks The Foundation for Polish Science for the fellowship.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Cambridge Structural Database, ver. 5.29, Cambridge 2008<br />
[2] W. Wojnowski, B. Becker, L. Walz, K. Peters, E.-M. Peters, H.G. von Schnering<br />
Polyhedron 11 (1992) 607-612.<br />
[3] B. Becker, K. Radacki, W. Wojnowski, J.Organomet.Chem. 521 (1996) 39-49.<br />
[4] B. Becker, A. Pladzyk, A. Konitz, W. Wojnowski, Appl. Organometal. Chem., 16 (2002) 517-524.<br />
[5] A. Kropidłowska, J. Chojnacki, B. Becker, XVth Winter School on Coordination Chemistry, 4-8 December<br />
2006, Karpacz - Poland, Proceedings, 34-35.<br />
[6] A. Kropidłowska, J. Chojnacki and B. Becker, Inorg. Chem. Commun. 9 (2006) 3<strong>83</strong>-387.<br />
[7] L.Aparici-Plaza, K. Baranowska, B. Becker, 50 Crystallographic Meeting, Wrocław, 26-28.06.2008.<br />
Abstracts, in print.<br />
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P11. New Model Complexes of Relevance to Artificial Photosynthesis<br />
G. Berggren a , A. Thapper, P. Huang a , L. Eriksson b , M.F. Anderlund a , S. Styring a<br />
a<br />
Department of Photochemistry and Molecular Science, Uppsala University, Box 579, S-751 21 Uppsala,<br />
Sweden<br />
e-mail: Gustav.berggren@fotomol.uu.se.<br />
b<br />
Division of Structural Chemistry, Arrhenius Laboratory, Stockholm University, S-<strong>10</strong>6 91, Stockholm, Sweden<br />
Inspired by nature’s photosynthesis the Swedish Consortium for Artificial Photosynthesis works towards<br />
molecular assemblies capable of producing H2 from H2O, using sunlight to drive the reaction [1]. A key part of<br />
the natural system is a tetranuclear manganese-based catalyst, which provides the system with electrons via<br />
stepwise oxidation of H2O [2, 3].<br />
A model complex capable of fulfilling this role has been a long-standing goal of the scientific community.<br />
Recently McKenzie and co-workers showed that a Mn-complex of a mononucleating, pentadentate, N4O ligand<br />
(HL1) evolved oxygen when treated with Ce 4+ , a one electron oxidant [4]. To further investigate this system a<br />
family of new ligands, mono- as well as dinucleating, based on this framework have been synthesized. The<br />
corresponding Mn-complexes have been characterized by X-ray crystallography, MS, electrochemical methods,<br />
magnetic susceptibility and EPR. Their capacity as catalysts for water oxidation using various chemical oxidants<br />
has also been studied.<br />
N<br />
N<br />
N<br />
N<br />
O<br />
OH<br />
HO<br />
HL1 H 2L2<br />
O<br />
N<br />
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N<br />
N<br />
N<br />
N<br />
N<br />
N<br />
N<br />
O<br />
OH<br />
References:<br />
[1] Sun, L.; Hammarström, L.; Åkermark, B.; Styring, S., Chem. Soc. Rev., 2001, 30, 36-49<br />
[2] McEvoy, J. P.; Gascon, J. A.; Batista, V. S.; and Brudvig, G. W., Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2005, 4, 940-<br />
949<br />
[3] Ferreira, K. N.; Iverson, T. M.; Maghlaoui, K., Barber, J., Iwata, S., Science, 2004, 6, 1<strong>83</strong>1-1<strong>83</strong>8<br />
[4] Poulsen, A. K.; Rompel, A.; McKenzie, C. J., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2005, 44, 6916-6920<br />
N<br />
N<br />
N<br />
N<br />
HL3<br />
N<br />
N<br />
HL4<br />
N<br />
N<br />
O<br />
OH<br />
O<br />
OH<br />
HO<br />
N<br />
O<br />
N<br />
N<br />
N<br />
H 2L5<br />
N<br />
N<br />
N<br />
O<br />
OH<br />
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P12. Copper(II) Complexes of Neurokinin A and Its Derivative<br />
Ł. Biega, a T. Kowalik-Jankowska, a E. Jankowska, b Z. Grzonka b<br />
a<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, Joliot-Curie14 , 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wrocław, Poland<br />
e-mail: lukaszbiega@gmail.com<br />
b<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdańsk, Sobieskiego 18, 80-952 Gdańsk, Poland<br />
In addition to the classical neurotransmitters, acetylcholine and noradrenaline, a wide number of peptides with<br />
neurotransmitter activity have been identified in the past few years. Among them, the tachykinins substance P<br />
(SP), neurokinin A (NKA) and neurokinin B (NKB) appear to act as mediators of nonadrenergic, noncholinergic<br />
(NANC) excitatory neurotransmission. The mammalian tachykinins share the same conserved hydrophobic Cterminal<br />
region, FXGLM-NH2 where X is always a hydrophobic residue that is either an aromatic or a betabranched<br />
aliphatic. The C-terminal region is central to the activation of each of the three known mammalian<br />
tachykinin receptors, NK1, NK2 and NK3.<br />
Copper is a redox-active nutrient that is needed at unusually high bodily levels for normal brain function. Owing<br />
to the large oxygen capacity and oxidative metabolism of brain tissue, neurons and glia alike require copper for<br />
the basic respiratory and antioxidant enzymes cytochrome c oxidase and Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase,<br />
respectively. In addition, copper is a necessary cofactor for many brain-specific enzymes that control the<br />
homeostasis of neurotransmitters, neuropeptides, and dietary amines. Included are dopamine β monooxygenase,<br />
peptidylglycine α-hydroxylating monooxygenase, tyrosinase, and various copper amine oxidases.<br />
Results from potentiometric and spectroscopic (UV-Vis, CD and EPR) studies of the protonation constants and<br />
Cu(II) complex stability constants of neurokinin A (HKTDSFVGLM-NH2) and its derivative (Ac-<br />
HKTDSFVGLM-NH2) are reported. With neurokinin A, the formation of a dimeric complex Cu2H2L2 was found<br />
in the pH range 5.5 – 8.5, in which the coordination of copper(II) is glycylglycine-like, while the fourth<br />
coordination site is occupied by the imidazole N(3) nitrogen atom, forming a bridge between two copper(II)<br />
ions. The formation of dimeric species does not prevent the deprotonation and coordination of the next amide<br />
nitrogens and in pH above 7 the 3N {NH2, 2N - } and 4N {NH2, 3N - } complexes are formed. For the Ac-<br />
Neurokinin A the His imidazole is an anchoring binding site, then the adjacent amide nitrogen coordinates as a<br />
second donor. At a pH of about 7.4 the major binding sites involve the imidazole nitrogen and one and two<br />
amide nitrogens of Lys or Thr residues.<br />
Acknowledgements<br />
This work is supported by KBN grant N N204 249534.<br />
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P13. Copper(II) Complexes of Alloferons 1 and 2; a Combined<br />
Potentiometric and Spectroscopic Studies<br />
Ł. Biega, T. Kowalik-Jankowska, M. Kuczer, D. Konopińska<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wrocław, Poland,<br />
e-mail: TerKow@wchuwr.chem.uni.wroc.pl<br />
Among the bioactive peptides/polypeptides that have already been characterized from insects, antimicrobial<br />
peptides are fascinating scientists for their potential use as therapeutic agents. However, relatively little data are<br />
available on molecules from insects with antiparasitic, antiviral, and/or antitumoral activities. Most available<br />
antiviral and antitumor agents have been derived from plant, microbes, and, to a lesser extent, animal secondary<br />
metabolites.. Two peptides were isolated from the blood of an experimentally infected insect, the blow fly<br />
Calliphora vicina (Diptera), with the following amino acid sequences: HGVSGHGQHGVHG (alloferon 1) and<br />
GVSGHGQHGVHG (alloferon 2).<br />
Many essential metal ions act as the important factor influencing the structure of natural and synthetic<br />
oligopeptides and as a consequence they may have critical impact on their biological activity.<br />
In this presentation we report the results of combined spectroscopic and potentiometric studies on the copper(II)<br />
complexes of the alloferons 1 and 2 and their analogues with N-terminal amine protected group by acetylation.<br />
The peptides involved in the study are: alloferon 1, HGVSGHGQHGVHG; alloferon 2, GVSGHGQHGVHG;<br />
Ac-alloferon 1, Ac-HGVSGHGQHGVHG and Ac-alloferon 2, Ac-GVSGHGQHGVHG. This study was<br />
performed in order to examine the binding ability, especially the effect of the N-terminal amine group on the<br />
formation of complexes with copper(II) ions by the peptides containing three and four histidine residues in the<br />
peptide chain. The presence of four (Ac-alloferon 1) or three (Ac-alloferon 2) histidyl residues provides a high<br />
possibility for the formation of macrochelates via the exclusive binding of imidazole-N donor atoms. The<br />
macrochelation suppresses, but cannot preclude the deprotonation and metal ion coordination of amide functions.<br />
The N-terminal amino group of the alloferons 1 and 2 takes part in the coordination of the metal ion.<br />
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P14. New Insights into the Classification of Metallothioneins: a Gradation<br />
Between Zn- and Cu-thionein Features<br />
R. Bofill a , S. Atrian b , M. Capdevila a<br />
a<br />
Departament de Química, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Facultat de Ciències, 08193, Bellaterra<br />
(Catalonia), Spain<br />
e-mail: roger.bofill@uab.cat<br />
b<br />
Departament de Genètica, Universitat de Barcelona, Avda. Diagonal 645, 08028, Barcelona, Spain<br />
Over the last years we studied many recombinant MTs, from several phyla. A comprehensive consideration of<br />
all our new data allows us a fine-tuning of our previous MT classification [1] by considering a gradation between<br />
Zn- and Cu-thioneins (Zn-th & Cu-th). We formerly proposed as Zn-th those that required Zn(II) for in vivofolding<br />
in the presence of high copper, while Cu-th yielded homometallic Cu-MT species. Now, we propose a<br />
gradient in the Cu-th character, since homometallic Cu-species are obtained only under low aeration of cultures<br />
for some of them, but both under low and high O2 conditions for others, thus the latter MTs exhibiting a stronger<br />
Cu-th character. Noteworthy, all the in vivo-obtained Cu-MT species can be reproduced by Zn/Cu in vitroreplacement,<br />
the weaker the Cu-th character of an MT, the lesser the Cu(I) eq required to in vitro reproduce the<br />
in vivo-obtained complexes.<br />
The gradation in the Zn-th character of MTs is envisaged from their recombinant synthesis in Zn- and Cd-rich<br />
media. We attribute a major Zn-th character to those MTs that either give rise to Zn, Cd-MT complexes when<br />
synthesized in Cd-supplemented cultures, or show a clear in vitro reluctance to total Zn/Cd exchange.<br />
Interestingly, the gradation from both ends (strict Zn-ths and Cu-ths) converge in a group of MTs with<br />
intermediate properties, which have in common the formation of recombinant Cd-S 2- -MT species, with amounts<br />
of sulfide increasing in direct relation to their Cu-th character.<br />
References:<br />
[1] A New Insight into Metallothionein (MT) Classification and Evolution. The in vivo and in vitro metal binding<br />
features of Homarus americanus recombinant MT, M. Valls, R. Bofill, R. González-Duarte, P. González-Duarte,<br />
M. Capdevila, S. Atrian, J. Biol. Chem., 276 (35), 32<strong>83</strong>5-32843 (2001)<br />
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P15. Ca 2+ and Zn 2+ Modulate the Conformation and Stability of the S<strong>10</strong>0A2<br />
Tumor Suppressor<br />
H. M. Botelho a , M. Koch b , G. Fritz b , C. M. Gomes a<br />
a Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Oeiras, Portugal<br />
b Department of Biology, University of Konstanz, Germany<br />
The S<strong>10</strong>0 proteins are small Ca 2+ binding proteins which regulate processes such as cell cycle, growth,<br />
differentiation and mobility in vertebrates [1]. Human S<strong>10</strong>0A2 binds and activates tumor suppressor p53 in a<br />
Ca 2+ dependent manner [2]. It is an homodimer containing two Ca 2+ and two Zn 2+ binding sites per subunit: Ca 2+<br />
binds at the EF-hands exposing a docking site for downstream signaling proteins; Zn 2+ binds at two surface sites<br />
and regulates the oligomeric state and Ca 2+ affinity in an unique manner in the S<strong>10</strong>0 family [3]. The molecular<br />
determinants for such regulation are currently unknown. The conformation and stability changes associated with<br />
metal binding to S<strong>10</strong>0A2, discriminating the contribution of each Zn 2+ site, were investigated by circular<br />
dichroism spectroscopy using variants with none, one or both Zn 2+ sites. Both metals affected the secondary<br />
structure content without changing the overall α-helical fold. The apo wild type S<strong>10</strong>0A2 exhibited an unfolding<br />
free energy (∆GU) of 89.9 kJ/mol and a midpoint transition temperature (Tm) of 58.4ºC. The two metal ions had<br />
opposite effects towards stability, being Ca 2+ a stabilizer and Zn 2+ a destabilizer [4]. This antagonistic effect,<br />
which suggests a synergy between Ca 2+ activation/stabilization and Zn 2+ inactivation/destabilization, supports<br />
the hypothesis in which increased Zn 2+ levels occurring in some cancer cells [5] may promote the progression of<br />
the disease by impairing S<strong>10</strong>0A2 function.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Fritz, G., and Heizmann, C.W. 2004. 3D structures of the calcium and zinc binding S<strong>10</strong>0 proteins. In<br />
Handbook of metalloproteins. (eds. A. Messerschmidt, R. Huber, T. Poulos, and K. Wieghardt). John Wiley &<br />
Sons.<br />
[2] Mueller, A., Schäfer, B.W., Ferrari, S., Weibel, M., Makek, M., Höchli, M., and Heizmann, C.W. 2005. The<br />
calcium-binding protein S<strong>10</strong>0A2 interacts with p53 and modulates its transcriptional activity. J Biol Chem 280:<br />
29186-29193.<br />
[3] Koch, M., Bhattacharya, S., Kehl, T., Gimona, M., Vasak, M., Chazin, W., Heizmann, C.W., Kroneck, P.M.,<br />
and Fritz, G. 2007. Implications on zinc binding to S<strong>10</strong>0A2. Biochim Biophys Acta 1773: 457-470.<br />
[4] Botelho, H.M., Koch, M., Fritz, G., and Gomes, C.M. 2008. Metal ions modulate the folding and stability of<br />
the tumor suppressor S<strong>10</strong>0A2: insights into functional implications. Submitted.<br />
[5] Ionescu, J.G., Novotny, J., Stejskal, V., Latsch, A., Blaurock-Busch, E., and Eisenmann-Klein, M. 2006.<br />
Increased levels of transition metals in breast cancer tissue. Neuro Endocrinol Lett 27 Suppl 1: 36-39.<br />
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P16. Novel Cyclic Peptides Design Modelling Structure and Reactivity of<br />
Zn(Cys)4 Reactive Site of Protein Hsp33<br />
E. Bourles, O. Sénèque, J. M. Latour<br />
iRSTV/LCBM/PMB UMR 5349, CEA-Grenoble, 17 rue des martyrs, 38054 cedex 9, Grenoble, France<br />
e-mail: emilie.bourles@cea.fr<br />
Tetracoordinated zinc sites in metalloproteins, in which zinc is coordinated to cysteines and/or histidines, can<br />
have multiple roles such as catalytic, structural or redox. In particular, Zn(Cys)4 sites, which are present in 3% of<br />
proteins, were considered as structural sites since it was found that Hsp33, a molecular chaperone, as well as<br />
Trx2, the mitochondrial thioredoxin, were regulated by the oxidation of there Zn(Cys)4 sites into disulfides<br />
concomitant with the release of the zinc ion [1, 2, 3]. We have developed the synthesis of cyclic peptides to<br />
reproduce the structure of Zn(Cys)4 sites in proteins, such as the structural site of PerR or the reactive site of<br />
Hsp33. Those de novo twenty amino-acids cyclic peptides contain two CXnC motifs, one in the cycle and<br />
another one in a linear tail grafted on the cycle, and fit quasi-perfectly the structure of the biological sites [4, 5].<br />
Then, this new design represents an interesting approach for modelling metallic sites in protein.<br />
Here, we present the coordination properties, the structural properties and the reactivity toward oxidation of<br />
several peptides designed to model the Zn(Cys)4 sites of PerR and Hsp33. The behaviour of Hsp33’s closest<br />
peptidic structural model toward complexation with metallic cations (Co 2+ , Zn 2+ ) and toward H2O2-mediated<br />
oxidation is very closed to what is observed in the protein [6, 7].<br />
References:<br />
[1] Jakob U.; Muse W.; Eser, M.; Bardwell J.C.A.; Cell, 1999, 96, p.341.<br />
[2] Won, H.S.; Low, L.Y.; Guzman, R.D.; Jakob, U.; Dyson, H.J.; J. Mol. Biol., 2004, 341(4), p.893.<br />
[3] Collet J-F.; D’Souza J.C.; Jakob U.; Bardwell J.C.A.; J. Biol. Chem., 2003, 278(46), p.45325.<br />
[4] Janda, I. ; Devedjiev, Y. ; Derewenda, U. ; Dauter, Z.; Bielnicki, J.; Cooper, D.R.; Graf, P.C.F.; Joachimiack<br />
A.; Jakob, U.; Derewenda, Z.S.; Structure, 2004, 12, p.1901.<br />
[5] Traore D.A.; El Ghazouani A.; Ilango S.; Dupuy J.; Jacquamet L.; Ferrer J.L.; Caux-Thang C.; Duarte V.;<br />
Latour J-M.; Mol. Microbiol. 2005, 61, p.1211.<br />
[6] Jakob U.; Eser, M.; Bardwell J.C.A.; J. Biol. Chem., 2000, 275, p.3<strong>83</strong>02.<br />
[7] Ilbert, M.; Horst, J.; Ahrens, S.; Winter, J.; Graf, P.C.F.; Lilie, H.; Jakob, U.; Nat. Struct. Mol. Biol., 2007,<br />
14, p.556.<br />
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P17. Non-isotype Crystals in Salts of 2, 6-diaminopurinium(1+)<br />
and bis(pyridine-2, 6-dicarboxylate)metal(II) Anions (M = Co or Cu)<br />
M. Brandi-Blanco a , D. Choquesillo-Lazarte b , J. M. González-Pérez c , A. Castiñeiras d ,<br />
J. Niclós-Gutiérrez c<br />
a<br />
Fakultät Chemie, Lehrstuhl für Bioanorganische Chemie, Technische Universität Dortmund, Otto-Hahn-<br />
Strasse 6, D-44227 Dortmund, Germany<br />
e-mail: pbrandi@correo.ugr.es<br />
b<br />
Laboratorio de Estudios Cristalográficos, IACT-CSIC, Edif. Inst Lopez-Neyra, PTCS. Avda. del Conocimiento<br />
s/n, E-18<strong>10</strong>0 Armilla, Granada, Spain<br />
c<br />
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Granada, Fac. Pharmacy, Campus Cartuja, E-18071<br />
Granada, Spain<br />
d<br />
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Santiago, Fac. Pharmacy, Campus Sur, E-15782 Santiago<br />
de Compostela, Spain<br />
Adeninium(1+) cations generate an iso-structural series of compounds (H2ade)2[M II (pdc)2]·3H2O with M = Mn,<br />
Co, Ni Cu or Zn. Hade + exists as nearly coplanar pairs of tautomers A:B (with protons on N1 and N9 or N3 and<br />
N7) H-bonded in (A:B)n ladders. In the crystal of (H2dap)2[Cu II (pdc)2]·4H2O the 2, 6-diaminopurinium(1+)<br />
cations only have dissociable protons in N3 and N7 forming non-equivalent homo-pairs, {H2dap(1) + }2 and<br />
{H2dap(2) + }2 using N1 as acceptor and an N6-H or N2-H as donors. These homo-pairs alternate in laddered<br />
chains (see A). The crystal of (H2dap)2[Co II (pdc)2]·6H2O has also two non-equivalent H2dap(1) + and H2dap(2) +<br />
which form homo-pairs with or without the mediation of water (B and C).<br />
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P18. The Electrochemical Studies of the Complexes of Histidine Analogues<br />
of Vasopressin and Oxytocin<br />
J. Brasuń a , M. Cebrat b , B. Fuglewicz a , S. Plińska a , J. Świątek-Kozłowska a<br />
a<br />
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Szewska 38, 50-139 Wroclaw, Poland<br />
e-mail: stasia.plinska@wp.pl,<br />
b<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, Wroclaw University, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-363 Wroclaw, Poland<br />
The coordination abilities of different oligopeptides with many metal ions like Cu(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) have<br />
been studied since many years [1, 2]. Peptide hormones like oxytocin (OXT) and vasopressin (AVP) play an<br />
important role in a human organism. They contain disulphide bridge and are able to form stable complexes e.g.<br />
with Cu(II) and Ni(II) [3].<br />
The biologicaly active peptides are often used as the pharmaceuticals. Some new analogues of OXT and AVP<br />
with higher selectivity, limited side effects and higher activity, are investigated [4].<br />
In this work the results for some the Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes with histidine-AVP analogue (His-Tyr-Phe-<br />
Gln-Asn-His-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2) and OXT analogue (Ac-His-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-His-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2) are<br />
presented. The stability constants of investigated complexes have been determined by the analysis of the voltamperometric<br />
results.<br />
References:<br />
[1]. H. Kozłowski, W. Bal, M. Dyba, T. Kowalik-Jankowska, Specific structure–stability relations in<br />
metallopeptides, Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 184, 319–346 (1999).<br />
[2]. I. Sovago, K. Osz, Metal ion selectivity of oligopeptides, J. Chem. Soc., Dalton Trans., 3841–3854 (2006).<br />
[3]. H. Kozłowski, B. Radomska, G. Kupryszewski, B. Lammek, C. Livera, L. D. Petit, S. Pyburn, J. Chem.<br />
Soc., Dalton Trans., 173 (1989).<br />
[4]. E. Trzepałka, M. Oleszczuk, M. Maciejczyk, B. Lammek, Solution structure of conformationally restricted<br />
vasopressin analogues, A. Biochem. Pol., 51, 33-49 (2004).<br />
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P19. Potentiometric and Spectroscopic Studies of Coordination Abilities of<br />
Dehydrotripeptides Gly-∆Phe-His and His-Gly-∆Phe<br />
J. Brasuń a , M. Makowski b , O. Gładysz a J. Świątek-Kozłowska a<br />
a<br />
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Szewska 38, 50-139 Wroclaw, Poland<br />
e-mail: olimpia@chnorg.am.wroc.pl<br />
b<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Opole, Oleska 48, 45-052 Opole, Poland<br />
∆-aminoacids are unsaturated analogues of α-aminoacids and their biological activities and structural properties<br />
were investigated [1-2] because they are constituents of many microbial proteins (fungal and bacterial<br />
metabolities) as well antibiotics [3]. Also the coordination abilities compared to parent peptides were widely<br />
studied [4-8]. These studies showed that ∆-peptides display unusual binding ability towards metal ions such as<br />
Cu 2+ , Ni 2+ , Co 2+ , Zn 2+ [6-7].<br />
The purpose of the present studies was to examine the stability of copper (II) complexes with dehydrotripeptides<br />
Gly-∆Phe-His and His-Gly-∆Phe .<br />
Using pH-metric titrations the protonation constants and stability constants of these ligands were found out and<br />
also UV-Vis spectra were recorded.<br />
Both investigated dehydro peptides form stable complexes with Cu (II) ions and the the stability constants<br />
derived from potentiometric titrations were obtained with high accuracy. The potentiometric and spectrosciopic<br />
results show that Gly-∆Phe-His forms six types of complexes with Cu (II) ions and since pH 4 complex CuL2 is<br />
created. Although His-Gly-∆Phe forms also six complexes all of them involve only one ligand. The species<br />
distribution of Gly-∆Phe-His/Cu(II) and His-Gly-∆Phe/Cu(II) solution (Fig.1 and Fig.2) will be discussed as well<br />
as some likely complexes structure.<br />
%Cu<br />
<strong>10</strong>0<br />
90<br />
80<br />
70<br />
60<br />
50<br />
40<br />
30<br />
20<br />
<strong>10</strong><br />
0<br />
CuL<br />
free Cu<br />
CuL<br />
CuH -1L<br />
CuH -1L 2<br />
CuH -2L 2<br />
CuH -3L 2<br />
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 <strong>10</strong> 11<br />
pH<br />
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%Cu<br />
<strong>10</strong>0<br />
90<br />
80<br />
70<br />
60<br />
50<br />
40<br />
30<br />
20<br />
<strong>10</strong><br />
0<br />
free Cu (II)<br />
CuHL<br />
CuL<br />
CuH -1L<br />
CuH -2L<br />
CuH -3L<br />
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 <strong>10</strong> 11<br />
pH<br />
Fig. 1 Species distribution curves for Gly-∆Phe-His/Cu(II) Fig.2 Species distribution curves for His-Gly-∆Phe/Cu(II)<br />
Refrences:<br />
[1] B. Rzeszotarska, Z. Kubica, J. Tarnawski, Post. Biochem., 33, 533, (1987)<br />
[2] T. P. Singh, P. Narula, H.C. Patel, Acta Cryst.Sect. B, 46, 539, (1990)<br />
[3] A.F. Spatola, in: B. Weinstein, editor. Chemistry and Biochemistry of Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins,<br />
vol.VII, New York, , M. Dekker, 267, (19<strong>83</strong>).<br />
[4] J. Świątek-Kozłowska., J. Brasuń, M. Łuczkowski., M. Makowski, J. Inorg. Biochem., 90, <strong>10</strong>6 (2002)<br />
[5] M. Z. Siddiqui, Inter. Journal of Biol. Macromolecules, 26, 17, (1999);<br />
[6] M. Jeżowska-Bojczuk, H. Kozłowski, Polyhedron, <strong>10</strong>, Vol.19, 2331, (1991)<br />
[7] M. Jeżowska-Bojczuk, H. Kozłowski, Polyhedron, 13, Vol.18, 26<strong>83</strong>, (1994)<br />
[8] M. Jeżowska-Bojczuk, K. Varnagy, I. Sovago, G. Pitrzyński, M. Dyba, Y. Kubica, B. Rzeszotarska, L.<br />
Smełka, H. Kozłowski, J.Chem. Soc., Dalton Trans., 3265 (1996)<br />
[9] R. Hay, M. M. Hassan, C. You-Quan, Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry, 52, 17 (1993).<br />
CuH -<br />
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P20. The Coordination Abilities of the 14-membered Cyclic Tetrapeptide<br />
with the c(β 3 homoLysDHisβ-AlaHis) Sequence<br />
J. Brasuń a* , A. Matera-Witkiewicz a , S. Ołdziej b , A. Pratesi c , M. Ginanneschi c , L. Messori d<br />
a*<br />
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Wrocław Medical University, Szewska 38, 50-139 Wrocław, Poland<br />
e-mail: jbrasun@chnorg.am.wroc.pl<br />
b<br />
Laboratory of Biopolymer Structure, Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Gdańsk and<br />
Medical University of Gdańsk, Kładki 24, 80-822 Gdańsk, POLAND<br />
c<br />
Laboratory of Peptides and Proteins Chemistry and Biology, Department of Organic Chemistry “Ugo Schiff”,<br />
University of Florence, Via della Lastruccia 3, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Firenze, Italy<br />
d<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Florence, Via della Lastruccia 3, Sesto Fiorentino, Firenze, Italy<br />
A new, 14-membered, tetraza cyclic tetrapeptide containing histidine and lysine side-chains,<br />
c(β 3 homoLysDHisβ-AlaHis), was designed, synthesized and characterized; its copper(II) binding properties were<br />
investigated in dependence of pH by potentiometric and spectroscopic methods. In line with previous studies of<br />
similar systems, the progressive involvement of amide nitrogens in copper(II) coordination was evidenced upon<br />
raising pH. At physiological pH the dominant species consists of a copper(II) center coordinated by two amide<br />
nitrogens, an imidazole nitrogen and a water molecule. In contrast, at pH above 8.7, a copper(II) coordination<br />
environment consisting of four amide nitrogens in the equatorial plane and the axial imidazole ligands is formed<br />
as clearly indicated by spectroscopic data and theoretical calculations. The behavior of this 14-membered cyclic<br />
tetrapeptide is compared to that of its 12-membered cyclic analog, particular attention being paid to the effects of<br />
ring size on the respective copper(II) binding abilities.<br />
%Cu 2+<br />
<strong>10</strong>0<br />
80<br />
60<br />
40<br />
20<br />
0<br />
CuH 2 L<br />
Cu 2+<br />
CuHL<br />
CuH -1 L<br />
CuH -2 L<br />
CuH -3 L<br />
4 6 8 <strong>10</strong><br />
pH<br />
CuH -4 L<br />
Figure 1. Species distribution curves for Cu 2+ -<br />
DK14 (solid line) and Cu 2+ -DK12 data from [1] (dashed<br />
line) complexes at 25°C and I=0.1 mol dm -3 KNO3. The<br />
ligand concentration 1×<strong>10</strong> -3 mol dm -3 . Ligand to metal<br />
ratio 1.5:1.<br />
Scheme 1. The structure of CuH-3L complex<br />
obtained from theoretical calculations. All hydrogen<br />
atoms are removed for clarity. The copper(II) ion is<br />
shown in cyano, oxygen, carbon and nitrogen atoms<br />
are shown in red, black and blue respectively.<br />
References:<br />
[1] J.Brasuń, A.Matera, S.Ołdziej, J.Świątek-Kozłowska, L.Messori, Ch.Gabbiani, M.Orfei, M.Ginnaneschi, J.<br />
Inorg. Biochem., <strong>10</strong>1 452 (2007)<br />
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P21. The Reduction of (ImH)[trans-Ru III Cl4(dmso)(Im)] and Preferential<br />
Reaction of the Reduced Complex with Human Serum Albumin.<br />
M. Brindell, a, b I. Sawoska, a G. Stochel a , R. van Eldik b<br />
a<br />
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Ingardena 3, 30-060<br />
Krakow, Poland<br />
e-mail: brindell@chemia.uj.edu.pl<br />
b<br />
Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg,<br />
Egerlandstrasse 1, 9<strong>10</strong>58 Erlangen, Germany<br />
NAMI-A a novel anti-metastatic Ru(III) complex, viz. (ImH)[trans-RuCl4(dmso)(Im)] has successfully<br />
completed phase I clinical trials and undergoes further stages of clinical tests.[1] It can be administered<br />
intravenously and the pharmacokinetic analysis of the Ru content of blood plasma has revealed that most of the<br />
Ru in blood plasma is accumulated in the protein-bound form (> 97%). Extensive binding of this drug to the<br />
plasma proteins may significantly influence its biodistribution and bioavailability, and therefore the<br />
understanding of this process is of great importance. Considering the physiological conditions in blood plasma<br />
(pH 7.4, 0.1-0.15 M NaCl, 37 o C), it is expected that NAMI-A undergoes relatively fast hydrolysis. It was<br />
proposed that under such conditions the stepwise dissociation of two Cl – and one dmso ligands occurs.[2, 3]<br />
Moreover, one should take into account the redox environment present in the blood. The presence of ascorbic<br />
acid in blood serum can lead to reduction of NAMI-A. [3-6]<br />
Based on this information, we can assume that at least two major transformations of NAMI-A, namely<br />
hydrolysis and reduction, can occur immediately after administration, and they can precede the reaction with<br />
serum proteins. Therefore, the form of the complex that actually reacts with serum albumin can differ<br />
significantly from the complex introduced into the organism. In this context, the question arises if NAMI-A<br />
(Ru(III) complex) really reacts with albumin or rather its reduced form, or maybe even the reduced form of the<br />
hydrolytic derivatives of NAMI-A. This presentation aims to answer this question in the most precise way.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Rademaker-Lakhai, J. M.; van_den_Bongard, D.; Pluim, D.; Beijnen, J. H.; Schellens, J. H. M. Clin. Cancer<br />
Res. 2004, <strong>10</strong>, 3717-3727.<br />
[2] Bacac, M.; Hotze, A. C. G.; van_der_Schilden, K.; Haasnoot, J. G.; Pacor, S.; Alessio, E.; Sava, G.; Reedijk,<br />
J. J. Inorg. Biochem. 2004, 98, 402-412.<br />
[3] Brindell, M.; Stawoska, I.; Supel, J.; Skoczowski, A.; Stochel, G.; van_Eldik, R. J. Biol. Inorg. Chem. 2008,<br />
DOI <strong>10</strong>.<strong>10</strong>07/s00775-008-0378-3.<br />
[4] Sava, G.; Bergamo, A.; Zorzet, S.; Gava, B.; Casarsa, C.; Cocchietto, M.; Furlani, A.; Scarcia, V.; Serli, B.;<br />
Iengo, E.; Alessio, E.; Mestroni, G. Eur. J. Cancer 2002, 38, 427-435.<br />
[5] Ravera, M.; Baracco, S.; Cassino, C.; Zanello, P.; Osella, D. Dalton Trans. 2004, 2347-2351.<br />
[6] Brindell, M.; Piotrowska, D.; Shoukry, A. A.; Stochel, G.; van_Eldik, R. J. Biol. Inorg. Chem. 2007, 12, 809-<br />
818.<br />
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P22. Accumulation and Biotransformation of Arsenic by Embryos of<br />
Zebrafish (Danio rerio)<br />
M.A. Bryszewska a , S. E. Hannam b , R. Munoz Olivas c , C. Camara c<br />
a Technical University of Lodz, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Institute of General Food<br />
Chemistry, ul. Stefanowskieg 4/<strong>10</strong>, 90-924 Lodz, Poland<br />
e-mail: malbrysz@snack.p.lodz.pl<br />
b University of Waterloo, Chemistry Department, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada<br />
c Universidad Complutense Madrid, Facultad de Ciencias Quimicas, Dpto. Quimica Analitica, Madrid, Avda.<br />
Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain<br />
Anthropogenic activities and natural sources cause that arsenic is ubiquitous element detected in low<br />
concentrations in virtually all environmental media. Investigations performed over the last 25 years revealed a<br />
large number of naturally occurring arsenic compounds. It is clear that arsenic metabolism is complex, moreover<br />
it was demonstrated that pathways of biotransformation varies in the different organisms. Embryos of zebrafish<br />
have consistently demonstrated their usefulness as a model organism for studies vertebrate development and<br />
their responses to external stimulus, therefore are an ideal system to study the effects of arsenic exposure on its<br />
accumulation levels and organisms ability of biotransformation the element. The aim of the present work was to<br />
estimate arsenic accumulation by single embryos, to observe individual differences in the element accumulation<br />
and trace element biotransformation. The ability to measure arsenic content in single embryos is important as it<br />
allows for the determination of differences in uptake between each embryo within a group and between embryos<br />
in different replicas. For the purposes of this work a method to directly introduce whole single embryos into the<br />
graphite furnace (ETAAS) was elaborated. The significant matrix effects due to complexity of the sample were<br />
overcome by the use of a palladium modifier (0.8 g L -1 ) and hydrogen peroxide (12 %) as an oxidizing agent to<br />
aid in the decomposition of the sample. The results obtained from this direct method of total arsenic<br />
measurement were in agreement with those from more common sample preparation methods of acid and<br />
ultrasonic digestion when measured using ETAAS and ICP-MS. Arsenic content was measured for embryos that<br />
were exposed to the solution containing AsO3 3- or AsO4 3- in the concentrations of 1 mg L -1 and 0, 05 mg L -1 .<br />
Measurement of total arsenic content in the single embryos showed that there is a large variability in arsenic<br />
content between single individuals<br />
- embryos of age 24hpf (hour post fertilisation): control group: 0.027÷0.046 ngAs/embryo (RSD 17, 94),<br />
enriched group 0.045÷0.1<strong>10</strong> ngAs/embryo (RSD 26, 51);<br />
- embryos of age 48hpf: control group: 0.042÷0.079 ngAs/embryo (RSD 21, 69), enriched group<br />
0.068÷0.202 ngAs/embryo (RSD 32, 94).<br />
This is likely caused by biological factors that differ between embryos which may have an impact on As uptake<br />
and its accumulation. Arsenic speciation analysis performed using HPLC ICP MS, revealed that the zebrafish<br />
embryos exposed to 1 mg AsO4 3- L -1 were able to reduce arsenate to arsenite. Relation of pentavalent form to the<br />
trivalent form was decreasing during the time reaching 75% of AsO3 3- and 25% of AsO4 3- of detected in the<br />
extracts arsenic, at the age of 120 hpf. Lack of the other forms like methylated form is suprising. It is well<br />
documented and observed for the different kinds of the organisms that reduction As V is a initial stage on the<br />
metabolitical path leading to the methylated form like monomethylarsenic acid or dimethylarsenic acid.<br />
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P23. Synthesis, X-ray Structure of New Pt(II), Pd(II) and Cu(II) Complexes<br />
with 5-amino-8-methyl-chromone<br />
E. Budzisz a , I. P. Lorenz b , P. Mayer b , A. Jozwiak c<br />
a<br />
Department of Cosmetic Raw Materials Chemistry, Medical University of Lodz, Muszynskiego 1, 90-151, Lodz,<br />
Poland<br />
e-mail: elora@ich.pharm.am.lodz.pl<br />
b<br />
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ludwig Maximilian University, Butenandtstr. 5-12 (D), D-81377,<br />
Munich, Germany<br />
c<br />
Department of Organic Chemistry, University of Lodz, Narutowicza 68, 90-136, Lodz, Poland<br />
The metal complexes which contain chromone derivatives as a ligand show anticoagulant properties [1, 2] and<br />
antitumor activity. [3, 4] In particular, complexes with palladium(II), copper(II), and platinium(II), exhibit<br />
pronounced in vitro cytotoxicity. [5, 6]<br />
In this study, we present the synthesis and characterization of metal complexes of 5-amino-8-methyl-chromone.<br />
Elemental analysis, FT-IR, UV-Vis spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography have been used to characterize the<br />
complexes.<br />
Acknowledgements. Financial support from Medical University of Lodz (grant No 503-3066-2).<br />
References:<br />
[1] Jiang, D.; Deng, R.; Wu, J., Wuji Huaxue, 1989, 5, 21-28.<br />
[2] Deng, R.; Wu, J.; Long, L., Bull. Soc. Chim. Belg., 1992, <strong>10</strong>1, 439-443<br />
[3] Kostova, I.; Manolov, I.; Konstantinov, S.; Karaivanova, M., Eur. J. Med. Chem., 1999, 34, 63-68.<br />
[4] Manolov, I.; Kostova, I.; Netzeva, T.; Konstantinov, S.; Karaivanova, M., Arch. Pharm. Pharm. Med. Chem.,<br />
2000, 333, 93-98.<br />
[5] E. Budzisz, M. Malecka, I-P. Lorenz, P. Mayer, R. Kwiecień, P. Paneth, U. Krajewska, M. Rozalski, Inorg.<br />
Chem., 2006, 45(24), 9688-9695.<br />
[6] E. Budzisz, M. Malecka B. Keppler V.B. Arion, G.Andrijewski, U. Krajewska, M. Różalski, Eur. J.<br />
Inorg.Chem., 2007, 3728-3735.<br />
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P24. Comparison of the Spectroscopic Characteristics of Two Different<br />
Fungal Laccases<br />
C. Bukh and M. J. Bjerrum<br />
University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Natural Sciences, Thorvaldsensvej 40, DK-<br />
1871 Frederiksberg C, Denmark<br />
e-mail: bukh@life.ku.dk<br />
Laccase (E.C. 1.<strong>10</strong>.3.2), a blue multi-copper oxidase found in many plants and fungi, catalyzes single electron<br />
oxidation of a broad range of substrates, coupled to the four-electron reduction of dioxygen to water. Laccase<br />
contains four copper ions in three fully conserved binding sites (T1, T3 and T2) and belongs to a sub-group of<br />
the blue multi-copper oxidases (MCOs), which includes ascorbate oxidase, ceruloplasmin CotA and Fet3p.<br />
Despite having fully conserved active copper binding domains, the absorption spectrum arising from the bluecopper<br />
site differs among the different laccase species. We have studied the spectroscopic properties of several<br />
fungal laccases as a function of pH. Furthermore a change in pH has been shown to cause a time dependent<br />
change in the behavior of the evaluated laccases.<br />
The responses to pH changes exhibited by different laccases will be presented using a combination of<br />
spectroscopic techniques like UV-Vis, CD and EPR spectroscopy. Furthermore in silico models will be included<br />
in the evaluation of the results.<br />
Acknowledgement: The enzymes were kindly donated by Novozymes A/S, Bagsværd, Denmark. Jesper Bendix<br />
is thanked for technical assistance with the EPR measurements. Danish Chemical Society for financial support to<br />
this conference.<br />
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P25. New Model Systems for Binuclear Nonheme Iron-Oxo Proteins<br />
B. Burger a , S. Wöckel a , M. Jarenmark b , S. Dechert a , E. Nordlander b , F. Meyer a<br />
a Institute for Inorganic Chemistry, University of Göttingen, Tammannstr. 4, D-37077, Göttingen, Germany<br />
e-mail: boris.burger@chemie.uni-goettingen.de<br />
b Center for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lund University, Box 124, SE-221 00, Lund, Sweden<br />
Binuclear nonheme Iron-oxo proteins are widespread in nature and possess a variety of biochemical functions<br />
[1]. Most of the carboxylate-bridged diiron active centers of those proteins can actually react with, and activate<br />
dioxygen. Certain organisms use that in, e. g., dioxygen carrier proteins like Hr, others make use of it to perform<br />
impressive oxygenation reactions of biological substrates [2]. The interest to develop model systems for those<br />
diiron-proteins is of course enormous [3], but there is still need to design suitable ligands to reach functionality.<br />
Therefore nature is the best archetype.<br />
The active center of, e. g., the enzyme Methane Monooxygenase in its reduced state is a diferrous core ligated by<br />
histidine and carboxylic residues from surrounding amino acids. Moreover, most of the diiron active centers<br />
have a ligation that is comprised by only histidine- and carboxylic residues of glutamate or aspartate, so they<br />
exhibit Nitrogen and Oxygen donor atoms in the ligand sphere [1].<br />
The actual work presents some newly developed Pyrazole-based ligands, which have the potential to mimic the<br />
natural ligation of the carboxylate-bridged diiron active centers. Therefore we have designed different sidearms<br />
for the Pyrazole, which comprise either Imidazole- or aliphatic Nitrogen donor atoms as well as a carboxylic<br />
residue. Here we present some of the initial results on the way to functional biomimetic diiron-oxo complexes.<br />
References:<br />
[1] D. M. Kurtz Jr., J. Biol. Inorg. Chem. 1997, 2, 159.<br />
[2] A. L. Feig, S. J. Lippard, Chem. Rev. 1994, 94, 759.<br />
[3] E. Y. Tshuva, S. J. Lippard, Chem. Rev. 2004, <strong>10</strong>4, 987.<br />
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P26. Cobalt-porphyrin Containing γ Subunit of Desulfoviridin of D.gigas<br />
S.A. Bursakov a , A. V. Kladova a , O. Yu. Gavel a , J. Calvete b , V. Cabral a , I. Moura a , J.J.G.<br />
Moura a<br />
a REQUIMTE, Departamento de Química, Centro de Química Fina e Biotecnologia, Faculdade de Ciências e<br />
Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, Portugal<br />
e-mail: sergey@dq.fct.unl.pt<br />
b Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, C.S.I.C., Valencia, Spain<br />
A cobalt- porphyrin containing protein (CoPf) was isolated from the sulphate-reducing bacteria Desulfovibrio<br />
gigas [1, 2]. The monomeric violet coloured protein contains one molecule of cobalt per molecule of protein in a<br />
non covalently bound Co (III) porphyrin-like cofactor and exhibits UV-visible spectrum with peaks at 279 nm,<br />
420 nm and 590 nm with shoulders at 300 nm, 395 nm and 550 nm.<br />
CoPf was cloned and overexpressed in E. coli cells. The apo-form consist of <strong>10</strong>5 amino acids residues with<br />
molecular weight around 11.9 kDa. CoPf contains only few aromatic amino acid residues that are responsible for<br />
low extinction coefficient at 280 nm. Thus, the pure protein has the ratio A590/280 and the ratio A420/A280 is<br />
around 1.48 and 3.22, respectively. Alignment of the CoPf with proteins from the database BLAST show very<br />
high homology from 72 to 82% of this protein with gamma subunit of dissimilatory sulfite reductase from<br />
Desulfovibrio vulgaris (Hildenborough), Desulfovibrio desulfuricans G20, Thermodesulforhabdus norvegica and<br />
Desulfotalea psychrophila. According to the results of mass spectrometry and modification by iodoacetamide<br />
(IA) and vinylpyridine (VP), CoPf has two cysteines linked by one bridge and one of them only accessible to IA<br />
and VP, in presence denaturing agent (5 M ClGu). As isolated the protein is EPR silent, suggesting the presence<br />
of diamagnetic Co 3+ not easly reduced by sodium dithionite.<br />
Acknowledgement: POCI/QUI/59119/2004 (FCT), No E-62/06 (CRUP), SFRH/BPD/2<strong>83</strong>80/2006 and<br />
SFRH/BD/24744/2005.<br />
References:<br />
[1] J.J.G. Moura, I. Moura, M. Bruschi, J. Le Gall and A. V. Xavier, Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 92, 962<br />
(1980).<br />
[2] E.C. Hatchikian, Biochem Biophys Res Commun. <strong>10</strong>3, 521 (1981).<br />
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P27. Orange Protein Mo-Cu Cluster Reconstitution<br />
M.S. Carepo a , S.R. Pauleta a , A. Duarte a , D.S. Figueiredo a , J.G. Graff a , A.G. Wedd b ,<br />
A.S. Pereira a , J.J.G. Moura a , I. Moura a<br />
a<br />
Requimte – Departamento de Quimica, CQFB, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia – UNL, 2825 Monte da<br />
Caparica, Portugal<br />
e-mail: marta.carepo@dq.fct.unl.pt<br />
b<br />
School of Chemistry, University of Melbourne, ParkVille, Victoria 30<strong>10</strong>, Australia<br />
The orange protein (ORP) isolated from Desulfovibrio gigas is a monomeric protein of approximately 12 kDa.<br />
X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) studies revealed the presence of a mixed-metal sulfide linear cluster<br />
[S2MoS2CuS2MoS2] 3- which is a quite unusual protein bound heterometallic cluster [1,2]. Tetrathiomolybdate<br />
and copper are known to form sulphide metal complexes and their antagonism has been exploited for the<br />
treatment of Wilson’s disease and breast cancer by dietary supplement on tetrathiomolybdate [3].<br />
ORP was heterologously expressed in E. coli as an apo-protein, the holo protein can be reconstitute in vitro by<br />
the addition of copper and tetrathiomolybdate (TM4) or tetrathiotungstate (TW4). The apo-ORP reconstitution<br />
using TM4 and Cu 2+ (4Mo:2Cu/ protein) is dependent on the incubation order of the metals with ORP. When<br />
TM4 is added to ORP followed by the addition of Cu 2+ the metal ratio obtained is 1Mo:1Cu the protein whereas<br />
when Cu 2+ is first incubated with ORP followed by TM4 addition the metal ratio is 2Mo:1Cu, as observed for the<br />
native protein. The percentage of reconstitution was determined by 1H-15N HSQC.<br />
In this work we present UV-visible titrations of (ORP+TM4) with Cu 2+ and (ORP+ Cu 2+ ) with TM4. Different<br />
stages of the interaction between ORP and the metals to form de metal cluster were followed by EPR.<br />
The two metals were also allowed to react first and then the reaction mixture was incubated with the protein.<br />
Titrations of the two metals in the absence of ORP were also performed in order to investigate the role of ORP in<br />
the cluster formation. The results obtained can give some insights concerning the ORP cluster assembling in the<br />
native protein.<br />
Acknowledgement: We thank Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia for financial support<br />
References:<br />
[1] G.N. George, I. J. Pickering, E. Y. Yu, R.C. Prince, S.A. Bursakov, O.Y. Gavel, J.J.G. Moura and<br />
I. Moura, JACS, 122, <strong>83</strong>21, (2000).<br />
[2] S.A. Bursakov, O.Y. Gavel, G. Di Rocco, J. Lampreia, J. Calvete, A.S. Pereira, J.J.G. Moura and<br />
I. Moura, J Inorg Biochem, 98, <strong>83</strong>3 (2004).<br />
[3] H. Laurie, Eur. J. Inorg. Chem., 2000, 2443 (2000).<br />
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P28. Complexes of Histidine Analogues of Oxytocin and Vasopressin with<br />
Zn(II) and Cu(II) ions Studied by ESI-MS Mass Spectrometry<br />
M. Cebrat, A. Sochacka, P. Stefanowicz<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wroclaw, Poland<br />
e-mail: lukasz@wchuwr.pl<br />
Oxytocin (OT) and arginine-vasopressin (AVP) belong to a group of neurohypophysial peptide hormones<br />
present in virtually all vertebrates and many other species. They are nonapeptides with a disulfide bridge<br />
between Cys residues 1 and 6. OT is associated with reproductive functions, stimulation of uterine contractions<br />
during labor and milk ejection during lactation, whereas AVP facilitates water reabsorption by the kidney and<br />
the contraction of smooth muscle cells in arteries. Divalent metal ions appear to be important element of the<br />
OT/AVP system [1].<br />
Some extracellular proteins employ disulfide bridges to stabilize topologies that are similar to the intracellular<br />
zinc-stabilized motifs [2, 3]. Therefore, we decided to check whether it is possible to retain the conformation and<br />
the biological activity of OT and AVP peptides by replacing the disulfide bond in the Cys-Cys pair by the His-<br />
M-His complex (M = metal ion). The binding abilities of the His-analogue of AVP towards Cu(II) were also<br />
studied by potentiometric techniques [4]. Here we report the formation and fragmentation pattern of the<br />
complexes of the OT and AVP analogues with both Cys residues substituted by His with Zn(II) and Cu(II) ions<br />
as observed by ESI high resolution mass spectrometry:<br />
1. Ac-His-Tyr-Phe-Gln-Asn-His-Pro-Arg-Gly-NH2 [His 1,6 ]AcAVP OS-1<br />
2. H-His-Phe-Phe-Gln-Asn-His-Pro-Arg-Gly-NH2 [His 1,6 ,Phe 2 ]AVP OS-2<br />
3. Ac-His-Phe-Phe-Gln-Asn-His-Pro-Arg-Gly-NH2 [His 1,6 ,Phe 2 ]Ac-AVP OS-3<br />
4. H-His-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-His-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2 [His 1,6 ]OT OS-4<br />
5. Ac-His-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-His-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2 [His 1,6 ]Ac-OT OS-5<br />
6. His-Phe-Ile-Gln-Asn-His-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2 [His 1,6 ,Phe 2 ]OT OS-6<br />
7. Ac-His-Phe-Ile-Gln-Asn-His-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2 [His 1,6 ,Phe 2 ]Ac-OT OS-7<br />
8. H-His-Tyr-Phe-Gln-Asn-His-Pro-Arg-Gly-NH2 [His 1,6 ]AVP OS-8<br />
At pH 6-7 (NH4Ac-buffered peptide solution) a complexes of a type [peptide +M] 2+ are visible in all recorded<br />
mass spectra. The intensity of the peak is rather low as compared to [peptide +2H] 2+ and significantly lower in<br />
case of Zn(II) than for Cu(II) complexes. During MS/MS fragmentation of this complex a respective C-terminal<br />
tripeptide Pro-Aaa-Gly-NH2 (Aaa = Arg or Leu) is easily cleaved while the metal ion is retained by the Nterminal<br />
fragment. Further fragmentation results in subsequent cleaving of the amino acid residues mostly from<br />
the C-terminus of the peptide. Typicaly yn ions are formed during this process, but xn fragments are often<br />
observed as well.<br />
Of the two His residues, His 1 seems to chelate metals more efficiently. Even in the case of the acetylated<br />
peptides we can see N-terminal tripeptide fragments containing Cu (Zn) ions.<br />
Acknowledgement: ESI MS and MS/MS spectra were recorded on Bruker apex ultra 7T FTMS mass<br />
spectrometer in the Mass Spectrometry Laboratory at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw.<br />
References:<br />
[1] T. Wyttenbach, D. Liu, and M.T. Bowers, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 130, 5993 (2008).<br />
[2] C.A. Orengo, J.M. Thornton, Structure, 1, <strong>10</strong>5 (1993).<br />
[3] I.Z. Siemion, Z. Szewczuk, Wiadomości Chemiczne, 45, 755 (1995).<br />
[4] J. Brasuń, M. Cebrat, A. Sochacka, O. Gładysz, J. Świątek-Kozłowska, accepted by Dalton Trans.<br />
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P29. 1.5 Å Crystal Structure of the Heterodimeric Nitrate Reductase from<br />
Cupriavidus necator<br />
C. Coelho, P. J.González, J. Trincão, A. L.Carvalho, S. Najmudin, I. Moura,<br />
J. J. G. Moura and M. João Romão<br />
REQUIMTE, Departamento de Química, CQFB, FCT-UNL, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal,<br />
e-mail: catarinacoelho@dq.fct.unl.pt<br />
Nitrate Reductases belong to the DMSO reductase family of mononuclear Mo-containing enzymes. Periplasmic<br />
nitrate reductase (Nap) catalyses the reduction of nitrate to nitrite. This enzyme is responsible for initiating<br />
anaerobic ammonification and also participates in the cellular redox balancing, by which nitrate is used to<br />
dissipate excess reducing power [1]. Until recently only three crystal structures of Nap were available: NapA<br />
from Desulfovibrio desulfuricans (Dd NapA, to 1.9 Å), NapA from Escherichia coli (E.coli NapA, to 2.5 Ǻ) and<br />
NapAB from Rhodobacter sphaeroides (Rs NapAB, to 3.2 Å) [2, 3, 4]. We report here the crystal structure of a<br />
heterodimeric Nap from Cupriavidus necator (formerly Ralstonia eutropha). CnNapAB comprises a 91 kDa<br />
catalytic subunit (NapA) and a 17 kDa subunit (NapB) involved in electron transfer. The larger subunit contains<br />
a molybdenum active site with a bis-molybdopterin guanine dinucleotide cofactor as well as one [4Fe–4S]<br />
cluster, while the small subunit is a di-haem c-type cytochrome. Crystals of the oxidized form of this enzyme<br />
were obtained using PEG 3350 as precipitant. A single crystal grown at the High Throughput Crystallization<br />
Laboratory of the EMBL in Grenoble diffracted to beyond 1.5 Å at the ESRF (ID14-1), the highest resolution<br />
reported to date for a nitrate reductase. The unit-cell parameters are a = 142.2, b = 82.4, c = 96.8 Å and β=<br />
<strong>10</strong>0.7º, space group C2, and one heterodimer is present per asymmetric unit [5]. One clear solution was obtained<br />
by Molecular Replacement using DdNap as a search model and the structure was refined to a final R factor/Rfree<br />
of 0.17/0.20.<br />
References:<br />
[1] J.J.G. Moura, C.D. Brondino, J. Trincão and M J. Romão, J Biol Inorg Chem, 9, 791 (2004).<br />
[2] P. Arnoux, M. Sabaty, J. Alric, B. Frangioni, B. Guigliarelli, J. Adriano and D. Pignol, Nature Structural<br />
Biology, <strong>10</strong>, 928 (2003).<br />
[3] J.M. Dias, M.E. Than, A. Humm, R. Huber, G.P. Bourenkov, H.D. Bartunik, S. Bursakov, J. Calvete, J.<br />
Caldeira, C. Carneiro, J.J.G. Moura, I. Moura and M.J. Romão, Structure, 7, 65 (1999).<br />
[4] B J.N. Jepson, S. Mohan, T.A. Clarke., A.J. Gates, J.A. Cole, C.S. Butler, J.N. Butt, A.M. Hemmings, D.J.<br />
Richardson, J. Biol. Chem., 282, 6425 (2007).<br />
[5] C. Coelho, P.J. González, J. Trincão, A.L.Carvalho, S. Najmudin, I. Moura, J.J.G. Moura, T. Hettman, S.<br />
Dieckman and M.J. Romão, Acta Cryst., F63, 516 (2007).<br />
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P30. Coordination Chemistry of a New Cyclam-based Dinucleating Ligand:<br />
Relevance to Purple Acid Phosphatase Model Systems<br />
P. Comba, M. Zajaczkowski<br />
Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Heidelberg, INF 270, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany<br />
Purple acid phosphatases (PAP) are heterodinuclear enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of phosphomonoesters.<br />
Their biological functions are divers and still are not fully understood.[1] Nevertheless, in mammalians there was<br />
found a correlation between high PAP levels and osteoporosis.[2] Therefore, the thorough understanding of the<br />
PAP mechanism is crucial.<br />
The active site of the enzyme contains, independently of the source, seven invariant amino acid residues (see<br />
Scheme 1). However, the metal composition is variable. Mammalian PAP has a Fe(III)/Fe(II) core, whereas<br />
plants and funghi have rather Zn(II) or Mn(II) as divalent metal ion (M2 in Scheme 1).[3]<br />
Scheme 1: Active site of purple acid phosphatases<br />
Our aim is to find a suitable model system to mimick the active site of PAP. We have developed a new ligand<br />
based on cyclam (see Scheme 2), with two distinct coordination sites that may form a (hydr)oxo-bridged<br />
dinuclear complex.<br />
Scheme 2: Cyclam-based ligand for PAP mimicks<br />
The advantages to known model systems are that the cyclam unit can mimick the second coordination sphere of<br />
the enzyme, which stabilizes the substrate coordination, and that the bridging oxygen is not part of the ligand and<br />
therefore may act as nucleophile in the hydrolysis mechanism.<br />
The experimental results on the coordination chemistry of the new ligand are supported by computational<br />
studies.<br />
References:<br />
[1] N. Mitic, S.J. Smith, A. Neves, L.W. Guddat, L.R. Gahan, G.Schenk, Chem. Rev, <strong>10</strong>6, 3338 (2006).<br />
[2] D.W. Moss, F.D. Raymond, D.B. Wile, Crit. Rev. Clin. Lab. Sci., 32, 431 (1995).<br />
[3] T. Klabunde, N. Strater, B. Krebs, J. Mol. Biol., 259, 737 (1996); L.W. Guddat, A. McAlpine, D. Hume, S.<br />
Hamilton, J. De Jersey, J.L. Martin, Structure Fold Des., 7, 757 (1999).<br />
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P31. Effects of Mannitol or Erythritol on Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells<br />
Treated with Chromium(VI)<br />
A. Costa a , V. Moreno a , M. Prieto b , C. Alpoim c<br />
a<br />
Inorganic Chemistry, University of Barcelona, Marti i Franquès 1-11, 08028, Barcelona, Spain<br />
e-mail: andrenunocosta@gmail.com<br />
b<br />
Microbiology, University of Barcelona, Diagonal 645, 08028, Barcelona, Spain<br />
c<br />
Biochemistry, University of Coimbra, Box 3126, 3001-401, Coimbra, Portugal<br />
Toxicity of Cr(VI) and its carcinogenic effects have been extensively studied[1]. Attempts of minimizing these<br />
biological consequences have led to many researches to study the mechanisms of action inside the cell[2].<br />
Here, we present results on the behaviour of Cr(VI) in presence or absence of mannitol and erythritol on human<br />
bronchial epithelial cells. The evolution of solutions of Cr(VI), Cr(VI) with ascorbate anion, Cr(VI) with<br />
mannitol or erythritol and Cr(VI) with ascorbate anion and mannitol or erythritol, at room T, pH= 7.4, was<br />
followed by UV-visible spectroscopy. The presence of Cr(V) intermediate product of reduction of Cr(VI) by<br />
mannitol, was detected by EPR spectroscopy. A typical sharp signal centered at g= 1.98, showing a<br />
superhyperfine splitting, 1 H aiso = 1,022 x <strong>10</strong> -4 cm -1 , corresponding to the coupling of four protons from two<br />
mannitol molecules coordinated to the metal ion was observed. In the EPR spectrum, four broad signals due to<br />
hyperfine coupling with 53 Cr nucleus (I = 3/2), Aiso = 17.75 x <strong>10</strong> -4 cm -1 , were also detected. AFM images of the<br />
human bronchial epithelial cells treated with Cr(VI) and Cr(VI)/alditol solutions were obtained. The cells were<br />
cultured on polymer cover slips coated with gelatine type B and treated with the corresponding solution.<br />
Samples were fixed with glutaraldehyde prior to visualization in air. The images obtained allowed us to observe<br />
the morphology of the cells surface and the integrity of the membrane.<br />
References:<br />
[1] IARC (1990) Monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans, Chromium, Nickel and<br />
Welding, Vol. 49, World Health Organization, Lyon, pp. 49-256.<br />
[2] B.D. Martin, J.A. Schoenhard, J.M. Hwang, K.D. Sugden, Mutation Research, 6<strong>10</strong>, 74 (2006)<br />
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P32. Manganese Carbonyls as CO Releasing Molecules<br />
S. Crook a , B. E. Mann a , D. Scapens a , P. Sawle b , R. Motterlini b<br />
a<br />
Department of Chemistry, The University of Sheffield, Brook Hill, Sheffield, S3 7HF, UK<br />
e-mail: chp06shc@sheffield.ac.uk.<br />
b<br />
Vascular Biology Unit, Department of Surgical Research, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, HA1 3UJ,<br />
Middlesex, UK<br />
The role of CO in mammals and the use of CO and CO-releasing molecules (CO-RMs) as therapeutic agents<br />
have recently been described. 1 There are very few applications on CO-RMs containing manganese reported in<br />
the literature. The released CO from [Mn2(CO)<strong>10</strong>] was shown to cause vasodilatation of an isolated section of rat<br />
aorta. 2 Subsequently, [Mn2(CO)<strong>10</strong>] has been used as a light-induced CO-RM in a number of other biological<br />
applications. 3-7 Recently, a new manganese CO-RM, [(HBpz3)Mn(CO)3][PF6] has been shown to be cytotoxic<br />
for HT29 human colon cancer cells. 8<br />
We have developed a range of manganese carbonyls that release CO rapidly when added to myoglobin. 9 Some of<br />
these compounds, e.g., [NMe4][Mn{SC(O)Me}2(CO)4] and K[Mn2(µ-OAc)3(CO)6] show low cytotoxicity and<br />
inhibit nitrite formation when tested on endotoxin-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages. K[Mn2(µ-OAc)3(CO)6]<br />
loses CO to myoglobin with a t1/2 of 9 min while [NMe4][Mn{SC(O)Me}2(CO)4] loses CO slower with t1/2 of 32<br />
min. A range of similar compounds of the type [Mn(S2CE)(CO)4], E = OR or NR2, also show rapid CO loss and<br />
their toxicity on cells is controlled by varying R. For example, [Mn(S2CNMeCH2CO2H)(CO)4] readily dissolves<br />
in aqueous buffer at pH 7.4, loses at least 3 moles of CO to myoglobin with a t1/2 of 6 min, no loss of cell<br />
viability or significant cytotoxicity and significant inhibition of nitrite formation at <strong>10</strong>0 µM.<br />
The properties of these molecules in water will also be reported<br />
References:<br />
[1] B. E. Mann and R. Motterlini, Chem. Commun., 4197 (2007).<br />
[2] R. Motterlini, J. E. Clark, R. Foresti, P. Sarathchandra, B. E. Mann and C. J. Green, Circ.Res., 90, E17<br />
(2002).<br />
[3] E. Fiumana, H. Parfenova, J. H. Jaggar and C. W. Leffler, Am. J. Physiol.-Heart Circul. Physiol., 284,<br />
H<strong>10</strong>73 (2003).<br />
[4] E. Barkoudah, J. H. Jaggar and C. W. Leffler, Am. J. Physiol.-Heart Circul. Physiol., 287, H1459 (2004).<br />
[5] B. Arregui, B. Lopez, M. G. Salom, F. Valero, C. Navarro and F. J. Fenoy, Kidney International, 65, 564<br />
(2004).<br />
[6] P. Koneru and C. W. Leffler, Am. J. Physiol.-Heart Circul. Physiol., 286, H304 (2004).<br />
[7] Q. Xi, D. Tcheranova, H. Parfenova, B. Horowitz, C. W. Leffler and J. H. Jaggar, Am. J. Physiol.-Heart<br />
Circul. Physiol., 286, H6<strong>10</strong> (2004).<br />
[8] J. Niesel, A. Pinto, H. W. P. N’Dongo, K. Merz, I. Ott, R. Gustb and U. Schatzschneider, Chem. Commun.,<br />
1798 (2008).<br />
[9] R. Motterlini, B. E. Mann and D. A. Scapens, Application: WO Pat., 2007-GB24<strong>83</strong>, WO28003953 A2,<br />
2008.<br />
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P33. Effect of Sodium Cations on the Conformational Preferences<br />
of Peptides Bridged by PEG Linkers<br />
M. Cydzik, P. Pasikowski, A. Kluczyk, M. Biernat, M. Lisowski Z. Szewczuk<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrolaw, F. Joliot-Ciurie 14, Wroclaw, Poland<br />
Ubiquitin is a small protein (8 kDa) that occurs in all eukaryotic cells. Its main known function is to mark other<br />
proteins for proteolytic degradation. According to our previous results, decapeptide fragment of the ubiquitn<br />
with LEDGRTLSDY sequence exhibits a very strong immunosuppressive activity, comparable to that of<br />
cyclosporin [1]. Recently, we revealed that proper dimerization of some other immunosuppressory peptides<br />
enhanced their biological activity [2,3]. It has been proposed that the dimerized peptides enhance simultaneous<br />
interaction with two hypothetic receptors located in close proximity on T-cells.<br />
We synthesized a series of new analogs of the immunosuppressive decapeptide fragment of ubiquitin. We used<br />
set of polyethylene glycol (PEG) linkers to connect monomeric analogs in various way. The PEG bridge serves<br />
not only as a dimerizer but also as a group which improves the solubility in water.<br />
Three different methods of dimerization of the ubiquitin immunosuppressory fragment. Bold line represents PEG linkers.<br />
The interaction of sodium ions with PEG in the designed dimers results in the creation of noncovalent adducts,<br />
that may affect overall conformation of the dimeric peptides in solution. We performed conformational analysis<br />
by CD spectroscopy to evaluate effect of sodium ions on the conformation of the analogs pegylated in different<br />
ways.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Z. Szewczuk, P. Stefanowicz, A. Wilczyński, A. Staszewska, I.Z. Siemion, M. Zimecki, Z. Wieczorek,<br />
Biopolymers, 74, 352 (2004).<br />
[2] Z. Szewczuk, M. Biernat, M. Dyba, M. Zimecki, Peptides, 25, 207 (2004).<br />
[3] M. Biernat, P. Stefanowicz, M. Zimecki, Z. Szewczuk, Bioconjugate Chem., 17, 1116 (2006).<br />
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P34. Synthesis and Characterization of Biodegradable Polylactide-<br />
Functionalized Graft Copolymers<br />
I. Czeluśniak<br />
Faculty of Chemistry,University of Wroclaw, 14 F. Joilot Curie Str., 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wrocław, Poland<br />
e-mail: czel@wchuwr.chem.uni.wroc.pl<br />
Biodegradable polymers and copolymers prepared from cyclic esters, such as lactide (LA), glycolide (GL) or ε–<br />
caprolactone (CL) have been widely used as sutures, drug delivery carriers and implants to ensure a temporary<br />
mechanical or therapeutic function as well as cell scaffolds in tissue engineering.[1-3] All the practical uses of<br />
those materials involve their biodegradable character and thus their decomposition profile has to be practically<br />
matched to the requirements of the application. The best way for production of the multicomponent materials<br />
with unusual technologies is to tailor their molecular architectures.<br />
The synthesis and characterization of the biodegradable graft copolymers with the polar polylactide side chains<br />
and acetylene or oxanorbornene [4] backbones is presented (Scheme). The method, in which polylactide<br />
macromonomers with acetylene/oxanorbornene end groups were subjected to polymerization, was chosen so that<br />
the properties of the macromonomers could be evaluated prior the synthesis of copolymers. Because the physical<br />
properties of the polymeric materials are tied directly to its molecular weight and control of polymer molecular<br />
weight is of utmost importance in the synthetic procedure, the well-defined ruthenium initiators were used as<br />
catalysts in polymerization reactions. The influence of the length and composition of the main chain as well as<br />
degradable side chain on the polymerisation reactions and degradation behaviour of graft copolymers will be<br />
discussed.<br />
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CH2OH R<br />
n<br />
O H<br />
or<br />
HC<br />
[Ru]<br />
C R<br />
R: CH 3 or CH 2 OH R: (CH 2 ) n OH n= 0, 1, 2<br />
CH(CH 3 )OH; C(CH 3 ) 2 OH<br />
Scheme<br />
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n n n<br />
O O<br />
Acnowledgment: The work concerning research of properties of polylactide-functionalized polyoxanorbornenes<br />
was supported by Marie-Curie Intra-European Fellowship (MEIF-CT-2003-500919). The research of synthesis<br />
and properties of polylactide-functionalized acetylenes was supported by Marie-Curie European Reintegration<br />
Grants (MERG-CT-2005-030757). Author thanks the European Commission for the Marie-Curie Grants.<br />
References:<br />
[1] K.A. Athanasiou, G.G. Niederauer, C.M. Agrawal, Biomaterials, 17, 93 (1996).<br />
[2] J.C. Middleton, A.J. Tripton, Biomaterials, 21, 2335 (2000).<br />
[3] M. Vert, S.M. Li, G. Spenlehauer, J. Mater. Sci.: Mater. Med.,3, 432 (1992).<br />
[4] I.Czelusniak, E. Khosravi, A. M. Kenwright, C. W. G. Ansell, Macromolecules, 40, 1444 (2007).<br />
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P35. Pseudomonas nautica Cytochrome c552 is the Electron Donor to Nitrous<br />
Oxide Reductase (N2OR), a Kinetic and Docking Study<br />
S. Dell’Acqua a , S.R. Pauleta a , A.S. Pereira a , E. Monzani b , L. Casella b , I. Moura a ,<br />
J.J. G. Moura a<br />
a<br />
REQUIMTE/CQFB, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de<br />
Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal<br />
e-mail: simone.dellacqua@dq.fct.unl.pt<br />
b<br />
Dipartimento di Chimica Generale, Università di Pavia, Via Taramelli 12, 27<strong>10</strong>0 Pavia, Italy<br />
The multicopper enzyme nitrous oxide reductase (N2OR) catalyses the final step of denitrification, the twoelectron<br />
reduction of N2O to N2. This enzyme is a functional homodimer containing two different multicopper<br />
sites: CuA and CuZ, where CuA is a binuclear copper site that transfers electrons to the tetranuclear coppersulfide<br />
CuZ, the catalytic site.<br />
The new activity assay presented here separates the activation of N2OR from the catalytic reduction of N2O and<br />
