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The products of the decomposition of selected types of peroxo compounds in the presence of redox agents (Pb and Co compounds) were investigated by EPR method. Besides some commercial peroxides the study was performed with peroxo compounds of Luperoxide group (Luperox 101, Luperox 256, Luperox 531). For the detection of the decomposition products the technique of spin-trapping using nitrosobenzene was applied. EPR spectra of radical adducts formed by the reaction of the reactive oxygenous radicals with nitrosobenzen having the character of stable nitroxyl radicals were analyzed. Their EPR parameters were obtained by simulation method. Besides the addition to nitrosobenzene the generated oxygen centered radicals were proved also on the basis of their reaction with model compounds (Santonox R; 2,6–ditercbutyl–4–methylphenol; diphenylamine).

Dans les eaux naturelles ou bien dans les eaux en cours de traitement, de nombreux processus peuvent générer des espèces réactives telles que de l´oxygène singulet, des ions superoxydes,des radicaux hydroxyles, ou bien d’autres oxydants. Dans les eaux naturelles, ces processus impliquent les substances humiques ou les ions nitrates en présence de lumière et d´oxygène. Dans les eaux en cours de traitement, les procédés d’oxydation avancée sont une source de production de radicaux hydroxyle. D’autres radicaux peuvent ensuite être formés par des réactions secondaires avec la matrice inorganique des eaux. Ces réactions aboutissent à la formation de radicaux inorganiques tels que les radicaux carbonates CO3·- et les radicaux chlores Cl· (atome de chlore). La réactivité de ces derniers est mal connue. Ce travail a pour but d’étudier la réactivité des radicaux carbonates et chlores avec des pesticides de type phénylurées, utilisés comme molécules modèles, et d’identifier les produits de dégradation. Le radical carbonate a été généré par la photolyse de [Co(NH3)5CO3]+, par photosensibilisation à partir de la 4- carboxybenzophenone, de la 1-nitronaphtalène et de la duroquinone et par l’excitation UV du peroxyde d’hydrogène. Le radical chlore a été généré par l’excitation UV du peroxyde d’hydrogène. Les constantes de vitesse de réaction des radicaux carbonates et chlores avec les pesticides étudiés, ont été déterminées, après validation d’une méthode de cinétique compétitive ou par modélisation cinétique. Ces constantes sont comprises pour le radical carbonate dans l’intervalle 0,35-3,5.107 L mol-1 s-1, et dans l’intervalle 1,2-3,9.108 L mol-1 s-1 pour le radical chlore. La comparaison de la réactivité des radicaux carbonates et chlores avec celle des radicaux hydroxyles, indique un facteur de l’ordre de 1000 pour le radical carbonate et de 100 pour le radical chlore, et ceci en faveur de la réactivité des radicaux hydroxyles. Plusieurs produits de dégradation du radical carbonate ont été identifiés. Il s’agit de produits d’hydroxylation du cycle aromatique, des produits issus d’une déméthylation, un dérivé quinone imine pour le fénuron, la cassure du pont dissulfure pour le metsulfuron méthyl. La comparaison des produits de dégradation formés avec les radicaux carbonates et hydroxyles met en évidence certains produits communs aux deux processus tandis que d’autres sont plus spécifiques. Les produits issus du radical carbonate sont moins nombreux en nombre que ceux issus du radical hydroxyle. / In natural water, humic substances are a source of reactive species production, in the presence of light and oxygen, such as singlet oxygen, superoxide, hydroxyl radicals, hydrogen peroxide but also a plurality of inorganic radicals such as the carbonate and chlorine radicals. The reactivity of these is unknown. This work aims to study the reactivity of carbonate and chorine radicals with pesticide ofphenylurea type and identify the products of degradation. The carbonate radical was generated by the photolysis of [Co(NH3)5CO3]+, by photosensitization from 4-carboxybenzophenone, from 1-nitronaphtalene and from duroquinone and by UV excitation of hydrogen peroxide. The chlorine radical was generated by UV excitation of hydrogen peroxide. The rate constants for reaction with the carbonate and chlorine radicals with the pesticides were determined after validation of competitive kinetic or kinetic modeling. These constants are included of the carbonate radical in the range 0.35-3.5x107 mol-1 L s-1, and in the range fron 1,2-3,9x108 mol-1 L s-1 for the chlorine radical. The comparison between the reactivity of the carbonate and chlorine radicals with the hydroxyl radicals, shows a factor 1000 for the carbonate radical and 100 for the chorine radical for the reactivity of hydroxyl radicals. Several degradation products were identified from the carbonate radical. These products were the hydroxylation of the aromatic ring, the products of demethylation, a derivative quionone imine for fenuron, the breaking of the bridge dissulfure for metsulfuron methyl. The comparison of the degradation products formed with carbonate and hydroxyl radicals show some common products to both processes, and others products are more specific. The products from the carbonate radical are fewer in number than those resulting from the hydroxyl radical.

