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Pyrazinamide-based Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes: DFT exploration of structure, reactivity properties and in silico ADMET profiles 吡嗪酰胺基 Co(II)、Ni(II) 和 Cu(II) 复合物:结构、反应特性和硅学 ADMET 分析的 DFT 探索
IF 2.1 4区 化学 Q4 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-11-22 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-024-06202-w
Salima Samai, Amani Direm, Cemal Parlak

Context

In this paper, we present a theoretical study on the complexation of Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) with a pyrazinamide ligand (PZA), which plays an important role in the treatment of tuberculosis and has biological and pharmacological benefits. It is a hybrid organic/inorganic material involving coordination between a metal ion and PZA ligand containing different coordination sites. This allows it to have different binding modes with metal ions and, therefore, provides a versatile ability to coordinate with metals. This study aimed to optimize the structures of the [M(PZA)2Cl2] complexes using density functional theory (DFT) at the B3LYP/6-311G + (d,p) level and the M06-2X functional is a high-nonlocality functional of double the amount of nonlocal exchange 2X. Various properties, including geometrical parameters, natural bonding orbital (NBO) to determine atomic charges, HOMO–LUMO energies, electronic properties, reactivity (ELF, LOL), NCI-RDG, and molecular electrostatic potential (MEP) on the surfaces of key metal-PZA complexes were determined and described. The AIM method has also been used to examine the chemical bonds. Furthermore, an in silico analysis aiming to explore the ADMET profiles of the compounds under investigation revealed promising aqueous solubility, oral bioavailability and gastrointestinal absorption, in addition to favorable druglikeness non-toxic and non-carcinogenic characteristics.

Methods

The DFT method was carried out using Gaussian 09 software and GaussView 5.0. Avogadro software was used to define the geometry of the complexes. The Multiwfn program was used to produce scatter plots of the reduced density gradient (RDG), non-covalent interactions (NCI), ELF, LOL, and to define the parameters selected for the topological analysis of the BCPs using Bader's AIM.

背景本文介绍了 Co(II)、Ni(II) 和 Cu(II) 与吡嗪酰胺配体 (PZA) 复配的理论研究。它是一种有机/无机混合材料,涉及金属离子与含有不同配位位点的 PZA 配体之间的配位。这使得它与金属离子有不同的结合模式,因此具有与金属配位的多功能性。本研究旨在利用密度泛函理论(DFT)在 B3LYP/6-311G + (d,p) 水平上优化 [M(PZA)2Cl2] 复合物的结构。确定并描述了关键金属-PZA 复合物表面的各种性质,包括几何参数、用于确定原子电荷的天然成键轨道 (NBO)、HOMO-LUMO 能量、电子性质、反应性(ELF、LOL)、NCI-RDG 和分子静电势 (MEP)。此外,还使用 AIM 方法研究了化学键。此外,旨在探索所研究化合物 ADMET 特征的硅学分析表明,这些化合物具有良好的水溶性、口服生物利用度和胃肠道吸收性,此外还具有良好的亲药性、无毒性和非致癌性。Avogadro 软件用于确定复合物的几何形状。使用 Multiwfn 程序生成还原密度梯度 (RDG)、非共价相互作用 (NCI)、ELF、LOL 的散点图,并使用 Bader's AIM 定义 BCP 拓扑分析所选的参数。
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The effect of the oxygen dangling on the thermoelectric properties of organic Thienoisoindigo single-molecule junction 氧悬浮对有机噻吩异靛蓝单分子结热电特性的影响
IF 2.1 4区 化学 Q4 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-11-21 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-024-06200-y
Ahmed K. Ibrahim, Alaa A. Al-Jobory