allowed to identify Pseudomonas nautica cytochrome c552 as the physiological electron donor to N2OR. The<br />
kinetic data presents differences when comparing physiological with artificial electron donors (cytochrome<br />
versus methylviologen). In the presence of cytochrome c552, the reaction rate is dependent on the ET reaction and<br />
independent of the N2O concentration. With MV, the electron donation is faster than the substrate reduction. The<br />
pH effect on the kinetic parameters is different when MV or cytochrome c552 are used as electron donors<br />
(pKa=6.6 and 8.3, respectively). The kinetic study also suggested the hydrophobic nature of the interaction. The<br />
formation of the electron-transfer complex was observed by 1 H-NMR protein-protein titrations and was<br />
modelled with a molecular docking program (BiGGER) [1]. The proposed docked complexes corroborated with<br />
the ET studies, giving a cluster of solutions that places cytochrome c552 nearby a hydrophobic patch located<br />
around the CuA center [2].<br />
Acknowledgement: S.D.is supported by a FCT-PhD grant (SFRH/BD/30414/2006)<br />
References :<br />
[1] P.N. Palma et al., Proteins, 39, 372 (2000).<br />
[2] S. Dell’Acqua et al., Biochemistry, submitted.<br />
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P36. Diruthenium(II,III)-ibuprofen Metallodrug: Interaction with Human<br />
Serum Albumin and Effects on Leukemic Tumor Cells<br />
D. de Oliveira Silva, R.R.P. Santos<br />
a Departamento de Quimica Fundamental, Instituto de Quimica da Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu<br />
Prestes, 748, B2T, 05508-000, São Paulo, SP, Brazil<br />
e-mail: deosilva@iq.usp.br<br />
Ruthenium compounds are of current interest for anticancer chemotherapy. Chemical and biological properties<br />
of Ru-NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) have been studied in our laboratory. Recently,<br />
a diRu(II,III)-ibuprofen (Ruibp) complex was found to inhibit proliferation of C6 rat glioma cells with induction<br />
of cell death [1,2]. Interestingly, it also acts as anti-inflammatory with reduced gastrointestinal ulceration [3].<br />
Here, the interaction with human serum albumin (HSA) and a novel biological property for Ruibp are reported.<br />
HSA conformational change was detected by UV circular dichroism and percentages of secondary structure were<br />
calculated for various HSA:Ruibp molar ratios. Fluorescence quenching of HSA induced by Ruibp in<br />
physiological condition was observed by monitoring (excitation, 295 nm) the emission of tryptophan, indicating<br />
that the conformation of the hydrophobic pocket in sub domain IIA is affected. The electronic spectrum of Ruibp<br />
in solution of histidine suggests that Ru can bind to HSA by imidazole N of this amino acid. SDS-PAGE<br />
electrophoresis shows no cleavage of HSA in the presence of complex. Preliminary MTT assays show that<br />
Ruibp exhibits cytotoxic effect on K562 human myeloid leukemic cells at relatively low concentrations<br />
(60 µmol/L). It is an interesting result since NSAIDs can induce apoptosis and inhibit proliferation of leukemic<br />
cells at higher concentrations (indomethacin: IC50= 3<strong>10</strong> µmol/L [4]).<br />
Acknowledgment: FAPESP, CNPq.<br />
References:<br />
[1] G. Ribeiro, M. Benadiba, A. Colquhoun, D. de Oliveira Silva, Polyhedron, 27, 1131 (2008).<br />
[2] M. Benadiba, G. Ribeiro, D. de Oliveira Silva, A. Colquhoun. Neuron Glia Biology S1- Glia Cells in Health<br />
and Disease 3, S127, B148 (2007)<br />
[3] A. Andrade, S.F. Namora, R.G. Woisky, G. Wiezel, R. Najjar, J.A.A. Sertie, D. de Oliveira Silva. J. Inorg.<br />
Biochem., 81, 23 (2000).<br />
[4] G.S. Zhang, C.Q. Tu, G.Y. Zhang, G.B. Zhou, W.L. Zheng, Leukemia Research, 24, 385 (2000).<br />
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P37. Protein Engineering of Repressor of Primer (Rop): Construction of<br />
Molecular Scaffolds for the Introduction of New Functions<br />
G. Di Nardo a , A. Di Venere b , A. Ortolani a , G. Mei b , S. Sadeghi a , G. Gilardi a<br />
a Department Of Human And Animal Biology, University Of Turin, via Accademia Albertina,, Turin, Italy<br />
b Department Of Experimental Medicine And Biochemical Sciences, University Of Rome 'Tor Vergata, via di<br />
Tor Vergata 135, Rome, Italy<br />
Rop (repressor of primer) is a dimeric 14 kDa protein of E. coli with a stable four helix bundle structure.<br />
Protein engineering of Rop has been used to: 1- introduce a heme binding site into the four helix bundle scaffold;<br />
2- create a new three helix bundle molecular scaffold.<br />
1- Heme ligands were introduced into an engineered monomeric Rop in two different positions. The mutants<br />
rop-56H/113H and rop-L63M/F121H were obtained, expressed and purified. They showed the ability to bind<br />
heme with KD = 1.1±0.2 µM and KD = 0.47±0.07 �M for rop-L63M/F121H and rop-56H/113H respectively.<br />
The unfolding of heme bound and unbound mutants in presence of guanidine hydrochloride was monitored and<br />
the total free energy change for heme bound constructs resulted 7.0±1.0 kcal/mol and 7.5±1.1 kcal/mol, similar<br />
to that of the initial construct.<br />
Spectroelectrochemical titrations demonstrated that the redox potential resulted positively increased from -154±2<br />
mV in rop-56H/113H to –87.5±1.2 mV in rop-L63M/F121H.<br />
2- The last helix of the monomeric ROP protein was removed by PCR and the resulting protein was purified.<br />
The far-UV circular dichroism spectrum showed a high helical content. Analysis in gel filtration and native<br />
electrophoresis showed a dimeric behaviour of the protein. Molecular modeling was used to predict the structure<br />
of the protein.<br />
The results suggest that it is possible to turn Rop into a redox protein and to create new molecular scaffolds with<br />
the use of protein engineering.<br />
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P38. Structural Models of LADH Active Site. Pentacoordination of<br />
Catalytic Zinc Derived from Model Studies<br />
A. Dołęga a , K. Baranowska a , A. Herman a , D. Gudat b<br />
a<br />
Gdańsk University of Technology,Department of Inorganic Chemistry,Narutowicza St. 11/12, 80-952, Gdańsk,<br />
Poland<br />
e-mail: ania@chem.pg.gda.pl.<br />
b<br />
Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Universität Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 55, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany<br />
Zinc in horse liver alcohol dehydrogenase (EC 1.1.1.1, LADH) supports a reversible oxidation of alcohols to<br />
aldehydes [1]. The detailed mechanism of the action of LADH is still under discussion. The coordination<br />
environment of the zinc ion located in the active site is an example of an unsolved problem. The geometry of the<br />
ligands is usually described as pseudotetrahedral [1], but there are also data, which point to the presence of five<br />
ligands in the first coordination sphere [2].<br />
Close structural models of the LADH active site have been obtained and characterized by FT-IR, NMR and Xray<br />
diffraction. It has been shown that, similar to a manganese complex [3], zinc and cadmium tri-tertbutoxysilanethiolates<br />
with 2-methylimidazole as a co-ligand are able to bind alcohol. Comparison of the<br />
geometry of model complexes with the crystal data for ADH proteins indicates five-coordinated catalytic zinc<br />
ion in LADH. Our studies support the idea of Ryde [4], that glu68 participates in the reaction catalyzed by<br />
LADH as a fifth ligand to zinc.<br />
Both geometrical and electronic features of the active site ligands are reproduced in the presented models. The<br />
113 Cd NMR shift of one of the cadmium silanethiolates is identical with the shift of a Cd-substituted LADH-<br />
NAD + complex [5,6] on a <strong>10</strong>00 ppm scale of 113 Cd NMR shifts.<br />
Quantum mechanical calculations with the zinc complex 1 as a starting model show a 20% decrease in the<br />
enthalpy of ethanol deprotonation due to complexation with Zn 2+ .<br />
Acknowledgement: The financial support of Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education - Grant No. N<br />
N204 274<strong>83</strong>5 - is acknowledged.<br />
References:<br />
[1] G. Parkin, Chem. Rev., <strong>10</strong>4, 699 (2004).<br />
[2] R. Meijers, R. J. Morris, H. W. Adolph, A. Merli, V. S. Lamzin, E. S. Cedergren-Zeppezauer, J.Biol.Chem.,<br />
276, 9316 (2001).<br />
[3] A. Kropidłowska, J. Chojnacki, B. Becker, J. Inorg. Biochem., <strong>10</strong>1, 578 (2007).<br />
[4] U.Ryde, Protein Sci., 4, 1124 (1995).<br />
[5] B.R. Bobsein, R.J. Myers, J. Biol. Chem., 256, 5313 (1981).<br />
[6] A. Dołęga, K. Baranowska, J. Gajda, S. Kaźmierski, M. Potrzebowski, Inorg. Chim. Acta, 360, 2973 (2007).<br />
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P39. Looking 7-azaindole as 1,6,7-trideazaadenine for Metal-complex<br />
Formation: Structure of [Cu(IDA)(H7azain)]n<br />
A. Domínguez-Martín a , D. Choquesillo-Lazarte b , C. Sánchez de Medina-Revilla a ,<br />
J.M. González-Pérez a , A. Castiñeiras c , J. Niclós-Gutiérrez a<br />
a<br />
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Granada, Fac. Pharmacy, Campus Cartuja; Granada<br />
(18071), Spain<br />
e-mail: alidmm@correo.ugr.es<br />
b<br />
Edif. Inst Lopez Neyra, University of Granada, Laboratorio de Estudios Cristalográgicos, IACT, Avda. del<br />
Conocimiento; Armilla, Granada (18<strong>10</strong>0), Spain.<br />
c<br />
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Santiago, Fac. Pharmacy, Campus sur; Santiago de<br />
Compostela (15782), Spain.<br />
7-azaindole (H7azain = HL) can be looked as 1,6,7-trideazaadenine. The crystal structures reveal that one, two<br />
or four HL can be coordinated to the same Cu(II) centre occupying equatorial [1] or apical [2,3] sites, in all cases<br />
forming Cu-N3 bonds. We report the structure of [Cu(IDA)(HL)]n (293 K, final R = 0.026), where the Cu-<br />
N3(HL) bond (1.992(2) Å) is reinforced by an intramolecular H-bonding interaction (2.88 Å, 120.7º). A similar<br />
recognition mode Cu-N3 + H-bonding interaction exist in ternary Cu(II)-acetato-HL complexes [2,3]. The new<br />
compound grows as a polymer due to a syn-anti carboxylate bridge also reinforced by an N-H····O interaction<br />
(2.92 Å, 155.5º) between adjacent IDA ligands in the complex chain, along the b axis.<br />
Acknowledgement: Financial support from ERDF-EC, MEC-Spain (Project CTQ2006-15329-C02/BQU) is<br />
acknowledged. The project “Factoría de Cristalización, CONSOLIDER INGENIO-20<strong>10</strong>” provided X-ray<br />
structural facilities for this work. ADM thanks to the MEC for a Collaboration research grant. CSMR thanks to<br />
the CACOF for a research grant. DChL thanks CSIC-EU for an I3P postdoctoral research contract.<br />
References:<br />
[1] J. Poitras, A.L. Beauchamp, Can. J. Chem., 70, 2846 (1992).<br />
[2] Shie-Ming Peng, Chien-Hsien Lai, J.Chin. Chem. Soc. (Taipei), 35, 325 (1988).<br />
[3] Y. Kani, M. Tsuchimoto, S. Ohba, Acta Crystallogr., Sect. C:Cryst. Struct. Commun., 56, e193 (2000).<br />
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P40. Interaction Between Re(CO)3 Fragments and a PNA Monomer.<br />
D. Donghi a , M. Panigati a , G. D’Alfonso a , G. Prencipe b , E. Licandro b , S. Maiorana b ,<br />
L. D’Alfonso c<br />
a<br />
Dipartimento di Chimica Inorganica, Metallorganica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Venezian 21,<br />
20133, Milano, Italy<br />
e-mail: daniela.donghi@unimi.it<br />
b<br />
Dipartimento di Chimica Organica e Industriale, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Venezian 21, 20133,<br />
Milano;<br />
c<br />
Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Milano-Bicocca, Piazza delle Scienze 6, 20126 Milano, Italy<br />
Peptide nucleic acids (PNA) are mimics of DNA, with pseudo-peptide backbones based commonly on<br />
N-(2-aminoethyl)-glycine, which show high binding affinity and specificity for DNA and RNA.[1] The<br />
conjugation of organometallic complexes to biomolecules finds applications both in diagnostic and therapeutic<br />
fields. The incorporation of Re(I) fragments into PNA fragments can offer a double advantage, due both to its<br />
radiochemical [2] and photo-emitting properties. [3]<br />
In this work we have investigated two different approaches for binding the thymine-PNA monomer with<br />
Re(I)complexes.<br />
We synthesized the novel compound [Re2(CO)6(µ-Cl)2(µ-4-COOH-pdz)], belonging to a recently developed<br />
family of dimeric luminescent Re(I) complexes,[4] and conjugated it to the NH2 end of a thymine-PNA<br />
monomer, obtaining the adduct shown in Figure. It exhibits photoluminescence with both one and two photon<br />
excitation, but low quantum yield (~0.003) and short lifetime. Studies on the binding with the homo-thymine<br />
PNA decamer are in progress, as well as attempts to synthesize ligands with a spacer between the pyridazine ring<br />
and the COOH group, to increase lifetime and quantum yields.<br />
A different conjugation approach involved coupling of the easily obtainable anionic dimer [Re2(CO)6(µ-OH)3] -<br />
with a thymine-PNA monomer bearing a carboxylic acid function. The interaction gives an adduct, characterized<br />
by NMR spectroscopy, in which the binding occurs through a bridging carboxylate group.<br />
References:<br />
[1] P.E. Nielsen, Editor Peptide Nucleic Acids: Protocols and Applications, Second Editions, Horizon<br />
Bioscience, 2004, Wymondham, UK.<br />
[2] R. Alberto, Coord. Chem. Rev., 901, 190 (1999).<br />
[3] J. Zubieta, J.F. Valliant et al, J.Am. Chem. Soc., 126, 8598 (2004).<br />
[4] D. Donghi, G. D'Alfonso, M. Mauro, M. Panigati, P. Mercandelli, A. Sironi, P. Mussini, L. D'Alfonso.,<br />
Inorg. Chem., DOI: <strong>10</strong>.<strong>10</strong>21/ic7023692 (2008).<br />
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P41. Preclinical Evaluation of New Radiolabeled CCK Ligands as<br />
Molecular Imaging Agents for CCK2 Receptor Targeting<br />
S. Dorbes a , S. Brillouet b , L.P. Delord c , F. Courbon b , M. Poirot a , S. Silvente-Poirot a<br />
a<br />
Métabolisme, oncogénèse et différenciation cel, Institut Claudius Regaud, 20-24 rue du pont Saint-Pierre<br />
3<strong>10</strong>59, Toulouse, France<br />
e-mail: dorbes@chimie.ups-tlse.fr<br />
b<br />
Département de Service de Médecine Nucléaire, Institut Claudius Regaud, 20-24 rue du pont Saint-Pierre,<br />
3<strong>10</strong>59, Toulouse, France<br />
c<br />
EA3035 Laboratoire de Pharmacologie Clinique et Ex, Institut Claudius Regaud, 20-24 rue du pont Saint-<br />
Pierre, 3<strong>10</strong>59, Toulouse, France<br />
Somatostatin receptor scintigraphy has been proven as a valuable tool for staging gastrointestinal endocrine<br />
tumors. But, its sensitivity and accuracy in other cancers, such as metastatic medullary thyroid cancer (MTC), is<br />
limited. Actually, either the somatostatin receptors are not expressed in these tumors and metastasis or their<br />
expression change during the evolution of the pathology.<br />
The cholecystokinin/gastrin receptor (CCK2R) is overexpressed in MTC up to 90% but not in the corresponding<br />
healthy tissues [1]. Thus, the CCK2R represents a potential target for the diagnosis and internal radiotherapy of<br />
these tumors. Previously studies had demonstrated the feasibility of radiolabeled CCK/gastrin ligands to target<br />
MTC in animals and patients. Different adverse effects using these radioligands were reported indicating that<br />
tumor uptake, biodistribution and stability of the radioligand must be improved for clinical application[2].<br />
The aim of this study was to synthesise new radioligands of the CCK2R with optimized properties to target the<br />
CCK2R in different tumor models : E151A-CCK2R-NIH-3T3 [3] and TT (MTC) cells.<br />
Chemical synthesis, EC50 studies, SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography) imaging and<br />
biodistribution of optimized CCK2R radioligands will be presented in this communication.<br />
References:<br />
[1] J. C. Reubi, J. C. Schaer, Cancer Res., 57, 1377 (1997).<br />
[2] M. Béhé, T. Behr, Biopolymers (Pept. Sci.), 66, 399 (2002).<br />
[3] C. Gales et al, Oncogene, 22, 6081 (2003).<br />
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P42. The Investigation of Chelation of Isoflavones with Transition Metals<br />
S. Dowling a , H. Hughes a , F. Regan b<br />
a<br />
Department of Chemical & Life Sciences, School of Science, Waterford Institute of Technology, Brownes Road,<br />
Waterford, Ireland.<br />
b<br />
National Centre for Sensor Research, School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin<br />
9, Ireland<br />
Flavonoid metal chelates come from the chelating ability of flavonoids with metals such as Cu(II) and Fe(III).<br />
The investigation of chelation with flavonoids, such as quercetin, has been performed in great detail but little has<br />
been done with investigation of chelation of isoflavones with metals. The investigation of isoflavone metal<br />
chelates would be useful to explain how isoflavones can mediate metal overload disorders such as Wilson’s<br />
Disease [1]. Flavonoid metal chelates have often shown to have enhanced antioxidant potential in comparsion to<br />
their free flavonoid forms so knowledge of their stoichiometries may optimise their antioxidant potentials. [2]<br />
The aim of this work was the investigation of metals that can chelate with isoflavones and the stoichiometry of<br />
successful isoflavone metal chelates. The chelation of isoflavones Genistein, Daidzein and Biochanin A were<br />
investigated with respect to the metals Cd(II), Cu(II), Fe(III), Zn(II), Ni(II), Pb(II), Co(II) and Ge(IV).<br />
Isoflavone metal chelate stoichiometry was determined with Cu(II) and Fe(III) using the mole ratio method and<br />
UV/VIS spectroscopy.<br />
References<br />
[1]. Mira L., Fernandez M.T., Santos M., Rocha R., ncio M.H., Jennings K.R. 2002.<br />
Interactions of Flavonoids with Iron and Copper Ions: A Mechanism for their Antioxidant Activity. Free Radical<br />
Research 36:1199-1208.<br />
[2]. Malesev D., Kuntic V. 2007. Investigation of metal-flavonoid chelates and the determination of flavonoids<br />
via metal-flavonoid complexing reactions. Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society 72:921-939.<br />
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P43. Using Density Functional Theory to Correlate g and A( 95 Mo)<br />
Non-coincidence with Mo V - dithiolate Folding Angle – Relevance to<br />
Molybdenum Enzyme Structure and Function<br />
S.C. Drew a, b, c , G.R. Hanson d<br />
a<br />
Department of Pathology, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 30<strong>10</strong>, Australia.<br />
b<br />
Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 30<strong>10</strong>,<br />
Australia.<br />
c<br />
School of Physics, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia.<br />
d<br />
Centre for Magnetic Resonance, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Queensland, 4072,<br />
Australia.<br />
Molybdenum enzymes typically contain mononuclear Mo active site coordinated by one or two bidentate pterindithiolene<br />
ligands, known as molybdoterin (MPT), together with a complement of oxo, sulfido, water-based,<br />
and/or amino-acid ligands. The enzymes cycle through the formal molybdenum oxidation states +6, +5, and +4<br />
and catalyze a variety of net oxygen atom transfer reactions. Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) is<br />
routinely used to interrogate the Mo V intermediate to provide structural and mechanistic information.<br />
The ‘non-innocence” of MPT has been suggested to play a role in tuning the redox potential of enzyme active<br />
sites, controlling the reactivity of co-ligands, stabilizing the multiple Mo oxidation states, and facilitating<br />
electron transfer between the Mo active site and other redox partners. This ability to fine tune the electron<br />
density at the active site has been linked to a “dithiolate-folding-effect” involving overlap of the metal in-plane<br />
and sulfur-π orbitals, which depends on the orientation of the MPT ligand.<br />
The relationship between experimental EPR spectra and the electronic and geometric structure of the active site<br />
can be difficult to establish, not least because of the low molecular symmetry. Using density functional theory,<br />
we have carried out a systematic study of the relationship between the metal-dithiolate fold angle and the spin<br />
Hamiltonian (SH) parameters of a prototypical monoclinic Mo V model complex. The results are compared with<br />
experimentally determined SH parameters and used to predict the fold angle adopted in solution. This may<br />
provide a useful method for probing the local structure of the active site of mononuclear molybdenum enzymes<br />
in the Mo V state.<br />
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P44. Oligonucleotides with a Bipyridine-based Nucleoside: Aggregation in<br />
the Presence of Metal Ions<br />
N. Düpre a , L. Welte b , J. Gómez-Herrero c , F. Zamora b , J. Müller * a ,<br />
a<br />
Inorganic Chemistry,Dortmund University of Technology,Otto-Hahn-Strasse 6,44227,Dortmund,Germany<br />
e-mail: nicole.duepre@uni-dortmund.de<br />
b<br />
Departemento de Química Inorgánica,Universidad Autónoma de Madrid,,28049,Madrid,Spain<br />
c<br />
Departemento de Física de la Materia Condensada,Universidad Autónoma de Madrid,,28049,Madrid,Spain<br />
Research on nucleic acids that contain novel base pairing schemes involving artificial nucleobases has been<br />
vigorously pursued in recent years. These artificial nucleobases can serve as ligands for metal ions and therefore<br />
replace hydrogen bonding between complementary bases by coordinative bonds to a central metal ion.<br />
One of the motivations for synthesizing and characterizing nucleic acids with metal-ion-mediated base pairs is<br />
their proposed application as a molecular wire. Therefore molecular buildings blocks that are able to connect two<br />
or three of these wires by coordinating one metal ion are highly desirable.<br />
Having in mind the formation of nanoscale DNA-based networks that are able to assemble only in the presence<br />
of appropriate transition metal ions (Scheme 1), we incorporated the 5-methyl-2,2´-bipyridine nucleoside<br />
(denoted X) at the 5´-end of the self complementary Dickerson-Drew dodecamer d(CGCGAATTCGCG), giving<br />
d(XCGCGAATTCGCG). This leads to the formation of double helices with single-nucleotide 5´-overhangs that<br />
are only able to become sticky ends in the presence of appropriate metal ions. The formation of DNA-based<br />
networks by addition of octahedrally coordinating metal ions such as Fe(II) should now be feasible. Atomic<br />
force microscopy (AFM) was chosen for studying the formation of DNA-based networks in the presence of<br />
different metal ions.<br />
References:<br />
N. Düpre, L. Welte, J. Gómez-Herrero, F. Zamora, J. Müller; Inorg. Chim. Acta 2008, 361, in press (doi:<br />
<strong>10</strong>.<strong>10</strong>16/j.ica.2007.12.005).<br />
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P45. Complexes of Triazole Derivatives with Copper(II).<br />
Study of DNA Damage and HDV Ribozyme Activity Inhibition<br />
M. Dziuba a , J. Wrzesiński b , J. Ciesiołka b , W. Szczepanik a , L. Z. Ciunik a , M. Barys a<br />
and M. Jeżowska-Bojczuk a<br />
a<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wroclaw,<br />
e-mail: magdadz@eto.wchuwr.pl<br />
b<br />
Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poznań, Poland<br />
1, 2, 4-triazoles and their derivatives are very interesting compounds due to their role in medicinal, agricultural<br />
and industrial fields. They were proved to reveal anti-cancer, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory activity [1-3].<br />
We have studied a number of novel chiral 1, 2, 4-triazole derivatives (i.e. 4-amino-1, 2, 4-triazol-2, 4dinitrobenzaldehyde<br />
(2, 4dnbald), 4-amino-1, 2, 4-triazol-2-nitrobenzaldehyde (2nbald), 4-amino-1, 2, 4-triazol-<br />
3-nitrobenzaldehyde (3nbald) and 4-amino-1, 2, 4-triazol-4-nitro- benzaldehyde (4nbald)). The newly<br />
synthesized compounds were active against bacteria and fungi [4]. Ligands alone, as well as their copper<br />
complexes were also examined for their ability to interact with both RNA and DNA.<br />
The studied derivatives showed relatively weak inhibitory properties towards cleavage of antigenomic delta<br />
ribozyme. However, their Cu 2+ complexes reduced ribozyme cleavage kinetics by a factor of 2 - 3.5 in<br />
comparison to the uncomplexed compounds. The strongest effect with 2nbald and 2, 4-dnbald-Cu 2+ complex for<br />
Mg 2+ or Mn 2+ -promoted cleavage was observed, respectively. Chemical probing showed preferential binding of<br />
the complexes to the J4/2 region of HDV ribozyme. Our results suggest that RNA molecules are potential targets<br />
for binding of triazole-Cu 2+ complexes [5].<br />
Metal complexes of various bioavailable ligands and xenobiotics are known to induce cleavage of DNA. We<br />
studied pBluescriptSK+ plasmid damage caused by the Cu 2+ -nbald species. We observed rather weak influence<br />
of Cu 2+ -nbald complexes on nucleic acid reflected by a moderate amount of single strand nicks. Only Cu 2+ -2,<br />
4dnbald in presence of H2O2 was able to induce the double strand scission of plasmid DNA.<br />
References:<br />
[1] M.C. Hosur, M.B. Talawar, R.S. Bennur, S.C. Bennur and P.A. Patil, Indian J. Pharm. Sci 55, 86 (1993)<br />
[2] Y.S. Wu, H.K. Lee, S.F.Y., Li, J. Chromatogr. A 912, 171 (2001)<br />
[3] D.R. Williams, Chem. Rev. 72, 203 (1972)<br />
[4] M. Barys, Z. Ciunik data not published<br />
[5] J. Wrzesiński, M. Dziuba, J. Ciesiołka, W. Szczepanik, M. Jeżowska-Bojczuk submitted<br />
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P46. Synthesis, Spectroscopic Characterization and Catalytic Activity of<br />
Neuromelanin Models Containing Albumin and Metal Ions<br />
M. Engelen, E. Ferrari, E. Monzani, L. Casella<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12, 27<strong>10</strong>0, Pavia, Italy<br />
Neuromelanin is a partially characterized pigment found primarily in catecholaminergic neurons[1,2]. Although<br />
its composition and function are not completely understood, the pigment seems to be involved in the<br />
development of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer′s and Parkinson′s disease [3,4]. One of the<br />
difficulties concerning the complete characterization of neuromelanin is the scarcity of biological material, as<br />
well as the poor solubility in non-destructive solvents [5].<br />
To gain a better understanding of neuromelanin structure, several synthetic melanins, containing different<br />
amounts of albumin and iron or copper ions to simulate the natural product, have been synthesized and<br />
characterized by NMR, UV-VIS, EPR and CD spectroscopy. At higher concentrations of albumin the products<br />
remain soluble in H2O, which semplifies the characterization process. Surprisingly, the synthetic melanins<br />
display catalytic activity in the oxidation of dopamine to dopamine quinone. The presence of Fe II or Cu II ions in<br />
the pigment increases the catalytic activity, but metal ions sequestered by the macromolecule have a much lower<br />
activity compared to free metal ions in solution. This seems to confirm the hypothesis that neuromelanin might<br />
play a protective role by sequestering redox active metals from its surroundings[6]. However, since the activity<br />
of the metal ions is not completely blocked, the pigment can not be considered inert and over long periods of<br />
time might cause oxidative stress.<br />
References:<br />
[1] L. Zecca, P. Costi, C. Mecacci, S. Ito, M. Terreni, S. Sonnino, J.Neurochem., 74, 1758 (2000).<br />
[2] L. Zecca, T. Shima, A. Stroppolo, C. Goj, G.A. Battistoni, R. Gerbasi, T. Sarna, H.M. Swartz, Neuroscience,<br />
73, 407 (1996).<br />
[3] M. Fasano, B. Bergamasco, L. Lopiano, J. Neural Transm., 113, 769 (2006).<br />
[4] L. Zecca, F.A. Zucca, H. Wilms, D. Sulzer, Trends in neurosciences, 26, 578 (2003).<br />
[5] K.L. Double, et al., J. Neurochem., 75, 25<strong>83</strong> (2000).<br />
[6] L. Zecca, D. Tampellini, M. Gerlach, P. Riederer, R.G. Fariello,D. Sulzer, J. Clin. Pathol.: Mol. Pathol., 54,<br />
414 (2001).<br />
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P47. Diiron-containing Metalloprotein: Structural and Functional<br />
Characterization of DF3, a Catalytic Model<br />
M. Faiella a , C. Andreozzi a , O. Maglio a , V. Pavone a , W. F. DeGrado b , F. Nastri a ,<br />
A. Lombardi a<br />
a<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Napoli Federico II, Via Cinthia 80126 Napoli, Italy,<br />
e-mail: angelina.lombardi@unina.it<br />
b<br />
Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics, University of Pennsylvania , 19<strong>10</strong>4-6059 Philadelphia, PA, – USA<br />
Diiron-oxo proteins are a class of macromolecules that catalyze different reactions, from ferroxidation to<br />
hydroxylation, despite the same structural motif, the four-helix bundle [1].<br />
To elucidate how the protein matrix tunes the properties of a single metal cofactor to obtain such a wide diversity<br />
of functions, we designed minimal models called DFs [2]. The first model DF1 was de novo designed from a<br />
retro-structural analysis of 6 different carboxylate-bridged diiron proteins. DF1 is made up of two 48-residue<br />
helix-loop-helix (α2) motifs, able to specifically self-assemble into an antiparallel four-helix bundle, with a<br />
Glu4His2 liganding environment for the diiron center, housed within the center of the structure. Although DF1<br />
adopted the intended helical conformation and was able to coordinate different metal ions, it showed low water<br />
solubility and did not support any catalytic activity. DF1 structural characterization [3] suggested that the interhelical<br />
loop adopted a strained conformation, which may account for the molecule insolubility, while a pair of<br />
symmetrically related hydrophobic Leu residues at position 13 of the sequence blocked the access to the active<br />
site, preventing any activity.<br />
Here we present DF3, a new DF model, designed to improve thermodynamic and functional properties of DF1.<br />
The mutations in DF3 sequence are:<br />
1. two glycine residues in position 9 and 13 to allow easy access of exogenous ligands to the metal site (Figure);<br />
2. a new inter-helical loop, introduced to evaluate its influence on the overall folding and solubility.<br />
DF3 is highly water soluble and the NMR characterization of the Zn(II)-complex [4] reveals that it is able to fold<br />
into a stable native-like four-helix bundle structure. The loop region is very-well defined and adopts a unique<br />
conformation. DF3 binds Co, Mn and Zn in the expected stoichiometry and coordination geometry. Chemical<br />
denaturation, by Gdn·HCl, shows that Leu 9 and 13 substitutions destabilize the protein, as expected;<br />
nevertheless, the newly designed loop positively affects the thermodynamic properties of DF3.<br />
UV-Vis characterization reveals that DF3 reversibly oxidizes Fe(II) to Fe(III) and its diferric complex is stable in<br />
water at pH=7. Kinetic experiments were performed to explore the catalytic activity of di-Fe(III)-DF3 using<br />
different substrates, demonstrating a high selectivity in diphenolase reactions.<br />
These data confirm that DF3 is a promising candidate in the development of catalytic artificial proteins.<br />
Active site cavity in DF3<br />
References:<br />
[1] S.J. Lange and L. Que, Jr., Curr. Opin. Chem. Biol., 2, 159 (1998).<br />
[2] O.Maglio, F. Nastri, R.T.M. de Rosales, M. Faiella, V. Pavone, W.F. DeGrado, A. Lombardi, Comptes<br />
Rendus – Chimie, <strong>10</strong>, 703 (2007).<br />
[3] A. Lombardi, C.M. Summa, S. Geremia, L. Randaccio, V. Pavone, W.F. DeGrado, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.<br />
USA, 97, 6298 (2000).<br />
[4] Faiella et al. manuscript in preparation<br />
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P48. NeuroInorganic Chemistry of Alzheimer’s Disease: Structure,<br />
Reactivity and Metal Transfer of Amyloid-β<br />
P. Faller a , L. Guilloreau a , C. Talmard a , V. Sonois a , M. Vignes a , G. Meloni b , M. Vašák b ,<br />
A. Mockel c , M.L. Maddelein c , J. Teissie c<br />
a<br />
Laboratoire de Chimie de Coordination, CNRS, 205, route de Narbonne, 3<strong>10</strong>77, Toulouse, France<br />
e-mail: peter.faller@lcc-toulouse.frb<br />
b<br />
Biochemistry, University of Zürich, Winterthurerstr. 190, Zürich, Switzerland<br />
c<br />
IPBS, CNRS, 205, route de Narbonne, 3<strong>10</strong>77, Toulouse, France<br />
A large body of evidence indicates that the essential metal ions zinc, copper and iron are involved in Alzheimer's<br />
disease (AD). Amyloid-beta (Aβ) is the major constituent of one of the hallmarks of AD, the so called amyloid<br />
plaques. According to the widely held amyloid cascade hypothesis, increased Aβ production and accumulation<br />
leads to its aggregation. First oligomers/polymers are generated and at the end amyloid plaques. The<br />
oligomers/polymers of Aβ are supposed to provoke neuronal dysfunction and later to the onset of dementia via<br />
the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS).<br />
Zinc, copper and iron are found in the amyloid plaques at high concentrations (~mM) and metal-binding to Aβ<br />
has been proposed for Zn and Cu. In vitro and in vivo studies showed that these metal ions influence the amyloid<br />
cascade and the neurotoxicity. They are considered as important cofactors in AD.<br />
Our research group is interested in the bioinorganic aspects of the metal-binding to Aβ complex with other<br />
metalloproteins, including metallothionein-3 (MT3) [5] and human serum albumin. MT3 is linked to AD and a<br />
protective role against Aβ. In particular in the coordination chemistry, the role of the metal ions, the reactivity of<br />
theses complexes in terms of production of ROS and the interaction with metalloproteins [1-4]. The present<br />
contribution focuses interaction of the metal-Aβ neurotoxicity has been demonstrated. We were able to show,<br />
that metallothionein-3 is capable to withdraw copper from Aβ and inhibit the production to the radical HO°. This<br />
mechanism could explain the protective role of metallothionein-3 against Aβ. This could be a potential lead for<br />
the design of drugs for AD.<br />
References:<br />
[1] C. Talmard, A. Bouzan, P. Faller, Biochemistry, 46, 13658 (2007).<br />
[2] L. Guilloreau, S. Combalbert, A. Sournia-Saquet, H. Mazarguil, & P. Faller, ChemBioChem, 8, 1317 (2007).<br />
[3] C. Talmard, L. Guilloreau, Y. Coppel, H. Mazarguil & P. Faller, ChemBioChem, 8, 163 (2007).<br />
[4] L. Guilloreau, L. Damian, Y. Coppel, H. Mazarguil, M. Winterhalter & P. Faller, J. Biol. Inorg. Chem., 11,<br />
<strong>10</strong>24 (2006)<br />
[5] G. Meloni, V. Sonois, T. Delaine, L. Guilloreau, A. Gillet, J. Teissié, P. Faller & M. Vašák, Nat. Chem.<br />
Biol., 2008, in press<br />
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P49. Photoactivatable Platinum Anticancer Complexes<br />
N.J. Farrer a , J.A. Woods b , H-C. Tai a , R.J. Deeth a , P.J. Sadler a<br />
a Chemistry, University of Warwick, CV4 7AL, Coventry, United Kingdom<br />
e-mail: n.farrer@warwick.ac.uk<br />
b Photobiology Unit, University Department of Dermat, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, DD1 9SY,<br />
Dundee, United Kingdom<br />
Platinum complexes such as cisplatin are well-established anti-cancer drugs. Adverse side-effects and<br />
development of resistance are serious limitations of these treatments [1]. Targeting of drugs, can minimise sideeffects<br />
and resistance can be overcome by novel mechanisms of action.<br />
The non-toxic photoactivable platinum(IV) complex trans-trans-trans-[Pt(N3)2(OH)2(NH3)(pyridine)] is 13-80<br />
times more cytotoxic to cancer cells, and ca. 15 times more cytotoxic towards cisplatin-resistant cancer cells than<br />
cisplatin. It also demonstrates little or no dark toxicity [2]. We will discuss the possible mechanism of action of<br />
this complex and some of its derivatives. Insight into photochemical reaction pathways have been obtained<br />
through the use of a variety of analytical techniques including 14 N, 15 N, 195 Pt and 2D NMR spectroscopy.<br />
Modification of these complexes to enhance tumour targeting and to achieve activation at longer wavelengths of<br />
light will also be described.<br />
Acknowledgement: We thank the Medical Research Council (MRC) for support and members of COST Action<br />
D39 for stimulating discussions.<br />
References:<br />
[1] L. Kelland, Nat. Rev., Cancer, 7, 573 (2007).<br />
[2] F. S. Mackay, J. A. Woods, P. Heringová, J. Kašparková, A. M. Pizzaro, S. A. Moggach, S. Parsons, V.<br />
Brabec, P. J. Sadler, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, <strong>10</strong>4, 20748, (2007).<br />
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P50. Effect of the Rhombicity on the Peroxidase Activity of Manganese(III)<br />
Complexes with Schiff Bases and Ambidentade Ligands<br />
I.M. Fernandez-Garcia a , A. Vazquez-Fernandez a , M.J. Rodríguez-Doutón a , M. Maneiro a ,<br />
A.M. González-Noya b , M.R. Bermejo b<br />
a<br />
Quimica Inorganica, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Facultad de, Alfonso x, 27002, Lugo, Spain<br />
e-mail: isaferga@lugo.usc.es<br />
b<br />
Quimica Inorganica, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Facultad de, Avda Ciencias, 15006, Santiago<br />
Compostela, Spain<br />
In the past few decades manganese chemistry has attracted much attention because of its role as an important<br />
cofactor of several electron-transfer metalloproteins. For example, the manganese peroxidases (MnP) catalyse<br />
the oxidation of a wide variety of substrates by H2O2.<br />
Recently, we have tried to establish a correlation between the peroxidase activity and the structural motifs of the<br />
complexes [1]. As an extension of our investigation on this catalytic behaviour, we have prepared and studied<br />
new Mn(III) complexes, derived from five Schiff bases and one ambidentade ligand (NCS - ). In these complexes<br />
the metal centre exhibits an octahedral environment, with the N2O2 donor set of the ligand bound to the Mn(III)<br />
ion in the equatorial plane and one molecule of solvent and other of NCS - along the symmetry axis. This solvent<br />
axial molecule constitutes a quite labile ligand, which could generate a vacant position in the coordination sphere<br />
to accommodate a substrate. In order to quantify the tetragonal elongation we have employed the "rhombicity" of<br />
the structures as the ratio between the manganese-axial-oxygen distances and the manganese-equatorial-oxygen<br />
distances. Peroxidase activity was expressed as ratio between ABTS •+ absorbance and manganese complexes<br />
absorbance at 415 nm. The peroxidase activity of these Mn(III) complexes versus the rhombicity is shown in<br />
figure 1.<br />
References:<br />
[1] M. R. Bermejo, M. I. Fernández, A. M. González-Noya, M. Maneiro, R. Pedrido, M. J. Rodriguez, J. C.<br />
Monteagudo, B. Donnadieu; J. Inorg. Biochem., <strong>10</strong>0, 1470 (2006).<br />
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P51. Protein and Electrode Engineering for the Covalent<br />
Immobilization of P450 BMP on Gold<br />
V. E. V. Ferrero a , L. Andolfi b , G. Di Nardo a , S. J. Sadeghi a , A. Fantuzzi c , S. Cannistraro b and<br />
G. Gilardi a<br />
a<br />
Department of Human and Animal Biology, University of Turin , Via Accademia Albertina 13, <strong>10</strong>123, Torino,<br />
Italy<br />
e-mail: valentina.ferrero@unito.it<br />
b<br />
Biophysics and Nanoscience Centre, CNISM, Science Faculty, University of Tuscia, 01<strong>10</strong>0, Viterbo, Italy<br />
c<br />
Division of Molecular Biosciences, Biochemistry Building, Imperial College London, SW7 2AZ,<br />
London, United Kingdom.<br />
Site-directed mutagenesis and functionalization of gold surfaces have been combined to obtain a stable<br />
immobilization of the haem domain of cytochrome P450 BM3 from Bacillus megaterium (BMP) [1].<br />
Immobilization experiments were carried out using the wild type BMP bearing the surface C62 and C156, and<br />
the site-directed mutants C62S, the C156S and the double mutant C62S/C156S (no exposed cysteines). The gold<br />
surface was functionalized using two different spacers: cystamine-N-succinimidyl 3-maleimidopropionate<br />
(CST-MALM) and dithio-bismaleimidoethane (DTME), both leading to the formation of maleimide-terminated<br />
monolayers capable to covalent linkage to cysteine. Tapping mode atomic force microscopy (TMAFM)<br />
experiments carried out on CST-MALM derivatized gold led to good images with expected molecular heights<br />
(5.5-6.0 nm) for the wild type and the C156S mutant.<br />
These samples also gave measurable electrochemical signals with midpoint potentials of -48 and -58mV for wild<br />
type and C156S respectively. On the other hand, the DTME spacer led to variability on the molecular heights<br />
measured by TMAFM and the electrochemical response. This is interpreted in terms of lack of homogeneous<br />
DTME monolayer on gold. Furthermore, results from TMAFM show that the double mutant and the C62S did<br />
not lead to stably immobilized BMP, confirming the necessity of the solvent exposed C62.<br />
Acknowledgement: G. Gilardi acknoledges EU Marie Curie project EdRox-MRTN-035649, the Regione<br />
Piemonte (IT) and PRIN-MIUR 2006. L. Andolfi acknowledges the MIUR project “Rientro dei cervelli”.<br />
References:<br />
[1] S.Govindraj, T. L. Poulos, Journal of Biological Chemistry 272, 7915 (1997).<br />
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P52. Interference of Zinc in the Activation of Human Neutrophils and<br />
Subsequent Oxidative Burst<br />
M. Freitas a , G. Porto b , J.L. Fontes Costa Lima a , E. Fernandes a<br />
a<br />
Química-Física, Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade do Porto, Rua Aníbal Cunha, 164, 4099-030, Porto,<br />
Portugal<br />
e-mail: marisafreitas@ff.up.pt<br />
b<br />
Serviço de Hematologia Clínica, Hospital Geral de Santo António, Largo Professor Abel Salazar, 4099-001,<br />
Porto, Portugal<br />
Zinc is considered a non-toxic metal. Nevertheless, in spite of its safety, some reports suggest that zinc may<br />
disturb the innate host defense response, by interfering in the activation of neutrophils and subsequent oxidative<br />
burst. However, the exact role of zinc still needs clarification since some authors reported an activation effect<br />
while in turn, others revealed that zinc inhibits superoxide radical (O2 -. ) formation. Thus, the main objective of<br />
the present study was to provide clarification on the role of zinc on the activation human neutrophils and the<br />
consequent oxidative burst. For this purpose, different detection methods [luminol amplified<br />
chemiluminescence, cytochrome c reduction (UV/Vis spectrometry), Amplex Red and 2-[6-(4'-amino)phenoxy-<br />
3H-xanthen-3-on-9-yl]benzoic acid (APF) (fluorescence)] were used to evaluate the interference of zinc in the<br />
neutrophils's oxidative burst in order to understand the apparent contradictory results reported in literature. It was<br />
clearly demonstrated that zinc, at physiologic concentrations (5-12.5 µM) activate NADPH oxidase leading to<br />
the formation of O2 -. . On the other hand, higher concentrations of zinc may originate misleading results due to its<br />
catalytic role on the interconversion among reactive oxygen species.<br />
Acknowledgement: Marisa Freitas acknowledges Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT) and Fundo<br />
Social Europeu (FSE) her PhD grant (SFRH/BD/28502/2006).<br />
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P53. Biomimetic Models for Fe/S Clusters Involved in Radical Reactions<br />
M.G.G. Fuchs a , S. Dechert a , U. Ryde b , F. Meyer a<br />
a<br />
Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Tammannstraße 4, D-37077<br />
Göttingen, German<br />
e-mail: michael.fuchs@chemie.uni-goettingen.de<br />
b<br />
Department of Theoretical Chemistry, Lund University, Chemical Center, S-22<strong>10</strong>0 Lund, Sweden<br />
Fe/S clusters are discussed as the sulphur sources in biochemical radical reactions in which S atoms are inserted<br />
into substrates. A [4Fe–4S] cluster is the probable sulphur source in the reactions catalysed by lipoyl synthase<br />
(LipA) [1] and tRNA-methylthiotransferase (MiaB)[2] whereas in biotin synthase (BioB), a [2Fe–2S] cluster<br />
delivers the S atom for insertion into the substrate dethiobiotin. [3] This [2Fe–2S] cluster carries an unusual<br />
arginine ligand which might enhance reactivity by providing additional interactions around one of the Fe atoms.<br />
[4]<br />
Model reactions using biomimetic Fe/S clusters and organic radicals are investigated in order to emulate the<br />
proposed enzyme mechanisms. Furthermore, Fe/S clusters with unusual coordination are synthesised and<br />
characterised [5] to clarify the role of the unprecedented arginine ligand of the biotin synthase Fe/S cluster.<br />
Acknowledgement: Financial support from Fonds der Chemischen Industrie (Kekulé fellowship for M. G. G.<br />
F.) and Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (IRTG 1422) is gratefully acknowledged.<br />
References:<br />
[1] J. R. Miller, R. W. Busby, S. W. Jordan, J. Cheek, T. F. Henshaw, G. W. Ashley, J. B. Broderick, J. E.<br />
Cronan Jr., M. E. Marletta, Biochemistry, 39, 15166 (2000).<br />
[2] H. L. Hernández, F. Pierrel, E. Elleingand, R. García-Serres, B. H. Huynh, M. K. Johnson, M. Fontecave, M.<br />
Atta, Biochemistry, 46, 5140 (2007).<br />
[3] N. B. Ugulava, C. J. Sacanell, J. T. Jarrett, Biochemistry, 40, <strong>83</strong>52 (2001).<br />
[4] F. Berkovitch, Y. Nicolet, J. T. Wan, J. T. Jarrett, C. L. Drennan, Science, 303, 76 (2004).<br />
[5] J. Ballmann, S. Dechert, E. Bill, U. Ryde, F. Meyer, Inorg. Chem., 47, 1586 (2008).<br />
M. G. G. Fuchs, S. Dechert, U. Ryde, F. Meyer, unpublished results.<br />
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P54. Zinc(II) Complex for Selective and Rapid Scission of Protein Back<br />
Bone<br />
Y. Fujii a , M. Yashiro b , Y.Kawakami a , T. Jyunichi a<br />
a<br />
Department of Material and Biological Science, Ibaraki University, 2-8-9 Bunkyo, 3<strong>10</strong>-8512 , Mito, Japan<br />
e-mail: yuki@mx.ibaraki.ac.jp<br />
b<br />
Department of Nano Chemistry, Tokyo Polytechnic University, 15<strong>83</strong> Iiyama, 243-0297, Atzugi, Japan<br />
Zinc(II) is an essential element in living organisms. Enzymes, involving carboxypeptitase A, thermolysin,<br />
leucine aminopeptidase, require Zn(II) in the catalytic center [1]. Studies on nonenzymatic hydrolysis of<br />
a protein backbone using a metal ion or its complex, involving Cu(II), Fe(II), Ni(II), Pd(II), Mo(IV) have been<br />
carried out. However, little success has been reported with a Zn(II) complex [2, 3].<br />
Recently, we found that a Zn(II) complex of L1 (Zn(II)-L1) promoted the decomposition of bovine serum<br />
albumin (BSA) and elastase from porcine pancreatic more effectively than free Zn(II). The decomposition rate of<br />
BSA was 4.4 x <strong>10</strong>-2 h-1 at pH 11, 50 °C, which was 3.3 times and 8 times higher than those with and without<br />
free Zn(II), respectively. The decomposition rate of elastase was 6.3 x <strong>10</strong>-1 h-1 at pH 8, 50 °C, which was 3.5<br />
times and 7 times higher than those with and without free Zn(II), respectively.<br />
The SDS-PAGE analysis of the reaction solution of BSA (66 kDa, 5<strong>83</strong> mer, 59 Lysine residues) showed trace<br />
amounts of 9 fragments in the range of 66-14 kDa, indicating that the decomposition dominantly yielded low<br />
molecular weight fragments. In contrast, no fragment was observed in the case of free Zn(II). The 9 fragments<br />
corresponded to the scission fragments at near K93, K499, K136, K439, K159, K187, K396, K556, K239, K350,<br />
K312, K273. The MALDI-TOF/MS of the reaction solution of BSA showed no clear fragment in 20000-66000<br />
(m/z), but several broad peaks in 5000-20000 (m/z). A broad peak of ca.75000 (m/z) suggested the Schiff base<br />
formation between BSA and Zn(II)L1.<br />
The SDS-PAGE of the reaction product of elastase (25.9 kDa, 240 mer, 3 Lysine residues) showed bands of ca. 8<br />
kDa and 6 kDa. MALDI-TOF/MS of the product showed dominant peaks at 8868, 9094, 5878. Both analyses<br />
were very consistent with each other, and well corresponded to the scission fragments at near K76, K169, K219.<br />
While, no decomposition occurred in the reaction of human elastase (218 mer) which involves no Lysine<br />
residue.<br />
The above facts indicates that Zn(II)-L1 reacts with a protein having a Lysine residue to form Schiff base<br />
between the CHO group of Zn(II)-L1 and the NH2 group of Lysine residues, selectively promotes the scission of<br />
the protein back bone at near Lysine site.<br />
References:<br />
[1] L.R.Croft, Handbook of Protein Sequence Analysis, 2nd edn., Wiley, Chichester (1968).<br />
[2] R.Beynon, J.S.Bond, Eds., Proteolytic Enzumes, 2nd edn., Oxford Unversity Press, New York (2001).<br />
[3] X.Chen, L.Zhu, H.Yan, X.You, N.M.Kostic, J. Chem. Soc., Dalton Trans., 2653-2658 (1996)<br />
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P55. Fac-Tc(Co)3 + And Fac-Re(Co)3 + Complexed by Histidine Derivatives -<br />
Potential Precursors of Radiopharmaceuticals<br />
L. Fuks a , E. Gniazdowska a , D. Papagiannopoulou b , P. Kozminski a , M. Papadopoulos c ,<br />
M. Pelecanou c , I. Pirmettis c , C. Raptopoulou c , N. Sadlej-Sosnowska d , C. Tsoukalas c<br />
a Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, Warsaw, Poland<br />
e-mail: egniazdo@ichtj.waw.pl<br />
b School of Pharmacy, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
c National Centre of Scientific Research "DEMOKRITOS, Athens, Greece<br />
d National Medicines Institute, Warsaw, Poland<br />
Studies on the Tc(CO)3 + and Re(CO)3 + complexes in the last years have received special momentum since they<br />
give chance to prepare a series of novel radiopharmaceuticals [1]. Kinetic inertness of the tricarbonylrhenium(I)<br />
core containing cation of the d6 electronic configuration gives ground for the interest in its complexes, especially<br />
those obtained by substitution of two or three labile water molecules by bi- or tridentate chelating ligands.<br />
The aim of our studies is to find novel ligands, which form stable complexes with Tc(CO)3 + and Re(CO)3 + , that<br />
after conjugation to a biomolecule can be used for the development of 2 nd generation targeted<br />
radiopharmaceuticals. In the present paper we describe the synthesis and characterization of novel<br />
[Tc/Re(SNO)(CO)3] complexes where SNO is the 4-methoxybenzyl derivative of the<br />
3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-mercaptopropanoic acid - a tridentate SNO ligand, synthesized from L-histidine.<br />
The IR spectrum of the [Re(SNO)(CO)3] complex indicates the characteristic bands of three facially coordinated<br />
CO groups. 1 H NMR studies show typical pattern of diasterotopic protons of the SNO backbone after<br />
complexation. X ray analysis of the complex shows octahedral structure with SNO ligand coordinated in a<br />
tripodal fashion. The presence of complex diasteromers was also explored by quantum chemical calculations that<br />
resulted in two potential configurations. Quantum chemical calculations have shown that they can be related to<br />
different complex structures with comparable energy (∆ ≈ 0.3 and 0.4 kcal/mol for Tc I and Re I respectively).<br />
Successful labeling of the SNO ligand with suitable fac-[ 99m Tc/ 188 Re(CO)3] + cores led to the formation of stable<br />
complexes at tracer level, indicating the suitability of this system for the development of novel<br />
radiopharmaceuticals.<br />
Fig.: cis- and trans-configurations (left and right, respectively) of ligand complexing the Re I (CO)3 + moiety.<br />
Conclusion: 3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-[(4-methoxybenzyl)thio]propanoic acid is a potent chelator for the fac-<br />
[ 99m Tc/ 188 Re(CO)3] + core and it could be applied for the design of novel bioactive fac-[ 99m Tc/ 188 Re(SNO)(CO)3]<br />
complexes - potential diagnostic or therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, respectively.<br />
Acknowledgement<br />
Part of the work was performed within the Maria Curie Transfer of Knowledge training contract MTKD-CT-<br />
2004-509224 (POL-RAD-PHARM: Chemical studies for design and production of new radiopharmaceuticals).<br />
References:<br />
[1] U. Abram, R Alberto, Technetium and Rhenium - Coordination Chemistry and Nuclear Medical<br />
Applications. J. Brazil. Chem. Soc., 2006, 17(8), 1486-1500.<br />
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P56. Complexes Containing the [99mTc(CO)3] + Core for the Targeted<br />
Radiotherapy<br />
L. Fuks a , K. Kothari a , M. Neves b<br />
a<br />
Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, Dorodna 16, 03-195, Warsaw, Poland<br />
e-mail: lfuks@ichtj.waw.pl<br />
b<br />
Technological and Nuclear Institute (ITN), Sacavem, Portugal<br />
99m Tc is the radionuclide of choice for nuclear medicine imaging by SPECT. Because of the nuclear properties,<br />
complexes containing the monovalent 99m Tc(CO)3 + core and chelating organic ligands received special attention<br />
as radiopharmaceutical precursors [1]. The aim of this study is to find novel ligands, which form stable<br />
complexes with the Tc(CO)3 + cation and after further functionalization could serve as precursors for the<br />
synthesis of radiopharmaceuticals of the 2 nd generation.<br />
In the presentation we show our preliminary results on application of the tricarbonyltechnetium(I) complexes as<br />
therapeutic agents. Recently it was found, that technetium-99m nuclide is an Auger electron emitter and if<br />
located in the close proximity of the cancer cell nucleus can induce the DNA strand breaks [2]. Such<br />
requirements fulfill group of compounds being so called ‘2+1' or ‘3+0' complexes (see, Scheme 1).Please<br />
prepare your abstract in English language. Leave 2.5 cm (top), 2.5 cm (bottom), 2.5 cm (left) and 2.5 cm (right)<br />
margins on the A4 page.<br />
Scheme 1. 99mTc(CO)3+ ‘2+1' complex containing the biguanide ligand<br />
Presented work describes our recent studies on rhenium (non radioactive congener of technetium) and<br />
technetium-99m complexes with the biguanide and thiourea derivatives as the ligands in order to prepare new<br />
agents for targeted radiotherapy.<br />
Acknowledgement: The work was undertaken within the Polish-Portuguese bilateral scientific agreement between<br />
the Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology and Technological and Nuclear Institute (ITN)<br />
financed by Polish and Portuguese Ministries of Science and Higher Education. Polish Ministery of Science<br />
and Higher Education is also acknowledged for the grant 122/N-Portugal/2008/0.<br />
References:<br />
[1]. U. Abram, R Alberto, Technetium and rhenium - coordination chemistry and nuclear medical applications,<br />
J. Brazil. Chem. Soc., 2006, 17(8), 1486-1500.<br />
[2]. (a) P. Haefliger, N. Agorastos, A. Renard, G. Giambonini-Brugnoli, C. Marty, R. Alberto, Cell uptake and<br />
radiotoxicity studies of an nuclear localization signal peptide-intercalator conjugate labeled with [ 99m Tc(CO)3] + ,<br />
Bioconjugate chemistry, 2005, 16(3), 582-587; (b) F. Marques, A. Paulo, M.P. Campello, S. Lacerda, R.F. Vitor,<br />
L. Gano, R. Delgado, I. Santos, Radiopharmaceuticals for targeted radiotherapy, Rad. Prot. Dosim., 2005,<br />
116(1-4 Pt. 2), 601-604.<br />
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P57. Metal Ions and Oxidative Stress in Parkinson’s Disease<br />
E. Gaggelli, D. Valensin and G. Valensin<br />
Departmentof Chemistry, University of Siena, Via A.Moro 2, Siena 53<strong>10</strong>0, Italy.<br />
Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders, arising from the progressive<br />
loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta.<br />
In the surviving neurons, abnormal proteinaceous aggregates called Lewy bodies and Lewy neurites serve as<br />
neuropathological hallmarks of the disease.<br />
Point mutations in the a-synuclein (aS) gene cause rare forms of autosomaldominant familial PD, and wild-type<br />
aS is the major component of the pathologic lesions characteristic of spontaneous PD.<br />
aS is a 140 amino acid protein, which in solution adopts an ensemble of conformations that are stabilized by<br />
long-range interactions and act to autoinhibit oligomerization and aggregation.<br />
Reactive oxygen species are important in the pathogenesis of sporadic PD, since derangements in mitochondrial<br />
complex I clearly lead to aggregation and accumulation of aS, and other forms of oxidative stress promote aS<br />
aggregation.<br />
A possible link between abnormal copper homoeostasis and the onset of PD was suggested on the basis that<br />
copper(II) is the most effective metal ion in affecting selfoligomerization of aS.<br />
With the aim of delineating the role of Cu(II) in chemical and biochemical properties of aS, preliminary data will<br />
be herein presented that provide detailed structural delineation of the Cu(II) binding sites of aS.<br />
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P58. Synthesis and Characterization of Dibutyltin(IV) Complexes with<br />
O-donor Ligands Derivatives<br />
M. Gajewska, a M. F.C. Guedes da Silva, a, b A. J. L. Pombeiro a<br />
a<br />
Centro de Química Estrutural, Complexo I, Instituto Superior Técnico, TU Lisbon, Av. Rovisco Pais,<br />
<strong>10</strong>49–001 Lisbon, Portugal<br />
e-mail: magigajewska@yahoo.co.uk<br />
b<br />
Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, ULHT Lisbon, Av. do Campo Grande, 376,<br />
1749-024, Lisbon, Portugal<br />
Among main group metal compounds organotin(IV) derivatives occupy a relevant position in view of their<br />
potential antitumour effects, since some of them show biological activity with relatively low toxicity [1, 2]. A<br />
large number of organotin(IV) derivatives with bidentate O-donor ligands, [1-7] including N-substituted<br />
hydroxamic acids, has been prepared and their in vitro antitumor activities (against a series of human tumor cell<br />
lines) which, in some cases, are identical to, or even higher than, that of cisplatin, are well recognized. Although<br />
mononuclear dibutyltin complexes, i.e. those with the organo-ligands having a long carbon chain, are the lead<br />
compounds in terms of activity [4, 5] the search for other tin compounds with improved solubility mainly in<br />
alcohols and/or even in water, is essential in view of their possible biological application.<br />
In pursuit of our interest [3, 4] on diorganotin(IV) acceptors and O-donor ligands and derivatives, we extended<br />
our studies to other hydroxamic-type molecules as well as N-, P- containing ligands. In our work we are using<br />
bifunctional hydroxamic acid, which combines both oxime and hydroxamic HON-groups in one molecule. The<br />
obtained compounds were characterized by FT-IR, 1 H, 13 C, and 119 Sn NMR. Evidence for the formation of<br />
polynuclear organotin derivatives will be presented.<br />
Acknowledgement: This work has been partially supported by the Foundation for Science and Technology<br />
(FCT), grant BPD/32522/2006 and its POCI 20<strong>10</strong> programme (FEDER funded).<br />
References:<br />
[1] A.J. Crowe, Antitumour activity of tin compounds, in: S.P. Fricker (Ed.), Metal Compounds in Cancer<br />
Therapy, Chapman & Hall, London, 1994, pp. 147–179.<br />
[2] M. Gielen, Coord. Chem. Rev. 151 (1996) 41.<br />
[3] Q. Li, M.F.C. Guedes da Silva, A.J.L. Pombeiro, Chem. Eur. J. <strong>10</strong> (2004) 1456.<br />
[4] Q. Li, M.F.C. Guedes da Silva, Z. Jinghua, A.J.L. Pombeiro, J. Organometal. Chem. 689 (2004) 4584.<br />
[5] M. Gielen, App. Organomet. Chem. 16 (2002) 481, and references therein.<br />
[6] X. Shang, J.Cui, J.Wu, A. J.L. Pombeiro, Q. Li, J. Inorg. Biochem. <strong>10</strong>2 (2008) 901<br />
[7] X. Shang, J.Wu, A.J.L. Pombeiro, Q. Li, Appl. Organometal. Chem .21 (2007) 919<br />
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P59. Tetranuclear Pt II Complexes Prepared for DNA Binding Studies<br />
A. Galstyan a , W-Z. Shen a , E. Freisinger b , H. Alham a , B. Lippert a<br />
a Technische Universität Dortmund, Fakultät Chemie, Otto-Hahn-Str. 6, 44227 Dortmund, Germany<br />
b University of Zuerich, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Winterthurerstrasse 190, Zuerich CH-8057,<br />
Switzerland<br />
Non-covalent interactions between positively charged metal complexes (mono- or multinuclear) with negatively<br />
charged nucleic acids are a highly topical issue [1]. For example, Pt containing metallacalix[4]arenes, initially<br />
developed in our group, give rise to unprecedented conformational changes of DNA [2], and cyclic Pd trimers<br />
with bridging 1-methylcytosinato ligands [3] induce DNA coiling [4].<br />
In line with these observations, we are interested in the effects of molecular architectures (triangles, vases,<br />
squares, boxes, containers etc) derived from metal ions (Pt II , Pd II ) and N-heterocyclic ligands, including<br />
nucleobases, on DNA structure and, eventually, function as well. Applying 2, 2’-bipyrazine (bpz) as a ligand and<br />
enPt II or enPd II as metal entities, we have previously charecterized a series of multinuclear complexes of<br />
different shapes[5]. More recently, we have obtained within the same system also tetranuclear open boxes of<br />
charge +8, e.g. {cis-[Pt(NH3)2(bpz)]4} 8+ with different counter ions.<br />
The synthesis, X-ray crystal structures and host-guest chemistry of these tetranuclear compounds with anions are<br />
reported. Work on their interactions with DNA by means of AFM is planned.<br />
Acknowledgment: This work was supported by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft and International Max-<br />
Planck Research School in Chemical Biology<br />
References:<br />
[1] See, e.g. (a) B. M. Zeglis, V. C. Pierre, J. K. Barton, Chem.Comm. 2007, 4565. (b) A. Olesky, A. G.Blanco,<br />
R. Boer, I. Uson, J. Aymami, A. Rodger, M. J. Hannon, M. Coll, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2006, 45, 1227<br />
[2] M. A. Galindo, D. Olea, M. A. Romero, J. Gomez, P. del Castillo, M. J. Hannon, A. Rodger, F. Zamora,<br />
J. A. R. Navarro, Chem. Eur. J. 2007, 13, 5075.<br />
[3] (a) W.-Z.Shen, D. Gupta, B. Lippert, Inorg. Chem. 2005, 44, 8249. (b) W.-Z.Shen, B. Lippert, J. Inorg.<br />
Biochem. 2008, <strong>10</strong>2, 1134.<br />
[4] W.-Z.Shen, B. Lippert, unpublished results<br />
[5] R.-D. Schnebeck, E. Freisinger, F. Glahe, B. Lippert, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2000, 122, 1381 and refs. cited.<br />
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P60. Mixed-ligand M(II) Complexes with Malonate and Adenine<br />
I. García-Santos a , A. Castiñeiras a , J.M. González-Pérez b , J. Niclós-Gutiérrez b<br />
a<br />
Inorganic Chemistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, Faculty of Pharmacy, E-15782, Santiago de<br />
Compostela, Spain<br />
e-mail: qiisags@usc.es<br />
c<br />
Inorganic Chemistry, University of Granada, Faculty of Pharmacy, E-18071, Granada, Spain<br />
Adenine (Hade) can bind to metals in cationic (H2ade+), neutral (Hade) or anionic (ade-) forms. The malonate<br />
ligand (mal) can display both terminal (monodentate and chelating bidentate) and bridging coordination. Thus<br />
adenine and malonate have versatile coordinating behaviours leading from mono- to poly-nuclear species, with<br />
diverse nuclearity and dimensionality. By reaction of mal and Hade with different M(II) salts we have obtained<br />
compounds with a wide coordinating variety, depending on the metal: [Ni(mal)(Hade)(H2O)]2•2H2O (1),<br />
[Co(Hade)2(H2O)4][Co(mal)2(H2O)2].4H2O (2), [Cu(mal)(Hade)(H2O)]n, (3) (H2ade)2[Cu(Memal)2(H2O)](4)<br />
and [Zn(mal)(Hade) (H2O)]2 2H2O (5). In 1 (Figure) each metal atom is six-coordinated and<br />
both mal and Hade act as bridging ligands, thus contributing to the binuclear structure. Noteworthy Hade acts as<br />
a µ-N3, N9(H(N7))- bridge. This complex can be used like a core to its controlled-expansion, for example by<br />
addition of two ML chelates, after the dissociation of both Hade to remain as µ -N3, N7, N9-ade- bridges. The<br />
degree of protonation and possibilities of different tautomeric forms in Hade and additional water molecules<br />
present in the complexes favour the formation of many intra- and inter-molecular H-bonding interactions and a<br />
strong three-dimensional network is formed. In 2 and 3 there are π, π-stacking interactions that further reinforce<br />
their crystals.<br />
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P61. Peroxidase from Royal Palm Tree Roystonea Regia: Structure and<br />
Stability<br />
O. Gavel a , L. Zamorano b , L. Sanz c , J. Calvete c , S. Bursakov a , A. Zhadan d , J. Arellano e ,<br />
M. Roig b , I. Polikarpov f , V. Shnyrov g<br />
a<br />
Química, REQUIMTE, CQFB/FCT, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Quinta da Torre, 2829-516, Caparica,<br />
Portugal<br />
e-mail: olga.gavel@dq.fct.unl.pt<br />
b<br />
Química Física, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Salamanca, , 37008, Salamanca, Spain<br />
c<br />
Instituto de Biomedicina, C.S.I.C., Jaime Roig 11, E-460<strong>10</strong>, Valencia, Spain<br />
d<br />
Institute for Biological Instrumentation of the Ru, 142290, Pushchino, Moscow region, Russia<br />
e<br />
Instituto de Recursos Naturales y Agrobiologia, C., 37008, Salamanca , Spain<br />
f<br />
Instituto de Física de São Carlos, Universidade, SP CEP 13560-970, Brazil,<br />
g<br />
Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Universidad de Salamanca, Plaza Doctores de la Reina, 37007, Salamanca,<br />
Spain<br />
Heme-binding peroxidases (EC 1.11.1.) carry out a variety of biosynthetic and degradative functions using<br />
hydrogen peroxide as the electron acceptor. In this work we present data about primary structure (amino acid<br />
sequence, carbohydrate composition and places of its binding) together with results of structural stability study<br />
of dimeric peroxidase from leafs of royal palm tree Roystonea regia (RPTP). The sequence of peroxidase is quite<br />
conserved and attains 55-61 % identity with Oryza sativa (Rice), Zea mays (Maize), Vitis vinifera (Grape) and<br />
Spinacia oleracea (Spinach). The structural stability of the peroxidase was studied by differential scanning<br />
calorimetry circular dichroism and steady state tryptophan fluorescence. The thermal and chemical<br />
folding/unfolding of royal palm peroxidase (RPTP) at pH 7 is reversible processes that involve a highly<br />
cooperative transition between folded dimer and unfolded monomers with very high value of free energy<br />
stabilization -near of 23 kcal per mol of monomer- at 25 oC. At pH 3 where ion pairs have disappeared due to<br />
protonation, thermally induced denaturation of RPTP is irreversible and strongly dependent upon scan rate,<br />
