PHENYLBUTANOID AND TAXANE-LIKE METABOLITES FROM NEEDLES OF TAXUS-BREVIFOLIA

The structures for brevifoliol and three baccatin VI derivatives were revised to possess the novel 11(15 --> 1)-abeotaxane tricylic skeleton based on X-ray crystallographic studies. Four more new rearranged taxane derivatives related to brevifoliol and the unusual phenylbutanoid, (-)-rhododendrol, were isolated from the needles of Taxus breuifolia. Their structures were established as 10 beta-benzoxy-5 alpha-(3'-dimethylamino-3'-phenyl)-propanoxy-1 beta-hydroxy- 7 beta,9 alpha,13 alpha-triacetoxy-11(15 --> 1)-abeotaxa-4(20),11-diene; 10 beta-benzoxy-1 beta-hydroxy-5 alpha-(3'-methylamino-3'-phenyl)- propanoxy-7 beta,9 alpha,l3 alpha-triacetoxy-11(15 --> 1)-abeotaxa-4(20),11-diene; 10 beta-benzoxy-5 alpha-cinnamoxy-1 beta-hydroxy-7 beta,9 alpha,13 alpha-triacetoxy-1 1(15 --> 1)-abeotaxa-4(20),11-diene; 10 beta-benzoxy-1 beta,5 alpha-dihydroxy-7 beta,9 alpha,13 alpha-triacetoxy-11(15 --> 1)-abeotaxa-4(20),11-diene and 2(R)-hydroxy-4-(4'-hydroxyphenyl)-butane.

Inhibition of cancer cell proliferation and apoptosis-inducing activity of fungal taxol and its precursor baccatin III purified from endophytic Fusarium solani

Background: Taxol (generic name paclitaxel), a plant-derived antineoplastic agent, used widely against breast, ovarian and lung cancer, was originally isolated from the bark of the Pacific yew, Taxus brevifolia. The limited supply of the drug has prompted efforts to find alternative sources, such as chemical synthesis, tissue and cell cultures of the Taxus species both of which are expensive and yield low levels. Fermentation processes with microorganisms would be the methods of choice to lower the costs and increase yields. Previously we have reported that F. solani isolated from T. celebica produced taxol and its precursor baccatin III in liquid grown cultures J Biosci 33: 259-67, 2008. This study was performed to evaluate the inhibition of proliferation and induction of apoptosis of cancer cell lines by the fungal taxol and fungal baccatin III of F. solani isolated from T. celebica. Methods: Cell lines such as HeLa, HepG2, Jurkat, Ovcar3 and T47D were cultured individually and treated with fungal taxol, baccatin III with or without caspase inhibitors according to experimental requirements. Their efficacy on apoptotic induction was examined. Results: Both fungal taxol and baccatin III inhibited cell proliferation of a number of cancer cell lines with IC50 ranging from 0.005 to 0.2 mu M for fungal taxol and 2 to 5 mu M for fungal baccatin III. They also induced apoptosis in JR4-Jurkat cells with a possible involvement of anti-apoptotic Bcl2 and loss in mitochondrial membrane potential, and was unaffected by inhibitors of caspase-9,-2 or -3 but was prevented in presence of caspase-10 inhibitor. DNA fragmentation was also observed in cells treated with fungal taxol and baccatin III. Conclusions: The cytotoxic activity exhibited by fungal taxol and baccatin III involves the same mechanism, dependent on caspase-10 and membrane potential loss of mitochondria, with taxol having far greater cytotoxic potential.

The structural transition of DNA-Tris(1,10-phenanthroline) cobalt(III) complexes in ethanol-water solution

The interaction of DNA with Tris(1,10-phenanthroline) cobalt(III) was studied by means of atomic force microscopy. Changes in the morphologies of DNA complex in the presence of ethanol may well indicate the crucial role of electrostatic force in causing DNA condensation. With the increase of the concentration of ethanol, electrostatic interaction is enhanced corresponding to a lower dielectric constant. Counterions condense along the sugar phosphate backbone of DNA when e is lowered and the phosphate charge density can thus be neutralized to the level of DNA condensation. Electroanalytical measurement of DNA condensed with Co(phen)(3)(3+) in ethanol solution indicated that intercalating reaction remains existing. According to both the microscopic and spectroscopic results, it can be found that no secondary structure transition occurs upon DNA condensing. B-A conformation transition takes place at more than 60% ethanol solution.

