Pulse radiolytic studies on cis-dichlorobis-(2,2'-bipyridine)cobalt(III) and cis-dichlorobis-(1,10-phenanthroline)cobalt(III) complexes

690-694The reactions of hydrated electron (e⁻q) with Co(III) polypyridyl complexes of the type [Co(NN)2Cl2]Cl where NN = 2,2'-bipyridine (bpy), and 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) have been studied by pulse radiolysis. The rate constants for the reactions at 300 K have been evaluated to be (7.6±0.2)x10¹⁰, and (6.9±0.2)x10¹⁰ dm³ mol⁻¹ s⁻¹, respectively. Time resolved transient absorption spectra show two broad peaks at 360 and 610 nm for the bpy complex and a single broad peak at 420 nm for the phen complex at 1 μs. Comparison with reported transient spectra of the anion radicals of ligands indicates that the electron is located on the complex as a whole. The anion radicals of both the complexes initially produced, decay in the time scale of ~80 μs. Steady state absorption spectra on irradiation point out to breakdown of the phen complex, and the bpy-Co(III) complex is reduced to Co(II) complex. Conductance of the solution substantially increases on irradiation for both the complexes and can be attributed to aquation/de-ligation of the phen complex. The phen complex anion radical undergoes aquation/de-ligation by intramolecular electron transfer leading to dissociation of the complex. For bpy complex the conductance increases due to the release of chloride ions and reduction to Co(II) complex species is observed

Case Report Congenital Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: An Unusual Case of Microangiopathic Haemolytic Anaemia in a Newborn

ABSTRACT We present an extremely rare case of hyperbilirubinemia with rapid progression leading to bilirubin encephalopathy in term neonate. Despite early recognition and intervention, death occurred as a total serum bilirubin reached 25 mg/dl. It was a case of Coomb's negative microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia in a newborn period which is autosomal recessive inheritance i.e. Upshaw-Schulman Syndrome. (Congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura) characterised by numerous schistocytes on peripheral blood smear, thrombocytopenia , increased reticulocyte count, increased bilirubin and LDH level. This rare disease is often misdiagnosed especially in newborn baby. So we present this case not only for its variety but also for to create more awareness among pathologist and paediatrician as treatment protocol entirely differ

INCULCATING RESEARCH CULTURE FOR OVERALL DEVELOPMENT OF THE STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND INSTITUTION

<p>The progress of a country is possible only when its citizens are dynamic, enterprising and</p> <p>responsible. Higher educational institutes contribute to the growth of nation by providing specialized</p> <p>knowledge and skilled man power. The universities and colleges performing role in higher education</p> <p>have several functions. The students of 21st century era are really well awarded, well informed and their</p> <p>energy needs to be channelized in the right direction to achieve quality and better personality</p> <p>development. The research is therefore having become an important component of every academic</p> <p>institution at higher education level. Research, consultancy and extension parameter is more effectively</p> <p>in operation at our college. Due to the components of this parameter, the students are getting benefited.</p> <p>They are acquiring skills of research and well as involving social activities for the benefit of mankind.</p> <p>The promising facts of research, research culture and its impact are summarized in the text.</p> <p></p

Light-driven Hydrogen Evolution from Water by a Tripodal Silane Based Co^II₆L¹₈ Octahedral Cage

The octahedral cage assembly [Co^II₆L¹₈Cl₆(H₂O)₆]­Cl₆ has been synthesized in a single-step reaction by using a polypyridyl-functionalized tripodal silane ligand. The electrochemical behavior of the cage in water exhibits the pH dependence of potential as well as catalytic current indicating the possible involvement of proton-coupled electron transfer in H₂ evolution. Electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution from an aqueous buffered solution gave a turnover frequency of 16 h^–1. Further, this cage assembly has been explored as a photocatalyst (blue light irradiation λ 469 nm) for the evolution of H₂ from water in the presence of Ru­(bpy)₃²⁺ as a photosensitizer and ascorbic acid as a sacrificial electron donor. This catalytic reaction is found to be pseudo first order with a turnover frequency of 20.50 h^–1

