Hexaaqua­magnesium(II) bis­(d-camphor-10-sulfonate)

The structure of the title complex, [Mg(H2O)6](C10H15O4S)2, consists of regular octa­hedral [Mg(H2O)6]2+ cations and d-camphor-10-sulfonate anions. A three-dimensional supra­molecular architecture is formed via hydrogen-bond inter­actions [O—H⋯O = 2.723 (2)–2.833 (2) Å] to give alternating layers of [Mg(H2O)6]2+ cations and d-camphor-10-sulfonate anions. The title compound is isomorphous with the zinc, copper, cadmium and nickel analogues

Sinteza, strukturna karakterizacija i citotoksična aktivnost dva nova organorutenijum(II) kompleksa

Two new p-cymene ruthenium(II) complexes containing as additional ligands N-methylpiperazine ([(eta(6)-p-cymene)RuCl2(CH3NH(CH2)(4)NH)]PF6, complex 1) or vitamin K-3-thiosemicarbazone ([(eta(6)-p-cymene)RuCl2(K(3)tsc)], complex 2) were synthesized starting from [(eta(6)-p-cymene)(2)RuCl2](2) and the corresponding ligand. The complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, electronic absorption and NMR spectroscopy. The X-ray crystal structure determination of complex 1 revealed "piano-stool" geometry. The differences in the cytotoxic activity of the two complexes are discussed in terms of the ligand present.Sintetisana su dva nova p-cimen-rutenijum(II) kompleksa koji sadrže kao dodatne ligande N-metilpiperazin ([(h6-p-cimen)RuCl2(CH3NH(CH2)4NH)]PF6, kompleks 1) i vitamin K3-tiosemikarbazon ([(h6-p-cimen)RuCl2(K3tsc)], kompleks 2). Oba nova kompleksa dobijena su polazeći od [(h6-p-cimen)2RuCl2]2 kompleksa i odgovarajućeg liganda. Kompleksi su okarakterisani elementalnom analizom, IC, elektronsko-apsorpcionom i NMR spektroskopijom. Rendgeno-strukturna analiza kompleksa 1 pokazala je “piano-stool” geometriju. U zavisnosti od prisutnog liganda diskutovana je razlika u citotoksičnoj aktivnosti ova dva dobijena kompleksa

Sinteza, svojstva i primena umreženih makroporoznih kopolimera na bazi metakrilata

In this paper, the results obtained during extensive research on the synthesis, properties and application of cross linked copolymers, performed at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy (Department of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry) and at the IChTM (Center for Catalysis and Chemical Engineering and Center for Chemistry) are summarized. According to the obtained results, changes in the composition of the inert component and the content, type and amount of the crosslinking agent, as well as the type of copolymerization reaction, all strongly influence the porosity parameters of the synthesized macroporous copolymers. Also, it was shown that the synthesized copolymers of glycidyl methacrylate, GMA, and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, EGDMA, modified with ethylene diamine can be used for the selective sorption of gold and platinum from mixed solutions containing copper, cobalt and nickel ions.U okviru ovoga rada prikazani su rezultati dobijeni u toku višegodišnjeg izučavanja sinteze, svojstava i primene makroporoznih umreženih kopolimera na bazi metakrilata, koja su obavljena pri Katedri za fizičku hemiju i elektrohemiju Tehnološko-metalurškog fakulteta u Beogradu, Centra za katalizu i hemijsko inženjerstvo i Centra za hemiju Instituta za hemiju, tehnologiju i metalurgiju u Beogradu. Pokazano je da se izmenom sastava i udela inertne komponente, vrste i udela umreživača, kao i načina izvođenja reakcije kopolimerizacije može bitno uticati na parametre porozne strukture sintetizovanih umreženih makroporoznih kopolimera i na taj način njihova svojstva prilagoditi različitim potrebama. Pokazano je takođe da se sintetizovani kopolimeri glicidilmetakrilata i etilenglikoldimetakrilata obrađeni sa etilendiaminom mogu uspešno koristiti za selektivno izdvajanje platine iz mešanih rastvora sa jonima bakra, kobalta i nikla

Multiferroic heterostructure BaTiO3/ε-Fe2O3composite obtained by in situ reaction

Solid-state reaction between BaTiO3and Fe2O3was used to produce a multiferroic heterostructure composite. Commercial BaTiO3and Fe(NO3)3•9H2O were suspended in ethanol for 30 minutes in an ultrasound bath. The prepared mixture was thermally processed at 300°C for 6 h. Sintering at 1300 °C for 1 h resulted in a mixture of different phases, BaTiO3, BaFe12O19and Ba12Ti28Fe15O84, which were confirmed by x-ray powder diffraction. A dense microstructure with a small volume fraction of closed porosity was indicated by the scanning electron microscopy, while a homogeneous distribution of Fe ions over BaTiO3phase was visible from energy dispersive spectroscopy mapping. Doping of BaTiO3with Fe2O3resulted in formation of magnetic hexaferrite phases, as confirmed by dielectric measurements that showed a broadened maximum of the permittivity measured as a function of temperature

A review of clinical trials of cetuximab combined with radiotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer

Treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is challenging in many ways. One of the problems is disappointing local control rates in larger volume disease. Moreover, the likelihood of both nodal and distant spread increases with primary tumour (T-) stage. Many patients are elderly and have considerable comorbidity. Therefore, aggressive combined modality treatment might be contraindicated or poorly tolerated. In many cases with larger tumour volume, sufficiently high radiation doses can not be administered because the tolerance of surrounding normal tissues must be respected. Under such circumstances, simultaneous administration of radiosensitizing agents, which increase tumour cell kill, might improve the therapeutic ratio. If such agents have a favourable toxicity profile, even elderly patients might tolerate concomitant treatment. Based on sound preclinical evidence, several relatively small studies have examined radiotherapy (RT) with cetuximab in stage III NSCLC. Three different strategies were pursued: 1) RT plus cetuximab (2 studies), 2) induction chemotherapy followed by RT plus cetuximab (2 studies) and 3) concomitant RT and chemotherapy plus cetuximab (2 studies). Radiation doses were limited to 60-70 Gy. As a result of study design, in particular lack of randomised comparison between cetuximab and no cetuximab, the efficacy results are difficult to interpret. However, strategy 1) and 3) appear more promising than induction chemotherapy followed by RT and cetuximab. Toxicity and adverse events were more common when concomitant chemotherapy was given. Nevertheless, combined treatment appears feasible. The role of consolidation cetuximab after RT is uncertain. A large randomised phase III study of combined RT, chemotherapy and cetuximab has been initiated

Session 17 Ecophysiology

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Cyclic conjugation in benzo-annelated coronenes

The cyclic conjugation in benzo-annelated coronenes is studied by means of the energy effect (ef) and π-electron content (EC) of the six-membered rings. Some peculiarities of the π-electron structure of benzo-coronenes, inferred by the Clar aromatic sextet theory, could be tested and verified. A regularity that earlier was discovered in the case of perylene congeners is now shown to hold also for benzo-annelated coronenes: Benzenoid rings that are annelated linearly with regard to the central hexagon H0 of coronene decrease the intensity of cyclic conjugation in H0 and this effect is proportional to the number of linearly annelated rings. A very good linear correlation exists between the ef- and EC-values

Kształtowanie wskaźnika Zrównoważonego Społeczeństwa: analiza wielowariantowa I-distance

Sustainable Society Index (SSI) is a composite indicator constructed to measure and describe societal progress along all three dimensions of sustainable development: human, environmental and economic. In this paper, we explore possibilities to evaluate and enhance SSI ranking calculation methodology based on the use of an iterative multivariate post hoc I-distance approach. Based on the assessment on how each indicator contributes to the final position of different countries and identification of the most influential indicators, we examine possibilities of reduction of a number of indicators. The goal is to improve the stability of the ranking results and overall quality of the model, focusing on the analysis of the relative contribution of the indicators in an iterative assessment process. By this, we provide in-depth analysis and more comprehensive understanding of specific factors that determines one country ranking position. Thus proposed approach can support policymakers to identify key indi-cators and focus the priority areas where investment in improvement measures and programs would have the most efficient impact on the overall positioning of the country.Indeks Zrównoważonego Społeczeństwa (Sustainable Society Index, SSI) jest zagregowanym wskaźnikiem stworzonym w celu pomiaru i opisu postępu społecznego w trzech wymiarach rozwoju zrównoważonego: publicznym, środowiskowym i ekonomicznym. W artykule przeanalizowano możliwości oszacowania i rozszerzenia metodo-logii SSI w oparciu o wielokrotną analizę wielowariantową I-distance. W oparciu o ocenę, jak każdy wskaźnik przyczynia się do ostatecznego wyniku osiąganego przez różne kraje i identyfikację wskaźników o największym znaczeniu, zbadamy możliwość zmniejszenia ilości branych pod uwagę wskaźników. Celem jest poprawa wiary-godności otrzymywanych wyników i ogólnej jakości modelu, z podkreśleniem znaczenia analizy względnych udziałów wskaźników w wielokrotnym procesie oceny. Umożliwi to przeprowadzenie szczegółowych badań i bardziej wszechstronne podejście do poszczególnych czynników które wpływają na miejsce, które dany kraj zajmuje w rankingu. Proponowane narzędzie może pomóc decydentom w zidentyfikowaniu kluczowych wskaźników i wskazać obszary priorytetowe, w ramach których inwestycje i programy modernizacyjne będą miały największy wpływ na pozycjonowanie danego kraju

HPLC, UV-vis and NMR spectroscopic and DFT characterization of purpurin isolated from Rubia tinctorum L.

Purpurin (1,2,4-trihidroxyanthraquinone), a naturally occuring anthraquinone pigment present in the root of Rubia tinctorum (Mull. Arg.) Zahlbr. was isolated from the plant, purified and characterized by HPLC chromatography, UV-vis and NMR spectroscopy. The geometries of the purpurin conformers were optimized using the B3LYP/6-311+G(d,p) level of theory. It was found that all conformations have similar energies and that the corresponding purpurin radicals are planar. In spite of their planarity, there is no significant electron delocalization over the A and C rings. The antioxidant properties of purpurin were investigated using the colorimetric assay as Trolox-equivalent antioxidant capacity, and theoretical BDE (Bond Dissociation Enthalpy). Both methods revealed that purpurin has strong antioxidant capacity