Afin de réduire la consommation en énergie fossile et ainsi limiter les émissions de gaz à effet de serre, l’un des objectif du Grenelle de l’Environnement est de porter à 23% la part des énergies renouvelables dans la consommation d’énergie finale en France en 2020. Le bois-énergie représente une alternative à l’utilisation des énergies fossiles, mais c’est également une source de polluants dans l’atmosphère et il est essentiel de déterminer sa contribution potentielle à la dégradation de la qualité de l’air intérieur et extérieur. Au cours de cette thèse, mes travaux de recherche se sont focalisés sur l’étude en chambres de simulation de la dégradation atmosphérique de composés émis par la combustion du bois : les méthoxyphénols. Au Laboratoire de Physico-Chimie de l’Atmosphère (LPCA) de l’Université du Littoral Côte d’Opale (ULCO), des tests ont tout d’abord été réalisés afin de s’assurer que les parois de la chambre, en PMMA (PolyMéthacrylate de Méthyle), n’induisaient pas d’artéfacts lors de son irradiation et des réactions chimiques réalisées avec l’ozone, les radicaux hydroxyles et les radicaux nitrates. La constante de réaction du syringol avec les radicaux OH a été déterminée à (294 ± 3) K. La valeur obtenue (9,65x10⁻¹¹ cm³.molécule⁻¹.s⁻¹) conduit à une durée de vie atmosphérique du syringol d’environ 2 heures pendant la journée. L’oxydation du guaiacol et du syringol par les radicaux hydroxyles a permis d’observer la formation d’aérosols organiques secondaires (AOS) avec des rendements de 0,003 - 0,87 et 0,10 - 0,36, respectivement. L’étude des produits d’oxydation gazeux et particulaires de la réaction du guaiacol avec les radicaux OH a mis en évidence principalement la présence de nitroguaiacols dans la phase gazeuse et nous avons suggéré d’utiliser ces composés comme traceurs de la combustion du bois du fait de leur faible réactivité atmosphérique.Les études cinétiques des réactions des radicaux nitrates avec le guaiacol, le 3-méthoxyphénol et le syringol réalisées à (294 ± 3) K ont permis de déterminer les constantes de réactions correspondantes. Celles-ci se trouvent dans la gamme (1,15 – 21,7) × 10⁻¹¹ cm³.molécule⁻¹.s⁻¹ et les durées de vie associées sont d’environ 2 minutes pendant la nuit. À la Bergische Universität Wuppertal (en Allemagne), la réaction d’une série de composés aromatiques méthoxylés (anisole, 2-méthylanisole, guaiacol, 3-méthoxyphénol, 4-méthoxyphénol, 2-méthoxy-4-méthylphénol, syringol et 2,3-diméthoxyphénol) avec les radicaux hydroxyles a été étudiée. Les constantes des méthoxybenzènes et méthoxyphénols obtenues sont comprises entre (2,12 – 4,64) x 10⁻¹¹ cm³.molécule⁻¹.s⁻¹ et (5,75 - 8,10) x 10⁻¹¹ cm³.molécule⁻¹.s⁻¹, respectivement, ce qui conduit à des durées de vie de 4-8 et 3-2 heures. Pour ces mêmes composés, nous avons également déterminé, les constantes pour leur réaction avec les atomes de chlore qui sont dans la gamme (1,07 – 1,20) x 10⁻¹⁰ cm³.molécule⁻¹.s⁻¹, pour les méthoxybenzènes et (2,71 – 4,73) x 10⁻¹⁰ cm³.molécule⁻¹.s⁻¹ pour les méthoxyphénols. Leurs durées de vie vis-à-vis de cette réaction sont respectivement de 46-52 heures et 12-21 heures. Cette étude sur l’oxydation troposphérique des méthoxyphénols est à notre connaissance la première qui ait été réalisée. Elle a permis de mettre en évidence une réactivité élevée diurne et nocturne de ces composés ainsi que leur contribution à la formation d’AOS. Le bois-énergie