Diaquabis­[3-(hydroxy­imino)­butanoato]nickel(II)

In the neutral, mononuclear title complex, [Ni(C4H6NO3)2(H2O)2], the Ni atom lies on a crystallographic inversion centre within a distorted octa­hedral N2O4 environment. Two trans-disposed anions of 3-hydroxy­imino­butanoic acid occupy four equatorial sites, coordinated by the deprotonated carboxyl­ate and protonated oxime groups and forming six-membered chelate rings, while the two axial positions are occupied by the water O atoms. The O atom of the oxime group forms an intra­molecular hydrogen bond with the coordinated carboxyl­ate O atom. The complex mol­ecules are linked into chains along b by hydrogen bonds between the water O atom and the carboxyl­ate O of a neighbouring mol­ecule. The chains are linked by further hydrogen bonds into a layer structure

Diaquabis­[3-(hydroxy­imino­)butanoato]nickel(II): a triclinic polymorph

The title centrosymmetric mononuclear complex, [Ni(C4H6NO3)2(H2O)2], is a polymorph of the previously reported complex [Dudarenko et al. (2010 ▶). Acta Cryst. E66, m277–m278]. The NiII atom, lying on an inversion center, is six-coordinated by two carboxyl­ate O atoms and two oxime N atoms from two trans-disposed chelating 3-hydroxy­imino­butanoate ligands and two axial water mol­ecules in a distorted octa­hedral geometry. The hydr­oxy group forms an intra­molecular hydrogen bond with the coordinated carboxyl­ate O atom. The complex mol­ecules are linked in stacks along [010] by a hydrogen bond between the water O atom and the carboxyl­ate O atom of a neighboring mol­ecule. The stacks are further linked by O—H⋯O hydrogen bonds into a layer parallel to (001)

Crystal structure and DFT study of (E)-2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-{[2-(pyridin-2-yl)hydrazin-1-ylidene)methyl}phenol

The title compound, C20H27N3O, was synthesized by condensation reaction of 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde and 2-hydrazinylpyridine, and crystallizes in the centrosymmetric monoclinic space group C2/c. The conformation about the C=N bond is E. The dihedral angle between the rings is 18.1 (3)°. An intermolecular N—H...N hydrogen bond generates an R22(8) ring motif. In the crystal, N—H...N hydrogen bonds connect pairs of molecules, forming dimers. Density functional theory (DFT) optimized structures at the B3LYP/6–311 G(d,p) level are compared with the experimentally determined molecular structure in the solid state

Eggs Improve Plasma Biomarkers in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome Following a Plant-Based Diet—A Randomized Crossover Study

Plant-based (PB) diets are considered a healthy dietary pattern; however, eggs are not always included in this dietary regime. We hypothesized that the addition of two eggs per day would increase HDL cholesterol as well as plasma lutein, zeaxanthin and choline in individuals with metabolic syndrome (MetS). In this randomized controlled crossover intervention, we recruited 30 participants (49.3 ± 8 y) with MetS who followed a PB diet for 13 weeks. A registered dietitian advised all subjects on food selection and followed them through the intervention to ensure compliance. Participants underwent a 2-week washout with no eggs or spinach (a source of dietary lutein and zeaxanthin) and were randomly allocated to consume spinach (70 g) with either two eggs (EGG) or the equivalent amount of egg substitute (SUB) for breakfast for 4 weeks. After a 3-week washout, they were allocated the alternate breakfast. A total of 24 participants (13 women/11 men) finished the intervention. Plasma lipids, glucose, insulin, anthropometrics, plasma lutein, zeaxanthin, choline and trimethylamine oxide (TMAO) were assessed at baseline and the end of each intervention. When we compared individuals consuming the EGG versus the SUB breakfast, we observed a lower body weight (p < 0.02) and a higher HDL cholesterol (p < 0.025) after the EGG diet. There were no differences in plasma LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, insulin, or blood pressure. The number of large HDL particles measured by NMR was higher after EGG (p < 0.01) as compared to SUB. Plasma choline was higher in both treatments (p < 0.01) compared to baseline (8.3 ± 2.1 μmol/L). However, plasma choline values were higher in EGG (10.54 ± 2.8 μmol/L) compared to SUB (9.47 ± 2.7 μmol/L) p < 0.025. Both breakfasts increased plasma lutein compared to baseline (p < 0.01), while plasma zeaxanthin was only increased in the egg intervention (p < 0.01). These results indicate that consuming a plant-based diet in combination with whole eggs increases plasma HDL cholesterol, choline and zeaxanthin, important biomarkers in subjects with MetS

Crystal structure of high-spin tetraaquabis(2-chloropyrazine-κN4)iron(II) bis(4-methylbenzenesulfonate)

The title salt, [FeII(C4H3ClN2)2(H2O)4](C7H7O3S)2, contains a complex cation with point group symmetry 2/m. The high-spin FeII cation is hexacoordinated by four symmetry-related water and two N-bound 2-chloropyrazine molecules in a trans arrangement, forming a distorted FeN2O4 octahedron. The three-dimensional supramolecular structure is supported by intermolecular O—H...O hydrogen bonds between the complex cations and tosylate anions, and additional π–π interactions between benzene and pyrazine rings. The methyl H atoms of the tosylate anion are equally disordered over two positions

Comparison between Egg Intake versus Choline Supplementation on Gut Microbiota and Plasma Carotenoids in Subjects with Metabolic Syndrome

We previously demonstrated that intake of three eggs/d for 4 weeks increased plasma choline and decreased inflammation in subjects with metabolic syndrome (MetS). The purpose of the current study was to further explore the effects of phosphatidylcholine (PC) provided by eggs versus a choline bitartrate (CB) supplement on the gut microbiota, trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) formation, and plasma carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin in MetS. This randomized, controlled crossover clinical trial included 23 subjects with MetS. Following a washout period of 2 weeks without consuming any choline-containing foods, subjects were randomly allocated to consume either three eggs/d or a CB supplement for 4 weeks (both diets had a choline equivalent of 400 mg/day). DNA was extracted from stool samples to sequence the 16S rRNA gene region for community analysis. Operational taxonomic units (OTUs) and the α-diversity of the community were determined using QIIME software. Plasma TMAO, methionine, betaine, and dimethylglycine (DMG) were quantified by stable isotope dilution liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry. Plasma carotenoids, lutein, and zeaxanthin were measured using reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography. There were significant increases in plasma lutein and zeaxanthin after egg intake compared to the baseline or intake of CB supplement (p p > 0.05). Additionally, while diet intervention had no effects on microbiota diversity measures or relative taxa abundances, a correlation between bacterial biodiversity and HDL was observed. Following egg intake, the observed increases in plasma lutein and zeaxanthin may suggest additional protection against oxidative stress, a common condition in MetS

Minimum information reporting on bio-nano experimental literature

Studying the interactions between nanoengineered materials and biological systems plays a vital role in the development of biological applications of nanotechnology and the improvement of our fundamental understanding of the bio–nano interface. A significant barrier to progress in this multidisciplinary area is the variability of published literature with regards to characterizations performed and experimental details reported. Here, we suggest a ‘minimum information standard’ for experimental literature investigating bio–nano interactions. This standard consists of specific components to be reported, divided into three categories: material characterization, biological characterization and details of experimental protocols. Our intention is for these proposed standards to improve reproducibility, increase quantitative comparisons of bio–nano materials, and facilitate meta analyses and in silico modelling