CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeiÃoamento de NÃvel Superior / An analysis of the constituents of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) water from two fruit varieties (green and yellow) by hydrodistillation and solvent extraction showed the presence of alcohols, ketones, thiols, carboxylic acids, phenols, and esters. The main components found in the coconut water of the green type had been propyl etanoate(53.5%) and 4-metil-pentan-2-one (29.0%) for the solvent extraction. By hydrodistillation, it has been detected hexan-2-ol (14.5%) and 4-hidroxi-4-metilpentan- 2-one (30.5%). Of the coconut water of the yellow type has been detected butane-1,3- diol (67.7%) and 4-metil-pentan-2-one (16.7%) for the solvent extraction. For hydrodistillation, the main compound was the 3-mercapto-decane (46.2%). Substantial antioxidant activity was observed, using the DPPH assay, for the samples obtained by hydrodistillation and petroleum ether extraction of both coconut varieties. A series of aliphatic and aromatic aldehydes and ketones was reduced using plant cell preparations from coconut juice. The reduced products were typically obtained in excellent yields (%) and with very high enantiomeric excess. Esters, amides, and nitrobenzene, yielded acids, amines and an azoxyderivative with satisfactory results. With enantiomeric excesses very raised. One another part of the work consisted of the study of the use of the enzymatic system of the coconut water for esterification of alcohol. In this direction, the quinine was used. In the esterification reactions the immobilized enzymes of the coconut water had been used as biocatalisator, using suitable methodology of literature. The fixed oil of three phases of maturation of solid albumen of the two types from the coconut (green and yellow) after saponification, followed of metilation had been subjected to the CG-MS analysis for the methylic esters identification. Twelve constituent had been found of the oil from young albumen, representing / A anÃlise dos componentes da Ãgua-de-coco (Cocos nucifera) dos dois tipos (verde e amarelo) por hidrodestilaÃÃo e extraÃÃo com solvente mostrou a presenÃa de Ãlcoois, cetonas, tiolatos, Ãcidos carboxÃlicos, fenÃis e Ãsteres. Os componentes principais encontrados na Ãgua-de-coco do tipo verde foram etanoato de propila (53,5%) e 4-metil-pentan-2-ona (29,0%) pela extraÃÃo com solvente orgÃnico. Por hidrodestilaÃÃo, foram detectados hexan-2-ol (14,5%) e 4-hidroxi-4-metilpentan-2-ona (30,5%). Da Ãgua-de-coco do tipo amarelo foram detectados butano-1,3-diol (67,7%) e 4-metil-pentan-2-ona (16,7%) pela extraÃÃo com solvente. Por hidrodestilaÃÃo o componente principal foi o 3-mercapto-decano (46,2%). Uma atividade antioxidante substancial foi observada, usando o ensaio de DPPH, tanto para as amostras obtidas pela extraÃÃo com Ãter de petrÃleo como por hidrodestilaÃÃo de ambos os tipos do coco. Uma sÃrie de aldeÃdos e cetonas alifÃticos e aromÃticos foi reduzida usando cÃlulas Ãntegras da Ãgua-de-coco. Os produtos obtidos tiveram tipicamente rendimentos que variaram entre 34% a 99%. Com excessos enantiomÃricos muito elevados. Ãsteres, um nitrobenzeno e amidas foram examinados igualmente onde apresentaram resultados bastante satisfatÃrios. Uma outra parte do trabalho consistiu no estudo da utilizaÃÃo do sistema enzimÃtico da Ãgua-de-coco para esterificaÃÃo de alcoÃis. Neste sentido, foi utilizado a quinina. Nas reaÃÃes de esterificaÃÃo foram utlizados como biocatalisador as enzimas imobilizadas da Ãgua-de-coco, utilizando metodologia adaptada da literatura. O Ãleo fixo de trÃs fases de maturaÃÃo do albumen sÃlido dos dois tipos do coco (verde e amarelo) apÃs saponificaÃÃo, seguidos de metilaÃÃo foram sujeitados à anÃlise de GC-EM para a identificaÃÃo dos Ãsteres metÃlicos. Doze constituintes foram encontrados do Ãleo do albÃmen jovem, representando 90,46%/71,00% (verde/amarelo). Estes compostos foram hidrocarbonetos, tioÃsteres e Ãcidos carboxÃlicos. O Ãleo fixo do albÃmen maduro das duas espÃcies conteve nove compostos, onde aproximadamente 99,59%/68,26% (verde/amarelo) foram caracterizados. Entretanto, os Ãcidos graxos tÃpicos retidos foram o Ãcido lÃurico, Ãcido mirÃstico, Ãcido palmÃtico, Ãcido linolÃico, Ãcido esteÃrico e o Ãcido elaidÃtico. O Ãleo fixo do albÃmen seco das duas espÃcies conteve uma quantidade maior, nove compostos, representando mais de 99,98%/98,11% (verde/amarelo) caracterizados.

