The first part of this work was to synthesise partially fluorinated reactive compounds and then to study their reactivity towards nucleophiles and electrophiles. These reactive compounds were obtained in a two step process from both cyclopentane and adamantane and in a three step process for cyclopentanol. The first step was the free radical addition of the cycloalkanes, cycloalcohol to hexafluoropropene via thermal and/or radiochemical alkylations. For the cyclic alkane derivatives, the second step was a stereospecific dehydrofluorination of the fluorocarbon chain, whereas for the cyclic alcohol, a dehydration and then dehydrofluorination were performed to give the conjugated diene. Finally, the fluoroalkene reactivity was studied via nucleophilic and electrophilic addition reactions. The second part of my work was to study the free radical addition of tertiary amines to hexafluoropropene, an example is illustrated below.

Master of Science / Department of Horticulture, Forestry, and Recreation Resources / Cheryl R. Boyer / Pine bark (PB) has been the principal component of nursery crop substrates in the United States for more than 60 years. Substrate material used for the purpose of growing ornamental plants in the Great Plains is generally shipped a great distance, primarily from the Southeastern U.S., due to a lack of pine plantations in this region. Eastern redcedar (Juniperus virginiana L.; ERC), an aggressively weedy tree species, has been identified as a possible alternative to PB for nursery substrates. The objective of this thesis was to evaluate the establishment of Miscanthus sinensis N.J. ‘Little Kitten’ (dwarf maiden grass), Rosa (L.) ‘Radtkopink’ (Knockout® rose), Ilex glabra (L.) A. Gray ‘Compacta’ (holly), Ulmus parvifolia Jacq. ‘Emer II’ (Allee® lacebark elm), Sedum telphium L. ‘Autumn Joy’ (sedum), Hosta Tratt. ‘Sum and Substance’ (hosta), and Hemerocallis L. ‘Charles Johnston’ (daylily) in three substrate mixes. These substrate mixes consisted of 80% PB: 20% sand, 80% ERC: 20% sand, and 40% PB: 40% ERC: 20% sand. At the end of the production phase differences in growth were observed in maiden grass, holly, lacebark elm, and sedum. At the end of the landscape establishment phase, no differences in growth were observed in any species except holly and hosta. To attempt to overcome the sub-optimal physical properties of ERC (high air space and low container capacity), cyclic irrigation was used to evaluate growth of Sedum spectabile Boreau ‘Autumn Fire’ (sedum), Rudbeckia fulgida Aiton ‘Goldstrum’ (black-eyed susan), and Hibiscus moscheutos L. ‘Luna White’ (hibiscus) in the same 3 substrates. The objective of this study was to evaluate the affect of irrigation frequency (1x, 2x, 3x, or 6x per day) and substrate ERC content on plant growth. Sedum had the greatest growth index (GI) shoot dry weight in PB and when irrigated 1x and 2x per day had the greatest root dry weight regardless of substrate. Irrigation frequency had no significant difference for GI and shoot dry weight Black-eyed susan had the greatest GI and shoot dry weight when grown in PB. Irrigation frequency only had an impact on shoot dry weight of black-eyed susan; plants irrigated 1x, 2x, and 3x per day had the greatest growth. Hibiscus had greatest growth in PB: ERC mix. Irrigation frequency had no impact on growth of hibiscus. Cyclic irrigation does not overcome low water holding capacities in these three species. Overall, ERC can be used as a partial replacement to PB (up to 50%). However, further research evaluating effects of different fertility regimes on ERC substrate is warranted.