Context

Theoretical investigation for thermoelectric characteristics of organic Thienoisoindigo single-molecule is carried out using the first-principles calculations based on the density functional theory. It reveals that modifying the position or removing oxygen atoms significantly alters the thermoelectric properties. Transmission coefficient calculations show that the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) dominates across all molecular configurations. Repositioning oxygen atoms increases the bandgap from 1.14 to 1.53 eV, while the complete removal of oxygen further increases to 1.8 eV. This change leads to the disruption of constructive quantum interference, which is replaced by destructive one. The electrical conductance is similarly affected by changes in oxygen atom positioning, with values shifting from (-)1.06 to (-)1.63. Molecules without oxygen atoms exhibit lower conductance compared to those with dangling oxygen, resulting in reduced semiconductor-like behavior and enhanced insulating properties. The Seebeck coefficient remains stable at (-)2.99 (varvec{mu })V/K when oxygen atoms are repositioned. However, the removal of one oxygen atom changes the coefficient to a positive value (290.14 (varvec{mu })V/K), causing the molecule to transition from n-type to p-type behavior. The complete absence of oxygen atoms returns the Seebeck coefficient to a negative value ((-)256.08 (varvec{mu })V/K), switching the molecule back to n-type conduction.

Methods

This investigation was achieved by applying the SIESTA software through density functional theory (DFT) computations. To account for exchange and correlation effects, we use a double-zeta polarized (DZP) basis set in conjunction with the generalized gradient approximation (GGA-PBE) to determine the ideal ground-state atomic locations. By combining the Hamiltonian of each system with the quantum transport code GOLLUM, we can calculate the transmission coefficient, projected density of states, electrical conductance, and Seebeck coefficient to examine the thermoelectric characteristics of the molecular junction.

背景利用基于密度泛函理论的第一性原理计算,对有机噻吩异靛蓝单分子的热电特性进行了理论研究。结果表明,改变氧原子的位置或去除氧原子会显著改变热电性能。透射系数计算表明,最低未占分子轨道(LUMO)在所有分子构型中都占主导地位。重新定位氧原子会使带隙从 1.14 eV 增加到 1.53 eV,而完全去除氧原子则会进一步增加到 1.8 eV。这一变化导致建设性量子干涉被破坏,取而代之的是破坏性量子干涉。电导也同样受到氧原子位置变化的影响,其值从(-)1.06 变为(-)1.63。与有悬挂氧原子的分子相比,没有氧原子的分子表现出较低的电导率,从而导致类似半导体的行为减少,绝缘性能增强。当氧原子被重新定位时,塞贝克系数仍然稳定在 (-)2.99 (varvec{mu })V/K 的水平。然而,移除一个氧原子会使系数变为正值(290.14 (varvec{mu })V/K),导致分子从 n 型行为过渡到 p 型行为。氧原子的完全缺失会使塞贝克系数恢复到负值(256.08 V/K),从而使分子重新回到 n 型传导状态。为了考虑交换和相关效应,我们使用了双泽塔极化(DZP)基集和广义梯度近似(GGA-PBE)来确定理想的基态原子位置。通过将每个系统的哈密顿与量子输运代码 GOLLUM 相结合,我们可以计算出透射系数、投影态密度、电导和塞贝克系数,从而研究分子结的热电特性。
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Investigation of structural and electrical properties of electrolyte LaGaO3 for solid oxide fuel cell 用于固体氧化物燃料电池的电解质 LaGaO3 的结构和电气特性研究。
IF 2.1 4区 化学 Q4 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-11-19 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-024-06209-3
Anshika Dubey, Brijesh Kumar Pandey, Pragya Mishra, Priyanshu Srivastava

Context

Electrochemical devices such as solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) allow the direct transformation of fuel’s chemical energy into electrical power. Even though YSZ electrolyte-based conventional SOFCs are widely used in both laboratories and on a commercial scale, developing alternative ion-conducting electrolytes is crucial for enhancing SOFC performance at lower operating temperatures. In this work, we conducted a thorough computational analysis on the characteristics of Sr- and Mg-doped superior oxide ion conductors.