Antiproliferative activity of ruthenium(ii) arene complexes with mono- and bidentate pyridine-based ligands

A series of Ru(II) arene complexes of mono- and bidentate N-donor ligands with carboxyl or ester groups and chlorido ancillary ligands were synthesised and structurally characterised. The complexes have a distorted tetrahedral piano-stool geometry. The binding interaction was studied with calf thymus DNA (CT-DNA) by absorption titration, viscosity measurement, thermal melting, circular dichroism, ethidium bromide displacement assay and DNA cleavage of plasmid DNA (pBR322), investigated by gel electrophoresis. The dichlorido complexes bind covalently to DNA in the dark, similar to cisplatin, while the monochlorido complexes bind covalently on irradiation, similar to cisplatin analogues. The compounds are selectively cytotoxic against several tumour cell lines and show specific nonlinear correlation between dose and activity. This phenomenon is closely related to their potential to act preferentially as inhibitors of cell division

Thermodynamics of Azo Dye Adsorption on a Newly Synthesized Titania-Doped Silica Aerogel by Cogelation: A Comparative Investigation with Silica Aerogels and Activated Charcoal

The adsorption isotherms of azo dyes on a newly synthesized titania-doped silica (TdS) aerogel compared to silica aerogels and activated charcoal (AC) are systematically investigated. Monolithic TdS aerogels were synthesized by the cogelation process followed by supercritical drying of tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) as a gel precursor and titanium(IV) isopropoxide (TTIP) as a metal complex precursor for co-polymerization in ethanol solvent. An acid–base catalyst was used for the hydrolysis and condensation of TEOS and TTIP. The effect of Ti4+ doping in a silica aerogel on the mesoporous structure and the adsorption capacity of methylene blue (MB) and crystal violet (CV) dyes were evaluated from the UV–vis absorption spectra. In order to compare the adsorption isotherms, the surface areas of silica and TdS aerogels were first normalized with respect to AC, as adsorption is a surface phenomenon. The azo dye equilibrium adsorption data were analyzed using different isotherm equations and found to follow the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The maximum monolayer adsorption capacities for the adsorbent TdS aerogel normalized with the AC of the Langmuir isotherm are 131.58 and 159.89 mg/g for MB and CV dyes, respectively. From the Langmuir curve fitting, the Qmax value of the TdS aerogel was found to increase by 1.22-fold compared to AC, while it increased 1.25–1.53-fold compared to the silica aerogel. After four cycles, regeneration efficiency values for MB and CV dyes are about 84 and 80%, respectively. The study demonstrates the excellent potential and recovery rate of silica and TdS aerogel adsorbents in removing dyes from wastewater. The pore volume and average pore size of the new aerogel, TdS, were found to be lower than those of the silica aerogel. Thus, a new TdS aerogel with a high capacity of adsorption of azo dyes is successfully achieved

Acetylcholinesterase and Aβ Aggregation Inhibition by Heterometallic Ruthenium(II)–Platinum(II) Polypyridyl Complexes

Two heteronuclear ruthenium­(II)–platinum­(II) complexes [Ru­(bpy)₂(BPIMBp)­PtCl₂]²⁺ (<b>3</b>) and [Ru­(phen)₂(BPIMBp)­PtCl₂]²⁺ (<b>4</b>), where bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, and BPIMBp = 1,4′-bis­[(2-pyridin-2-yl)-1H-imidazol-1-ylmethyl]-1,1′-biphenyl, have been designed and synthesized from their mononuclear precursors [Ru­(bpy)₂(BPIMBp)]²⁺ (<b>1)</b> and [Ru­(phen)₂(BPIMBp)]²⁺ (<b>2</b>) as multitarget molecules for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The inclusion of the cis-PtCl₂ moiety facilitates the covalent interaction of Ru­(II) polypyridyl complexes with amyloid β (Aβ) peptide. These multifunctional complexes act as inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), Aβ aggregation, and Cu-induced oxidative stress and protect neuronal cells against Aβ-toxicity. The study highlights the design of metal based anti-Alzheimer’s disease (AD) systems