L'identification de nouveaux agents anti-infectieux, actifs contre les pathogènes et les micro-organismes multi-résistants, reste un enjeu majeur pour la science. Parmi les molécules développées pour combattre ces infections, les peptides thérapeutiques apparaissent comme un champ prometteur de recherche. Ils se synthétisent rapidement, grâce à la synthèse sur support solide automatisée, et leur structure modulable facilite la découverte et l'amélioration d'activités biologiques. Le principal inconvénient des peptides est leur manque de résistance face à la dégradation protéolytique, et donc leur rapide élimination du corps humain. L'introduction d'aminoacides modifiés, comme les aza-bêta³-aminoacides, au sein de la séquence peptidique, permet de renforcer la biodisponibilité de ces peptides, et peut conduire à une augmentation de l’activité biologique et/ou de la sélectivité. Les aza-bêta3-aminoacides sont des analogues aza des bêta³-aminoacides, où le carbone portant la chaîne latérale est remplacé par un atome d'azote chiral à configuration non-fixée. Introduit au sein d'une séquence peptidique, ces monomères donnent accès à des pseudopeptides dont la biodisponibilité est augmentée, et l’activité et/ou la sélectivité peuvent être améliorée. Ce mémoire de thèse présente la synthèse et la fonctionnalisation d’aza-bêta³-aminoacides, à chaînes latérales protéinogènes ou non, en vue de leur insertion en synthèse peptidique sur support solide. Deux séries de pseudopeptides cycliques de novo ont été développées. La première série cible les vésicules d’endocytose résultant d’une infection adénovirale, et la seconde série mime la séquence RGD, ligand des intégrines alpha-nu-bêta₃, qui est une cible d’intérêt contre la néo-angiogénèse tumorale. / Discovering new anti-pathogenic agent, which are effective against new or multi-drug resistant microorganisms, is still a major challenge for science. Among all the drugs, which are currently developed to fight these infections, therapeutic peptides arise as a promising research field. Their synthesis is fast, due to automated solid phase synthesis, and their adjustable structure makes the discovery and the enhancement of biological activities easier. The main drawback of peptides is their lack of resistance against proteolytic degradation, and therefore their quick elimination from the human body. Modification of peptide sequence, by introduction of aminoacids analogues, such as aza-bêta3-aminoacids, reinforces the peptide bioavailability, and can lead to an increase of the biological activity, and/or of the selectivity. Aza-bêta3-amino acids are aza analogues of bêta3-amino acids, where the side chain is carried by a chiral nitrogen atom, with a non-fixed configuration. Their introduction in a peptide sequence affords pseudopeptides, with a better bioavailability, and with an activity/selectivity which could be increased. This report describes the synthesis of aza-bêta3-aminoacids, with proteinogenic side chains or not, in order to insert them in solid phase peptide synthesis. Two sets of cyclic pseudopeptides de novo have been developed. The first one targets endocytosis vesicles, resulting from an adenoviral infection, and the second one copies the RGD sequence, ligand of alpha-nu- bêta₃ integrins, which is one the main targets against the tumorous neo-angiogenesis.

Thesis advisor: Marc Snapper / Thesis advisor: Steven Bruner / Peptide natural products have diverse, elaborate scaffolds and are important leads in the development of new drugs. A complete understanding of the natural biosynthetic pathways of these compounds can improve chemical syntheses and boost bioengineering efforts. There are two classes of peptide natural products: ribosomal and nonribosomal peptides. Ribosomally produced and posttranslationally modified peptides (RiPPs) are produced by the ribosome using the 20 canonical amino acids and undergo extensive tailoring to yield the active natural products. Nonribosomal peptides (NRPs) are assembled through an enzyme dependent system and can incorporate over 500 different amino and acyl building blocks to impart complexity. These peptides can also undergo additional tailoring to further modify the core peptide. The microviridins are a class of RiPPs that are modified by two ATP dependent ligases to create a total of three macrocyclic bonds. We have solved the three dimensional protein structures of each of these ligases to establish the mechanism of substrate recognition and cyclization. Vancomycin is a NRP that contains five nonproteinogenic aromatic amino acids that are necessary for biological activity. One of these amino acids is derived from a polyketide pathway and undergoes a four-electron oxidation by a cofactor independent dioxygenase, DpgC. We have solved the structure of this enzyme and have established a radical mechanism. We have investigated this mechanism using synthetic probes and mutagenesis. We have examined O₂ binding using molecular dynamics and mutagenesis. NRPs are synthesized by the multidomain, modular nonribosomal peptide synthetases (NRPSs) in an enzyme templated, ATP-dependent manner. We have synthesized domain specific probes to study the structures and mechanisms of these pathways. Our continued work will provide the insight necessary to manipulate these pathways to provide biologically active compounds. / Thesis (PhD) — Boston College, 2013. / Submitted to: Boston College. Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. / Discipline: Chemistry.