Method

We have used the DFT technique to examine the system’s electrical and structural characteristics and the impact of doping. The GII value and LaGaO3 formation energy are used to investigate thermodynamical and structural stability, respectively. Theoretical investigations are validated against data to ensure the accuracy of the computational model. The research shows that the properties of Sr- and Mg-doped LaGaO3 have changed in a desirable way. This DFT study sheds light on the underlying mechanisms that affect the structural and electronic properties of LaGaO3 electrolytes and offers a thorough investigation of the synergistic effects of strontium and magnesium co-doping. The knowledge acquired is critical for the logical design and development of more stable and efficient solid oxide fuel cells.

背景:固体氧化物燃料电池(SOFC)等电化学装置可将燃料的化学能直接转化为电能。尽管基于 YSZ 电解质的传统 SOFC 在实验室和商业规模上都得到了广泛应用,但开发替代离子导电电解质对于提高 SOFC 在较低工作温度下的性能至关重要。在这项工作中,我们对 Sr- 和 Mg 掺杂的高级氧化物离子导体的特性进行了深入的计算分析:方法:我们使用 DFT 技术研究了系统的电气和结构特性以及掺杂的影响。GII 值和 LaGaO3 形成能分别用于研究热力学稳定性和结构稳定性。理论研究与数据进行了验证,以确保计算模型的准确性。研究表明,掺杂 Sr- 和 Mg 的 LaGaO3 的性质发生了理想的变化。这项 DFT 研究揭示了影响 LaGaO3 电解质结构和电子特性的基本机制,并对锶和镁共掺的协同效应进行了深入研究。这些知识对于合理设计和开发更稳定、更高效的固体氧化物燃料电池至关重要。
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First principle calculations of Janus 2D-TiSSe as an anodic electrode in batteries of lithium, sodium, and magnesium ions 将 Janus 2D-TiSSe 作为锂、钠和镁离子电池阳极电极的第一原理计算。
IF 2.1 4区 化学 Q4 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-11-18 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-024-06198-3
Ohoud Al-Qurashi, Kamal A. Soliman, Hassane Lgaz, Zaki Safi, Nuha Wazzan

Context

In recent years, rechargeable batteries have received considerable attention as a way to improve energy storage efficiency. Anodic (negative) electrodes based on Janus two-dimensional (2D) monolayers are among the most promising candidates. In this effort, the adsorption and diffusion of these Li, Na, and Mg ions on and through Janus 2D-TiSSe as anodic material was investigated by means of periodic DFT-D3 calculations. Electrochemical parameters were computed and compared. The diffusion barrier energies for migration of ions in monolayer TiSSe in three different potential directions were determined. Furthermore, the electronic properties and Mulliken charge analysis and plots of CDD were employed to investigate the interaction between ions and their surrounding surface. Our results show that the adsorption ability of TiSSe surface up to 32 metal ions falls in the following order: Li+  > Na+  > Mg2+. The maximum storage capacity is 337.37 mAh/g for Li/Na ion and 674.75 mAh/g for Mg ion. The average open-circuit voltage is 1.39, 0.93, and 0.73 V for Li, Na, and Mg ions, respectively. Lastly, the minimum diffusion barriers follow the order Li+  < Na+  < Mg2+. The structural, energetic, and thermal stability of clean Janus surface and its saturated adsorbed systems was proved by MD simulations. In addition, we compared the obtained electrochemical parameters to those reported by other researchers. This comprehensive approach demonstrates valuable insights, furthering our understanding of TiSSe’s behavior and its suitability for use in MIBs.

Methods

DFT calculations were applied with projector augmented plane waves (PAWs)/PBE functional. A two-dimensional (2D) monolayer TiSSe surface was built with a 4 × 4 supercell. The energy cutoff of plane waves was set to 400 eV. The DFT–D3 model has been used to incorporate van der Waals interactions. A geometric relaxation process was conducted using Monhkorst-Pack 8 × 8 × 1 in reciprocal space. The relaxation and electronic calculations were carried out using the Vienna Ab initio Simulation Package (VASP). Using the transition state (TS) search algorithm implemented in the Dmol3 module, linear synchronous transition and quadratic synchronous transit tools were utilized to find the minimum energy paths.