est donc à la fois une source d’aérosols primaires mais également secondaires et son utilisation a donc des effets sur l’homme (santé) et l’environnement. / One of the objectives of the Grenelle Environment Forum is to increase the quantity of the renewable energy up to 23% in the final energy consumption in France in 2020, to reduce fossil fuel consumption and thus restrict the level of greenhouse gas emissions. The wood-energy represents an alternative to fossil fuel, but it also a source of atmospheric pollutants. It is necessary to determine its potential contribution to the degradation of air quality (indoor and outdoor). During this PhD, my works focused on the study, in simulation chambers, of the atmospheric degradation of compounds emitted by wood combustion : the methoxyphenols. In the Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of the Atmosphere (LPCA) of the Universite of Littoral-Côte d’Opale (ULCO), tests were carried out to be sure that the walls of the chamber (in PMMA PolyMethacrylate of Methyl) are not a source of artifacts during its irradiation and chemical reactions with ozone, hydroxyl radicals and nitrate radicals. The rate coefficient of the reaction of syringol with OH radicals was determinate at (294 ± 2) K and is 9,65 x 10−¹¹ cm³ molecule−¹ s−¹. Then the atmospheric lifetime was calculated : it is about 2 hours during the day. During the oxidation of guaiacol and syringol, we observed the formation of Secondary Organic Aerosol (SOA) with yields ranging from of 0.003 to 0.87 and from 0.10 to 0.36, respectively. Oxidation products study in the gas- and particle- phases for the reaction of guaiacol with OH radicals showed principally the presence of nitroguaiacols in the gas phase, which may be potential wood combustion tracers due to their low atmospheric reactivity. The kinetic studied of NO₃ radicals with guaiacol, 3-methoxyphenol and syringol were realized at (294 ± 3) K. They were leaded to rate coefficients in the range of (1,15 – 21,7) x 10−¹¹ cm³ molecule−¹ s−¹ and so associated atmospheric lifetimes about 2 minutes, overnight. At the Bergische Universität Wuppertal (Germany), the reaction of a series of methoxylated aromatic compounds (anisole, 2-methylanisole, guaiacol, 3-methoxyphenol, 4-methoxyphenol, 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol, syringol and 2,3-dimethoxyphenol) with hydroxyl radicals were studied leading to the following rate coefficients for methoxybenzenes and metoxyphenols, (2,12 -4,64) x 10−¹¹ cm³ molecule−¹ s−¹ and (5,75 -8,10) x 10−¹¹ cm³ molecule−¹ s−¹, respectively. The estimated atmospheric lifetimes are in the range from 4 to 8 hours and from 2 to 3 hours, for methoxybenzenes and methoxyphenols, respectively. For these compounds, we also determined, the rate coefficients for their reaction with chlorineatoms, which are between (1,07 – 1,20) x 10−¹¹ cm³ molecule−¹ s−¹, for methoxybenzenes, and (2,71 – 4,73) x 10−¹¹ cm³ molecule−¹ s−¹, for methoxyphenols. Thus, their respective atmospheric lifetimes are 46-52 hours and 12-21 hours. This study of tropospheric oxidation of methoxyphenols is to our knowledge the first one. It allows underlining a high reactivity of these compounds during the day and overnight and also their contribution to SOA formation. The wood-energy is thus both a source of primary and secondary aerosols. Its use therefore impacts human health and the environment.