FAculty of SCience School of Cheistry 9910913j messai@auvum.chem.wits.ac.za / The monodentate phosphine complexes bui3PMX (2a: M = Cu, X = Cl, 2b: M = Cu, X = I, 2c: M = Ag, X = Cl, 2d: M = Au, X = Cl) were synthesised in high yields from bui3P and MX. Their reaction with [Li{μ-N(R)C(but)C(H)R}]2 (R = SiMe3) gave the monomeric complexes bui3PCuN(R)C(but)=C(H)R (3a) and bui3PMC(H)RC(but)=NR (3b: M = Ag, 3c: M = Au) in moderate to high yields. The bonding mode in the 1-aza-allyl complexes 3a-c was found to depend strongly on the metal ion, with 3a being an enamide complex and 3b and 3c iminoalkyl complexes. The reaction of bidentate ligand dpmaaH2 (2,3-bis(diphenylphosphino)maleic acid) with R2Sn-precursors led to novel dialkyl tin dpmaa complexes (R2Sn)(O,O dpmaa) (6) (where 6a, R = Me; 6b, R = Bu) were synthesized. Complexation of the tin/phosphine complexes led to the heterobimetallic complexes {Au[(dpmaaO,O)(SnR2)]2}Cl (7a and 8a) {Au[(dpmaaO,O)(SnR2)][dpmaaH2]}Cl (7b and 8b) (where 7a and 8a, R = Me; 7b and 8b, R = Bu) and the mixed metal complexes {Au[(dpmaaO,O)(RuCl)]2}Cl (9a) {Au[(dpmaaO,O)(SnBu2)(dpmaaO,O)RuCl)]}Cl (9b) and {Au[(dpmaaO,O)(RuCl)][dpmaa]}Cl (9c). All compounds were fully characterised by multinuclear NMR spectroscopy and microanalysis (not 3a, 3b, 4 and 5) solid state IR spectroscopy (KBr-pellets) (4-9) and mass spectrometry (6-8). The solid state structures of complexes 2c, 2d, 3c, 6a and 6b (two polymorphs) have been determined by X-ray crystallography revealing the presence of rare trimeric macrocycles in the case of 6a and 6b. The anti-tumour activity of the metal complexes (6b and 7-9) was tested on a single cell-line (except 7a and 8a which were on eight cell-lines) and their activity was compared to cisplatin.