背景:近年来,可充电电池作为一种提高能量存储效率的方法受到了广泛关注。基于 Janus 二维(2D)单层的阳极(负极)电极是最有前途的候选材料之一。在这项研究中,我们通过周期性 DFT-D3 计算研究了 Li、Na 和 Mg 离子在 Janus 2D-TiSSe 阳极材料上的吸附和扩散情况,以及这些离子通过 Janus 2D-TiSSe 阳极材料的扩散情况。计算并比较了电化学参数。确定了离子在单层 TiSSe 中向三个不同电位方向迁移的扩散势垒能。此外,还利用电子特性和 Mulliken 电荷分析以及 CDD 图来研究离子与其周围表面之间的相互作用。结果表明,TiSSe 表面对 32 种金属离子的吸附能力按以下顺序排列:Li+ > Na+ > Mg2+。Li/Na 离子的最大存储容量为 337.37 mAh/g,Mg 离子的最大存储容量为 674.75 mAh/g。锂离子、Na 离子和 Mg 离子的平均开路电压分别为 1.39、0.93 和 0.73 V。最后,最小扩散障碍的顺序为 Li+ + 2+。通过 MD 模拟证明了洁净 Janus 表面及其饱和吸附体系的结构、能量和热稳定性。此外,我们还将获得的电化学参数与其他研究人员报告的参数进行了比较。这种综合方法展示了宝贵的见解,进一步加深了我们对 TiSSe 行为及其在 MIBs 中适用性的理解:采用投影仪增强平面波 (PAW) /PBE 函数进行 DFT 计算。使用 4 × 4 超级单元构建了二维(2D)单层 TiSSe 表面。平面波的能量截止点设定为 400 eV。使用 DFT-D3 模型纳入了范德华相互作用。在倒数空间中使用 Monhkorst-Pack 8 × 8 × 1 进行了几何弛豫过程。松弛和电子计算是使用维也纳 Ab initio 仿真软件包(VASP)进行的。利用 Dmol3 模块中的过渡态(TS)搜索算法、线性同步过渡和二次同步过渡工具来寻找最小能量路径。
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Correction to: Aromaticity in cyanuric acid 更正:三聚氰酸中的芳香性。
IF 2.1 4区 化学 Q4 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-11-18 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-024-06201-x
Liliana Pérez-Manríquez, Armando Cabrera, Luis Enrique Sansores, Roberto Salcedo
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Understanding the nature of the adsorption of Zn(II)/Si(IV) phthalocyanines on anatase TiO2 and rutile SnO2 了解锐钛型二氧化钛和金红石型二氧化硒上 Zn(II)/Si(IV) 酞菁的吸附性质。
IF 2.1 4区 化学 Q4 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-11-18 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-024-06211-9
Michael Zambrano-Angulo, Gloria Cárdenas-Jirón

Context

The zinc (II) and silicon (IV) phthalocyanine adsorption on a TiO2 and SnO2 semiconductor surface was investigated using the density functional theory. Several effects were studied: the semiconductor (TiO2, SnO2), the central metal atom in the phthalocyanine (Zn, Si), the substituent groups in the phthalocyanine, and the anchor group (anhydrous, carboxyl) connecting the phthalocyanine with the semiconductor. The application of methodologies to study the intermolecular interactions predicted a stronger zinc and silicon phthalocyanine adsorption with carboxyl than anhydrous. Adsorption energies for phthalocyanines anchored by a carboxyl group indicate a stronger adsorption for TiO2 than for SnO2 with energy differences of up to 7 eV. The presence of coordinative and more van der Waals interactions in TiO2 can explain this. This work is carried out to understand the interaction between phthalocyanines and the semiconductor surface, a crucial aspect of the efficient performance of solar cells.