1.° Aimoini, Monachi Floriacensis, historia Francorum, libris quatuor, à Pharamundo ad annum 825. sive ipse Aimoinus, sive alius ad id temporis hanc historiam produxerit. — 2.° Vita Caroli Magni : authore Eginardo. — 3.° Vita Caroli Magni : authore Turpino. — 4.° Gesta Ludovici Pii, Imperatoris : accedit appendix eorum quae sub imperio filiorum ejus et Regum successorum gesta sunt usque ad mortem Philippi I. — 5.° Vita Ludovici VI. cognomento Grossi : authore Sugerio, Abbate. — 6.° Gesta Ludovici VII. Regis Francorum. — 7.° Gesta Philippi Augusti : authore Rigordo, Chronographo ejus. — 8.° Gesta Ludovici VIII. Regis Francorum. — 9.° Gesta Ludovici IX. Regis Francorum : authore Fratre Guillelmo de Nangiaco. — 10.° Gesta Philippi III. eodem authore. — 11.° Provinciale Ecclesiae Romanae.

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The Complete Works of John Milton: Volume III: The Shorter Poems (816pp.)

Volume III of the new eleven-volume edition of Milton's Complete Works provides a definitive scholarly edition of all of Milton's shorter poems in English, Latin, Italian, and Greek, as well as his Mask, taken from both published and manuscript sources. It includes his 1645 Poems complete with all prefatory materials, thus illuminating the ways in which author, publisher, and print shop shaped this volume. It then presents all the new poems added in the 1673 edition (with the new Table of Contents), as well as the poems omitted from both editions. A careful collation of textual variants among these sources as well as the 1637 anonymous publication of Milton's Mask is provided. The Bridgewater manuscript of Milton's Mask (probably close to the acting version) and his working copy from the Trinity Manuscript, with its many alterations and additions, are transcribed in their entirety, so that the various versions may be compared and studied. 

A special feature of this edition is a new translation of Milton's many Latin and Greek poems that is both accurate and attentive to their literary qualities. This is augmented by a detailed and comprehensive commentary that highlights classical, vernacular, and neo-Latin parallels. A poetic translation of Milton's six Italian sonnets and Canzone is also supplied. In addition, the Appendices contain all the versions of Milton's shorter poems in all the contemporary manuscript and printed sources, so they may be examined in relation to their specific contexts. The transcription of all the versions of Milton's poems in the Trinity Manuscript allows in several cases, notably 'Lycidas' and 'At a Solemn Music,' for examination of the evolution of these poems as Milton weighed choiced of diction and sound qualities, enabling further understanding of his poetic practices. 

Barbara Lewalski is responsible for text, textual apparatus, and commentary pertaining to the vernacular poems in all sections of this edition including the appendices, and manuscript transcriptions (with the exception of A Maske), as well as the Occasions, Vernacular Poems,and Textual Introductions. Estelle Haan is responsible for text, textual apparatus, and commentary for the Poemata in all sections of this edition,and for the Poemata Introduction. She has also provided all translations from Latin, Italian, and Greek in the Testimonia, Poemata, and associated commentary, and transcriptions of the BL Damon, the Bodleian AdJoannem Rousium, and A Maske from the Trinity and Bridgewater manuscripts. Andrew McNeillie has provided poetic translations for Milton’s Italian sonnets, and Jason Rosenblatt has provided some Hebrew text and commentary pertaining to Milton’s Psalm translations.John Cunningham has transcribed Henry Lawes’ music for Milton’s masque, with commentary (Appendix E). Biblical references are taken from the King James (Authorized) Version.

O Paradigma Monárquico de D. Afonso III através da sua Chancelaria: Um Reinado de Transição, um Rei de Mudança.

D. Afonso III é um dos Reis de Portugal mais reconhecidos e estudados na nossa historiografia. Esta tese de Mestrado tem o propósito de reafirmar, reforçar e até certo ponto enriquecer aquilo que nomes importantes da historiografia portuguesa já apontaram: que a efetividade do processo de centralização monárquica no Reino de Portugal tem o seu ponto de origem no reinado, mas de modo mais relevante, na ação e liderança de D. Afonso III. Não se trata, porém, apenas de confirmar o carácter centralizador do reinado de D. Afonso III mas sim de, ao mesmo tempo que se insere este Rei Português no contexto da Europa Ocidental do Século XIII e no movimento de reforço monárquico que se verifica nos seus principais Reinos, verificar como, no material que chegou até nós dos documentos da sua chancelaria, se pode reconhecer essa influência e essa política. Deste modo, o trabalho desenrola-se através de três prismas: contextualizar a evolução monárquica na época medieval, com especial ênfase na reafirmação da Realeza nos séculos XII e XIII; caracterização sumária da vida, personalidade e ação de D. Afonso III; análise da Chancelaria Régia do Bolonhês e, por este meio, determinar o paradigma de governação e poder político que este Rei exerce no seu reinado. É nesta linha de investigação que observamos D. Afonso III como a personagem que implementa no Reino de Portugal mecanismos efetivos de poder monárquico e promove a Coroa como universal a todo o território e habitantes do Reino, um poder que alberga todos, com a função de proteger o bem comum e assegurar prosperidade e que está acima de qualquer entidade.