O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a resistência à fadiga cíclica de dois diferentes sistemas rotatórios de níquel-titânio, K3 (Sybron Endo, EUA) e Endosequence (Brasseler, EUA), fundamentando-se no número de usos. Todas as limas rotatórias que foram selecionadas possuíam conicidade 0.04, 25 mm de comprimento e diâmetro de ponta 25, padrão ISO. Para tal logro, um dispositivo desenvolvido especificamente para executar ensaios dinâmicos foi utilizado. Cada grupo foi subdividido em quatro subgrupos em função do número de usos, sendo estabelecidos da seguinte maneira: grupos A0 e B0, instrumentos sem nenhum uso; grupos A1 e B1, instrumentos de um único uso; grupos A3 e B3, instrumentos de três usos e grupos A5 e B5, instrumentos de cinco usos. Cada subgrupo era composto por 12 limas, totalizando 96 instrumentos rotatórios entre K3 e Endosequence. A simulação foi realizada em canais artificiais de resina com curvatura de 40 graus e raio de 5 mm. Todas as limas foram submetidas a ensaios de fadiga cíclica realizados em um dispositivo experimental que permitiu que o instrumento reproduzisse uma instrumentação rotatória em canais curvos. Esse dispositivo possui um temporizador, que registra o tempo de avanços em segundos, desde o início do movimento até a fratura da lima e também um contador, que registra dentro do intervalo de tempo o número de ciclos realizados pelo cilindro pneumático até o momento da fratura. Foi utilizada uma peça de mão com contra-ângulo redutor de 16:1, acionado por motor elétrico na velocidade de 350 rpm e 2 Ncm de torque. O tempo foi registrado por meio do contador presente no dispositivo. Os valores foram transformados em segundos. Para análise estatística, empregou-se o teste de análise de variância (dois critérios) entre as amostras testadas e observou-se que não houve diferença estatisticamente significante em relação ao número de usos. Entretanto, o sistema K3 apresentou maior resistência à fadiga flexural em relação ao sistema Endosequence (p < 0,05). / The aim of this work was to evaluate the cyclic fatigue resistance of two different nickel-titanium rotary systems, K3 (Sybron Endo, EUA) and Endosequence (Brasseler, EUA), based on the number of uses. All rotary files which were selected had their conicity of 0,04, 25mm of length and tip diameter of 25, following ISO standardization. To reach the purposes, a specially developed apparatus to perform dynamic assays was employed. Each group was subdivided into 4 subgroups according to the number of uses, being established as follows: groups A0 and B0, instruments without any use; groups A1 and B1, instruments of a single use; groups A3 and B3, instruments of three uses and groups A5 and B5, instruments of five uses. Each subgroup was compound of 12 files, totalizing 96 rotary instruments between K3 and Endosequence. The simulation was conducted in resin artificial canals presenting curvature of 40 degrees and radius of 5 mm. All files were submitted to cyclic fatigue assays performed on an experimental apparatus where the instrument could reproduce a rotary instrumentation in curved canals. This equipment contains an timer, which records advance time per seconds, since the begin of movement until the file fracture, and also has a counter which registers, on a period of time, the cycle number accomplished by the pneumatic cylinder until the fracture time. A reducer contra-angle hand piece of 16:1 was used, activated by an electric motor on a speed of 350rpm and 2 Ncm of torque. Time was recorded by the counter coupled in the apparatus. Values were converted into seconds. The two-way analysis of variance was employed to statistical evaluation, among tested samples and we could observe that no statistical differences were found in relation to the number of uses. However, the K3 system showed higher resistance to flexural fatigue when compared to the Endosequence system (p < 0,01).

A estrutura da DPC (Difenilciclopropenona) e espectro Raman simulado foram obtidos usando os métodos HF (Hartree - Fock) e DFT (Density Functional Theory). Os espectros Raman e IR foram obtidos, e suas medidas experimentais em acetonitrila mostram vibrações em ca. 1630 e 1850 cm-1 na região do est. (C=O). Estes modos apresentam uma mistura entre o est. (C=O) e movimentos do anel de três membros. O modo em ca. 1630 cm-1 apresenta uma intensidade atípica no IR. Em fase gasosa molécula DPC possui um mínimo global com os anéis fenila dispostos simetricamente fora do plano, o sistema possui uma simetria C2. A comparação entre a molécula DPC e seus precursores, CP (CicloPropenona) e DMC (DiMetilCiclopropenona), destaca a semelhança estrutural e vibracional entre o sistema DPC e DMC. O estudo do efeito de solvente é executado, utilizando-se o sistema DMC para mimetizar os resultados observados para o DPC nos solventes, CCl4, n-hexano, clorofórmio, metanol e a mistura CCl4 com metanol. Os resultados teóricos (HF e DFT) apresentam uma boa correlação com os resultados experimentais. / The structure of DPC (DiphenylCycloPropenone), and its simulated Raman spectrum, are obtained using the HF (Hartree-Fock) and DFT (Density Functional Theory). The Raman and IR spectra are obtained, the experimental measurent in acetonitrile shows vibrations at ca. 1630 and 1850 cm-1 in the carbonylic stretching region. These modes show a mixture between the stretching C=O and the three member ring motions. The mode at ca. 1630 cm-1 shows an anomalous intensity in the IR spectrum. The DPC molecule has a global minimum in the gas phase, with the phenyl rings symmetrically out of plane, the system having a C2 symmetry. The comparison betwen DPC and its analogs, CP (Cyclopropenone) and DMC (DiMethylCyclopropenone), highlights the vibrational and structural similarity between DPC and DMC. The study of the solvent effect is carried out using the DMC system to simulate the results observed for DPC in the solvents, CCl4, n-hexane, CCl3H, CH3OH and the CH3OH and CCl4 mixture. The calculations (HF e DFT) show good correlation with the experimental results.