Methods

We modeled two semiconductor surfaces in extended configuration (TiO2 and SnO2), which were optimized with the GGA-PBE exchange–correlation functional for solids, including the Grimme’s correction dispersion (D3). The meta-GGA TB09LDA exchange–correlation functional was employed to calculate the band gap energy of the semiconductors. The adsorption energies of the phthalocyanines adsorbed on the semiconductors were determined with GGA-PBE-D3 and corrected by the counterpoise method. The nature of the intermolecular interactions in the adsorption was analyzed using the non-covalent interactions (NCI) based on the promolecular approximation of electron density. These interactions were quantifiable by employing the intrinsic bond strength index (IBSI). We used the QuantumATK and the Multiwfn packages for all the calculations.

背景:利用密度泛函理论研究了酞菁锌(II)和硅(IV)在 TiO2 和 SnO2 半导体表面的吸附情况。研究了几种效应:半导体(TiO2、SnO2)、酞菁中的中心金属原子(Zn、Si)、酞菁中的取代基以及连接酞菁和半导体的锚基(无水基、羧基)。应用研究分子间相互作用的方法预测,锌和硅酞菁与羧基的吸附力强于与无水基的吸附力。由羧基锚定的酞菁的吸附能表明,对二氧化钛的吸附比对二氧化锡的吸附更强,能量差异高达 7 eV。二氧化钛中存在配位和更多的范德华相互作用可以解释这一点。这项研究旨在了解酞菁与半导体表面之间的相互作用,这是太阳能电池高效性能的一个重要方面:我们模拟了两个扩展构型的半导体表面(TiO2 和 SnO2),并使用 GGA-PBE 固体交换相关函数(包括 Grimme 修正分散 (D3))对其进行了优化。元 GGA TB09LDA 交换相关函数用于计算半导体的带隙能。用 GGA-PBE-D3 测定了吸附在半导体上的酞菁的吸附能,并用反相法进行了校正。根据电子密度的原分子近似法,利用非共价相互作用(NCI)分析了吸附过程中分子间相互作用的性质。这些相互作用可通过本征键强度指数(IBSI)进行量化。我们使用 QuantumATK 和 Multiwfn 软件包进行了所有计算。
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Effect of structure and interaction on physicochemical properties of new [Emim][BF3X] complex anion ionic liquids studied by quantum chemistry 量子化学研究新型[Emim][BF3X]复合阴离子液体的结构和相互作用对其理化性质的影响。
IF 2.1 4区 化学 Q4 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-11-18 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-024-06212-8
Yuanhao Liao, Dongwei Sun, Xiaobo Tang, Sheng Han, Xingzong Dong, Bo Zhao, Yu An, Zhiqiang Yang, Nian Tang, Jijun Zeng, Wei Zhang

Context

One of the key challenges in the industrial application of ionic liquids (ILs) is their extreme characteristics, such as viscosity, glass transition temperatures, and conductivity. Understanding the relationship between ILs structure and physicochemical property is a crucial aspect of the directed design of ILs with good properties, which is a prerequisite for their successful implementation in industrial processes. In this work, high-level quantum-chemical research with for four pairs ionic liquids, [Emim][X] and [Emim][BF3X] (X = CH3SO3, EtSO4, HSO4, Tos), was performed, to analyze the stable structure, interionic interaction, and charge transfer and provide a new insight into the property variances at the molecular level. The result shows that the overall structural stability of ionic liquids is contributed with hydrogen bonding network between the protons in the C–H and N–H of the cation and oxygen atoms of the anion, as well as fluorine atoms. The nature and strength of the interionic interaction were measured via atoms in molecule analysis and sobEDAw method and results suggested that BF3 could waning interionic interaction of ion pairs. Moreover, a close relation between the binding energies of ion pairs and physicochemical properties was established: the weaker the interionic interaction, the lower is the viscosity and glass transition, and the higher is the conductivity.