suggesting that this process is under kinetic control. Thermodynamic information was extracted in this case by<br />
extrapolation kinetic transition parameters to infinite heating rate. Obtained in this manner value of RPTP<br />
stability at 25 oC is ca. 8 kcal per mole of monomer lower than at pH 7. With a big reliability this quantity<br />
reflects contribution of ion pair interactions in the structure stability of RPTP. From comparison of RPTP<br />
stability with other plant peroxidases it was proposed that responsible for unusual high stability of RPTP that<br />
enhance its potential use for biotechnological purposes is its dimerization.<br />
Acknowledgement:<br />
This work was partially supported by the projects SA-06-00-0 ITACYL-Universidad de Salamanca and SA<br />
129A07 (Junta de Castilla y León) and BFU2004-01432 (Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia) Spain. L.S.Z and<br />
O. G. are fellowship holders from Junta de Castilla y León, Spain (Ref. EDU/1490/2003) and from Fundação<br />
para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal (Ref. SFRH/BPD/2<strong>83</strong>80/2006), respectively.<br />
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P62. Preparation of Ethyl β-arylamino Crotonates Using Preyssler<br />
Heteropolyacids Preyssler”s Acid H14NaP5W30O1<strong>10</strong> , H3PMo12O40 and<br />
H14NaP5W29 MoO1<strong>10</strong> and its supported as catalysts<br />
A. Gharib a, b* , M. Roshani a , M. Jahangir a<br />
a b<br />
Department of Chemistry , School of Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran Agricultural<br />
Researches&Services center, Mashhad, Iran<br />
e-mail: aligharib5@yahoo.com<br />
The catalysts based on heteropolyacids types and related compounds are less corrosive and produce lower<br />
amount of wastes than conventional acid catalysts, so they can be used as replacement in ecofriendly<br />
processes.The HPA were supported on several carriers in order to use these catalysts in heterogeneous liquid<br />
reactions[1], with the advantage of easy product recovery.<br />
On the other hand, 4-quinolones are important compounds and valuable synthetic<br />
Intermediates for derivatives that have biological activities belonging to various types, e.g.tuberculostatic [2].<br />
Some , 4-quinolones are used as antibacterials 3 , e.g. ciprofloxacine and other 6-fluoroquinolones.The Conrad-<br />
Limpach reaction between anilines and a β-ketoester is a general method to synthesize , 4-quinolones [3].<br />
The aromatic amines react with methyl acetoacetate yielding alkyl β-arylaminocrotonates, acetoacetanilides,<br />
diphenylureas or , 4-quinolones , depending on the temperature, solvent and molar ratio of the reactants [4].<br />
These compounds can be cyclized , 4-quinolones by heating in diphenyl ether.<br />
R 1<br />
R 2<br />
R 3<br />
+<br />
NH 2<br />
O<br />
O<br />
H 3C OC 2H 5<br />
preyssler catal.<br />
R 1<br />
R 2<br />
R 3<br />
N<br />
H<br />
CH 3 O<br />
OC 2H 5<br />
Refrences:<br />
[1] L. Pizzio, C. Caceres, M. Blanco, Appl. Catal. A: General 167, 2<strong>83</strong> (1998) .<br />
[2] U. Holzgrabe, M. Steinert, Pharmazie. 56, 11 (2001).<br />
[3] W. Werner, Tetrahedron 25, 255 (1969).<br />
[4] B. Reddy, synth.commun. 29, 2789 (1999).<br />
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R 2<br />
O<br />
R 3 N H<br />
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P63. Synthesis and Structure af a Thiosemicarbazonecopper(II) Complex<br />
with Cytosine<br />
R. Gil-Garcia, a B. Donnadieu, b J. Garcia-Tojal a<br />
a<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Burgos, Pza. Misael BaĂąuelos s/n, 9001 Burgos, Spain<br />
e-mail: rgil@beca.ubu.es<br />
b<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA<br />
Thiosemicarbazones and their metal complexes raise a great interest due to their ability of inhibit the DNA<br />
synthesis. Although these compounds have been widely investigated, as far as we are aware, there is no evidence<br />
of structures with thiosemicarbazonemetal entities and nucleobases.<br />
Here we present a new thiosemicarbazonecopper(II) complex with cytosine [CuL(Hcyt)](ClO4) that contains<br />
[CuL(Hcyt)] + monomeric units and perchlorate counterions. The two crystallographically independent cationic<br />
entities present in the asymmetric unit are related through a pseudo center of inversion, as it is shown in<br />
Figure 1. The coordination around the metal center shapes a distorted square–planar topology. The<br />
thiosemicarbazone ligand exhibits the usual NNS tridentate behavior, while the cytosine links to the copper(II)<br />
ion by the N13 atom. Notwithstanding, there is a pseudocoordination (4+1) between the metal centre and the<br />
oxygen of the cytosine.<br />
The title structure proves the affinity of the [CuL] + cations for cytosine nucleobases. On the other hand, the<br />
existence of multiple non-covalent interactions spreads the possibilities for the interaction of<br />
pyridine-2-carbaldehyde thiosemicarbazonatocopper(II) entities with nucleotides and DNA, including mono- or<br />
polynuclear π-stacking and anion-π interactions with phosphate groups. In addition, other modes of action<br />
cannot be discarded, e. g. coordination to other nucleobases or even phosphates.<br />
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P64. Hydrogen Production by Hydrogenases in the Presence of Oxygen<br />
G. Goldet, F. Armstrong<br />
Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Univerity of Oxford, South Parks Road, OX1 3JP, Oxford, United Kingdom<br />
e-mail: gabrielle.goldet@chem.ox.ac.uk<br />
Investigating biological, photosynthetic H2 production is a complex process and the subject of intense, exciting<br />
research.[1] The question is: could biological systems be harnessed in a future technology for solar energy<br />
capture and fuel production? The hydrogenases are a family of metalloenzymes which reversibly catalyse H2<br />
from water and electricity.[2] As one of the terminal electron acceptors in the photosynthetic apparatus, they<br />
produce H2 by reducing protons with electrons harvested from light-activated water splitting. Elechtrochemistry<br />
has been used to probe and refine our understanding of H2 production by hydrogenases and to investigate the<br />
capacity for H2 production in the presence of O2, H2 and CO[3, 4] by quantifying any resulting inhibition, all<br />
physiologically relevant inhibitors. Hydrogenases vary in their tolerance to O2 depending on the metals present<br />
in their bimetallic active site; the so-called [NiFe]-hydrogenases are generally thought to be more tolerant to O2<br />
whilst the [FeFe]-hydrogenases are permanently damaged by O2. A novel electrochemical experimental design<br />
has been used to show that both types of hydrogenase are capable of H2 production in the presence of O2, [3, 4]<br />
activity which was previously considered to be impossible in the case of the [FeFe]-hydrogenase. This is thus the<br />
first proof that hydrogenases have this capacity. These findings open up a whole new area of electrochemical<br />
study of H2 evolution and give hope for technological applications of hydrogenase molecules in their native<br />
environments or inorganic hydrogenase mimics as biological H2 producers.<br />
References:<br />
[1] [1] M.L. Ghirardi, M.C. Posewitz, P.-C. Maness, A. Dubini, J. Yu, and M. Seibert, Annu. Rev. Plant Biol.,<br />
2007, 58, 71<br />
[2] K.A.V Vincent, A. Parkin, and F.A. Armstrong, Chem. Rev., 2007, <strong>10</strong>7, 4366<br />
[3] G. Goldet, A.-M. Wait, J.A. Cracknell, K.A. Vincent, M. Ludwig, O. Lenz, B. Friedrich, and F.A.<br />
Armstrong, J. Am. Chem. Soc., Accepted, 15/05/08<br />
[4] A. Parkin, G.Goldet, C. Cavazza, J. Fontecilla-Camps and F. A. Armstrong, J. Am. Chem. Soc. Submitted<br />
16/05/08<br />
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P65. Nitrate reduction by periplasmic nitrate reductase from Desulfovibrio<br />
desulfuricans<br />
P. J. González a , S. Najmudin a , J. Trincão a , C. Coelho a , A. Mukhopadhyay a , C. C. Romão b ,<br />
M. J. Romão a , C. D. Brondino c , I. Moura a and J. J. G. Moura a<br />
a<br />
Departamento de Quimica, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica<br />
2829-516, Portugal<br />
e-mail: pablo.gonzalez@dq.fct.unl.pt<br />
b<br />
Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica da Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Oeiras, Portugal<br />
c<br />
Departmento de Física, Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral,<br />
Santa Fe 3000, Argentina<br />
The periplasmic nitrate reductase (Nap) from Desulfovibrio desulfuricans ATCC 27774 is a molybdenumcontaining<br />
enzyme from the DMSO reductase family. Recently, it was reported that the Mo ion at the active site<br />
is coordinated by six sulfurs without any OH/H2O molecule directly bound to the Mo ion [1, 2]. EPR<br />
spectroscopy was used to corroborate this key result that determines that Naps would catalyze the nitrate<br />
reduction different to Nar and Euk-NR. Several EPR active Mo(V) species were identified and its role in<br />
catalysis was analyzed [3]. The finding of a new paramagnetic Mo(V) species of the enzyme obtained in<br />
catalytic conditions (turnover species) was used to study the oxidation state and coordination environment of the<br />
Mo-site before it interacts with the substrate.<br />
Refrences:<br />
[1] Najmudin et al. J Biol Inorg Chem 2008, 13(5):737-753.<br />
[2] Dias et al. Struct Fol Des 1999, 7, 65-79.<br />
[3] González et al. J Biol Inorg Chem 2006, 11(5):609-616.<br />
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P66. A Family of Ternary Copper(II) Complexes<br />
with Cu-N9(H(N7)hypoxanthine) Coordination Bond<br />
J. M. González-Pérez a , D. Kumar Patel a , D. Choquesillo-Lazarte b , A. Castiñeiras c , I. García-<br />
Santos c , J. Niclós-Gutiérrez a<br />
a<br />
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Granada, Fac. Pharmacy, Campus Cartuja, E-18071<br />
Granada, Spain<br />
e-mail: jmgp@ugr.es<br />
b<br />
Laboratorio de Estudios Cristalográficos, IACT-CSIC, Edif. Inst Lopez-Neyra, PTCS. Avda. del Conocimiento<br />
s/n, E-18<strong>10</strong>0 Armilla, Granada, Spain<br />
c<br />
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Santiago, Fac. Pharmacy, Campus Sur, E-15782 Santiago<br />
de Compostela, Spain<br />
N9 is believed to be the most basic donor atom of hypoxanthine (H(N9)hyp). In crystals, various coordination<br />
modes are known for Hhyp: M-N7(H(N9)hyp), Cu II -µ2-N3, N7(H(N9)hyp)-Cu II and M II -µ2-N3, N9(H(N7)hyp)-<br />
M II . However, any structural evidence exists for complexes with only a metal-N9(Hhyp) bond. We report<br />
structures of five novel Cu II -(IDA-like)-Hhyp compounds with N-methyl-, N-benzyl-, N-(p-Fbenzyl)- and, Nphenethyl-IDA<br />
or p-xylylene-di(IDA) ligands: [Cu(MIDA)(Hhyp)(H2O)]·H2O 1, [Cu(NBzIDA)(Hhyp)]n 2,<br />
[Cu(FBIDA)(Hhyp)(H2O)]·2.5H2O 3, [Cu(pheida)(Hhyp)(H2O)] ·2H2O 4 and [Cu2(p-<br />
XDTA)(Hhyp)2(H2O)2]·2H2O 5 (see Figure), respectively. These compounds feature are 4+1 Cu(II) coordination<br />
and a Cu-N9(H(N7)hyp) coordination bond, but not an intra-molecular interligand N-H···O(IDA-like) interaction<br />
[1], because the tautomer H(N7)hyp has not the required N3-H moiety.<br />
Reference<br />
[1] D. Choquesillo-Lazarte, M.P. Brandi-Blanco, I. García-Santos, J. M. González Pérez, A. Castiñeiras, J.<br />
Niclós-Gutiérrez, Coord. Chem. Rev. 252 1241-1256 (2008).<br />
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P67. Interaction of Cu(II) Ions and Neurotoxic Fragment of Chicken Prion<br />
Peptide<br />
E. Gralka, a D. Valensin, b G. Valensin, b W. Kamysz, c H. Kozłowski a<br />
a<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wrocław,<br />
Poland<br />
e-mail: ewagral@wcheto.chem.uni.wroc.pl<br />
b<br />
Dipartimento di Chimica, Università di Siena, Siena, Italia<br />
c Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Gdańsk, Al. Gen. J. Hallera <strong>10</strong>7, 80-416 Gdańsk, Poland<br />
Prion proteins are a group of pathogenic glycoproteins which have several characteristic features:<br />
a highly helical and ordered C-terminal domain, a disordered<br />
N-terminal domain composed of multiple repeat units and hydrophobic neurotoxin fragment. Residue <strong>10</strong>6-126<br />
has been shown to be highly fibrillogenic, resistant to proteinase K and toxic to neurons [1].<br />
Recent studies brings evidence that prion proteins (PrP) are involved in the Cu(II) metabolism. In contrast to<br />
mammalian PrP avian prion proteins have a considerably different N-terminal copper binding region and most<br />
interestingly they are not able to undergo the conversion proces into an infectious isoform.<br />
The unstructured region between the N-terminal domain and the structured C-terminal domain may play an<br />
important role in amyloid formation and infectivity in prion desises. A presence of Cu(II) ions could have<br />
profound implication in the structure of this PrP region.<br />
There are secondary and tetriary structural similarity in the C-terminal domain between mammalian (hPrP) and<br />
avian (chPrP) prion proteins dispite the low overall sequence identity (30%).The affinity, selectivity and Cu(II)<br />
coordination of the hPrP and chPrP repeat domain are now well determine[2].<br />
Definitely less information is available about coordination ability of the region called fifth Cu(II) binding site,<br />
i.e. a fragment comprising His96, His111 in hPrP and His1<strong>10</strong>, His 124 in chPrP. The affinity of His96 and<br />
His111 for Cu(II) is similar to each other, although His111 seems to display higher affinity to metal ions [3].<br />
Coordination of Cu(II) ions to chPrP peptides is not yet well established [4].<br />
The aim of this study is to obtain speciation, affinity, bonding details and conformational features of chPrP<br />
Cu(II) complexes.<br />
References:<br />
[1] B. Belosi, E. Gaggelli, R. Guerrini, H. Kozłowski, M. Łuczkowski, F.M. Mancini, M. Remelli,<br />
D. Valensin, G. Valensin. ChemBioChem 2004, 349-359<br />
[2] P.Stańczak, M. Łuczkowski, P. Juszczyk, Z. Grzonka, H. Kozłowski. Dalton. Trans. 2004, 2<strong>10</strong>2-2<strong>10</strong>7<br />
[3] P. Davis, D. R. Brown, Biochem. J. 2008, 237-244<br />
[4] G. Di Natale, G. Grasso, G. Impellizzeri, D. La Mendola, G.Micera, N. Mihala, Z. Nagy, K. Osz,<br />
G. Pappalardo, V. Rigo, E. Rizzarelli, D. Sanna, I. Sovago. Inorg. Chem, 44, 2005, 7214-7225.<br />
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P68. [3Fe-4S] Cluster Reduced States<br />
Electrochemical and EPR Studies<br />
R. Grazina, P. P. Sousa, M. Carepo, I. Moura and J. J. G. Moura<br />
Eurobic9, 2-6 September, 2008, Wrocław, Poland<br />
REQUIMTE, Departamento de Química, Centro de Química Fina e Biotecnologia, Faculdade de Ciências e<br />
Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal<br />
e-mail: raquel.grazina@dq.fct.unl.pt<br />
Ferredoxins are simple iron-sulphur proteins that contain prosthetic groups composed of iron and sulphur atoms<br />
and they play a functional role in electron transfer processes relevant for sulphate-reducing bacteria (SRB)<br />
metabolism. In particular, Desulfovibrio gigas ferredoxin II (DgFdII) is a small tetrameric protein of 58 amino<br />
acids which contains a single [3Fe-4S] cluster and a redox active internal disulfide bridge [1, 2]. Electrochemical<br />
tools can provide important information for the understanding of the redox and mechanistic/structural role of Fe-<br />
S clusters and to the interconvertion process occurring between 3 Fe and 4 Fe clusters, as well as to the effect of<br />
the addition of an extra metal to form heterometal clusters of the type [M3Fe-4S] ) [3]. From direct<br />
electrochemistry (cyclic voltammetry and differential pulse voltammetry) the DgFdII presents two distinct<br />
electrochemical signals correspondent to the following transitions: [3Fe-4S] +1/0 and [3Fe-4S] 0/-2 . Concerning the<br />
electronic properties of the [3Fe-4S] cluster these have been also explored by EPR spectroscopy and besides the<br />
two sates already assigned in the literature for the oxidized state [3Fe-4S] +1 (S = 1/2 and g = 2.02) [4] and for the<br />
reduced state [3Fe-4S] 0 (S = 2 and EPR transition around g = 12) [5, 6], a new reduced state was also achieved<br />
using titanium(III) citrate, as reductant, and EPR signals at very low magnetic fields were observed. This further<br />
reduced state is also being attempted to be generated by bulk electrochemical methods.<br />
Acknowledgments: We thank FCT-MCTES for financial support.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Moura et al., Methods in Enzymology, Vol. 243, 166-188 (1994), Peck, HD and LeGall, J, Ed., AP.<br />
[2] Moura et al., in Methods in Enzymology, J.H.D. Peck and J. LeGall Editors (1994).<br />
[3] Moreno et al., J. Inorg. Biochem., 53, 219 (1994).<br />
[4] Huynh et al., J. Biol. Chem., 255, 3243 (1980).<br />
[5] Papaefthymiou et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc., <strong>10</strong>9, 4703 (1987).<br />
[6] Bush et al., Biochem. J., 323, 95 (1997).<br />
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P69. Adsorption Studies of Famotidine on the Sodium Starch Glycolate – in<br />
vitro and DSC<br />
B. Grimling a , A. Górniak b , J. Pluta a , J. Świątek-Kozłowska b<br />
a<br />
Department of Drug Form Technology, Wroclaw Medical University, Szewska 38, 50-139 Wroclaw, Poland<br />
email: agata.gorniak@interia.pl<br />
b<br />
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Szewska 38, 50-139 Wroclaw, Poland<br />
Drug excipient interactions are among the most important factors that should be considered in any<br />
preformulation study. Many reports in the last few decades showed that excipients can physically or chemically<br />
interact with drug substances either in the solid state or liquid state. Adsorption is one of the most important<br />
mechanisms of interaction between drugs and excipients [1]. The forces involved in this type of interaction can<br />
be physical or chemical in nature, or a combination of both. Physical interaction occurs to some extent in all<br />
systems and is primarily due to weak van der Waals` attraction forces. In some systems, however, stronger<br />
electrostatic attractions can be involved. Chemical interaction is more specific and is primarily attributed to<br />
covalent bond formation and occurs only when chemical interaction between the drug and excipient is possible.<br />
Sodium starch glycolate (SSG) is a cross-linked substituted potato starch - sodium salt of carboxymethyl ether of<br />
starch which is widely used in oral pharmaceuticals as a disintegrant in capsule and tablet formulations [2].<br />
Famotidine (Fig.1) is an active compound of the pharmaceutical formulation. It competitively inhibits the action<br />
of histamine on the H2-receptors of parietal cells and reduces gastric acid secretion under daytime and nocturnal<br />
basal conditions.<br />
Fig.1 Structural formula of famotidine (isopropyl 2-[4-(4-chlorobenzoyl)phenoxy]-2-methylpropionate)<br />
In the present study we have decided to investigate the character of the interactions between sodium starch<br />
glycolate - excipient and famotidine used in the treatment of peptic ulcers and related disorders, taking into<br />
account certain physicochemical factors.<br />
Adsorption of drug on polymer was investigated by means of a static method. The findings of the amount of the<br />
drug bound on SSG were used to determine Langmuir adsorption isotherms [3]. The chemical analysis of drug -<br />
polymer interactions was determined by means of qualitative interpretation of thermograms obtained during<br />
thermochemical assessment by means of DSC. The findings indicate that famotidine is adsorbed on polymer in<br />
all applied pH ranges, and the capability of binding depends on polymer its swelling properties of the polymer,<br />
which increase with increasing alkaline pH of the environment.<br />
The incompatibilities were detected by appearance, shift or disappearance of peaks in the DSC thermograms.<br />
The DSC thermogram of pure famotidine showed a sharp endotherm maximum melting point at 166°C. The<br />
excipient sodium starch glycolate exhibited broad endothermal peak with maximum temperature at 127°C. The<br />
preliminary DSC curves showed that while the thermal effects of either individual components (or eutectic<br />
mixture?) were present for the physical mixture, on the DSC thermograms of complexes these melting<br />
endotherms were absent. For both precipitates, prepared at pH=1.5 and pH=7.6, on the DSC curves only one<br />
shallow broad exothermic peak or broad endothermal "step" respectively was observed. The presence of these<br />
single thermal effects may point to significant interactions between the components of the mixture and it may<br />
prove formation of complexes bound between them. These interactions probably result from ion-dipol reactions<br />
between the substances and formation of hydrogen bonds of internal salt between the carboxyl groups of the<br />
polymer and amine groups of the drug.<br />
References:<br />
[1] W. X. Huang, Int. J. Pharm., 33, 311 (2006)<br />
[2] S. Edge, A. M. Belu, U. J. Potter, D. F. Steele, P. M. Young, R. Price, J. N. Staniforth, Int. J. Pharm., 240, 67<br />
(2002)<br />
[3] B. Grimling, J. Pluta, Macromol. Symp., 253, 186 (2007)<br />
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P70. Compatibility Study Between Sulfasalazin and Sucralfat in vivo Using<br />
HPLC<br />
B. Grimling, J. Meler, J. Pluta<br />
Dispensing Pharmacy of Wroclaw Medical University, Szewska 38/39, 54-139, Wrocław, Poland,<br />
The need of parallel treatment of two or more affections and the resulting necessity of using a few drugs from<br />
different pharmacological groups creates the danger of interactions witch may decrease effectiveness of the<br />
applied therapy. Sucralfat is a complex salt of saccharose octosulfate with apparent adsorption qualities. The<br />
proximity of a weak acid such as sulfasalazin makes it possible to assume an interaction based on adsorption of<br />
this medicine on the surface of sucralfat polyanions. In the first study, four healthy male volunteers received a<br />
single, oral 500-mg dose of salicylazosulfapyridine three times a day. In the second study, six patients receive<br />
oral 500 mg oral dose salicylazosulphapirydine three times a day and Sucralfate 1g one once a day.<br />
In study 1, urine was collected just before dosing and in 24-hour blocks for at least 1 day after administration of<br />
Sulfasalazin. In study 2, all urine collected for 24 hours after Sulfasalazin and Sucralfate[1]. The concentration<br />
of sulfasalazin (salicylazosulfapyridine, SSA) and its metabolites: 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA), acetyl-5 -<br />
aminosalicylic acid (Ac-5-ASA), sulphapyridine (SP), acetylsulphapyridine Ac-SP) was determined by a<br />
reverse-phase HPLC (Gilson) using Zorbax ODS C-18 (250mm×4.6mm, 5µm) column. The mobile phase<br />
consisted of 25% methanol in 5mM phosphate buffer (pH 6.0) containing 0.5mM tetrabutylammonium chloride,<br />
which was filtered through 0.45 µm membrane filter before use. Samples (20 µl) were injected and eluted with<br />
the mobile phase at a flow rate of 2, 0 ml/min. The eluate was monitored at 257nm at sensitivity of AUFS 0.001.<br />
The retention times of 5-ASA was, SP and SP was 8, 49, SAS was 12, 01, Ac-SP was 15.03 and Ac-5-ASA was<br />
15.75 min, respectively.The observed differences of concentrations in dependence from applied therapy were<br />
extremely essential statistic, on level of significance and = 0, 001(the p < 0, 001). This analysis, that the fall of<br />
concentration of higher described metabolite in urine during applying the therapy associated it is not the random<br />
phenomenon treat with rule. It the analysis of introduced data was affirmed was, that presence sucralfat in<br />
associated from sulfasalasine therapy reduces concentration sulfasalasine as well as her two metabolite in studied<br />
patients' urine[2].<br />
References:<br />
[1]. Jung, Y.J., Kim, H.H., Kong, H.S., Kim, Y.M., 2003. Synthesis and properties of 5-aminosalicyl-taurine as a<br />
colon-specific prodrug of 5-aminosalicylic acid. Arch. Pharm. Res. 26, 264-269.<br />
[2]. Schroder, H., Campbell, D.E., 1972. Absorption, metabolism, and excretion of salicylazosulfapyridine in<br />
man. Clin. Pharmacol. Ther. 13, 539-551.<br />
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P71. Interaction of Ruthenium and Gold Derivatives of H2TMPyP 4+<br />
(Ru(II)TMPyP 4+ and Au(III)TMPyP 5+ ) with DNA<br />
M.D. A. Habib a , M. Tabata b<br />
a<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, <strong>10</strong>00, Dhaka, Bangladesh<br />
e-mail: mahabibbit@yahoo.com<br />
b<br />
Chemistry, Saga University, Saga, Saga, Japan<br />
We investigated the interaction of free base porphyrin, tetrakis(1-methylpyridium-4-yl)porphyrin (H2TMPyP 4+ ),<br />
and its metallo-derivatives of ruthenium(II) and gold(III) with DNA using UV-vis, fluorescence and circular<br />
dichroism (CD) spectroscopy at 0.1 M NaCl, 7.5 pH and 25 °C. The results indicated that Ru(II)TMPyP 4+<br />
interacted with DNA via outside binding with self-stacking manner. This is because the UV-vis data indicated<br />
that a small red shift (∆λ = 3 nm) and a minimal hypochromicity (<strong>10</strong>%) were observed upon addition of DNA.<br />
Moreover, the CD spectra of DNA indicated that a new peak was developed at the Soret region upon the addition<br />
of the Ru(II)TMPyP 4+ . However, in the case of Au(III)TMPyP 5+ , a significant hypochromicity (55%) was<br />
observed at high concentration (5.0x<strong>10</strong>-4 M bp) of DNA but a small red shift (∆λ = 4.5 nm) was observed.<br />
Moreover, the CD results indicated the development of positive and negative peaks at the Soret region during the<br />
titration of DNA with Au(III)porphyrin. Therefore, both the spectroscopy results indicated that Au(III)TMPyP 5+<br />
interacted with DNA as outside binding with a partial intercalation. On the other hand, the free base porphyrin,<br />
H2TMPyP 4+ , interacted with DNA as intercalation because the UV-vis results indicated a significant<br />
hypochromicity (30%) and a large red shift (∆λ = 20 nm). In addition, the CD results also indicated only a<br />
negative peak was developed at the Soret region during the titration of DNA with the free base porphyrin.<br />
Fluorescence spectroscopy results indicated that initially the aggregated porphyrins de-aggregate and then<br />
interacted with DNA upon addition of DNA. This phenomenon has been confirmed with the fluorescence<br />
experiments of the porphyrins in the presence of different concentrations of NaCl and ethanol.<br />
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P72. Functionalized Cytotoxic Ruthenium(II) Arene Complexes<br />
A. Habtemariam a , P.C.A. Bruijnincx b , P.J. Sadler b<br />
a Chemistry, University of Warwick, Gibett Hill Road, CV4 7AL, Coventry, United Kingdom<br />
e-mail: a.habtemariam@warwick.ac.uk<br />
b Chemistry, University of Warwick, Gibett Hill Road, CV4 7AL, Coventry, United Kingom<br />
Organometallic half-sandwich Ruthenium(II) arenes of the type [(η6- arene)Ru(YZ)(X)]+ where YZ is<br />
typically a chelating diamine ligand (e.g. ethylenediamine, en) and X is a halide (e.g. Cl) exhibit anticancer<br />
activity in vitro and in vivo.[1, 2]<br />
A number of design features are inherent in these classes of compounds. Systematic variations of the<br />
coordinated arene, and the mono- and bidentate ligands can result in complexes having preselected, desirable<br />
features. A number of organometallic Ru(II) arene complexes bearing versatile functional groups, are being<br />
synthesised in our laboratory with a view to generate bimetallic and hetero-bimetallic complexes. In addition<br />
these transformations may enable us to explore the possibility of tuning the selectivity of the compounds in their<br />
interaction with biomolecules by attaching an appropriate probe. The inclusion of specific markers such as<br />
fluorescent dyes may aid in studies of the biodistribution of complexes. The results of these studies will be<br />
discussed in this presentation.<br />
Acknowledgement: We thank NWO (fellowship for PCAB for support and members of COST Action D39 for<br />
discussion.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Habtemariam, A., Melchart, M., Fernandez, R., Parsons, S., Oswald, I. D. H., Parkin, A., Fabbiani, F. P. A.,<br />
Davidson, J. E., Dawson, A., Aird, R. E., Jodrell, D. I., Sadler, P. J. (2006) J. Med. Chem. 49, 6858-6868.<br />
[2] Yan, Y. K., Melchart, M., Habtemariam, A., Sadler, P. J. (2005) Chem. Commun., 4764-4776.<br />
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P73. A Near-atomic Resolution Crystal Structure of Melanocarpus<br />
Albomyces Laccase<br />
N. Hakulinen a , J. Kallio a , M. Andberg b , A. Koivula b , K. Kruus b , J. Rouvinen<br />
a<br />
Dept. of Chem. , University of Joensuu, Yliopistokatu 7, 80<strong>10</strong>0, Joensuu, Finland<br />
e-mail: nina.hakulinen@joensuu.fi<br />
b<br />
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, PO Box <strong>10</strong>00, 02044 , Espoo, Finland<br />
Laccases (E.C. 1.<strong>10</strong>.3.2, p-diphenol dioxygen oxidoreductases) are redox enzymes that use molecular oxygen to<br />
oxidize various phenolic compounds. They share the arrangement of the catalytic sites with other blue multicopper<br />
oxidases including ascorbate oxidase, ceruloplasmin, CueO, and Fet3p. For catalytic activity, four copper<br />
atoms are needed: one type-1 (T1) copper forming a mononuclear site, one type-2 (T2) copper and two type-3<br />
(T3 and T3´) coppers forming a trinuclear site. Reducing substrates are oxidized near the mononuclear site and<br />
then electrons are transferred to the trinuclear site, where dioxygen is reduced to water.<br />
Melanocarpus albomyces is an ascomycete fungus expressing a thermostable laccase with a neutral pH optimum.<br />
The three-dimensional structure of M. albomyces laccase (MaL) at 2.4 Å was solved among first complete<br />
laccase structures [1]. In MaL structure, dioxygen was observed at the first time inside the trinuclear site. At the<br />
present, laccase structures show wide variety of trinuclear site geometries having one or two oxygen atoms. Our<br />
recent studies have shown that the trinuclear site of laccase is sensitive to X-rays and the observed structure may<br />
depend on the data collection strategy or the intensity of the beam [2].<br />
We have recently solved the three-dimensional structure of recombinant M. albomyces laccase (rMaL) at 1.3 Å<br />
resolution [3]. At the moment, this is the highest resolution that has been attained for any multicopper oxidase.<br />
This structure confirmed our earlier proposal regarding the dynamic behaviour of the trinuclear site and it<br />
allowed us to describe important solvent cavities of the enzyme. T2 and T3 solvent cavities, and a putative SDSgate,<br />
formed by Ser142, Ser5<strong>10</strong> and the C-terminal Asp556 of rMaL, were found. We also observed a<br />
2-oxohistidine, an oxidized histidine, possibly caused by a metal-catalysed oxidation by the trinuclear site<br />
coppers. To our knowledge, this is the first time that 2-oxohistidine has been observed in a protein crystal<br />
structure.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Hakulinen, N., Kiiskinen, L.-L., Kruus, K., Saloheimo, M., Paananen, A., Koivula, A. and Rouvinen J.<br />
(2002) Nature Structural Biology 9, 601<br />
[2] Hakulinen, N., Kruus, K., Koivula, A. and Rouvinen, J. (2006) Biochem. Biophys. Res. Comm. 350, 929<br />
[3] Hakulinen, N., Andberg, M., Kallio, J., Kruus, K., Koivula, A. and Rouvinen, J. (2008) J. Struct. Biol.<br />
162, 29<br />
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P74. Cytotoxic Properties, DNA and Glutathion Interactions of New<br />
Lipophilic trans-platinum Complexes Tethered to 1-adamantylamine<br />
A. Halamikova a , P. Heringova a , J. Kasparkova a , V. Brabec a , G. Natile b<br />
a<br />
Institute of biophysics ASCR, Kralovopolska 135, CZ-612-65, Brno, Czech Republic<br />
e-mail: halamikova@ibp.cz<br />
b<br />
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Bari, , I-70125, Bari, Italy<br />
Platinum-based anticancer compounds are a clinically successful group of therapeutic agents. In spite of the fact<br />
that they belong to the world’s best selling anticancer drugs, their use is constrained by dose-limiting side-effects<br />
and the problem of acquired resistance. To avoid these problems, for over three decades, continuous efforts have<br />
been made with a primary focus on the development of new platinum drugs and mechanisms underlying their<br />
antitumor effects.<br />
Cytotoxicity and mutagenicity of new platinum complexes trans, trans, trans-[PtCl2(CH3COO)2(NH3)(1adamantylamine)]<br />
and its reduced analog trans-[PtCl2(NH3)(1-adamantylamine)] were examined. In addition,<br />
several factors underlying biological effects of these trans-platinum complexes, such as drug accumulation in<br />
cells, DNA binding and deactivation of complexes by sulfur-containing compounds, using various biochemical<br />
methods were investigated.<br />
A notable feature of the growth inhibition assays using human cancer cell lines was the remarkable<br />
circumvention of both acquired and intrinsic resistance of conventional cisplatin by the two new lipophilic transplatinum<br />
compounds. The results also suggest that the pharmacological factors, such as enhanced accumulation<br />
of the drug in cells, altered DNA binding mode and deactivation of the trans-[PtCl2(NH3)(1-adamantylamine)]<br />
by glutathione, are likely to play a significant role in the mechanism of the biological action of these new transplatinum<br />
complexes.<br />
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P75. Structural Evidence for the Catalytic Mechanism of Nitrile Hydratase<br />
Proposed by Time-resolved X-ray Crystallography Using a Novel<br />
Substrate, tert-butylisonitrile<br />
K. Hashimoto a , H. Suzuki b , K. Taniguchi c , M. Yohda a , T. Noguchi b , M. Odaka a<br />
a<br />
Department of Biotechnology and Life Science, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 2-24-16<br />
Naka-cho, 184 8588, Koganei, Tokyo, Japan<br />
e-mail: kounda@bel.bio.tuat.ac.jp<br />
b<br />
Institute of Materials Science, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennohdai, 305 8573, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan<br />
c<br />
Eco-Soft Material Research Units, RIKEN, Wako, Saitama, 2-1 Hirosawa, 351 0198, Wako, Saitama, Japan<br />
Nitrile hydratase (NHase) catalyzes the hydration of nitriles to amides. NHase of Rhodococcus sp. N771 has a<br />
non-heme Fe catalytic center with two oxidized Cys ligands, αCys112-SO2H and αCys114-SOH. The metal is<br />
proposed to function as a Lewis acid, but the detailed mechanism remains unclear. Recently, we found that<br />
NHase catalyzes the conversion of tert-butylisonitrile (tBuNC) to tert-butylamine (tBuNH2). Here we present the<br />
first structural evidence for the catalytic mechanism of NHase. When the reaction was monitored by ATR-FTIR<br />
only tBuNH2 was observed, suggesting that the product from the isonitrile carbon escaped as a gas. The product<br />
was identified as CO by being trapped with reduced hemoglobin. Thus, NHase catalyze the reaction of both<br />
nitriles and isonitriles with one equivalent molar amount of water molecules. Crystals of the nitrosylated inactive<br />
NHase were soaked with tBuNC. The catalytic reaction was initiated by photo-induced denitrosylation and<br />
stopped by flash-cooling with nitrogen gas at elapsed times. tBuNC was first trapped at the hydrophobic pocket<br />
above the Fe center and then coordinated to the Fe ion at 120 min. From 340 to 440 mins, the shapes of the<br />
electron densities of tBuNC were significantly changed and a new electron density observed near the isonitrile<br />
carbon as well as the sulfenate oxygen of αCys114. These results demonstrate that the substrate was coordinated<br />
to the iron and then attacked by a water molecule activated by αCys114-SOH.<br />
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P76. Molecular Intelligence: Flexible Response of Zinc Fingers on Metal<br />
Ion Supply<br />
U. Heinz, L. Hemmingsen, H. W. Adolph<br />
Department of Natural Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 1871, Frederiksberg C, Denmark,<br />
e-mail: u.heinz@gmx.de, hwa@life.ku.dk<br />
Zinc fingers are considered as small, independently folded protein domains that require coordinative binding of<br />
zinc ions for structure stabilization, and serve in molecular recognition processes involving DNA, RNA, other<br />
proteins or membranes. The present study demonstrates that both nature of and supply with metal ions determine<br />
whether zinc fingers fold into the well-known, fully loaded structures or alternatively form complexes with<br />
ligands for one metal ion contributed by different binding sites. The identification and characterization of such<br />
adaptive and intelligent system changes in terms of alternative structural states of single proteins according to the<br />
element-specific requirements of metal ions contributes to the understanding of zinc homeostasis, trafficking,<br />
signalling and heavy metal toxicity. The prevailing view on molecular regulation in terms of "on and off control"<br />
might be replaced by a more differentiated process - oriented view on complex adaptive systems.<br />
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P77. A Novel Technique to Probe the Inorganic and Bioinorganic<br />
Chemistry of Lead: 204m Pb-PAC Spectroscopy<br />
L. Hemmingsen a , J. Vibenholt b , M. Magnussen b , M. Stachura a , M. J. Bjerrum a ,<br />
P. W. Thulstrup a<br />
a<br />
Department of Natural Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark<br />
e-mail: lhe@life.ku.dk<br />
b<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, Denmark<br />
Perturbed angular correlation of γ-rays (PAC) spectroscopy has been applied routinely in solid state physics over<br />
the past 5 decades, and to a lesser extent in coordination chemistry and biochemistry using a variety of PAC<br />
probes, providing information on the molecular and electronic structure in the vicinity of the PAC probe [1].<br />
204m Pb-PAC spectroscopy was first applied in 1973 by Haas and Shirley [2], in investigations of inorganic<br />
compounds such as PbCl2, PbFCl, PbI2, PbO, PbSO4, PbCrO4, PbC2O4, and Pb(SCN)2. Only recently the<br />
technique was “revived” in an effort by the PAC-group in Leipzig, Germany, and the ISOLDE collaboration at<br />
CERN [3], where additional inorganic compounds (PbCO3, Pb2O(CO3), Pb3(PO4)2, Pb(CN)2, PbO, Pb3O4,<br />
Pb(IO3)2, PbBr2, PbTiO3) were investigated. No applications to coordination compounds nor applications in<br />
biochemistry have been published yet in peer reviewed journals, although a convincing attempt to determine the<br />
NQI in Pb(II)-substituted azurin was carried out in the Ph.D. work by Frank Heinrich [4].<br />
In this work [5] we present the first application of 204m Pb-PAC spectroscopy to a coordination compound, in the<br />
sense that it possesses a full molecular entity in the unit cell, see Figure 1, rather than the periodic crystalline<br />
structure of the inorganic compounds investigated previously.<br />
Figure 1 Left: The structure of [Pb(II) iso-maleonitriledithiolate] 4- ([6], counterions not shown). Right: the<br />
Fourier tranform of the perturbation function recorded by 204m Pb-PAC spectroscopy (Thin line: data; boldfaced<br />
line: fit).<br />
Acknowledgements: The Danish Natural Science Research Council is acknowledged for funding, and<br />
ISOLDE/CERN for beam time<br />
References:<br />
[1] Hemmingsen L., Sas K.N., Danielsen E. Chem. Rev. 2004, <strong>10</strong>4, 4027.<br />
[2] Haas H., Shirley D. J. Chem. Phys. 1973, 58, 3339.<br />
[3] Tröger W., Dietrich M., Araujo J.P., Correia J.G., Haas H., and the ISOLDE collaboration Z. Naturforsch.<br />
2002, 57A, 586.<br />
[4] Heinrich F., Ph.D. thesis, 2005, Faculty of Physics and Geosciences, University of Leipzig, Germany<br />
[5] Vibenholt J., Magnussen M., Stachura M., Bjerrum M.J., Thulstrup P.W. and Hemmingsen L. in prep.<br />
[6] Magyar J.S., Weng, T.-C., Stern C.M., Dye D.F., Rous B.W., Payne J.C., Bridgewater B.M., Mijovilovich<br />
A., Parkin G., Zaleski J.M., Penner-Hahn J.E., and Godwin H.A. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2005, 127, 9495<br />
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P78. Structural Studies of the Intermediates in the Reaction Between<br />
Myoglobin and Peroxides<br />
H. P. Hersleth a , Y. W. Hsiao b , C. H. Görbitz c , U. Ryde b , K.K. Andersson a<br />
a<br />
Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of Oslo, P.O.Box <strong>10</strong>41 Blindern, N-0316, Oslo, Norway<br />
e-mail: h.p.hersleth@imbv.uio.no<br />
b<br />
Department of Theoretical Chemistry, Lund Univeristy, P.O.Box 124, S-221 00, Lund, Sweden<br />
c<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Oslo, P.O.Box <strong>10</strong>33 Blindern, N-0315, Oslo, Norway<br />
The intermediates generated in the reaction between myoglobin and peroxides mimic the intermediates found in<br />
many peroxidases, oxygenases and catalases [1, 2]. These myoglobin intermediates are also relevant because<br />
myoglobin is proposed to take part as scavenger of reactive oxygen species during oxidative stress. We have in<br />
this study combined crystallography and single-crystal light absorption spectroscopy (microspectrophotometry).<br />
Radiation-induced changes of the different intermediates in this reaction cycle have been observed and followed<br />
by microspectrophotometry [2, 3, 4] . We have been able by cryoradiolytic reduction of an oxymyoglobin<br />
equivalent (compound III) to generate and trap the so-called peroxymyoglobin intermediate, a Fe(II)-superoxide<br />
form indicated by quantum refinement analysis [2, 4]. By annealing of this compound the oxygen-oxygen bond is<br />
broken and the reaction propagates to the compound II intermediate [3, 4]. The structures have further been<br />
refined with quantum refinement [3, 4, 5].<br />
References:<br />
[1] Hersleth, H.-P., Ryde, U., Rydberg, P., Görbitz, C.H. & Andersson, K.K. (2006). J. Inorg. Biochem. <strong>10</strong>0,<br />
460-476.<br />
[2] Hersleth, H.-P. Varnier, A., Harbitz, E, Røhr, Å. K., Schmidt, P. P., Sørlie, , M., Cederkvist, F. H., Marchal,<br />
S., Gorren, A. C. F., Mayer, B., Uchida, T., Schünemann, V., Kitagawa, T., Trautwein, A. X., Shimizu, T.,<br />
Lange, R., Görbitz, C. H. & Andersson, K. K. (2008) Reactive Complexes in Myoglobin and Nitric Oxide<br />
Synthase. Inorg. Chim. Acta 361, <strong>83</strong>1-843.<br />
[3] Hersleth, H.-P., Uchida, T., Røhr, Å.K., Teschner, T., Schünemann, V., Kitagawa, T., Trautwein, A.X.,<br />
Görbitz, C.H. & Andersson, K.K. (2007) Crystallographic and spectroscopical studies of peroxide-derived<br />
myoglobin compound II and Occurence of protonated FeIV-O. J. Biol. Chem. 282, 23372-23386.<br />
[4] Hersleth, H.-P., Hsiao, Y.-W., Ryde, U., Görbitz, C.H. & Andersson, K.K. (2008) The crystal structure of<br />
peroxymyoglobin generated through cryoradiolytic reduction of myoglobin compound III during data collection.<br />
Biochem. J. 412, 257-264.<br />
[5] Nilsson, K., Hersleth, H.-P., Rod, T.H., Andersson, K.K. & Ryde, U. (2004) The Protonation Status of<br />
Compound II in Myoglobin, Studied by a Combination of Experimental Data and Quantum Chemical<br />
Calculations: Quantum Refinement. Biophys. J. 87, 3437-3447.<br />
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P79. Indenyl Iron Carbonyls as CO-releasing Molecules<br />
L. Hewison a , B. Mann a , P. Sawle b , R. Motterlini b<br />
a<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Sheffield, Brook Hill, S3 7HF, Sheffield, United Kingdom<br />
e-mail: chp05lh@sheffield.ac.uk<br />
b<br />
Vascular Biology Unit, Department of Surgical Rese, Northwick Park Institute for Medical Research, HA1<br />
3UJ, Harrow, Middlesex, United Kingom<br />
Heme oxygenase is an important enzyme within our bodies, converting heme to carbon monoxide (CO), Fe II , and<br />
initially biliverdin that is subsequently reduced to bilirubin.[1] Carbon monoxide plays a vital role in the<br />
cardiovascular system and provides protection against reperfusion injury and inflammation. The use of metal<br />
carbonyls to deliver CO in a solid form was first described in 2002, [2] and a range of viable metal carbonyls<br />
have been described and recently reviewed.[3]<br />
The use of [CpFe(CO)3] + and its derivatives as CO releasing molecules has recently been reported.[4] As<br />
replacement of cyclopentadienyl by indenyl frequently increases rates, as has been reported for [CpFe(CO)3] +<br />
and [(indenyl)Fe(CO)3] + , [5] a selection of derivatives of [(indenyl)Fe(CO)3] + have been examined as CO<br />
releasing molecules. The rate of CO release to myoglobin and macrophages in culture was used to examine the<br />
effect of the compounds on cell viability, toxicity and suppression of nitrite formation. While t1/2 is 69 min for<br />
[CpFe(CO)3] + , it reduces to
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P80. Synthesis and Characterization of N3-type Copper(II) Complex with<br />
Calix[6]arene Upper Rim<br />
T. Higa, T. Fujii, Y. Kajita, T. Inomata, Y. Funahashi, T. Ozawa, H. Masuda<br />
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya Institute of<br />
Technology, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8555, Japan<br />
Dopamine β-monooxygenase (DβM) and peptidylglycine-α-hydroxylating monooxygenase (PHM) are two<br />
mononuclear uncoupled copper-containing enzymes which catalyze essential hydroxylation reactions of<br />
substrates by activating dioxygen. We previously synthesized their biomimetic model copper(II) complexes with<br />
dipyridylamine-type ligands.[1] Addition of hydrogen peroxide to the solution containing the copper(II)<br />
complex, [Cu(bpba)(MeOH)](ClO4)2 (bpba = bis(2-pyridylmethyl)tert-butylamine) generates copperhydroperoxide<br />
species.[1] The reaction of the hydroperoxo species with dimethyl sulfide has exhibited catalytic<br />
oxidation of dimethyl sulfide to dimethyl sulfoxide.[1] We introduce a calixarene group into the dipyridylaminetype<br />
ligand as a cavity of encapsulating organic substrates nearby the reaction center, because increase in the<br />
reaction probability is expected. In this study, we desgined a novel calixarene derivative, CA[6]BPA(Figure 1),<br />
and synthesized the novel copper(II) and palladium(II) complexes. We will also discuss characterization of these<br />
complexes and encapsulation of substrates by 1 H NMR measurements.<br />
Acknowledgment: We gratefully acknowledge the support of this work by grants for overseas investigation<br />
research from Tatematsu Foundation.<br />
References:<br />
[1] T. Fujii, A. Naito, S. Yamaguchi, A. Wada, Y. Funahashi, K. Jitsukawa, S. Nagatomo, T. Kitagawa, and<br />
H. Masuda, Chem. Commun. 2003, 2700-2701.<br />
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P81. Fe L-edge XAS Determination of Differential Orbital Covalency of<br />
Siderophore Model Compounds: Electronic Structure Contributions to<br />
High Stability Constants<br />
R.K. Hocking a, b , J. Xu c , E. Dertz c , S. DeBeer George d , K.N. Raymond c , K.O. Hodgson d ,<br />
B. Hedman d a, d<br />
and E.I. Solomon<br />
a Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, USA<br />
b Monash Centre for Synchrotron Science and School of Chemistry, Monash University. 3800, Australia<br />
c Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, USA<br />
d Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, SLAC, Stanford University, Stanford California, 94309, USA<br />
Many micro-organisms produce low-molecular weight iron-chelators called siderophores. Although many<br />
different siderophore structures have been characterised, the iron bonding moieties generally contain<br />
carboxylate, hydroxamate, or catecholate binding groups. Siderophores function because of their extraordinarily<br />
high stability constants. Recently we have developed a methodology that enables the interpretation of Fe L-edges<br />
in terms of differential orbital covalency (i.e. the differences in the mixing of the metal d orbitals with ligand<br />
valence orbitals) using a valence bond configuration interaction model. We have now applied this methodology<br />
to a series of model siderophores understand the electronic structure contributions to these stability constants in<br />
terms of σ and π covalent as well as ionic contributions to bonding.<br />
Acknowledgement: This work was in part performed at SSRL, which is funded by the DOE Office of Basic<br />
Energy Sciences. The SSRL Structural Molecular Biology Program is supported by the NIH National Center for<br />
Research Resources, Biomedical Technology Program and by the DOE Office of Biological and Environmental<br />
Research.<br />
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P82. Coordination abilities of alloferon peptides towards copper ions<br />
A. Janicka-Kłos a , A. Bonna b , A. Prahl c , H. Kozłowski d , J. Świątek-Kozłowska a<br />
a<br />
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy Silesian Piast University of Medicine in Wroclaw,<br />
Szewska 38, 50-139 Wroclaw, Poland<br />
e-mail: anna_janicka@yahoo.pl<br />
b<br />
Department of Biophysics, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics Polish Academy of Sciences, Pawinskiego<br />
5a, 02-<strong>10</strong>6 Warszawa, Poland<br />
c<br />
Department of Organic Synthesis, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdansk, Sobieskiego 18/19, 80-952<br />
Gdansk, Poland<br />
d<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wroclaw, Poland<br />
Two peptides isolated from bacteria-challenged larvae of the blow fly Calliphora vicina: HGVSGHGQHGVHG<br />
(alloferon 1) and GVSGHGQHGVHG (alloferon 2) posses potent antiviral and antitumoral activity [1]. Both<br />
peptides are rich in histidine and thus are supposed to be able to effectively bind Cu 2+ ions. It is proved that<br />
copper is required by several key proteins involved in the stimulation of angiogenesis as it acts as an important<br />
cofactor for their angiogenic activity [2]. Several reports show that reduction of copper level at tumor sites<br />
interrupts angiogenesis what results in prevention of tumor growth and its metastasis. An essential step in<br />
tumor proliferation, expansion and metastasis is angiogenesis. It is believed that a switch of angiogenic<br />
phenotype in a tissue is dependent upon the local balance between angiogenic factors and inhibitors. It is also<br />
speculated that most endogenous angiogenesis inhibitors in a vascular tissues are protein molecules and their<br />
fragments [1, 3, 4].<br />
The aim of this work was to experimentally check coordination abilities of both alloferon peptides towards<br />
copper ions. Potentiometric and spectroscopic techniques (CD, UV-Vis and EPR) were performed and provide<br />
evidence of Cu 2+ /peptide complexes. At the physiological pH (pH 7-8) three species with different protonation<br />
state are present in equilibrium where metal ion is bound via the imidazole nitrogen of His and amide nitrogens.<br />
References:<br />
[1] S. Chernysh, S. I. Kim, G. Bekker, V. A. Pleskach, N. A. Filatova, V. B. Anilin, V. G. Platonov, P. Bulet,<br />
PNAS, 99, 12628, (2002)<br />
[2] S. Brem, Cancer Control, 6, 436, (1999)<br />
[3] M.A. Moses, R. Langer, J. Cell. Biochem., 47, 230, (1991)<br />
[4] V. L. Goodman, G. J. Brewer, S. D. Merajver, Endocrine-Related Cancer, 11, 255, (2004)<br />
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P<strong>83</strong>. Influence of Physiological Anions on Spectral Properties of<br />
Lanthanide(III) Complexes with<br />
Ethylenediamine(tetramethylenephosphonic acid) H8EDTMP<br />
R. Janicki, K. Rubka, A. Walkowiak, A. Mondry<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wrocław, Poland,<br />
e-mail: anm@wchuwr.pl<br />
Thermodynamically stable lanthanide(III) complexes with organophosphonate ligands have found a variety of<br />
applications, particularly in the radiopharmaceutical and biomedical NMR fields. Though the complex of<br />
radioactive isotope of 153 Sm(III) with EDTMP, known clinically as Quadramet ® , is in widespread use to relieve<br />
pain from metastatic bone cancer, the mechanism by which it achieves is still unknown. Whereas the uptake by<br />
metastatic tissue in bones of the Sm(III)–EDTMP complex is good, in the case of the Ho(III)–EDTMP is rather<br />
poor. The latter complex also stays longer in blood plasma. To understand these significant differences between<br />
both Ln(III) complexes, we have undertaken studies on spectral properties of light and heavy ions with EDTMP<br />
ligand in the presence of physiological anions.<br />
Previously it was shown that replacement of inner-sphere water molecules and/or hydroxy anions by a carbonate<br />
anion in the Eu(III)–EDTMP complex at physiological pH results in the formation of [Eu(EDTMP)(CO3)] 7–<br />
species [2]. A very good fitting of a carbonate anion into the coordination space vacated by water molecules<br />
and/or hydroxy groups in [Eu(EDTMP)(H2O)2] 5– and [Eu(EDTMP)(H2O)(OH)] 6– species which are in<br />
equilibrium at physiological pH, is a reason that kinetically labile species become inert.<br />
Molecular structure of [Eu(EDTMP)CO3] 7– anion [2].<br />
Therefore in the present work the absorption and/or emission spectra of the mixed Ln(III)–EDTMP–L<br />
complexes (where Ln are Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, Er, Yb ions and L are carbonate, phosphonate and acetate anions)<br />
have been analyzed and association constants of the Ln(III)–EDTMP–carbonate systems at physiological pH<br />
were determined. The relative stability of various chelates has been discussed.<br />
References:<br />
[1] N.V. Jarvis, J.M. Wagener, G.E. Jackson, J. Chem Soc. Dalton Trans., 1411 (1995).<br />
[2] A. Mondry, R. Janicki, Dalton Trans., 4702 (2006).<br />
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P84. Vibrational Properties of the NO-carrier Protein Nitrophorin<br />
A. Janoschka a , J. Wolny a , B. Hewener a , H. Paulsen b , I. Filipov c , A.I. Chumakov d ,<br />
F.A. Walker c , V. Schünemann a<br />
a<br />
Department of Physics, University of Kaiserslautern, Erwin-Schrödinger-Str. 46, 67663 Kaiserslautern,<br />
Germany<br />
e-mail: schuene@physik.uni-kl.de<br />
b<br />
Institute of Physics, University of Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23556 Lübeck, Germany<br />
c<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ 85721-0041, USA<br />
d<br />
Nuclear Resonance Group, ESRF, 6 rue Jules Horowitz, BP220, 38043 Grenoble Cedex, France<br />
The protein nitrophorin (NP) is found in the salivary glands of the Amazon river-based kissing bug Rhodnius<br />
prolixus. For obtaining a sufficient blood-meal, these proteins are injected into the victim by the insect prior to<br />
feeding. When the pH value suddenly rises from 5 in the salivary glands of the kissing bug to pH 7.5 in the<br />
tissues of the victim, the binding affinity is changed and thus the signaling molecule nitric oxide (NO), which is<br />
bound to the iron in the active heme-center of the protein, is released. The NO can migrate through the victim’s<br />
tissue to the capillaries to dilate them to allow more blood to flow to the site of the bite.<br />
The Rhodnius NP’s have a molecular weight of 20 kDa. Crystallographic data show that the tertiary structure of<br />
the NP’s exhibit a β-barrel with a histidine residue (His-59) that serves as the proximal ligand to the heme [1].<br />
The NP’s represent the first examples of proteins with stable Fe(III)-NO complexes, where the NO can be stored<br />
for a long period of time.<br />
Figure 1: Density of states (DOS) obtained<br />
from NIS spectra obtained from NP-2 under<br />
four different conditions, from top to<br />
bottom: ligand-free (NP2-HS), NO-bound<br />
(NP2-NO), CN- bound (NP2-CN).<br />
Histamine bound (NP2-Histamine). The<br />
arrows denote the iron-ligand stretching<br />
modes.<br />
0 <strong>10</strong> 20 30 40 50 60 70 80<br />
We have performed nuclear inelastic scattering of synchroton radiation (NIS) at the ESRF to detect iron centered<br />
molecular vibrations of NO-ligated nitrophorins. Due to the high protein concentration of <strong>10</strong>mM as well as the<br />
extraordinary beam stability at ID-18 during our experiment we have been able to measure the isoform<br />
nitrophorin 2 under four different conditions: (i) ligand-free (NP2-HS), (ii) NO-bound (NP2-NO), (iii) histamine<br />
bound (NP2-HIS), and (iv) CN- bound (NP2-CN) (see Figure 1). A striking feature of the vibrational spectrum<br />
obtained from NP2-NO is the well resolved and intense vibration at 73.5 meV (594 cm -1 ) with a shoulder at 72<br />
meV (581 cm -1 energy (meV)<br />
). The former mode has been assigned to a NO-Fe stretching mode and the latter to a Fe-NO<br />
bending mode by Resonance Raman spectroscopy [2]. However these bands are only hardly visible in the<br />
Resonance Raman spectra and isotope labelling was used for the assignments. Currently theoretical QM/MMcalculations<br />
are undertaken to understand and assign all iron related stretching modes visible in Fig. 1. Already it<br />
can be said that the Fe-axial ligand interaction is strongest for NO, decreases for CN- and decreases even more in<br />
the case of Fe-Histamine binding in nitrophorin. We consider this study as a textbook example of how NIS can<br />
be used to study the interaction of an active iron site in a protein with different ligands without the need of<br />
isotope labelling experiments.<br />
Acknowledgement: This work has been supported by the state Rhine-Palatine, by the BMBF and by the ESRF<br />
via experiment No. SC 2122.<br />
References:<br />
[1] J.F. Andersen, W.R. Montfort, J. Biol. Chem., 275, 30496 (2000).<br />
[2] E.M. Maes, F.A.Walker, W.R. Montfort, R.S. Czernuszewicz, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 123, 11664 (2001).<br />
iron density of states (DOS)<br />
0,3<br />
0,2<br />
0,1<br />
0,0<br />
NP2-HS<br />
NP2-NO<br />
NP2-CN<br />
NP2-Histamine<br />
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P85. Homo- and Heterodinuclear Metal Complexes of Symmetric and<br />
Asymmetric Ligands for Modeling of Active Sites in Metallohydrolases<br />
M. Jarenmark, a M. Haukka b and E. Nordlander a<br />
a Inorganic Chemistry Research Group, Department of Chemical Physics, Centre for Chemistry and Chemical<br />
Engineering, Lund University, Box 124, SE-221 00, Sweden<br />
e-mail: martin.jarenmark@chemphys.lu.se<br />
b Department of Chemistry, University of Joensuu, Box 111, FI-80<strong>10</strong>1 Joensuu, Finland<br />
Several hydrolytic enzymes containing dinuclear active sites catalyse the cleavage of phosphoester bonds with<br />
high efficiency. Prominent examples are zinc phosphotriesterase that contain two hydroxido bridged Zn(II) ions<br />
and purple acid phosphatases that contain a Fe(III) and a divalent metal ion (Fe, Zn or Mn) bridged by a<br />
hydroxido or oxido group in the active site.<br />
To model these sites several dinuclear metal complexes have been synthesized using the ligands IPCPMP and<br />
BCPMP.[1] Zinc complexes with these ligands catalyse the transesterfication of 2-hydroxypropyl-p-nitrophenol<br />
phosphate (HPNP) yielding a considerable higher rate with the asymmetric ligand IPCPMP and a strong pH<br />
dependence. The solid-state structures indicate that a tetranuclear complex may be responsible for the higher<br />
activity.<br />
With IPCPMP a mononuclear Fe(III) complex can be synthesized which can be used to selectively form several<br />
heterodinuclear metal complexes where the structure of the FeZn, FeCo, FeNi and FeCu derivatives have been<br />
determined by X-ray crystallography. The FeZn, FeCo and FeNi complexes also catalyses the transesterfication<br />
of HPNP.<br />
Acknowledgements: The authors would like to thank the Swedish research council, the International research<br />
training group ‘Metal sites in biomolecules: Structures, regulation and mechanisms’ and the faculty of natural<br />
sciences at Lund University for financial support.<br />
References:<br />
[1]M. Jarenmark, S. Kappen, M. Haukka E. Nordlander, Dalton Trans., 2008, 993 - 996<br />
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P86. Equilibrium Studies of Phytic Acid Interactions with Spermine<br />
R. Jastrzab a , A. Odani b , L. Lomozik a , R. Bregier-Jarzebowska a<br />
a<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, A.Mickiewicz University, Grunwaldzka 6, 60-780, Poznan, Poland<br />
e-mail: renatad@amu.edu.pl<br />
b<br />
Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, 920-1192,<br />
Kanazawa, Japan<br />
The in vivo as well as in vitro studies have shown that phytic acid (IP6) is an important antioxidant and the<br />
presence of IP6 in living cells has beneficial effects, such as protection against cancer, heart diseases and renal<br />
calculosis [1, 2]. A large number of phosphate groups (Figure) provide strong multidonor interaction sites in the<br />
ligand that take part in reactions with metals or organic cations, e.g. polyamines [3].<br />
Polyamines are present in the physiological fluids as protonated species and in this form interact with negative<br />
fragments of other bioligands including IP6. The mechanism of such an action at the molecular level has not<br />
been recognised yet.<br />
This presentation shows results of the potentiometric equilibrium study of the interactions of phytic acid with<br />
spermine and other polyamines. To characterise the mode of interactions, the systems studied have been<br />
investigated by 31 P NMR. The noncovalent interactions between partly protonated spermine and partly<br />
deprotonated phosphate groups of phytic acid lead to the formation of molecular complexes of the type<br />
(IP6)Hx(Spm). The IP6 protonation constants, stability constants of the adducts and equilibrium constants of<br />
their formation have been determined. The interactions between phytic acid and polyamines have ion-ion<br />
character and the charge is the main factor determining their effectiveness, although the structure of polyamines<br />
should be also taken into account. Unexpectedly, it has been found that the effectiveness of the noncovalent<br />
interactions with phytic acid is greater for the derivatives of biogenic amines than for the amines occurring in<br />
living organisms. In contradistinction to molecular complexes of polyamines with nucleotides, the stability of the<br />
complexes formed with phytic acid decreases with increasing length of amine chain.<br />
References:<br />
[1] B.F. Harland, G. Narula, Nutr. Res., 19 (1999) 633<br />
[2] G. Urbano, M. Lopez-Jurado, P. Aranda, C. Vidal-Valverde, E. Tenorio, J. Porres, J. Physiol. Biochem., 56<br />
(2000) 2<strong>83</strong><br />
[3] C.W. Tabor, H. Tabor, Ann. Rev. Biochem., 53 (1984) 749<br />
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P87. Solid-State NMR Study of Anticancer Cisplatin Interaction with<br />
Phospholipid Bilayers<br />
M. Jensen, W. Nerdal<br />
Chemistry Department, University of Bergen, Allegaten 41, N-5007, Bergen, Norway<br />
e-mail: magnus.jensen@kj.uib.no<br />
Cisplatin has been used for many years in cancer chemotherapy of testicular cancer with a cure rate better than<br />
90%[1]. Chemotherapy with use of cisplatin in treatment of other tumor types such as cervical cancers has also<br />
been done for many years [2-4]. It is well established that cisplatin forms platinum-DNA adducts that initiate<br />
tumor cell death [5-8]. Despite the widespread use of cisplatin in chemotherapy and its high cure rate of<br />
testicular tumors, drawbacks are side effects such as neurotoxicity and cellular cisplatin resistance.<br />
It is likely that the molecular mechanisms that take cisplatin across the cellular membrane are vital in the<br />
development of cisplatin resistance with reduced intracellular accumulation. Unfortunately, these biochemical<br />
mechanisms are not fully understood.<br />
It is therefore important to find the molecular mechanisms of how cisplatin gets across the cellular membrane<br />
and enters the cytosol, as well as establishing to what extent cisplatin interacts with the phospholipid bialyer. A<br />
consequence of cisplatin binding to phospholipids of the cellular membrane is that this can change the fluidity of<br />
the membrane and alter its function.<br />
Results of cisplatin interaction with phospholipid bilayers studied by different NMR techniques using 1H, 13C,<br />
31P and 15N , both magic angle spinning (MAS) and static spectra, will be presented.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Bosl, G. J., Bajorin, D. F. and Sheinfeld, J. Cancer of the Testis (eds, DeVita, V. T. J., Hellman, S. and<br />
Rosenberg, S. A.) (Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2001).<br />
[2] Morris, M., Eifel, P. J., Lu, J., Grigsby, P. W., Levenback, C., Stevens, R. E., Rotman, M., Gershenson, D.<br />
M. and Mutch, D. G., N. Engl. J. Med. 340, 1137, (1999)<br />
[3] Rose, P. G., Bundy, B. N., Watkins, E. B., Thigpen, J. T., Deppe, G., Maimann, M. A., Clarke-Pearson, D. L.<br />
and Insalaco, S., N. Engl. J. Med. 340, 1144, (1999)<br />
[4] Keys, H. M., Bundy, B. N., Stehman, F. B., Muderspach, L. I., Chafe, W. E., Suggs, C. L., Walker, J. L. and<br />
Gersell, D., N. Engl. J. Med. 340, 1154, (1999)<br />
[5] Jamieson, E. R. and Lippard, S. J., Chem. Rev. 99, 2467, (1999)<br />
[6] Kartalou, M. and Essigman, J. M., Mut. Res. 478, 23, (2001)<br />
[7] Brabec, V. and Kasparkova, J., Drug Resist. Updates 5, 147, (2002)<br />
[8] Wang, D. and Lippard, S. J., Nat. Rev. 4, 307, (2005)<br />
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P88. The Influence of pH on the Loop-structure of an Oligonucleotide<br />
Containing Artificial Nucleobases<br />
S. Johannsen a , D. Böhme b , N. Düpre b , J. Müller b , R.K.O. Sigel a<br />
a<br />
Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057, Zurich, Switzerland<br />
e-mail: silkej@aci.uzh.ch<br />
b<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, Dortmund University of Technology, Otto-Hahn-Strasse 6, 44227, Dortmund, Germany<br />
We synthesised a 17 nt long oligonucleotide including three imidazole moieties as nucleobase surrogates (see<br />
Figure).[1] In the absence of coordinating metal ions the oligonucleotide adopts a hairpin structure and<br />
constitutes a model system for reaction centres in ribozymes exhibiting acid-base catalysis.<br />
For a detailed analysis of the acid-base properties of each imidazole moiety we used pD-dependent 1H-NMR<br />
spectroscopy of the aromatic protons to determine the intrinsic pKa values. Starting in acidic solution, with<br />
increasing pD all imidazole protons shift to higher field, broaden out or even disappear around pD=7 and<br />
become sharper again at higher pD values. Compared to the pKa of imidazole nucleoside 5'-monophosphate<br />
(ImMP), Im8 and Im<strong>10</strong> show an increase in basicity, of up to 0.4 log units. We further calculated the NMR<br />