Stroke is one of the leading causes of human death in the United States. The debilitating effects of an ischemic stroke are due to the fact that mammalian neurons are highly susceptible to hypoxia and subsequent oxygen reperfusion. From studies in Drosophila melanogaster, cGMP-dependent Protein Kinase (PKG) enzyme is thought to affect anoxia tolerance by modifying the electrical current through potassium ion channels. In this research, two animal models were employed: Drosophila melanogaster and mammalian neurons exposed to stroke-like conditions. First, in vivo studies using Drosophila were performed to further our knowledge about the differences between the naturally occurring variants of the Drosophila foraging gene, which shows different protein levels of PKG. Mitochondrial density and metabolic activity between two fly genotypes exposed to anoxia and reoxygenation were compared. It was found that flies with less enzyme potentially showed mitochondrial biogenesis and higher metabolic rates upon reoxygenation. Next, in vivo studies where PKG enzyme was activated pharmacologically were performed; it was found that the activation of the cGMP/PKG pathway led to neuroprotection upon anoxia and reoxygenation. Furthermore, this model was translated into the in vitro model using Drosophila cells. Instead of anoxia and reoxygenation, hypoxia mimetics and hydrogen peroxide were used to induce cellular injury. After showing the cGMP/PKG pathway activation-induced cell protection, the potential downstream targets of the molecular signaling as well as underlying biochemical changes were assessed. It was found that mitochondrial potassium ion channels were involved in the protective signaling and the signaling modulated metabolic function. Furthermore, it was found that acidosis protected Drosophila cells from cell death, metabolic disruption, and oxidative stress. Finally, this research was translated to a mammalian in vitro model of neuronal damage upon stroke-like conditions; there, it was demonstrated that the cGMP/PKG pathway activation in rat primary cortical neurons and human cortical neurons was protective from low oxygen and acute oxidative stress. The results of this study lead to a better understanding of molecular mechanisms taking place during low oxygen and oxidative stresses. Consequently, this knowledge may be used to identify potential therapeutic targets and treatments that may prevent detrimental neurological effects of an ischemic stroke in humans. / Includes bibliography. / Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2018. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection

The current option for the management of Intermediate-Level Waste (ILW) and High-Level Waste (HLW) in the UK is to store it in stainless steel containers and then placed in a deep underground Geological Disposal Facility (GDF). This may subsequently be backfilled with a cementitious material generating very high pH conditions. The eventual corrosion of the stainless steel canisters containing the waste used for disposal will lead to reducing conditions thereby promoting a low Eh environment. Electrochemical experiments are needed to determine which uranium species is/are present at a particular pH and to model the redox behaviour of aqueous uranium in a potential GDF. The main aim of this project is to use cyclic voltammetry to deduce peak potentials for the various uranium redox couples in aqueous solution across the pH range and in particular the hyperalkaline range, as the surroundings of a GDF will be in high pH conditions. Data in the literature have been obtained only under acidic conditions where they were subsequently extrapolated to obtain data for alkaline conditions in some reports. Is this valid however? Experiments are therefore needed to obtain fundamental data under alkaline conditions to fill in gaps in the literature. In addition to radionuclides, complexing organic ligands present in a cementitious repository could have an important effect on the immobilisation of radionuclides in concrete. This is due to the ability of the ligands to form complexes with cations, thereby enhancing their solubility and mobility in the cement pore water. Four different ligands were investigated in this project that are relevant to nuclear waste disposal which comprised of carbonate, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), gluconic acid and α-isosaccharinic acid (α-ISA). The peak potentials of each uranium redox reaction in aqueous solution were measured and the potentials were compared in ligand and non-ligand systems. The voltammograms were compared to obtain their similarities and differences in terms of the shape of the cyclic voltammograms, peak potentials, reversibility, current responses and etc. Analysis of the similarities and differences was needed to be able to increase the understanding of the complexation effects of these ligands with uranium under different pH conditions in aqueous solution.