Methods

Quantum chemistry calculations were performed under B3LYP-D3/aug-cc-pVTZ level of DFT functional using the Gaussian 16 package (version C01). The Multiwfn 3.7 program was used to calculate the electrostatic potential, interaction region indicator, the information of bond critical points, core-valence bifurcation index, and ADCH charge. Visualization of structure and the region of interaction were achieved using VESTA and VMD.

背景:离子液体(ILs)在工业应用中面临的主要挑战之一是其极端特性,如粘度、玻璃化转变温度和导电性。了解离子液体结构与物理化学特性之间的关系是定向设计具有良好特性的离子液体的关键环节,也是成功将其应用于工业过程的先决条件。本研究对四对离子液体[Emim][X]和[Emim][BF3X](X = CH3SO3、EtSO4、HSO4、Tos)进行了高水平的量子化学研究,分析了它们的稳定结构、离子间相互作用和电荷转移,并对分子水平的性质差异提出了新的见解。结果表明,离子液体的整体结构稳定性得益于阳离子的 C-H 和 N-H 中的质子与阴离子的氧原子以及氟原子之间的氢键网络。通过分子中的原子分析和 sobEDAw 方法测量了离子间相互作用的性质和强度,结果表明 BF3 可以减弱离子对的离子间相互作用。此外,还确定了离子对结合能与物理化学性质之间的密切关系:离子间相互作用越弱,粘度和玻璃化转变越低,电导率越高:量子化学计算是在 B3LYP-D3/aug-cc-pVTZ DFT 函数水平下使用高斯 16 软件包(C01 版)进行的。使用 Multiwfn 3.7 程序计算了静电位、相互作用区域指标、键临界点信息、核-价分叉指数和 ADCH 电荷。使用 VESTA 和 VMD 实现了结构和相互作用区域的可视化。
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Computational modeling of the Nb(_4)-CO chemisorption process Nb 4 -CO 化学吸附过程的计算模型。
IF 2.1 4区 化学 Q4 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-11-18 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-024-06215-5
Caio Vinícius Sousa Costa, Leonardo de Souza Barbosa, Ricardo Gargano, David Lima Azevedo

Context

The transition metal niobium (Nb) has attracted considerable attention from the scientific community due to its intriguing electronic properties and applications in catalysts suitable for chemical reactions. Thus, this work investigates the adsorption of the atmospheric polluting gas carbon monoxide (CO) by the niobium cluster (Nb(_4)), to describe the reactive nature of Nb(_4). This entire study was carried out by applying the Coupled-Cluster method and Density Functional Theory (through the HSE06 functional) and the def2-QZVP plus Def2-TZVP/C auxiliary basis set functions. The results of electronic structure calculations and IR vibrational spectra suggest that both Nb(_4) and the Nb(_4)-CO clusters can be considered stable. Furthermore, the obtained results also indicate that there is a chemisorption of carbon monoxide by the Nb(_4) niobium cluster. This feature can serve as motivation for future theoretical–experimental studies, as it suggests that the Nb(_4) cluster may have possible technological applications in automotive catalytic processes.

Methods

Initial three-dimensional structures were constructed. Complete optimization of the geometry was performed in coupled cluster and density functional theory methods. From the optimization configuration, it was possible to investigate the stability, chemisorption process, binding energies, charge analysis, molecular orbital energies, and IR vibrational spectra of the systems.