solution structures of the hairpin at three different pD values: pD=4.7, 7.2 and <strong>10</strong>.2. Two different, but welldefined<br />
loop structures are observed at low and high pD. In contrast, at neutral pD the loop is rather<br />
unstructured. This may result from a structural intermediate between the two loop structures, i.e., the fully<br />
protonated and completely unprotonated form.<br />
Acknowledgement: Financial support by the European ERAnet-Chemistry, the Swiss National Science<br />
Foundation (20EC21-112708 and SNF-Förderungsprofessur PP002-114759 to R.K.O.S.) and the DFG<br />
(JM1750/2-1 and Emmy Noether programme JM1750/1-3, J.M.) is gratefully acknowledged.<br />
References:<br />
[1] J. Müller D. Böhme, P. Lax, M. Morell Cerdà, M. Roitzsch, Chem. Eur. J. 2005, 11, 6246-6253.<br />
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P89. Coordination Modes and Structural Aspects of Mixed-ligand<br />
Copper(II) Complexes Containing Some Polyamines and Amino Acids<br />
A. Kamecka a , K. Bogusz a , J. Jezierska . b , A. Woźna. a , B. Kurzak a<br />
a Department of Chemistry, University of Podlasie, 3 Maj 54, 08-1<strong>10</strong>, Siedlce, Poland<br />
b Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, F. Joliot Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong>, Wrocław, Poland<br />
Amino acids and peptides, which are the basic structural units of proteins, are potential chelating reagents for<br />
copper(II) ion [1, 2]. There is continuing interest in coordination compounds of copper(II) with various<br />
combinations of heterocyclic nitrogen, thiolate and thioether donors because of the coordination of copper to two<br />
histidine nitrogen atoms and cysteine and methionine sulfur atoms in the electron transfer blue copper proteins<br />
[3, 4]. Furthermore, in a number of biochemical processes copper(II) is involved in mixed-ligand complex<br />
formation and ligand catalysed complex formation reactions [5]. Due to the fact that polyamines are found at a<br />
significant concentration in young cells and, particularly, in cancer tumor tissues [6], it seems to be interesting to<br />
investigate the ternary copper(II)-polyamine-histidine/methionine systems (the polyamines such as<br />
ethylenediamine (en), diethylenetriamine (dien) or N, N, N’, N’’, N’’-pentamethyldiethylenetriamine<br />
(Me5dien)). The stoichiometries, stability constants and bonding modes of the species formed at aqueous<br />
solution in the copper(II) ternary systems have been established. Our spectroscopic results indicate the tetragonal<br />
geometry for the mixed-ligand complexes of en, the geometry slightly deviated from square pyramidal for the<br />
species of dien and strongly deviated from square pyramidal towards trigonal bipyramidal for the complexes of<br />
Me5dien.<br />
References:<br />
[1] P. Deschamps, P.P. Kulkarni, M. Gautam-Basak, B. Sarkar, Coord. Chem. Rev., 249 (2005) 895.<br />
[2] B.G. Malstrom, J. Leckner, Current Opinion in Chemical Biology, 2 (1998) 286.<br />
[3] E.I. Solomon, M.J. Baldwin, M.D. Lowery, Chem. Rev. 92 (1992) 521.<br />
[4] E.I. Solomon, R.K. Szilagyi, S.D. Georgie, L. Basumallick, Chem. Rev. <strong>10</strong>4 (2004) 419.<br />
[5] H. Sigel, Metal Ions in Biological Systems, Vol.3, Marcel Dekker Inc., New York, 1974.<br />
[6] C.W. Tabor, H. Tabor, Ann. Rev. Biochem. 53 (1984) 749.<br />
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P90. Mechanism for Autoxidation of Nitric Oxide Adduct of Manganese(II)<br />
Porphyrin Placed in Microscopically Hydrophobic Environments in<br />
Aqueous Solution<br />
K. Kano, Y. Itoh, H. Kitagishi<br />
a Molecular Chemistry and Biochemistry, Doshisha University, Tatara, 6<strong>10</strong>-0321, Kyotanabe, Japan<br />
e-mail:kkano@mail.doshisha.ac.jp<br />
Nitric oxide (NO) is bound to various hemoproteins to inhibit or activate protein functions. Since NO induces<br />
oxidation of oxyMb yielding inactive metMb, the mechanism for oxidation of oxyMb by NO has been well<br />
studied and established. Meanwhile, Mb binds NO and (NO)Mb is gradually oxidized to metMb and NO3 - .<br />
However, the mechanism for oxidation of (NO)Mb by dioxygen has not been clarified. Recently, we<br />
demonstrated the mechanism for oxidation of the NO adduct of a Mb model [1]. In this work, we studied the<br />
mechanism for oxidation of the NO adduct of 5,<strong>10</strong>,15,20-tetrakis(4-sulfonatophenyl)porphinato manganese(II)<br />
(Mn(II)TPPS) complexed with a model protein to confirm our previous mechanism. The model system is<br />
composed of a per-O-methylated beta-cyclodextrin dimer (Py2CD) having a pyridine linker and Mn(II)TPPS.<br />
Py2CD formed an extremely stable 1:1 inclusion complex (Mn(II)PCD) of Mn(II)TPPS in aqueous phosphate<br />
buffer solution at pH 7.0. Mn(II)PCD bound NO and (NO)Mn(II)PCD was gradually oxidized to Mn(III)PCD<br />
and NO3 - under aerobic conditions, the half-life time being ~35 h. The oxidation obeyed the zero-order kinetics,<br />
suggesting that NO gradually dissociates from its adduct (rate-determining step) and Mn(II)TPPS formed is<br />
autoxidized by dioxygen affording Mn(III)PCD and superoxide. The superoxide anion immediately reacts with<br />
NO to yield NO3 - . The present study supports the previous mechanism for (NO)Fe(II)PCD [1].<br />
References:<br />
[1]K. Kano, Y. Itoh, H. Kitagishi, T. Hayashi, S. Hirota, J. Am. Chem. Soc., in press<br />
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P91. Antimicrobial Activity of Amino Acid and Dipeptide Based<br />
Amphiphiles<br />
N. Kayal a , S. Roy b<br />
a<br />
Department of Biotechnology, Vellore Institute of Technology, University (VITU, 1/1 thakurpukur road, kol-<br />
63, 700063, kolkata, India<br />
e-mail: nilanjan_kayal@hotmail.com<br />
b<br />
Department of Biological Chemistry, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, , 1/1 thakurpukur<br />
road, kol-63, 700063, kolkata, India<br />
Cationic surfactants bear anti-bacterial activity. Surfactants are usually organic compounds which are<br />
amphiphilic in nature; they contain both hydrophobic groups (their “tails”) and hydrophilic groups (their<br />
“heads”). Thus they are soluble in both organic solvents and water. Quaternary ammonium compounds are<br />
found to be quite effective against both Gram’s positive and Gram’s negative bacteria, but they are also toxic.<br />
Their toxicity is related primarily to the various biological effects of the quaternary ammonium head and its<br />
metabolism (such as oxidative dealkylation), but it is also believed that the surfactant characteristics of the<br />
molecules, particularly in liver, causes additional alterations in a number of chemical, biological and transport<br />
phenomena. The mechanism of action of cationic surfactants on bacteria is understood to be purely<br />
electrostatic interaction and physical disruption. The cationic site of the agent is able to bind to the anionic<br />
sites of the cell wall surface. With a significant lipophilic component present, it is then able to diffuse through<br />
the cell wall and bind to membrane. As a surfactant it is able to disrupt the membrane and permit the release of<br />
electrolytes and nucleic materials, leading to cell death. Amino acid (Tryptophan) based cationic surfactants<br />
having carbon lengths C14 and C16 were tested with Klebshiella aerogens (Gram -ve) and Bacillus substilis<br />
(Gram +ve) and also give rise to semi-solid materials i.e. Gels, which can in turn have antimicrobial properties<br />
and can have a variety of uses in terms of antibiotics.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Salton, M. R. J. J. Gen. Physiol. 1968, 52, 227S-252S.<br />
[2] Hugo, W. B.; Frier, M. Appl. Microbiol. 1969, 17, 118-127.<br />
[3] Tomlinson, E.; Brown, M. R; Davis, S. S. J. Med. Chem. 1977, 20, 1277- 1282.<br />
[4] Denyer, S. P. Int. Biodeterior. Biodegrad. 1995, 36, 227-245. 5. McDonnel, G.; Russell, A. D. Clin.<br />
Microbiol. Rev. 1999, 12, 147-179.<br />
[6] (a) Das, D.; Roy, S.; Dasgupta, A.; Mitra, R. N.; Debnath, S.; Das, P. K. Chem. Eur. J. 2006, 12, 5068-<br />
5074, (b) Das, D.; Roy, S.; Das, P. K. Org. Lett. 2004, 6, 4133-4136<br />
[7] Willemen, H. M.; de Smet, L. C.P.M.; Koudijis, A.; Stuart, M.C.A.; Heicamp de-Jong, I.G.A.M.; Marcelis,<br />
A.T.M.; Sudholter, E.J.R. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2002, 41, 4275-4277 .<br />
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P92. Study on the Interaction Between DNA and a New Uranyl Schiff Base<br />
Complex<br />
M. Khorasani-Motlagh, M. Noroozifar, A. Heydari<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Sistan & Baluchestan (USB), Zahedan, Iran,<br />
e-mail: mkhorasani@hamoon.usb.ac.ir<br />
Uranyl ion (UO2 2+ ) having favorable photophysical properties and high bond affinity toward phosphate<br />
backbone across the minor groove of DNA, is worth pursuing as a possible photonuclease. Besides, this ion was<br />
found to be potentially important in many biochemical applications such as probing local DNA structure and<br />
metal ion-binding sites in a DNA [1-2]. In earlier investigations, UO2(CH3COO)2.2H2O and UO2(NO3)2.6H2O<br />
salts have been used in photoinduced DNA scission and other biochemical applications. However, one of the<br />
major disadvantages of working with simple UO2 2+ salts for a wide range of biochemical applications is that, the<br />
pH must be maintained as neutral or highly acidic to prevent the uranyl ion from forming insoluble<br />
aggregates [3].<br />
Here, to circumvent this problem, we used a new UO2 2+ - Schiff base complex, [UO2(L)(H2O)] (1),<br />
L= C13H20N2O2 with good solubility in water within the physiological pH range. Complex 1 have been<br />
synthesized and characterized by different spectroscopes method. Interaction between [UO2(L)(H2O)] (1) and<br />
DNA has been studied with Uv-Vis spectroscopy as well as cyclic voltammetry within the physiological pH<br />
range (pH 6-8). Upon addition of DNA to an aqueous solution of complex 5 (in Tris buffer), intensity of<br />
absorption band at λ =311 nm (or current in CV) decreases which is due to the interaction of the Schiff base<br />
complex with DNA. Kb, binding constant of this interaction found out to be 1.8×<strong>10</strong> 6 M -1 .<br />
References:<br />
[1] V. Balzani, F. Bollette, M.T. Gandolfi, Top. Curr. Chem., 75 (1<strong>978</strong>) 1.<br />
[2] P.E. Nielsen, C. Hiort, S. H. Sonnichesen, O. Buchardt, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 114 (1992) 4967.<br />
[3] P. E.Nielsen, C.Jeppesen, O. Buchardt, FEBs Lett. 235 (1988) 122.<br />
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P93. Linkage Isomerism in Complexes of Uracil with cis-(NH3)2Pt 2+<br />
A. Khutia and B. Lippert<br />
Fakultät Chemie, Technische Universität Dortmund, 44227 Dortmund, Germany<br />
e-mail: akhutia@gmail.com<br />
The coordination chemistry of Pt II with the simple nucleobase uracil provides a wealth of binding patterns.<br />
Interest in these patterns relates, among others, to Pt antitumor agents (“platinum pyrimidine blues”[1]) and<br />
supramolecular chemistry (“metallacalix[n]arenes”[2, 3]). The existence of bis(ligand) complexes of a metal<br />
containing two identical ligands bonded to the metal through different sites (“linkage isomers”) is a relatively<br />
rare case in coordination chemistry and relates to basic questions such as their formation, chemical properties of<br />
the individual isomers and their mutual interference respectively.<br />
NH<br />
3<br />
3 1<br />
N NH<br />
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H 3N<br />
1<br />
N<br />
Pt<br />
H 3N<br />
1<br />
O<br />
Here we report on cis-(NH3)2Pt(UH-N1)(UH-N3), 1.5H2O (1), a neutral complex containing the two tautomers of<br />
the uracil anion (UH) bonded simultaneously. The compound was synthesized in a stepwise manner from cis-<br />
(NH3)2Pt(UH-N1)Cl and neutral uracil (UH2) at pH = 4-5 in water. The compound has been characterized by 1 H-<br />
NMR spectroscopy (1-D; pD dependence) and elemental analysis. A unique feature of the title compound is the<br />
isotopic exchange of the proton at C5 for deuterium when kept in D2O.<br />
Acknowledgement: A. Khutia thanks the International Max-Planck Research School in Chemical Biology<br />
(IMPRS-CB); Dortmund for a fellowship.<br />
References:<br />
[1] J.P. Davidson, P.J. Faber, R.G. Fischer, Jr., S. Mansy, H.J. Peresie, B. Rosenberg, L. VanCamp, Cancer<br />
Chemother. Rep. Part I, 59, 287 (1975).<br />
[2] H. Rauter, E.C. Hillgeris, A. Erxleben, B. Lippert, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 116, 616 (1994).<br />
[3] E.G. Bardaji, E. Freisinger, B. Costisella, C.A. Schalley, W. Brüning, M. Sabat, B. Lippert, Chem. Eur. J.,<br />
13, 6019 (2007).<br />
O<br />
O
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P94. ESI-MS Investigation of Interactions of Peptide-derived Amadori<br />
Products with Borate<br />
M. Kijewska, P. Stefanowicz, K. Kapczyńska, Z. Szewczuk<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wroclaw, Poland,<br />
e-mail: monikabr@eto.wchuwr.pl<br />
Non-enzymatic glyaction products are complex and heterogeneous group of compounds which accumulate in<br />
plasma and tissues and may play a role in the pathogenesis of diabetes, rethinopathy, cataracta, atherosclerosis,<br />
nephropathy and neurological diseases such Alzheimer’s disease [1, 2].<br />
We have obtained a series of glycated peptides derived from the fragments of bovine serum albumin using two<br />
independent methods. First method involved reductive alkylation of the ε-amino groups of lysine with 2, 3:4, 5di-O-isopropylidene-β-arabino-hexos-2-ulo-2,<br />
6-pyranose in the presence of sodium cyanoborohydride on a<br />
solid support [3]. The secend approach is based on the synthesis of a suitable building block containing protected<br />
fructose residue attached to the ε-amino group of lysine. The novel lysine derivative:<br />
Fmoc-Lys(Fru, Boc)-OH is compatible with the Fmoc protocol of solid phase peptide synthesis [4].<br />
According to literature data borate is well known for its ability to form complex with hydroxyl groups and has<br />
been used as a complexing buffer in CE for the separation of sugars [5]. Moreover, CE is fast and convenient<br />
method for separation of glycated peptides which is also benefits from complexation with borate [6].<br />
In the present study we investigated the formation of borate complex of the peptide-derived Amadori products<br />
by MS experiment. The fragmentation pathways of obtained complexes were also analyzed in order to find the<br />
characteristic fragments ions.<br />
References:<br />
[1] A. Lapolla, P.Traldi, D. Fedele, Clin. Biochem., 38, <strong>10</strong>3 (2005).<br />
[2] N. Ahmed, Diabetes Res. Clin. Pr., 67, 3 (2005).<br />
[3] P. Stefanowicz, K. Kapczyńska, A. Kluczyk, Z. Szewczuk, Tetrahedron Lett., 48, 967 (2007).<br />
[4] K. Kapczyńska, P. Stefanowicz, M. Brunatna, Z. Szewczuk, 19. Polskie Sympozjum Peptydowe, 23-27 IX<br />
2007, Pułtusk, Polska<br />
[5] S. Hoffstetter-Khun, A. Paulus, E. Gassmann, Anal. Chem., 63, 1541 (1991).<br />
[6] L. Royle, R.G. Bailey, J.M. Ames, Food Chem. 62, 425 (1998).<br />
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P95. UV Resonance Raman Spectroscopic Studies of Azurin I and Azurin II<br />
from Alcaligenes Xylosoxidans NCIM<br />
S. Kimura, R.F. Abdelhamid, T. Kohzuma<br />
Applyed Beam Science, Ibaraki University, 3<strong>10</strong>-8512, Mito, Japan<br />
e-mail: 07nd603y@mcs.ibaraki.ac.jp<br />
Azurin is a blue copper protein, which functions as an electron donor to nitrite reductase. A denitrifying bacteria,<br />
Alcaligenes xylosoxidans NCIMB 1<strong>10</strong>15 has two different types of azurins, azurin I (AzI) and azurin II (AzII)<br />
[1]. Resonance Raman spectroscopic technique is strong methods to obtain the structure of a certain<br />
chromophore having specific electronic absorption in the visible region. Oxidized azurin has a intense blue color<br />
due to the SCys→Cu(II) ligand to metal charge transfer (LMCT), but the reduced form of azurin does not have<br />
any electronic absorption in the visible region. UV resonance Raman (UVRR) spectroscopc technique is a<br />
powerful technique to elucidate the structure and dynamics of protein molecules, which does not have electronic<br />
absorption in the visible region. Most of all protein molecules has electronic absorption band in the UV region<br />
due to the electronic absorption of aromatic amino acids. UVRR spectra of AzI and AzII were measured to<br />
elucidate the protein structural differences between the oxidized and reduced forms under the various conditions.<br />
UVRR of AzI and AzII were measured by the excitation at 244 nm. UVRR of AzI and AzII were readily to be<br />
assigned according to the previous report [2]. Raman bands at 1628cm -1 (Y8a, ring stretch mode), 1207cm -1<br />
(Y7a, ring-C stretch mode), and 1173cm -1 (Y9a, CH in-plane bending mode) are contributed from tyrosine<br />
residues. Raman bands at 1360 cm -1 and 1340 cm -1 are assigned to W7 Fermi doublet for N1C8 stretching mode<br />
of tryptophane indole. The intensity ratio of the W7 Fermi doublet (I1360/I1340) is known to reflect the<br />
environment of tryptophane indole [2, 3]. The intensity ratio of the W7 Raman bands of AzI and AzII were<br />
calculated to be 1.0 and 0.8, respectively. The environment of tryptophane residue in AzI and AzII are estimated<br />
to be hydrophobic and hydrophilic, respectively, from the intensity ratio of the W7 Fermi doublet Raman bands<br />
of AzI and AzII. Detailed UVRR spectroscpic studies of those oxidized and reduced azurins from Alcaligenes<br />
xylosoxidans NCIMB 1<strong>10</strong>15 under the various pH conditons will be disscussed.<br />
Acknowledgement: A part of this work is supported by Research Promotion Bureau, Ministry of Education,<br />
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan to TK, a Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research from<br />
JSPS (No. 18550147), Japan to TK, and the Project of Development of Basic Technologies for Advanced<br />
Production Methods Using Microorganism Functions by the New Energy and Industrial Technology<br />
Development Organization (NEDO) to TK.<br />
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P96. Application of High Resolution Mass Spectrometry to the Analysis of<br />
Complexes of Substituted 3-(benzoxazol-5-yl)alanines with Pt(II)<br />
A. Kluczyk, H. Bartosz-Bechowski, J. Kierzenkowska, P. Stefanowicz, K. Guzow, W. Wiczk,<br />
Z. Szewczuk<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wrocław, Poland,<br />
e-mail: hbb@wchuwr.pl<br />
The complexing properties of heterocycles are widely investigated because of the broad range of applications<br />
found for their metal complexes, from dyes and pigments to DNA intercalators. The heterocyclic side-chains of<br />
natural amino acids, as well as the delocalized amides in peptide backbone are responsible for the affinity of<br />
peptides and proteins to metal ions, creating the specific activity of metalloenzymes and structural properties of<br />
zinc fingers. Therefore the introduction of novel nonproteinaceous heterocyclic amino acids into peptides may<br />
result in new compounds with desired structural, physicochemical and biological properties [1].<br />
A series of 2-substituted 3-(benzoxazol-5-yl)alanines were investigated for their photochemical and biological<br />
activity [2, 3]. It was also found that such benzoxazole derivatives substituted with 8-quinolinyl group could be<br />
used as effective chemosensors for Zn(II), Tb(III) and Eu(III) ions [4]. It is known that 2-pyrid-2-ylbenzoxazole<br />
forms a chelating didentate complex with Pt(II), where coordination to the metal occurs via the pyridine and ring<br />
imine nitrogens [5]. Taking all this into account we investigated the affinity of 3-(benzoxazol-5-yl)alanines<br />
towards Pt(II) ions, using high resolution electrospray mass spectrometry.<br />
C<br />
H 3<br />
O<br />
O<br />
O<br />
R<br />
N<br />
NH<br />
O<br />
O<br />
CH 3<br />
CH 3<br />
CH 3<br />
where R is:<br />
Structures of 2-substituted 3-(benzoxazol-5-yl)alanines investigated for their affinity to Pt (II).<br />
O<br />
S<br />
The mass spectra of investigated complexes revealed the differences between variously substituted benzoxazoles<br />
in respect to their affinity to Pt(II) ions; especially the three quinoline isomers show a diversity in their relation<br />
to the metal ion. The fragmentation experiments indicate that the binding occurs in the heterocyclic part of the<br />
protected amino acid derivatives. The gradual changes in complex composition, as well as the differences in<br />
stability in gas phase could be investigated and analyzed using mass spectrometry, which seems to be a method<br />
of choice for selecting promising ligands from libraries of organic compounds.<br />
References:<br />
[1] A. Staszewska, P. Stefanowicz, Z. Szewczuk, Tetrahedron Lett., 46, 5525 (2005).<br />
[2] M. Szabelski, M. Rogiewicz, W. Wiczk, Anal. Biochem. 342, 20 (2005).<br />
[3] K. Guzow, D. Szmigiel, D. Wroblewski, M. Milewska, J. Karolczak, W. Wiczk, J. Photochem. Photobiol. A:<br />
Chem. 187, 87 (2007).<br />
[4] K. Guzow, M. Milewska, D. Wróblewski, A. Giełdoń, W. Wiczk, Tetrahedron, 60, 11889 (2004).<br />
[5] X.F. He, Ch.M. Vogels, A. Decken, S.A. Westcott, Polyhedron, 23, 155 (2004).<br />
CH 3<br />
CH 3<br />
N<br />
N<br />
H<br />
N<br />
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N<br />
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P97. Peptides Conjugated with Quinoxalines and Their Affinity to Metal<br />
Ions Analysed by High Resolution Mass Spectrometry<br />
A. Kluczyk, B. Predko, A. Staszewska, P. Stefanowicz, M. Jeżowska-Bojczuk, Z. Szewczuk<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wroclaw, Poland<br />
e-mail: kluczyk@wchuwr.pl<br />
The search for new bioactive peptides directed our attention to new methods for introducing heterocyclic motifs<br />
into peptide side chains [1]. Considering the biological activity and complexing abilities of quinoxalines we<br />
developed a direct solid-phase synthesis of quinoxaline-peptide conjugates, expecting these new compounds to<br />
express novel biological properties [2].<br />
We investigated two solid phase protocols of synthesis of quinoxaline-containing peptides. The first method uses<br />
the commercially available 4-amino-3-nitrobenzoic acid, which could be attached to the ε-amino group of lysine<br />
or the N-terminal α-amino group of peptide. For the second procedure we developed a special phenylalanine<br />
derivative, Fmoc-Phe(4’-NH2-3’-NO2)-OH, which can be used as a building block for standard Fmoc protocol<br />
for peptide synthesis [2]. In both these methods the quinoxaline formation involves reduction of the aromatic<br />
nitro group and the subsequent condensation of the o-phenylenediamine intermediate with<br />
α-dicarbonyl reagents.<br />
N<br />
N<br />
N<br />
N<br />
N<br />
N<br />
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A<br />
N<br />
N<br />
O<br />
Aaa<br />
O<br />
NH<br />
NH<br />
Peptides containing quinoxaline motifs: A - as a modification of amino groups, B - in the form of a novel amino<br />
acid residue. Aaa represents amino acid residue or peptide fragment.<br />
Using these procedures we obtained a series of peptides conjugated with quinoxalines containing various<br />
substituents. We concentrated our attention on compounds with two 2-pyridil moieties attached to the<br />
quinoxaline skeletons. Such heterocyclic systems are known for their affinity to metal ions [3], whereas<br />
bipyridine-peptide conjugates complexed with ruthenium ion and additional quinoxaline derivative were<br />
investigated as metallointercalators [4].<br />
We investigated the binding of copper (II) ions to both types of quinoxaline-peptide conjugates using high<br />
resolution electrospray mass spectrometry. The method is ideal for initial screening of potential high affinity<br />
ligands because of minimal sample consumption and the insight into the structure of the complex through the<br />
fragmentation analysis and the experiments involving proton-deuter exchange.<br />
Acknowledgements: Supported in part by Grant No. N N204 1616 33 from the MSHE (Poland).<br />
References:<br />
[1] A. Kluczyk, A. Staszewska, P. Stefanowicz et al., J. Peptide Sci., 12, 111 (2006).<br />
[2] A. Staszewska, P. Stefanowicz, Z. Szewczuk, Tetrahedron Lett., 46, 5525 (2005).<br />
[3] A.A. Abdel-Shafi, M.M.H. Khalil, H.H. Abdalla, R.M. Ramadan, Transition Metal Chemistry, 27, 69 (2002).<br />
[4] K.D. Copeland, A.M.K. Lueras, E.D.A. Stemp, J.K. Barton, Biochemistry, 41, 12785 (2002).<br />
O<br />
Aaa<br />
N<br />
Aaa<br />
B<br />
N<br />
N<br />
NH<br />
O<br />
N<br />
Aaa
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P98. Dinuclear Metal Complexes of a bis-intercalater Ligand as a Strong<br />
DNA-binder<br />
M. Kodera, K. Hamada, T. Nakamura, Y. Hitomi, T. Funabiki, K. Kano<br />
Molecular Chemistry and Biochemistry, Doshisha University, Tatara Miyakotani, 6<strong>10</strong>-0321, Kyotanabe, Japan<br />
e-mail: mkodera@mail.doshisha.ac.jp<br />
In order to explore a strong DNA-binder we have synthesized dinuclear metal complexes with a new<br />
bis-intercalater ligand (H2L1) that has two phenanthrene groups. The ligand reacts with Zn(OAc)2 and Cu(OAc)2<br />
in MeOH to form dinuclear complexes [Zn2(AcO)2(L1)] and [Cu2(AcO)2(L1)], respectively. The dicopper<br />
complex is stable in an aqueous solution at pH 7.1, but the dizinc complex decomposes to mononuclear complex<br />
under aqueous conditions. The crystal structure of the dicopper complex was determined by X-ray analysis.<br />
DNA-binding studies are carried out with both the ligand and the dicopper complex. The dicopper complex<br />
binds DNA much more strongly than the ligand. DNA-binding affinity of the dicopper complex may be<br />
enhanced by synergistic intercalation of the phenanthrene groups with binding of phosphate group of DNA to the<br />
dicopper center.<br />
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P99. NMR Investigations of Cobalt(III)-hexammine Coordination to<br />
Domain 6 of a Group II Intron Ribozyme<br />
M.M.T. Korth a , M.C. Erat b , R.K.O. Sigel a<br />
a<br />
Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstr. 190, 8057, Zurich, Switzerland<br />
e-mail: maximiliane.korth@aci.uzh.ch<br />
b<br />
Department of Biochemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, OX1 3QU, Oxford, United Kingdom<br />
Group II intron ribozymes are large self-splicing RNA molecules that have a highly conserved secondary<br />
structure of six individual domains projecting from a central wheel (see Figure). Domain 6 (D6) contains a<br />
conserved adenosine (the branch point) whose 2'-OH acts as the nucleophile in the first step of splicing. Mg 2+<br />
plays an essential role for the folding into the three-dimensional structure and the catalytic activity of<br />
ribozymes. [1] The NMR solution structure of a 27 nucleotide long D6 construct (D6-27) that supports catalysis<br />
was recently elucidated [2] and its intrinsic Mg 2+ binding properties were determined. [3] One Mg 2+ thereby binds<br />
at the branch region.<br />
Here we investigate possible outersphere coordination of this Mg 2+ ion in the branch region of D6-27.<br />
Cobalt(III)-hexammine is a commonly used mimic for the spectroscopically silent [Mg(H2O)6] 2+ in NMR studies<br />
and can even show NOE contacts with RNA protons in favorable cases. [Co(NH3)6] 3+ titration experiments were<br />
performed in H2O and D2O observing the chemical shift changes of the RNA protons. Chemical shift mapping<br />
shows distinct binding of [Co(NH3)6] 3+ to the branch region of D6-27. Furthermore direct NOE contacts between<br />
the ammine protons of [Co(NH3)6] 3+ and RNA protons are detected, providing proton-proton distances for<br />
structural calculations to elucidate the geometry of [Mg(H2O)6] 2+ coordination to the branchpoint.<br />
Acknowledgement: Financial support by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF-Förderungsprofessur<br />
PP002-114759 to R.K.O.S.) is gratefully acknowledged<br />
References:<br />
[1] R. K. O. Sigel, Eur. J. Inorg. Chem., 2005, 12, 2281-2292.<br />
[2] M. C. Erat, O. Zerbe, T. Fox, R. K. O. Sigel, ChemBioChem, 2007, 8, 306-314.<br />
[3] M. C. Erat, R. K. O. Sigel, Inorg. Chem., 2007, 46, 11224-11234.<br />
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P<strong>10</strong>0. Binding of MMR Protein MutS to Mispaired DNA Adducts of<br />
Intercalating Ru(II) Arene Complexes<br />
H. Kostrhunova a , V. Marini a , J. Kasparkova a , P.J. Sadler b , J.-M. Malinge c , V. Brabec a<br />
a<br />
Institute of Biophysics, AS CR, v.v.i., Kralovopolska 135, 612 65, Brno, Czech Republic,<br />
e-mail: kostrhunova@ibp.cz<br />
b<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry, United Kingdom<br />
c<br />
Centre de Biophysique Moleculaire, CNRS, Rue Charles Sadron, 45071, Orleans, France<br />
We examined the binding properties of Escherichia coli mismatch repair protein MutS with various DNA<br />
substrates containing a single centrally located adduct of Ru(II) arene complexes [(eta 6 -arene)Ru(II)(en)Cl][PF6]<br />
[arene=tetrahydroanthracene (Ru-THA) or p-cymene (Ru-Cym), en=ethylenediamine]. These complexes were<br />
chosen as representatives of two different classes of monofunctional Ru(II)-arene compounds which differ in<br />
DNA binding modes: one that involves combined coordination to G N7 along with noncovalent, arene<br />
intercalation (tricyclic-ring Ru-THA) and the other that binds to DNA only via coordination to G N7 and does<br />
not interact with DNA by intercalation (mono-ring Ru-Cym). Using electrophoretic mobility shift assay, the<br />
binding properties of MutS protein with various DNA duplexes (homo- or mismatched duplexes) containing a<br />
single centrally-located adduct of Ru(II)-arene compounds were examined. We have shown that presence of<br />
Ru(II)-arene adducts decreases the affinity of MutS for ruthenated duplexes that either have a regular sequence<br />
or contain a mismatch and that intercalation of the arene considerably contributes to this inhibition effect. Since<br />
MutS initiates mismatch repair by recognizing DNA lesions the results of the present work support the view tha<br />
DNA damage due to intercalation is removed from DNA by mechanism(s) other than mismatch repair.<br />
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P<strong>10</strong>1. Complexation of Boric Acid with Vitamin C<br />
D. A. Köse and B. Zümreoğlu-Karan<br />
Hacettepe University Science Faculty Department of Chemistry Beytepe/Ankara/TURKEY 06800<br />
The exact biological function of boron in animals and humans remains unknown. The current hypothesis is that<br />
it stabilizes biological molecules by linking them through ester bridges. An exciting article suggests that borate<br />
minerals could play a crucial role in the early world by stabilizing the cyclic ribose during RNA synthesis [1]. At<br />
intracellular pH, nearly all boron exists as boric acid which behaves as a Lewis acid and forms molecular<br />
addition compounds with amino- and hydroxy acids, carbohydrates, nucleotides and vitamins through electron<br />
donor-acceptor interactions. The complexation with sugars is particularly important in understanding the role of<br />
boron as carrier for nucleotides and carbohydrates and for the appropriate design of boron compounds in terms<br />
of biomimetic aspects.<br />
(a) (b)<br />
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid, H2A) is a sugar acid with a cis-enediol group on the sugar ring and adjacent alcoholic<br />
hydroxy groups on the side chain, available for complex formation with boron. Little is known about the<br />
interaction of ascorbic acid with boric acid. We present here the complexation of H2A and iso-propylidene-H2A<br />
with boric acid, characterization of the isolated complexes by 13 C CP- & 11 B-MAS NMR and the relative<br />
stabilities of 1:1 (a) and 1:2 (b) complexes in aqueous phase.<br />
Acknowledgement: Support from Hacettepe University through project 06D02<strong>10</strong>02 is acknowledged.<br />
References:<br />
[1] A. Ricardo, M.A. Carrigan, A.N. Olcott, S.A. Benner, Science, 303 (2004) 196.<br />
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P<strong>10</strong>2. Electron Transfer Dynamics of Cytochrome C at Interfaces<br />
A. Kranich a , K. H. Ly a , P. Hildebrandt a , D. H. Murgida. b<br />
a Institut für Chemie, TU Berlin, Str. des 17. Juni 135, <strong>10</strong>623, Berlin, Germany<br />
e-mail: anja.kranich@tu-berlin.de<br />
b INQUIMAE, Universidad de Buenos Aires, , C1428EH, Buenos Aires, Argentina<br />
Elucidating the mechanism and dynamics of electron transfer processes between redox proteins is one of the<br />
fundamental challenges in molecular biophysics. Upon coating Ag electrodes with self-assembled monolayers<br />
of amphiphiles, it is possible to mimic biological interfaces where most of the electron transfer processes of<br />
redox proteins take place. This approach has the specific advantage of facilitating the determination of ET rate<br />
constants as a function of distance by simply varying the chain length of the thiols. In most of the studies<br />
reported so far, “unusual” distance-dependences of the non-adiabatic electron transfer rate constants have been<br />
found. The origin for this behavior has been elusive and discussed controversially. Using a two-colour timeresolved<br />
surface enhanced resonance Raman spectroelectrochemical approach we have been able to monitor<br />
simultaneously and in real time the structure, electron transfer kinetics and configurational fluctuations of<br />
cytochrome c electrostatically adsorbed to SAM-coated electrodes. It is shown that the overall electron transfer<br />
kinetics is determined by protein dynamics rather than by tunnelling probabilities and, in turn, is controlled by<br />
the interfacial electric field. Implications for inter-protein electron transfer at biological membranes are<br />
discussed.<br />
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P<strong>10</strong>3. Square-Planar Metallointercalators as Potential Anticancer Agents<br />
A. Krause-Heuer a , N. Orkey a , B. Singh a , J. Aldrich-Wright a<br />
a School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, University of Western Sydney, Narellen Road, 2560, Campbelltown,<br />
Australia<br />
e-mail: j.Aldrich-Wright@uws.edu.au<br />
The majority of clinically used platinum-based anticancer agents (eg cisplatin and carboplatin) effect their<br />
cytotoxic action by coordinating to specific atoms in the base-pairs of the DNA helix. However, unfavourable<br />
side effects such as nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity are associated with these drugs. In an attempt to overcome<br />
the potential side effects with such drugs, a series of platinum(II) compounds have been innovatively designed<br />
which interact via a completely different mechanism – intercalation. These square-planar metallointercalators are<br />
composed of two bidentate ligands positioned around the platinum(II) metal centre: an intercalating moiety and a<br />
non-intercalating (ancillary) group. The planar intercalating segment is comprised of a minimum of three<br />
aromatic rings fused together and both chiral and achiral ancillary ligands have been utilised. The first compound<br />
in our series of platinum(II) metallointercalators was 1S, 2S diaminocyclohexane-1, <strong>10</strong>-phenanthroline<br />
platinum(II). This compound displays a higher level of activity than cisplatin in all cell lines tested and is up to<br />
twenty times more soluble in water. These features suggest that this and similar compounds may demonstrate<br />
higher clinical effectiveness and lower toxicity than platinum-based compounds in clinical use. In vitro<br />
experiments have shown these complexes to be biologically active. The binding affinities of these compounds<br />
have also been investigated through UV-vis and CD spectroscopy.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Fenton, R. R.; Aldrich-Wright, J. R. In PCT Int. Appl.: Australia, 2002, pp 1-26.<br />
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P<strong>10</strong>4. N-H⋅⋅⋅S and N-H⋅⋅⋅O Hydrogen Bonds as a Structure Forming Factor<br />
in Metal Silanethiolate Complexes with Additional N-donors<br />
A. Kropidłowska a , I. Turowska-Tyrk b , B. Becker a<br />
a<br />
Chemical Faculty, Gdańsk University of Technology, 11/12 Narutowicza Str., 80-952 Gdańsk, Poland<br />
e-mail: anna@urethan.chem.pg.gda.pl<br />
b<br />
Chemical Faculty, Wrocław University of Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland<br />
The N–H···S interactions are known for their important role in biological systems since the sulfur and nitrogen<br />
atoms of the side-chain of cysteine and histidine residues are two of the most common donors in biochemistry.<br />
They can bind to metal ions and form the active centers of numerous metalloenzymes and metalloproteins. Two<br />
Cys and two His residues bind e.g. to the zinc ion in the zinc finger proteins (transcription factor IIIA, enhancer<br />
binding protein in the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-EPI) [1] and related nucleic acid binding<br />
proteins) [2]. Also a copper protein, Alcaligenes azurin, possesses SSN2 binding in the active site [3], although<br />
the role of N-H⋅⋅⋅S interaction in this system remains unclear. It was the reason which has stimulated scientists to<br />
search for the structural models of the S2N2 binding sites (see e.g. [4]). Since zinc is a spectroscopically silent<br />
metal, therefore cadmium and cobalt have been substituted in the native proteins to further aid in the study of the<br />
spectroscopic features of zinc centers [5]. For this reason, the study of Cd(II) coordination by protein-related<br />
ligands has attained renewed interest and attention.<br />
Our research efforts are also prompted towards the goal of generating complexes supported by a mixed<br />
nitrogen/sulfur coordination environment. Recently we reported on silanethiolate complexes containing<br />
aminopyridines [6] and diamines [7] as coligands with a sulfur atom serving as the N-H···S hydrogen bond<br />
acceptor. Now, we turned our attention to other N-donors capable of providing the NH donor group, reasoning<br />
that hydrogen bonding interactions might prove useful towards the stabilization and isolation of a nitrogen/sulfur<br />
ligated species.Using [Cd{SSi(OBu t )3}2]2 [8] as a substrate and cyclic aliphatic amines as coligands we<br />
synthesized new heteroleptic silanethiolate complexes with S2N2 binding sites. Thus, we have obtained four<br />
tetrahedral complexes i.e. [Cd{SSi(OBu t )3}2(NC4H9)2] 1 with pyrrolidine, [Cd{SSi(OBu t )3}2(NC5H11)2] with<br />
piperidine 2, [Cd{SSi(OBu t )3}2(NC4H9O)2] with morpholine 3 and [Cd{SSi(OBu t )3}2(N2C4H<strong>10</strong>)2] with piperazine<br />
4. The X-ray structural analysis revealed basic forms of supramolecular packing mediated by inter- (see 3 in Fig.<br />
1) and intramolecular hydrogen bonds of the N-H···S and N-H···O types.<br />
Fig.1.<br />
Acknowledgement: The research was supported by the grant of the Polish Ministry of Education and Science<br />
(grant No. 1 T09A 117 30). A. Kropidłowska thanks The Foundation for Polish Science for the fellowship.<br />
References:<br />
[1] A. J. van Wijnen, K. L. Wright, J. B. Lian, J. L. Stein, G. S. Stein, J . Biol. Chem., 264 (1989) 15034.<br />
[2] R. M. Evans and S. M. Hollenberg, Cell, 52 (1988) 1.<br />
[3] E. N. Baker, J. Mol. Biol., 203 (1988) <strong>10</strong>71.<br />
[4] C. E. Forde, A. J. Lough, R. H. Morris, R. Ramachandran, Inorg. Chem., 35 (1996) 2747.<br />
[5] B. L. Vallee, in Zinc Proteins (T. G. Spiro, ed.) Wiley-lnterscience, New York, 19<strong>83</strong>.<br />
[6] A. Kropidłowska, I. Turowska-Tyrk, B. Becker, 18 ICPOC, Warsaw (2006) Book of Abstracts, 72.<br />
[7] A. Kropidłowska, I. Turowska-Tyrk, B. Becker, XVth Winter School on Coordination Chemistry, Karpacz<br />
(2006) Book of Abstracts, 61.<br />
[8] W. Wojnowski, B. Becker, L. Walz, K. Peters, E.-M. Peters, H.G. von Schnering, Polyhedron 11 (1992) 607.<br />
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P<strong>10</strong>5. Structural Studies of Copper(II) Binding to the Novel Peptidyl<br />
Derivative of Quinoxaline: N-(3-(2, 3-di(pyridin-2-yl)quinoxalin-6yl)alanyl)glycine<br />
M. Kucharczyk a , W. Szczepanik a , P. Młynarz b , N. D’Amelio c , A. Staszewska a ,<br />
P. Stefanowicz a , Z. Szewczuk a , A. Olbert-Majkut a and M. Jeżowska-Bojczuk a<br />
a<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wrocław, Poland<br />
e-mail: marzenak@eto.wchuwr.pl<br />
b<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Technology, Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-373 Wrocław, Poland<br />
c<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Siena, Via Aldo Moro, 53<strong>10</strong>0 Siena, Italy<br />
Studies of interactions between organic compounds and DNA, especially the characteristics of structural aspects<br />
of DNA interaction with small molecules, are of particular interest as they can result in effective in highly<br />
targeted therapeutic applications. It may be expected that peptides conjugated with quinoxaline analogs may<br />
deliver novel probes of DNA structure and may help to design new DNA targeting agents. Attachment of the<br />
peptidic chain to the substance of potential biological activity may enable its cellular recognition and subsequent<br />
transport.<br />
Transition metal complexes capable of cleaving DNA are of importance for their potential use as new structural<br />
probes in nucleic acids chemistry and as therapeutic agents. They also can be used to studies of the polymorphic<br />
nature of nucleic acid conformation. In this context, several metal ions were tested for their ability to form stable<br />
complexes with 2, 3-di(pyridin-2-yl)quinoxaline. Cupric complexes appeared efficient to generate oxidative<br />
nicks within DNA [1], while the species that contained platinum [2], palladium [3] and ruthenium ions [4]<br />
focused attention as highly effective metal chelators that may show significant chemotherapeutic activity.<br />
Our previous study on the DNA cleavage in the presence of the copper(II) and iron(II) complexes of N-(3-(2, 3di(pyridin-2-yl)quinoxalin-6-yl)alanyl)glycine<br />
(DPQa-Gly) showed that this ligand may greatly enhance the<br />
yield of DNA degradation by metal ions, especially copper(II) [5].<br />
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Herein we report the coordination characteristics of the Cu(II)-DPQa-Gly system. By means of potentiometric<br />
titrations, NMR, EPR, CD and UV-Vis spectroscopic methods, mass spectrometry as well as molecular<br />
modeling it was resolved, which residue in the studied substance possesses stronger chelating properties: 2, 3di(pyridin-2-yl)quinoxaline<br />
or Ala-Gly dipeptides.<br />
Acknowledgement: This work is financially supported by the Polish State Committee for Scientific Research<br />
(KBN), grant no. N N204 1616 33.<br />
N<br />
N<br />
N<br />
COOH<br />
References:<br />
[1] B.K. Santra, P.A.N. Reddy, G. Neelakanta, S. Mahadevan, M. Nethaji, A.R.J. Chakravarty, J. Inorg.<br />
Biochem. 89, 191 (2002)<br />
[2] J. Granifo, M.E. Vargas, M.T. Garland, R. Baggio, Inorg. Chim. Acta 305, 143 (2000)<br />
[3] J. Granifo, M.T. Garland, R. Baggio, Inorg. Chim. Acta 348, 263 (2003)<br />
[4] R.L. Williams, H.N. Toft, B. Winkel, K.J. Brewer, Inorg. Chem. 42, 4394 (2003)<br />
[5] W. Szczepanik, M. Kucharczyk, A. Staszewska, P. Stefanowicz, Z. Szewczuk, J. Skała, A. Mysiak, M.<br />
Jeżowska-Bojczuk, submitted
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P<strong>10</strong>6. In Silico Approaching to Cisplatin Toxicity Quantum Chemical<br />
Studies on Platinum(II) – Cysteine Systems<br />
J. Kuduk-Jaworska a , I. Jaroszewicz a , J. Jański a , H. Chojnacki b<br />
a Faculty of Chemistry Wroclaw University, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wroclaw, Poland<br />
b Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Wrocław University of Technology, Wyb. Wyspiańskiego 27,<br />
50-370 Wrocław, Poland<br />
The differences in therapeutic ability of antitumor drug cisplatin (cis- diamminedichloroplatinum(II)) and its<br />
trans-isomer, are still intriguing for investigators who would like to learn in more detail about the molecular<br />
bases of such behavior [1]. It is well documented that cisplatin has high antitumor activity and strong toxicity,<br />
especially towards kidneys, whereas the trans isomer is therapeutically inefficient and non nephrotoxic.<br />
However, the studies on mechanisms of biological activity of both isomers, performed so far, were focused on<br />
interaction of platinum(II) complexes with DNA as critical target molecule. The problems of cisplatin and its<br />
congeners toxicity, though clinically very important, were far less studied [1]. Similar preferences can be<br />
observed in theoretical approaches [2].<br />
Contrary to this tendency, our interest has been concentrated on the toxicity of cisplatin in comparison with nontoxicity<br />
of its trans isomer. Therefore we evaluated the reactions responsible for harmful biological effects, and<br />
consequently, the impact of platinum(II) complexes on molecules containing sulphur donors became the object<br />
of the presented study.<br />
Our approach relied on applying quantum chemical in silico methodology for the evaluation of "platinum(II) -<br />
cysteine" and its model systems. There were investigated the following systems: (1) a/cisplatin (b/transplatin)<br />
with CH3SH; (2) a/cisplatin (b/transplatin) with cysteine.<br />
The electronic structure for molecular systems has been studied at non-empirical all-electron level by using<br />
density functional (DFT) or Moeller-Plesset (MP2) methods within the correlation consistent cc-pVTZ [3] basis<br />
set. In the case of platinum the widest Huzinaga basis set with polarization functions has been used. In order to<br />
avoid the long optimization process, at the first stage, the optimization was performed at the all-valence<br />
MOPAC-PM6 method [4] following the B3LYP density functional or MP2 formalism [5] in the next step. The<br />
B3LYP [6] density functional was applied using GAUSSIAN-03 program package [7].<br />
Acknowledgements: The numerical calculations have been performed in part at Wrocław Networking and<br />
Supercomputing Center. Wrocław University of Technology support is also acknowledged.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Reedijk, J.; Tauben, J. M. in: Cisplatin. Chemistry and Biochemistry of a Leading Anticancer Drug, Lippert,<br />
B. (Ed.), Wiley-WCH, 1999, 339-362.<br />
[2] Kozelka, J.; ibid, 537-556.<br />
[3] Huzinaga, S.; (Ed.), Gaussian Basis Sets for Molecular Calculations, Elsevier, Amsterdam 1984.<br />
[4] .<br />
[5] Szabó, A.; Ostlund, N.S. Modern Quantum Chemistry, Dover, Mineola 1996.<br />
[6] Becke, A.D.; J Chem Phys, 1993, 98, 5648- 5653.<br />
[7] GAUSSIAN-03, Rev. D-01, Pople, J.A. Gaussian Inc., Pittsburgh, PA, 2004.<br />
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P<strong>10</strong>7. Cys-His Motifs as a Target for Ni(II) Ions in Peptides<br />
K. Kulon a , D. Valensin b , W. Kamysz c , R. Nadolny c , E. Gaggelli b , G. Valensin b ,<br />
H. Kozłowski a<br />
a<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong>, Wroclaw, Poland<br />
e-mail: kulon@eto.wchuwr.pl<br />
b<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Siena, via Aldo Moro, 53-<strong>10</strong>0, Siena, Italy<br />
c<br />
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Gdansk, Al. Gen. Hallera<br />
<strong>10</strong>7, 80-416, Gdansk, Poland<br />
Waglerin I was isolated from venom of Wagler’s pit viper (Trimeresurus wagleri), a small venomous arboreal<br />
snake occurring in Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and the Indo-Australian archipelago [1, 2, 3].<br />
It is a peptide toxin composed of 22 amino acid residues with one disulfide bond. Characteristic for this sequence<br />
are seven proline residues and a high content of basic amino acids, which beside intramolecular disulfide bond<br />
and His-<strong>10</strong> are believed to be essential for biological activity of the toxin [3, 4].<br />
Three fragments of the toxin (GGKPDLRPCHP-NH2, PCHYIPRPKPR-NH2, PCHPPCHYIPR-NH2), due to the<br />
presence of two Cys and His residues, are potentially very attractive ligands for transition metal ions. The main<br />
aim was to establish the impact of these two adjacent residues on Ni 2+ ion binding, especially because this kind<br />
of motif is very common in nature. Waglerin’s fragments and their N-protected analogues were studied with<br />
Ni2+ ions using combined potentiometric and spectroscopic measurements (UV-Vis, CD, EPR and NMR). In all<br />
peptides, except PCHPPCHYIPR-NH2 with disulfide bridge, Cys-His motif was found to be crucial for the<br />
coordination of Ni 2+ ions. In the case of the N-unprotected analogues, N-terminal amino group participates in the<br />
coordination as well [5].<br />
Acknowledgment<br />
This work was supported by Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MEiN 1 T09A 008 30 and N204<br />
2608 33).<br />
References:<br />
[1] L. Chuang, H. Yu, C. Chen, T. Huang, S. Wu, K. Wang, Biochim. Biophys. Acta, 1996, 1292, 145-155<br />
[2] J. J. Schmidt, S. A. Weinstein, Toxicon., 1995, 33, <strong>10</strong>43-<strong>10</strong>49<br />
[3] Y. Hsiao, C. Chuang, L. Chuang, H. Yu, K. Wang, S. Chiou, S. Wu, Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.,<br />
1996, 227, 59-63<br />
[4] L. C. Sellin, K. Mattila, A. Annila, J. J. Schmidt, J. J. McArdle. M. Hyvönen, T. T. Rantala, T. Kivistö,<br />
Biopchys. J., 1996, 70, 3-13<br />
[5] K. Kulon, D. Valensin, W. Kamysz, R. Nadolny, E. Gaggelli, G. Valensin, H. Kozłowski J. Chem. Soc.<br />
Dalton. Trans, accepted<br />
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P<strong>10</strong>8. Oxidation of Nitrite by a trans-Dioxoruthenium(VI) Complex.<br />
Direct Evidence for Reversible Oxygen Atom Transfer<br />
T. Ch. Lau<br />
Biology and Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, China<br />
e-mail:bhtclau@cityu.edu.hk<br />
The inter-conversion between nitrite and nitrate is of fundamental interest and of biological importance. Reaction<br />
of trans-[RuVI(L)(O)2] 2+ (1, L = 1, 12-dimethyl-3, 4:9, <strong>10</strong>-dibenzo-1, 12-diaza-5, 8- dioxacyclopentadecane, a<br />
tetradentate macrocyclic ligand with N2O2 donor atoms) with nitrite in aqueous solution or in H 2 O/CH 3 CN<br />
produces the corresponding (nitrato)oxoruthenium(IV) species, trans-[RuIV(L)(O)(ONO2)] + (2), which then<br />
undergoes relatively slow aquation to give trans-[RuIV(L)(O)(OH2)] 2+ . These processes have been monitored by<br />
both ESI/MS and UV/Vis spectrophotometry. The structure of trans-[RuIV(L)(O)(ONO2)] + (2) has been<br />
determined by X-ray crystallography. The ruthenium center adopts a distorted octahedral geometry with the oxo<br />
and the nitrato ligands trans to each other. The Ru=O distance is 1.735(3) Å, the Ru-ONO2 distance is 2.163(4)<br />
Å and the Ru-O-NO2 angle is 138.46(35)°. Reaction of trans-[RuVI(L)(18O)2] 2+ (1-18O2) with N16O2- in<br />
H2O/CH3CN produces the 18O-enriched (nitrato)oxoruthenium(IV) species 2-18O2. Analysis of the ESI/MS<br />
spectrum of 2-18O2 suggests that scrambling of the 18O atoms has occurred. A mechanism that involves linkage<br />
isomerization of the nitrato ligand and reversible oxygen atom transfer is proposed.Financial support by the<br />
Research Grants Council of Hong Kong (CityU 1<strong>10</strong>5/02P and CityU 2/06C) is gratefully acknowledged.<br />
References:<br />
[1] W. L. Man, W. W. Y. Lam, W. Y. Wong, T. C. Lau J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2006, 128, 14669-14675.<br />
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P<strong>10</strong>9. Characterization and Reactivity of [Ru(β)(L)Cl2]ClO4 ( L= Tpea,<br />
Me6tpea )<br />
J. E. Lee , J. H. Cho , H. I. Lee<br />
Department of Chemistry, Kyungpook National University, 1370 SangKyeok-Dong, 702-701, Deagu, Republic of<br />
Korea<br />
e-mail: jjuni32@hanmail.net<br />
We prepared Ru(III) complexes with tripodal, pyrazoyl ligand [Ru(β)(L)Cl2]ClO4 (L= Tpea 1, Me6tpea 2)].<br />
Single crystal study identified octahedral geometry with tetradentate Tpea ligand and two chloride ions.<br />
Reactivity toward the oxidation of d-glucose and d-fructose by the complexes and hydrogen peroxide was<br />
investigated using UV-VIS and EPR, which showed that only 1 could oxidize the hexoses at pH 7 (0.01M<br />
phosphate). We describe the stabilization of high oxidation state and other properties.<br />
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P1<strong>10</strong>. Oxygen Sensibility of Ni-Fe Hydrogenases with Modified Gas<br />
Channels<br />
F. Leroux a , S. Dementin a , B. Burlat a , A. Volbeda b , J. Fontecilla-Camps b , M. Rousset a ,<br />
P. Bertrand a , B. Guigliarelli a , Ch. Léger a<br />
a<br />
Laboratoire de Bioénergétique et Ingénierie des, CNRS - Université de Provence, 31 chemin Jospeh Aiguier,<br />
13402, Marseille Cedex 20, France,<br />
b<br />
Laboratoire de Cristallographie et Cristallogenès, CEA, Grenoble, France<br />
e-mail: fanny.leroux@ibsm.cnrs-mrs.fr<br />
Hydrogenases catalyze the conversion between H2 and H+ as part of the bioenergetic metabolism of most<br />
bacteria. The main obstacle for their use as catalysts in biofuel cells is the fact that they are inhibited by<br />
molecular oxygen [1]. The active site of the so-called Ni-Fe hydrogenase is buried in the protein. Structural and<br />
molecular dynamic studies suggest that a hydrophobic channel guides hydrogen and inhibitors towards the active<br />
site and recent results suggest that the shape of this tunnel may determine the sensitivity to oxygen [2].<br />
We introduce a quantitative experimental method for probing the rates of intra-molecular diffusion within<br />
hydrogenases based on using Protein Film Voltammetry, a technique where enzymes molecules are adsorbed on<br />
an electrode, a potential is applied and the resulting current is proportional to enzyme's activity [3-4]. We use it<br />
to resolve the kinetics of binding and release of the competitive inhibitor CO and of the reaction with O2 [5-6].<br />
We study how the structure of the channel affects the diffusion of CO and the rate of O2 inhibition in several<br />
mutants whose structures have been determined. We will show that certain mutations slow down gas diffusion<br />
[7] and affect the sensitivity of the enzyme. However, CO always reacts with the enzyme much faster than O2<br />
does, this implies that intramolecular transport does not limit the rate of oxygen inhibition, at least in the WT<br />
enzyme.<br />
References:<br />
[1] De Lacey, Fernandez, Rousset, Cammack, Chem. Rev. 2007, <strong>10</strong>7 (<strong>10</strong>), 4304-30.<br />
[2] Buhrke, Lenz, Krauss, Friedrich, J. Biol. Chem. 2005, 23791.<br />
[3] Léger, Elliott, Hoke, Jeuken, Jones, Armstrong, Biochemistry, 2003, 42, 8653.<br />
[4] Léger, Bertrand, Chem Rev, in press (july 2008).<br />
[5] Léger, Dementin, Bertrand, Rousset, Guigliarelli, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 126, 2004, 38.<br />
[6] Baffert, Demuez, Cournac, Burlat, Guigliarelli, Bertrand, Girbal, Léger, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 47, 2008,<br />
2052.<br />
[7] Leroux, Dementin, Burlat, Cournac, Volbeda, Champ, Martin, Guigliarelli, Bertrand, Fontecilla-Camps,<br />
Rousset, Léger, submitted.<br />
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P111. Correlating Properties, Structure and Function in the EcI/II<br />
Metallothionein from Wheat Embryos<br />
O. Leszczyszyn a , E. Peroza b , E. Freisinger b , C. Blindauer a<br />
a Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Gibbett Hill Road, CV4 7AL, Coventry, United Kingdom,<br />
b Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Zürich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, CH-8057, Zürich,<br />
Switzerland<br />
e-mail: o.i.leszczyszyn@warwick.ac.uk<br />
Over the last decade, the advancement of genome sequencing, microarray and high-throughput protein<br />
identification techniques has resulted in an exponential increase in the number of plant metallothionein (pMT)<br />
sequences in protein and translated nucleotide databases. More and more evidence shows that the four pMT<br />
subfamilies are differentially expressed during various developmental stages and in different organs [1], and<br />
that they display significant variation in the number and arrangement of CXC motifs [2]. Therefore, it is<br />
reasonable to suggest that pMTs carry out compartmentalised roles for which they possess specific properties.<br />
However, the relative paucity of structural and biochemical information for pMTs severely limits the scope for<br />
the correlation of properties with structure and function. Therefore, further research focussing on both structure<br />
and metal binding dynamics is required to advance our understanding in this field.<br />
Given the critical need for structural and biochemical information on pMTs, our research focuses on the<br />
elucidation of the solution structure of wheat EcI/II; the prototype type 4 pMT. In addition, we have probed<br />
both the kinetics and thermodynamics of metal binding using a range of techniques, including multinuclear<br />
NMR, mass spectrometry and molecular biology. These studies show that EcI/II binds six zinc ions in two<br />
distinct domains with stoichiometries of Zn2Cys6 and Zn4Cys11His2 [3-4]. Structure calculations reveal that the<br />
individual EcI/II domains possess unique structural features not previously reported in MT literature. These<br />
novel structural features confer distinct backbone and metal dynamic properties to each domain, and are likely<br />
to have a functional significance.<br />
References:<br />
[1] N.J. Robinson, A.M. Tommey, C. Kuske, P.J. Jackson, Biochem J, 295, 1-<strong>10</strong> (1993)<br />
[2] C. Cobbett, P. Goldsbrough, Annu Rev Plant Biol, 53, 159-168 (2002)<br />
[3] O.I. Leszczyszyn, R. Schmidt, C.A. Blindauer, Proteins: Struc Func Bioinf, 68, 922-935 (2007)<br />
[4] E.A. Peroza, E. Freisinger, J Biol Chem, 12(3), 377-391 (2007)<br />
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P112. Heme-Protein Models: Toward Artificial Enzymes<br />
Chemistry, University of Naples, via Cynthia, 80126, Naples, Italy<br />
e-mail: lilista@unina.it<br />
Metalloproteins are involved in fundamental biological processes and utilize a relatively small number of metal<br />
based prosthetic groups to serve numerous chemical functions [1]. Heme-proteins represent a fascinating<br />
example in this respect; a single prosthetic group, the heme, promotes a variety of functions such as dioxygen<br />
transport and storage, electron transfer and catalysis of redox reactions [2]. In the last decades, numerous studies<br />
have been devoted to the structure-activity relationships in hemoproteins: model compounds, able to reproduce<br />
the structural and functional features of heme-proteins, represent a useful tools to elucidate the mechanism of<br />
action of natural systems. A new class of heme-peptide conjugates have been developed in our laboratory [3],<br />
with the aim of investigating the effects of peptide chain composition and folding in modulating the properties of<br />
the metal ion inserted into the porphyrin ring. The main features are the covalent structure and a well defined<br />
helical conformation of the peptide chains linked to the deuteroporphyrin ring [4]. Here, we present a<br />
pentacoordinated metal ion porphyrin miniprotein, developed to allow the binding of exogenous ligands at the<br />
sixth vacant position. This model is stable and water soluble and exhibits peroxidase activity. Structural and<br />
functional data, compared to other model systems and natural peroxidases, will be presented.<br />
References:<br />
[1] a) S. J. Lippard, J.M. Berg, Principles of Bioinorganic Chemistry, University Science Books, Mill Valley,<br />
CA, 1994; b) R. H: Holm, P. Kennepohl, E. I. Solomon, Chem. Rev. 1996, 96, 2239-2314.<br />
[2] The Porphyrins, (Ed.: D. Dolphin), Academic Press, New York, 1979.<br />
[3] A. Lombardi, F. Nastri, D. Marasco, O. Maglio, G. De Sanctis, F. Sinibaldi, R. Santucci, M. Coletta, V.<br />
Pavone, Chem. Eur. J. 2003, 9, 5643-5654.<br />
[4] A. Lombardi, F. Nastri, V. Pavone Chem. Rev. 2001, <strong>10</strong>1, 3165-3189.<br />
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P113. Labeling Thiele’s Acid and its Derivatives with [ 99m Tc(CO)3(H2O)3] +<br />
Through Retro-Diels-Alder Reaction in Aqueous Media<br />
Y. Liu, P. Schmutz, B. Spingler, R. Alberto<br />
Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Zürich, Winterthurerstr. 190, CH-8057, Zürich, Switzerland<br />
e-mail: liuyu@aci.uzh.ch<br />
The amino acids coupled with tripodal Dap (Diamino propionic acid) has been introduced in our group to<br />
prepare Re(I)/Tc(I) tri-carbonyl complexes, which can be recognized and transported by LAT1 transporter[1].<br />
Based upon this observation, Cp (Cyclopentadiene), with its smaller and more compact size than Dap, should be<br />
a good chelator candidate for Re(I)/Tc(I) tri-carbonyl chemistry. Contrary to the conventional view of moisture<br />
sensitive chemistry of Cp, C5H5COOH can react with Re(I)/Tc(I) triscarbonyl to produce (CO)3MC5H4COOH<br />
(M=Re(I), 99m Tc(I)) in aqueous media (Scheme). What is more, the Diels-Alder dimer of C5H5COOH, Thiele’s<br />
acid (C5H5COOH)2, reacting with Re(I)/Tc(I) triscarbonyl as well in aqueous media, results in the formation of<br />
(CO)3MC5H4COOH (Scheme), which gives a first example of retro-Diels-Alder complexation of triscarbonyl<br />
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P114. Complexes of Copper(II) with Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide<br />
(NAD + ) in Binary and Ternary Systems Including Spermine (Spm)<br />
L. Lomozik, A. Gasowska, K. Basinski<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Grunwaldzka 6, 60-780 Poznan, Poland<br />
e-mail: basinski@amu.edu.pl<br />
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD + ) is a coenzyme found in all living cells which consists of two<br />
nucleotides linked through their phosphate groups. In metabolism, NAD + is involved in redox reactions of<br />
cellular respiration, carrying electrons from one reaction to another [1, 2]. The bioligand makes an interesting<br />
object of research because of its biochemical reactivity with the enzymes from the group of dehydrogenases [3].<br />
Unfortunately not much literature on the coordination of NAD + through metals present in living organism has<br />
been published as yet [4].<br />
Interaction of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide with copper(II) ions in binary and ternary systems including<br />
spermine has been observed. Computer analysis of potentiometric titration data in the Cu(II)-NAD + system has<br />
shown the formation of CuH2(NAD + ), CuH(NAD + ), Cu(NAD + )(OH) and Cu(NAD + )(OH)2 complexes and in the<br />
ternary system including spermine (1, 12-diamino-4, 9-diazadodecane) – the formation of Cu(NAD + )H4(Spm)<br />
and Cu(NAD + )H5(Spm) complexes. To determine the coordination centres, Vis spectra of the complexes were<br />
made. For example, the λmax values obtained were 808.0, 793.7 and 665.0 nm for CuH2(NAD + ), CuH(NAD + ) and<br />
Cu(NAD + )(OH)2, respectively, which corresponds to the {O} type of metallation in CuH2(NAD + ) and<br />
CuH(NAD + ) and the {N, O} type of metallation in Cu(NAD + )(OH)2 complex [5]. Analysis of the 13 C and 31 P<br />
NMR spectra has confirmed these conclusions.<br />
Full recognition of the character of copper-NAD + and copper-NAD + -spermine interactions in model systems is<br />
expected to give information on their probable participation in biological processes, in which nicotinamide<br />
adenine dinucleotide takes part. The results of these observations should yield better insight into intracellular<br />
mechanisms and emphasise the role of metals in living organisms.<br />
References:<br />
[1] S. Sivaranam et al., Biochem., 42, 4406-4413 (2003)<br />
[2] J. M. Berg, J. L. Tymoczko, L. Stryer, Biochemistry, 465-514 (2005)<br />
[3] G. R. Stockwell, J. M. Thornton, J. Mol. Biol., 356, 928-944 (2006)<br />
[4] L. A. Herrero et al., J. Biol. Inorg. Chem., 7, 313-317 (2002)<br />
[5] A. Gasowska, J. Inorg. Biochem., 99, 1698-1707 (2005)<br />
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I. P. Lorenz<br />
P115. Aziridines: Coordination Chemistry And Biological Activity<br />
Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Butenandtstr. 9-13,<br />
81377 Munich, Germany<br />
e-mail: ipl@cup.uni-muenchen.de<br />
Aziridines, the three-membered N-heterocycles, are important not only as synthetic tools in organic chemistry.<br />
Compounds with aziridine mojeties show cytostatic, cytotoxic and mutagene activity. The family of<br />
mitomycines, for instance, are used in the chemotherapy of cancer deseases. Their mode of action is assumed to<br />
the strained ring structure which is opened enzymatically resulting in the methylation of DNA-tumor cells.<br />
Aziridine complexes may also possess therapeutic applications, which is the reason we investigate in detail the<br />
coordination chemistry of aziridines and their metal-induced or metal-mediated reactions.<br />
Our results demonstrate that aziridines are not only useful as ligands for transition metals yielding mono-, bis,<br />
tris- and tetrakis-aziridine complexes.<br />
Aziridines are also versatile and active ligands which lead to compounds with different functionalities. In special<br />
cases aziridines react via single C-N-opening reaction with co-ligands (like CO or itself) to give e. g.<br />
β-aminoacyl complexes, heterocyclic carbene complexes or β-aminoaziridine complexes. The last hitherto<br />
unknown N, N’-chelate is the formal dimer of aziridine and can be separated from the metal and isolated;<br />
especially its Cu(II) complex is highly cytotoxic. Rh(I) and Ir(I) complexes with this N, N’-chelate undergo an<br />
oxidative addition reaction after a second C-N-opening reaction to yield the new tridentate ligand<br />
(N-aminoethyl)-2-amidoethyl with two M-N and one M-C bonds.<br />
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P116. Vanadate, a Nonlinear Competetive Inhibitor of Human Prostatic<br />
Acid Phosphatase, Exhibiting Positive Cooperativity in Ligand Binding<br />
E. Luchter-Wasylewska, N. Hutyra, M. Górny<br />
Department of Medical Biochemistry, Jagiellonian University, Collegium Medicum, Kopernika 7, 31-034<br />
Krakow, Krakow, Poland<br />
e-mail: mbwasyle@cyf-kr.edu.pl<br />
Human prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP) catalyses hydrolysis of phosphoesters; it removes phosphate moiety<br />
from phosphoserine (Pser), phosphothreonine (Pthr) and phosphotyrosine (Ptyr) residues. PAP belongs to<br />
regulatory enzymes: it exhibits positive cooperativity in substrate binding; degree of cooperativity grows when<br />
PAP concentration is increased.<br />