by Tung Sin Yi, Cindy. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1994. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 117-132). / Acknowledgements --- p.I / List of Abbreviations --- p.II / Abstract --- p.IV / Chapter Chapter 1 --- Introduction / Chapter 1.1 --- Astrocytes in the Central Nervous System (CNS) l / Chapter 1.1.1 --- Characteristics of astrocytes / Chapter 1.1.2 --- Functions of astrocytes / Chapter 1.1.2.1 --- General functions of astrocytes / Chapter 1.1.2.2 --- Effects of neuroactive peptides on astrocytes / Chapter 1.1.3 --- Gliomas and the rat C6 glioma cells / Chapter 1.2 --- C-Type natriuretic peptide (CNP) in the CNS --- p.9 / Chapter 1.2.1 --- Structure and distribution of natriuretic peptides in the CNS / Chapter 1.2.2 --- Actions of CNP / Chapter 1.2.3 --- Natriuretic peptide receptors and signal transduction in astrocytes / Chapter 1.3 --- Endothelin-3 (ET-3) in the CNS --- p.18 / Chapter 1.3.1 --- Structure and distribution of endothelins (ETs) in the CNS / Chapter 1.3.2 --- Actions of ET-3 / Chapter 1.3.3 --- Endothelin receptors and signal transductionin astrocytes / Chapter 1.4 --- cGMP second messenger system in astrocytes --- p.28 / Chapter 1.4.1 --- Second messenger systems in astrocytes / Chapter 1.4.2 --- cGMP as second messenger in astrocytes / Chapter 1.4.3 --- Post cGMP cascade effects / Chapter 1.5 --- The aims of this project --- p.33 / Chapter Chapter 2 --- Methods / Chapter 2.1 --- In vitro culture of rat C6 glioma cells --- p.36 / Chapter 2.1.1 --- Preparation of reagents / Chapter 2.1.2 --- Culture of C6 glioma cells / Chapter 2.1.3 --- "Cell plating in 6-well, 24-well and 96-well plastic trays" / Chapter 2.2 --- Determination of cGMP --- p.40 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Measurement of cGMP / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Data analysis / Chapter 2.3 --- Determination of the effect of CNP on cGMP productionin C6 cells --- p.41 / Chapter 2.4 --- Determination of the effect of ET-3 on the action of CNPin C6cells --- p.44 / Chapter 2.4.1 --- Measurement of intracellular cGMP levels affected by ET-3 / Chapter 2.4.2 --- Measurement of intracellular cGMP levels affected by CNP with ET-3 pretreatment / Chapter 2.5 --- Determination of the effects of PKC activator and inhibitor on CNP-treated C6 cells --- p.46 / Chapter 2.5.1 --- Measurement of intracellular cGMP levels affected by PKC activator or inhibitor / Chapter 2.5.2 --- Measurement of intracellular cGMP levels affected by CNP with PKC activator or inhibitor pretreatment / Chapter 2.5.3 --- Measurement of intracellular cGMP levels affected by CNP with PKC inhibitor antagonized PMA or ET-3 pretreatment / Chapter 2.6 --- Determination of the effect of arachidonic acid on the action of CNP in C6 cells --- p.49 / Chapter 2.7 --- Determination