A produção de radicais de carbono \"in vivo\" durante a biotransformação da hidrazina foi demonstrada por ressonância para magnética eletrônica, utilizando o método do captador de spin. Eritrócitos de rato também oxidaram a hidrazina, formando radicais de carbono e nitrogênio, além de espécies reativas de oxigênio. Todas estas espécies, possivelmente formadas \"in vivo\", são potencialmente causadoras de dano a macromoléculas. Podem, por exemplo, iniciar reações secundárias formando radicais de componentes celulares, como ocorreu com a hemoglobina que foi oxidada a radicais tiil-hemoglobina em eritrócitos tratados com hídrazina. Radicais de carbono formados durante a biotransformação da hidrazina em animais expostos provêm necessariamente de substâncias endógenas e podem ser direta ou indiretamente responsáveis pela modificação ( alquilação ) de bases no DNA \"in vivo\". A hidrazona do formaldeído é descrita na literatura como um intermediário da alquilação induzida por hidrazina \"in vivo\". Células L 1210, catalase ou oxihemoglobina de rato foram capazes de formar radicais de carbono durante a oxidação da hidrazona do formaldeído. A oxidação da hidrazona do formaldeído pela catalase foi estudada \"in vítro\" e os radicais de carbono formados, identificados como radicais metila. A base modificada C8 -metil-guanina foi formada em animais expostos, como demonstrado por cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência associada à detecção eletroquímica, sugerindo que ocorreu alquilação do DNA por radicais metila durante a biotransformação da hidrazina \"in vivo\". / The production of carbon-centered radicais during hydrazine biotransformation \"in vivo\" was demonstrated by electron paramagnetic resonance ( EPR ) spin trapping technique. Rat red blood cells also oxidized hydrazine, forming carbon and nitrogen centered radicais, besides oxygen reactive speties. Ali these species, possibly formed \"in vivo\", are potentially harmful to macromolecules. For example, they can initiate secondary reactions in which the radicais from cell components are formed, as it occurred with hemoglobin, forming thiyl-hemoglobin radicais in the red blood cells treated with hydrazine. Carbon-centered radicais produced during the biotransformation of hydrazine in exposed animais must be derived from endogenous sources and may be directly or indirectly responsible for the modificaton ( alkylation ) of DNA bases \"in vivo\". The formaldehyde hydrazone is reported in the literature as an intermediate of hydrazine-induced alkylation \"in vivo\". L1210 cells, catalase and rat hemoglobin were able to produce carbon-centered radicais during the oxidation of the formaldehyde hydrazone. The oxidation of formaldehyde hydrazone by catalase was studied \"in vitro\" and the generated carbon-centered radicais were identified as methyl radicais. The modified base C8 -methylguanine was formed in exposed animais, as demonstrated by high performance liquid chromatography with electrochemical detection, suggesting that DNA alkylation by methyl radicais occurred during hydrazine biotransformation \"in vivo.\"

O presente trabalho apresenta estudos de lesão em biomoléculas (DNA e 2\'-deoxiguanosina) induzida por Cu(III)/tetraglicina (Cu(III)/G4), radicais de óxidos de enxofre (SO3·-, SO4·-, SO5·-), HO· e HSO5-, espécies estas geradas durante a autoxidação de S(IV) na presença de Cu(II)/G4 ou Cu(II) (ausência de tetraglicina) e traços de um segundo íon metálico (Ni(II), Co(II) ou Mn(II)). A formação dos radicais SO3·- e HO· foi detectada pela técnica de ressonância paramagnética eletrônica (EPR). As técnicas de espectrofotometria e dicroísmo circular foram empregadas para avaliar a formação de Cu(III)/G4 em diferentes condições experimentais, na presença e ausência de S(IV), e a interação entre os complexos de cobre (II)/(III) e a molécula de DNA. A eficiência da formação de Cu(III) depende da acidez, concentração de S(IV) e dos tampões utilizados. A lesão no DNA plasmidial pUC19 foi verificada empregando-se a técnica de eletroforese em gel de agarose. A extensão da lesão no DNA depende da acidez, concentração de S(IV), tempo de incubação e da presença de um segundo íon metálico. Usando a técnica de cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência (HPLC) foi possível estudar a oxidação de 2\'-deoxiguanosina a 8-oxo-7,8-dihidro-2\'-deoxiguanosina na presença dos oxidantes fortes gerados durante a autoxidação de S(IV) catalisada por Cu(II)/G4. Um estudo comparativo do efeito de vários íons metálicos evidenciou o sinergismo de Cu(II) e traços de um segundo íon metálico (Ni(II), Co(II) ou Mn(II), complexados ou não com tetraglicina). / The present work presents studies related to biomolecules damage (DNA and 2\'-deoxyguanosine) induced by Cu(III)/tetraglycine (Cu(III)/G4), oxysulfur radicals (SO3·-, SO4·-, SO5·-) and HSO5-, species generated during S(IV) autoxidation in the presence of Cu(II)/G4 or Cu(II) (absence of tetraglycine) and trace level of a second metal ion (Ni(II), Co(II) or Mn(II)). The formation of SO3·- and HO· radicals was detected by electronic paramagnetic resonance technique (EPR). Spectrophotometric and circular dichroism techniques were used to evaluate the Cu(III)/G4 formation in different experimental conditions, in the presence and the absence of S(IV), and the interaction of copper (II)/(III) complexes and DNA molecule. The effectiveness of Cu(III) formation depends on the acidity, S(IV) concentration, and buffers used. The damage on pUC 19 plasmid DNA was verified by agarose gel electrophoresis. The extent on the DNA damage was related to acidity, S(IV) concentration, incubation time and to the presence of a second metal ion. Using the high performance liquid chromatography technique (HPLC) it was possible to study the oxidation of 2\'-deoxyguanosine to 8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-2\'-deoxyguanosine in the presence of strong oxidants generated during the S(IV) autoxidation catalyzed by Cu(II)/G4. A comparative study of the effect of several metal ions showed the synergism of Cu(II) and traces of a second metal ion (Ni(II), Co(II) or Mn(II), as tetraglycine complexes or not).