nÃo hà / O presente trabalho relata a utilizaÃÃo de sementes de gergelim secas e germinadas como fonte de enzimas em reaÃÃes de reduÃÃo, hidrÃlise e esterificaÃÃo. Uma sÃrie de reaÃÃes de reduÃÃo utilizando como biocatalisador sementes de gergelim quimiotipo negra (SGN) foram realizadas, tendo como substratos: acetofenona e derivados halogenados de acetofenona: 2-bromo-acetofenona, 3-bromo-acetofenona, 4-bromo-acetofenona, 2-cloro-acetofenona, 3-cloro-acetofenona, 4-cloro-acetofenona, 2-fluor-acetofenona, 3-fluor-acetofenona, 4-fluor-acetofenona, 2,4-dicloro-acetofenona, 2,4-dibromo-acetofenona e 2,2,2-trifluor-acetofenona. TambÃm foram submetidos à anÃlise derivados de acetofenona substituÃdas com grupos retiradores como, 2-metoxi-acetofenona, 3-metoxi-acetofenona e 4-metoxi-acetofenona e por nitro compostos. TambÃm foram empregadas acetofenonas substituÃdas por grupo amina nas posiÃÃes 2, 3 e 4 do anel aromÃtico. Para vÃrios dos compostos citados, os alcoÃis foram obtidos com bons e excelentes conversÃes (43â99%), a SGN foi enantio e quimiosseletiva, apresentando exelentes excessos enantiomÃricos (80-99%). A segunda parte do trabalho consistiu na utilizaÃÃo do sistema enzimÃtico do gergelim com sementes germinadas (SGG) em reaÃÃes de esterificaÃÃo e na hidrÃlise de Ãsteres. A 1,2-difenil-α-hidroxi-etanona, foi selecionada como substrato padrÃo, em mistura com o agente acilante acetato de vinila, observando como produto o composto identificado como α-acetato de 1,2-difenil-etanona, com um excelente ee ˃99% e conversÃo de 50%. Todos os produtos foram analisados atravÃs de CCD, CLAE, CG-EM e RMN1H e nas determinaÃÃes dos excessos enantiomÃricos utilizou-se CLAE em colunas quirais. / ABSTRACT The present work reports the use of enzyme present in the sesame seeds in the in reduction, hydrolysis and esterification reactions. A series of reactions using as seeds black chemotype extract (SBS) were performed, using selected substrates such as acetophenone and halogenated acetophenones: 2-bromo-acetophenone, 3-bromo-acetophenone, 4-bromo-acetophenone, 2-chloro-acetophenone, 3-chloro-acetophenone, 4-chloro-acetophenone, 2-fluoro-acetophenone, 3-fluoro-acetophenone, 4-fluoro-acetophenone, 2,4-dichloro-acetophenone, 2,4-dibromo-acetophenone and 2,2,2-trifluoro-acetophenone. Experiments were also performed with substituted acetophenone such as 2-methoxy-acetophenone, 3-methoxy-acetophenone and 4-methoxy-acetophenone as well as acetophenones having amine group at C-2, C-3 and C-4 of the aromatic ring. Chiral alcohols were obtained vary from good to excellent yields, in some cases reactions proceeded with chemoselectivity, in others, with enantioselectivity. The second part of research involved the use of the enzyme system of sesame seeds in the esterification and esters hydrolysis. In these reactions were used germinated seeds (GSS) using methodology adapted from the literature. The compound 1,2-diphenyl-α-hydroxy-ethanone were selected as a standard substrate in acetylation reactions. The reactions using vinyl acetate as acylation agent and germinated seeds (GSS) yielded the product identified as α-ethyl- 1,2-diphenyl-ethanone. Optimized parameters were obtained including: amount of seed and substrate, reaction time, solvent, speed and temperature. All products were analyzed by TLC, HPLC, GC-MS and 1H NMR and enantiomeric excess were determined using chiral columns using HPLC.

CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeiÃoamento de Pessoal de NÃvel Superior / This paper describes the use of seeds of lentil (Lens culinaris) as intact plant system in biocatalytic reactions of reduction and hydrolysis. Initially, some plant sources were evaluated for their action in the biocatalytic reduction of aromatic ketone acetophenone. The plants that showed positive results in the reduction reaction underwent determination of their protein content by the methods of Lowry and Bradford. Lens culinaris was plant species revealed that most relevant biocatalytic activity, in agreement with their high protein content (1.33 mg / mL and 1.07 mg / mL according to Bradford and Lowry methods, respectively), and thus The plant was selected for further study. Subsequently, always using the model substrate acetophenone as the reaction parameters were optimized: concentration of biocatalyst; reaction kinetics; stirring speed the reaction medium. After selecting these parameters, the bioreduction reactions were extended to other derivatives of prochiral acetophenone, which were observed with bioconversions yields and enantiomeric excess (ee) ranging from low to high percentages. Generally, were observed steric and electronic influences due to the type and relative position of the various substituents on aromatic compounds. In the case of substrates containing two different functional groups susceptible to reduction, low chemoselectivity observed. Investigated also other carbonyl compounds such as aliphatic and aromatic ketones, aromatic aldehydes and aromatic nitro compounds. In addition investigated the possibility that hydrolytic action from compounds belonging functions esters, amides and nitriles. The yields of the reactions were calculated using Gas Chromatography coupled with Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Hydrogen (1H NMR). The enantiomeric excess (ee) were determined by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) equipped with chiral columns. / Este trabalho relata a utilizaÃÃo das sementes de lentilha (Lens culinaris) como sistema Ãntegro de planta em reaÃÃes biocatalÃticas de reduÃÃo e hidrÃlise. Inicialmente, algumas fontes vegetais foram avaliadas quanto sua aÃÃo biocatalÃtica na reduÃÃo da cetona aromÃtica acetofenona. Os vegetais que revelaram resultados positivos na reaÃÃo de reduÃÃo foram submetidos à determinaÃÃo do seu teor de proteÃnas atravÃs dos mÃtodos de Lowry e Bradford. Lens culinaris foi à espÃcie vegetal que revelou atividade biocatalÃtica mais relevante, em acordo com seu alto teor de proteÃna (1,33 mg/mL e 1,07 mg/mL, segundo os mÃtodos de Bradford e Lowry, respectivamente), e assim, foi o vegetal selecionado para estudos mais aprofundados. Posteriormente, utilizando sempre a acetofenona como substrato modelo foram otimizados os parÃmetros reacionais: concentraÃÃo do biocatalisador; cinÃtica de reaÃÃo; velocidade de agitaÃÃo e meio reacional. ApÃs seleÃÃo desses parÃmetros, as reaÃÃes de biorreduÃÃo foram estendidas a outros derivados prÃ-quirais da acetofenona, onde foram observadas bioconversÃes com rendimentos e excessos enantiomÃricos (ee) que variaram de baixas a elevadas porcentagens. De modo geral, foram observadas influencias eletrÃnica e estÃrica devidas ao tipo e a posiÃÃo relativa dos diferentes substituintes nos compostos aromÃticos. No caso de substratos contendo dois grupos funcionais diferentes suscetÃveis de reduÃÃo, foi observada baixa quimiosseletividade. Foram investigados tambÃm outros compostos carbonilicos, como: cetonas alifÃticas e aromÃticas, aldeÃdos aromÃticos e nitrocompostos aromÃticos. Em adiÃÃo foi investigado a possibilidade de aÃÃo hidrolÃtica a partir de compostos pertencente Ãs funÃÃes Ãsteres, amidas e nitrilas. Os rendimentos das reaÃÃes foram calculados utilizando Cromatografia Gasosa acoplada à Espectrometria de Massas (CG-EM) e RessonÃncia MagnÃtica Nuclear de HidrogÃnio (RMN 1H). Os excessos enantiomÃricos (ee) foram determinados atravÃs de Cromatografia LÃquido de Alta EficiÃncia (CLAE) equipada com colunas quirais.