背景:过渡金属铌(Nb)因其引人入胜的电子特性和在化学反应催化剂中的应用而备受科学界关注。因此,这项工作研究了铌团簇(Nb 4 )对大气污染气体一氧化碳(CO)的吸附,以描述 Nb 4 的反应性质。整个研究采用了耦合簇方法和密度泛函理论(通过 HSE06 函数)以及 def2-QZVP 加 Def2-TZVP/C 辅助基集函数。电子结构计算和红外振动光谱的结果表明,铌 4 和铌 4 -CO 团簇都是稳定的。此外,所获得的结果还表明,铌 4 团簇对一氧化碳具有化学吸附作用。这一特征可以作为未来理论-实验研究的动力,因为它表明铌 4 簇可能在汽车催化过程中具有技术应用价值:方法:构建了最初的三维结构。方法:构建了最初的三维结构,并通过耦合簇和密度泛函理论方法对几何结构进行了全面优化。通过优化配置,可以研究系统的稳定性、化学吸附过程、结合能、电荷分析、分子轨道能和红外振动光谱。
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Theoretical analysis of photosensitization of DNA by thionine 亚硫酸对 DNA 光敏作用的理论分析。
IF 2.1 4区 化学 Q4 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-11-18 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-024-06206-6
Svetlana V. Leontieva, Victor V. Kostjukov

Context

In this work, we are the first to perform a theoretical analysis of photoinduced charge transfer in the intercalation complex of thionine (TH) with double-stranded DNA, which was observed in experiments. Efficient DNA binding and long-wave absorption maximum make TH an attractive photosensitizer. d(CpG)2 tetranucleotide was used as a minimal model DNA fragment. Intercalation of TH between pairs of nucleobases causes the transfer of a small negative charge (0.24 e) from the tetranucleotide to the dye. S0 → S1 photoexcitation of their complex using visible light leads to the transfer in the same direction of a significant negative charge (0.9 e). This electronic transition has a HOMO → LUMO electronic configuration, with HOMO localized on one of the two phosphate groups of the tetranucleotide, and LUMO on TH; the latter has the same shape as the LUMO of free dye. In the complex, TH, by its amino groups, forms two intermolecular H-bonds: with the deoxyribose oxygen atom of one d(CpG)2 strand and with the non-bridging oxygen atom of the phosphate group of the other strand. In this case, the H-bond TH with the phosphate group is stronger than with the sugar, but the charge transfer is carried out from another phosphate group through the sugar to the dye. Thus, charge transfer occurs along the longer of the two paths. However, the path of charge transfer depends on the parameters of the excitation since higher electronic transitions also include the second phosphate group, i.e., a short way is also used.

Methods

For the calculations of the excitation of the complex, TD-DFT was used in combination with a set of ten functionals (CAM-B3LYP + D3BJ, ωB97XD, LC-ωHPBE, M052X, M062X, M06HF, M08HX, M11, MN15, and SOGGA11X), which have proven themselves well in modeling the excitation of dimers of aromatic molecules. Of these, LC-ωHPBE, which gave the best agreement with the experiment, was selected for the final calculations. It was used in combination with the 6–31 + + G(d,p) basis set and the IEFPCM solvent model. The photoinduced charge redistribution was quantitatively estimated using natural population analysis, and visually by building the frontier molecular and natural transition orbitals.