During aerobic cell metabolism, molecular oxygen is reduced to water through electron-transfer reactions, and the oxygen not completely reduced is transformed into a set of neutral and free radical molecules with high oxidant ability, generally denominated Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). To regulate the cellular ROS content, organisms are endowed with an efficient endogen antioxidant system. The physiological ROS levels may be excessively increased by different factors including unbalanced diets, ionizing radiations, and tobacco smoke among others, leading to the oxidative stress, term referred to the imbalance between ROS production and its neutralization by the endogenous antioxidant system. More importantly, in vitro and in vivo studies reveal the relationship between suffering oxidative stress and the development of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, diabetes, and cancer. To prevent and treat the oxidative stress and its adverse effects, exogenous, readily oxidizable molecules may help the organism to neutralize ROS into less dangerous species. The phenolic compounds or (poly)phenols, molecules very abundant in our diet (i.e. fruits, vegetables, and beverages such as tea and wine) may be responsible for this antioxidant activity of fruits and vegetables. Currently, (poly)phenols are regarded as natural antioxidant molecules with outstanding beneficial effects, including anti-aging activity, and the prevention of cancer and diabetes. The antioxidant activity of (poly)phenols is mainly associated with their radical scavenging activity, action conferred by the transfer of a hydrogen atom or an electron to a free radical, rendering a less reactive molecule. On the other hand, chemical probes and in vitro studies have demonstrated that some highly reacting (poly)phenols are able to generate small quantities of ROS. Phenolic compounds have shown antiproliferative activity which may be caused inter alia by their ability to scavenge or generate toxic radicals. To further understand the connection between the redox reactivity of (poly)phenols and their biological actions, studies with more sensitive and selective chemical probes may help to clarify the role of redox reactions in the physiological actions of phenolics and their metabolites. In this thesis, we have focused on the utilization of two stable radicals synthesized in our laboratory, the tris(2,4,6-trichloro-3,5-dinitropehnyl)methyl (HNTTM) and the tris(2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-4-nitrophenyl)methyl)radical (TNPTM), as chemical probes to determine the electron-transfer activity of dietary (poly)phenols and some metabolites. The different reducing potential of the two stable radicals facilitates the quantitative evaluation of the radical scavenging capacity of each (poly)phenol, as well as the establishment of the most reactive moieties. TNPTM is a useful tool to determine the most reactive (poly)phenols as electron transfer donors, (poly)phenols that cannot be differentiate with any other chemosensor. The results obtained are compared with two well-established methods for the quantification of electron-transfer capacity. The action of these (poly)phenols on cell cultures of a colon cancer cell line is also presented, showing a correlation between those (poly)phenols detected with TNTPM and with those that produce the highest antiproliferative activity. This cell line is particularly relevant because dietary (poly)phenols are in contact with epithelial cells of this kind during their transit along the digestive tract and may exert some preventive action on colon cancer. In addition, a chemoenzymatic strategy to prepare glucuronated metabolites of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate (EGCG), the most abundant and active (poly)phenol of green tea, was attempted, obtaining the acetylated and methylated precursor of the EGCG-4’’-glucuronide, the most abundant EGCG glucuronide obtained in the human metabolism. The final conjugated, the EGCG-4’’-glucruonide, was obtained albeit with not enough quantity to be purified. / "Estudi de la Transferència Electrònica de compostos fenòlics i la seva relació amb l’activitat biològica en cèl•lules canceroses" En el metabolisme i respiració dels organismes aeròbics, l’oxigen és utilitzat com a receptor electrònic reduint-se principalment a aigua. Una petita part d’aquest oxigen no és totalment reduint obtenint-se un conjunt d’espècies radicalàries i no radicalàries (ROS). Aquestes espècies en ser altament reactives poden malmetre macromolècules, activitat que està relacionada amb l’aparició de malalties com el síndrome metabòlic i el càncer. Per aquest