of the effects of ET-3 and CNP on calcium uptake in C6 cells --- p.50 / Chapter 2.8 --- Determination of the effects of CNP and ET-3 on cell volume change in C6 cells --- p.51 / Chapter 2.9 --- Determination of the effects of CNP and ET-3 on glucose and amino acids uptake in C6 cells --- p.53 / Chapter 2.9.1 --- Measurement of glucose uptake in CNP - and/or ET- 3-treated C6 cells / Chapter 2.9.2 --- Measurement of amino acids uptake in CNP - and/or ET-3-treated C6 cells / Chapter 2.10 --- "Determination of thymidine, uridine and leucine incorporation in CNP - and/or ET-3- treated C6 cells" --- p.55 / Chapter Chapter 3 --- Results / Chapter 3.1 --- Effects of CNP and ET-3 on cGMP production in cultured rat C6 glioma cells --- p.56 / Chapter 3.1.1 --- Effect of CNP on cGMP production in cultured C6 glioma cells --- p.57 / Chapter 3.1.1.1 --- The time course of CNP on cGMP production / Chapter 3.1.1.2 --- Dosage-response of CNP on cGMP production / Chapter 3.1.2 --- Effect of ET-3 on cGMP production in C6 glioma cells --- p.61 / Chapter 3.1.2.1 --- Effect of ET-3 on basal cGMP production / Chapter 3.1.2.2 --- Effect of pre-exposure duration to ET-3 on CNP-induced cGMP formation / Chapter 3.1.2.3 --- Dosage-response of ET-3 on CNP-induced cGMP production / Chapter 3.1.3 --- Effect of PMA on cGMP production in C6 glioma cells --- p.65 / Chapter 3.1.3.1 --- Effect of PMA on basal cGMP production / Chapter 3.1.3.2 --- Effect of pre-exposure duration to PMA on CNP-induced cGMP formation / Chapter 3.1.3.3 --- Dosage-response of PMA on CNP-induced cGMP production / Chapter 3.1.4 --- Effects of PKC inhibitors on cGMP production in C6 glioma cells --- p.73 / Chapter 3.1.4.1 --- Effects of PKC inhibitors on basal cGMP production / Chapter 3.1.4.2 --- Effects of PKC inhibitors on CNP-induced cGMP formation / Chapter 3.1.4.3 --- Antagonism of PKC inhibitors on the action of PMA on CNP-induced cGMP formation / Chapter 3.1.4.4 --- Antagonism of PKC inhibitors on the action of ET-3 on CNP-induced cGMP formation / Chapter 3.1.5 --- Effect of arachidonic acid on CNP-induced cGMP production in C6 glioma cells --- p.82 / Chapter 3.2 --- Effects of CNP and ET-3 on cellular metabolism in cultured rat C6 glioma cells --- p.83 / Chapter 3.2.1 --- Effects of CNP and ET-3 on calcium uptake in C6 glioma cells --- p.86 / Chapter 3.2.2 --- Effects of CNP and ET-3 on cell volume changes in C6 glioma cells --- p.89 / Chapter 3.2.3 --- Effects of CNP and ET-3 on glucose and amino acids uptake in C6 glioma cells --- p.91 / Chapter 3.2.4 --- Effects of CNP and ET-3 on C6 cell proliferation --- p.98 / Chapter 3.2.5 --- Effects of CNP and ET-3 on RNA synthesis --- p.101 / Chapter 3.2.6 --- Effects of CNP and ET-3 on protein synthesis --- p.103 / Chapter Chapter 4 --- Discussion and Conclusion --- p.105 / References --- p.117