The conformation of the 1: 1 complex of protoporphyrin IX and apomyoglobin was studied by circular dichroism, potentiometric titration, and reaction with bromoacetate. Circular dichroism studies indicate that protoporphyrin and heme similarly affect the o-helix content of apomyoglobin. The apparent number of normal imidazoles in the protoporphyrin-apomyoglobin complex, as judged by reactivity t...

A novel method for the conversion of unprotected and unmodified aldoses to aldo-imidazoles has been developed. Using iodine as a catalyst in acetic acid solution, a series of mono- and oligosaccharides, including those containing carboxyl and acetamido groups, undergo an oxidative condensation reaction with aromatic vicinal diamines at room temperature to give the corresponding aldo-imidazole p...

Imidazole, an organic alkaloid, is an important pharmacophore in drug discovery. Anti-neoplastic potential of imidazole derivatives has been documented in several studies; however, mechanisms by which tumor cells respond to these stimuli remain to be elucidated. Autophagy and apoptosis have key roles in tumorigenesis and tumor treatment. In this study, we systematically examined autophagic even...

a  convenient  and  efficient  one-pot  four-component  synthesis  of  1,  2,  4,  5-tetrasubstituted  imidazoles  using  nano  tio2  as  a  recyclable  catalyst  is  reported.  the results  show  that  the  methodology  has  several  advantages  such  as  low  loading  of catalyst,  excellent  yield,  short  reaction  time,  operational  simplicity  and  solvent-free conditions.