motiu els organismes han desenvolupat un sistema de regulació de la seva concentració. En determinades situacions, aquest sistema no és suficient i per tant, antioxidants exògens poden ajudar a aquest sistema endògen. Els polifenols molècules abundants en la nostra dieta (fruita i verdures) són els principals candidats, i s’ha demostrat un efecte preventiu i terapèutic en la salut per la seva part. L’efecte beneficiós exercit pels polifenols pot tenir lloc per dos mecanismes de reacció; per transferència d’hidrogen i per transferència electrònica. Actualment, no hi ha cap mètode prou eficaç que ens permeti determinar la acció del polifenols exercida per transferència electrònica, mecanisme que també habilita als polifenols per a formar ROS. En el nostre laboratori hem sintetitzat dos radicals lliures estables, els radicals tris(2,4,6-tricloro-3,5-dinitrofenil)metil (HNTTM) i el tris(2,3,5,6-tetracloro-4-nitrofenil)metil (TNPTM) com a quimiosensors de transferència electrònica. Aquests radicals ens permeten mesurar la activitat antiradicalària dels polifenols, i el TNPTM ens permet detectar a aquells polifenols amb una reactivitat per transferència electrònica més elevada i que no poden ser diferenciats amb altres mètodes. S’han fet estudis d’antiproliferació per part dels polifenols en cèl•lules de càncer de còlon HT-29 i s’ha demostrat que els polifenols amb més activitat antiproliferativa són els que tenen activitat front al TNPTM. Per tant, el radical TNPTM permet determinar als polifenols amb una elevada reactivitat per a cedir electrons i es suggereix que els mecanismes de transferència electrònica juguen un paper important en els mecanismes d’ antiproliferació en cèl•lules de càncer de còlon HT-29. S’ha proposat metodologia sintètica per a obtenir els principals glucuronats de l’epigal•locatequin-3-O-gal•lat (EGCG) el més abundant i més actiu dels polifenols del te verd. S’ha obtingut el precursor acetil•lat i metil•lat del glucuronat majoritari de l’EGCG obtingut en el metabolisme humà, l’EGCG-4’’-glucurònid i s’ha obtingut el conjugat final però no amb una quantitat suficient com per a ser aïllat.

Experiments were conducted to investigate the role of free radicals in exercise induced cardiac adaptations and to determine if statin administration would adversely affect cardiac adaptations to exercise. In the first experiment myocardial antioxidant enzymes, cardiac function and cardiac hypertrophy were assessed following a chronic exercise protocol previously used by our lab. MPG effectively reduced myocardial oxidative stress and activation of the signaling proteins Akt and S6 following an exercise bout. Skeletal muscle mitochondria content increased to similar levels in E and E+MPG. Similar increases (P<0.05) in both exercised groups were observed for heart wt and heart wt to body wt ratio. Cardiac function at the high workload improved in E vs S as indicated by higher (P<0.05) peak systolic pressure (SP), cardiac output (CO), coronary flow, COxSP and mechanical efficiency (COxSP/VO2). MPG prevented these exercise-induced functional improvements. This study provides evidence that free radicals do not play a role in the development of exercise-induced cardiac hypertrophy, however, they are involved in functional cardiac adaptations, which may be mediated through the PI3K/Akt pathway. In the second experiment a similar exercise protocol was used to determine if statins which have been shown to prevent pathological forms of cardiac hypertrophy, would be detrimental to exercise induced cardiac adaptations. In addition to the sedentary and exercise groups sedentary+statin and exercise+statin groups were assessed. Hearts were isolated and perfused and assessed for function at low and high workloads. Exercise treatment resulted in cardiac hypertrophy in absolute and relative terms to a similar extent in statin-treated and untreated exercised rats. Additionally it resulted in significant functional increases for SP, CO, COxSP, VO₂, and EFF in both exercised groups. In conclusion, these studies provide evidence that exercise in the cold is a valid model for physiological cardiac hypertrophy and that pathological and physiological cardiac hypertrophy signal through different pathways due to the fact that two well established treatments (mpg and statins) that prevent pathological cardiac hypertrophy did not affect exercise induced cardiac hypertrophy. / text