PAP was found to be a prostate tumor suppressor. Receptor cErbB2 of the prostate cell was identified as PAP<br />
substrate in vivo: PAP dephosphorylates cErbB2 at tyrosine residues what results in the reduction of its kinase<br />
activity. In advanced prostate cancer cells, the level of PAP is decreased; thus hyperphosphorylation of cErbB2<br />
at tyrosine residues and activation of the downstream extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK)/mitogen<br />
activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling is observed, which results in prostate cancer progresssion.<br />
Studies on inhibition of PAP catalytic activity by vanadate were performed after the cooperative properties of<br />
PAP were stated by us. Vanadate was found to be a nonlinear competitive inhibitor of phenyl phosphate PAPcatalysed<br />
hydrolysis. When inhibitor concentration was increased, the half saturation constant rose, but the<br />
turnover number and the Hill cooperation coefficient remained constant. Thus, sodium vanadate at growing<br />
concentration did not change the cooperativity in substrate bindng exhibited by PAP.<br />
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P117. Structural Characterization of a Series of Novel Pt(II) Complex with<br />
1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines as Nonleaving Group<br />
I. Łakomska<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Gagarina 7, 87-<strong>10</strong>0 Toruń, Poland<br />
e-mail: dziubek@umk.pl<br />
Clinical inconveniences in cisplatin chemotherapy prompted the design and synthesis of more effective and less<br />
toxic platinum based anticancer drugs.<br />
Following this research line, a series of platinum(II) complexes with 1, 2, 4-triazolo[1, 5-a]pyrimidine (tp) (1), 5methyl-1,<br />
2, 4-triazolo[1, 5-a]pyrimidin-7(4H)-one (HmtpO) (2) and 5, 7-dimethyl-1, 2, 4-triazolo[1, 5a]pyrimidine<br />
(dmtp) (3) has been prepared and studied by spectroscopic methods, especially by multinuclear<br />
NMR ( 1 H, 13 C, 15 N, 195 Pt) and IR spectroscopy. Analysis of 1 H NMR spectra revealed, that binding of<br />
triazolopyrimidine to Pt(II) ions results in the deshielding of H(2) and H(6) resonances (∆coord=0.28-0.74 ppm).<br />
However, those changes do not indicate unambiguously which of the heterocyclic nitrogen atoms is engaged in<br />
formation of the platinum-nitrogen bond. This problem was solved by means of 15 N- 1 H HETCOR spectra<br />
analysis. After coordination all signals corresponding to nitrogen atoms in heterocycle ligand are shielding (0.2-<br />
91 ppm). However the biggest coordination shift (∆coord =� 80–91 ppm) was observed for the N(3) signal. Such a<br />
significant shielding of N(3) resonances signal indicates the monodentate coordination to Pt(II) in solution, what<br />
is very important for in vitro test and their application as antitumor prodrugs. Addition, in 195 Pt NMR, the cisdiiodo<br />
compounds were observed between -3143 and -3263 ppm.<br />
The complexes were tested for antitumor activity against three human cells. The results showed that the activities<br />
of these complexes are significantly dependent on the nature of the alkyl group in heterocyclic ligands. The<br />
compounds indicate low in vitro cytotoxic activity of against tested human cancer lines.<br />
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P118. Dizinc(II) Pyrazolate Complexes as Functional Models of Enzyme<br />
Active Sites<br />
A. Maciąg a , L. V. Penkova b , F. Meyer c , I. O. Fritsky b and H. Kozłowski a<br />
a<br />
University of Wroclaw, Faculty of Chemistry, 14 F. Joliot-Curie, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wroclaw, Poland<br />
e-mail: annam@wcheto.chem.uni.wroc.pl<br />
b<br />
National Taras Shevchenko University, Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Volodymyrska str. 64, Kyiv 0<strong>10</strong>33,<br />
Ukraine;<br />
c<br />
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Tammannstr. 4, 37077 Göttingen,<br />
Germany;<br />
Various hydrolytic enzymes that mediate the cleavage of biologically important phosphate esther bond are<br />
known to contain two proximal zinc ions within their active sites. Examples include some metallo-β lactamases,<br />
several aminopeptidases, phosphotriesterase, and alkaline phosphatase. Despite intensive investigation, still not<br />
much is known about the mechanism of enzyme action. Metal complexes with small organic molecules that<br />
resemble the active sites of the enzymes may provide some insight into the basic principles that govern the<br />
enzymatic activity.<br />
Two factors are crucial in hydrolytic activity of dizinc complexes. One is the zinc – zinc separation distance, and<br />
the other is the ability to generate strongly nucleophilic hydroxide group by lowering the pKa of bound water.<br />
Pyrazolate-based ligands with chelating side arms in the 3- and 5-positions of the heterocyclic ring have a high<br />
tendency to span two metal ions, and the metal-metal separations can be adjusted by modification of chelating<br />
substituents [1].<br />
In this work, the RNA model substrate, 2-hydroxypropyl-p-nitrophenyl phosphate (HPNP) was exploited to<br />
study the hydrolytic behavior of dizinc pyrazolate complexes. The increase in product concentration (pnitrophenolate<br />
anion) was followed by UV-Vis spectroscopy. The obtained results were correlated by<br />
potentiometric and spectroscopic methods to reveal the active compounds.<br />
References:<br />
[1] B. Bauer-Siebenlist, F. Meyer, E. Farkas, D. Vidovic, S. Dechert, Chem. Eur. J., 11, 4349 (2005)<br />
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P119. Generation of NO by Xanthine Oxidase Family Enzymes<br />
L. Maia, R. Duarte, J. Moura<br />
REQUIMTE, Fac. Ciencias e Tecnologia, Univer. Nova de Lisboa, Depart. Química, C. Quimica Fina<br />
e Biotecnologia, 2829-516, Caparica, Portugal<br />
e-mail: lbmaia@dq.fct.unl.pt<br />
Xanthine oxidase (XO) is a homodimer, containing one molybdopterin, one FAD and two different [2Fe-2S]<br />
centres [1]. XO has a broad specificity for both reducing and oxidizing substrates. In addition to the well-known<br />
oxidation of hypoxanthine and xanthine, XO also catalyses the oxidation of a wide variety of aldehydes and<br />
nitrogen-containing heterocycles [2]. Much less known are nitrate and nitrite reductase activities related to XO<br />
[3-4], an reaction somewhat surprising due to the structural differences/similarities found between XO and<br />
bacterial nitrate reductases [5]. We investigate, in detail, the reduction of nitrate and nitrite to • NO by the<br />
bacterial (Desulfovibrio species) aldehyde oxidoreductase (AOR), one mononuclear molybdenum enzyme<br />
containing two different [2Fe-2S] centres, an enzyme of the XO family [6]. The present study examines the<br />
kinetics of • NO formation catalyzed by XO and by AOR, in the presence of dihydroxybenzaldehyde and<br />
benzaldehyde as reducing substrates. Anaerobic • NO formation was directly demonstrated using a • NO meter<br />
(ISO-NO TM ) and the • NO trap iron-N-methyl-D-glucamine dithiocarbamate, which in the presence of • NO gives<br />
rise to the characteristic EPR signal with g=2.04 and a N =12.7G. Additional EPR studies were performed to<br />
provide evidence for the sites of action of the substrates and the characteristic axial signals of the nitrosyl-iron<br />
complex were observed.<br />
Acknowledgement: L. Maia (SFRH/BPD/39036/2007) wishes to acknowledge to Fundacao para a Ciencia<br />
e a Tecnologia for financial support.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Hille, R., Nishino, T. (1995), FASEB J, 9, 995-<strong>10</strong>03.<br />
[2] Krenitsky, T.A., Neil, S.M., Elion, G.M., Hitchings, G.H. (1972), Arch. Biochem. Biophys., 150, 585-599.<br />
[3] Westerfield, W. W., Richert, D. A., Higgins, E. S. (1959), J. Biol. Chem., 234, 1897-1900.<br />
[4] Millar, T. M., Stevens, C. R., Benjamin, N., Eisenthal, R., Harrison, R., Blake, D. R. (1998), FEBS Lett.,<br />
427, 225-228.<br />
[5] González, P.J., Correia, C., Moura, I., Brondino, C.D., Moura, J.J.G. (2006), J. Inorg. Biochem., <strong>10</strong>0, <strong>10</strong>15-<br />
<strong>10</strong>23.<br />
[6] Brondino, C.D., Romao, M.J., Moura, I., Moura, J.J.G. (2006), Curr. Opin. Chem. Biol., <strong>10</strong>, <strong>10</strong>9-114.<br />
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P120. Effect of DNA Modification by Platinum Complexes on<br />
Topoisomerase I Cleavage Activity<br />
J. Malina, V. Brabec<br />
Institute of Biophysics, AS CR, v.v.i., Kralovopolska 135, 612 65, Brno, Czech Republic<br />
e-mail: malina@ibp.cz<br />
Topoisomerase I (top 1) is ubiquitous and vital enzyme that participates in nearly all events related to DNA<br />
metabolism including replication, transcription and recombination. It is now viewed as important therapeutic<br />
target for cancer therapy and top 1 inhibitors, such as camptothecin or topotecan, are considered promising<br />
anticancer agents. In vitro experiments combining anticancer platinum drugs with top 1 poisons demonstrated<br />
synergistic activity in various human tumor cell lines. While the molecular mechanism of each of these agents is<br />
relatively well understood, the mode of action of these anticancer agents in combination is not clear. We studied<br />
influence of the DNA modification by selected platinum complexes on the activity of top 1 by gel<br />
electrophoresis on globally modified supercoiled plasmid DNA and short linear DNA fragment (161 bp). Further<br />
experiments were performed on DNA oligonucleotide (30 bp) containing specific adducts of platinum complexes<br />
in the close proximity to the cleavage site of top 1. The results show that the activity of top1 is inhibited by the<br />
presence of platinum adducts close to its cleavage site and that severe alteration in DNA structure is not<br />
necessary for inhibition to occur. It suggests that platinum adducts prevent top1 from recognizing its binding site<br />
and formation of top1-DNA cleavable complex.<br />
Acknowledgement: This research was supported by the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (Grant<br />
B400040601).<br />
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P121. Novel Anticancer-active Fluorescent Platinum(II) Complexes<br />
Containing Anthracene Derivatives as Carrier Ligands<br />
P. Marques-Gallego, a H. den Dulk, a J. Brouwer, a H. Kooijman, b A. L. Spek, b S. J. Teat, c<br />
J. Reedijk a *<br />
a<br />
Coordination and Bioinorganic Chemistry, Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Einsteinweg 55, 2333 CC, Leiden,<br />
Netherlands<br />
e-mail: p.marques@chem.leidenuniv.nl<br />
b<br />
Bijvoet Center for Biomolecular Research, Utrecht University<br />
c<br />
ALS, Berkeley Lab, 1 Cyclotron Rd<br />
Since the introduction of cisplatin into oncology practice, several studies dealing with molecular mechanisms of<br />
action have provided considerable and significant information about how cisplatin induces its antitumor effects.<br />
However, cellular processing of anticancer agents remains largely unknown. Several efforts have been<br />
undertaken to elucidate these mechanisms; one is the attachment of a fluorescent label to a cisplatin-derivative<br />
complex [1]. Another approach, also from our laboratory, is the use of fluorescent ligands for the synthesis of<br />
fluorescent platinum complexes [2]. Biological studies of novel fluorescence platinum(II) complexes have<br />
shown high activity against several human tumor cell lines, as compared to cisplatin. In addition, a different<br />
cellular response was found for the free ligands, as compared to their corresponding platinum(II) complexes.<br />
Therefore, these compounds are of interest for molecular and optical studies. The present contribution describes<br />
the cytotoxic activity against several human tumor cell lines and their cellular processing.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Molenaar, C., Teuben, J. M., Heetebrij, R. J., Tanke, H. J., and Reedijk, J. (2000) J. Biol. Inorg. Chem. 5,<br />
655-665<br />
[2] Jansen, B. A. J., Wielaard, P., Kalayda, G. V., Ferrari, M., Molenaar, C., Tanke, H. J., Brouwer, J., and<br />
Reedijk, J. (2004) J. Biol. Inorg. Chem. 9, 403-413<br />
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P122. Novel Pt (II) Complexes with 4-nitropyrazole Derivatives Ligands<br />
A. Mastalarz a , M. Kubiak a , T. Lis a , J. Kuduk-Jaworska a , A. Regiec b , H. Mastalarz b<br />
a Faculty of Chemistry, Wroclaw University, 14 F. Joliot-Curie str., 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wroclaw, Poland,<br />
b Faculty of Pharmacy , Wroclaw Medical University, 8 Grodzka str., 50-137 Wrocław, Poland<br />
The results of screenings done so far on thousands of platinum complexes towards their cytotoxicity, and on<br />
some of them towards radiosensitizing activity, are not very satisfied. The reason of the therapeutic usefulness of<br />
many screened candidates seems to be caused by inappropriate choice of the ligands, in particular N-donors<br />
which strongly modulate the biological properties of complexed compounds.<br />
Our goal was to synthesize a series of potentially radiosensitizing compounds which contain platinum (II) centre<br />
able to interact with DNA and to stabilize its damages caused by radiotherapy in the tumor cells. Amongst<br />
synthesized Pt(II) complexes of general formula PtL2Cl2 and KPtLCl3 we paid special attention on complexes<br />
with N-methyl-4-nitropyrazole, N-methyl-4-nitro-3- or –5- carbomethoxypyrazole. These ligands were chosen<br />
due to their potential electron-affinic properties [1]. In this way it might be achieved a goal of this work: to<br />
obtain complexes with dual mode of action, binding to DNA and implying electron accepting mechanism.<br />
Presented poster summarizes the results of chemical and structural investigations of new compounds by using<br />
the NMR, IR, MS spectroscopic methods and X-ray crystallography. The preliminary results of biological tests<br />
on antiproliferative properties of presented compounds are promising.<br />
References:<br />
[1]. Anna Zięba-Mizgała, Aniela Puszko, Andrzej Regiec, Janina Kuduk-Jaworska<br />
Electrophilic properties of nitroheterocyclic compounds.Potential hypoxic cells radiosensitizers.<br />
Bioelectrochemistry, 65, 113 - 119 (2005).<br />
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P123. Aminomethane-1, 1-diphosphonic Acids with N-2-pyridyl, N-2thiazolyl,<br />
and N-2-benzothiazolyl Side Chains. Structure − Properties −<br />
Complex-forming Abilities Relationships<br />
E. Matczak-Jon a , T. Kowalik-Jankowska b , P. Kafarski a , J. Jezierska b<br />
a<br />
Department of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław,<br />
Poland<br />
e-mail: ewa.matczak-jon@pwr.wroc.pl<br />
b<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wrocław, Poland.<br />
Bisphosphonates are now the most widely used drugs for diseases associated with increased bone resorption or<br />
turnover such as osteoporosis, Paget’s disease or cancer induced osteolysis. The reason for that is their<br />
exceptional affinity for bone mineral, most of which is in the form of hydroxyapatite [Ca<strong>10</strong>(PO4)4(OH)2] with<br />
some impurities, including magnesium. In addition, bisphosphonates act at cellular level inhibiting the<br />
magnesium-dependent enzyme of the mevalonate pathway, the farnesyl pyrophosphate (FPP) synthase. It is thus<br />
apparent that complexation of calcium and magnesium is of vital importance for their biological activity.<br />
Compounds 1 ÷ 6 (scheme 1), recognized as potent inhibitors of the FPPS, represent a class of nitrogen<br />
containing bisphosphonates with a nitrogen atom directly attached to the α-carbon. Continuing our systematic<br />
studies on the relations between the structure and properties of this special class of acids [1, 2] herein we report<br />
solution speciation, stability constants and possible coordination modes of the Ca(II), Mg(II), Zn(II) and Cu(II)<br />
complexes with 1 ÷ 6.<br />
Scheme 1<br />
The complexation features of studied ligands are discussed in the context of intramolecular dynamics and ligands<br />
predispositions for the formation of hydrogen-bonded aggregates. The main complex species proven to exist in<br />
solution are compared with those found in the gas phase. The role of N−H…O versus O−H…O hydrogen bonds<br />
on the formation of multinuclear metal−bisphosphonate complexes is demonstrated as well.<br />
Acknowledgement: The financial support from the Polish Ministry of Higher Education and Science (project<br />
R05 034 03) is thankfully acknowledged.<br />
References:<br />
[1] E. Matczak-Jon, V. Videnova-Adrabińska, Coord. Chem. Rev., 249, 2458 (2005).<br />
[2] E. Matczak-Jon, B. Kurzak, P. Kafarski, A. Woźna, J. Inorg. Biochem., <strong>10</strong>0, 1155 (2006)<br />
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P124. The Impact the α-COOH Group on the Binding Abilities of the<br />
Simple Tetrapeptides with βAsp-His-Gly-His Sequence<br />
A. Matera-Witkiewicz a , J. Brasuń a , M. Cebrat b , J. Świątek-Kozłowska a<br />
a) Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Szewska 38, 50-139 Wroclaw, Poland;<br />
b)Faculty of Chemistry, Wroclaw University, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wroclaw, Poland;<br />
e-mail:amatera@chnorg.am.wroc.pl<br />
Histidine has significant role in many interactions of peptides and proteins with metal ions. The multi-His<br />
sequence is basic for Cu 2+ binding motifs in amyloid precursor protein (APP) [1] or secreted protein, acidic and<br />
rich in cysteine (SPARC) [2, 3]. The recent studies show that prions from many species in their function may<br />
involve copper binding motif with multi-His region [3].<br />
Moreover, Armstrong et al. have shown that in the blood stream a low molecular fractions of Cu 2+ complexes<br />
have been detected with the fraction bound to macromolecular ligand such as serum albumin with Asp-Ala-His-<br />
system [4].<br />
The investigations for the simple tetrapeptides including two His residues in the peptide sequence and β-aspartic<br />
acid or β-alanine are presented. The analysis of the potentiometric as well as spectroscopic results shows that the<br />
presence of the β–aspartic acid in the first position in the peptide chain makes the imidazole rings binding (and<br />
formation of the CuHL and CuL complexes) much more difficult (Fig.1). Furthermore, the binding of the first<br />
amide nitrogen occurs at lower pH in comparison to its α-analogue.<br />
%Cu 2+<br />
<strong>10</strong>0<br />
80<br />
60<br />
40<br />
20<br />
CuHL<br />
CuH 2 L<br />
Cu 2+<br />
CuL<br />
CuH -1 L<br />
0<br />
2 4 6 8 <strong>10</strong><br />
pH<br />
CuH -2 L<br />
CuH -3 L<br />
Figure 1. Distribution diagram of complexed species formed as a function of pH in<br />
the β-DHGH -Cu 2+ (solid line) and DHGH-Cu 2+ data from [5] (dashed line) systems<br />
References:<br />
[1] M. Łuczkowski, K. Wiśniewska, L. Łankiewicz, H. Kozłowski, J. Chem. Soc. Dalton Trans., , 2266 (2002)<br />
[2] H. Kozłowski, D.R Brown, G. Valensin, Royal Society of Chemistry in ”Metallochemistry of<br />
Neurodegeneration; biological, chemical and genetic aspects”, (2006)<br />
[3] E. Gagelli, H. Kozłowski, D. Valensin, G. Valensin, Chem. Rev., <strong>10</strong>6, 1995, (2006),<br />
[4] P.W. Jones, D.M. Taylor, D.R. Williams, J. Inorg. Biochem., 81, 1, (2000),<br />
[5] A.Matera-Witkiewicz, JBrasuń, J.Świątek-Kozłowska, A.Pratesi, M.Ginnaneschi, L.Messori, data unpulished<br />
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P125. Effect of the Dihedral Angles of Two CuS2 Planes of µ-η 2 :η 2 -<br />
Disulfidodicopper(II) Complexes on Their Reactivities<br />
J. Matsumoto a , Y. Kajita a , Y. Wasada-Tsutsui b , I. Takahashi c , S. Hirota c , Y. Funahashi a ,<br />
T. Ozawa a , H. Masuda a<br />
a<br />
Materials Science and Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8555, Aichi, Japan<br />
e-mail: 19415166@stn.nitech.ac.jp<br />
b<br />
Graduate School of Natural Sciences, Nagoya City University, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, 467-8501, Aichi, Japan<br />
c<br />
Graduate School of Materials Science, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Takayama-cho, Ikoma, 630-0192,<br />
Nara, Japan<br />
A new focus of interest in copper-sulfur coordination chemistry is derived from the recent discovery of<br />
a tetracopper-sulfur cluster at the CuZ active sites of nitrous oxide reductase that catalyzes the terminal step in<br />
bacterial denitrification.<br />
We newly synthesized three µ-η 2 :η 2 -disulfidodicopper(II) complexes with cis, cis-1, 3, 5-triaminocyclohexane<br />
derivatives (Figure 1), which were characterized in detail by elemental, electrochemical, and X-ray structure<br />
analyses, and electronic absorption, IR, ESI mass, and resonance Raman spectroscopic methods. In this study,<br />
we found that their reactivities with exogenous substrates are related to the dihedral angles defined by two CuS2<br />
planes.[1] This finding was also examined from the DFT calculation of the two complexes with bent and planar<br />
Cu2S2 structures. The atomic charges on Cu and S atom were localized when the dihedral angles were decreased;<br />
1.137, -0.470 for the bent one and 1.<strong>10</strong>7, -0.450 for the planar one, respectively. These results indicate that the<br />
reactivities of disulfidodicopper(II) complexes depend upon the nucleophilicities of S atoms affected by the<br />
localized charge.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Y. Kajita, J. Matsumoto, I. Takahashi, S. Hirota, Y. Funahashi, T. Ozawa, and H. Masuda, Eur. J. Inorg.<br />
Chem. accepted.<br />
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P126. Preparation and Characterization of Manganese Schiff Base<br />
Complexes as Models for PSII<br />
T. Matsushita, H. Imagawa, H. Asada, M. Kasuno, and M. Fujiwara<br />
Department of Materials Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Ryukoku University,<br />
Seta, Otsu 520-2194 Japan<br />
e-mail: matusita@chem.ryukoku.ac.jp<br />
Manganese ions are believed to function dioxygen generation from water in PSII of green plants. So far many<br />
model manganese compounds have been prepared and characterized to mimic this process. However, a few<br />
artificial photosynthetic dioxygen generation using higher-valent manganese complexes has been reported.<br />
Previously we have reported on the preparation of a series of dichloromanganese(IV) Schiff base complexes,<br />
their molecular structures and reactions with water, which can generate dioxygen [1-4].<br />
In this study we have prepared and characterized dinucleating Schiff base ligands, which were obtained by the<br />
reaction of triethylenetetramine and salicylaldehyde derivatives, and their manganese(III) complexes(Fig.1).<br />
Moreover, novel dinucleating ligands, which were derived from 5, 5’-methylene-bis-salicylaldehyde and<br />
alkylesters of 1 : 1 condensation product of 5-carboxysalicylaldehyde and ethylenediamine, and their<br />
manganese(III) complexes have been prepared. All the manganese complexes were identified by several<br />
physico-chemical measurements. These manganese(III) Schiff base complexes have been allowed to react with<br />
chlorine to form the corresponding manganese(IV) complexes and then with water molecules. The reactions of<br />
the manganese(III) complexes with Cl2 and then water have been monitored by measuring the changes in UVvisible<br />
spectra and cyclic voltammograms. In the visible spectra, new intense bands around 600 nm were<br />
observed by the addition of Cl2 to the solutions of manganese(III) complexes, which can be assigned to charge<br />
transfer transitions from Cl - to Mn. These bands decreased in intensity by the addition of water. In addition, in<br />
the CV, new cathodic waves appeared near -0.9 V vs. SCE by the addition of water after addition of Cl2 to the<br />
solutions of manganese(III) complexes, which disappeared by passing through argon. These results indicate that<br />
the present manganese(III) complexes can be oxidized by Cl2 to yield dichloromanganese(IV) complexes, which<br />
can react with water to generate dioxygen. Moreover, amounts of dioxygen generated by the reactions of the<br />
manganese(IV) complexes with water have been monitored by using an oxygen electrode. We have confirmed<br />
dioxygen evolved from water, but their yields are low: about 3 to 5% based on the manganese complexes, which<br />
may be caused by some decomposition of the complexes. In addition, heterodinuclear complexes which include<br />
both manganese(III) and copper(II) ions have been prepared and characterized.<br />
X X<br />
N N<br />
X<br />
N N<br />
Y OH<br />
OH HO<br />
Y<br />
Y<br />
Mn(OAc)3・2H2O<br />
or<br />
X = H, CH3, Y = H, 5-Cl, 5-Br, 5-NO2, 5-COOEt, 5-SO3Na, Z = Cl - , OAc - Fig. 1. Dinuclear manganese(III) complexes<br />
studied.<br />
References:<br />
[1] T. Matsushita, M. Fujiwara, and T. Shono, Chem. Lett., 1981(5), 631.<br />
[2] T. Matsushita, H. Kono, and T. Shono, Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn., 54(9), 2646 (1981).<br />
[3] M. Fujiwara, T. Matsushita, and T. Shono, Polyhedron, 4(11), 1895 (1985).<br />
[4] H. Asada, M. Fujiwara, and T. Matsushita, Polyhedron, 19 (18), 2039 (2000).<br />
X X<br />
N Z N<br />
X<br />
N<br />
Z<br />
N<br />
Y O Z<br />
O O<br />
Y<br />
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P127. Metal-ion Mediated Hoogsteen-type Base Pairs Between the Natural<br />
Pyrimidine Bases and Artificial 1-deaza and 1, 3-dideazapurine Bases<br />
D.A. Megger, F.A. Polonius, J. Müller<br />
Inorganic Chemistry, Dortmund University of Technology, Otto-Hahn-Str. 6, 44227, Dortmund, Germany<br />
e-mail: dominik.megger@tu-dortmund.de<br />
In the past few years many new base pairs containing artificial nucleobases have been reported. Those base pairs<br />
are mediated by hydrogen bonding, metal-ion binding, hydrophobic interactions or a combination of these<br />
interactions. As had been reported earlier, the incorporation of 19 metal ions in a row was achieved in our group<br />
using 1-deazaadenine D as base complementary to a deprotonated thymine T.[1] In this case, Hoogsteen-type<br />
base pairs are formed by one hydrogen bond and two coordinative bonds (Fig. A).<br />
The aim of our current work is the investigation of the metal-ion binding properties of oligonucleotides<br />
containing the artificial nucleobases 1, 3-dideazaadenine dD and 1, 3-dideaza-6-nitropurine dN. The reason for<br />
choosing dD as an artificial nucleobase is on the one hand the easier accessibility of dD compared to D and on<br />
the other hand the formal substitution of the N3 atom by a CH-group. This defunctionalisation of the nucleobase<br />
allows metal-ion binding only via the Hoogsteen edge. In case of dN we intend to develop an artificial<br />
nucleobase that is able to form metal-ion mediated Hoogsteen-type base pairs with cytosine C (Fig. B).<br />
The results of UV- and CD-spectroscopic experiments with oligonucleotides containing the above mentioned<br />
nucleobases in absence and presence of several metal ions will be discussed. Additionally the pKa values of the<br />
nucleosides of D, dD and dN will be presented.<br />
References:<br />
[1] F.-A. Polonius, J. Müller, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2007, 46, 5602-5604.<br />
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P128. Antimicrobial Activity of the Co(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) Complexes<br />
with N-benzyloxycarbonyl-S-phenylalanine<br />
D. Mitić a , M. Milenković b , S. Milosavljević a , Z. Miodragović a , K. Anđelković a and<br />
Dj. Miodragović a<br />
a<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Studentski trg 12-16, 1<strong>10</strong>00 Belgrade, Serbia<br />
e-mail: dmiodrag@chem.bg.ac.yu<br />
b<br />
Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe<br />
450, Serbia<br />
There is a pressing need for new antifungal agents because of the fast development of resistance of<br />
microorganisms to the state-of-the-art drugs currently used to treat different fungal infections. For this reason, the<br />
elaboration of new types of antifungal agents is presently a very real task. A promising field for this search is<br />
metal-based drugs. Metal-based drugs have a different mode of action compared to the commonly used<br />
commercial polyene and azole antifungal drugs. Treatment of fungal cells with, for example, Cu(II) and Ag(I)<br />
complexes [1] resulted in a reduced amount of ergosterol in the cell membrane and a subsequent increase in its<br />
permeability.<br />
In spite of interesting biological activities, only a few complexes with N-Boc amino acids have been described. As<br />
N-benzyloxycarbonylglycine has favorable membrane penetration properties [2], in our previous paper the<br />
preparation of neutral complexes of this ligand with various metal ions was described [3]. The antimicrobial<br />
activity of the obtained metal complexes was also determined and it was established that among the investigated<br />
strains, the Zn(II) and Co(II) complexes were selective, acting only against the yeast Candida albicans. In a<br />
further investigation, the complex of Zn(II) with N-benzyloxycarbonyl-S-alanine was synthesized and was shown<br />
to possess the same selectivity against Candida albicans [4].<br />
In this study, new complex compounds of Zn(II), Cd(II) and Co(II) with N-benzyloxycarbonyl-S-phenylalanine<br />
(1-3) were synthesized and characterized. As N-benzyloxycarbonyl-S-phenylalanine is more hydrophobic (and<br />
more lipophilic) than N-Boc-glycine and N-Boc-S-alanine, it was supposed that these complexes could have<br />
better antimicrobial activities than the previously investigated ones.<br />
MIC values obtained for complexes are lower than MIC values obtained for ligand and simple metal salts. The<br />
comparison of MIC value of complex 2 with MIC value of complex with N-Boc-gly indicates that substitution of<br />
N-Boc-gly with N-Boc-S-phe ligand resulted in a more than twelve fold increase in the anti-Candida activity,<br />
from 1.11 to 0.09 mM. The increase in activity was also observed for complexes 1 and 3 [5]. The increase in the<br />
lipophilicity of N-benzyloxycarbonyl–S-phenylalaninato ligand is probably the reason for the better penetration<br />
of the complexes with this ligand in comparison to the complexes with N-Boc-glycine or N-Boc-S-alanine.<br />
It is interesting to note that Hitherto investigated complexes with N-benzyloxycarbonyl-amino acids exhibited<br />
the best activity against the yeast Candida albicans of the until now investigated bacterial and fungal strains.<br />
Complex 2 has MIC value almost the same as that of the standard drug nystatin in the case of Candida albicans<br />
ATCC 24433.<br />
Acknowledgement: This investigation was supported by the Ministry of Science of the Republic of Serbia,<br />
Grant No. 1420<strong>10</strong>.<br />
References:<br />
[1] D.M. Lambert, G.K.E. Scriba, J.H. Poupaert, P. Dumont, Eur. J. Pharm. Sci. 4, 159 (1996).<br />
[2] B.S. Creaven, D. A. Egan, D. Karcz, K. Kavanagh, M. McCann, M. Mahon, A. Noble, B. Thati, M. Walsh, J.<br />
Inorg. Biochem. <strong>10</strong>1, 1<strong>10</strong>8 (2007).<br />
[3] D.U. Miodragović, D.M. Mitić, Z.M. Miodragović, G.A. Bogdanović, Ž.J. Vitnik, M. D. Vitorović, M.Đ.<br />
Radulović, B.J. Nastasijević, I.O. Juranić, K.K. Anđelković, Inorg. Chim. Acta 361, 86 (2008).<br />
[4] D.M. Mitić, Đ.U. Miodragović, D.M. Sladić, Ž.J. Vitnik, Z.M. Miodragović, K.K.<br />
Anđelković, M.Đ. Radulović, N.O. Juranić, J. Serb. Chem. Soc. (2008), in press.<br />
[5] D. Mitić, M. Milenković, S. Milosavljević, D. Gođevac, Z. Miodragović, K. Anđelković, Dj. Miodragović,<br />
submited for Eur. J. Med. Chem.<br />
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P129. Selenium, Tellurium and Transition Metals as Chemical Ingredients<br />
of Intelligent Antioxidants<br />
H. Mohammed a , S. Mecklenburg a , M. Doering a , S. Shaaban a , T. Burkholz a , C. Collins b ,<br />
M. Abbas a , A. Anwar a , C. Jacob Claus a<br />
a Bioorganic Chemistry, University of Saarland, University Campus, 66123, Saarbruecken, Germany,<br />
b School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, University of Exeter, Stocker Road, Exeter, UK<br />
e-mail: h.mohammed@mx.uni-saarland.de<br />
Elements such as selenium and tellurium are generally not too popular in Bioinorganic Chemistry. Nonetheless,<br />
the combination of selenium, tellurium and various transition metal ions in chemically simple molecules<br />
provides a successful recipe for powerful pro- and antioxidants, which may be further ‘spiced' by the addition of<br />
organic redox centres [1, 2]. Antioxidants are used against oxidative stress (OS), a disturbance in redox<br />
homeostasis associated with numerous human diseases. Importantly, OS is not a single molecule event, but is<br />
associated with the increase in intracellular concentrations of various reactive, oxidizing species, and loss of<br />
antioxidant defence. Since reactive oxygen species (ROS), iron and copper ions are among the major culprits<br />
causing and propagating OS, we have considered the design of multifunctional molecules which combine the<br />
ability to remove ROS and bind (and disarm) adventitious metal ions [2]. These molecules are synthesised using<br />
various synthetic techniques, including multicomponent reactions and integrate one or more sulfur, selenium and<br />
tellurium redox centres with macrocycles, phenolic and quinone-based redox sites [3]. They exhibit an exciting<br />
electrochemical behaviour and bind/exchange zinc, copper and iron ions [1]. They are catalytically active and,<br />
when tested in skin cell culture, show strong antioxidant effects, probably due to catalytic destruction of ROS<br />
and exchange of beneficial zinc ions for toxic copper/iron ions.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Mecklenburg, S.; Collins, C. A.; Doring, M.; Burkholz, T.; Abbas, M.; Fry, F. H.; Pourzand, C.; Jacob,<br />
C. Phosphorus Sulfur and Silicon and the Related Elements 2008, 1<strong>83</strong> (4), 863-88.<br />
[2] Collins, C. A.; Fry, F. H.; Holme, A. L.; Yiakouvaki, A.; Al-Qenaei, A.; Pourzand, C.; Jacob, C. Org.<br />
Biomol. Chem. 2005, 3 (8), 1541-1546.<br />
[3] Shabaan, S.; Abbas, M.; Jacob, C. 2008, Manuscript in preparation.<br />
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P130. Mo and W Containing Formate Dehydrogenases:<br />
Structural and Biochemical Characterization<br />
C. Mota a , M.G. Rivas a , P.J. Gonzalez a , C.D. Brondino b , J.J.G. Moura a , I. Moura a<br />
a<br />
REQUIMTE/CQFB - Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia - UNL, Quinta da Torre,<br />
2829-516, Caparica, Portugal,<br />
b<br />
Departamento de Física, Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas -UN, Barrio El Pozo, 3000, Santa Fe,<br />
Argentina<br />
e-mail: cristianomota@dq.fct.unl.pt<br />
Formate dehydrogenases (Fdh) belong to the DMSO reductase family and catalyze the two electron oxidation of<br />
formate to carbon dioxide via a cleavage of the C-H bond [1]. The oxidized active site of these enzymes can<br />
contain a hexacoordinated molybdenum or tungsten atom [2, 3, 4]. The reaction mechanism of these enzymes<br />
seems to involve pentacoordinated or hexacoordinated species in presence or absence of inhibitors, respectively<br />
[5, 6]. The present work reports biochemical and EPR studies of a Mo- and a W-Fdh isolated from Desulfovibrio<br />
desulfuricans ATCC 27774 and Desulfovibrio gigas, respectively. The main aim is to compare the catalytic<br />
properties of these enzymes to evaluate the relevance of the metal in the active site.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Khangulov S. V., Gladyshev V. N., Dismukes G. C., Stadtman T. C. Biochemistry 37 (1998), 3518-3528.<br />
[2] H. Raaijmakers, S. Macieira, J.M. Dias, S. Teixeira, S. Bursakov, R. Huber, J.J. Moura, I. Moura, M.J.<br />
Romao. Structure <strong>10</strong> (2002) 1261-1272.<br />
[3] M. Jormakka, S. Tornroth, B. Byrne, S. Iwata. Science 295 (2002) 1863-1868.<br />
[4] M. Jormakka, S. Tornroth, J. Abramson, B. Byrne, S. Iwata. Acta Crystallogr. D. Biol. Crystallogr. 58<br />
(2002) 160-162.<br />
[5] J.C. Boyington, V.N. Gladyshev, S.V. Khangulov, T.C. Stadtman, P.D. Sun. Science 275 (1997) 1305-1308.<br />
[6] M.G. Rivas, P.J. González, C.D. Brondino, J.J.G. Moura, I. Moura. J. Inorg. Biochem. <strong>10</strong>1 (2007)<br />
(11-12):1617-1622.<br />
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P131. Acid-Base Properties of 2'-Deoxyribose versus Ribose Nucleotides<br />
A. Mucha a , B. Knobloch a , M. Jeżowska-Bojczuk b , H. Kozłowski b , R.K.O. Sigel a<br />
a Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Zürich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057, Zürich, Switzerland,<br />
b Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, F. Joliot Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong>, Wrocław, Poland<br />
e-mail: ariel@eto.wchuwr.pl<br />
The extent of the influence of the exchange of a ribose by a 2'-deoxyribose on the acid-base properties of<br />
nucleotides has so far not yet been determined in detail. In this study, we have measured by potentiometric pH<br />
titrations in aqueous solution the acidity constants of the 5'-mono-, 5'-di- and 5'-triphosphates of 2'deoxyadenosine<br />
[i.e., of H2(dAMP) ± , H2(dADP) – and H2(dATP) 2– ] as well as of the 5'-di- and 5'-triphosphates of<br />
2'-deoxyguanosine [i.e., of H2(dGDP) – and H2(dGTP) 2– ] (see Fig.1). These in total 12 acidity constants are<br />
compared with the corresponding ribose derivatives, which have been measured under the same experimental<br />
conditions (published data). The results show that all protonation sites in the 2'-deoxynucleotides are more basic<br />
than in their ribose counterparts. The influence of the 2'-OH group is thereby dependent on the number of 5'phosphate<br />
groups as well as on the nature of the purine nucleobase. The basicity of N7 in guanine nucleotides is<br />
most significantly enhanced (about 0.2 pK units), the effect on the phosphate groups and the N1H or (N1H) +<br />
sites is less pronounced but clearly present. In addition, for the dAMP, dADP and dATP systems 1 H-NMR<br />
chemical shift change studies in D2O in dependence on pD were carried out confirming the results from the<br />
potentiometric pH titrations and showing that the nucleotides are in their anti conformation. [1] Overall, our<br />
results are not only of relevance for metal ion binding to nucleotides or nucleic acids, but also constitute an exact<br />
basis for the calculation, determination, and understanding of perturbed pKa values in DNAzymes and ribozymes<br />
needed for an acid-base mechanism in catalysis.<br />
Figure 1. The chemical structures of the investigated nucleotides.<br />
Acknowledgements: Financial support from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF-Förderungsprofessur<br />
to R.K.O.S., PP002-114759/1), the Polish State Committee for Scientific Research (KBN Grant No. N.204 029<br />
32/0791), the Universities of Zürich and Wrocław, and within the COST D39 programme from the Swiss State<br />
Secretariat for Education and Research is gratefully acknowledged, as are the International Relations Office of<br />
the University of Zürich (fellowship to A.M.) and helpful hints by Prof. Dr. H. Sigel (University of Basel).<br />
References:<br />
[1] A. Mucha, B. Knobloch, M. Jeżowska-Bojczuk, H. Kozłowski, R.K.O. Sigel, Comparison of the Acid-Base<br />
Properties of Ribose and 2'-Deoxyribose Nucleotides, Chem. Eur. J., 2008, DOI: <strong>10</strong>.<strong>10</strong>02/chem.200800496<br />
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P132. Transferrin Fibrillation and Iron Nanomineralization<br />
A. Mukherjee a , S. Ghosh b , M. A. Barnett c , J. P. Willaims a , N. Wilson d , P. J. Sadler a ,<br />
S. Verma b<br />
a<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Gibbett Hill Road, CV47AL, Coventry, United Kingdom,<br />
b<br />
Chemistry, Indian Institute of technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India<br />
c<br />
Research Support Services, University of Warwick, Department of Chemistry, CV47AL, Coventry, United<br />
Kingdom<br />
d<br />
Physics, University of Warwick, Gibbett Hill Road, CV47AL, Coventry, United Kingdom<br />
e-mail: arindam.mukherjee@warwick.ac.uk<br />
Aggregation of extracelluar proteins and peptides such as prion protein, alpha-synuclein, insulin, beta2microglobulin<br />
and amyloid beta- peptide is found in patients with various neurodegenerative diseases, e.g.<br />
Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Halloverden-spatz disease [1]. Fe, Mn, Cu are known to induce oxidative stress,<br />
and in addition abnormal iron deposits are found in the brains of dementia patients. We are investigating the<br />
possibility that human serum transferrin (hTf), an extracellular Fe(III)-transporting glycoprotein [2] present in<br />
blood and in brain could play a role in iron deposition. Using various types of microscopy (TEM, AFM, SEM),<br />
we have found that human serum transferrin readily forms fibres, typically 200-300 nm wide, on various<br />
surfaces (e.g. carbon, formvar, mica)[3]. Fibrillation is observed with apo-, holo-, Mn2III-hTf, Bi2III-hTf and<br />
holo deglycosylated hTf. Thus the glycan chains and the metal appear to have little or no role in fibril formation.<br />
Periodic iron nanomineralization was observed in fibrils of holo-hTf. TEM experiments show that fibrils can<br />
form under physiologically relevant conditions. Mass spectrometry shows that transferrin can form dimers and<br />
trimers in the gas phase. Other proteins from the same family such as lactoferrin and ovo-transferrin also<br />
undergo fibrillation on carbon-coated formvar surfaces.<br />
References:<br />
[1] A. Khan, J.P. Dobson, C. Exley, Free Rad. Biol. Med. 2006, 40, 557.<br />
[2] H. Sun, H. Li and P.J. Sadler, Chem. Rev. 1999, 99, 2817.<br />
[3] S.Ghosh, A. Mukherjee, P.J. Sadler, S. Verma, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2008, 47, 2217.<br />
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P133. Crystal structures of Cytochrome C Peroxidase from Pseudomonas<br />
stutzeri in Active and Inactive Forms<br />
A. Mukhopadhyay, J. Trincão, C. Trimoteo, C. Bonifacio, I. Moura, M. J. Romão<br />
REQUIMTE/CQFB, Departamento de Química, FCT, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica,<br />
Portugal<br />
Bacterial di-heme Cytochrome c Peroxidase (CCP) is essential to maintain H2O2 below toxic levels by catalyzing<br />
its reduction to H2O. Bacterial CCP consists of two heme domains, one harboring the electron transfer heme<br />
(E heme) and the other the peroxidatic heme (P heme). The crystal structure of the CCP from Pseudomonas<br />
stutzeri was obtained in two different redox states. The oxidized form (inactive) crystal structure was refined to<br />
1.6 Å resolution[1]. In this structure the peroxidatic heme is coordinated to six ligands. The reduced form, in the<br />
active mixed valence state, was refined to 2.02 Å resolution and has a water molecule bound to the peroxidatic<br />
heme. These two structures have significant conformational differences in some regions, in particular around the<br />
P heme and the interface between the two domains. Previous studies indicate that CCP from P. stutzeri has a<br />
very high affinity for calcium [2]. This property has been addressed from a structural point of view. Structural<br />
data will also be obtained for the CCP from the same organism in the calcium free state in the oxidized form.<br />
These structures, along with the IN and OUT forms of P. Nautica [3] will help to obtain a better understanding<br />
of the electron transfer mechanism within di-heme CCP and also of the role of the calcium in its activation and<br />
mechanism.<br />
Acknowledgement: This work was supported by the post-doctoral grant SFRH/BPD/30142/2006<br />
References:<br />
[1] C. Bonifácio, C. A. Cunha, A. Müller, C. G. Timóteo, J. M. Dias, I. Moura M. J. Romão, Acta Cryst. D59,<br />
345, (2003).<br />
[2] C. G. Timóteo, P. Tavares, C. F. Goodhew, L. C. Duarte, K. Jumel, F. M. Gírio, S. Harding, G. W. Pettigrew,<br />
I. Moura, J. Biol. Inorg. Chem., 8, 29, (2003)<br />
[3] J. M. Dias, T. Alves, C. Bonifacio, A. S. Pereira, J. Trincao, D. Bourgeois, I. Moura, M. J. Romao, Structure,<br />
12, 961, (2004)<br />
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P134. Electrocatalytic Aldehyde Oxidation and Acid Reduction by<br />
Hyperthermophilic Tungsten-containing Oxidoreductase on Ferredoxin-<br />
Modified Gold<br />
M. Nahid Hasan a , S. de Vries a , W.R. Hagen a , H.A. Heering b<br />
a.<br />
Department of Biotechnology, Delft University of Technology, Julianalaan 67, 2628 BC Delft, The<br />
Netherlands.<br />
b.<br />
Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Leiden University, Einsteinweg 55, 2333 CC Leiden, The Netherlands.<br />
The hyperthermophilic aldehyde:ferredoxin oxidoreductase (AOR) and glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate<br />
(GAP):ferredoxin oxidoreductase (GAPOR) from Pyrococcus furiosus form complexes with their native redox<br />
partner ferredoxin (Fd), chemisorbed on a gold electrode. With GAPOR, a well-developed non-turnover<br />
voltammetric response is observed at room temperature and pH 7.4, assigned to the [4Fe 4S] clusters of the<br />
enzyme and Fd, at 368mV and 3<strong>83</strong> mV, respectively. At 60ºC a catalytic oxidation wave is observed upon<br />
addition of the substrate GAP. With AOR, a broad, reversible non-turnover voltammetric response is observed at<br />
room temperature due to overlapping potentials of the Fd and AOR [4Fe-4S] clusters, in addition to<br />
tungstopterin species. The AOR / Fd complex formation on the electrode is corroborated by ellipsometric<br />
detection of Fd-labeled gold on immobilized AOR. At 80ºC and in the presence of the substrate crotonaldehyde,<br />
three distinct catalytic oxidation responses are observed. Remarkably, these responses are peak-shaped due to a<br />
rapid switch-off at high overpotentials, and are each accompanied by a peak due to the catalytic reduction of the<br />
produced acid. The averages of the oxidation and reduction peaks are found at 0.38 V, 0.27 V and 0.<strong>10</strong> V. The<br />
bi-directional AOR activity and potential-dependent switching are confirmed by colorimetric aldehyde analysis<br />
and dye mediated optical activity assays. A minimal mechanism is proposed, involving reversible productinduced<br />
switching between an aldehyde oxidizing form and an acid reducing form of the enzyme. The present<br />
work opens the way for the application of Fd electrodes in achieving controlled reduction of carboxylic acids on<br />
a preparative scale.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Hasan MN, Kwakernaak C, Sloof WG, Hagen WR, Heering HA (2006) J Biol Inorg Chem 11:651-662<br />
[2] Koehler BP, Mukund S, Conover RC, Dhawan I K, Roy R, Adams MWW, Johnson MK (1996) J Am Chem<br />
Soc 118:12391-12405<br />
[3] Mukund S, Adams MWW (1991) J Biol Chem 266:14208-14216<br />
[4] Hagedoorn P-L, Freije JR, Hagen WR (1999) FEBS Lett 462:66-70<br />
[5] van den Ban ECD, Willemen HM, Wassink H, Laane C, Haaker H (1999) Enzyme Microb Tech 25:251-257<br />
[6] Bernhardt PV (2006) Aust J Chem 59:233-256<br />
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P135. New Crystallographic Data Provide New Insights in the Catalytic<br />
Mechanism of Nitrate Reduction: Mo or Ligand-based Redox Chemistry?<br />
S. Najmudin a , C. Coelho a , J. Trincão a , P.J. González a , C. Brondino c , I. Moura a , J.J.G. Moura a ,<br />
C.C. Romão b and M. J. Romão a<br />
a<br />
REQUIMTE/CQFB, Departamento de Química, FCT-UNL, 2829-516 Monte de Caparica, Portugal.<br />
b<br />
Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica da Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Av da República, EAN, 2780-<br />
157, Oeiras, Portugal<br />
c<br />
Departamento de Física, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, 3000ZAA Santa Fe, Argentina.<br />
e-mail: mromao@dq.fct.unl.pt<br />
Nitrate reductases are key enzymes present in the biological cycle of nitrogen and catalyze the conversion of<br />
nitrate to nitrite. We have performed extensive crystallographic studies on two periplasmic nitrate reductases: the<br />
enzyme from Desulfovibrio desulfuricans ATCC 27774 (DdNapA) is a monomeric protein of 80 kDa harbouring a<br />
bis-molybdopterin guanine dinucleotide (bis-MGD) active site and a [4Fe-4S] cluster and its crystal structure was<br />
solved to 1.9Å resolution [1, 2] while Nap from Cupriavidus necator (CnNapAB) comprises a 91 kDa catalytic<br />
subunit (NapA) and a di-haem c-type cytochrome 17 kDa subunit (NapB) involved in electron transfer. The<br />
CnNapAB crystal structure was solved to atomic resolution (1.5 Å) [3]. For both Naps, crystals were prepared in<br />
different conditions when reacted with reducing agents, substrate or inhibitors and the corresponding structures<br />
were solved.<br />
The good quality of the diffraction data allowed us to perform a detailed structural study of the active site and, on<br />
that basis, the sixth Mo ligand, originally proposed to be an OH ligand, was clearly assigned as a sulfur atom after<br />
refinement and analysis of the B-factors of all the structures. This unexpected result was confirmed by<br />
independent means. Furthermore, for six of the seven datasets, the S-S distance between the sulfur ligand and the<br />
Sγ atom of the Mo ligand CysA140 was substantially shorter than the van der Waals contact distance and varies<br />
between 2.2 Å and 2.85 Å, indicating a partial disulfide bond:<br />
Mo S<br />
This new and unexpected coordination sphere of Mo derived from our studies led us to revise the currently<br />
accepted reaction mechanism for nitrate reductases. Proposals for a new mechanism are discussed taking into<br />
account a molybdenum and ligand-based redox chemistry, rather than the currently accepted redox chemistry<br />
based solely on the Mo atom. We propose that reduction of nitrate to nitrite involves a combined Mo and ligandbased<br />
redox chemistry of the active site probably via a sulfoxide-ligated Mo-S=O species, instead of the currently<br />
accepted redox chemistry based solely on the Mo atom in the redox cycle of the enzyme. These results show that<br />
distinct aspects attributed to the chemistry of Mo inorganic complexes to date, can also occur in mononuclear Moenzymes<br />
of the DMSO reductase family, opening new research directions in the study of these proteins.<br />
Acknowledgement:.<br />
This work was supported by projectsPOCI/QUI/57641/2004 and PTDC/QUI/64733/2006 financed by the program<br />
POCI20<strong>10</strong> and co-financed by FEDER.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Dias et al. Structure, 1999, 7, 65-79.<br />
[2] Coelho et al. Acta Cryst. 2007, F63, 516-519.<br />
[3] Najmudin et al, J Biol Inorg Chem. 2008 Jun;13(5):737-53<br />
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S<br />
RS SR<br />
Mo VI<br />
S<br />
Cys<br />
S<br />
S<br />
RS SR<br />
Mo V<br />
RS SR<br />
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P136. An Ethanol/Dioxygen Biofuel Cell Based on Alcohol Dehydrogenase-<br />
and Bilirubin Oxidase-immobilized Electrodes<br />
N. Nakamura , K. Murata, K. Kajiya, M. Masuda, and H. Ohno<br />
Department of Biotechnology and Life Science, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Koganei,<br />
Tokyo 184-8588, Japan<br />
e-mail: nobu1@cc.tuat.ac.jp<br />
Biofuel cells using enzymes as a catalyst have attracted considerable attention because biomass products such as<br />
ethanol, glucose, and fructose, which are easy for handling, may be used as a fuel. The achevement of the fast<br />
electron transfer between enzymes and electrodes on both electrodes (an anode and a cathode) is one of the most<br />
immportant themes to construct a highly efficient biofuel cell.<br />
Anode: When nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD + /NADH)-dependent enzymes are used as an anode<br />
catalyst, the electrochemical regeneration of NAD + at high rate constants and low over potential is an important<br />
issue. Many compounds have been investigated as potential redox-mediators for electrocatalytic oxidation of<br />
NADH so far. In this study, the novel bioanode using NAD(H)-dependent alcohol dehydrogenase was<br />
constructed. The electrochemical polymerization of ruthenium(II) tris(5-amino-1, <strong>10</strong>-phenanthroline) ([Ru(5phenNH2)3]<br />
2+ ) in nonaqueous solution (0.1M TBAP acetonitrile) was performed by the continuous cycling of the<br />
potential of the working electrode according to a similar method reported previously [1]. The cyclic<br />
voltammogram shows the typical Ru(II/III) redox couple with E = +1.2 V when the potential of a glassy carbon<br />
electrode was cycled between −1.0 and +1.5 V (vs. Ag/AgCl). After the electrode is transferred to a pH 7.0<br />
phosphate buffer solution, the redox couple was observed at E = −25 mV (vs. Ag/AgCl). The plot of the redox<br />
potential versus pH was linear with the slope −55 mV/pH, indicating that protons take part in the redox reaction<br />
of the polymer. It was found that the poly-[Ru(5-phenNH2)3] 2+ formed onto a carbon black-modified carbon<br />
paper electrode was an effective catalyst for electrochemical oxidation of NADH. A high current densitybioanode<br />
was fabricated from the poly-[Ru(5-phenNH2)3] 2+ modified electrode that was coated with a layer of<br />
poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) and NAD(H)-dependent alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH). In the<br />
presence of <strong>10</strong> mM NAD + and 1 M ethanol, well-defined faradaic currents were observed and the current density<br />
reached a value as large as 2.5 mA/cm 2 at 800 rpm rotation rate.<br />
Cathode: A direct electron transfer type<br />
biocathode was fabricated using bilirubin<br />
oxidase which is a one of multi-copper<br />
oxidases and catalyzes reduction of<br />
dioxygen to water. Bilirubin oxidase was<br />
adsorbed onto a carbon black-modified<br />
carbon paper electrode whose surface had<br />
been electrochemically oxidized. The<br />
observed current density was about 0.7<br />
mA/cm 2 in an air-saturated buffer solution<br />
(pH 7.0) at 800 rpm rotation rate.<br />
Biofuel cell: The alcohol dehydrogenasemodified<br />
electrode and the bilirubin<br />
oxidase-modified electrode were combined<br />
to prepare an alcohol/dioxygen biofuel cell.<br />
The prepared biofuel cell without a<br />
separator showed the open circuit potential<br />
of 0.45 V, the short circuit current of 0.6<br />
mA/cm 2 , and the maximum power density<br />
of 0.08 mW/cm 2 at the cell voltage of 0.25<br />
V with stirring solution at 800 rpm under air-saturated condition (figure 1).<br />
0<br />
0 0.2 0.4 0.6<br />
Current density/ mA cm -2<br />
Reference<br />
[1] C.D. Ellis, L.D. Margerum, R.W. Murray, T.J. Meyer, Inorg. Chem., 22, 12<strong>83</strong> (19<strong>83</strong>).<br />
E cell / V<br />
0.5<br />
0.4<br />
0.3<br />
0.2<br />
0.1<br />
<strong>10</strong>0<br />
Figure 1. The dependences of cell potential (dotted lines) of<br />
the biofuel cell and of the power output (solid lines) on the<br />
current density. The measurements were performed in<br />
phosphate buffer pH 7.0 without stirring (open triangle) and<br />
with stirring at 800 rpm (closed circle) under air-saturated<br />
conditions.<br />
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P137. Synthesis of New Oxo-vanadium(IV) Coordination Compounds and<br />
Evaluation of Their Insulin Mimetic Actvity<br />
J. Nilsson, a M. Haukka, b E. Degerman, c D. Rehder, d E. Nordlander a<br />
a Inorganic Chemistry Research Group, Chemical Physics, Center for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,<br />
Lund University, Getingevägen 6, SE-22<strong>10</strong>0 Lund, Sweden<br />
email: jessica.nilsson@chemphys.lu.se<br />
b Department of Chemistry, University of Joensuu, Box 111, FI-80<strong>10</strong>1 Joensuu, Finland<br />
c Department of Experimental Medical Science, Biomedical Center, Lund University, SE-221 48 Lund, Sweden<br />
d Institut für Anorganische und Angewandte Chemie, Universität Hamburg, Martin-Luther-King-Platz 6, D-<br />
20146 Hamburg, Germany<br />
With the intention of preparing new insulin mimetic compounds, two new V(IV) oxo complexes of the<br />
tetradentate ligand N-(2-hydroxybenzyl)-N, N-bis(2-pyridylmethyl)amine, L, (Figure 1a) have been prepared and<br />
characterized by NMR and IR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, elemental analysis and X-ray diffraction. In<br />
vitro effects on the insulin signaling pathways of the new complexes [V IV O(HSO4)(L)] (Figure 1b) and<br />
[V IV O(Cl2)(L)] . MeOH as well as of a related V(IV) oxo complex of trispyridylmethylamine [1] have been<br />
investigated. Neither of the complexes did, however, show the insulin mimetic effect observed for VOSO4 or<br />
Na3VO4 salts. In fact this type of tetradentate coordinating ligands seems to inhibit the inherent insulin mimetic<br />
effect of vanadium. To investigate this further we are now in the process of developing complexes containing<br />
derivates of the original ligand, altering the coordination mode as well as the hydro/lipophilicity.<br />
N<br />
a) b)<br />
N<br />
Figure 1. a) The ligand, N-(2-hydroxybenzyl)-N, N-bis(2-pyridylmethyl)amine, used for synthesis of the new<br />
complexes, one of which is b) [V IV O(HSO4)(L)].<br />
Acknowledgements: The authors would like to thank The Research School in Pharmaceutical Science (FLÄK),<br />
The Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher education (STINT), The<br />
European Cooperation in the Field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST Action D21) and The Royal<br />
Physiographic Society in Lund for financial support.<br />
Reference:<br />
[1] Y. Tajika, K. Tsuge and Y. Sasaki, Dalton Trans., 1438 (2005)<br />
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P138. Electrocatalytic Epoxidation of Olefins Using Iron(III)<br />
Tetraphenylporphyrin Chloride as a Model of Cytochrome P-450<br />
M. Noroozifar, M. Khorasani-Motlagh, A. Naghi Torabi<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Sistan & Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran, P.O.Box: 98155-147<br />
e-mail: mnoroozifar@chem.usb.ac.ir<br />
The cytochromes P-450 are a superfamily of cysteine thiolate ligated heme iron enzymes that activate dioxygen<br />
for the insertion or addition of a single oxygen atom into a wide variety of substrates, including alkanes to form<br />
alcohols, alkenes to form epoxides, sulfides to form sulfoxides, etc. [1-2]. The chemical oxidation of alkene<br />
catalyzed metalloporphyrins in mimicking cytochrome P-450 has been studied extensively. Literature oxidations<br />
have been carried out almost exclusively by chemical methods in the catalytic reactions. The oxidants, which are<br />
also oxygen atom sources, include organic alkyl peroxides, peracids, iodosyl benzene as well as inorganic<br />
compounds. Almost two decades ago, however, Groves and Gilbert demonstrated the olefin epoxidation could be<br />
effected electrochemically [3]. They used an iron porphyrin as the catalyst in solution and water as the oxygen<br />
source.<br />
We describe here an electrocatalytic cycle (Scheme I) in which Fe(III)-porphyrin undergoes two-electron<br />
electro-oxidation. This cycle is of special interest since it contains the essential elements of the cytochrome P-<br />
450 catalytic cycle: metalloporphyrin catalyst, substrate, reducing equivalents. FeTPPCl, (TPP =<br />
tetraphenylporphyrin) in an acetone aqueous Na2SO4 two phase system media, have been used for<br />
electrocatalytic epoxidation of olefins. The epoxidation reactions have been monitored by gas chromatographic<br />
analysis. Optimization of the electrolysis conditions and estimation of the reaction mechanism are discussed.<br />
OH<br />
1.1 V 1.5 V<br />
P - Fe(III) P- Fe(IV)= O P - Fe(V) = O<br />
O<br />
Scheme I<br />
or<br />
P .+ -Fe(IV) = O<br />
References:<br />
[1] M. Sono, M. P. Roach, E. D. Coulter, J. H. Dawson, Chem. Rev., 96 (1996) 2841.<br />
[2] S. G. Sligar, Essays Biochem., 34 (1999) 71.<br />
[3] J. T.Groves, J. A. Gilbert, Inorg. Chem., 25 (1986) 123.<br />
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P139. The Methylation of Monofunctional Dienplatin Affects Conformation<br />
of DNA Adducts and Their Processing by DNA Polymerases<br />
O. Novakova a , J. Malina a , G. Natile b , V. Brabec a<br />
a<br />
Institute of Biophysics AS CR v.v.i., Kralovopolska 135, 612 65, Brno, Czech Republic<br />
e-mail: olga@ibp.cz<br />
b<br />
Department Farmaco-Chimico, University of Bari, Via E. Orabona 4, I-70125, Bari, Italy<br />
To learn more about structure-function relationship of platinum complexes and factors affecting inhibition by<br />
these compounds of DNA replication, we investigated DNA polymerization using DNA templates sitespecifically<br />
modified by the adducts of monofunctional [PtCl(dien)]+, dien = diethylenetriamine (dienplatin,<br />
dienPt) and its methylated derivatives in three sequence contexts. These adducts were characterized structurally<br />
and analyzed for their ability to affect DNA polymerization using two DNA polymerases which differed in<br />
processivity and fidelity. We found that character of DNA distortions induced by the adducts of the<br />
monofunctional complexes was dependent on the sequence context and extent of the methylation. The adducts of<br />
the methylated complexes strongly inhibited DNA polymerases in a sequence dependent manner whereas those<br />
of nonmethylated dienPt did not. Also interestingly, the polymerases discriminated between Me3dienPt and<br />
Me5dienPt adducts and the adducts of Me5dienPt strongly inhibited a single nucleotide misincorporation<br />
opposite the platinated nucleotide. The results indicate that the bulkiness of DNA adducts of monofunctional<br />
platinum complexes is a key factor in mechanism of the blockage of DNA polymerases.<br />
Acknowledgement: This research was supported by Grant Agency of the Czech Republic (Grant 203/06/1239)<br />
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P140. Metallothioneins – What Are Their Physiological Functions in<br />
Barley?<br />
J. Nymark Hegelund , M. Schiller , S. Husted , J.K. Schjoerring<br />
Agricultural Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, 1871, Frederiksberg C, Denmark<br />
e-mail: jnh@life.ku.dk<br />
Metallothioneins (MTs) are a family of small cysteine rich metalloproteins (Mr < <strong>10</strong> kDa). In vivo MTs have<br />
been found to coordinate Zn, Cu and Cd. Metallothioneins in mammals have been associated with numerous<br />
physiological functions such as heavy metal detoxification, scavenging of reactive oxygen species[1], and metal<br />
loading of transcription factors[2]. Transcripts of plant MTs are induced by metal ions, hormones, wounding and<br />
oxidative stress[3, 4, 5]. However at the protein level, plant MTs are not well characterized.<br />
The entire MT family of barley have been cloned to characterize their physiological functions and redundancies.<br />
We are particularly focusing on the importance of MTs during ear development in monocots. During grain<br />
development, Zn, Cu and possibly Cd are mobilized from roots and leaves and stored in the aleurone, embryo<br />
and endosperm tissues of the grain. Using the stabile Zn67 isotope as a tool, we have managed to relate Zn<br />
remobilization to the developing ear to the expression of barley MTs. Transcripts of 6 barley MTs are abundant<br />
in developing grains. However, the protein levels arising from the MT transcripts are uncertain. We chemically<br />
analyze the composition of Zn, Cu and Cd binding compounds in barley seeds using HPLC-ICP-MS and LC-<br />
ESI-QTOF-MS. These methods detect barley MTs expressed in and purified from E. coli. Ultimately, the<br />
identification of barley MTs in vivo will provide valuable new knowledge to the physiological functions of plant<br />
MTs.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Coyle P. et.al. (2002) Cell. Mol. Life Sci. 59 (2002) 627-647<br />
Metallothionein: The multipurpose protein<br />
[2] Huang M. et.al. (2004) J. Inorg. Biochem. 98 639-648<br />
Interprotein metal exchange between transcription factor IIIa and apo-metallothionein<br />
[3] Lü S. et.al. (2007) Transgenic Res 16:177-191<br />
The GUS reporter-aided analysis of the promoter activities of a rice metallothionein gene reveals different<br />
regulatory regions responsible for tissue-specific and inducible expression in transgenic Arabidopsis<br />
[4] Yuan J. et.al. (2008) Plant Physiol, April 2008, Vol. 146, pp. 1637-1650,<br />
Characteristic and Expression Analysis of a Metallothionein Gene, OsMT2b, Down-Regulated by Cytokinin<br />
Suggests Functions in Root Development and Seed Embryo Germination of Rice<br />
[5] Obertello M. et. al. (2007) MPMI Vol. 20: <strong>10</strong>, 1231-1240.<br />
Functional Analysis of the Metallothionein Gene cgMT1 Isolated from the Actinorhizal Tree Casuarina glauca<br />
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P141. Effect of Weak Interaction on the Electronic Structure and<br />
Electrochemical Properties of Pseudoazurin Met16X Mutants<br />
Y. Obara a , R. F. Abdelhamid a , K. Fujita b , D. E. Brown b , D. M. Dooley b , H. Tanaka c ,<br />
I. Kitagawa c , M. Okada c , and T. Kohzuma a<br />
a<br />
Institute of Applied Beam Science, Ibaraki University, Bunkyo 2-1-1, Mito, Ibaraki 3<strong>10</strong>-8512, Japan<br />
e-mail: 06nd603s@hcs.ibaraki.ac.jp<br />
b<br />
Department of Chemistry, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana 59717, U. S. A.<br />
c<br />
Hitachi Ltd , Omika-cho 7-1-1, Hitachi, Ibaraki 319-1292, Japan<br />
Pseudoazurin (PAz) is a blue copper protein, which functions as an electron carrier in several denitrifying<br />
bacteria. Very recently, we have reported the spectroscopic and electrochemical properties of Met16Phe,<br />
Met16Tyr, and Met16Trp mutants to elucidate the effects of the π-π interaction at the active site of blue copper<br />
protein [1, 2]. The introduction of aromatic amino acid in the vicinity of the blue copper active site shows<br />
a drastic spectroscopic changing and significantly higher redox potential as compared to the wild-type protein.<br />
Two different types of PAz mutants, Met16Lys and Met16Glu were constructed and studied to further explore<br />
the effects of weak interactions involving electrostatic effects on the structure and function of the blue copper<br />
active site.<br />
Wild-type PAz exhibits three intense absorption bands at 454 (ε = 1700 M -1 cm -1 ) and 594 (ε = 3700 M -1 cm -1 ) nm<br />
due to the SCys→Cu(II) ligand to metal charge transfer (LMCT) and a d-d transition at 753 nm (ε = 1700 M -1 cm -<br />
1 ). These assignments are based on the electronic structure analysis by Solomon and co-workers [3]. Perturbation<br />
of the ratios of the LMCT bands (A~460/A~600) by the substitution at Met16 reflects the structural changes around<br />