背景:在这项工作中,我们首次对实验中观察到的亚硫酰(TH)与双链 DNA 的插层复合物中的光诱导电荷转移进行了理论分析。d(CpG)2 四核苷酸被用作 DNA 的最小模型片段。在核碱基对之间掺入 TH 会导致少量负电荷(0.24 e)从四核苷酸转移到染料上。用可见光对它们的复合物进行 S0 → S1 光激发,会导致大量负电荷(0.9 e)向同一方向转移。这种电子转变具有 HOMO → LUMO 电子构型,HOMO 位于四核苷酸的两个磷酸基团之一上,LUMO 位于 TH 上;后者与游离染料的 LUMO 形状相同。在复合物中,TH 通过其氨基形成两个分子间 H 键:与一条 d(CpG)2 链上的脱氧核糖氧原子以及与另一条链上磷酸基团的非桥接氧原子。在这种情况下,与磷酸基团的 H 键 TH 强于与糖的 H 键 TH,但电荷转移是通过糖从另一个磷酸基团转移到染料上的。因此,电荷转移是沿着两条路径中较长的一条进行的。不过,电荷转移的路径取决于激发的参数,因为较高的电子跃迁也包括第二个磷酸基团,也就是说,也会使用较短的路径:在计算该复合物的激发时,采用了 TD-DFT 并结合十种函数(CAM-B3LYP + D3BJ、ωB97XD、LC-ωHPBE、M052X、M062X、M06HF、M08HX、M11、MN15 和 SOGGA11X)。其中,LC-ωHPBE 与实验的吻合度最高,因此被选中用于最终计算。它与 6-31 + + G(d,p) 基集和 IEFPCM 溶剂模型结合使用。利用自然种群分析对光诱导的电荷再分布进行了定量估算,并通过建立前沿分子轨道和自然过渡轨道进行了直观估算。
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Revealing the antioxidant properties of alkyl gallates: a novel approach through quantum chemical calculations and molecular docking 揭示烷基没食子酸酯的抗氧化特性:通过量子化学计算和分子对接的新方法。
IF 2.1 4区 化学 Q4 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-11-15 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-024-06196-5
Nihat Karakuş

Context

This study investigates the antioxidant potential of alkyl gallates (C1-C10), focusing on the impact of alkyl chain length and solvent polarity on their antioxidant properties. Known for their biomedical relevance in mitigating oxidative stress, alkyl gallates' structure–activity relationships, particularly regarding chain length and environmental factors, still need to be explored. Key thermochemical parameters, including bond dissociation enthalpy (BDE), ionization potential (IP), proton affinity (PA), and electron transfer enthalpy (ETE), reveal that shorter alkyl chains (C1-C4) exhibit superior antioxidant activity. In contrast, longer chains (C5-C10) show reduced effectiveness due to steric hindrance and lower solubility in polar solvents. Molecular docking studies also demonstrated favorable binding interactions with vital biological targets, further reinforcing their antioxidant potential.

Methods

Quantum chemical calculations were performed using Gaussian 16 with the B3LYP/6-311G(dp) basis set for geometry optimizations. Solvent effects were modeled using the integral equation formalism-polarized continuum model (IEF-PCM). Molecular docking studies were conducted using AutoDockTools 4.2, targeting Tyrosine Kinase Hck, Heme Oxygenase, and Human Serum Albumin to evaluate fundamental binding interactions. These computational methods provided insights into alkyl gallates' chemical reactivity and antioxidant efficiency, allowing for the rational design of more potent antioxidant compounds.

背景:本研究调查了烷基没食子酸盐(C1-C10)的抗氧化潜力,重点研究了烷基链长和溶剂极性对其抗氧化特性的影响。烷基没食子酸盐在减轻氧化应激方面具有生物医学意义,但其结构-活性关系,尤其是链长和环境因素方面的关系仍有待探索。关键热化学参数(包括键解离焓(BDE)、电离电位(IP)、质子亲和力(PA)和电子转移焓(ETE))显示,较短的烷基链(C1-C4)表现出卓越的抗氧化活性。相比之下,较长的烷基链(C5-C10)由于立体阻碍和在极性溶剂中的溶解度较低,其抗氧化活性有所降低。分子对接研究还表明,这些化合物与重要的生物靶标具有良好的结合相互作用,进一步增强了它们的抗氧化潜力:量子化学计算采用高斯 16 和 B3LYP/6-311G(dp) 基集进行几何优化。溶剂效应采用积分方程形式主义-极化连续模型(IEF-PCM)建模。使用 AutoDockTools 4.2 进行了分子对接研究,以酪氨酸激酶 Hck、血红蛋白氧合酶和人血清白蛋白为目标,评估基本的结合相互作用。这些计算方法有助于深入了解没食子酸烷基酯的化学反应性和抗氧化效率,从而合理地设计出更有效的抗氧化化合物。
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