Thesis (PhD) -- Macquarie University, Division of Environmental and Life Sciences, Dept. of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, 2007. / Bibliography: leaves 295-322. / Generation of peroxide groups in proteins exposed to a wide variety of reactive oxygen species (ROS) requires an initial formation of protein carbon-centred or peroxyl free radicals, which can be reduced to hydroperoxides. Both protein radicals and protein hydroperoxides are capable of oxidizing important biomolecules and thus initiate biological damage. In this study, we investigated the inhibition of protein hydroperoxide formation by ascorbate and GSH in gamma-irradiated HL-60 cells.--We used HL-60 cells as a model for general protection of living organisms by ascorbate (Asc) and glutathione (GSH) from the deleterious effects of protein hydroperoxides generated by radicals produced by gamma radiation. Measurement by HPLC indicated that incubation of HL-60 cells with Asc in the presence of ascorbate oxidase resulted in the accumulation of intracellular Asc. The intracellular Asc levels were lowered by irradiation, demonstrating intracellular consumption of Asc by the radiation-generated radicals. Exposure of HL-60 cells to increasing gamma irradiation doses resulted in increasing accumulation of protein peroxides in the cells. This was measured by the FOX assay. A significant decrease in intracellular protein hydroperoxides was noted when the cells were treated with ascorbic acid before irradiation. A dose-dependent protective effect of Asc was observed. Asc loading also provided strong protection from radiation-generated protein hydroperoxides independently of the composition of the external medium, showing that only the radicals formed within the cells were effective in oxidizing the cell proteins. Similarly, protein peroxidation was inhibited in cells with enhanced levels of GSH and increased when the intracellular GSH concentration was reduced. These findings indicate that ascorbate and GSH are important antioxidants in protecting cells from oxidative stress associated with the generation of protein hydroperoxide. / Mode of access: World Wide Web. / xxix, 322 leaves ill

Dans ce travail de thèse, les radicaux hydroxyles et sulfates, générés par les procédés électro-Fenton et électro-persulfate utilisant une anode en fer, respectivement, ont été utilisés pour la dégradation des édulcorants synthétiques et un colorant azoïque. Les études réalisées sont essentiellement concentrées sur : efficacité de dégradation, mécanismes d'oxydation, schémas de minéralisation et évolution de la toxicité lors de traitement des polluants cibles.1. Le procédé électro-Fenton a montré une grande efficacité dans la dégradation oxydative de l'Aspartame (ASP). La dégradation et la minéralisation sont essentiellement affectées par la concentration du catalyseur (Fe2+) et l'intensité du courant. La constante de vitesse absolue de la réaction d'hydroxylation de l'ASP a été déterminée comme (5,23±0,02) x 109 M-1 s-1. Les acides oxalique, oxamique et maléique ont été identifiés comme sous-produits aliphatiques. La toxicité de la solution (méthode Microtox) augment dans un premier temps et ensuite diminue progressivement lors du traitement.(2) L'édulcorant artificiel Saccarine (SAC) a été efficacement dégradée par procédé électro-Fenton avec anodes DSA, Pt et BDD. Cependant, l'utilisation de l'anode BDD a accéléré significativement la minéralisation de la SAC. Les conditions optimales pour la minéralisation efficace de la SAC étaient: [SAC]: 0,2 mM, [Fe2+] (catalyseur): 0,2 mM, [Na2SO4] (électrolyte): 0,05 M, I (courant): 200 mA et pH: 3. Les acides oxalique, formique et maléique ont été identifiés comme sous-produits aliphatiques. La mesure de la toxicité indique une augmentation en début d'électrolyse (formation des intermédiaires toxiques) et puis une diminution progressive le long du traitement.(3) L'édulcorant artificiel Sucralose (SUC) a été complètement minéralisée en 360 min de traitement par procédé électro-Fenton avec l'anode Pt ou BDD. Le taux de minéralisation est affecté par la concentration de Fe2+ et le courant appliqué. L'efficacité du courant de minéralisation diminue avec l'augmentation du courant de 100 à 500 mA avec les deux anodes. Les acides oxalique, pyruvique, formique et glycolique ont été détectés au cours du processus de minéralisation.(4) Les solutions du colorant azoïque Orange II ont été effectivement décolorées par les radicaux sulfates générés par l'activation électrochimique du peroxydisulfate (PDS) utilisant un catalyseur solide, FeOOH (procédé CE/α-FeOOH/PDS). Le pH initial a peu d'effet sur la décoloration. La méthodologie RSM (Response Surface Methodology) basée sur le modèle Box-Behnken a été appliquée pour analyser les variables expérimentales. Les résultats indiquent que le courant a un effet positif sur la vitesse de décoloration. L'interaction du dosage de l'α-FeOOH et la concentration de PDS ont des effets significatifs. Les résultats d'analyse de variance (ANOVA) ont confirmé que les modèles proposés étaient exactes et fiables pour l'analyse des variables du procédé CE/α-FeOOH/PDS. Le catalyseur solide α-FeOOH a montré une bonne stabilité structurelle et pourrait être réutilisé.