the active site [4]. The ratio of the absorption at 460 and 600 nm, A~460/A~600 of Met16Lys and Met16Glu<br />
pseudoazurin were estimated to be 0.54 and 0.64, respectively. These values are larger than that of wild-type<br />
PAz, and the larger A~460/A~600 values of Met16Lys and Met16Glu suggest the larger population of rhombic<br />
structure. X-band EPR spectra of the Met16Lys and Met16Glu variants showed almost identical spectra to the<br />
spectrum of Met16Val variant, which shows rhombic EPR spectral pattern. The redox potentials of Met16Lys<br />
and Met16Glu mutants were evaluated to be 306 and 245 mV vs NHE (pH 7.0), respectively. The redox<br />
potentials of the Met16Lys and Met16Glu are reasonably explained by the electrostatic effect of the side chain<br />
groups of Met16Lys and Met16Glu variants.<br />
Acknowledgement: A part of this work is supported by Research Promotion Bureau, Ministry of Education,<br />
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan to TK, a Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research from<br />
JSPS (No. 18550147), Japan to TK.<br />
References:<br />
[1] R. F. Abdelhamid, Y. Obara, Y. Uchida, T. Kohzuma, D. M. Dooley, D. E. Brown, H. Hori, J. Biol. Inorg.<br />
Chem, 12, 165 (2007).<br />
[2] R. F. Abdelhamid, Y. Obara, T. Kohzuma, J. Inorg. Biochem, <strong>10</strong>2, 1373 (2008).<br />
[3] E. I. Solomon and M. D. Lowery, Science, 259, 1575 (1993).<br />
[4] A. A. Gewirth and E. I. Solomon, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1<strong>10</strong>, 3811 (1988).<br />
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P142. Maturation Mechanism of a New Nitrile Hydratase Family Protein,<br />
Thiocyanate Hydrolase<br />
M. Odaka a , S. Hori a , T. Arakawa a , H. Nakayama b , N. Dohmae b , H. Mino c ,<br />
Y. Katayama d , M. Yohda a<br />
a<br />
Department of Biotechnology and Life Science, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 2-24-16<br />
Naka-cho, 184-8588, Koganei, Japan,<br />
b<br />
Biomolecular Characterization Team, RIKEN, 2-1 Hirosawa, 351-0198, Wako, Japan<br />
c<br />
Division.of Material Science (Physics), Nagoya University, Chikusa, 464-8602, Nagoya, Japan<br />
d<br />
Department of Environmental and Natural Resource S, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-5-8<br />
Saiwaicho, 1<strong>83</strong>-8509, Fuchu, Japan<br />
e-mail: modaka@cc.tuat.ac.jp<br />
Nitrile hydratase (NHase) family proteins are Co- or Fe-containing enzymes having two post-translationally<br />
modified Cys ligands, Cys-SO2H and Cys-SOH. NHase family proteins require their specific activator proteins<br />
for the functional expression. Here, we studied the function of P15K, the activator protein of a new Co-type<br />
NHase family protein, thiocyanate hydrolase (SCNase). SCNase catalyzes the hydrolysis of thiocyanate to<br />
carbonyl sulfide and ammonia. It consists of α, β and γ subunits and has a hetero-dodecamer structure, (αβγ)4.<br />
When P15K was co-expressed with each SCNase subunit in E. coli, only γsubunit which had the Co-binding site<br />
formed a stable 1: 1 complex (γP15K). In contrast, the isolated γ subunit (γ(+Co)) as well as γP15K<br />
(γ(+Co)P15K) was obtained when they were co-expressed in the Co-enriched medium. γ(+Co) as well as<br />
γ(+Co)P15K incorporated stoichiometric amounts of Co ions and possessed the Cys-SO2H modification like<br />
native SCNase, suggesting that these complexes are intermediate species in the maturation systems of SCNase.<br />
Then, we expressed SCNase (A) α, (B) β or (C) γ subunits in the presence of γ(+Co) using a cell free protein<br />
synthesis system. In (A) and (C), the αβ or αβγ complexes were obtained, respectively, while no βγ complex was<br />
detected in (B). Interestingly, only the reaction mixture of (C) exhibited the SCNase activity. Thus, we<br />
concluded that γ(+Co) assembles with the α subunit subsequently with the β subunit, to form mature SCNase.<br />
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P143. High Selective Epoxidation of Cyclohexene by Non-heme Ruthenium<br />
Complexes Incorporated into Mesoporous Silicate<br />
K. Okumura, K. Jitsukawa, T. Ozawa, Y. Funahashi, and H. Masuda<br />
Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology,<br />
Gokiso-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8555, Japan<br />
e-mail: masuda.hideki@nitech.ac.jp<br />
Binding and activation of oxygen species in biological metallo-enzymes are regulated by the metal coordination<br />
structures and the non-covalent interaction groups surrounding them, such as hydrophobic and hydrogen bonding<br />
interaction ones. On the basis of the active site structures in biological systems, we have designed and<br />
synthesized some new artificial metallo-enzymes containing transition metal ions. The objective of our research<br />
project is to construct the artificial metallo-enzymes using these transition metal complexes and to develop<br />
environmentally-benign catalysts. We recently prepared the biomimetic materials consisted of metal complexes<br />
as an active site and nanoporous silicate as a reaction field, and the oxidation reaction with some substrates were<br />
carried out.[1][2][3] In this paper, we newly designed and synthesized new ruthenium(II) complex of 6,6’bis(benzoylamido)-2,2’-bipyridine<br />
(BABP) as an oxidation catalyst. This catalyst exhibited high efficient<br />
oxidations for cyclohexene when tert-butyl hydroperoxide was employed as an oxidant, but it does not show any<br />
selectivity. So we tried the immobilization of the ruthenium(II) complex into the nanoporous silicate FSM-16<br />
that is often used as the substrate-specific reaction field in biological enzyme systems. Interestingly, it showed a<br />
higher epoxidation selectivity for cyclohexene. The material after the oxidation reaction was ESR active,<br />
indicating that the starting material for the catalytic reaction is Ru(III) species and the oxidation active species is<br />
Ru(V)=O. So we can propose that the oxidation reaction was carried out with cycle of Ru(III) and Ru(V)=O.<br />
Interestingly, this Ru(III) species was repeatedly used for epoxidation reaction. These findings indicate the<br />
nano-silicate FSM-16 can stabilize the active species and promote the effective capturing of the substrates.<br />
Acknowledgment: We gratefully acknowledge the support of this work from a Grant-in-Aid for Scientific<br />
Research from the Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture, and in part by a grant from the NITECH<br />
21st Century COE program.<br />
References:<br />
[1] T. Okumura, H. Takagi, Y. Funahashi, T. Ozawa, Y. Fukushima, K. Jitsukawa, and H. Masuda, Chem. Lett.,<br />
36, 122-123 (2007)<br />
[2] Y. Honda, H. Arii, T. Okumura, A. Wada, Y. Funahashi, T. Ozawa, K. Jitsukawa, and H. Masuda, Bull.<br />
Chem. Soc. Jpn. (Accounts, Invited), 80, 1288-1295 (2007).<br />
[3] T. Okumura, Y. Morishima, H. Shiozaki, T. Yagyu, Y. Funahashi, T. Ozawa, K. Jitsukawa, and H. Masuda,<br />
Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn., 80, 507-517 (2007).<br />
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P144. New Complexes with N, N-dimethylbiguanide Displaying Low<br />
Cytotoxicity as Potential Large Spectrum Antimicrobial Agents<br />
R. Olar a , M. Badea a , D. Marinescu a , G. Vasile b , V. Lazar c , C. Chifiriuc Balotescu c<br />
a Faculty of Chemistry University of Bucharest Panduri, 050663, Bucharest, Romania,<br />
b Agrochemistry, University of Agronomical Sciences and Veterinary, Marasti, , Bucharest, Romania<br />
c Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Aleea portocalelor, 060<strong>10</strong>1, Bucharest, Romania<br />
e-mail: rodica_m_olar@yahoo.com<br />
Selective and effective antimicrobial activities against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria were found for<br />
a series of new complexes with N, N-dimethylbiguanide (DMBG). The complexes with general formula<br />
M(DMBG)2(ClO4)2 ((1) M:Mn; (2) M:Ni, (3) M:Cu and (4) M:Zn) have been synthesized. The methods used in<br />
order to characterize the bonding and the stereochemistry of the complexes were IR, EPR, 1 H NMR and<br />
electronic spectroscopy. Recrystallization from DMF of (2) afforded crystals of type<br />
[Ni(DMBG)2](ClO4)2·2CHON(CH3)2 (2a) in the monoclinic P2(1)/c space group. The antimicrobial activities of<br />
complexes was investigated by qualitative (disk diffusion) and quantitative (liquid medium serial microdillution)<br />
methods on planktonic and biofilm embedded bacterial and fungal strains. Metal-free N, N-dimethylbiguanide<br />
derivatives and the complexes exhibited specific antiinfective properties as demonstrated by the low MIC values,<br />
the large antimicrobial spectrum and by the inhibition of the microbial ability to colonize the inert surfaces. At<br />
the same time, excepting the complex (2), the other metal complexes exhibited low citotoxicity levels on HeLa<br />
cells, this representing a great advantage for the in vivo use of the tested complexes as antimicrobial agents.<br />
Acknowledgement: This work was partially supported by the grants PNII nr. 61-48/2007 and VIASAN<br />
142/2006 of the Romanian Ministry of Education and Research.<br />
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P145. The Crystal Structure of the DsrAB Dissimilatory Sulfite Reductase<br />
from D. Vulgaris Bound to DsrC Provides Novel Insights into the<br />
Mechanism of Sulfate Reduction<br />
T.F. Oliveira a , C. Vonrhein b , P.M. Matias a , S.S. Venceslau a , M. Archer a ,<br />
I.A. Cardoso Pereira a<br />
a<br />
Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica/UNL, Av. da República - EAN, 2780-157, Oeiras, Portugal<br />
e-mail: ipereira@itqb.unl.pt<br />
b<br />
Global Phasing Ltd.,Sheraton House, Castle Park, CB3 0AX, Cambridge, United Kingdom<br />
Sulfate reduction is one of the earliest energy metabolisms detected on Earth, at ~3.5 billion years ago [1].<br />
Despite extensive studies, many questions remain about the way respiratory sulfate reduction is associated with<br />
energy conservation [2]. A crucial enzyme in this process is the dissimilatory sulfite reductase (dSiR; DsrAB),<br />
which contains a unique siroheme-[4Fe4S] coupled cofactor, and was present in one of the earliest life forms on<br />
Earth. The number of cofactors of dSiRs is not clear with studies reporting from two to four sirohemes and <strong>10</strong> to<br />
32 non-heme irons per α2β2 module. In Desulfovibrio spp. this protein (desulfoviridin) is particularly intriguing<br />
since it is reported that up to 80% of its siroheme is not metallated but is in the form of sirohydrochlorin, and it<br />
forms a stable complex with DsrC. DsrC is one of the few proteins of the dsr operon to be conserved in both<br />
sulfate/sulfite reducers and sulfur oxidisers. In D. vulgaris DsrC is very highly expressed, at a level twice of<br />
DsrAB [3], pointing to an important role in cellular metabolism.<br />
Here, we report the structure of desulfoviridin from D. vulgaris, in which the dSiR DsrAB subunits form a<br />
complex with DsrC [4]. This structure elucidates several pending questions about desulfoviridin and points to an<br />
essentail role of DsrC in sulfite reduction. We propose a novel mechanism for this reduction that changes our<br />
understanding of sulfate respiration and has important implications for models used to date ancient sulfur<br />
metabolism based on sulfur isotope fractionations.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Y. Shen, R. Buick, D.E. Canfield, Nature, 4<strong>10</strong>, 77 (2001).<br />
[2] P.M. Matias, I.A.C. Pereira, C.M. Soares, M.A. Carrondo, Prog. Biophys. Mol. Biol., 89, 292 (2005).<br />
[3] S.A. Haveman, V. Brunelle, J.K. Voordouw, G. Voordouw, J.F. Heidelberg, R. Rabus, J. Bacteriol., 185,<br />
4345 (2003).<br />
[4] T.F. Oliveira, C. Vonrhein, P.M. Matias, S.S. Venceslau, I.A.C. Pereira, M. Archer, (2008) submitted.<br />
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P146. Key Role of Val567 on L-Arginine Analogues and Heme Ligands<br />
Binding to nNOS.<br />
I. K. Olsbu a , M. Lombard b , H.P. Hersleth a , K.K. Andersson a , J.L. Boucher b<br />
a Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of Oslo, Blindernv. 31, 0371, Oslo, Norway,<br />
b Université Paris Descartes UMR8601 CNRS, Rue st Peres, 75270, Paris, France<br />
e-mail: i.k.Olsbu@imbv.uio.no<br />
Nitric Oxide (NO) is a key inter and intracellular messenger involved in maintenance of vascular tone, neuronal<br />
signalling and immune response in mammals. The biosynthesis of NO involves a two step oxidation of<br />
L-Arginine (L-Arg) to Citrulline and NO by heme thiolate proteins called Nitric Oxide SYntases (NOSs). The<br />
crystallographic studies have revealed a highly conserved hydrophobic pocket among NOSs isoforms, containing<br />
Val, Pro and Phe residues [1]. In bacterial NOSs, this Val residue is change for an Ile residue [2]. THis Val/Ile<br />
swich significantly reduses the rate of NO release due to increased shielding of the heme pocket [3]. and could<br />
alter the reactivity of the heme. Based on these findings, the importanse of this Val567(rat nNOSoxy) residue on<br />
substrtate recognition, heme ligand binding and NO formation was investigated.<br />
Two mutants of nNOSoxy were constructed by point mutation, namely V567S and V567Y and the proteins were<br />
characterised in respect to their binding capability of natural substrates of NOS and substrate analogues, as well<br />
as common heme ligands such as alkylisocyanides and CO<br />
References:<br />
[1] Li H, Shimizu H, Flinspach M, Jamal J, Yang W, Xian M, Cai T, Wen EZ, Jia Q, Wang PG, Poulos TL.<br />
Biochemistry 41 (2002) 13868-13875<br />
[2] Pant K, Bilwes AM, Adak S, Stuehr DJ, Crane BR. Biochemistry 41 (2002) 1<strong>10</strong>71-1<strong>10</strong>79<br />
[3] Wang ZQ, Wei CC, Sharma M, Pant K, Crane BR, Stuehr DJ. J.Biol.Chem. 279 (2004) 19018-19025<br />
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P147. How Does CUP1 Cope with Cd(II) or Zn(II) Instead of Cu(I)?<br />
R. Orihuela a , F. Monteiro b , S. Atrian b , M. Capdevila a<br />
a Departament de Química, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, , 08193, Bellaterra, Spain,<br />
b Departament de Genètica, Universitat de Barcelona, , 08028, Barcelona, Spain<br />
e-mail: ruben.orihuela@uab.es<br />
Metallothioneins (MTs) are ubiquitous, small cysteine-rich proteins that bind d <strong>10</strong> heavy metal ions such as the<br />
essential Cu(I) and Zn(II) or the toxic Cd(II) and Hg(II).<br />
CUP1 is the paradigmatic copper-thionein from the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, whose gene responds to<br />
copper but not to cadmium overload.<br />
In this work we have used spectroscopic and spectrometric techniques to characterize the copper, zinc, and<br />
cadmium complexes formed by CUP1 recombinantly synthesized in E. coli.<br />
Furthermore, we have studied native Cd-CUP1 complexes produced by the mutant strain 301N of S. cerevisiae,<br />
where a promoter mutation enables a high cadmium-induced CUP1 expression [1, 2].<br />
Preliminary results corroborate the literature reporting the coordination of 8 copper ions by CUP1, and the<br />
features of the Cu-CUP1 species [3]. The metalated protein recovered from zinc supplemented cultures was<br />
found to contain 4 metal ions. The cadmium complexes from enriched cadmium cultures contain a variable<br />
number of Cd(II) ions together with a considerable amount of sulphide ligands.<br />
Owing to the fact that CUP1 is the Cu-thionein par excellence, the comparison of the recombinant (E.coli) Cd-<br />
CUP1 with the native Cd-CUP1 preparations will reveal if the native metal-protein complexes have the ability to<br />
harbour non proteic ligands, as we have previously described happening when recombinant metallothioneins are<br />
forced to coordinate their “non-preferred” metal ions [4].<br />
References:<br />
[1] A.K. Sewell, F. Yokoya, W. Fu, T. Miyagawa, T. Murayama, D.R. Winge, The Journal of Biological<br />
Chemistry, 1995, 270, 25079-25086.<br />
[2] M. Inouhe, M. Hiyama, H. Tohoyama, M. Joho, T. Murayama, Bioquimica et Biophysica Acta, 1989, 993,<br />
51-55.<br />
[3] D.R. Winge, K.B. Nielson, W.R. Gray, D.H. Hamer, The Journal of Biological Chemistry, 1985, 260, 14464-<br />
14470.<br />
[4] M. Capdevila, J. Domenech, A. Pagani, L. Tío, L. Villareal, S. Atrian, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2005, 44,<br />
4618-4622.<br />
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P148. High-Frequency EPR and Magnetic Studies on a Complex Useful in<br />
Modelling Cu(II) Transport through Biological Membranes<br />
A. Ozarowski a , K. Wojciechowski b M. Brynda c , J. Jezierska d<br />
a<br />
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Florida State University, 1800 E. Paul Dirac Drive, Tallahassee,<br />
FL 323<strong>10</strong>, USA<br />
e-mail: ozarowsk@magnet.fsu.edu<br />
b<br />
Warsaw University of Technology, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Noakowskiego 3, 00-664 Warsaw,<br />
Poland,<br />
c<br />
Department of Chemistry University of California, Davis One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA,<br />
d<br />
Department of Chemistry, Wroclaw University, F. Joliot-Curie 14, Wroclaw 50-3<strong>83</strong>, Poland<br />
Permeation Liquid Membranes (PLM), capable of selective transport of metal ions, are used for biomimetic<br />
purposes to study heavy metal ions speciation. Membranes containing long-chain azacrown ethers and<br />
carboxylic acids transport transition metal ions with the selectivity order Cu(II)> Pb(II) >> Cd(II), and were used<br />
as models of biological membranes of algae [1].<br />
In the course of our mechanistic studies on Cu(II) transport through PLM we have characterized a model of the<br />
active complex formed in membranes during the transport of Cu(II), which is an adduct of dimeric Cu(II)hexanoate<br />
and Cu(II)-1, <strong>10</strong>-diaza-18-crown-6 ether complex [2]. The X-Ray structure (Fig. 1) could be only<br />
partially resolved due to high disorder in the carboxylic acid chains. IR, UV/Vis as well as magnetic and highfield<br />
EPR studies presented here support the 1D polymer structure in which Cu-hexanoate dimers alternate with<br />
Cu-azacrown monomers. Exchange integral J of 333 cm -1 (H=JS1S2) was determined from the magnetic<br />
susceptibility measurements.<br />
Magnetic Induction, Tesla<br />
12.0 12.5 13.0 13.5 14.0 14.5<br />
Figure 1. Left: Fragment of the alternating chain of [Cu(C 5H 11COO) 2] 2[Cu(C 12H 26N 2O 4)(C 5H 11COO) 2]. For clarity, all<br />
hydrogen atoms were omitted and only the carboxyl groups of hexanoates are shown.<br />
Right: bottom: EPR spectrum measured at 287K and 412.8 GHz. Asterisks indicate resonances due to the copper-azacrown<br />
complex (g x=2.055 g y=2.066 g z=2.288). Top: Triplet spectrum of the binuclear copper hexanoate simulated with parameters<br />
given in text.<br />
In HF EPR, signals of carboxylato-bridged dimer were observed in addition to the monomeric Cu-azacrown<br />
entities. The spectra indicate that symmetry of the dimer being part of the polymeric chain is higher (axial,<br />
gx=gy=2.072 gz=2.375, D=0.348 cm -1 , E=0) than the symmetry of a separate copper hexanoate dimer (rhombic,<br />
gx=2.050 gy=2.075, gz=2.348, D=0.336cm -1 , E=0.0121cm -1 ). No dimer-monomer exchange interactions were<br />
observed, in agreement with our DFT calculations.<br />
Acknowledgement: This work was supported by the NHMFL. The NHMFL is funded by the NSF through the<br />
Cooperative Agreement No. DMR-0654118 and by the State of Florida. KW acknowledges the financial support<br />
from Warsaw University of Technology.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Zhang, Z.; Buffle, J.; van Leeuwen, H. P.; Wojciechowski, K. Anal. Chem., 78, 5693 (2006)<br />
[2] Wojciechowski, K.; Kucharek, M.; Buffle, J. J. Membr. Sci., 314, 152 (2008)<br />
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P149. Approach to the Metal Specificity of the Terrestrial Snail<br />
Metallothionein Isoforms through the Analysis of Their Recombinant<br />
Complexes<br />
O. Palacios a , A. Pagani b , M. Egg c , M. Hockner c , R. Dallinger c , M. Capdevila a ,<br />
S. Atrian b<br />
a Química, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Campus de Bellaterra, 08193, Cerdanyola del Vallés, Spain,<br />
b Genètica, Universitat de Barcelona, Av. Diagonal, 08028, Barcelona, Spain<br />
c Zoology and Limnology, University of Innsbruck, , 6020, Innsbruck, Austria<br />
e-mail: oscar.palacios@uab.cat<br />
Many organisms contain several metallothionein (MT) isoforms able to play different physiologic roles. A clear<br />
example is found in the snail H.pomatia [1], harboring two MT isoforms. The HpCdMT gene is induced by Cd 2+<br />
and expressed in the midgut gland. HpCuMT is expressed constitutively only in the rogocites, yielding<br />
homometallic Cu + complexes, so that a role in Cu homeostasis is hypothesized. In other invertebrates, such as<br />
D.melanogaster, the existence of several MT isoforms, all of them with similar metal binding preferences, is<br />
known [2]. In order to shed light on the metal binding behavior of the two H.pomatia MTs, HpCuMT and<br />
HpCdMT, they were recombinantly produced in E.coli cultures supplemented with either Zn 2+ , Cd 2+ or Cu 2+<br />
ions. The metal-MT complexes obtained in vivo from the recombinant bacteria, as well as those obtained in vitro<br />
after Zn/M (M= Cd or Cu) replacement, were analysed by ICP-AES, UV and CD spectroscopy and ESI-TOF<br />
MS.Our results confirm the high specificity of HpCuMT for copper, since it is able to fold into single Cu12-MT<br />
species under low O2 conditions, unlike the HpCdMT isoform. Also, the high specificity of the HpCdMT<br />
isoform for divalent metal ions (Zn 2+ and Cd 2+ ) is highlighted, as it yields Zn6- and Cd6-MT species,<br />
respectively. These data are in perfect concordance with those available about the metal specificity of both native<br />
isoforms, and thus their specific functions, an scenario that has so far not been described for other organisms.<br />
References:<br />
[1] R. Dallinger, B. Berger, P.E. Hunziker, J.H.R. Kägi, Nature, 1997, 388, 237-238<br />
[2] D. Egli, J. Domenech, A. Selvaraj, K. Balamurugan, H. Hua, M. Capdevila, O. Georgiev, W. Schaffner, S.<br />
Atrian, Genes to Cells, 2006, 11, 647-658<br />
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P150. Enzymatic Electron Transfer in Respiratory Escherichia coli Nitrate<br />
Reductase<br />
A. Parkin a , C. F. Blanford a , J. Weiner b , F. A. Armstrong a<br />
a Inorganic Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, OX1 3QR, United Kingdom<br />
b Membrane Protein Research Group, Dept. of Biochemistry, Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton AB T6J 2C2, Canada<br />
We have examined the electrocatalytic properties of mutants of Escherichia coli respiratory nitrate reductase in<br />
order to explore the role of an irregular sequence of reduction potentials in enzymatic electron transfer relays. In<br />
the wild type enzyme, one [4Fe4S] cluster (FS2) located halfway along the electron ‘wire’ in nitrate reductase<br />
has a reduction potential (-420 mV) that is more than 300 mV more negative than its neighbouring clusters<br />
(electron-acceptor FS1 and electron-donor FS3). The electron-transport relay’s potential barriers were<br />
“smoothed out” in two mutants.<br />
By simulating the protein film voltammetry activity of the wild type and mutant nitrate reductases we have been<br />
able to explore the relative importance of distance and potential barriers in limiting the rate of electron transfer in<br />
proteins. We conclude that low potential [4Fe4S] clusters which are also found in DMSO reductase,<br />
quinol:fumarate oxidoreductase and succinate:quinone oxidoreductase (SQR), may be an irreplaceable element<br />
in biological catalysis.<br />
Acknowledgement: UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (Supergen V).<br />
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P151. Artificial Ribonucleic Acids as Scaffolds for Mercury(II) Ions<br />
S. Paulus a , S. Johannsen a , N. Düpre b , J. Müller b , R.K.O. Sigel a<br />
a Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Zurich, Winterthurstr. 190, 8057, Zurich, Switzerland,<br />
b Faculty of Chemistry, Dortmund University of Technology, Otto-Hahn-Str. 6, 44227, Dortmund, Germany<br />
e-mail: supaulus@aci.uzh.ch<br />
Metal-modified nucleic acids have become increasingly important as they provide scaffolds that can potentially<br />
be used for molecular wires. A DNA duplex with mismatched T-T pairs can bind Hg 2+ by forming T-Hg 2+ -T<br />
base pairs, which are as stable as a Watson-Crick base pair.[1] We are interested in the formation of an<br />
analogous array of Hg 2+ by using RNA instead.[2] The required single-stranded RNA sequences were<br />
synthesized by in vitro transcription, which yields the RNA in amounts sufficient for a detailed characterization<br />
by NMR. Indeed, T7 RNA polymerase successfully incorporates two to twenty consecutive uracil residues into<br />
RNA. In the presence of Hg 2+ , a structural rearrangement from hairpin to regular duplex by forming Hg 2+ -<br />
mediated base pairs has been characterized in detail for one of the sequences (see Figure). This rearrangement<br />
was verified by several techniques, e.g. NMR, DLS, UV and CD spectroscopy.[2] Ongoing investigations now<br />
focus on the incorporation of stretches of the chemically more stable thymine into RNA. For this purpose we are<br />
using the T7 RNA polymerase mutant Y639F, which does not discriminate deoxyribose against ribose sugars.[3]<br />
Indeed, we were able to construct RNAs containing poly T-sequences, which are presently subject to structural<br />
studies.<br />
Acknowledgement: Financial support by the European ERAnet-Chemistry, the Swiss National Science<br />
Foundation (20EC21-112708 and SNF-Förderungsprofessur PP002-114759 to R.K.O.S.) and the DFG<br />
(JM1750/2-1 and Emmy Noether programme JM1750/1-3 to J.M.) is gratefully acknowledged.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Y. Tanaka, S. Oda, H. Yamaguchi, Y. Kondo, C. Kojima, A. Ono, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2007, 129, 244-245.<br />
[2] S. Johannsen, S. Paulus, N. Düpre, J. Müller, R.K.O. Sigel, J. Inorg. Biochem. 2008, <strong>10</strong>2, 1141-1151.<br />
[3] R. Sousa, R. Padilla, EMBO J. 1995, 14, 4609-4621.<br />
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P152. Quantitative Electrospray Mass Spectrometry of Zinc Finger<br />
Oxidation<br />
K. Piątek a , J. Smirnova b , L. Zhukova a , A. Witkiewicz-Kucharczyk a , E. Kopera a ,<br />
J. Olędzki a , A. Wysłouch-Cieszyńska a , T. Schwerdtle c , A. Hartwig c , P. Paluma b ,<br />
W. Bal a<br />
a<br />
Department of Biophysics, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, PAS, Pawińskiego 5a, 02-<strong>10</strong>6, Warsawa,<br />
Poland,<br />
b<br />
Department of Gene Technology, Tallinn Technical University, Akadeemia tee 15, 12618 Tallinn, Tallinn,<br />
Estonia<br />
c<br />
Institute of Food Technology and Food Chemistry, Technical University Berlin, Gustav-Meyer-Allee 25,<br />
D-13355, Berlin, Germany<br />
e-mail: kpiatek@ibb.waw.pl<br />
Oxidation is a crucial inhibitor of zinc fingers (ZF) [1]. Using the Zn(II) complex of 37-peptide acetyl-<br />
DYVICEECGKEFMDSYLMNHFDLPTCDNCRDADDKHK-amide (ZnXPAzf), the Cys4 ZF of human DNA<br />
repair protein XPA, we developed an ESI MS approach for quantitative study of ZF oxidation kinetics. For this<br />
purpose we studied oxidation of ZnXPAzf by H2O2 using HPLC of covalent reaction products, PAR-based zinc<br />
release assay, and ESI MS. All yielded independently the same reaction rate, thus demonstrating quantitative<br />
applicability of ESI MS [2]. We then used this approach to study aerobic reactions of ZnXPAzf with Snitrosoglutathione<br />
(GSNO), arsenite and monomethylarsonous acid (MMA). GSNO initially formed a ZnXPAzf-<br />
GSNO complex, followed by thiol transnitrosylations and finally disulfide formation. These results showed that<br />
at low exposures GSNO may reversibly regulate the ZF, while transnitrosylation by GSNO, occurring at<br />
prolonged exposures, is damaging. For XPA this may lead to DNA repair inhibition [3]. MMA, but not arsenite,<br />
released Zn(II) from ZnXPAzf easily, forming arsenical thiol esters of XPAzf. Unprotected thiol groups were<br />
oxidized to disulfides. The estimated affinity of MMA to XPAzf is 30-fold higher than the values typical for<br />
arsenite binding to thiols, indicating a particular susceptibility of ZFs to MMA, and providing a novel molecular<br />
pathway in arsenic carcinogenesis [4]. In summary, ESI MS is a valuable tool for quantitative bioinorganic<br />
studies.<br />
References:<br />
[1] A Witkiewicz-Kucharczyk, W Bal, Damage of zinc fingers in DNA repair proteins, a novel molecular<br />
mechanism in carcinogenesis. Toxicol Lett 162, 29-42, 2006.<br />
[2] J Smirnova, L Zhukova, A Witkiewicz-Kucharczyk, E Kopera, J Olędzki, A Wysłouch-Cieszyńska,<br />
P Palumaa, A Hartwig, W Bal, Quantitative electrospray mass spectrometry of zinc finger oxidation: the reaction<br />
of XPA zinc finger with H2O2, Anal Biochem 369, 226-231, 2007.<br />
[3] J Smirnova, L Zhukova, A Witkiewicz-Kucharczyk, E Kopera, J Olędzki, A Wysłouch-Cieszyńska,<br />
P Palumaa, A Hartwig, W Bal, Reaction of the XPA zinc finger with GSNO, Chem Res Toxicol 21, 386-392,<br />
2008.<br />
[4] K Piątek, T Schwerdtle, A Hartwig, W Bal, Monomethylarsonous acid destroys a tetrathiolate zinc finger<br />
much more efficiently than inorganic arsenite. Mechanistic considerations and consequences for DNA repair<br />
inhibition. Chem Res Toxicol 21, 600-606, 2008.<br />
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P153. Kojic Acid Derivatives as Iron (III) and Aluminium (III) Chelators<br />
T. Pivetta a , V. M. Nurchi a , G. Crisponi a , J. Lachowicz a , M. Remelli b , J. M. Gonzalez-Perez c ,<br />
J. Niclós-Gutiérrez c , A. Castiñeiras d<br />
a<br />
Dip. di Scienze Chimiche, Università di Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato-Cagliari, IT<br />
e-mail: lachowicz@unica.it<br />
b<br />
Dip. di Chimica, Università di Ferrara, Via L.Borsari 46, 44<strong>10</strong>0 Ferrara, IT<br />
c<br />
Dpt. of Inorganic Chemistry, Campus Cartuja, University of Granada, E-18071 Granada, ES<br />
d<br />
Dpt. of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, E-15782 Santiago de Compostela, ES<br />
Kojic acid (HKj, 1) is a 3-hydroxy-4-pyrone derivative produced by Aspergillus oryzae with antibacterial and<br />
antifungal activities, also used by its lighten skin properties. HKj metal complexes have received large attention<br />
for long time to nowadays [1-3]. A binuclear Cu-1 complex inhibits the catecholase activity and metal complexes<br />
of HKj have an interesting medicinal inorganic chemistry [4, 5]. Because of the hard nature of its O-donor atoms<br />
and the strategic site of its phenol group, HKj is a suitable ligand for iron(III) ions, with excellent chelating<br />
properties. In this connection, spectrophotometric studies carried out by Murakami [6] proved that in HKjiron(III)<br />
solutions complexes of different stoichiometries form, also if the pFe 3+ value ~14 prevents its use as<br />
iron chelator. Nevertheless, Fox and Taylor [7] synthesized the methylene-bis-6-kojic acid (H2MbK, 2) and<br />
checked its ability in the intracellular mobilization of ferritin-bound iron(III). A behaviour similar to that of<br />
Desferal and Deferiprone was found.<br />
HO<br />
O<br />
O<br />
OH<br />
HO<br />
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O<br />
OH<br />
HO<br />
O<br />
O<br />
(1) (2) (3)<br />
Since no work is reported on iron(III)-2 complexes, we studied the complex formation of H2MbK with iron(III)<br />
and aluminium(III) using potentiometric, spectrophotometric, 1 H-NMR and crystallographic methods (Figure 1).<br />
Furthermore, to increase the lipophilicity of compound 2, we synthesized a new bis-kojic-like acid with a<br />
bridging o-vanillin moiety (H3VbK, 3).<br />
absorbance<br />
1.2<br />
0.8<br />
0.4<br />
0<br />
pH = 3.5<br />
pH = <strong>10</strong>.9<br />
240 280 320 360 400<br />
wavelength (nm)<br />
Figure 1. (A) pH-spectrophotometric titration of H2MbK; (B) Crystal structure of Fe(III)-HKj3; (C) Crystal<br />
structure of H3VbK.<br />
Acknowledgement: JL thanks a recent stay in the Research Group FQM2<strong>83</strong> (Junta de Andalucía, Spain) of<br />
Prof. J. Niclós-Gutiérrez<br />
References:<br />
[1] B. E. Bryants, W.C. Fernalius, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 76, 5351 (1954).<br />
[2] S.M. Reilly, A. Stenson, 235 th ACS National Meeting, 2008, New Orleans, USA.<br />
[3] A.C. Stenson, E.A. Cioffi, Rapid Comm. Mass Spectrom., 21, 2594 (2007).<br />
[4] G. Battaini, E. Monzani, L. Casella, L. Santagostini, R. Pagliarin, J. Biol. Inorg. Chem., 5, 262 (2000).<br />
[5] K.H. Thompson, C.A. Batrta, C. Orving, Chem. Soc. Rev., 35, 545 (2006).<br />
[6] Y. Murakami, J. Inorg. Nucl. Chem., 24, 679 (1962).<br />
[7] R.C. Fox, P.D. Taylor, Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett., 8, 443 (1998)<br />
OH<br />
HO<br />
H3C<br />
O<br />
O<br />
HO<br />
O<br />
OH<br />
HO<br />
O<br />
O<br />
OH<br />
C
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P154. Interaction of Vanadium(III) Ions with Small Biomolecules<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wrocław, Poland<br />
Vanadium is an important trace element for different organisms . Among others, it is present in vanadium<br />
dependent enzymes and is accumulated in high concentrations in certain sea squirts and mushrooms Amanita<br />
muscaria. Vanadium compounds have also therapeutic effect as insulin-mimetics, antitumor and antileukemic<br />
agents [1].<br />
For a deeper understanding of the biological role of vanadium necessarily is to the study of model compounds<br />
e.g. interaction of vanadium with amino acids and with smaller peptides. The complexing behaviour of<br />
vanadium(III) with small biomolecules is still not well understood. In recent papers we reported the speciation<br />
and structure of vanadium(III) with amino acids and their derivatives [2, 3, 4]<br />
In this communication I have investigated the stability, speciation and structures of vanadium(III) complexes<br />
with L-carnosine, which is the first report on the speciation of the vanadium(III) complexes with peptides.<br />
L-carnosine is a dipeptide composed of covalently bonded amino acids alanine and histidine and is found in<br />
brain, heart, skin, muscles and stomach. The exact biological role of carnosine is not well understood, but many<br />
studies indicate that carnosine has antioxidant potential and decreases the intracellular level of reactive oxygen<br />
species. Carnosine may also act as a neurotransmitter. Biochemical behavior and biological activities of this<br />
dipeptide depend on the participation of metal cations. The presence of metal cations is also important for the<br />
stabilization and activation of the enzyme of carnosinase [5].<br />
N<br />
N<br />
H<br />
NH<br />
O OH O<br />
Carnosine is a polydentate ligand offering six potential binding sites: two imidazole nitrogens, one carboxylate<br />
and one amino group, and the peptide linkage. The type of complexes formed strongly depends on metal cation,<br />
ligand – metal ratios, and pH range of the solution.<br />
The speciation in the aqueous V(III) – carnosine system has been determined from the potentiometric and<br />
spectroscopic (UV-Vis absorption and CD) data. The application of the Hyperquad program to the experimental<br />
potentiometric data indicates that in experimental conditions (I=0.5 M NaClO4, pH range 2-6.5 and L/M>5) only<br />
ML2H4, ML2H3, ML2H2 and ML2H species existed in solution. Potentiometric results proved formation of stable<br />
complexes and with the use of spectroscopic methods the identification of the binding sites was made.<br />
References:<br />
[1] H. Sigel, A. Sigel ‘Metal Ions in Biological Systems” vol. 31 (1995)<br />
[2] K. Bukietyńska, H. Podsiadły, Z. Karwecka, J.Inorg.Biochem. 94, 317 (2003)<br />
[3] I. Osińska-Królicka, H. Podsiadły, K. Bukietyńska, M. Zemanek-Zboch, D. Nowak, K.Suchoszek-Łukaniuk,<br />
M. Malicka-Błaszkiewicz, J. Inorg. Biochem.98, 2087 (2004)<br />
[4] H. Podsiadły, Polyhedron 27, 1563 (2008)<br />
[5] E.J. Baran, Biochemistry 65(7) 789 (2000)<br />
NH 2<br />
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P155. Structural Properties of L-X-L-Met-L-Ala Phosphono Tripeptides:<br />
A Combined FT-IR, FT-RS, and SERS Spectroscopy Studies and DFT<br />
Calculations<br />
E. Podstawka, a* P. Kafarski, b a, c<br />
L. M. Proniewicz<br />
a<br />
Laser Raman Laboratory, Regional Laboratory of Physicochemical Analysis and Structural Research,<br />
Jagiellonian University, ul. Ingardena 3, 30-060 Krakow, Poland<br />
b<br />
Department of Bioorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Wroclaw Technical University, ul. Wybrzeże<br />
Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland<br />
c<br />
Chemical Physics Division, Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, ul. Ingardena 3, 30-060 Krakow,<br />
Poland;<br />
e-mail: proniewi@chemia.uj.edu.pl<br />
FT-IR and FT-RS spectra of three phosphonate tripeptides containing P-terminal L-Met-L-Ala (L-Gly-L-Me-L-<br />
Ala-PO3H2 (GMA), L-Leu-L-Met-L-Ala-PO3H2 (LMA), and L-Phe-L-Met-L-Ala-PO3H2 (PMA)) were recorded<br />
and analysed. Vibrational wawenumbers and intensities were calculated by density functional theory (DFT) at<br />
the B3LYP/6-311++G** level of theory and compared to these molecules in solid form. Based on this<br />
comparison, conclusions were drawn about the molecular structures. At the same time, the experimental data<br />
served as a test for the computational results.<br />
SERS spectra were recorded in a silver colloidal dispersion. Silver colloidal dispersions prepared by simple<br />
borohydride reduction of silver nitrate were used as substrates. A comparison is made between the SERS spectra<br />
and the spectra of the solid sample. Also, the capability of SERS for spectral fingerprinting of analytes with<br />
close structural properties using easily prepared substrates and relatively simple instrumentation is illustrated. By<br />
careful analysis, we obtained information on the orientation of these tripeptides and specific-competitive<br />
interactions of their functional groups with the silver surface. For example, all molecules are thought to adsorb<br />
on a silver surface via a P=O bond and a sulfur atom. In addition, the amide bond of GMA assists in the<br />
adsorption process, adopting a tilted orientation on the surface, with the N-H unit being closer to the surface than<br />
the C=O moiety. Conversely, the C=O unit of the LMA -CONH- bond lies closer to the silver surface than the<br />
N-H moiety. The -CH3 group and P-O bond of LMA additionally interact with the silver surface, whereas for<br />
PMA the L-Phe lies almost flat on the colloidal silver surface.<br />
GMA<br />
LMA<br />
PMA<br />
O CH3 OH<br />
S<br />
H3C NH P<br />
O<br />
O NH<br />
HO<br />
Acknowledgements:<br />
This work was supported by the Polish State Committee for Scientific Research (Grant No. 1 T09A 112 30 to<br />
E.P.). The authors are grateful to the Academic Computer Center “Cyfronet” in Krakow for allowing us to<br />
conduct all calculations presented in this work.<br />
References:<br />
E. Podstawka, P. Kafarski, L.M. Proniewicz, J. Phys. Chem. A., (2008) submitted.<br />
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N<br />
H 2<br />
C<br />
H 3<br />
C<br />
H 3<br />
S<br />
O<br />
S<br />
O<br />
NH 2<br />
NH 2<br />
NH<br />
NH<br />
O<br />
NH<br />
O<br />
HO<br />
NH<br />
HO<br />
CH 3<br />
CH 3<br />
OH<br />
P<br />
O<br />
OH<br />
P<br />
O
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P156. Heme Coordination in Porphyromonas gingivalis HmuY Protein<br />
H. Połata , M. Olczak , T. Olczak<br />
Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Wrocław, Tamka 2, 50-137, Wrocław, Poland<br />
e-mail: hpolata@tlen.pl<br />
Periodontitis is an infectious disease to which genetic, microbial, immunological, and environmental factors<br />
combine to influence disease risk and progression, resulting in the destruction of tooth-supporting tissues.<br />
Porphyromonas gingivalis, Gram-negative, anaerobic bacterium implicated in the development and progression<br />
of chronic periodontitis, requires iron and heme for growth. One of the mechanisms of heme uptake in this<br />
bacterium comprises the outer-membrane heme transporter HmuR and a putative heme-binding lipoprotein<br />
HmuY. We propose that heme derived from host sources binds to HmuY and is then delivered to HmuR, which<br />
further transports the heme molecule into the bacterial cell. The aim of this study was to characterize the nature<br />
of heme binding to HmuY. The protein was expressed, purified and detailed spectroscopic investigations (UV-<br />
Vis absorption spectroscopy, spectrofluorimetry, CD, and MCD) were performed. The spectrophotometric<br />
titrations showed a 1:1 molar ratio of heme binding to HmuY with a Kd of ~3 uM. Ferric heme bound to HmuY<br />
may be reduced by sodium dithionite and re-oxidized by potassium ferricyanide. The heme complexed to HmuY<br />
is in a low-spin Fe(III) hexa-coordinate environment and the heme binding does not change the protein's<br />
structure. Using site-directed mutagenesis, several single and double HmuY mutants were constructed and the<br />
ability of the mutated proteins to bind heme was analyzed. This analysis identified histidines 134 and 166 as<br />
potential heme ligands. It is also likely that a reversible coordination by a histidine chain may occur, allowing<br />
heme transfer from hemoglobin to HmuY and subsequently to HmuR.<br />
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P157. Mo and W Complexes of Pyrane Dithiolene Derivatives as Synthetic<br />
Analogues of the Cofactors in Oxotransferases<br />
P. S. Prinson, C. Schulzke<br />
Institute for Inorganic Chemistry, Georg-August-University of Goettingen, Tammanstrasse 4., 37077,<br />
Goettingen, Germany,<br />
e-mail: Prinson.Samuel@ chemie.uni-goettingen.de<br />
Dithiolene complexes of Mo and W have been well documented since early 1960s, but the role of this chemistry<br />
in biology was revealed only after the structure of molybdopterin, a dithiolene ligand coordinated to the Mo<br />
centres in the cofactors of oxotransferases, was proposed by Rajagopalan in 1982 [1, 2]. Since this time,<br />
considerable efforts have been made by the inorganic chemists to synthesize the dithiolene complexes of Mo and<br />
W as the structural analogues of these cofactors [3]. But adequate analogues in terms of the chemical structure of<br />
the dithiolene ligands are rare in the literature either due to the difficulty to prepare or due to the overwhelming<br />
tendency to achieve the analogous metal centers using conventional type ligands. Our approach to this problem<br />
utilizes dithiolene ligands of derivatives of pyrane which is already present in the molybdopterin structure. Our<br />
present study involves the preparation of Monooxobis(chromanedithiolene) Mo(IV) complexes as well as its<br />
W(IV)analogue (Fig.). In addition to the basic characterizations, cyclic voltametry or differential pulse<br />
voltametry of the complexes have been carried out to investigate the response of the redox potentials to<br />
temperature and the nature of the substituents in the dithiolene ligand. The results have been compared with<br />
dithiolene complexes with non-pyrane substituents [4]. Finally, the catalytic activities of the new complexes<br />
have been explored in the model oxotransfer reaction between PPh3 and DMSO.<br />
References:<br />
[1]. Johnson J.L., Rajagopalan K.V., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 1982, 79, 6856.<br />
[2]. Rajagopalan K.V., Adv.Enzymol. Relat. Areas. Mol. Biol., 1991, 64, 215.<br />
[3]. Enemark J.H., Cooney J.A., Wang J.J., Holm R.H., Chem. Rev., 2004, <strong>10</strong>4, 1175.<br />
[4]. Schulzke C., Dalton. Trans., 2005, 713.<br />
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P158. Zn Complexes of Oxolinic Acid: Structure and DNA-binding<br />
Properties<br />
G. Psomas a , A. Tarushi a , C. Raptopoulou b , D. P. Kessissoglou a<br />
a<br />
Department of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Fac, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, P.O. Box 135,<br />
GR-54124, Thessaloniki, Greece,<br />
b<br />
Institute of Materials Science, NCSR “Demokritos”, , GR-153<strong>10</strong>, Aghia Paraskevi Attikis, Greece<br />
e-mail: gepsomas@chem.auth.gr<br />
Zinc is an element of great biological interest. It is critical for numerous cell processes and is a major regulatory<br />
ion in the metabolism of cells. In the literature, diverse zinc complexes with antidiabetic, antifungal,<br />
antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antitumor and antiulcer activity are reported.<br />
Quinolones (quinolonecarboxylic acids or 4–quinolones) are a group of synthetic antibacterial agents that<br />
effectively inhibit DNA replication and are commonly used as treatment for many infections[1]. Oxolinic acid<br />
(=Hoxo), a first–generation quinolone antimicrobial drug, is known for the treatment of urinary tract infections.<br />
Although its pharmaceutical role is known for the last four decades, only one crystal structure of its complexes<br />
has been reported [2].<br />
Here we report the synthesis, the structure and DNA binding properties of the neutral mononuclear zinc<br />
complexes with oxolinic acid in the absence or presence of the N-donor heterocyclic ligands pyridine (=py), 2,<br />
2’-bipyridine (=bipy) and 1, <strong>10</strong>-phenanthroline (=phen). The complexes Zn(oxo)2(H2O)2, Zn(oxo)2(py)2,<br />
Zn(oxo)(bipy)Cl, Zn(oxo)(phen)Cl, Zn(oxo)2(bipy) and Zn(oxo)2(phen) (Figure 1) have been isolated and<br />
spectroscopically and structurally characterized. The interaction of the complexes with CT DNA has been<br />
investigated with UV and fluorescence spectroscopies in order to determine the intrinsic binding constants of the<br />
complexes with DNA, the mode of binding and its correlation with the structure of the complexes.<br />
References:<br />
[1] I. Turel, Coord. Chem. Rev. 232 (2002) 27–47.<br />
[2] G. Psomas, A. Tarushi, E.K. Efthimiadou, Y. Sanakis, C.P. Raptopoulou, N. Katsaros, J. Inorg. Biochem.<br />
<strong>10</strong>0 (2006) 1764–1773.<br />
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P159. Copper(II) Complexes with Allantoin and Hydantoin. Synthesis,<br />
Spectroscopic and Pharmacokinetic Characterization<br />
M. Puszyńska-Tuszkanow, a M. Cieślak-Golonka, a G. Maciejewska, a T. Grabowski b<br />
a Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Technology, Smoluchowskiego str. 23, 50-372 Wrocław, Poland<br />
b Pharmacokinetic Testing Centre Filab-Ravimed, Polna str. 54, 05-119 Łajski k/Legionowa, Poland<br />
Allantoin and hydantoin (Fig 1) are natural species playing a crucial role e.g. in the purine metabolisms [1].<br />
Besides, allantoin is widely used in dermatology as a drug [2, 3]. In contrast to hydantoin, no data that cover the<br />
topic of the coordination properties of allantoin was found in the literature.<br />
In this work the interaction of allantoin and hydantoin with copper(II) ion in ammonia solution was investigated.<br />
As a result, four new Cu(II) complexes were isolated and spectroscopically (UV/Vis, FIR, IR) characterized.<br />
For a preliminary evaluation of the potential pharmacokinetic activity of the species, the calculation of<br />
characteristic physiochemical parameters like e.g. the magnitude of polar surfaces of a molecule, lipophilicity<br />
and hydrogen bonding were performed and discussed.<br />
N(3)<br />
O<br />
O<br />
HN3<br />
2<br />
1NH<br />
4<br />
5<br />
NH<br />
Fig 1 allantoin hydantoin<br />
References:<br />
[1]. An encyclopedia of chemicals, drugs, and biologicals (2001);<br />
[2]. V. Shevstopolov, P. Guskov, et. al., Biology Bulletin, 33, (2006), 437-440;<br />
[3]. P. Guskov, N. Procofev, et. al., Dokl. Biochem. Biophys., 389, (2004), 320-324;<br />
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NH 2<br />
N(1)<br />
N(3)<br />
O<br />
HN<br />
2<br />
3<br />
1NH<br />
4<br />
5<br />
O<br />
N(1)
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P160. The Peptide-heterocycle Conjugates: Derivatives of 3-(benzimidazol-<br />
5-yl)alanine in the Presence of Selected Metal Ions<br />
M. Ratajska, A. Kluczyk, P. Stefanowicz, H. Bartosz-Bechowski, M. Cebrat, Z. Szewczuk<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wroclaw, Poland,<br />
e-mail: mkoprow@eto.wchuwr.pl<br />
In our search for new bioactive peptides we investigate methods for introducing heterocyclic motifs into peptide<br />
side chains [1]. Considering the biological activity and complexing abilities of benzimidazoles we developed a<br />
direct solid-phase synthesis of benzimidazole-peptide conjugates, expecting these new compounds to express<br />
novel biological properties [2].<br />
The peptide-heterocycle conjugates are obtained by the on-resin reaction between aldehydes and peptides<br />
containing a specially designed β-(3, 4-diaminophenyl)alanine residue [3]. The stoichiometric amount of<br />
aldehyde leads to 2’-substituted 3-(1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)alanine–containing peptides, whereas the increase in<br />
aldehyde content results in 1’, 2’-disubstituted derivatives. The reaction with dialdehydes produces novel amino<br />
acid residues containing tricyclic systems, in the case of o-phthalic aldehyde - the pyrido[1, 2-a]benzimidazole.<br />
The compatibility of our method with the Fmoc solid-phase peptide synthesis protocols was further proven by<br />
the synthesis of analogues of immunosuppressory fragments of ubiquitin and HLA-DQ [4, 5].<br />
NH<br />
O<br />
N<br />
N<br />
H<br />
1. 2 M SnCl 2 * 2H 2 O<br />
2. 1.2 eq aldehyde, DMF<br />
3. piperidine<br />
4. TFA<br />
1. 2 M SnCl 2 * 2H 2 O<br />
2. 2 eq dialdehyde, DMF<br />
3. piperidine<br />
4. TFA<br />
Fig. 1. On-resin synthesis of substituted 3-(benzimidazol-5-yl)alanines.<br />
R<br />
NH<br />
NH<br />
O<br />
O<br />
NH 2<br />
NO 2<br />
NH<br />
1. 2 M SnCl 2 * 2H 2 O<br />
2. 2.1 eq aldehyde, DMF<br />
3. piperidine<br />
4. TFA<br />
Taking into account the known affinity of benzimidazoles to metal ions [6] we investigated the complexing<br />
abilities of peptides containing substituted 3-(benzimidazol-5-yl)alanines using high resolution mass<br />
spectrometry. We observed the formation of the complex of HLA-DQ fragment containing (2-(pyridin-2yl)benzimidazol-5-yl)alanine<br />
with copper ion. The collision-induced dissociation of the investigated complex<br />
indicates the part of the peptide-heterocycle conjugate that is involved in binding of the metal ion.<br />
Our results demonstrate that the high resolution electrospray mass spectrometry is an ideal tool for studying<br />
interactions of peptides with metal ions. The sub-femtomolar amount of sample required for measurement and<br />
the possibility of analyzing mixtures, as well as the richness of information brought by the analysis of isotopic<br />
patterns and the fragmentation pathways, make mass spectrometry an interesting alternative for investigating<br />
bioinorganic compounds.<br />
Acknowledgements: Supported by Grant No. N N 204 249934 from the MSHE (Poland).<br />
References:<br />
[1] A. Kluczyk, A. Staszewska, P. Stefanowicz et al., J. Peptide Sci., 12, 111 (2006).<br />
[2] M. Koprowska-Ratajska, A. Kluczyk, P. Stefanowicz et al., Amino Acids, in press.<br />
[3] A. Staszewska, P. Stefanowicz, Z. Szewczuk, Tetrahedron Lett., 46, 5525 (2005).<br />
[4] Z. Szewczuk, P. Stefanowicz, A. Wilczynski et al., Biopolymers, 40, 571 (1996).<br />
[5] Z. Szewczuk, P. Stefanowicz, A. Wilczynski et al., Biopolymers, 74, 352 (2004).<br />
[6] M. Devereux, D. O’Shea, A. Kellett, J. Inorg. Biochem., <strong>10</strong>1, 881 (2007).<br />
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P161. Oxidation of L-Tryptophan in Biology<br />
E. Raven a , J. Basran b , S. Rafice a , N. Chauhan a , I. Efimov a , M. Cheesman c<br />
a Chemistry, University of Leicester, University Road, LE1 7RH, Leicester, United Kingdom,<br />
b Biochemistry, University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, le1 9hn, Leicester, United Kingdom<br />
c Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of East Anglia, Earlham Road, NR4 7TJ, Norwich, United<br />
Kingdom<br />
e-mail: emma.raven@le.ac.uk<br />
The L-kynurenine pathway – which leads to the formation of NAD – is the major catabolic route of L-tryptophan<br />
metabolism in biology. The initial step in this pathway is oxidation of L-tryptophan to N-formylkynurenine,<br />
Scheme 1. In all biological systems examined to date, this is catalysed by one of two heme enzymes, tryptophan<br />
2, 3-dioxygenase (TDO) or indoleamine 2, 3 dioxygenase (IDO), in a reaction mechanism that involves binding<br />
of dioxygen to ferrous heme. Although they catalyse the same reaction, TDO and IDO are otherwise distinct and<br />
we know little about their structure and mechanism.<br />
There is essentially nothing known about human TDO. Here, we describe spectroscopic, kinetic and redox<br />
analyses on recombinant human TDO [1]. We find unexpected differences between human TDO and the closely<br />
related human IDO [2] in terms of both substrate binding and the catalytic reaction intermediates. These data<br />
widen the scope of information available on these new heme dioxygenase enzymes and we use it to make<br />
functional comparisons both with human IDO and more generally across the heme dioxygenase family.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Basran, J.; Rafice, S.; Chauhan, N.; Efimov, I.; Cheesman, M. R.; Ghamsari, L.; Raven, E. L. Biochemistry<br />
2008, 47, 4752-4760.<br />
[2] Chauhan, N.; Basran, J.; Efimov, I.; Svistunenko, D. A.; Seward, H. E.; Peter C. E. Moody, Raven, E. L.<br />
Biochemistry 2008, 47, 4761-4769.<br />
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P162. What Controls the Reactivity of High Valent Oxoiron(IV)<br />
Complexes?<br />
Steric vs Thermodynamic Considerations<br />
K. Ray, and L. Que Jr.<br />
Department of Chemistry and Center for Metals in Biocatalysis, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis,<br />
Minnesota, 55455, USA<br />
High-valent oxoiron species are often invoked as the oxidants in the catalytic cycles of dioxygen activating<br />
mononuclear nonheme iron enzymes. To date, such iron(IV) intermediates have been characterized for four<br />
enzymes, lending strong support for this notion. Within the same time frame, synthetic nonheme complexes<br />
containing oxoiron(IV) units have also been described that serve as models for such reactive intermediates.<br />
Herein, we compare the reactivities of a series of oxoiron(IV) complexes involving aminic nitrogen and/or<br />
pyridine donor ligands and show that the spatial orientation of the donor groups plays a vital role in determining<br />
the oxidizing capabilities of this important class of biologically relevant oxoiron(IV) complexes. The<br />
thermodynamic driving force for reaction, the reduction potential, was found to be the controlling factor in<br />
determining the relative reactivity of the complexes; whereas steric factors had little noticeable impact.<br />
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P163. Towards Photo-catalytic Hydrogen Production with<br />
Desulfomicrobium baculatum [NiFeSe]-hydrogenase Adsorbed to Titanium<br />
Dioxide Nanoparticles<br />
E. Reisner and F.A. Armstrong<br />
Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QR, UK<br />
e-mail: erwin.reisner@chem.ox.ac.uk<br />
Many consider a hydrogen economy as the most promising solution to replace today’s carbon-based fuel driven<br />
energy system. However, efficient and inexpensive H2 production, storage, and combination with O2 in<br />
affordable fuel cells are major obstacles, which need to be solved to sustain such an economy. The solar-driven<br />
conversion of water into H2 would be an ideal solution for hydrogen fuel production.[1,2] Given the enormity of<br />
scale up, investigations at the atomic and molecular level seem a far cry from reality: Yet Biology has managed<br />
to handle the complicated task of water reduction by using enzymes known as hydrogenases to catalyze the<br />
reversible reduction of protons into H2 at high turnover rates. Direct electron transfer to hydrogenases attached to<br />
a photo-catalytic center allows for the generation of H2 upon irradiation. [NiFeSe]-Hydrogenases from<br />
Desulfomicrobium baculatum are both very efficient H2 oxidation and production catalysts under anaerobic<br />
conditions and show high catalytic activity for H2 evolution in the presence of H2 or traces (at least 1 %) of<br />
O2.[3] Herein, we report on our preliminary findings of direct electron transfer between the [NiFeSe]hydrogenase<br />
and titanium dioxide nanoparticles and its consequences for photo-catalytic H2 production. In<br />
particular, protein film voltammetry of [NiFeSe]-hydrogenase on a photo-catalytic titanium dioxide nanoparticle<br />
electrode shows direct electron transfer and high stability compared to graphite.<br />
Acknowledgement: This work is supported by BBSRC (BB/D52222X/1).<br />
[1] Balzani, V.; Credi, A.; Venturi, M. ChemSusChem 2008, 1, 26–58.<br />
[2] Esswein, A. J.; Nocera, D. G. Chem. Rev. 2007, <strong>10</strong>7, 4022–4047.<br />
[3] Parkin, A.; Goldet, G.; Cavazza, C.; Fontecilla-Camps, J. C.; Armstrong, F. A. submitted.<br />
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P164. New Mo-Fe Cluster in a Protein that Responds to Molybdenum<br />
Isolated from Desulfovibrio alaskensis<br />
M. G. Rivas a , M. S. Carepo a , C. S. Mota a , M. Korbas b , M. C. Durand c , A. T. Lopes d ,<br />
C. D. Brondino e , A. Pereira a , G.N. George b , A. Dolla f , J.J.G. Moura a , I. Moura a<br />
a<br />
Chemistry, Requimte, FCT-UNL, Quinta da Torre, 2829-516, Monte de Caparica, Portugal,<br />
b<br />
Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Saskatchewan, , S7N5E5, Saskatoon, Canada<br />
c<br />
Unité Interactions et Modulateurs de Réponses, BSM – CNRS, 31 chemin Joseph Aiguier, 13402, Marseille,<br />
France<br />
d<br />
Chemisty, Requimte, FCT-UNL, Quinta da Torre, 2829-366, Monte de Caparica, Portugal<br />
e<br />
Physics, FBCB-UNL, Barrio El Pozo S/N, 3000, Santa Fe, Argentina,<br />
f<br />
Unité Interactions et Modulateurs de Réponses, BSM – CNRS, 31 chemin Joseph Aiguier, 13402, Marseille,<br />
France<br />
e-mail: gabriela.rivas@dq.fct.unl.pt<br />
This work reports the characterization of a novel Mo-Fe protein isolated from Desulfovibrio alaskensis. The<br />
protein, which is located at the periplasmic face of the cytoplasmic membrane, is a homomultimer of high<br />
molecular weight (260 ± 13 kDa) consisting of 16-18 monomers of 15321.1 ± 0.5 Da. The UV/Visible<br />
absorption spectrum of the protein shows absorption peaks around 280, 320, and 570 nm with extinction<br />
coefficients of 18700, 12800, and 5000 M-1 cm-1, respectively. XAS and biochemical data shows that the Mo-<br />
Fe protein contains a Mo-2S-[2Fe-2S]-2S-Mo cluster shared per each two subunits. The expression of the protein<br />
responds to the Mo concentration in the media and was designated as MorP (Molybdenum response associated<br />
protein). Interestingly, the morP encoding gene is located downstream of a two component system. This kind of<br />
gene arrangement is used by the cell to regulate diverse physiological processes in response to changes in<br />
environmental conditions.<br />
Acknowledgements. We thank Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (MCTES) for financial support (POCI<br />
POCI/QUI/55350/2004)<br />
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P165. Electron Paramagnetic Resonance as a Tool for Investigating how<br />
Redox Active Enzymes Attach to the Surfaces of Electrodes<br />
Maxie M. Roessler, a Jeffrey Harmer, a Fraser A. Armstrong a<br />
a Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford<br />
OX1 3QR, United Kingdom<br />
Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) is being applied to redox-enzymes bound to conductive surfaces to<br />
probe the interaction between them. Such surfaces can be thought of as replacing the physiological redox partner<br />
of the enzyme and are the basis of the technique called protein film voltammetry (PFV) for studying enzymes<br />
[1]. PFV has been used extensively to gain fundamental information about the active sites of enzymes, to control<br />
their catalytic action, to measure absolute turn-over frequencies in the absence of substrate-diffusion limitations,<br />
and to quantify the rate of electron transfer within the redox-active protein [2,3].<br />
Pyrolytic graphite ‘edge’ has been shown to be a versatile electrode surface for binding enzymes. After abrasive<br />
pre-treatment it is very rough and rich in C-O functionalities. When measured with a small molecule (N2), the<br />
actual surface area of a typical electrode is in fact <strong>10</strong> 4 times greater than its visible geometric surface area [4].<br />
However, to date little is known about the way an enzyme interacts with such a surface, which is important for<br />
further development of the technique. For instance, it may be that only a fraction of the total number of adsorbed<br />
enzymes on the surface are electrochemically active, that is, only a fraction of the enzyme molecules are in the<br />
‘correct’ orientation for electrons from the electrode to tunnel through the protein to the active site.<br />
Enzyme-modified micro- and nano-particles of the electrode material, in particular graphite, have been produced<br />
and explored with EPR. First investigations have been carried out on laccase from Trametes versicolor, which<br />
possesses four copper centres, two of which are paramagnetic and can be probed directly. A schematic<br />
illustration is given in the figure below.<br />
Cartoon of an enzyme attached to an electrode as studied with PFV and its extension to ‘electrode particles’<br />
modified with enzyme that is a suitable arrangement for EPR experiments.<br />
Acknowledgements: The authors acknowledge the EPSRC (EP/D048559/1) for support of this research and St.<br />
John’s College Oxford for a travel grant.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Leger, C.; Elliott, S. J.; Hoke, K. R.; Jeuken, L. J. C.; Jones, A. K.; Armstrong, F. A. Biochemistry 2003, 42,<br />
8653-8662.<br />
[2] Vincent, K. A.; Armstrong, F. A. Inorg. Chem. 2005, 44, 798-809.<br />
[3] Vincent, K. A.; Parkin, A.; Armstrong, F. A. Chem. Rev. (Washington, DC, U. S.) 2007, <strong>10</strong>7, 4366-4413.<br />
[4] Blanford, C. F.; Armstrong, F. A. J. Solid State Electrochem. 2006, <strong>10</strong>, 826-<strong>83</strong>2.<br />
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P166. Gold(III)-based Anticancer Agents: Peptide Derivatives of Sulfur<br />
Donor Ligands as Improved Intracellular Drug Transfer and Delivery<br />
Systems Supported by Transporter Proteins<br />
L. Ronconi a , M. Negom Kouodom a , V. Milacic b , Q.P. Dou b , F. Formaggio a , D. Fregona a<br />
a Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Padova, Via Marzolo 1, 35131, Padova, Italy<br />
b Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, 640.1 HWCRC, 4<strong>10</strong>0 John R.<br />
Road, MI 48201, Detroit, United States<br />
e-mail: luca.ronconi@unipd.it<br />
Only a few Au(III) compounds are currently under evaluation for their extremely promising antitumor<br />
properties. Recently, we have reported on some Au(III)-dithiocarbamato derivatives which have proved to be<br />
much more cytotoxic in vitro than clinically established platinum-based drugs, and showed encouraging results<br />
in terms of both high in vivo effectiveness and lack of nephrotoxic side-effects [1,2]. Moreover, for the first<br />
time, we have identified the ubiquitin-proteasome system as a major in vitro and in vivo target for these<br />
compounds [3], and we have also extended the evaluation of their interaction with mitochondria [4], thus<br />
supporting the hypothesis of a different mechanism of action compared to cisplatin. We have now extended our<br />
research towards new Au(III) derivatives of peptides as improved intracellular drug transfer and delivery<br />
systems supported by transporter proteins, that mediate the cellular uptake of di/tripeptides. As their substratebinding<br />
site can accommodate a wide range of different molecules, they represent excellent targets for the<br />
delivery of pharmacologically active compounds [5]. The rationale behind our research was to design Au(III)<br />
complexes of the type [AuX2L] (X = Cl, Br; L = di/tripeptide derivatives) which can be able to both maintain the<br />
antitumor properties and the lack of nephrotoxicity of the previously reported Au(III) analogues, together with<br />
an enhanced bioavailability through the di/tripeptide-mediated cellular internalization.<br />
References:<br />
[1] L. Ronconi, C. Marzano, P. Zanello, M. Corsini, G. Miolo, C. Maccà, A. Trevisan, D. Fregona, J. Med.<br />
Chem. 2006, 49, 1648.<br />
[2] V. Milacic, D. Fregona, Q.P. Dou, Histol. Histopathol. 2008, 23, <strong>10</strong>1.<br />
[3] V. Milacic, D. Chen, L. Ronconi, K.R. Landis-Piwowar, D. Fregona, Q.P. Dou, Cancer Res. 2006, 66, <strong>10</strong>478.<br />
[4] D. Saggioro, M.P. Rigobello, L. Paloschi, A. Folda, S.A. Moggach, S. Parsons, L. Ronconi, D. Fregona, A.<br />
Bindoli, Chem. Biol. 2007, 14, 1128.<br />
[5] I. Rubio-Aliaga, H. Daniel, Trends Pharmacol. Sci. 2002, 23, 434.<br />
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P167. DNA-based Catalysis: Mechanism and Applications<br />
F. Rosati, A.J. Boersma, J. Klijn, B.L. Feringa and G. Roelfes<br />
Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG, Groningen, The<br />
Netherlands<br />
e-mail: F.Rosati@rug.nl, http:// roelfes.fmns.rug.nl<br />
DNA’s characteristic right-handed helical structure is one of the most elegant examples of chirality in nature.<br />
Due to its unique chiral architecture, it is an ideal scaffold for asymmetric catalysis. Previously, we have<br />
demonstrated that DNA can induce enantiomeric excess in the product of a reaction, i.e. a Diels-Alder reaction<br />
between an aza-chalcone and cyclopentadiene, by non-covalent binding of a catalytically active metal complex<br />
[1, 2].<br />
A key aim is to gain insight into the structure of the active site generated by the DNA-bound complexes. Our<br />
current research efforts are directed towards the development of a tentative stereochemical model of this active<br />
site and a mechanistic study was performed with the aid of CD spectroscopy, in combination with other<br />
spectroscopic techniques (UV, EPR).The effect of DNA on the reaction rate was investigated, as well as the<br />
effect of different DNA sequences on the enantioselectivity.<br />
Additionally we are currently exploring other reactions using this novel catalytic concept. For example,<br />
