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Macrocyclic complexes as models for copper(II) bonding in cupredoxins: Proof of concept
Ulrichová, Tereza ; Hermann, Petr (advisor) ; Hudeček, Jiří (referee)
Currently, modified electron transport metaloproteins with presence ion Cu(II) in their active site are most commonly used to study kinetics of electron transfer. One of the most studied model protein is cupredoxin azurin from P. aeruginosa with standard redox potential approximately 310-360 nm (depends on experimental conditions and techniques). Ion Cu(II) in azurin is coordinated by the side chain atoms of His46 , His117 , Cys112 , Met121 and carbonyl of Gly45 . The aim of this work was to prepare macrocyclic ligand, 1-[1H-imidazol-2- yl)methyl]-1,4,7-triazacycklononanu (LIM ), which would be able to form stable complexes with both of copper ions Cu(II) and Cu(I). Such as macrocyclic complexes could be utilized as low molecular models of active sites in proteins. The ligand was prepared using five-step synthesis employing protection of macrocycle, reduction and subsequent bromation of 1H- imidazol-2-karbaldehyd, and following alkylation reaction. Deprotection of macrocycle revealed final product of ligand. All reaction intermediates and prepared ligand were characterized by NMR and MS. Potentiometric titrations determined ligand protonation constant (log K1 = 10,62, log K2 = 6,65, log K3 = 4,91), which describe acid-base properties of a ligand in an aqueous solution. Similarly, the coordination...
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Asymmetric Tandem Lithium Amide Conjugate Addition/Radical Reactions and Their Application in the Total Synthesis of Natural Products
Hidasová, Denisa ; Jahn, Ullrich (advisor) ; Kočovský, Pavel (referee) ; Míšek, Jiří (referee)
This thesis deals with single-electron transfer (SET) radical processes mediated by ferrocenium hexafluorophosphate and TEMPO and their application in the total synthesis of natural products. Asymmetric aminooxygenation methodology for the synthesis of anti-β-amino-α-hydroxy acid derivatives has been developed by utilizing a highly diastereoselective aza-Michael addition of chiral lithium amides to various α,β-unsaturated esters or amides/SET oxidation/radical α-oxygenation. The potential of this methodology was demonstrated in short total syntheses of the anti-β-amino-α-hydroxy acid fragments of the macrocyclic (depsi)peptides perthamide C and largamide H, and (-)-cytoxazone, which is a selective modulator of TH2 cytokine secretion. The SET-catalyzed asymmetric tandem lithium amide conjugate addition/5-exo radical cyclization/oxygenation reactions were applied in the synthesis of highly substituted pyrrolidines, azabicyclo[n.3.0]alkanes and spiropyrrolidines. An enantioselective total synthesis of the pyrrolidine alkaloid (-)-α-kainic acid was accomplished by employing the SET-catalyzed 5-exo radical cyclization/oxygenation.
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Macrocyclic complexes as models for copper(II) bonding in cupredoxins: Proof of concept
Ulrichová, Tereza ; Hermann, Petr (advisor) ; Hudeček, Jiří (referee)
Currently, modified electron transport metaloproteins with presence ion Cu(II) in their active site are most commonly used to study kinetics of electron transfer. One of the most studied model protein is cupredoxin azurin from P. aeruginosa with standard redox potential approximately 310-360 nm (depends on experimental conditions and techniques). Ion Cu(II) in azurin is coordinated by the side chain atoms of His46 , His117 , Cys112 , Met121 and carbonyl of Gly45 . The aim of this work was to prepare macrocyclic ligand, 1-[1H-imidazol-2- yl)methyl]-1,4,7-triazacycklononanu (LIM ), which would be able to form stable complexes with both of copper ions Cu(II) and Cu(I). Such as macrocyclic complexes could be utilized as low molecular models of active sites in proteins. The ligand was prepared using five-step synthesis employing protection of macrocycle, reduction and subsequent bromation of 1H- imidazol-2-karbaldehyd, and following alkylation reaction. Deprotection of macrocycle revealed final product of ligand. All reaction intermediates and prepared ligand were characterized by NMR and MS. Potentiometric titrations determined ligand protonation constant (log K1 = 10,62, log K2 = 6,65, log K3 = 4,91), which describe acid-base properties of a ligand in an aqueous solution. Similarly, the coordination...
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Transfer of electrons or holes between localized states. Application to polymer electric conductivity
Král, Karel ; Menšík, Miroslav
Basing on the quantum transport formalizm a formula for the irreversible transfer of charged particles has been introduced by us recently. This formula is expected to be suitable for the theoretical description of the electron or hole transfer between quantum dots, other nanoparticles, molecules, and so on. We discuss shortly the main physical properties of the formula. We also demonstrate the use of the formula for the theoretical analysis of the electronic physical properties of some electrically conductive polymers.\n
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Electrochemical Properties of Branched Pyridinium Cations
Lachmanová, Štěpánka ; Hromadová, Magdaléna ; Pospíšil, Lubomír ; Lainé, P. P.
The electrochemical properties of branched extended pyridinium cations depend strongly on the structure of the molecule. This work is focused on the redox processes of the electron transfer of four derivatives of pyridinium. The electron transfer mechanism was studied by various electrochemical methods. Although the structures of the studied molecules seem to be quite similar, 1-N-methyl-2,4,6-triphenylpyridinium and 1',3',5'-trimethyl-2,4,6-triphenyl-1,4'-bipyridine-1,1'-diium are reduced in two separate one-electron transfer steps. On the other hand, 1'-methyl-2,4,6-triphenyl-1,4'-bipyridine-1,1'-diium and 1',3,5-trimethyl-2,4,6-triphenyl-1,4'-bipyridine-1,1'-diium accept two electrons, but in a single two-electron transfer. The heterogeneous rate constants of the electron-transfer processes were determined.
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Excited state dynamics of carotenoids in solution and proteins
CHÁBERA, Pavel
Time resolved spectroscopy is one of the crucial methods used to study processes on molecular level in biological systems. It is useful especially for monitoring fast processes that take a place in photosynthetic apparatus of photosynthetic organisms, such as electron and energy transfer. The integral parts of photosynthetic apparatus are carotenoids, whose role in the photosynthetic apparatus is not as well explored as it is for chlorophylls. It was proved that carotenoids actively participate in energy transfer processes in photosynthetic antennas. They have a crucial role in protection against excess energy damage. They are also electron donors in both antennas and reaction centers. The fact that photo-physical properties of carotenoids are much different from properties of others organic pigments, complicates studies of their functions in photosynthesis as well as in other biological systems. This thesis employs advanced methods of femtosecond spectroscopy to obtain more information about carotenoid functions in some biological systems and in solution with special focus on carotenoids containing carbonyl group.
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Electrochemistry of halogenated benzenonitrils
Sokolová, Romana ; Pospíšil, Lubomír ; Hromadová, Magdaléna ; Ludvík, Jiří
Autoprotonation in reduction mechanism of 3,5-dihalogeno-4-hydroxy-benzonitriles was studied in dimethylsulfoxide by electrochemical methods. The overall one electron reduction process was found. Aryl radical formed by the cleavage of halogenide undergroes further electron transfer in EC type reaction. The anion is protonated by parent molecule resulting in total consumption of two electrons per two starting molecules. Addition of stronger proton donor increases the height of reduction wave up to two electrons per molecule. The addition of potassium hydroxide causes the decrease of the reduction wave. The reduction products were identified by GC/MS analysis in the absence and presence of strong proton donor.
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