(5) Les solutions d'Orange II ont été dégradés par les radicaux sulfates obtenus par le même procédé mais avec catalyseur Fe3O4 : EC/Fe3O4/PDS. La vitesse de décoloration est affecté principalement par : pH initial de la solution, densité du courant, concentration de PDS et dosage de Fe3O4. La solution a été totalement décolorée en 60 min dans les conditions suivantes: [Orange II]0: 25 mg/L, [PDS]: 10 mM, [Fe3O4]: 0,8 g/L, densité du courant (j): 8,4 mA/cm2 et pH initial: 6,0. Les expériences de recyclage ont montré que les particules de Fe3O4 étaient stables et pourraient être réutilisées. Les spectres XPS ont montré la formation de Fe(II) sur la surface des particules de Fe3O4 lors de traitement. Les principaux intermédiaires ont été séparés et identifiés par la technique GC-MS et un schéma plausible de dégradation d'Orange II a été proposé / In this paper, electro-Fenton and sulfate radical-based electro-Fenton-like processes were used to degrade artificial sweeteners and azo dye. The results obtained during the research concern the removal efficiency, the oxidation mechanism, degradation pathway and toxicity evolution of target pollutants.(1) Electro-Fenton process was a effective method for the degradation of ASP in water. The removal and mineralization rate was affected by the Fe2+ concentration and applied current. The absolute rate constant of hydroxylation reaction of ASP was (5.23 ± 0.02) × 109 M–1 S–1. Short-chain aliphatic acids such as oxalic, oxamic and maleic acid were identified as aliphatic intermediates in the electro-Fenton process. The bacteria luminescence inhibition showed the toxicity of ASP solution decreased after it reached a maximum during the first period of the oxidation reaction.(2) Artificial sweetener SAC could be degraded effectively by electro-Fenton process with a DSA, Pt or BDD anode. However, the using of BDD anode could accelerate the mineralization of SAC. The optimal conditions for SAC removal were SAC concentration 0.2 mM, Fe2+ concentration 0.2 mM, Na2SO4 concentration 50 mM, applied current 200 mA and initial pH 3.0. Oxalic, formic, and maleic acid were observed as aliphatic byproducts of SAC during electro-Fenton process. The bacteria luminescence inhibition showed the toxicity of SAC solution increased at the beginning of electrolysis, and then it declined until the end of the reaction.(3) Artificial sweetener Sucralose could be completely mineralized in a 360 min reaction by electro-Fenton process with a Pt or BDD anode. The mineralization rate was affected by the Fe2+ concentration and applied current. The mineralization current efficiency (MCE) decreased with rising applied current from 100 to 500 mA with both Pt and BDD anode. Oxalic, pyruvic, formic and glycolic acids were detected during the oxidation of sucralose.(4) Orange II was effectively decolorized by EC/α-FeOOH/PDS process. The initial pH of Orange II solution had little effect on the decolorization of Orange II. RSM based on Box-Behnken statistical experiment design was applied to analyze the experimental variables. The response surface methodology models were derived based on the results of the pseudo-first-order decolorization rate constant and the response surface plots were developed accordingly. The results indicated the applied current showed a positive effect on the decolorization rate constant of Orange II. The interaction of α-FeOOH dosage and PDS concentration was significant. The ANOVA results confirmed that the proposed models were accurate and reiable for the analysis of the varibles of EC/α-FeOOH/PDS process. The catalystα-FeOOH showed good structural stability and could be reused.(5) Aqueous solutions of Orange II have been degraded effectively in the EC/Fe3O4/PDS process. The decolorization rate was affected by the initial pH of Orange II solution, current density, PDS concentration and Fe3O4 dosage. Orange II can be totally decolorizated in a 60 min reaction when initial Orange II concentration was 25 mg/L, PDS concentration was 10 mM, Fe3O4 dosage was 0.8 g/L, current density was 8.4 mA/cm2 and initial pH was 6.0. Recycle experiments showed Fe3O4 particles were stable and can be reused. XPS spectrum indicated Fe(II) was generated on the surface of Fe3O4 particles after reaction. The main intermediates were separated and identified by GC-MS technique and a plausible degradation pathway of Orange II was proposed