incorporation of DNA-based catalysts into micellar aggregates has been investigated.<br />
References:<br />
[1] G. Roelfes & B.L. Feringa Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2005, 44, 3230-3232.<br />
[2] G. Roelfes, A.J. Boersma, B.L. Feringa Chem. Commun. 2006, 635-637.<br />
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P168. A Versatile Electronic Hole in One-electron Oxidized Ni II bissalicylidene<br />
Phenylenediamine Complexes<br />
O. Rotthaus a , O. Jarjayes a , C. Perez Del Valle b , C. Philouze a , F. Thomas a<br />
a<br />
Département de Chimie Moléculaire - Chimie Inorganique Redox Biomimétique (CIRE) – UMR-5250,<br />
Université Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, France<br />
e-mail: Fabrice.Thomas@ujf-grenoble.fr; Olivier.Jarjayes@ujf-grenoble.fr<br />
b<br />
Département de Chimie Moléculaire - Chimie Théorique – UMR-5250, Université Joseph Fourier, Grenoble,<br />
France.<br />
Phenoxyl radicals coordinated to divalent or trivalent metal ions are the focus of a considerable interest since the<br />
discovery of a Cu II -tyrosyl radical entity in the active site of Galactose Oxidase. Several Cu II -coordinated<br />
phenoxyl radicals have been characterized during the last decade in order to mimic the enzyme active site.<br />
Recently, nickel complexes of pro-phenoxyl ligands (the phenolate moiety is substituted by electron-donating<br />
groups) have emerged in literature. Compared to Cu II -phenoxyl complexes, they exhibit ligand and metal redox<br />
active orbitals closer in energy. Consequently, either Ni II -phenoxyl or Ni III -phenolate redox state are expected to<br />
be reached upon one-electron oxidation, making these compounds particularly interesting. We present in this<br />
poster a series of one-electron oxidized nickel salen complexes that exhibit a radical character with partial<br />
delocalization of the spin density onto the orbital of the nickel ion. We show that the degree of delocalization<br />
could be modulated by the electron-donating properties of phenolate para substituent R (Fig. 1-3). In addition,<br />
we found that it greatly influences the affinity of exogenous ligands for the metal, and thus the ability of the<br />
complexes to exhibit valence tautomerism properties (tetracoordinated Ni II -phenoxyl to octahedral Ni III -<br />
phenolate transformation in the presence of exogenous ligands).<br />
N<br />
Ni<br />
R O O<br />
R<br />
N<br />
R = t-Bu: 1<br />
R = OMe: 2<br />
R = NMe 2: 3<br />
(R = NHMe 2 + : 3H2 2+ )<br />
Figure 1 Formula of the neutral phenolate-nickel<br />
complexes<br />
dX''<br />
dB<br />
1 +<br />
2 +<br />
3 +<br />
g = 2.034<br />
g = 2.017<br />
g = 2.006<br />
320 325 330 335 340 345<br />
B / mT<br />
Figure 3 X-Band EPR spectra of CH2Cl2 solutions<br />
(anhydrous + 0.1 M TBAP) of 1 + (1mM), 2 + (0.5 mM)<br />
and 3 + (1 mM) at 233 K. Microwave Freq : 9.42 GHz,<br />
power: 20 mW, Mod. Freq: <strong>10</strong>0 KHz, Amp. 0.4 mT<br />
(1 + ), 0.05 mT (2 + , 3 + ).<br />
Figure 2 Optimized structures and calculated SOMO<br />
for 1 + , 2 + and 3 + ; The Mulliken contribution of the<br />
nickel orbitals (mainly the dyz) to the total spin density<br />
is indicated.<br />
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P169. Quinolinate Synthase, an Iron-sulfur Enzyme as a Key Target for<br />
the Design of Antibacterial Agents<br />
C. Rousset a , S. Ollagnier de Choudens a , M. Thérisod b , O. Hamelin a , M. Fontecave a<br />
a LCBM, iRTSV, CEA Grenoble, 17 Avenue des Martyrs, 38054, Grenoble, France<br />
b UMR 8182, ICMMO, UMR 8182, Université Paris-Sud XI, , 15, Rue Georges Clémenceau, 91405, Orsay<br />
Cedex, France<br />
e-mail: carine.rousset@cea.fr<br />
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) plays a crucial role as a cofactor in numerous essential redox<br />
biological reactions. In fact, in all living organisms, NAD derives from quinolinic acid (QA), the biosynthetic<br />
pathway of which differs among organisms. In most eukaryotes, QA is produced via the degradation of<br />
tryptophan, whereas in E.coli and most prokaryotes organisms it is synthetized from L-Aspartate and<br />
dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP) as the result of the concerted action of two enzymes, L-Aspartate oxidase,<br />
a flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD)-dependent flavoenzyme encoded by nadB gene, and the quinolinate<br />
synthase, encoded by the nadA gene.<br />
Besides the de novo synthesis of NAD, a salvage pathway exists that enables NAD to be recycled. The presence<br />
of distinctly different pathway in most prokaryotes and eukaryotes for the biosynthesis of QA and the absence of<br />
the salvage pathway for some (M.tuberculosis and H.pylori) suggests that NadA might prove to be a key target<br />
for the design of antibacterial agents.<br />
Despite the importance of the process, there has been little characterization of NadA. Recently, NadA from E.<br />
coli was characterized as an Fe-S enzyme with a [4Fe-4S] cluster essential for its activity [1, 2]. The [4Fe-4S]<br />
cluster proved to be very sensitive to oxygen, in agreement with previous in vivo observations that de novo NAD<br />
biosynthesis is a pathway sensitive to hyperbaric oxygen and that NadA is specifically the oxygen-sensitive site<br />
[3]. Design of molecules required first a complete biochemical, spectroscopic and enzymatic characterization of<br />
the NadA enzyme. Using in vivo and in vitro approaches with cysteine to alanine mutants we recently identified<br />
the ligands of the cluster.<br />
As potential inhibitors, we tested different molecules like substrate analogues or analogues of the reaction<br />
intermediates. Three of them proved to be active in vitro toward the enzyme and we are actually investigating<br />
their inhibition mechanism. It is worth noting that such molecules might be interested at a fundamental level to<br />
elucidate molecular mechanism of the reaction catalyse by NadA.<br />
References:<br />
[1]. Ollagnier-de Choudens S., FEBS, 2005.<br />
[2]. Cicchillo R., JACS, 2005.<br />
[3]. Gardner P.R., Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 1991.<br />
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P170. Copper (II)-aminohydroxamate Ternary Complexes Evidenced by<br />
Mass Spectrometry<br />
M. Rowińska-Żyrek a E. Gumienna-Kontecka a , Z. Szewczuk a , I.O. Fritsky b , H. Kozłowski a<br />
a<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wrocław, Poland<br />
e-mail: magdalena.zyrek@gmail.com<br />
b<br />
Department of Chemistry, National Taras Shevchenko University, 0<strong>10</strong>33 Kiev, Ukraine<br />
The formation of the pentameric 12-MC-4 Cu(II) complexes of α- and β-aminohydroxamic acids is well<br />
described in literature with a four species model: [CuL] + , [Cu5L4H-4] 2+ , [CuL2] and [CuL2H-1] - . [1-3]<br />
Since only binary, and not ternary complexes have been studied before, there is not much evidence on<br />
hydroxamic acid mixed pentanuclear metallaorganic complexes. Therefore, in order to learn more about the<br />
process of metallacrown formation we have investigated the Cu(II) : glycinehydroxamate :<br />
phenylalaninehydroxamate system by means of electrospray mass spectrometry, potentiometry and UV-Vis<br />
spectroscopy, looking for the formation of ternary species.<br />
Mass spectrometry proves the existence of a ternary complex consisting of glycine and phenylalanine<br />
hydroxamic acids [Cu5GlyhaPheha3H-4] 2+ . MS/MS results show the extreme stability of the metallacrown.<br />
Mass spectrometric data together with potentiometric results are complementary to each other and give an idea<br />
about the true nuclearity of the complexes and about the dominant forms in the solution. In the calculations the<br />
ternary [Cu5Glyha2Pheha2H-4] 2+ species have first been taken into account, however it’s presence did not lead to<br />
a satisfactory fitting of the titration curves. The fitting was much improved when the [Cu5GlyhaPheha3H-4] 2+<br />
complex was introduced into the model and a stability constant of logK= 44.89(7) was calculated. The<br />
[Cu5GlyhaPheha3H-4] 2+ complex seems to dominate over others at pH 5.<br />
Fig. 1. The ternary [Cu5GlyhaPheha3H-4] 2 + complex.<br />
Because of the incredibly broad field of applications for both metal chelators and metallacrowns, other transition<br />
metals have been reinvestigated to prove their potential ability to form 12-MC-4 complexes with hydroxamic<br />
acids. The experimental findings are in perfect agreement with the literature data. [4, 5] Copper seems to be the<br />
only known metal capable of forming stable 12-metallacrown-4 complexes.<br />
References:<br />
[1] F. Dallavalle, M. Tegoni, Polyhedron 20, 2697 (2001).<br />
[2] M. Careri, F. Dallavalle, M. Tegoni, I. Zagnoni, J. of Inorg. Biochem., 93, 174 (2003).<br />
[3] M. Tegoni M, M. Remelli, D. Bacco, L. Marchio, F. Dallavalle, Dalton Trans., 2693 (2008).<br />
[4] A. Dobosz, N. M. Dudarenko, I. Fritsky, T. Głowniak, A. Karaczan, H. Kozłowski, T. Yu. Silva, J. Swiątek-<br />
Kozłowska, J. Chem. Soc. Dalton Trans., 743 (1999).<br />
[5] E. Farkas, P. Buglyó, J. Chem. Soc. Dalton Trans., 1549 (1990).<br />
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P171. NMR and PAC Properties of Heavy Metal Ions in Proteins: A<br />
Theoretical Study<br />
K. Rud-Petersen a , K.V. Mikkelsen b , S.P.A. Sauer b , L. Hemmingsen a<br />
a<br />
Natural Sciences,University of Copenhagen,Bülowsvej 17, 1870, Frederiksberg C,Denmark<br />
e-mail: kristian@rud-petersen.dk<br />
b<br />
Chemistry,University of Copenhagen, Denmark<br />
In order to interpret the NMR and perturbed angular correlation (PAC) spectra, we apply ab initio and DFT<br />
calculations to acquire the parameters from model complexes containing the heavy metal ions Cd(II), Hg(II) and<br />
Pb(II). NMR parameters being 2. order properties are known to be very sensitive to conformational changes and<br />
since the atoms are heavy, it is essential to include relativistic effects. The systems to be investigated are both<br />
naturally occurring proteins, de novo designed helix bundles (collaboration with professor V.L. Pecoraro,<br />
University of Michigan), and coordination compounds. PAC and NMR spectroscopy provide complementary<br />
information about both structure and dynamics at the metal ion binding sites, but interpretation of NMR (207Pb,<br />
199Hg and 113Cd) and PAC (204mPb, 199mHg, and 111mCd) spectroscopic data in most cases depend on<br />
empirical methods. Thus, we carry out calculations of electric field gradients (which via the nuclear quadrupole<br />
interaction is the property measured in PAC spectroscopy), chemical shifts and spin-spin coupling constants for<br />
Pb(II), Hg(II) and Cd(II) a series of model systems.<br />
The groups involved have previously, with success, applied both ab initio and DFT methods for calculations of<br />
electric field gradients and chemical shifts in Cd(II) containing compounds [1,2], and recently NMR properties<br />
of mercury containing systems have been investigated in detail [3], providing an excellent basis for the current<br />
investigation.<br />
References:<br />
1. Hemmingsen L., Ryde U. Ab initio calculations of electric field gradients in cadmium complexes J. Phys.<br />
Chem. 1996, <strong>10</strong>0, 4803-4809.<br />
2. Hemmingsen L., Olsen L., Antony J., Sauer S.P.A. First principle calculations of Cd-113 chemical shifts in<br />
proteins and model systems J. Biol. Inorg. Chem. 2004, 9, 591-599.<br />
3. Autschbach J., Sterzel M. Molecular Dynamics Computational Study of the 199Hg-199Hg NMR Spin-Spin<br />
Coupling Constants of [Hg-Hg-Hg]2+ in SO2 Solution J.Am.Chem.Soc. 2007, 129, 1<strong>10</strong>93-1<strong>10</strong>99.<br />
4. Figure: HgHAH1 metal binding site, made by Monika Stachura<br />
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P172. New Photoactivable Ruthenium Complexes<br />
L. Salassa a , A.M. Pizarro a , P.J. Sadler a , C. Garino b , R. Gobetto b<br />
a Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry CV4 7AL, United Kingdom<br />
b Dipartimento di Chimica IFM, Università di Torino, via P. Giuria 7, <strong>10</strong>125, Torino, Italy<br />
Metal complexes able to dissociate coordinated ligands when irradiated by light of appropriate wavelength have<br />
stimulated much recent research. Such attention is motivated by the possibility of phototriggering specific and<br />
desired interactions between the metal complexes and biological targets, like DNA,[1] but also by the<br />
opportunity to deliver biologically-active small molecules.[2]<br />
We have studied photoactivable ruthenium complexes of formula [Ru(N�N)(4AP)4] 2+ , where N�N = bpy (1), phen<br />
(2), 4-methyl-phen (3) and dppz (4) and 4AP = 4-aminopyridine. Complexes 1�4 are stable in the dark, but<br />
undergo double ligand substitution when irradiated with visible light. The case of complex 1 is discussed in<br />
detail. 1 shows two photoreactions leading to the formation of the photoproducts mer-[Ru(bpy)(4AP)3(H2O)] 2+<br />
and trans-(4AP)-[Ru(bpy)(4AP)2(H2O)2] 2+ . The photodissociation yields are ϕ1 = (6.1±1.0) <strong>10</strong> �3 and<br />
ϕ2 = (1.7±0.1) <strong>10</strong> �4 , respectively. Insights on the ligand photodissociation mechanism were obtained by<br />
combining a mixed experimental and theoretical approach. DFT and TDDFT were used to characterize the<br />
photophysical properties of the complex as well as to determine the relevant singlet and triplet excited states for<br />
the dissociation mechanism.[3] Finally, in vitro cytotoxicity to cancer cells of complexes 1�4 will be discussed<br />
with the aim of designing new photoactivable anticancer agents.<br />
References:<br />
[1] F. S. Mackay, J. A. Woods, P. Heringová, J. Kašpárková, A. M. Pizarro, S. A. Moggach, S. Parsons, V.<br />
Brabec, P. J. Sadler, PNAS, <strong>10</strong>4, 20743 (2007).<br />
[2] L. Zayat, C. Calero, P. Albores, L. Baraldo, R. Etchenique, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 125, 882 (2003).<br />
[3] L. Salassa, C. Garino, G. Salassa, R. Gobetto, C. Nervi, J. Am. Chem. Soc., In Press (2008).<br />
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P173. Synthetic Approaches in the Aqueous Structural Speciation of Binary<br />
Cr(III)-hydroxycarboxylate Systems. Relevance to Chromium Toxicity<br />
A. Salifoglou, C. Gabriel<br />
Department of Chemical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Corner of Egnatia and 3rd<br />
September St, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
e-mail: salif@auth.gr<br />
Chromium has since long been considered as a metal with widespread applications in industry [1]. Its biological<br />
role [2], albeit conjectured to a great extent, has been the subject of considerable research efforts due to its<br />
proclivity to induce toxic effects in lower and higher organisms [3, 4, 5]. Poised to comprehend chromium<br />
toxicity at the molecular level, synthetic efforts were launched targeting the aqueous binary interactions of<br />
Cr(III) with citric acid. The latter substrate is abundantly present in biological fluids and exhibits a diverse<br />
chemical reactivity toward metal ions. To that end, synthetic efforts in the specific binary system led, in a pHdependent<br />
fashion, to the isolation of discrete Cr-citrate species, such as (NH4)4[Cr(C6H4O7)(C6H5O7)]•3H2O (1),<br />
in the solid state [6]. The structure of such species reveals a mononuclear octahedral Cr(III) complex with two<br />
citrate ligands bound to it. Detailed aqueous speciation studies in the Cr(III)-citrate system suggest the presence<br />
of a number of species, among which is the mononuclear [Cr(C6H4O7)(C6H5O7)] 4- complex at pH ~5.5. The<br />
collective physicochemical data of these species in the solid state and in solution a) emphasize the importance of<br />
concerted synthetic and aqueous speciation studies in the binary Cr(III)-citrate system, and b) denote the<br />
ramifications of well-defined soluble Cr(III)-species in comprehending the arisen chemical reactivity that could<br />
be linked to toxicity at the cellular level.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Bae, W.-C.; Lee, H.-K.; Choe, Y.-C.; Jahng, D.-J.; Lee, S.-H.; Kim, S.-J.; Lee, J.-H.; Jeong, B.-C. J.<br />
Microbiology 2005, 43, 21-27.<br />
[2] Ramos, R. L.; Martinez, A. J.; Coronado, R. M. G. Water Sci. Technol. 1994, 30, 191.<br />
[3] Pettrilli, F. L.; Miller, W. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 1977, 33, 805-809.<br />
[4] Levis, A. G.; Bianchi, V. Biological and environmental aspects of chromium, S. Langard, Ed.; Elsevier<br />
Science, Amsterdam, 1982, p. 171-208.<br />
[5] Walsh, A. R.; O’Halloran, J.; Gower, A. M. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Safety 1994, 27, 168.<br />
[6] Gabriel, C.; Raptopoulou, C. P.; Terzis, A.; Tangoulis, V.; Mateescu, C.; Salifoglou, A. Inorg. Chem. 2007,<br />
46, 2998-3009<br />
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P174. Non-Covalent Metallo-Drugs Coupled to Sex Hormone Steroids<br />
C. Sanchez Cano a , A. Gómez Quiroga b , C. Navarro Ranninguer b , M. Hannon a<br />
a School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, , B15 2TT, Birmingham, United Kingdom<br />
b Departamento de Química Inorganica, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, , 28049, Madrid, Spain<br />
e-mail: cxs527@bham.ac.uk<br />
Different biomolecules have been used in the last years as delivery vectors with varying degrees of succes. Sex<br />
hormones such as estrogens and testoteron are of interest as vectors because of their importance in the<br />
development and treatment of reproductive system cancers (a high number show over-expression of steroid<br />
receptors). Conjugates of metallo-drug units and bioactive steroids have therefore been created with the aim of<br />
localizing cytotoxic drugs[1, 2]. Almost all of these previous bioconjugates have focused on DNA alkylating<br />
agents that form a direct covalent or coordinate bond to the bases like cisplatin.<br />
Non-covalent DNA-binding metallo-drugs have been extensively studied, and showing a broad spectrum of<br />
direct activities[3, 4, 5] they represent an interesting alternative to covalent DNA-binders, because their different<br />
mode of action can circunvent some problems, such as cross-resistance or side effects.<br />
For this reason we have explored conjugating non-covalent metallo-drug units to steroids. Our approach is to<br />
attach an intercalating Pt(II) terpyridine moeity to estradiol and testosterone units. Synthetic techniques and<br />
approaches that allow very easy accests to such conjugates will be described. We show that these<br />
metallointercalator-steroids conjugates are potent cytotoxic agents. They also possess interesting fluorescence<br />
properties, demostrating fluorescent enhancement on interaction with DNA.<br />
References:<br />
[1] A. Jackson, J. Davis, R.J. Pither, A. Rodger and M.J. Hannon, Inorg. Chem., 2001, 40, 3964-73.<br />
[2] M.J. Hannon, P.S. Green, D.M. Fisher, P.J. Derrick, J.L. Beck, S.J. Watt, M.M. Sheil, P.R. Barker, N.W.<br />
Alcock, R.J. Price, K.J. Sanders, R. Pither, J. Davis and A. Rodger, Chem. - Eur. J., 2006, 12, 8000-8013.<br />
[3] A. Oleksy, A.G. Blanco, R. Boer, I. Usón, J. Aymami, A. Rodger, M.J. Hannon and M. Coll, Angew. Chem.,<br />
Intl. Ed., 2006, 45, 1227-1231.<br />
[4] G. I. Pascu, A. C. G. Hotze, C. Sanchez Cano, B. M. Kariuki, M. J. Hannon, Angew. Chem., Intl. Ed., 2007,<br />
46, 4374-4378.<br />
[5] D. Ma, T. Y. Shum, F. Zhan, C. Che, M. Yang, Chem. Commun., 2005, 4675-4677.<br />
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P175. A Novel Paddlewheel Dicopper(II) Molecule<br />
with Four µ2-N3,N7- [N1,N6-dideaza-adeninate(1-)] Bridges<br />
C. Sánchez de Medina-Revilla a , D. Choquesillo-Lazarte b , A. Domínguez-Martín a ,<br />
J.M. González-Pérez a , A. Castiñeiras c , J. Niclós-Gutiérrez a<br />
a<br />
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Granada, Fac. Pharmacy, Campus Cartuja, E-18071<br />
Granada, Spain<br />
e-mail: celiasm@ugr.es<br />
b<br />
Laboratorio de Estudios Cristalográficos, IACT-CSIC, Edif. Inst Lopez-Neyra, PTCS. Avda. del Conocimiento<br />
s/n, E-18<strong>10</strong>0 Armilla, Granada, Spain<br />
c<br />
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Santiago, Fac. Pharmacy, Campus Sur, E-15782 Santiago<br />
de Compostela, Spain<br />
The adeninate(1-) ion has probed to act as and µ-N3,N7,N9-bridging ligand, in an hexanuclear molecule [1]<br />
and in a polymer [2]. Such a role would be displayed by 4-azabencimidazolate(1-) [also N1,N6-dideazaadeninate(1-),<br />
4abim - ], but without a N6-H···A interaction reinforcing a metal-N7 bond. Reedijk et al. [3] have<br />
reported the structure of [Cu2(µ2-N3,N7-4abim)4X2]X2·solvated salts (X = Cl or Br) and studied their strongly<br />
anti-ferromagnetic coupling behaviour. Now we inform of the closely related paddlewheel centro-symmetric<br />
molecule [Cu2(µ2-N3,N7-4abim)4(SO4)2]·12H2O (293 K, monoclinic, space group C2/c, final R 0.056,see<br />
figure). Relevant inter-atomic distances (Å): Cu···Cu 2.960(1), Cu-N3 2.019(3), Cu-N9 2.016(3), Cu-O(sulphate)<br />
2.113(14). In the crystal, pairs of H-bonding interactions N7-H···O(sulphate) give chains.<br />
References:<br />
[1] J.M. González-Pérez, C. Alarcón-Payer, A. Castiñeiras, T. Pivetta, L. Lezama, D. Choquesillo-Lazarte,<br />
G. Crisponi, J. Niclós-Gutiérrez, Inorg. Chem., 45, 877 (2006).<br />
[2] J.P. García Terán, O. Castillo, A. Luque, U. García Cruceiro, P. Román, Inorg. Chem., 43, 4549 (2004).<br />
[3] G.A. van Albada, I. Mutikainen, U. Turpeinen, J. Reedijk, Polyhedron, 25, 3278 (2006).<br />
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P176. Structural Studies on Desulfoviridin from Desulfovibrio desulfuricans<br />
ATCC 27774<br />
A.S. Serra a , M. Carepo a , S.L.A. Andrade b , I. Moura a , J.J.G. Moura a and M.G. Almeida<br />
a REQUIMTE / CQFB, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de<br />
Lisboa, Quinta da Torre, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal<br />
b Abteilung für Molekulare Strukturbiologie, Institut für Mikrobiologie und Genetik, Georg-August-Universität<br />
Göttingen, Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 11, 37077 Göttingen, Germany<br />
c Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz, Quinta da Granja, Monte de Caparica, 2829-511 Caparica, Portugal<br />
Desulfoviridin (Dsv) is a dissimilatory sulfite reductase capable of reducing sulfite to sulfide during anaerobic<br />
respiration. A detailed knowledge of the enzyme’s multimeric (α2β2γ2) structure from Desulfovibrio genus is<br />
not available, and it is our goal to carry out such characterization using Dsv from Desulfovibrio desulfuricans<br />
ATCC 27774 cells. The molecular mass of the native protein as obtained from gel filtration chromatography,<br />
compared with the molecular mass and intensity of the corresponding bands identified by SDS-PAGE (9, 35,<br />
49 kDa), indicates that Dsv is purified as a α2β2γ2 complex. The total and free iron content is in agreement with<br />
the existence of two sirohaems and four [Fe4S4] clusters. For obtaining the complete sequence of Dsv subunits<br />
(α, β and γ), primers were designed for DNA amplification by PCR, based on multiple sequence alignments of<br />
dsr genes from several Desulfovibrio species and N-terminal chemical sequencing of the subunits. The<br />
sequences obtained were compared with deposited homologous sequences as well as with D. desulfuricans<br />
internal peptide sequences obtained after enzymatic digestion. In order to use X-ray diffraction techniques to<br />
solve the crystallographic structure of D. desulfuricans Desulfoviridin, preliminary screenings were made<br />
yielding small protein crystals. The refinement of the crystallization conditions is currently under optimization.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Steuber, J. et al; Eur.J.Biochem.; 1995; 233; 873-879<br />
[2] Marritt, S. J.; Hagen, W. R.; Eur.J.Biochem.; 1996; 238; 724-727<br />
[3] Mander, G. J. et al; FEBS Let.; 2005, 579, 4600-4604<br />
[4] Schiffer, A. et al; Journal of Molecular Biology; 2008; in press<br />
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P177. 1-Deazapurine as a Potential Artificial Nucleobase for Metal-<br />
Mediated Base Pairing<br />
K. Seubert , J. Müller<br />
Inorganic Chemistry, TU Dortmund, Otto-Hahn-Str. 6, 44227, Dortmund, Germany<br />
e-mail: kristof.seubert@tu-dortmund.de<br />
The growing area of research of developing and analysing oligonucleotides containing artificial nucleobases<br />
provides a way towards the generation of functionalized nanoarchitectures. Metal-mediated base pairs are of<br />
special interest since one expects interesting magnetic or electric properties.[1, 2]<br />
We report the synthesis of the artificial 1-deazapurine nucleoside as well as the characterisation of its metal-ion<br />
binding properties in oligonucleotides. The addition of silver(I) ions results in a concentration-dependend<br />
melting behaviour with various oligonucleotides (d(X14A), d(X16A), d(X19A) (X = 1-deazapurine)). This can<br />
be explained by the formation of a double helix with up to 19 consecutive metal-mediated artificial base pairs<br />
(Scheme).<br />
References:<br />
[1] Müller, J., Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. 2008, in press (doi: <strong>10</strong>.<strong>10</strong>02/ejic.200800301).<br />
[2] Carell, T., Clever, G.H.; Kaul, C., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2007, 6226-6236.<br />
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P178. Reactivity for Isocyanide and Nitrile by Using Cobalt(III) Complexes<br />
Directed to an Active Site Model of Nitrile Hydratase<br />
T. Shibayama, T. Yano, Y. Funahashi, T. Ozawa, H. Masuda<br />
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Gokiso-cho, Showa-ku,<br />
Nagoya 466-8555, Japan,<br />
e-mail: 194150<strong>83</strong>@stn.nitech.ac.jp<br />
Nitrile Hydratase (NHase) is an enzyme which hydrates a nitrile compound to the corresponding amide. A noncorrin<br />
Co(III) or a non-heme Fe(III) ion is included in its active site. Crystal structural analyses of their proteins<br />
demonstrated that both metal centers were coordinated by two amide nitrogens from the peptide backbone and<br />
two oxidized cystein sulfurs (Cys-SO and Cys-SO2) in the equatorial plane and a cystein sulfur and H2O (Cotype)<br />
[1] or NO (Fe-type) [2] in the axial positions. (Fig. 1) Recently, Odaka and co-workers reported that Fetype<br />
NHase also hydrolyzed t-butyl isocyanide (tBuNC) to t-butyl amine (tBuNH2) [3].<br />
In order to understand the reaction mechanism, we have prepared and characterized six Co(III) complexes with<br />
N2S2- [4] or N2S3-type ligands [5]; [Co III (L1)(tBuNC)2] - (1) (L1: N, N'-bis((2-mercapto-2-methyl)propioyl)-1, 3propanediamine)<br />
with two thiolate sulfurs, [Co III (L1(SO)2)(tBuNC)2] - (2) with two sulfenate sulfurs and<br />
[Co III (L1(SO2)2)(tBuNC)2]- (3) with two sulfinate sulfurs, [Co III (L2)] - (4) (L2: 3, 3'-bis(2-mercapto-2methylpropionylamino)-dipropylsulfide)<br />
with two thiolate sulfurs, [Co III (L2(SO)(SO2))] - (5) with a sulfenate<br />
sulfur and a sulfinate sulfur, and [Co III (L2(SO2)2)] - (6) with two sufinate sulfurs. In this study, we tried the<br />
hydrolysis reaction of tBuNC and acetonitrile using their complexes under of a large excess of the substrate<br />
concentrate.<br />
References:<br />
[1] A. Miyanaga, S. Fushinobu, K. Ito, T. Wakagi, Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun., 288, 1169 (2001).<br />
[2] S. Nagashima, M. Nakasako, N. Dohmae, M. Tsujimura, K. Takio, M. Odaka, M. Yohda, N. Kamiya, I.<br />
Endo, Nat. Struct. Biol., 5, 347 (1998).<br />
[3] K. Hashimoto, M. Yohda, M. Odaka, 13th International Conference on Biological Inorganic Chemistry,<br />
Vienna, Austria, Abstr., P133 (July, 2007).<br />
[4] T. Yano, Y. Wasada-Tsutsui, H. Arii, S. Yamaguchi, Y. Funahashi, T. Ozawa, H. Masuda, Inorg. Chem., 46,<br />
<strong>10</strong>345 (2007).<br />
[5] T. Yano, T. Ikeda, Y. Funanhashi, T. Ozawa, H. Masuda, Adv. Mater. Res., 11-12, 347 (2006).<br />
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P179. Oxidation Behavior of Metal-Phenolate Complexes and<br />
Characterization of Their Phenoxyl Radical Species<br />
College of Science, Ibaraki University, Bunkyo, 3<strong>10</strong>-8512, Mito, Japan,<br />
e-mail: yshima@mx.ibaraki.ac.jp<br />
The Cu(II)-phenoxyl radical formed during the catalytic cycle of galactose oxidase (GO) attracted much<br />
attention, and the structures and properties of a number of metal-phenoxyl radical complexes have been studied.<br />
As a functional model system of GO, Stack et al. reported that the Cu complex of a distorted salen<br />
(di(salicylidene)ethylenediamine) derivatives showed the catalytic oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes,<br />
and formation of the Cu(II)-phenoxyl radical species was revealed in the catalytic cycle.<br />
As an extension of the studies on Metal-phenoxyl radical species, we synthesized Co(II), Co(III), Ni(II), Cu(II),<br />
and Zn(II) complexes of the N3O tripodal ligands with a 2, 4-di(tert-butylphenolate moiety and characterized the<br />
one- and two-electron oxidized complexes. The structures of these phenolate complexes depended on the central<br />
metal ion. Co(II) and Zn(II) complexes were very similar structures while Cu(II) and Ni(II) complexes were<br />
slightly different . Upon one-electron oxidation the Co(II) complexes were converted to the Co(III)-phenolate<br />
species, while the one-electron oxidized species of the Ni(II) complexes were the Ni(II)-phenoxyl radical in the<br />
ground state. The stability of he Ni(II)-phenoxyl radical depends on the N-donor properties; the half-life<br />
increased with the increase of the N-donor ability of the ligands. This characteristic was also observed in the case<br />
of the Zn(II)-phenoxyl radical complexes. Further, the results of the oxidized Co(III) complexes revealed that the<br />
oxidation center is dependent on the properties of the pyridine nitrogen donors. These results illustrate the<br />
control of the oxidation locus that can be reached by modulating the ligand field.<br />
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P180. Antioxidant Reaction of Mononuclear Mn(III) Complex,<br />
Mn(III)BEBP (BEBP = Benzenamine, 2, 2'-(1, 2-ethanediyl) bis[N-(2pyridiymethylene<br />
)])<br />
M. J. Shin , S. Sarkar , H. I. Lee<br />
Department of Chemistry, Kyungpook National University, 1370 SangKyeok-Dong, 702-701, Deagu, Republic of<br />
Korea<br />
e-mail: kaps25@hanmail.net<br />
Recently, mononclear manganese complexes with Schiff-base ligands have been reported to have peroxidase and<br />
catalase activities.[1, 2, 3, 4] They suggested that highly symmetric environments of the metal center could<br />
dimerize by itself or via exogenous axial ligand during the catalytic process, fullfiling the requirements of the<br />
peroxidase activity. The authors proposed two possible reaction pathways; one to form high valent Mn(IV)=O<br />
intermediate and the other to form dimer bridged by hydrogen peroxide for the catalytic process. In an attempt to<br />
explore this issue, we synthesized manganese complex with a new Schiff-base ligand, BEBP (Benzenamine,<br />
2, 2'-(1, 2-ethanediyl) bis [N-(2-pyridine methylene)] ) which was produced by condensation reaction of<br />
2, 2'-ethylendianiline and 2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde. We tested its catalytic activity using H2O2 as an oxidant<br />
and the reaction was monitored by UV-vis, EPR and FAB-Mass.<br />
References:<br />
[1] M. Maneiro, M. R. Bermejo, M. I. Fernandez, E. G. Forneas, A. M. G. Noya, A. M. Tyryshkin, New J.<br />
Chem., 2003, 27, 727-733<br />
[2] M. R. Bermejo, M. I. Fernandez, A. M. G. Noya, M. Maneiro, R. Pedrido, M. J.Rodrıgue, J.C. G.<br />
Monteagudo, B. Donnadieu, Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry <strong>10</strong>0 (2006) 1470-1478<br />
[3] M. Maneiro, M. R. Bermejo, A. Sousa, M. Fondo, A. M. Gonzalez, A. S. Pedrares, C. A. McAuliffe,<br />
Polyhedron 19 (2000) 47-54<br />
[4] L. R. Guilherme, S. M. Drechsel, F. Tavares, C. J. da Cunha, S. T. Castaman, S. Nakagaki, I. Vencato, A. J.<br />
Bortoluzzi, Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical 269 (2007) 22-29<br />
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H. Sigel<br />
P181. Metal Ion-Binding Properties of Two Isomeric<br />
Uracilmethylphosphonates<br />
Department of Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, University of Basel, Spitalstrasse 51, CH-4056, BASEL,<br />
Switzerland<br />
e-mail: helmut.sigel@unibas.ch<br />
The uracilmethylphosphonates, 5Umpa 2– = uracil(5)-CH2-PO3 2– and 6Umpa 2– = uracil(6)-CH2-PO3 2– , show<br />
interesting pharmacological properties [1] and they fit thus into a series of artificial acyclic nucleotide analogues,<br />
a wellknown member in use in hepatitis B therapy is Adefovir = PMEA 2– = adenine(9)-CH2CH2-O-CH2-PO3 2–<br />
[2]. Since the action of such phosphonates involves metal ions [2], we studied the M 2+ -binding properties of<br />
5/6Umpa 2– in aq. solution [3]. In both cases mainly the phosphonate group determines the stability of the<br />
M(Umpa) complexes (M 2+ = Mg 2+ , Ca 2+ , Cu 2+ , Zn 2+ , Cd 2+ ). However, for M(5Umpa) with Cu 2+ , Zn 2+ or Cd 2+ an<br />
increased stability is observed, which, based on steric considerations, must be attributed to a 7-membered chelate<br />
formed by the phosphonate-coordinated M 2+ with the oxygen of (C4)O. The formation degree of the M(5Umpa)<br />
chelates varies with the metal ion involved; e.g., for Mg 2+ , Cu 2+ and Zn 2+ it is ca. 0, 46 and 26%, respectively. Of<br />
course, the (C4)O interaction facilitates deprotonation of (N3)H giving thus also rise to a larger formation degree<br />
of the chelates (up to 90%) in the M(5Umpa – H) – species. For uracil the (N3) – /(N1) – ratio is about 80/20 [4],<br />
showing that (N1)H is only a bit less acidic than (N3)H. Indeed, the M(6Umpa) complexes undergo (N1)H<br />
deprotonation at physiological pH forming 6-membered M(6Umpa – H) – chelates with high formation<br />
degrees [3].<br />
Acknowledgements:Supported by the Department of Chemistry, University of Basel, Switzerland.<br />
References:<br />
[1] J. Ochocki, J. Graczyk, Pharmazie 53 (1998) 884–885.<br />
[2] H. Sigel, Chem. Soc. Rev. 33 (2004) 191–200.<br />
[3] E. Freisinger, R. Griesser, B. Lippert, C.F. Moreno-Luque, J. Niclós-Gutiérrez, J. Ochocki, B.P. Operschall,<br />
H. Sigel, submitted.<br />
[4] C.F. Moreno-Luque, E. Freisinger, B. Costisella, R. Griesser, J. Ochocki, B. Lippert, H. Sigel, J. Chem. Soc.,<br />
Perkin Trans 2 (2001) 2005–2011.<br />
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P182. Kinetic Studies on the Multihemic Nitrite Reductase from<br />
Desulfovibrio desulfuricans ATCC 27774<br />
C.M. Silveira a , S. Besson a, b , J.J.G. Moura a , M. Gabriela Almeida<br />
a REQUIMTE - Departamento de Química, CQFB, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia,<br />
Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal<br />
b UIBD, Faculdade de Engenharia e Ciências Naturais, Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias,<br />
Campo Grande 376, 1749-024 Lisboa, Portugal<br />
c Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz, Monte de Caparica, 2829-511 Caparica, Portugal<br />
e-mail: celia.silveira@dq.fct.unl.pt<br />
The multiheme nitrite reductase (ccNiR) from the δ-proteobacterium Desulfovibrio desulfuricans ATCC 27774<br />
is able to reduce nitrite to ammonia in a six-electron transfer reaction. Though, low activities have also been<br />
reported for the reduction of hydroxylamine, nitric oxide and sulphite [1]. ccNiR is a membrane associated<br />
complex composed of two subunits NrfA and NrfH, apparently following a α4β2 architecture [2]. Although<br />
extensively characterized from the spectroscopic, biochemical and structural points of view, most of ccNiR’s<br />
kinetic characteristics are still unknown. Due to its high specific activity towards nitrite, ccNiR has been targeted<br />
for biosensor applications using different electronic mediators for signal transduction. As a result, a set of kinetic<br />
data concerning the immobilized protein was obtained [3-5].<br />
In this work the homogeneous kinetic behaviour of ccNiR is being evaluated in the presence of several redox<br />
mediators (methyl viologen, diquat, phenosafranine, anthraquinone-sulfonate). Enzyme activities were measured<br />
by a continuous method following the mediator reoxidation, and by a discrete manner, titrating nitrite and<br />
ammonia at regular time intervals. Regardless the redox potential of the electron donor, ammonium was always<br />
the main product. Among the tested mediators, methyl viologen showed the highest turnover number. The kcat<br />
and KM values for both nitrite and mediator were influenced by the incubation temperature.<br />
Acknowledgements: The authors thank the financial support funded by REQUIMTE and Fundação para<br />
a Ciência e Tecnologia (POCI/QUI/58026/2004 and SFRH/BD/28921/2006).<br />
References:<br />
[1] Stach P. et al, J. Inorg. Biochem., 2000, 79(1-4), 381-385.<br />
[2] Rodrigues M.L. et al, EMBO J., 2006, 25(24), 5951–5960.<br />
[3] Strehlitz B. et al, Anal. Chem., 1996, 68, 807-816.<br />
[4] Almeida M.G. et al, Biosens. Bioelectron., 2007, 22(11), 2485-2492.<br />
[5] Chen H. et al, Electrochem. Comm., 2007, 9, 2241–2246.<br />
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P1<strong>83</strong>. New Rhodium Water-soluble Complexes with<br />
1,3,5-triaza-7-phosphaadamantane<br />
P. Smoleński a, b , M. Fátima C. Guedes da Silva a, c , F. P. Pruchnik b , A. J. L. Pombeiro a<br />
a Centro de Química Estrutural, Complexo I, Instituto Superior Técnico, TU Lisbon,<br />
Av. Rovisco Pais, <strong>10</strong>49–001 Lisbon, Portugal<br />
b Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wrocław, Poland<br />
c Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, ULHT Lisbon, Av. do Campo Grande, 376, 1749-024,<br />
Lisbon, Portugal<br />
Water-soluble phosphines are playing an important role in studies on chemical diagnostic and therapy. Indeed,<br />
following their adaptable capacity to coordinate metals ions and their radioisotopes, they allow the preparation of<br />
new water-soluble radiopharmaceutical compounds. The strong metal-phosphorus bond promotes the stability of<br />
the complexes even under less favourable conditions as those encountered in vivo. In order to promote the<br />
stability of Rh I systems in aqueous phase, we selected the chemically stable and water-soluble 1, 3, 5-triaza-7phosphaadamantane<br />
(PTA) ligand. Its coordination chemistry has experienced in the last years a rapid<br />
development mainly justified by the search for water soluble transition metal phosphine complexes which could<br />
find several applications e.g. as catalysts in aqueous phase or water-soluble antitumor agents.<br />
In this contribution we report the syntheses, structural and spectroscopic characterization of some new rhodium<br />
complexes: [RhCl2(PTA-H)(PTA)] (1), [RhCl2(PTA)4]Cl (2), [Rh(CO)(PTA)4]Cl (3) and [RhH(PTA)4] (4). All<br />
of them were characterized by IR, 1 H, 13 C and 31 P NMR spectroscopies, elemental analyses and (for 1 - 3) also<br />
by X-ray structural analysis.<br />
P<br />
PTA = PTA-H =<br />
N N<br />
N H<br />
N<br />
N<br />
+<br />
N<br />
Acknowledgements: This work has been partially supported by the Foundation for Science and Technology<br />
(FCT), grants and BPD/20869/04, and its POCI 20<strong>10</strong> programme (FEDER funded).<br />
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P184. The Bioinspired Direct Synthesis of New Copper(II) Complex with<br />
alfa – alaninehydroxamic Acid. Magnetic and Spectroscopic Properties<br />
J. Sowińska, W. Wojciechowski, U. Oleksińska<br />
Department of Chemistry, Wroclaw University of Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspinskiego 27, 50 - 370, Wroclaw,<br />
Poland<br />
e-mail: jolanta.sowinska@pwr.wroc.pl<br />
Construction of chloride-bridged transition metal complexes is a productive research field, allowing to obtain<br />
compounds with a quite wide range of applications and attractive frameworks, for example as chelating resin.<br />
Hydroxamates and corresponding transition-metal complexes have been widely reported to exhibit antitumor,<br />
antifungal and antibacterial properties – amongst several other biological activities[1]. The new polynuclear<br />
copper(II) cluster with alfa-alaninehydroxamic acid of formula [Cu6(alfa-alaha)5Cl2.5]2 * 2HCl * 18H2O, where<br />
alfa - alaha stands for alfa - alaninehydroxamate (C3H6N2O2 -2 ), was obtained. Crystal powder of the complex<br />
was growing up in water solution. The cluster is composed of two hexanuclear subunits connected by five<br />
chloride bridges . The characterization of this complex was based on elementary analysis, atomic absorption,<br />
IR- and EPR-spectroscopy and magnetic measurements. Magnetic studies allowed to describe the shown spin<br />
correlation within hexanuclear clusters and interaction between them. Spectroscopic behavior was studied at the<br />
range of 4 – 300 K. Basing on computational calculations we try to predict antitumor properties.<br />
References:<br />
[1] H. Kehl, Chemistry and Biology of Hydroxamic Acids, Karger, New York, 1982.<br />
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P185. Coordination Ability of Hydroxamic Acid Analogues Towards<br />
Biometal Ions<br />
M. Sowińska a , J. Gałęzowska a , I. Fritsky b , J. Świątek-Kozłowska a<br />
a<br />
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Wrocław Medical University, Szewska 38, 50139, Wrocław, Poland,<br />
malgorzata.sowinska@chnorg.am.wroc.pl<br />
b<br />
Department of Chemistry, National Taras Shevchenko University, , 0<strong>10</strong>33, Kiev, Ukraine<br />
The trials with metal chelators for neurodegenerative diseases treatment prompted renewed interest in assessing<br />
whether their therapeutic action is related to the coordination of neurotoxic trace metals, such as Cu(II), Fe(III)<br />
and Zn(II).<br />
Neurodegenerative disorders are characterized by the evidence implicating the central role of these metals.<br />
Numerous studies have established the roles of redox-active transition metals in the pathogenesis of<br />
neurodegenerative diseases [1, 2]. Iron, copper, zinc and other metals are usually found in essential normal<br />
biological processes and are also involved in enzymatic activities. However, in appropriate accumulation of<br />
excessive metal deposits can also be cytotoxic. Evidences of alteration in metal ions metabolism have been<br />
reported in various diseases like Alzheimer's, Wilson, Menkes, Prion, Pick, Huntington disease, epilepsy and<br />
other pathological events. Thus, metal ions play a important role in neurodegenerative phenomena.<br />
Hydroxamic acids are very effective chelators for different metal ions [3-7]. Basically, trivalent metal ions i.g.<br />
Fe(III) or Al(III) complexation by hydroxymates takes place via the two oxygens of the hydroxamic group<br />
through the formation of a stable 5-membered chelate ring [3].<br />
Cyclic voltammetry offers a convenient route for the determination of ligand protonation/deprotonation<br />
constants and also for metal-ligand complex stability constants in aqueous media. The obtained results allow us<br />
to calculate the stability constants of the studied ligands towards the: Cu(II), Ni(II), Fe(III) and Zn(II) metal ions.<br />
Conditional stability constants (Kc) are the key for quantifying and therefore understanding reactions that may<br />
be relevant to biology and therapeutics of drugs. Spectroscopic and electrochemical methods were used in the<br />
present studies.<br />
References:<br />
[1]. A.I.Bush, Neurobiol Aging, 23, <strong>10</strong>31 (2002)<br />
[2]. E.Ferrada, V.Arancibia, NeuroToxicology, 28, 445 (2007)<br />
[3]. E.Gumienna-Kontecka, J. Chem. Soc. Dalton Trans., 4201 (2000)<br />
[4]. E.Farkas, E.A.Enyedy, J. Inorg. Biochem., 79, 205 (2000)<br />
[5]. H.Kurzak, H.Kozłowski, Coord. Chem. Rev., 114, 169 (1992)<br />
[6]. A.Dobosz, N.M.Dudarenko, J. Chem. Soc. Dalton Trans., 743 (1999)<br />
[7]. T.W. Failes, T.W.Hambley, J. Inorg. Biochem., <strong>10</strong>1, 396 (2007)<br />
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P186. Metal Site Dynamics on the Nanosecond Time Scale<br />
M. Stachura a , N.J. Christensen b , L. Olsen c , S. Chakraborty d , V.L. Pecoraro d ,<br />
L. Hemmingsen a<br />
a<br />
Department of Natural Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, 1871, Frederiksberg C,<br />
Denmark<br />
e-mail: msta@life.ku.dk<br />
b<br />
Department of Food Science/Quality and Technology, University of Copenhagen, Rolighedsvej 30, 1958,<br />
Frederiksberg C, Denmark<br />
c<br />
Department of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 2, 2<strong>10</strong>0, Copenhagen,<br />
Denmark<br />
d<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48<strong>10</strong>9 - <strong>10</strong>55, United States<br />
Perturbed angular correlation of γ-rays (PAC) spectroscopy is a well establihed technique suitable for<br />
investigation metalloprotein structure [1]. Here we demonstrate that it is also a valuable tool for monitoring the<br />
dynamics occuring at the metal ion binding site on the nanosecond time scale. In the present work the nuclear<br />
quadrupole interactions (NQI) of the 111m Cd derivatives of the de novo designed α-helical peptide TRI<br />
L16CL23A have been investigated in order to monitor the exchange dynamics between and . Only one signal<br />
was observed in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, corresponding to a weighted average of the<br />
two complexes [2]. This suggested that these two structures interconvert rapidly on the NMR timescale (0.01 -<br />
<strong>10</strong> ms), whereas in fact they are slow enough to be observed on PAC timescale (0.1 - <strong>10</strong>0 ns). By carrying out<br />
measurements at several different temperatures, ranging from -196 ºC to 50 ºC, see the figure, the dynamics<br />
changed from slow exchange (at -20 ºC) to intermediate/fast (at 50 ºC) exchange on the PAC time scale.<br />
Exchange rates for the water molecule, and thermodynamic parameters for the reaction have been estimated.<br />
PAC spectra at different temperatures – from slow exchange at -20ºC to intermediate/fast exchange at 50ºC.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Hemmingsen, L., Sas, K. & Danielsen, E. Biological applications of perturbed angular correlations of<br />
gamma-ray spectroscopy. Chem. Rev. <strong>10</strong>4, 4027-4061(2004).<br />
[2] Matzapetakis M., Farrer B.T., Weng T-C., Hemmingsen L., Penner-Hahn J.E., P ecoraro V.L., Heavy metal<br />
complexation by de novo designed peptides: Comparison of peptid e aggregation preferences in the presence of<br />
cadmium(II), mercury(II) and arsenic(III) J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2002, 124, 8042-8054.<br />
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P187. Copper(I) Iodide Complexes with Aromatic Diimines and Aliphatic<br />
Aminophosphines: Characterization, Structures, Antibacterial Properties<br />
and Study of Interaction with pUC18 Plasmid and Bovine Serum Albumin.<br />
R. Starosta a , M. Florek b , J. Król b , W. Barszczewski c , M. Puchalska a , A. Kochel a<br />
a<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, ul. F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wroclaw, Poland<br />
e-mail: sta@wchuwr.pl<br />
b<br />
Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, ul. Norwida<br />
31, 50-375 Wroclaw, Poland<br />
c<br />
Department of Biotechnology and Food Microbiology, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life<br />
Sciences, ul. Norwida 25, 50-375 Wroclaw, Poland<br />
A large number of copper(I) complexes with tertiary phosphines and tertiary diphosphines have been studied for<br />
their tumoricidal properties [1]. Phosphane copper(I) complexes with 1, <strong>10</strong>-phenanthroline and its derivatives,<br />
have been extensively studied mainly for their photophysical properties [2], but have not been investigated for<br />
their potential biological activity to the best of our knowledge.<br />
In this work we present novel copper(I) iodide complexes with aliphatic aminophosphines of general formula:<br />
CuI(NN)P(CH2R)3, where NN = 2, 2’-bpy or 1, <strong>10</strong>-phen and P(CH2R)3 = P(CH2-N(CH2CH2)2O)3, P(CH2-<br />
N(CH2CH2)2N-CH3)3 or P(CH2-N(CH2CH2)2N-CH2CH3)3.<br />
All CuI(NN)P(CH2R)3 complexes were prepared in direct<br />
reactions of CuI with diimine and phosphine in 1:1:1 molar ratios<br />
at room temperature. The obtained compounds were characterized<br />
using spectroscopic and crystallographic methods.<br />
Cu(I) has distorted tetrahedral coordination in all investigated<br />
complexes. NMR data indicate that imine ligands are bound to<br />
copper atom symmetrically. The influence of phosphines<br />
coordination to Cu(I) atom on the phosphine part of the<br />
CuI(1, <strong>10</strong>-phen)P(CH2-N(CH2CH2)2O)3<br />
1 H NMR<br />
spectra suggest that the phosphorus atoms in phosphine ligands<br />
coordinate more strongly in the complexes with 1, <strong>10</strong>-phen than in<br />
the complexes with 2, 2’-bpy.<br />
Presented complexes were screened for their in vitro antibacterial<br />
activity against Gram-negative Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas<br />
aeruginosa and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus strains, and<br />
for in vitro antifungal activity against Candida albicans. All the<br />
compounds show significant antibacterial activity against<br />
Staphylococcus aureus.<br />
Investigations of interactions of CuI(1, <strong>10</strong>-phen)PR3 and CuI(2, 2’-bpy)PR3 complexes with bovine serum<br />
albumin showed that the diminution of BSA fluorescence signal is stronger for 1, <strong>10</strong>-phenanthroline than for 2,<br />
2’-bipyridine derivatives. A circular dichroism study of interactions of the presented complexes with BSA gave<br />
similar results: the decrease of the negative bands characteristic for α-helical structure caused by interactions<br />
with 1, <strong>10</strong>-phenanthroline derivatives is bigger than with 2, 2’-bipyridine derivatives.<br />
The agarose gel electrophoresis studies have been carried out and it was found that the investigated complexes<br />
interact with pUC18 plasmid and break the DNA supercoiled to nicked and linear DNA forms.<br />
References:<br />
[1] C. Marzano, M. Pellei, D. Colavito, S. Alidori, G.G. Lobbia, V. Gandin, F. Tisato, C. Santini J. Med. Chem.<br />
49 (2006) 7317; C. Marzano, M. Pellei, S. Alidori, A. Brossa, G.G. Lobbia, F. Tisato, C. Santini J. Inorg.<br />
Biochem. <strong>10</strong>0 (2006) 299; N.J. Sanghamitra, P. Phatak, S. Das, A.G. Samuelson, K. Somasusundaram J. Med.<br />
Chem. 48 (2005) 977; M.J. McKeage, P. Papathanasiou, G. Salem, A. Sjaarda, G.F. Swiegers, P. Waring,<br />
S.B.Wild Metal-Based Drugs 5 (1998) 217; V. Scarcia, A. Furlani, G. Pilloni, B. Longato and B. Corain Inorg.<br />
Chim. Acta 254 (1997) 199; S.J. Berners-Price, R.A. Johnson, C.K. Mirabelli, L.F. Faucette, F.L. McCabe, P.J.<br />
Sadler Inorg. Chem. 26 (1987) 33<strong>83</strong><br />
[2] see for example: X. Gan, W.F. Fu, Y.Y. Lin, M. Yuan, C.M. Che, S.M. Chi, H.F.J. Li, J.H. Chen, Z.Y. Zhou<br />
Polyhedron 27 (2008) 2202; W.F. Fu, X. Gan, J. Jiao, Y. chen, M. Yuan, S.M. Chi, M.M. Yu, S.X. Xiong<br />
Inorg. Chim. Acta 360 (2007) 2758; N. Armaroli, G. Accorsi, G. Bergamini, P. Ceroni, M. Holler, O. Moudam,<br />
C. Duhayon, B. Delavoux-Nicot, J.F. Nierengarten Inorg. Chim. Acta 360 (2007) <strong>10</strong>32<br />
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P188. Cytochrome C Peroxidase and Its “Mimics” as<br />
Fret-Based NO Biosensors<br />
M. Strianese a , F. De Martino a , G.W. Canters b , V. Pavone c , C. Pellecchia a , A. Lombardi c<br />
a Dipartimento di Chimica, Università di Salerno, via S. Allende, I-84081 Baronissi, Salerno, Italy,<br />
b Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Leiden University, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands<br />
c Dipartimento di Chimica, Università Federico II of Napoli, Via Cintia 45, I-80126 Napoli, Italy<br />
e-mail: mstriane@unisa.it<br />
Nitric oxide (NO) has a number of significant roles in physiology and microbiology. For example, NO regulates<br />
vasodilatation in the circulatory system and long-term potentiation in the brain. Furthermore, micromolar<br />
concentrations of NO can cause carcinogenesis and neurodegenerative disorders [1]. Therefore, detection of NO<br />
is an especially challenging problem [2]. The techniques commonly used for NO detection, due to the limitations<br />
of low sensitivity or expensive instrumentation, are not generally useful, especially in biological settings [2].<br />
Recently, a novel use of FRET has been proposed to monitor the activity of a donor-acceptor pair on a protein,<br />
opening the doors to a new generation of fluorescence based biosensors [3]. This method translates the changes<br />
in absorption into a change of fluorescence intensity of a label covalently attached to the protein [3].<br />
The overall properties of Cytochrome C peroxidase (CcP) make it an attractive candidate for developing<br />
a FRET-based NO biosensor. Here, we present data demonstrating that CcP can be successfully used for NO<br />
detection.<br />
Artificially and properly tailored CcP model compounds are also shown to be ideally suited for being used as<br />
FRET-based NO sensors.<br />
References:<br />
[1] M. H. Lim and S. J. Lippard Acc. Chem. Res. 2007, 40, 41<br />
[2] E. M. Boon and M. A. Marletta J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2006, 128, <strong>10</strong>022<br />
[3] G. Zauner, M. Strianese, L. Bubacco, T. J. Aartsma, A. W.J.W. Tepper and G. W. Canters Inorg. Chim. Acta,<br />
2008, 361, 1116<br />
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P189. Fluorescently Labeled Hemocyanin as Oxygen Biosensor for Cell<br />
Viability<br />
M. Strianese a , G. Zauner a , A.W.J.W. Tepper a , L. Bubacco b , E. Breukink c ,<br />
T.J. Aartsma d , G.W. Canters a , L.C. Tabares a<br />
a<br />
Leiden Institute of Chemistry, University of Leiden, Einsteinweg 55, 2300 RA, Leiden, Netherlands<br />
b<br />
Department of Biology, University of Padua, Via Trieste 75, 30121, Padua, Italy<br />
c<br />
Department of Chemical Biology and Organic Chemist, University of Utrecht, Padualaan 8, 3584 CH, Utrecht,<br />
Netherlands<br />
d<br />
Leiden Institute of Phyics, University of Leiden, Niels Bohrweg 2, 2300 RA, Leiden, Netherlands<br />
e-mail: lctabares@chem.leidenuniv.nl<br />
Hemocyanin acts as oxygen carrier in molluscs and arthropods by reversible binding of oxygen into its binuclear<br />
Tipe-3 copper site. Deoxygenated Hemocyanin has no strong absorption in the visible spectrum but upon<br />
oxygenation two strong bands centered at 340 nm and 570 nm appear. As it has been previously shown attaching<br />
a fluorescent label to the N-terminus of Hemocyanin it is possible to translate this change in absorption into<br />
a change in Fluorescence by means of Forster Resonance Energy Transfer. This effect results in a dramatic<br />
increase of the limit of detection making practical the use of Hemocyanin as an oxygen sensor. In this work we<br />
explore the efficacy of this biosensor for monitoring the biological oxygen consumption by bacteria and its use<br />
in bacterial cell growth and viability tests. By using a microwell plate, the time courses for the complete<br />
deoxygenation of samples with different initial concentrations of cells were obtained and the doubling times<br />
could be extracted. The applicability of our fluorescence-based cell growth assay as antibacterial drugs screening<br />
method was also explored. The results provide proof of principle for a simple, quantitative, sensitive and costeffective<br />
method for high-throughput monitoring of prokaryotic cell growth and antibiotic susceptibility<br />
screening.<br />
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P190. Interaction of Zebrafisch “Prion Related Protein” (Prp-Rel-2) with<br />
Zn 2+ Ions<br />
Ł. Szyrwiel a , E. Jankowska b , A. Marcinkowska b , Z. Szewczuk a , H. Kozłowski a<br />
a Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wroclaw, Poland<br />
b Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdańsk, Sobieskiego 18, 80-952 Gdańsk, Poland<br />
e-mail: lukszyr@wp.pl<br />
Mammalian prion protein (PrP) seems to play two basic biological functions: i) transport of metal ions (Cu) and<br />
ii) SOD-like activity. 1, 2 The very effective binding of Cu 2+ to PrP derive from the fact that protein contains an<br />
octapeptide repeat region with 4 His residues and 2 His in the neurotoxic peptide fragment.<br />
His are very effective binding sites by using their imidazole moieties to anchor and coordinate metal ions and the<br />
multi-His sites are even more efficient. 2 However, the fact that the His residues are separated by seven other<br />
amino acid residues the multi-His site in mammalian protein is only effective for Cu 2+ ions, while Zn 2+ binds<br />
very poorly. Fish proteins which could be included into the prion family contain also His rich domains with His<br />
residues being much closer to each other. 2 In these cases proteins were found to be very effective to bind also<br />
Zn 2+ ions. In this work we have investigate by potentiometric, NMR and ESI method the interactions of zebrafish<br />
protein, zPrP63-87 fragments with Zn 2+ ions showing that this protein is not only effective to bind Zn 2+ ions,<br />
but ZnL species coexists in cooperative mode with Zn2L complex.<br />
Aknowledgements<br />
This work was supported by Polish Ministry of Higher Education and Science<br />
(1 T09A 008 30 and 1 T09A 149 30).<br />
1. Stańczak, P., Kozlowski, H., Biochem Biophys Res Commun., 2007, 1, 352: 198-202.<br />
2. Kozłowski, H., Brown, D., Valensin G., Metalochemistry of Neurodegeneration, The Royal Society of<br />
Chemistry 2006.<br />
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P191. Molecular Dynamics Study On Human Prion Protein<br />
M. Taraszkiewicz a , E. Molteni b , G. Valensin b , H. Kozłowski a<br />
a Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wroclaw, Poland,<br />
b Department of Chemistry, University of Siena, Via Aldo Moro, 53<strong>10</strong>0 Siena, Italy.<br />
e-mail: lena@wcheto.chem.uni.wroc.pl<br />
Prion diseases belong to the diseases of 21 st century. These disorders are thought to be caused by conformational<br />
instability of normal prion protein (PrP C ).<br />
Prion protein is a cell membrane anchored glycoprotein expressed in many cell types, but mainly expressed in<br />
the brain of many animal species. These proteins may play a crucial role in copper homeostasis and the copperbased<br />
antioxidant enzymatic activity in the brain. [1, 2]<br />
Human prion protein consist of two domains. The N-terminal region is flexible and the C-terminal region<br />
containing the globular domain is rigid. The strucutred part contains three helices and two antiparaller β-sheets.<br />
It’s postulated that four Cu 2+ ions being able to bind with PrP C within tandem repeat region in the N-terminal<br />
domain consisting of octarepeat peptide repeats. Also it’s possible to coordinate one or two Cu (II) ions within<br />
neurotoxic peptide fragment. [3]<br />
Classical molecular dynamics is widely spread technique used to investigation of biological molecules. This kind<br />
of calculations allow to monitor behaviour of protein/peptide at atomic level hence one could obtain insight into<br />
conformational changes. The aim of performed simulations was to see if there are some structural effects on<br />
prion protein upon copper binding. Calculations are based on the sequence, which contains the octarepeat region<br />
and the fifth metal binding site. The aminoacid sequence of the octarepeat fragment (PHGGGWGQ) contains<br />
imidazole nitrogens and carboxylate groups, which are efficient donors in copper cooradination.<br />
From the series of simulations it emerges that only two types of metal coordination mode could be significant for<br />
the biologocal effect, the intra-repeat and inter-repeat case. The obtained results encourages us to investigate also<br />
diffrent copper coordination patterns within neurotoxic fragment of the protein with two further histidines His96<br />
and His111 which are thought to be the fifth copper binding site.<br />
References:<br />
[1] E. Gaggelli, H. Kozlowski, D. Valensin, G. Valensin, Chem. Rev. <strong>10</strong>6 (2006) 1995.<br />
[2] H. Kozlowski, D.R. Brown, G. Valensin, Metallochemistry of Neurodegenaration, RSC Publishing,<br />
Cambridge, 2006.<br />
[3] H. Kozlowski, A. Janicka-Klos, P. Stanczak, D. Valensin, K. Kulon, Coord. Chem. Rev. 252 (2008) <strong>10</strong>69.<br />
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P192. A Binding Site of Metal Complexes on Serum Albumin:<br />
Computational Binding Energies and Calorimetric Binding Constants<br />
T. Taura, K. Suyama<br />
Group of Chemistry, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, University of Aichi Prefecture,<br />
Nagakute, 480-1198 Aichi, Japan<br />
Human serum albumin is the main transport protein in the blood. This protein comprises 60% of the total plasma<br />
protein. Albumin plays an essential role in the transport and delivery of metal ions, fatty acids and other small<br />
molecules or ions [1, 2]. It seems that anionic compounds of these materials strongly bind to the amino acids,<br />
Lys, Arg and His which provide a three dimensional space around cationic side chains in subdomain IIA of the<br />
albumin structure (Site I). Although albumin is thought to be the major transport protein for inorganic and<br />
organic compounds in the blood, precise images of these binding sites are not clear.<br />
Therefore, we tried to detect the sites of albumin to which metal complexes bind by computational simulations.<br />
Binding energies of the metal complex anions to albumins including human, bovine, pig and sheep were<br />
calculated for docking poses after structural optimizations. By contrast, binding constants of these complex<br />
anions with albumins were obtained by the calorimetric measurement. The large values of binding constants<br />
correspond to the large binding energies obtained by the computational methods. Good correlation between<br />
computed binding energies and measured binding constants suggests that the images of binding sites could be<br />
correct.<br />
References:<br />
[1] T. Peters, Jr., All about Albumin, 1996, Academic Press.<br />
[2] D. C. Carter, J. X. Ho, Adv. Protein Chem., 1994, 45, 153-204.<br />
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P193. A Unique Synchrotron-Radiation Flow Linear Dichroism<br />
Spectroscopy Facility for the Study of Oriented Macromolecules<br />
P.W. Thulstrup a , S.V. Hoffmann b<br />
a<br />
Department of Natural Sciences, LIFE, University of Copenhagen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, DK-1871<br />
Frederiksberg, Denmark, e-mail: pwt@life.ku.dk<br />
b<br />
Institute for Storage Ring Facilities, University of Aarhus, Ny Munkegade, Bldg. 1520, DK-8000 Århus,<br />
Denmark.<br />
Spectroscopic studies of ordered samples constitute an underutilized, yet highly useful range of techniques,<br />
particularly for studies of biological systems, which often possess an inherent orientation. One prominent<br />
technique is Linear Dichroism (LD) spectroscopy, where a sample with a partial molecular orientation is probed<br />
with linearly polarized light. The LD signal is defined as the difference in absorption between the polarization<br />
oriented parallel and perpendicular to the sample orientation axis: LD = ∆A = A⊥ - A||<br />
Naturally oriented samples include crystals, fibres and membranes, but sample orientation may also be induced,<br />
as for example in Flow LD (see e.g. ref. [1]). This technique (illustrated in the figure) can be applied to any rigid,<br />
elongated sample molecule. The most notable examples are DNA and fibrous proteins. They are oriented in a<br />
laminar flow due to their rigidity and their extended molecular shape. Since the sample is in aqueous solution the<br />
structural properties can be studied as a function of temperature and chemical composition (e.g. salts, denaturing<br />
agents, and other small molecules), where intra- and intermolecular reactions can be studied and physical<br />
changes can be monitored.<br />
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Figure 1: Long molecules like e.g. DNA can<br />
be oriented in a flow field of a Couette cell.<br />
Small molecules (e.g. a potential drug) remain<br />
randomly oriented until they bind to the DNA.<br />
The plane polarized light passes through the<br />
central part of the cell and thus only probes the<br />
molecules aligned perpendicular to the direction<br />
of the light.<br />
Small molecules are not oriented by the laminar flow gradient in the sample. Flow-LD studies can, therefore,<br />
reveal information both on molecular structure of the oriented sample (i.e. changes in molecular shape / protein<br />
secondary structure for fibrous proteins) as well as information on the binding of small molecules to the oriented<br />
sample. In the latter case information can both be obtained with regard to kinetics, equilibrium binding constants<br />
as well as structural information. Thus, linear dichroism spectroscopy can provide many different types of<br />
information; both with regard to the sample constitution and with regard to molecular shape, symmetry and<br />
structure.<br />
The flow LD facility has been designed specifically for the study of:<br />
• The interaction between membranes and membrane-binding peptides and proteins.<br />
• The interaction between DNA and DNA-binding molecules, including proteins and coordination compounds.<br />
• The structure and structural dynamics of fibre-forming peptides and proteins.<br />
The use of flow oriented LD spectroscopy has until very recently only been realised on commercial CD<br />
instruments modified into LD spectrometers. This despite the fact that the same advantages in spectral range and<br />
intensity can be realised with synchrotron radiation based LD (SRLD) as has been obtained for SRCD. A<br />
Couette Flow LD facility has been implemented at the existing SRCD facilities on the UV1 and CD1 beamlines<br />
at the synchrotron radiation source ASTRID at Aarhus University in Denmark. This SRLD facility is the first of<br />
its kind world wide. The implementation has been very successful, and it has shown that SRLD is a drastically<br />
improvement over the commercial LD spectrometers: The dynamic range of molecular concentrations is higher,<br />
the spectral quality is far better, and lower wavelengths can be measured enabling the studies of protein-lipid<br />
membrane interactions/insertions.<br />
Acknowledgement: A grant from The Danish Natural Science Research Council is gratefully acknowledged<br />
(no. 272-07-0240)<br />
References: [1] R. Marrington, T.R. Dafforn, D.J. Halsall, J.I. MacDonald, M. Hicks, A. Rodger, Analyst, 130,<br />
1608 (2005).