Tecnolog??a, educaci??n y diversidad : retos y realidades de la inclusi??n digital : Actas del III Congreso Nacional de Tecnolog??a, Educaci??n y Diversidad : TECNONEET 2004

Actas del III Congresos de Tecnolog??a, Educaci??n y Diversidad que contienen las conferencias plenarias dedicadas al papel de la educaci??n ante la brecha digital, las aportaciones del A??o Europeo de las Personas con Discapacidad, la utilizaci??n de las tecnolog??as en los colectivos con riesgo de exclusi??n digital y reflexiones en torno a las condiciones que deben darse para la inclusi??n digital. En la segunda parte se recogen experiencias e investigaciones en torno a los ??mbitos de tecnolog??a, educaci??n e inclusi??n; tecnolog??as para el acceso al ordenador y el control del entorno, tecnolog??as para el desarrollo curricular, tecnolog??as en red y tecnolog??as desde la perspectiva de usuarios con discapacidad y sus familias.

Actas del III Simposio de Lengua y Literatura Españolas : experiencias didácticas (Madrid, 21, 22, 24, 29 y 31 de octubre de 1996).

Actas del III Simposio sobre Experiencias Didácticas de Lengua y Literatura Españolas. Se trata de seis ponencias impartidas por profesores especialistas en la materia, y la lectura de diez comunicaciones, en las que se exponen diversas propuestas didácticas. Se concluye con una mesa redonda sobre la Lengua y la Literatura en el nuevo sistema educativo. Los objetivos de esta experiencia son la exposición de diferentes puntos de vista sobre estas materias a través de la lectura de comunicaciones, y el perfeccionamiento del profesorado. Se recoge, al final, el programa del simposio. Bibliografía 115-116.

The influence of school smoking policy and school prevention programs on the smoking behaviour of high school students in Prince Edward Island, Canada

The aim of the study was to examine the influence of school smoking policy and school smoking prevention programs on the smoking behaviour of students in high schools in Prince Edward Island using the School Health Action Planning Evaluation System (SHAPES). A total sample included 13,131 observations of students in grades 10-12 in ten high schools in Prince Edward Island over three waves of data collection (1999, 2000, and 2001). Changes in prevalence of smoking and factors influencing smoking behaviour were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi-Square tests. Multi-level logistic regression analyses were used to examine how both school and student characteristics were associated with smoking behaviour (I, II, III, IV). Since students were located within schools, a basic 2-level nested structure was used in which individual students (level 1) were nested within schools (level 2). For grade 12 students, the combination of both school policies and programs was not associated with the risk of smoking and the presence of the new policy was not associated with decreased risk of smoking, unless there were clear rules in place (I). For the grade 10 study, (II) schools with both policies and programs were not associated with decreased risk of smoking. However, the smoking behaviour of older students (grade 12) at a school was associated with younger students’ (grade 10) smoking behaviour. Students first enrolled in a high school in grade 9, rather than grade 10, were at increased risk of occasional smoking. For students who transitioned from grade 10 to 12 (III), close friends smoking had a substantial influence on smoking behaviour for both males and females (III). Having one or more close friends who smoke (Odds Ratio (OR) = 37.46; 95% CI = 19.39 to 72.36), one or more smokers in the home (OR = 2.35; 95% CI = 1.67 to 3.30) and seeing teachers and staff smoking on or near school property (OR=1.78; 95% CI = 1.13 to 2.80), were strongly associated with increased risk of smoking for grade 12 students. Smoking behaviour increased for both junior (Group 1) and senior (Group 2) students (IV). Group 1 students indicated a greater decrease in smoking behaviour and factors influencing smoking behaviour compared to those of Group 2. Students overestimating the percentage of youth their age who smoke was strongly associated with increased likelihood of smoking. Smoking rates showed a decreasing trend (1999, 2000, and 2001). However, policies and programs alone were not successful in influencing smoking behaviour of youth. Rather, factors within the students and schools contextual environment influenced smoking behaviour. Comprehensive approaches are required for school-based tobacco prevention interventions. Keywords: schools, policy, programs, smoking prevention, adolescents Subject Terms: school-based programming, public health, health promotion