Labilization of ester bonds in aminodeoxyinositol derivatives as mediated by molecular conformation

Zusammenfassung Eine neue Art von Esterlabilisierung wurde in der Gruppe der Polyacetate tertiärer und (mono)quaternärer Inosamine und Streptamine entdeckt. Im Gegensatz zu den vergleichsweise beständigen Azetaten der quartärencis- undtrans-Dimethylaminocyclohexanole zeigten Penta-O-acetyl-2-desoxy-2-trimethylammoniumscyllitol als auchd,l-Tetra-O-acetyl-1, 3-bisdesoxy-1-dimethylamino-3-trimethylammoniumscyllitol rasche spontane Esterhydrolyse in wässrigem neutralen Medium, die grössenordnungsmässig vergleichbar war mit der unter Einwirkung von Cholinesterase beobachteten hydrolytischen Aktivität des — ohne Enzym beständigen — quartären Pentaacetats in der Myoinositol-Reihe. Offenbar spielt beim Zustandekommen solcher Labilisierungen die Totalkonformation der Molekel eine bisher nicht vermutete Rolle.     

A novel fluorination reaction: The interaction of perchloryl fluoride with active methylene compounds

Zusammenfassung Die Reaktion von Perchloryl Fluorid (PF) mit Anionen wurde untersucht. Eine leichte Difluorierung fand statt mit Carbanionen vom Typus CH (C=X)₂. Mechanismen für die verschiedenen Heterolysen von PF werden vorgeschlagen.     

Sodium-dependence of sustained force in potassium contracture of cat ventricle

Summary Following exposure to low-Na solution, the initial phase of K-contracture in cat ventricle is prominent while the second (sustained) phase is markedly attenuated. Monensin, a Na-specific ionophore, enhances the second phase of K-contracture following exposure to low-Na solution.This study is supported by NIH grant HL-19044 and a Grantin-Aid from the American Heart Association-Greater Miami Affiliate.The authors wish to thank Ms Diane Rodman for invaluable technical assistance.     

Glutathione peroxidase in dried blood spots

Summary A new procedure utilizing dried blood spots was developed for detecting glutathione peroxidase deficiency. Samples from a known patient with a partial defect and from rats with an induced deficiency were distinguished from respective control groups by their longer defluorescence endpoints., Samples from 100 patients with anemia and 2 phenylketonuric infants on low-protein diets contained glutathione peroxidase activity similar to that in 82 controls, when screened for the enzyme defect by the new procedure.     

The identification of norlobariol,a new lichen constituent fromXanthoparmelia scabrosa (Tayl.) Hale

Summary Norlobariol (I) previously described as a synthetic product derived from norlobaridone (II) was isolated as a new metabolite fromXanthoparmelia scabrosa (Tayl.) Hale.Acknowledgment. The authors wish to acknowledge the assistance of Dr D. Galloway in identifying the lichen sample and Dr A.W. Campbell for the microanalytical data.     

A p-menthane derivative isolated from culture filtrates ofFusicoccum amygdali,Del.

Summary From culture filtrates ofFusicoccum amygdali, Del., a new compound, whose structure corresponds to 1,2,3-trihydroxy-p-menthane, has been isolated. Its discovery is of some interest since, to our knowledge, it is the first time that a monoterpenoid is isolated from a microorganism.     

Sterilising activity of methoprene and hydroprene inTribolium castaneum (Herbst)

Summary The productivity ofT. castaneum adults, previously reared in flour incorporating either the IGR methoprene or hydroprene, was found to be impaired depending on the concentration of the IGR in the flour, whether or not the individual was morphologically deformed, and its sex.The authors are indebted to Mr P. B. Du Guesclin for technical assistance, and Dr J. Diekman, Zoecon Corporation, California, for supplying the IGRs. This work was financed in part by the Australian Wheat Industry Research Council.