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P194. CD and MCD Studies of the Reduced Binuclear Iron Site of<br />
Ribonucleotide Reductase from B. cereus<br />
A.B. Tomter a , C.B. Bell b , A.K. Røhr a , E.I. Solomon b , K.K. Andersson a<br />
a<br />
Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of Oslo, P.O box <strong>10</strong>41 Blindern, 0316, Oslo, Norway<br />
e-mail: a.b.tomter@imbv.uio.no<br />
b<br />
Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, 94305, Stanford California, United States<br />
Ribonucleotide reductase (RNR) catalyzes the rate-limiting step in the synthesis deoxyribonucleotides from the<br />
corresponding ribonucleotides needed for DNA synthesis and repair in all living organisms. Class I RNR is<br />
divided into three different classes and they all consist of two non-identical subunits called R1 and R2. The R1<br />
subunit contains the active site, and the R2 subunit a tyrosyl radical and a diiron-oxygen cofactor which are<br />
essential for initiation of the nucleotide reduction process in R1. The R2 subunit of the enzyme complex reacts<br />
with ferrous iron and dioxygen to generate a diferric iron-oxygen cluster and a tyrosyl radical that is essential for<br />
enzymatic activity [1]. The reduced form of the class Ib enzyme, Bacillus cereus R2, has been studied using<br />
a combination of circular dichroism (CD), magnetic circular dichroism (MCD) and variable-temperature<br />
variable-field (VTVH) MCD spectroscopies. Spectral features of individual iron sites have been analyzed to<br />
obtain detailed geometric and electronic structural information. VTVH MCD data have been collected and<br />
analyzed using two complementary models to obtain detailed ground state information including the zero-field<br />
splitting (ZFS) of both ferrous centers and the exchange coupling (J) between the two sites [2]. The results have<br />
been compared to the studies of Escherichia coli R2 [3], mouse R2 [4] and p53R2 [5] which all are of RNR<br />
class 1a.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Kolberg M., Strand K.R., Graff P., Andersson K.K. Biochim. Biophys. Acta- Proteins and Proteomics, 2004,<br />
1699; 1-34.<br />
[2] Solomon, E. I., Brunold, T. C., Davis, M. I., Kemsley, J. N., Lee, S. K., Lehnert, N., Neese, F., Skulan, A. J.,<br />
Yang, Y. S., Zhou, J. Chem. Rev., 2000, <strong>10</strong>0; 235-349.<br />
[3] Yang, Y.-S., Baldwin, J., Ley, B. A., Bollinger, J. M., Solomon, E. I. J.Am. Chem. Soc. 2000, 122; 8495-<br />
85<strong>10</strong>.<br />
[4] Strand, K.R., Yang, Y.-S., Andersson, K.K., Solomon, E.I. Biochemistry, 2003, 42; 12223-12234.<br />
[5] Wei P.P, Tomter A.B, Røhr, Å.K. Andersson K.K., Solomon, E.I. Biochemistry, 2006, 45; 14043-14051.<br />
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P195. Solvent-Free Synthesis of<br />
N-Dodecyl-2-Aminocyclopentene-1-Dithiocarboxylic Acid under<br />
Microwave Irradiation and Complexes With Cu(II) and Ni(II)<br />
L. Torres, R.R. Contreras, B. Fontal, F. Bellandi, I. Romero, M. Reyes, T. Suárez<br />
and P. Cancines<br />
Laboratorio de Organometálicos, Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Los Andes,<br />
Mérida, Venezuela.<br />
e-mail: laurat@ula.ve<br />
In this work we employ the solvent-free conditions to synthetized N-dodecyl-2-aminocyclopentene-1dithiocarboxylic<br />
acid (L) from 2-aminocyclopentene-1-dithiocarboxylic acid (acda) and n-dodecylamine on<br />
silice using a domestic microwave, we explorer if this method is acording to green chemistry. The synthesis of<br />
this compound was reported with 49.7% yield in 24h by classic method [1] , by microwave irradiation in 4minutes<br />
we obtained 36.97% yield, characterized by IR and RMN 1 H. We prepare two metal complexes of L using<br />
nickel(II) [Ni(L)2] and copper(II) [Cu(L)2]. They were characterized by conductimetry, UV-Vis, and IR (and<br />
RMN 1 H only for [Ni(L)2] complex). Both complexes are electrically neutral. The IR and RMN 1 H spectrum<br />
showed the same signals of L, but displaced respect this. The IR spectrum showed one band at 3400cm -1 (vN-H),<br />
the absence of one at 2546 cm -1 (vS-H) in both complexes and the asymetrically split bands due to vCSS at<br />
990cm -1 indicates the unequal involvement of coordination mode (S-C-S). We hope that both complexes shows<br />
biological activity by imitation of Cu(II) and Ni(II) enviroment in proteins or biological molecules according to<br />
biomimetic inorganic.<br />
C 12H 25<br />
NH<br />
S<br />
SH<br />
Figure 1. Complexes reaction<br />
NH<br />
+ M (Ac)2 (reflujo en MeOH 24h) +<br />
Acknowledgement:<br />
Laboratorio química orgánica (ULA) - Lic. Iris Santos<br />
Laboratorio de Organometálicos (ULA)<br />
Laboratorio de Resonancia Magnética Nuclear – Dr. Alí Bhasas<br />
References:<br />
[1] T. Abbas, A. Ashrafolmolouk, Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 2002, 645, <strong>10</strong>2<br />
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S<br />
S<br />
M<br />
S<br />
S<br />
HN<br />
C 12H25<br />
S<br />
HN<br />
S<br />
C 12H25 M<br />
S<br />
HN<br />
S<br />
C 12H25
Eurobic9, 2-6 September, 2008, Wrocław, Poland<br />
P196. Interaction of Eu(III) Derivatives with Human Serum Albumin<br />
L. Trynda-Lemiesz, R. Janicki, A. Mondry<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wrocław, Poland<br />
e-mail: ltl@wchuwr.pl<br />
Serum albumins are the most abundant proteins in blood plasma, accounting for about 60% of the total protein.<br />
Human serum albumin (HSA) binds and transports many exogenous and endogenous ligands, including fatty<br />
acids, metal ions, and pharmaceuticals HSA consists of three structurally homologous domains (I, II, and III)<br />
that assemble to form a heartshaped molecule. Solution of the X-ray crystallographic structure of HSA facilitated<br />
the location of the two major drug binding sites, site I and site II proposed originally by Sudlow et al., in<br />
subdomains IIA and IIIA of the protein, respectively [1, 2].<br />
The lanthanide-based pharmaceuticals to date are either non-specific agents or have suffered from toxicity or<br />
efficacy problems. Recent developments in the fields of coordination chemistry and biotechnology have taken<br />
great strides towards tissue targeted diagnostic and therapeutic agents. The interactions of lanthanide complexes<br />
with blood constituents, particularly with serum albumin indicates the importance of the molecular shape of the<br />
complexes.<br />
Studies of gadolinium(III) complexes with serum albumin [3] suggest that the rate of water exchange in the<br />
complex may be slowed upon binding to HSA. This would presumably be the result of secondary interactions<br />
between protein and the chelate that hinder access of the bulk water to coordinated water site in the complex.<br />
Human Serum Albumin Molecular structure of Eu(III)–EDTMP–carbonate complex<br />
In the present work a mechanism of the interaction of Eu(III)–EDTMP complex (where EDTMP is<br />
ethylenediaminetetra(methylenephosphonate) ligand) with HSA has been considered. The identification of<br />
binding sites and the nature of forces involved in the interaction were studied using fluorescence and CD<br />
spectroscopic techniques. The decrease of relative fluorescence intensity of the Eu(III)–EDTMP–bound HSA<br />
suggests that perturbation around the Trp 214 residue takes place. This was confirmed by the destabilization of<br />
the warfarin binding site located in subdomain IIA. CD spectroscopic results showed a discernible reduction in<br />
the affinity of albumin for bilirubin upon Eu(III)–EDTMP binding. These results may indicate that one of the<br />
binding sites of the complex is subdomain IIA.<br />
Recently it was shown that at physiological pH a partial hydrolysis of the Eu(III)–EDTMP complex occurs [4] as<br />
well as the equilibrium between species of [Eu(EDTMP)(H2O)2] 5– and [Eu(EDTMP)(H2O)(OH)] 6– exists [5]. It<br />
was also revealed that the replacement of water molecules and/or hydroxy groups by a carbonate anion in the<br />
Eu(III)–EDTMP complex at pH 7.5 results in the formation of thermodynamically stable and kinetically inert<br />
[Eu(EDTMP)(CO3)] 7– species of which crystal structure has been determined [5]. Probably formation of<br />
hydrogen bond between HSA and inner-sphere water molecules of Eu(III) ion in the energetically unfavorable<br />
[Eu(EDTMP)(H2O)2] 5– species is a reason of a weak hydrogen interaction between this species and protein. The<br />
lack of fluorescence intensity changes in the phosphate buffered solution between the spectra of HSA and<br />
Eu(III)–EDTMP–HSA may indicate the replacement of inner-sphere water molecules onto phosphate anion.<br />
The presented investigations may be helpful in understanding of the uptake mechanism of the 153 Sm(III)–<br />
EDTMP complex by metastatic bones and may provide some indications for future ligand design for therapeutic<br />
complexes with lanthanide radionuclides.<br />
References:<br />
[1] D.C. Carter, J.X. Ho, Adv. Protein Chem., 45, 152 (1994).<br />
[2] X.M. He, D.C Carter, Nature, 358, 209 (1992).<br />
[3] S. Aime, M. Botta, M. Fasano, S.G. Crich, E. Terreno, J. Biol. Inorg. Chem, 1, 312 (1996).<br />
[4] G.C. de Witt, P.M. May, J. Webb, G. Hefter, BioMetals, 9, 351 (1996).<br />
[5] A. Mondry, R. Janicki, Dalton Trans., 4702 (2006).<br />
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P197. Coordination Ability of Niacin Towards Nickel(II) Ions<br />
J. Urbańska and H. Podsiadły<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wrocław, Poland<br />
Niacin is a water-soluble type of vitamin B including nicotinic acid and nicotinamide. Nicotinic acid is converted<br />
in vivo to nicotinamide and although the two compounds are identical in their vitamin functions, their<br />
pharmacologic and toxic effects are different.<br />
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O<br />
OH<br />
Nicotinamide is an reactive moiety of two coenzymes with similar structures: nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide<br />
(NAD) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP) which are necessary for enzymatic catalysis of<br />
several vitally important redox processes.<br />
Metal complexes of biologically important ligands are sometimes more effective than the free ligands.<br />
In spite of the great biological importance of nicotinic acid and nicotinamide their interaction with metal ions is<br />
rarely studied polarographically. This is probable due to the electrochemical activity of these ligands which<br />
reduction waves overlap with the reduction wave of some metal ions or their complexes [1, 2, 3].<br />
In this communication we present the polarographic, potentiometric and spectroscopic (UV-VIS) results on the<br />
coordination ability of these ligands towards Ni(II) ions.<br />
Ni(II) ions in non-complexing electrolyte undergo reduction process at mercury electrode irreversible at about -<br />
1.0 V. Addition of very small amounts of nicotinamide or nicotinate ions causes the appearence of the new wave<br />
(prewave), at less negative potentials (- 0.7 V). This prewave increase with concentration of ligands in the<br />
solution, whereas Ni(II) wave decreases and finally disappears. The appearance of this prewave implies the<br />
formation of at least one Ni(II)-niacin complex which is reduced at a lower potential than that required for the<br />
reduction of aquaion. Detailed analysis polarographic curves on the concentration of reagents (ligands and Ni(II)<br />
ions), pH values and mercury drop time allow us to establish the stoichiometry of the complexes reduced at the<br />
electrode and those existing in the solution as well as their stability constants. Such a peculiar behaviour of<br />
nickel(II) ions at the dropping mercury electrode was already observed in the presence of the other N and N, O<br />
donor ligands [4, 5, 6, 7].<br />
Potentiometric and spectroscopic studies display that nicotinic acid and nicotinamide are relatively week ligands<br />
towards nickel(II) ions. The complexation occurs in the pH range 3 - 6; at higher pH the formation of poorly<br />
soluble species (probably Ni(OH)2) has been observed. The stability constants of complexes determined from<br />
potentiometric data are in good accordance with that obtained polarographically.<br />
UV-VIS spectroscopy confirms monodentate coordination mode of both ligands to nickel(II) ions, by the<br />
nitrogen of pyridine rings.<br />
References:<br />
[1] L. Campanella, P. Cignini and G. De Angelis, Rev.Roumaine Chim., 18, 1269 (1973).<br />
[2] R. Rodriguez-Amaro, R. Perez, V. Lopez and J.J. Ruiz, J. Electroanal. Chem., 278, 307 (1990).<br />
[2] E. Mathieu, R. Meunier-Prest and E. Laviron, Electrochim. Acta, 42, 331 (1997).<br />
[4] D.R. Crow and M.E. Rose, Electrochimica Acta, 24, 41 (1979).<br />
[5] P.K. Aggarwal and D.R. Crow, Electrochimica Acta, 25, 411 (1980).<br />
[6] J. Urbańska, H. Kozłowski, A. Delannoy and J. Henion, Anal. Chim. Acta, 207, 85 (1988).<br />
[7] J. Urbańska and H. Kozłowski, J.Coord.Chem., 42, 197 (1992).<br />
N<br />
O<br />
NH 2
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P198. Enantiomers of a Cr(III) Polypyridyl Complex:<br />
Photophysics and DNA Intercalation Studies<br />
S. Vasudevan a , S. Quinn a , N. Fletcher b , M. Wojdyla a , J. Kelly a<br />
a<br />
School of Chemistry, Trinity College, College Green, 2, Dublin, Ireland<br />
e-mail: vasudevs@tcd.ie<br />
c<br />
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queens University, University Road, BT7 1NN, Belfast,<br />
United Kingdom<br />
Transition metal heteroleptic complexes of dipyridophenazine (DPPZ) have acquired wide acclaim as DNAbinding<br />
agents due to their strong binding, light-switching and photocleaving effects. The most studied of these<br />
are the Ruthenium complexes [1]. However, Kane-Maguire revealed the chromium analogues to be particularly<br />
interesting due to their long emission lifetimes, strong oxidising power and higher intercaltion with DNA [2]. In<br />
this work, the photophysics of Cr(III) polypyridyl complex, [Cr(phen)2dppz] 3+ has been explored using nanosecond<br />
transient absorption and fluorescence lifetime measurements. The single crystal X-ray diffraction studies<br />
of the complex revealed two enantiomers, which were successfully separated by means of size-exclusion<br />
chromatography. The interactions of these enantiomers with DNA was investigated by emission and optical<br />
spectroscopy, including thermal denaturation experiments and circular dichroism studies.<br />
References:<br />
[1] J. G. Vos, J. M. Kelly; Dalton Trans., 2006, 4869 - 48<strong>83</strong>.<br />
[2] N. A. P. Kane-Maguire, J. F. Wheeler; Coord. Chem. Rev., 2001, 145 - 162.<br />
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P199. A Novel Respiratory Complex in Desulfovibrio vulgaris<br />
Hildenborough<br />
S. Venceslau, I. Cardoso Pereira<br />
a Microbial Biochemistry, Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Tecnológica, U, Av. da República, EAN, 2780-157,<br />
Oeiras, Portugal<br />
e-mail: sofiav@itqb.unl.pt<br />
Sulfate-reducing organisms are anaerobic prokaryotes found ubiquitously in nature. They use a respiratory<br />
mechanism with sulfate as the terminal electron acceptor, but the intervenients in the respiratory chain have not<br />
been fully elucidated. Here, we describe a novel multihemic cytochrome complex isolated from the membranes<br />
of Desulfovibrio vulgaris Hildenborough, composed by four subunits (72, 48, 31 and 24 kDa). The 24 kDa<br />
protein is a periplasmic penta or hexaheme c membrane anchored subunit, the 31 kDa protein is an FeS protein<br />
that may also contain one heme c, and the 48 kDa subunit is an integral membrane protein. Although the<br />
periplasmic 72 kDa subunit is annotated as a molybdopterin oxidoreductase subunit, no Mo was detected. This<br />
complex is the first example described of the so-called MFIc complexes, proposed to be oxidoreductases of the<br />
respiratory electron transfer chains. These complexes are related to the MFIcc class, which have already been<br />
reported as an alternative complex III, when this one is absent: in the anoxigenic phototrophic bacterium<br />
Chloroflexus aurentiacus, and in the aerobic non-phototrophic bacterium Rhodothermus marinus[1, 2]. The D.<br />
vulgaris MFIc complex is present in large amounts suggesting an important role in the energy metabolism. This<br />
is supported by expression studies, where the complex behaves similarly to other proteins directly involved in<br />
the sulphate respiratory chain[3]. However, its electron donor and acceptor are still not known.<br />
References:<br />
[1] Yanyushin, M.F., et al., New class of bacterial membrane oxidoreductases. Biochemistry, 2005. 44(30):<br />
p. <strong>10</strong>037-45.<br />
[2] Pereira, M.M., et al., The alternative complex III from Rhodothermus marinus - a prototype of a new family<br />
of quinol:electron acceptor oxidoreductases. FEBS Lett, 2007. 581(25): p. 4<strong>83</strong>1-5.<br />
[3] Pereira, P.M., et al., Transcriptional response of Desulfovibrio vulgaris Hildenborough to oxidative stress<br />
mimicking environmental conditions. Arch Microbiol, 2008. 189(5): p. 451-61.<br />
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P200. Improving Platinum Chemotherapy Through Controlled and<br />
Targeted Drug Delivery<br />
N. Wheate<br />
Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical S,University of Strathclyde,27 Taylor Street,G40NR,<br />
Glasgow,United Kingdom<br />
e-mail: nial.wheate@strath.ac.uk<br />
Cisplatin, carboplatin and oxaliplatin are the only three platinum based drugs with wide approval for the<br />
treatment of human cancers [1]. Whilst several new drugs are in various stages of clinical trials including<br />
satraplatin, picoplatin and multinuclear drugs [1], the biggest advances in the coming decade will come from the<br />
development of controlled and targeted drug delivery systems. Over the last 5 years our work has focussed on<br />
macromolecules which can encapsulate mono- and multinuclear platinum complexes and platinum based DNA<br />
intercalators [2-3]. This includes cyclodextrins, calixarenes, cucurbiturils and PAMAM dendrimers. Many of<br />
these macromolecules are able to prevent drug degradation by thiol peptides and proteins and can be used to tune<br />
the cytotoxicity and toxicity of the drugs. In vivo animal trials also demonstrated that one drug delivery vehicle,<br />
cucurbituril was able to nearly double the maximum tolerated dose of a multinuclear platinum drug. The first<br />
phase of our research is nearly complete and we are now examining two-fold drug encapsulation and suitable<br />
targeting groups. In the end, the goal of our research is the development of a targeted platinum drug delivery<br />
system that can specifically recognise and bind cancer cells, thus eliminating many of the side-effect of platinum<br />
drugs from that arise from non-specific cellular attack, and improve drug efficacy.<br />
References:<br />
[1]L. Kelland. The resurgence of platinum-based cancer chemotherapy, Nature Reviews Cancer, 2007, 7, 573-<br />
584.<br />
[2] N. J. Wheate, D. P. Buck, A. I. Day, J. G. Collins, Cucurbit[n]uril binding of platinum anticancer complexes,<br />
Dalton Transactions, 2006, 451-458.<br />
[3] S. Kemp, N. J. Wheate, S. Wang, J. G. Collins, S. F. Ralph, A. I. Day, V. J. Higgins, J. R. Aldrich-Wright,<br />
Encapsulation of platinum(II)-based DNA intercalators within cucurbit[6,7,8]urils, Dalton Transactions, 2007,<br />
12, 969-979.<br />
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P201. Electrocatalytic Oxygen Reduction by Cytochrome C Oxidase<br />
F.G.M. Wiertz a , O.M. Richter b , B. Ludwig b , H.A. Heering a<br />
a<br />
Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Leiden University, Einsteinweg 55, 2333 CC, Leiden, Netherlands<br />
e-mail: h.a.heering@chem.leidenuniv.nl<br />
b<br />
Institute of Biochemistry, J.W. Goethe Universität, Max-von Laue-Str. 9, D-60438, Frankfurt am Main,<br />
Germany<br />
Cytochrome c oxidase (CcO) is the final electron acceptor in the respiratory chain. It oxidizes four ferrous<br />
cytochome c while reducing oxygen to water without releasing intermediates. Paracoccus denitrificans CcO is a<br />
four-subunit membrane enzyme, containing two heme groups (a, a3) and two copper centres (CuA, CuB). The<br />
mixed-valence binuclear CuA centre is the primary electron acceptor from cytochrome c. Heme a3 and<br />
mononuclear CuB form the site for oxygen reduction. Spectroscopic methods revealed that oxygen binding to the<br />
four-electron-reduced enzyme is followed by rapid reductive O=O bond splitting. The reduced enzyme is<br />
regenerated by uptake of four protons from the cytoplasm, oxidation of four cytochrome c, and release of two<br />
water molecules. In addition, four protons are translocated across the membrane, converting redox free energy<br />
into a transmembrane electrochemical potential. [1, 2]<br />
Due to the relatively slow F → OH transition, it is difficult to obtain information on subsequent electron-uptake<br />
events and coupled proton pumping with pre-steady state kinetics. In contrast, these events may be observed by<br />
protein film voltammetry. We have immobilized active P. denitrificans CcO on gold electrodes. Voltammetry in<br />
presence of oxygen yields a characteristic sigmoidal but non-nernstian catalytic wave. Analysis of the wave<br />
shape under various conditions is in progress, with the aim to derive novel mechanistic information on the<br />
reductive phase of the catalytic cycle.<br />
References:<br />
[1] F.G.M. Wiertz, O.M. Richter, B. Ludwig, S. de Vries, J. Biol. Chem. 282, 31580 (2007).<br />
[2] I. Belevich, M.I. Verkhovsky, Antioxidants & Redox Signaling <strong>10</strong>, 1 (2008).<br />
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P202. The Crystal Structure of Tryptophan Hydroxylase with Bound<br />
Amino Acid Substrate<br />
M.S. Windahl a , C.R. Petersen b , P. Harris b , H.E.M. Christensen b<br />
a<br />
Department of Natural Science, University of Copenhagen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, 1871, Frederiksberg C,<br />
Denmark<br />
e-mail:mskn@life.ku.dk<br />
b<br />
Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Denmark, Kemitorvet 207, 2800, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark<br />
Tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) is part of the small enzyme family of tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) dependent<br />
aromatic amino acid hydroxylases [1]. The TPH catalysed formation of 5-hydroxytryptophan is the first and ratelimiting<br />
step in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitter and hormone serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine). Although<br />
serotonin has many physiological functions, it is mainly known as a neurotransmitter. Abnormalities in the<br />
serotonergic neurons are implicated in a wide range of neuropsychiatric disorders such as depression, obsessivecompulsive<br />
disorder and schizophrenia [2]. Two isoforms of TPH exist: isoform 1 (TPH1) is primarily found in<br />
the mast cells, pineal gland and enterochromaffin cells, while isoform 2 (TPH2) appears mostly in the<br />
serotonergic neurons of the brain [3]. TPH is a homotetrameric three domain enzyme; its three domains are an<br />
N-terminal regulatory domain, a catalytic domain and a small C-terminal tetramerisation domain.<br />
We have previously reported the expression, purification and crystallisation of the catalytic domain (∆1-<br />
<strong>10</strong>0/∆415-445) of chicken tryptophan hydroxylase isoform 1 [4]. We here present the 1.9 Å resolution crystal<br />
structure in complex with the tryptophan substrate and an iron bound imidazole. The iron coordination can be<br />
described as a distorted trigonal bipyramidal coordination with His273, His278 and Glu318 (partially bidentate)<br />
and one imidazole as ligands. The tryptophan binding pocket is distinct from the BH4 binding pocket and the<br />
tryptophan stacks against Pro269 with a distance of 3.9 Å between the iron and the tryptophan C5 that is<br />
hydroxylated. The binding of tryptophan and imidazole have caused structural changes in the catalytic domain<br />
compared to the structure of the human TPH1 with bound dihydrobiopterin [5]. The structure of chicken TPH1 is<br />
more compact and the loops of residues Leu124-Asp139 and Ile367-Thr369 closes around the active site. The<br />
same structural changes are seen in the catalytic domain of phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) upon binding of<br />
substrate analogues norleucine and thienylalanine to the PAH•BH4 complex [6]. In fact the chicken TPH1•Trp<br />
structure resembles the PAH•BH4•thienylalanine structure (r.m.s.d. of Cα atoms 0.94 Å) more than the human<br />
TPH1 structure (r.m.s.d. 1.47 Å).<br />
References:<br />
[1] Fitzpatrick, P. F. (1999) Annu. Rev. Biochem. 68, 355-381.<br />
[2] Lucki, I. (1998) Biol. Psychiatry 44, 151-162.<br />
[3] Walther, D. J., and Bader, M. (2003) Biochem. Pharmacol. 66, 1673-1680.<br />
[4] Nielsen, M. S., Petersen, C. R., Munch, A., Vendelboe, T. V., Boesen, J., Harris, P., and Christensen, H. E.<br />
M. (2008) Prot. Expr. Purif. 57, 116-126.<br />
[5] Wang, L., Erlandsen, H., Haavik, J., Knappskog, P. M., and Stevens, R. C. (2002) Biochemistry 41, 12569-<br />
12574.<br />
[6] Andersen, O. A., Stokka, A. J., Flatmark, T., and Hough, E. (2003) J. Mol. Biol. 333, 747-757.<br />
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P203. Complexation of Pb(II) Ions with Humic Acids and Naturally<br />
Occurring Antioxidants; EPR and Relativistic DFT Study<br />
M. Witwicki a , A. Jaszewski b , J. Jezierska b , A. Ożarowski c , A. Jezierski b , M. Jerzykiewicz b<br />
a<br />
Department of Chemistry, Wroclaw University, F. Joliot-Curie 14, Wroclaw 50-2<strong>83</strong>, Poland<br />
e-mail:mck@eto.wchuwr.pl<br />
b<br />
Department of Chemistry, Wroclaw University, F. Joliot-Curie 14, Wroclaw 50-2<strong>83</strong>, Poland,<br />
c<br />
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Florida State University, 1800 E. Paul Dirac Drive,<br />
Tallahassee, FL 323<strong>10</strong>, USA,<br />
Complexation of Pb(II) with functional groups of humic acids [1, 2] and with their models, polihydroxybenzoic<br />
acids which are present in natural products as strong antioxidants, results in the formation of new radicals whose<br />
g values (observed in EPR spectra) are unusually low in comparison with those of parent semiquinone radicals<br />
[2, 3].<br />
To show the reasons of this effect we underwent the EPR studies of Pb(II) complexes with the model radical<br />
derived from of 3, 4-dihydroxybenzoic acid. The 3, 4-dihydroxybenzoic acid is representative for other<br />
polihydroxybenzoic acids substituted with at least two vicinal phenolic OH and one carboxylic groups which<br />
form the radicals able to shift characteristically g parameters after Pb(II) complexation.<br />
The role of the OH and COOH substituents of the model radical in Pb(II) coordination, leading to the<br />
characteristic shift of g parameter, was studied by us using the relativistic DFT calculations of the expected<br />
complexes geometries, unpaired electron delocalizations and electronic structures with ADF program. The<br />
calculations were verified by the best agreement between the predicted and experimental g parameters.<br />
Acknowledgement: The work was supported by Grant No. 6 PO4G 06730.<br />
References:<br />
[1] M. Jerzykiewicz, Geoderma 122 (2004) 305<br />
[2] E. Giannakopoulos, K.C. Christoforidis, A. Tsipis, M. Jerzykiewicz, Y. Deligiannakis, Journal of Physical<br />
Chemistry Part A <strong>10</strong>9 (2005) 2223.<br />
[3] F. Czechowski, I. Golonka, A. Jezierski, Spectrochimica Acta Part A 60 (2004) 1387<br />
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P204. NMR Study of Heme Binding to HmuY Protein<br />
from Porphyromonas gingivalis<br />
J. Wojaczyński, a H. Połata, b T. Olczak, b and L. Latos-Grażyński a<br />
a<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, 14 F. Joliot-Curie St., 50 3<strong>83</strong> Wrocław, Poland<br />
e-mail: jw@wchuwr.pl<br />
b<br />
Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Wrocław, Tamka 2, 50 138 Wrocław, Poland<br />
Porphyromonas gingivalis, a Gram-negative anaerobic bacterium implicated in the development and progression<br />
of chronic periodontitis, requires iron and heme for growth. One of the mechanisms of heme uptake in this<br />
bacterium comprises the outer-membrane heme transporter HmuR and a putative heme-binding lipoprotein<br />
HmuY.<br />
The aim of this study was to characterize the nature of heme binding to HmuY using 1 H NMR spectroscopy. The<br />
protein was expressed, purified and detailed magnetic resonance investigations were performed. We found that<br />
the heme complexed to HmuY is in a low-spin Fe(III) hexa-coordinate environment. The nature of coordinating<br />
ligands and the possibility of additional heme binding by HmuY was thoroughly explored.<br />
heme methyl signals<br />
30 20 <strong>10</strong> 0 -<strong>10</strong><br />
δ [ppm]<br />
D 2 O, 323 K<br />
Using site-directed mutagenesis, several single and double HmuY mutants were constructed with the methionine,<br />
histidine, cysteine, and tyrosine residues replaced by an alanine residue. The ability of the mutated proteins to<br />
bind heme was reflected by their 1 H NMR spectra which gave a closer insight into the heme-protein interactions.<br />
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P205. New Binucleating Ligands for Modelling the Dizinc<br />
Metallo-β-Lactamase Active Site<br />
S. Wöckel a , B. Burger a , M. Jarenmark c , S. Dechert a , E. Nordlander c , F. Meyer a<br />
a Institute for Inorganic Chemistry, University of Göttingen, Tammanstr. 4, D-37077, Göttingen, Germany<br />
e-mail: Simone.Woeckel@chemie.uni-goettingen.de<br />
c Center for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lund University, Box 124, SE-22<strong>10</strong>0, Lund, Sweden<br />
β-lactamases are enzymes that mediate hydrolytic ring cleavage of β-lactams. They are thus responsible for the<br />
increasing resistance towards widely used β-lactam antibiotics [1]. One group of these enzymes, so called<br />
metallo-β-lactamases, contain one or two zinc atoms in their active site, which are ligated by amino acid residues<br />
[2, 3]. The Lewis acidic character of zinc allows water to be deprotonated at physiological pH, generating<br />
a nucleophilic hydroxide that is able to attack the β-lactam ring of the antibiotic substrate. Other roles of the<br />
metal ions and details of the catalytic process are still controversial. In view of the importance of this class of<br />
enzymes, further insight in the mechanism of β-lactam hydrolysis at dizinc sites is highly desirable.<br />
We have developed a general class of ligands that can hold two metal ions in close proximity suitable for<br />
cooperative reactivity. These tunable ligands are based on a central pyrazole bridge, substituted with chelating<br />
side arms in 3- and 5- position of the heterocycle. Initial studies had provided some first insight into the binding<br />
and cleavage of penicillin G at dizinc complexes of those ligands [4]. In order to more closely emulate<br />
characteristic of the enzyme active site, we have now prepared several new ligand scaffolds that bear biomimetic<br />
N- (imidazole or benzimidazole) or O- (carboxylate) side arm donor functions. Their synthesis and coordination<br />
chemistry relevant to the metallo-β-lactamases will be presented.<br />
References:<br />
[1] I. Massova, S. Mobashery, Acc. Chem. Res. 1997, 30, 162-168.<br />
[2] A. Badarau, M. I. Page, Biochemistry 2006, 45, <strong>10</strong>654-<strong>10</strong>666.<br />
[3] M. W. Crowder, J. Spencer, A. J. Vila, Acc. Chem. Res. 2006, 39, 721-728.<br />
[4] B. Bauer-Siebenlist, S. Dechert, F. Meyer, Chem. Eur. J. 2005, 11, 5343-5352.<br />
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P206. Chiral Interactions in Metal Complexes Containing Amino Acids<br />
and its Derivatives<br />
T. Yajima a , S. Ito a , J. Morita a , M. Yumoto a , Y. Shimazaki b , O. Yamauchi a , T. Shiraiwa a<br />
a Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering, Kansai University, Suita, Osaka 564-8680, Japan.<br />
b College of Science, Ibakaki Univeristy, Mito, Ibaraki 3<strong>10</strong>-8512, Japan<br />
e-mail: t.yajima@ipcku.kansai-u.ac.jp<br />
A number of bio-active compounds have chirality, and their stereoisomers exhibit various activities in biological<br />
systems and play key roles in sustaining life. Especially, optically active amino acids have been used in foods,<br />
medicines, pesticides, cosmetics, and even as chiral reagents for asymmetric syntheses. Enantiomeric<br />
compounds have been obtained by refining natural products, asymmetric sysntheses, optical resolution from<br />
racemates, and so on. Optical resolution of racemic amino acids (AAs) is achieved by various procedures to give<br />
their enantiomers. However, the procedures are limited to resolution of certain AAs, and there is a strong<br />
demand for the method of general applicability. Transition metal ions can bind two or more ligands, so that a<br />
metal complex containing a chiral AA may coordinate the second ligand (AA’) enantioselectively for steric or<br />
other reasons, enabling separation of the racemic mixture of this ligand by differences in solubility or reactivity.<br />
We first studied selective incorporation of an enantiomer of a racemic AA’ into Cu(II) complexes with an active<br />
AA, Cu(AA)(AA’).<br />
The ternary Cu(II) complex containing L-isoleucine (ile) and D-alanine (ala), [Cu(L-ile)(D-ala)], is less soluble<br />
than [Cu(L-ile)(L-ala)], because of the difference in configuration: [Cu(L-ile)(D-ala)] has a cis-configuration,<br />
whereas [Cu(L-ile)(L-ala)] has a trans-configuration.[1] Cis-trans isomerism may have an influence on the<br />
properties of ternary Cu(II) complexes; for complexes containing D/L-aminobutanoic acid (abu) instead of D/Lala,<br />
[Cu(L-ile)(L-abu)] is over <strong>10</strong> times more soluble than [Cu(L-ile)(D-abu)]. Such a wide difference in solubility<br />
may arise from the stability difference between the diastereomers of the ternary complexes, whose stability<br />
constants, logβ, were found to be 15.692(9) for [Cu(L-ile)(D-abu)] and 15.166(25) for [Cu(L-ile)(L-abu)].<br />
On the other hand, two ternary complexes containing L-alloisoleucine (aile) and D/L-ala, [Cu(L-aile)(D/L-ala)],<br />
exhibit similar solubilities and the same cis-configuration.<br />
O<br />
H2 O N<br />
Cu<br />
N O<br />
H2 O<br />
L-ala O O<br />
D-ala<br />
OH2 Cu<br />
N OH<br />
H 2<br />
2<br />
In order to attain efficient separation of racemic AAs, we studied<br />
potentiometrically and spectroscopically the M-L-AA ternary systems, where M<br />
refers to Zn 2+ , Cu 2+ , and Ni 2+ and L to tris(2-pyridylmethyl)amine (TPA) and<br />
(S)-N, N-bis(2-pyridylmethyl)-1-(2-pyridyl)ethylamine ((S)-MeTPA).[2]<br />
Potentiometric titrations of the M-TPA-AA systems revealed that stable ternary<br />
complexes, [M(TPA)(L-AA)], are formed for M = Ni 2+ , while ternary<br />
complexes with M = Zn 2+ or Cu 2+ N<br />
N<br />
N<br />
are not formed or less stable. The stability<br />
constants of [Ni(TPA)(AA)] for AA = chiral amino acids are slightly smaller<br />
R = H<br />
CH3<br />
TPA<br />
(S)-MeTPA<br />
than the value of [Ni(TPA)(gly)], suggesting that the side chain of AA may give rise to steric hindrance with the<br />
pyridine ring of TPA and that it may be possible to resolve efficiently a number of amino acids by a chiral TPAtype<br />
ligand. The circular dichroism spectra of Cu-(S)-MeTPA-L-Phe and Cu-(S)-MeTPA-D-Phe systems<br />
exhibited a large negative and a positive extremum at ~600 nm, respectively, as compared with Cu-TPA-D/L-<br />
Phe, which may indicate that AA has a higher affinity for Cu-(S)-MeTPA than Cu-TPA.<br />
Acknowledgement: We would like to thank Professor Akira Odani, Kanazawa University, for kind advice on<br />
potentiometric titrations.<br />
References:<br />
[1] T. Shiraiwa, H. Fukuoka, M. Yoshida, H. Kurokawa, Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn., 57, 1675 (1984).<br />
[2] J.W. Canary, Y. Wang, R. Roy, Jr., Inorg. Synth., 32, 70 (1998).<br />
O<br />
Cu<br />
N<br />
H2 N<br />
R<br />
[Cu(L-ile)(L-ala)] [Cu(L-ile)(H2O) 2]<br />
[Cu(L-ile)(D-ala)]<br />
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P207. Photochemical Reduction of Nitrite Catalyzed by Ruthenium<br />
Complex or Zinc Porphyrin-linked Nitrite Reductases and the Model Cu<br />
Complexes<br />
K. Yamaguchi a , N. Isoda a , A. Tani a , T. Okada a , S. Suzuki a , N. Nakamura b , H. Ohno b ,<br />
N. Ikeda a<br />
a<br />
Department of Chemistry, Grad. Sch. of Science, Osaka University, 1-1 Machikaneyama, 560-0043, Toyonaka,<br />
Osaka, Japan<br />
e-mail: kazu@ch.wani.osaka-u.ac.jp<br />
b<br />
Department of Biotechnology and Life Science, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Koganei,<br />
184-8588, Tokyo, Japan<br />
Copper-containing nitrite reductase (CuNIR), which is a key enzyme in biological denitrification, catalyzes the<br />
reduction of nitrite to nitrogen monoxide. In this paper, we investigated that and the photochemical reduction of<br />
nitrite to nitrogen monoxide by Ru(bpy)3 or Zn prophirin complex modified CuNIRs and the CuNIR model<br />
complexes [Cu(Me2bpa)] 2+ linked to Ru(bpy)3 analogue or Zn porphirin in the presence of sacrificial electron<br />
donor reagents under acidic condition at room temperature. Transient absorption spectra of Ru-Cu complex were<br />
observed by nanosecond laser flash photolysis (λex = 532 nm, fwhm 4 ns) at 298 K. The spectral change at 503<br />
nm due to Ru(III) moiety was observed, it is due to the intramolecular electron transfer from the excited Ru(II)<br />
to Cu(II) moieties in Ru-Cu complex. The same profiles were observed in the Zn prophirin linked Cu complex<br />
and the Ru complex modified CuNIR. Photo chemical NO production from the dinuclear complexes or the<br />
complex modified CuNIR solutions including nitrite and sacrificial electron donor reagent was observed under<br />
irradiation of visible light and the continuous flow of Ar at room temperature. This is the first example of the<br />
photochemical reduction of nitrite to nitrogen monoxide catalyzed by dinuclear complex and complex modified<br />
enzyme.<br />
References:<br />
[1]K. Yamaguchi, T. Okada, and S. Suzuki, Inorganic Chemistry Commun., 9, 989-991 (2006).<br />
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P208. Reinvestigation of Dioxygen Activation by α-Ketoglutarate<br />
Dependent Dioxygenase<br />
S. Ye a , C. Riplinger a , C. Krebs b , M. Bollinger b , and F. Neese a<br />
a Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Bonn University, Germany<br />
b Department of Biochemistry, Penn State University, USA<br />
The TauD/α-ketoglutarate (α-KG)-dependent dioxygenase is a member of the superfamily of α-ketoglutaratedependent<br />
dioxygenase, a large and diverse class of mononuclear non-heme iron enzymes that require hs-Fe(II),<br />
α-KG and dioxygen for catalysis. The reaction mechanism for dioxygen activation in this enzyme system has<br />
been studied by hybrid density functional theory (DFT) at septet, quintet and triplet potential energy surfaces.<br />
The calculations showed that the dioxygen activation proceeds at the septet potential surface through only one<br />
transition state for a concerted O-O and C-C bond cleavage, which is consistent with the experimental findings<br />
that oxidative decarboxylation of the α-KG is the rate-limiting step. Detailed analysis of the electron pathways<br />
for the four-electron reduction process of dioxygen provided new insights into the catalytic mechanism: Why is<br />
only one transition state needed at the septet surface? Why can the similar process not take place at the quintet<br />
and triplet potential surfaces? What kind of roles do the hs-Fe(II) and α-KG play for the dioxygen activation?<br />
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P209. Cytotoxicity, Cellular Uptake and DNA Binding Mode of a New<br />
Dinuclear Platinum(II) Complex<br />
L. Zerzankova a , J. Kasparkova a , N.P. Farrell b , V. Brabec a<br />
a<br />
Institute of Biophysics ASCR, v.v.i., Kralovopolska 135, CZ-612 65, Brno, Czech Republic<br />
e-mail: zerzankova@ibp.cz<br />
b<br />
Department of Chemistry, Virginia Commonwealth University, <strong>10</strong>01 West Main Street, Virginia-232 84,<br />
Richmond, United States<br />
One concept of designing new platinum drugs is based on the observation that carrier amine ligands of cisplatin<br />
can modulate its anticancer properties. This concept has resulted in a new structural analog of cisplatin -<br />
oxaliplatin that is currently used in the clinic. Another series of antitumor platinum compounds is based on<br />
polynuclear geometry. From this large family, the sub-class [{PtCl(NH3)2}2µ-(H2N-Y-NH2)] n+ , where the<br />
bridging linker contains a diamine, polyamine or a third coordination sphere, was chosen for clinical<br />
development. We examined the biological properties of novel dinuclear Pt II complex BBR36<strong>10</strong>-DACH (figure<br />
1). In this compound, the structural features of two classes of the platinum compounds with proven antitumor<br />
activity are combined, namely DACH carrier ligands and polynuclear platinum geometry with a polyamine<br />
linker. DNA binding mode of this new complex was analyzed by biophysical and biochemical methods. These<br />
modifications have been compared with the cytotoxicity and mutagenicity of this new complex in several tumor<br />
cell lines, cellular uptake and inhibition of DNA synthesis. The results show that the new complex coordinates<br />
DNA in a unique way, different from that of mononuclear analog as well as from that of dinuclear spermine<br />
complex. These results are also consistent with the observation that the new dinuclear complex shows different<br />
biological properties in human tumor cell lines.<br />
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P2<strong>10</strong>. Interaction of Cap43 Protein Fragment with Ni(II) and Cu(II) Ions<br />
M.A. Zoroddu a , M. Peana a , and S. Medici a , T. Kowalik-Jankowska b , H. Kozłowski b<br />
a<br />
Department of Chemistry, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07<strong>10</strong>0, Sassari, Italy<br />
e-mail: zoroddu@uniss.it<br />
b<br />
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, 14 Joliot-Curie, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wrocław, Poland<br />
One of the research topics in our group is protein Cap 43, which seems directly related to the cellular response<br />
after nickel exposure, [1, 2] as well as to a number of cancers.[1, 3] The studies we carried out for several years<br />
started from a small peptide model of Cap 43 and were successively expanded to include a two-<br />
(TRSRSHTSEG-TRSRSHTSEG) and a three-repeated (TRSRSHTSEG-TRSRSHTSEG-TRSRSHTSEG)<br />
monohistidinic decapeptide fragment in its C-terminus.[4-6] Such 20- and 30-amino acid sequences were tested<br />
for Ni(II)- and Cu(II)- coordination at different pH values, by both potentiometry and spectroscopic techniques<br />
(NMR, EPR, UV-Vis, CD). The two metals showed a slightly different behaviour towards coordination, and the<br />
interaction of Cu(II) ions with the two peptides started at pH values lower than those for Ni(II). What appeared<br />
clear was that in both cases each <strong>10</strong>-amino acid fragment TRSRSHTSEG was able to coordinate a single metal<br />
ion to form a square planar 4N {4N} chromophore. The coordination mode involved an imidazole nitrogen from<br />
the His residue, and the amidic nitrogens from His, Ser, and Arg. At high pH values, further deprotonations were<br />
observed for the Cu(II) species.<br />
References:<br />
[1] D. Zhou, K. Salnikow, M. Costa; Cancer Res., 58, 2182 (1998)<br />
[2] K. Salnikow, D. Zhou, T. Kluz, C. Wang, M. Costa, in: Metal and Genetics, (Sarkar Bed), New York, 131<br />
(1999)<br />
[3] K. Salnikow, T. Kluz, M. Costa, Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol., 160, 127 (1999)<br />
[4] M.A. Zoroddu, T. Kowalik-Jankowska, H. Kozlowski, K. Salnikow, M. Costa, J. Inorg. Biochem., 84, 47<br />
(2001)<br />
[5] M.A. Zoroddu, M. Peana, T. Kowalik-Jankowska, H. Kozlowski, M. Costa, J. Chem. Soc. Dalton Trans., 458<br />
(2002)<br />
[6] M.A. Zoroddu, M. Peana, T. Kowalik-Jankowska, H. Kozlowski, M. Costa, J. Inorg Biochem., 98, 931<br />
(2004)<br />
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P211. Polymorphic Forms of Zn(II) Compound with Biological Active<br />
Diethyl (Pyridin-3-Ylmethyl)Phosphonate<br />
(3-Pmpe) Ligand: Zn(3-Pmpe)Cl2<br />
B. Żurowska a , K. Ślepokura a , T. Lis a , J. Ochocki b<br />
a Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, 50-3<strong>83</strong> Wroclaw, Poland<br />
b Department of Bioinorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University, 90-151 Lodz, Poland<br />
e-mail: zurowska@wchuwr.pl<br />
Zinc is one of the most important trace elements playing a versatile role in biological systems due to its structural<br />
and catalytic roles in enzymes. On the other hand, cis-Platinum(II) complexes of N-heterocyclic phosphonate<br />
ligands exhibit biological activity [1, 2]. Therefore we have now studied spectroscopy and the crystal structures<br />
of different crystalline forms of the compound of the empirical formula Zn(3-pmpe)Cl2.<br />
X-ray analyses show that in the reaction of ZnCl2 with didentate ligand diethyl (pyridin-3-ylmethyl) phosphonate<br />
(3-pmpe) in methanol three crystalline polymorphs are formed: [Zn(3-pmpe)Cl2]2 (1) and [Zn(3-pmpe)Cl2]n (2<br />
and 3). In these crystals 3-pmpe acts as a didentate N, O-bridging ligand and Zn(II) are in a slightly distorted<br />
tetrahedral ZnNOCl2 environment. Zn(II) ions in 1 are doubly bridged by the 3-pmpe ligands, resulting in the<br />
formation of dinuclear species. In polymeric compounds 2 and 3 Zn(II) ions are singly bridged by the 3-pmpe,<br />
resulting in the formation of one-dimensional chains.<br />
1 2<br />
Crystals of compound 1 are triclinic, space group P1̅, Z = 2, with cell parameters: a = 8.228(2),<br />
b = 8.982(2), c = <strong>10</strong>.329(3) Å, α = 78.97(3), β = 89.92(3), γ = 81.04(3)º, V = 739.8(3) Å 3 .<br />
Crystals of compound 2 are monoclinic P21, Z = 4, with cell parameters: a = 7.742(2),<br />
b = 28.246(6), c = 7.864(2)Å, β = 117.60(3)º, V = 739.8(3) Å 3 .<br />
The third polymorphous form (polymeric 3) is triclinic, P1̅, Z = 2 with cell parameters: a = 8.850(3) Å,<br />
b = 9.060(4) Å, c = <strong>10</strong>.305(4) Å, α = 113.50(4)°, β = 98.91(3)°, γ = 95.27(3)°, V = 1524.0(6)Å 3 .<br />
References:<br />
[1] K. Aranowska, J. Graczyk, L. Chęcińska, W. Pakulska, J. Ochocki, Pharmazie 61 (2006) 457.<br />
[2] B. Kostka, J. Sikora, K. Aranowska, J. Para, J. Ochocki, Acta Toxicologica 13 (2005) 113.<br />
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Author Index<br />
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Aartsma...............................................117, 123, 308<br />
Abad Andrade .................................................... 120<br />
Abbas ................................................................. 248<br />
Abdelhamid...........................................30, 214, 260<br />
Adolph ............................................................... 195<br />
Ahmedova.......................................................... 121<br />
AlAgha................................................................. 74<br />
Alarcón-Payer .................................................... 122<br />
Alberto ............................................................... 232<br />
Aldrich-Wright................................................... 222<br />
Alessio ................................................................. 23<br />
Alfonso-Prieto...................................................... 80<br />
Alham................................................................. 178<br />
Almeida.............................................................. 295<br />
Alpoim ............................................................... 150<br />
Amara................................................................... 62<br />
Andberg ............................................................. 192<br />
Anđelković......................................................... 247<br />
Anderlund .......................................................... 130<br />
Andersson .............................84, 112, 197, 265, 313<br />
Andolfi ............................................................... 170<br />
Andrade.............................................................. 295<br />
Andreoni ............................................................ 123<br />
Andreozzi........................................................... 166<br />
Annalora............................................................... 88<br />
Antonyuk.............................................................. 89<br />
Anwar................................................................. 248<br />
Arakawa ............................................................. 261<br />
Archer ................................................................ 264<br />
Arellano ............................................................. 180<br />
Armstrong .............................28, 1<strong>83</strong>, 269, 282, 284<br />
Arnoux ............................................................... 114<br />
Asada ................................................................. 245<br />
Atrian ............................................36, 133, 266, 268<br />
Atta....................................................................... 62<br />
Bacco ................................................................... 77<br />
Bachurin............................................................... 47<br />
Badea ......................................................... 124, 263<br />
Baffert ................................................................ 125<br />
Bal................................................................ 76, 271<br />
Balenci ............................................................... 126<br />
Ballmann.............................................................. 51<br />
Baranowska........................................................ 157<br />
Barda.................................................................... 25<br />
Barnett................................................................ 251<br />
Barone................................................................ 127<br />
Barra..................................................................... 84<br />
Barragán............................................................. 128<br />
Barszczewski...................................................... 306<br />
Bartosz-Bechowski .................................... 215, 279<br />
Barys .................................................................. 164<br />
Basallote............................................................. <strong>10</strong>8<br />
Basinski.............................................................. 233<br />
Basran ................................................................ 280<br />
Battistoni.............................................................. 64<br />
Battistuzzi .......................................................... 118<br />
Becker ........................................................ 129, 223<br />
Bell..................................................................... 313<br />
Bellandi.............................................................. 314<br />
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Berends ................................................................ 96<br />
Bergan.................................................................. 84<br />
Berggren............................................................. 130<br />
Bermejo.............................................................. 169<br />
Berry .................................................................... 90<br />
Bertoncini............................................................. 78<br />
Bertrand ......................................113, 114, 125, 229<br />
Besson................................................................ 301<br />
Bhachu ................................................................. 20<br />
Biega .......................................................... 131, 132<br />
Biernat................................................................ 152<br />
Bill ....................................................................... 51<br />
Binolfi .................................................................. 78<br />
Bjerrum ...........................................56, 99, 143, 196<br />
Blanford ............................................................. 269<br />
Blasco................................................................. <strong>10</strong>8<br />
Blindauer...................................................... 67, 230<br />
Blondin................................................................. 94<br />
Boersma ............................................................. 286<br />
Bofill .................................................................. 133<br />
Bogusz ............................................................... 208<br />
Böhme................................................................ 207<br />
Boiry .................................................................. 114<br />
Bollinger ............................................................ 327<br />
Bonechi .............................................................. 126<br />
Bonifacio............................................................ 252<br />
Bonna ................................................................. 201<br />
Borel..................................................................... 94<br />
Borsari................................................................ 118<br />
Botelho............................................................... 134<br />
Bothe.................................................................... 51<br />
Boucher.............................................................. 265<br />
Bourles ............................................................... 135<br />
Boussac .............................................................. <strong>10</strong>7<br />
Boyko................................................................... 50<br />
Brabec ...........................57, 193, 219, 239, 258, 328<br />
Brandi-Blanco ............................................ 122, 136<br />
Brasuń .........................................137, 138, 139, 243<br />
Bratsos ................................................................. 23<br />
Bregier-Jarzebowska.......................................... 205<br />
Bren.................................................................... 112<br />
Breukink............................................................. 308<br />
Brillouet ............................................................. 160<br />
Brindell ........................................................ 69, 140<br />
Brondino .............................................249, 254, 2<strong>83</strong><br />
Brouwer ............................................................. 240<br />
Brown................................................................. 260<br />
Bruijnincx .......................................................... 191<br />
Brynda................................................................ 267<br />
Bryszewska ........................................................ 141<br />
Bubacco ............................................................. 308<br />
Bubnov................................................................. 86<br />
Budzisz............................................................... 142<br />
Buglyó.................................................................. 60<br />
Bukh................................................................... 143<br />
Burdjiev ............................................................. 121<br />
Burger ........................................................ 144, 324<br />
Burkholz............................................................. 248<br />
Burlat ..........................................113, 114, 125, 229
Bursakov .................................................... 145, 180<br />
Butler ................................................................... 74<br />
Cabral................................................................. 145<br />
Calvete ....................................................... 145, 180<br />
Camara ............................................................... 141<br />
Cancines............................................................. 314<br />
Cannistraro......................................................... 170<br />
Canters ........................................117, 123, 307, 308<br />
Capdevila ......................................36, 133, 266, 268<br />
Cardo.................................................................. <strong>10</strong>4<br />
Cardoso Pereira.......................................... 264, 318<br />
Carepo.........................................146, 187, 2<strong>83</strong>, 295<br />
Carlsson ............................................................... 75<br />
Carpena ................................................................ 80<br />
Carvalho............................................................. 148<br />
Casella........................................................ 154, 165<br />
Castillo Gonzalez ............................................... <strong>10</strong>8<br />
Castiñeiras...........122, 136, 158, 179, 185, 272, 294<br />
Caux-Thang.......................................................... 94<br />
Cebrat..........................................137, 147, 243, 279<br />
Cerveñansky......................................................... 78<br />
Chakraborty........................................................ 305<br />
Chauhan ............................................................. 280<br />
Cheesman........................................................... 280<br />
Chifiriuc Balotescu .................................... 124, 263<br />
Cho..................................................................... 228<br />
Chojnacki ........................................................... 225<br />
Chong................................................................... 31<br />
Choquesillo-Lazarte ............122, 136, 158, 185, 294<br />
Christensen H.E.M............................................. 321<br />
Christensen N.J. ................................................. 305<br />
Christianen ......................................................... 117<br />
Chumakov.......................................................... 203<br />
Ciattini ............................................................... 121<br />
Ciesiołka ...................................................... 70, 164<br />
Cieślak-Golonka ................................................ 278<br />
Ciudad................................................................ 128<br />
Ciunik................................................................. 164<br />
Ciurli .................................................................... 21<br />
Coelho.................................................148, 184, 254<br />
Coggins ................................................................ 27<br />
Collins................................................................ 248<br />
Comba.......................................................... 46, 149<br />
Contreras............................................................ 314<br />
Costa .................................................................. 150<br />
Courbon ............................................................. 160<br />
Cournac.............................................................. 113<br />
Crichton ............................................................... 26<br />
Crisponi.............................................................. 272<br />
Crook ................................................................. 151<br />
Csapó ................................................................... 60<br />
Cun....................................................................... 63<br />
Cydzik................................................................ 152<br />
Czeluśniak.......................................................... 153<br />
D’Alfonso G....................................................... 159<br />
D’Alfonso L. ...................................................... 159<br />
D’Amelio ................................................... 126, 224<br />
Dallavalle ........................................................... <strong>10</strong>2<br />
Dallinger ............................................................ 268<br />
Dawson ................................................................ 27<br />
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De Gioia............................................................... 29<br />
De Martino ......................................................... 307<br />
de Oliveira Silva ................................................ 155<br />
de Val................................................................... 26<br />
de Vries .............................................................. 253<br />
DeBeer George............................................. 73, 200<br />
Dechert..........................................51, 144, 172, 324<br />
Declercq ............................................................... 26<br />
Deeth.................................................................. 168<br />
Degerman........................................................... 256<br />
DeGrado............................................................. 166<br />
Dell’Acqua......................................................... 154<br />
Delord ................................................................ 160<br />
Dementin.............................................113, 114, 229<br />
Demuez .............................................................. 125<br />
den Dulk............................................................. 240<br />
Dennison .............................................................. 54<br />
Derat..................................................................... 80<br />
Dertz................................................................... 200<br />
Di Nardo..................................................... 156, 170<br />
Di Venere........................................................... 156<br />
Dijkstra................................................................. 81<br />
Dimitrakopoulou .................................................. 41<br />
Djinović-Carugo .................................................. 54<br />
Djoko ................................................................... 31<br />
Doering .............................................................. 248<br />
Dohmae.............................................................. 261<br />
Dolla................................................................... 2<strong>83</strong><br />
Dołęga................................................................ 157<br />
Domínguez-Martín..................................... 158, 294<br />
Donghi ............................................................... 159<br />
Donnadieu.......................................................... 182<br />
Dooley................................................................ 260<br />
Dorbes................................................................ 160<br />
Dorlet ................................................................... 93<br />
Dou..................................................................... 285<br />
Dowling ............................................................. 161<br />
Drew................................................................... 162<br />
Duarte....................................................94, 146, 238<br />
Düpre ..................................................163, 207, 270<br />
Duran ................................................................... 78<br />
Durand ............................................................... 2<strong>83</strong><br />
Dziuba........................................................ 126, 164<br />
Efimov ............................................................... 280<br />
Egg ..................................................................... 268<br />
Egmond................................................................ 81<br />
El Ghazouani........................................................ 94<br />
Engelen .............................................................. 165<br />
Engelkamp ......................................................... 117<br />
Ensign ................................................................ 112<br />
Erat..................................................................... 218<br />
Eriksson ............................................................. 130<br />
Faiella................................................................. 166<br />
Faller ............................................................ 93, 167<br />
Fantuzzi.............................................................. 170<br />
Farkas................................................................... 60<br />
Farrell......................................................... <strong>10</strong>5, 328<br />
Farrer.................................................................. 168<br />
Feese .................................................................. <strong>10</strong>1<br />
Feringa ............................................................... 286<br />
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Fernandes ........................................................... 171<br />
Fernández............................................................. 78<br />
Fernandez-Garcia............................................... 169<br />
Ferrari................................................................. 165<br />
Ferrer............................................................ 94, <strong>10</strong>8<br />
Ferrero................................................................ 170<br />
Figueiredo .......................................................... 146<br />
Filimonova ........................................................... 47<br />
Filipov................................................................ 203<br />
Fita ....................................................................... 80<br />
Fletcher .............................................................. 317<br />
Florek ................................................................. 306<br />
Fontal ................................................................. 314<br />
Fontecave ................................................37, 62, 288<br />
Fontecilla-Camps ..................................62, 113, 229<br />
Fontes Costa Lima ............................................. 171<br />
Formaggio .......................................................... 285<br />
Fourmond........................................................... 114<br />
Fregona .............................................................. 285<br />
Freisinger ..............................................35, 178, 230<br />
Freitas................................................................. 171<br />
Friedrich............................................................. 116<br />
Frison ................................................................. <strong>10</strong>9<br />
Fritsky ...........................................50, 237, 289, 304<br />
Fritz.................................................................... 134<br />
Fuchs............................................................ 51, 172<br />
Fuglewicz........................................................... 137<br />
Fujii............................................................ 173, 199<br />
Fujita .................................................................. 260<br />
Fujiwara ............................................................. 245<br />
Fuks............................................................ 174, 175<br />
Funabiki ..................................................... 115, 217<br />
Funahashi ..............................98, 199, 244, 262, 297<br />
Gabriel ............................................................... 292<br />
Gabriela Almeida ............................................... 301<br />
Gaggelli E. ....................................44, 126, 176, 226<br />
Gaggelli N.......................................................... 126<br />
Gahan ................................................................... 22<br />
Gajda.............................................................. 39, 64<br />
Gajewska............................................................ 177<br />
Galstyan ............................................................. 178<br />
Gałęzowska .................................................. 58, 304<br />
Gambino............................................................. 127<br />
Garcia................................................................. 128<br />
García-España .................................................... <strong>10</strong>8<br />
García-Santos............................................. 179, 185<br />
Garcia-Tojal ....................................................... 182<br />
Garino ................................................................ 291<br />
Garner .................................................................. 20<br />
Gasowska ........................................................... 233<br />
Gavel.......................................................... 145, 180<br />
Ge......................................................................... 63<br />
George................................................................ 2<strong>83</strong><br />
Gharib ................................................................ 181<br />
Ghiladi ............................................................... <strong>10</strong>1<br />
Ghosh ................................................................. 251<br />
Gianferrara ........................................................... 23<br />
Gilardi ........................................................ 156, 170<br />
Gil-Garcia .......................................................... 182<br />
Ginanneschi........................................................ 139<br />
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Girbal ................................................................. 125<br />
Glazer................................................................... 88<br />
Glueck.................................................................. 97<br />
Gładysz .............................................................. 138<br />
Gniazdowska...................................................... 174<br />
Gobetto............................................................... 291<br />
Goldet................................................................. 1<strong>83</strong><br />
Golenia................................................................. 50<br />
Gomes ................................................................ 134<br />
González .............................<strong>10</strong>8, 148, 184, 249, 254<br />
González-Noya .................................................. 169<br />
González-Pérez ...122, 136, 158, 179, 185, 272, 294<br />
Goodin ................................................................. 88<br />
Görbitz ............................................................... 197<br />
Gómez Quiroga.................................................. 293<br />
Gómez-Herrero .................................................. 163<br />
Górniak .............................................................. 188<br />
Górny ................................................................. 235<br />
Grabowski.......................................................... 278<br />
Graff................................................................... 146<br />
Gralka........................................................... 77, 186<br />
Gräslund............................................................... 16<br />
Gray ..................................................................... 88<br />
Grazina............................................................... 187<br />
Griesinger............................................................. 78<br />
Grimling..................................................... 188, 189<br />
Gros...................................................................... 81<br />
Grossmann ........................................................... 89<br />
Grzonka.............................................................. 131<br />
Gudat.................................................................. 157<br />
Guedes da Silva.......................................... 177, 302<br />
Güell..................................................................... 45<br />
Guerrini................................................................ 77<br />
Guigliarelli ..................................113, 114, 125, 229<br />
Guilloreau .......................................................... 167<br />
Gumienna-Kontecka ...............................50, 58, 289<br />
Guo....................................................................... 24<br />
Guzow................................................................ 215<br />
Habib.................................................................. 190<br />
Habtemariam...................................................... 191<br />
Hadler................................................................... 22<br />
Hagen ................................................................. 253<br />
Hakulinen........................................................... 192<br />
Halamikova ........................................................ 193<br />
Hamada .............................................................. 217<br />
Hamelin.............................................................. 288<br />
Hannam.............................................................. 141<br />
Hannon..................................................<strong>10</strong>, <strong>10</strong>4, 293<br />
Hanson ............................................................... 162<br />
Harbitz ............................................................... 112<br />
Harmer ............................................................... 284<br />
Harris ................................................................. 321<br />
Hartwig .............................................................. 271<br />
Hashimoto .......................................................... 194<br />
Hasnain ................................................................ 89<br />
Hatzakis ............................................................. 117<br />
Haukka ..................................................75, 204, 256<br />
Hedman.............................................................. 200<br />
Heering....................................................... 253, 320<br />
Heinz.................................................................. 195
Hemmingsen ...............................195, 196, 290, 305<br />
Heringova........................................................... 193<br />
Herman............................................................... 157<br />
Hersleth...................................................... 197, 265<br />
Hewener ............................................................. 203<br />
Hewison ............................................................. 198<br />
Heydari............................................................... 211<br />
Higa.................................................................... 199<br />
Hildebrandt ................................................ 116, 221<br />
Hine...................................................................... 20<br />
Hirota ................................................................. 244<br />
Hitomi ........................................................ 115, 217<br />
Hocking.............................................................. 200<br />
Hockner.............................................................. 268<br />
Hodgson ............................................................. 200<br />
Hoffmann ........................................................... 312<br />
Holm-Jørgensen ................................................... 56<br />
Hori .................................................................... 261<br />
Hough................................................................... 89<br />
Hsiao .................................................................. 197<br />
Hu....................................................................... 1<strong>10</strong><br />
Huang................................................................. 130<br />
Hughes ............................................................... 161<br />
Hureau.................................................................. 93<br />
Husted ................................................................ 259<br />
Hutyra ................................................................ 235<br />
Ikeda................................................................... 326<br />
Imagawa............................................................. 245<br />
Inomata ........................................................ 98, 199<br />
Ishida.................................................................. <strong>10</strong>7<br />
Isoda................................................................... 326<br />
Ito....................................................................... 325<br />
Itoh..................................................................... 209<br />
Ivancich................................................................ 82<br />
Jacob Claus ........................................................ 248<br />
Jacquamet............................................................. 94<br />
Jahangir ............................................................. 181<br />
Jameson................................................................ <strong>83</strong><br />
Jancsó............................................................. 39, 64<br />
Janicka-Kłos....................................................... 201<br />
Janicki ........................................................ 202, 315<br />
Jankowska.................................................. 131, 309<br />
Janoschka ........................................................... 203<br />
Jańczyk................................................................. 69<br />
Jański ................................................................. 225<br />
Jarenmark......................................75, 144, 204, 324<br />
Jarjayes............................................................... 287<br />
Jaroszewicz ........................................................ 225<br />
Jastrzab............................................................... 205<br />
Jaszewski............................................................ 322<br />
Jensen K......................................................... 56, 99<br />
Jensen M ............................................................ 206<br />
Jensen M. ....................................................... 56, 99<br />
Jerzykiewicz....................................................... 322<br />
Jezierska......................................208, 242, 267, 322<br />
Jezierski ............................................................. 322<br />
Jeżowska-Bojczuk...............126, 164, 216, 224, 250<br />
Jingwei ................................................................. 47<br />
Jitsukawa............................................................ 262<br />
João Romão........................................................ 148<br />
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Johannsen................................................... 207, 270<br />
Jozwiak .............................................................. 142<br />
Jyunichi.............................................................. 173<br />
Kafarski...................................................... 242, 274<br />
Kajita.....................................................98, 199, 244<br />
Kajiya................................................................. 255<br />
Kallio ................................................................. 192<br />
Kamecka ............................................................ 208<br />
Kamysz ...................................................... 186, 226<br />
Kano........................................................... 209, 217<br />
Kapczyńska ........................................................ 213<br />
Karotki ............................................................... <strong>10</strong>0<br />
Kasparkova ...................................57, 193, 219, 328<br />
Kasuno ............................................................... 245<br />
Katayama ........................................................... 261<br />
Kaur ................................................................... 112<br />
Kawakami .......................................................... 173<br />
Kayal.................................................................. 2<strong>10</strong><br />
Kelly................................................................... 317<br />
Keppler................................................................. 32<br />
Kessissoglou ................................................ 41, 277<br />
Ketomäki.............................................................. 39<br />
Khorasani-Motlagh .................................... 211, 257<br />
Khutia................................................................. 212<br />
Kierzenkowska................................................... 215<br />
Kijewska ............................................................ 213<br />
Kikkeri ................................................................. 25<br />
Kimura ............................................................... 214<br />
Kitagawa ............................................................ 260<br />
Kitagishi............................................................. 209<br />
Kladova.............................................................. 145<br />
Kleffmann ............................................................ <strong>83</strong><br />
Klein Gebbink...................................................... 81<br />
Klijn ................................................................... 286<br />
Kluczyk.......................................152, 215, 216, 279<br />
Knipp ................................................................... 90<br />
Knobloch............................................................ 250<br />
Knör ..................................................................... 68<br />
Koch................................................................... 134<br />
Kochel................................................................ 306<br />
Kodera........................................................ 115, 217<br />
Kohzuma...............................................30, 214, 260<br />
Koivula............................................................... 192<br />
Kolozsi ................................................................. 64<br />
Komeda.............................................................. <strong>10</strong>5<br />
Konopińska ........................................................ 132<br />
Kooijman............................................................ 240<br />
Kopera.......................................................... 76, 271<br />
Korbas................................................................ 2<strong>83</strong><br />
Korth .................................................................. 218<br />
Köse ................................................................... 220<br />
Kostrhunova....................................................... 219<br />
Kothari ............................................................... 175<br />
Kowalik-Jankowska ....................131, 132, 242, 329<br />
Kozłowski ..44, 50, 58, 77, 186, 201, 226, 237, 250,<br />
289, 309, 3<strong>10</strong>, 329<br />
Kozminski.......................................................... 174<br />
Krämer ................................................................. 12<br />
Kranich............................................................... 221<br />
Krause-Heuer ..................................................... 222<br />
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Eurobic9, 2-6 September, 2008, Wrocław, Poland<br />
Krebs.................................................................. 327<br />
Krężel................................................................... 76<br />
Kropidłowska............................................. 129, 223<br />
Kroutil.................................................................. 97<br />
Król .................................................................... 306<br />
Kruus.................................................................. 192<br />
Kubiak................................................................ 241<br />
Kucharczyk ........................................................ 224<br />
Kuczer................................................................ 132<br />
Kuduk-Jaworska ........................................ 225, 241<br />
Kulon ................................................................. 226<br />
Kumar Patel ....................................................... 185<br />
Kurz ..................................................................... 96<br />
Kurzak................................................................ 208<br />
Kuznetsova................................................. 117, 123<br />
Lachowicz.......................................................... 272<br />
Lai ...................................................................... <strong>10</strong>7<br />
Lamberto .............................................................. 78<br />
Lara ...................................................................... 97<br />
Lascoux................................................................ 94<br />
Latorre................................................................ <strong>10</strong>8<br />
Latos-Grażyński................................................. 323<br />
Latour........................................................... 94, 135<br />
Lau ..................................................................... 227<br />
Lazar .......................................................... 124, 263<br />
Lee ..................................................................... 299<br />
Lee H.I. .............................................................. 228<br />
Lee J.E. .............................................................. 228<br />
Léger ...........................................113, 114, 125, 229<br />
Leino .................................................................... 39<br />
Leitgeb ................................................................. 92<br />
Lendzian............................................................. 116<br />
Lenz ................................................................... 116<br />
Leroux.................................................113, 125, 229<br />
Leszczyszyn ................................................. 67, 230<br />
Licandro ............................................................. 159<br />
Lim....................................................................... 26<br />
Lippert...................................................38, 178, 212<br />
Lis .............................................................. 241, 330<br />
Lisowski............................................................. 152<br />
Lista ................................................................... 231<br />
Liu...................................................................... 232<br />
Loewen................................................................. 80<br />
Lombard............................................................. 265<br />
Lombardi.................................................... 166, 307<br />
Lomozik ..................................................... 205, 233<br />
Lönnberg.............................................................. 39<br />
Lopes.................................................................. 2<strong>83</strong><br />
Lorenz ........................................................ 142, 234<br />
Luchinat ................................................................. 9<br />
Luchter-Wasylewska.......................................... 235<br />
Ludwig ....................................................... 116, 320<br />
Luis ...................................................................... 45<br />
Lutz ...................................................................... 81<br />
Ly....................................................................... 221<br />
Łabuz ................................................................... 69<br />
Łakomska..................................................... 66, 236<br />
Macedo................................................................. 54<br />
Maciąg ............................................................... 237<br />
Maciejewska ...................................................... 278<br />
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336<br />
Macyk .................................................................. 69<br />
Maddelein .......................................................... 167<br />
Maglio................................................................ 166<br />
Magnussen ......................................................... 196<br />
Maia ................................................................... 238<br />
Maiorana ............................................................ 159<br />
Makowski........................................................... 138<br />
Malina ...................................................57, 239, 258<br />
Maneiro.............................................................. 169<br />
Máñez................................................................. <strong>10</strong>8<br />
Mann .......................................................... 151, 198<br />
Mannila ................................................................ 39<br />
Mansuy................................................................. 15<br />
Marchiò.............................................................. <strong>10</strong>2<br />
Marcinkowska.................................................... 309<br />
Maret.................................................................... 13<br />
Marinescu................................................... 124, 263<br />
Marini................................................................. 219<br />
Marques-Gallego................................................ 240<br />
Mastalarz A........................................................ 241<br />
Mastalarz H........................................................ 241<br />
Masuda............................................................... 262<br />
Masuda H......................................98, 199, 244, 297<br />
Masuda M. ......................................................... 255<br />
Matczak-Jon....................................................... 242<br />
Matera-Witkiewicz..................................... 139, 243<br />
Mathevon ............................................................. 62<br />
Matias................................................................. 264<br />
Matsumoto ......................................................... 244<br />
Matsushita.......................................................... 245<br />
Mattsson............................................................... 91<br />
Mayer ................................................................. 142<br />
McKee.................................................................. 42<br />
Mecklenburg ...................................................... 248<br />
Medici ................................................................ 329<br />
Megger ............................................................... 246<br />
Mei..................................................................... 156<br />
Meler.................................................................. 189<br />
Melman ................................................................ 25<br />
Meloni................................................................ 167<br />
Merkx................................................................. <strong>10</strong>3<br />
Messori............................................................... 139<br />
Meunier................................................................ 43<br />
Meyer ....................................51, 144, 172, 237, 324<br />
Meynial-Sall....................................................... 125<br />
Mikkelsen........................................................... 290<br />
Milacic ............................................................... 285<br />
Milaeva ................................................................ 47<br />
Milenković ......................................................... 247<br />
Millo................................................................... 116<br />
Milosavljević...................................................... 247<br />
Mino................................................................... 261<br />
Miodragović Dj.................................................. 247<br />
Miodragović Z ................................................... 247<br />
Mitewa ............................................................... 121<br />
Mitić............................................................. 22, 247<br />
Młynarz.............................................................. 224<br />
Mochizuki .......................................................... 115<br />
Mockel ............................................................... 167<br />
Mohammed ........................................................ 248
Mokhir ................................................................. 71<br />
Molteni....................................................... 126, 3<strong>10</strong><br />
Monari................................................................ 118<br />
Mondry....................................................... 202, 315<br />
Montaña ............................................................. 128<br />
Monteiro............................................................. 266<br />
Monzani ..................................................... 154, 165<br />
Moreno....................................................... 128, 150<br />
Morita................................................................. 325<br />
Mota........................................................... 249, 2<strong>83</strong><br />
Motterlini ................................................... 151, 198<br />
Moura I.48, 145, 146, 148, 154, 184, 187, 249, 252,<br />
254, 2<strong>83</strong>, 295<br />
Moura J.49, 145, 146, 148, 154, 184, 187, 238, 249,<br />
254, 2<strong>83</strong>, 295, 301<br />
Mucha ................................................................ 250<br />
Mukherjee .......................................................... 251<br />
Mukhopadhyay .......................................... 184, 252<br />
Müller............................72, 163, 207, 246, 270, 296<br />
Munoz Olivas..................................................... 141<br />
Murata................................................................ 255<br />
Murgida.............................................................. 221<br />
Mutti..................................................................... 97<br />
Nadolny.............................................................. 226<br />
Naghi Torabi ...................................................... 257<br />
Nagy..................................................................... 60<br />
Nahid Hasan....................................................... 253<br />
Najmudin.............................................148, 184, 254<br />
Nakamura............................................217, 255, 326<br />
Nakayama .......................................................... 261<br />
Nam...................................................................... 11<br />
Nastri.................................................................. 166<br />
Natile.......................................................... 193, 258<br />
Navarro Ranninguer........................................... 293<br />
Neese............................................................ 79, 327<br />
Negom Kouodom............................................... 285<br />
Nerdal................................................................. 206<br />
Neves ................................................................. 175<br />
Niclós-Gutiérrez..122, 136, 158, 179, 185, 272, 294<br />
Nicolet.................................................................. 62<br />
Nidetzky............................................................... 92<br />
Niittymäki ............................................................ 39<br />
Nilsson ......................................................... 84, 256<br />
Nishikawa ............................................................ 98<br />
Noe..................................................................... 128<br />
Noguchi.............................................................. 194<br />
Nolan.................................................................... 74<br />
Nolte................................................................... 117<br />
Nordlander ............................75, 144, 204, 256, 324<br />
Noroozifar.................................................. 211, 257<br />
Novakova ........................................................... 258<br />
Nunez ................................................................... 74<br />
Nurchi ................................................................ 272<br />
Nymark Hegelund .............................................. 259<br />
O’Halloran ............................................................. 8<br />
Obara............................................................ 30, 260<br />
Obrist ................................................................. 1<strong>10</strong><br />
Ochocki.............................................................. 330<br />
Odaka ......................................................... 194, 261<br />
Odani.......................................................... <strong>10</strong>5, 205<br />
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Ohenessian ......................................................... <strong>10</strong>9<br />
Ohno........................................................... 255, 326<br />
Okada ......................................................... 260, 326<br />
Okumura ............................................................ 262<br />
Olar ............................................................ 124, 263<br />
Olbert-Majkut .................................................... 224<br />
Olczak ........................................................ 275, 323<br />
Oleksińska.......................................................... 303<br />
Olędzki............................................................... 271<br />
Oliveira .............................................................. 264<br />
Ollagnier de Choudens....................................... 288<br />
Olsbu.................................................................. 265<br />
Olsen .................................................................. 305<br />
Ołdziej................................................................ 139<br />
Orihuela ............................................................. 266<br />
Orkey ................................................................. 222<br />
Ortolani .............................................................. 156<br />
Osborne................................................................ 27<br />
Ozawa ...................................98, 199, 244, 262, 297<br />
Ożarowski .................................................. 267, 322<br />
Pagani................................................................. 268<br />
Paksi..................................................................... 64<br />
Palacios .............................................................. 268<br />
Paluma ............................................................... 271<br />
Panigati .............................................................. 159<br />
Papadopoulos ..................................................... 174<br />
Papagiannopoulou.............................................. 174<br />
Pappalardo............................................................ 60<br />
Parkin ................................................................. 269<br />
Pasikowski ......................................................... 152<br />
Pauleta........................................................ 146, 154<br />
Paulsen ............................................................... 203<br />
Paulus................................................................. 270<br />
Pavone................................................................ 307<br />
Peana.................................................................. 329<br />
Pechlaner.............................................................. 54<br />
Pecoraro ....................................................... 29, 305<br />
Pelecanou ........................................................... 174<br />
Pellecchia ........................................................... 307<br />
Penkova.............................................................. 237<br />
Pereira A. ........................................................... 2<strong>83</strong><br />
Pereira A.S. ................................................ 146, 154<br />
Perez Del Valle .................................................. 287<br />
Peroza................................................................. 230<br />
Petersen.............................................................. 321<br />
Philouze ............................................................. 287<br />
Piątek ................................................................. 271<br />
Picot ................................................................... <strong>10</strong>9<br />
Pignol ................................................................. 114<br />
Pirmettis ............................................................. 174<br />
Pivetta ................................................................ 272<br />
Pizarro................................................................ 291<br />
Plińska................................................................ 137<br />
Pluta ........................................................... 188, 189<br />
Podsiadły.................................................... 273, 316<br />
Podstawka .......................................................... 274<br />
Poijärvi-Virta ....................................................... 39<br />
Poirot.................................................................. 160<br />
Polikarpov.......................................................... 180<br />
Polonius ............................................................. 246<br />
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Połata ......................................................... 275, 323<br />
Pombeiro.................................................... 177, 302<br />
Porto................................................................... 171<br />
Posewitz ............................................................... 62<br />
Powell .................................................................. 40<br />
Poznański ............................................................. 76<br />
Prahl................................................................... 201<br />
Pratesi................................................................. 139<br />
Predko ................................................................ 216<br />
Prencipe ............................................................. 159<br />
Prieto.......................................................... 128, 150<br />
Prinson ............................................................... 276<br />
Proniewicz.......................................................... 274<br />
Pruchnik ............................................................. 302<br />
Psomas ............................................................... 277<br />
Puchalska ........................................................... 306<br />
Puszyńska-Tuszkanow....................................... 278<br />
Que..................................................................... 281<br />
Quinn ................................................................. 317<br />
Quintanar.............................................................. 78<br />
Radecka-Paryzek.................................................. 85<br />
Rafice ................................................................. 280<br />
Ranieri................................................................ 118<br />
Rappaport........................................................... <strong>10</strong>7<br />
Raptopoulou............................................... 174, 277<br />
Ratajska.............................................................. 279<br />
Ravanat ................................................................ 94<br />
Raven ................................................................. 280<br />
Ray..................................................................... 281<br />
Raymond ............................................................ 200<br />
Reedijk ......................................................... 18, 240<br />
Regan ................................................................. 161<br />
Regiec ................................................................ 241<br />
Rehder................................................................ 256<br />
Reisner ............................................................... 282<br />
Remelli..................................................77, <strong>10</strong>2, 272<br />
Reyes.................................................................. 314<br />
Richter................................................................ 320<br />
Riplinger ............................................................ 327<br />
Rivas .......................................................... 249, 2<strong>83</strong><br />
Rodríguez-Doutón.............................................. 169<br />
Roelfes ....................................................... <strong>10</strong>6, 286<br />
Roessler.............................................................. 284<br />
Røhr ............................................................. 84, 313<br />
Roig.................................................................... 180<br />
Romão C.C................................................. 184, 254<br />
Romão M.J..........................................184, 252, 254<br />
Romero............................................................... 314<br />
Ronconi.............................................................. 285<br />
Rosati ................................................................. 286<br />
Roshani.............................................................. 181<br />
Rotthaus ............................................................. 287<br />
Rousset................................................113, 229, 288<br />
Rouvinen............................................................ 192<br />
Rovira................................................................... 80<br />
Rowan ................................................................ 117<br />
Rowińska-Żyrek................................................. 289<br />
Roy..................................................................... 2<strong>10</strong><br />
Rubach ................................................................. 62<br />
Rubka ................................................................. 202<br />
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Rud-Petersen ...................................................... 290<br />
Ruggirello .......................................................... 127<br />
Rutherford.......................................................... <strong>10</strong>7<br />
Rutten................................................................... 81<br />
Ryde ......................................................51, 172, 197<br />
Sabaty................................................................. 114<br />
Sadeghi....................................................... 156, 170<br />
Sadlej-Sosnowska .............................................. 174<br />
Sadler ............................33, 168, 191, 219, 251, 291<br />
Saggu ................................................................. 116<br />
Salassa................................................................ 291<br />
Salifoglou........................................................... 292<br />
Sanchez Cano..................................................... 293<br />
Sánchez de Medina-Revilla........................ 158, 294<br />
Sancho Oltra....................................................... <strong>10</strong>6<br />
Sandvik ................................................................ 84<br />
Sanna.................................................................... 60<br />
Santos................................................................. 155<br />
Sanz.................................................................... 180<br />
Sarkar ................................................................. 299<br />
Sato ...................................................................... 54<br />
Sauer .................................................................. 290<br />
Sawle.......................................................... 151, 198<br />
Sawoska ............................................................. 140<br />
Scapens .............................................................. 151<br />
Schenk.................................................................. 22<br />
Schiller ............................................................... 259<br />
Schjoerring......................................................... 259<br />
Schmid ................................................................. 54<br />
Schmutz ............................................................. 232<br />
Schneider.............................................................. 29<br />
Schulzke................................................53, 120, 276<br />
Schünemann....................................................... 203<br />
Schwerdtle.......................................................... 271<br />
Scozzafava ........................................................... 55<br />
Sénèque.............................................................. 135<br />
Serra................................................................... 295<br />
Seubert ............................................................... 296<br />
Shaaban.............................................................. 248<br />
Shaik .................................................................... 80<br />
Shanzer................................................................. 25<br />
Shen ................................................................... 178<br />
Shevtsova ............................................................. 47<br />
Shibayama.......................................................... 297<br />
Shimazaki................................................... 298, 325<br />
Shimomaki ......................................................... 115<br />
Shin .................................................................... 299<br />
Shiraiwa ............................................................. 325<br />
Shnyrov.............................................................. 180<br />
Shpakovsky.......................................................... 47<br />
Shteinman ............................................................ 75<br />
Sigel H. .............................................................. 300<br />
Sigel R.K.O...........................17, 207, 218, 250, 270<br />
Silveira ............................................................... 301<br />
Silvente-Poirot ................................................... 160<br />
Silvestri .............................................................. 127<br />
Singh .................................................................. 222<br />
Siwek ................................................................. 118<br />
Skała................................................................... 126<br />
Sladić ................................................................... 65
Smirnova............................................................ 271<br />
Smith S................................................................. 22<br />
Smith W. .............................................................. 89<br />
Smoleński........................................................... 302<br />
Sochacka ............................................................ 147<br />
Solà .............................................................. 45, 118<br />
Solomon ..................................................... 200, 313<br />
Sono ..................................................................... 27<br />
Sonois................................................................. 167<br />
Soriano ............................................................... <strong>10</strong>8<br />
Søtofte.................................................................. 99<br />
Soucaille............................................................. 125<br />
Sousa.................................................................. 187<br />
Souza.................................................................... 78<br />
Sowińska J ......................................................... 303<br />
Sowińska M. ...................................................... 304<br />
Sóvágó ................................................................. 95<br />
Spek ................................................................... 240<br />
Spingler.............................................................. 232<br />
Stachura ..................................................... 196, 305<br />
Starosta............................................................... 306<br />
Staszewska ................................................. 216, 224<br />
Stefanowicz.................147, 213, 215, 216, 224, 279<br />
Stewart ................................................................. 20<br />
Stochel ......................................................... 69, 140<br />
Stout ..................................................................... 88<br />
Straganz ............................................................... 92<br />
Strand ................................................................... 84<br />
Strange ................................................................. 89<br />
Strianese..................................................... 307, 308<br />
Styring................................................................ 130<br />
Suárez................................................................. 314<br />
Sugiura ............................................................... <strong>10</strong>7<br />
Sumithran............................................................. 27<br />
Sun ....................................................................... 63<br />
Suyama............................................................... 311<br />
Suzuki ........................................................ 194, 326<br />
Swart .................................................................... 45<br />
Szaciłowski .......................................................... 69<br />
Szczepanik ..........................................126, 164, 224<br />
Szewczuk ....152, 213, 215, 216, 224, 279, 289, 309<br />
Szilágyi ................................................................ 39<br />
Szłyk .................................................................... 66<br />
Szyrwiel ............................................................. 309<br />
Ślepokura ........................................................... 330<br />
Świątek-Kozłowska ....137, 138, 188, 201, 243, 304<br />
Tabares....................................................... 123, 308<br />
Tabata................................................................. 190<br />
Tai ...................................................................... 168<br />
Takahashi ........................................................... 244<br />
Talmard.............................................................. 167<br />
Tanaka................................................................ 260<br />
Tangoulis.............................................................. 41<br />
Tani .................................................................... 326<br />
Tanigawa............................................................ 115<br />
Taniguchi ........................................................... 194<br />
Taraszkiewicz .................................................... 3<strong>10</strong><br />
Tarushi ............................................................... 277<br />
Taura .................................................................. 311<br />
Teat .................................................................... 240<br />
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Tegoni ................................................................ <strong>10</strong>2<br />
Teissie ................................................................ 167<br />
Tepper ................................................................ 123<br />
Teramaoto .......................................................... 115<br />
Terenzi ............................................................... 127<br />
Thapper .............................................................. 130<br />
Thérisod ............................................................. 288<br />
Therrien................................................................ 91<br />
Thomas............................................................... 287<br />
Thulstrup ...............................................99, 196, 312<br />
Tomter.......................................................... 84, 313<br />
Torres................................................................. 314<br />
Traoré................................................................... 94<br />
Trimoteo............................................................. 252<br />
Trincão ........................................148, 184, 252, 254<br />
Trynda-Lemiesz ................................................. 315<br />
Tsoukalas ........................................................... 174<br />
Tsuzuki................................................................. 14<br />
Tuczek.................................................................. 96<br />
Turano.................................................................. 61<br />
Turco Liveri ....................................................... 127<br />
Turel..................................................................... 59<br />
Turowska-Tyrk .................................................. 223<br />
Urbańska ............................................................ 316<br />
Valensin D. .............................44, 77, 176, 186, 226<br />
Valensin G. ...................44, 126, 176, 186, 226, 3<strong>10</strong><br />
van Eldik ............................................................ 140<br />
van Koten............................................................. 81<br />
Varzatskii ............................................................. 86<br />
Vašák ..............................................34, 90, <strong>10</strong>0, 167<br />
Vasile ......................................................... 124, 263<br />
Vasudevan.......................................................... 317<br />
Vazquez-Fernandez............................................ 169<br />
Venceslau................................................... 264, 318<br />
Verdejo............................................................... <strong>10</strong>8<br />
Verma................................................................. 251<br />
Vibenholt............................................................ 196<br />
Vidossich.............................................................. 80<br />
Vignes ................................................................ 167<br />
Virta ..................................................................... 39<br />
Volbeda...................................................... 113, 229<br />
Voloshin............................................................... 86<br />
Vonrhein ............................................................ 264<br />
Walker.......................................................... 90, 203<br />
Walkowiak ......................................................... 202<br />
Wang.................................................................... 39<br />
Wasada-Tsutsui............................................ 98, 244<br />
Wedd............................................................ 31, 146<br />
Weik..................................................................... 54<br />
Weiner................................................................ 269<br />
Welte.................................................................. 163<br />
Wheate ............................................................... 319<br />
Wiczk ................................................................. 215<br />
Wieczorek .......................................................... 111<br />
Wieczorek B......................................................... 81<br />
Wiertz................................................................. 320<br />
Wilbanks .............................................................. <strong>83</strong><br />
Willaims............................................................. 251<br />
Williams............................................................. <strong>10</strong>5<br />
Wilson.......................................................... 88, 251<br />
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Windahl.............................................................. 321<br />
Wisitruangsakul ................................................. 116<br />
Witkiewicz-Kucharczyk..................................... 271<br />
Witwicki............................................................. 322<br />
Wöckel ....................................................... 144, 324<br />
Wojaczyński....................................................... 323<br />
Wojciechowski........................................... 267, 303<br />
Wojdyla.............................................................. 317<br />
Wolny................................................................. 203<br />
Woods ................................................................ 168<br />
Woźna ................................................................ 208<br />
Wrzesiński.......................................................... 164<br />
Wysłouch-Cieszyńska.................................. 76, 271<br />
Xiao...................................................................... 31<br />
Xu....................................................................... 200<br />
Yajima................................................................ 325<br />
Yamaguchi ......................................................... 326<br />
Yamauchi ........................................................... 325<br />
Yang..................................................................... 90<br />
Yano................................................................... 297<br />
Yashiro............................................................... 173<br />
Ye ....................................................................... 327<br />
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Yohda......................................................... 194, 261<br />
Yong..................................................................... 89<br />
Yoshii................................................................... 98<br />
Yumoto .............................................................. 325<br />
Zajaczkowski ..................................................... 149<br />
Zamora ............................................................... 163<br />
Zamorano ........................................................... 180<br />
Zampella .............................................................. 29<br />
Zauner ........................................................ 117, 308<br />
Zebger ................................................................ 116<br />
Zefirov ................................................................. 47<br />
Zeng ..................................................................... 63<br />
Zerzankova......................................................... 328<br />
Zhadan ............................................................... 180<br />
Zhang ................................................................... 90<br />
Zhukova ............................................................. 271<br />
Zimmermann........................................................ 31<br />
Zoppellaro.......................................................... 112<br />
Zoroddu.............................................................. 329<br />
Zümreoğlu-Karan............................................... 220<br />
Zweckstetter......................................................... 78<br />
Żurowska............................................................ 330