Herein we describe the study biocatalytic potential of the whole cell of microorganisms isolated from a plant belonging to Cactacea family, Nopalea cochenillifera (L.) Salm- Dyck, popularly known as âpalma doceâ or âpalma forrageiraâ. The microorganisms were isolated by induction technique using as acetophenone susbtrate. Among the microorganisms strains (I-1, I-2, I-3, I-4) only I-2, (Pseudomonas sp), was effective as biocatalyst in reducing the acetophenone. The best conditions for carrying out the bioreduction of acetophenone were as follows: 1g of resting cells of Pseudomonas sp, resuspended in buffer solution pH 7, at 28 Â C and rotation of 175 r.p.m for 4 days, obtaining the (S)-1-phenylethanol with conversion of 77% e.e. and 89%. The bioreduction study, using the Pseudomonas sp strain, was extended to the following derivatives of acetophenone, 4-methoxy-acetophenone (2a), 4-methyl acetophenone (3a), 4-nitro-acetophenone (4a), 4 -bromo-acetophenone (5a), 4-chloro-acetophenone (6a), 4-fluoro-acetophenone (7a), 3-methoxy-acetophenone (8a), 3-methyl acetophenone (9a), 3-nitro-acetophenone (10a) 2-methoxy-acetophenone (11a), 2-methyl acetophenone (12a), 2-nitro-acetophenone (13a), 2-bromo-acetophenone (14a), 2-chloro-acetophenone (15a), 2 - fluoro-acetophenone (16a). It is not worthy that all the alcohols were obtained with Prelog selectivity (S configuration). In general, the best results were obtained for the derivatives of acetophenone with substituent methoxyl, methyl, nitro and bromine in position - ortho (e.e. of 94 to > 99% conversion and 23-80%). With respect to the chlorine and fluorine substituents, the best results of selectivity and enzymatic activity were obtained for the â para substituted derivatives (e.e. 93% and 73% conversion, 83% e.e. and conversion of 51%, respectively). / Neste trabalho descrevemos o estudo do potencial biocatalÃtico de cÃlulas Ãntegras de micro-organismos isolados de um vegetal da famÃlia das Cactaceas, Nopalea cochenillifera (L.) Salm-Dyck, popularmente conhecido como âpalma doceâ ou âpalma forrageiraâ. Os micro-organismos foram isolados pela tÃcnica de induÃÃo utilizando o substrato acetofenona. Dos quatro micro-organismo isolados (I-1, I-2, I-3, I-4) apenas o I-2, identificado como Pseudomonas sp, foi eficiente como biocatalisador na reduÃÃo do substrato padrÃo acetofenona. As melhores condiÃÃes para a realizaÃÃo da biorreduÃÃo da acetofenona foram as seguintes: 1g de cÃlulas em repouso de Pseudomonas sp, ressuspendidas em soluÃÃo tampÃo de pH 7, temperatura de 28 ÂC e rotaÃÃo de 175 r.p.m por 4 dias, com obtenÃÃo do (S)-1-feniletanol com conversÃo de 77% e e.e. de 89%. O estudo da biorreduÃÃo, utilizando a cepa isolada de Pseudomonas sp, foi estendido para os seguintes derivados da acetofenona: 4-metÃxi-acetofenona (2a), 4-metil-acetofenona (3a), 4-nitro-acetofenona (4a), 4-bromo-acetofenona (5a), 4-cloro-acetofenona (6a), 4-fluoro-acetofenona (7a), 3-metÃxi-acetofenona (8a), 3-metil-acetofenona (9a), 3-nitro-acetofenona (10a), 2-metÃxi-acetofenona (11a), 2-metil-acetofenona (12a), 2-nitro-acetofenona (13a), 2-bromo-acetofenona (14a), 2-cloro-acetofenona (15a), 2-fluoro-acetofenona (16a). Cabe ressaltar que todos os Ãlcoois foram obtidos com seletividade Prelog (configuraÃÃo S). Em geral, os melhores resultados foram obtidos para os derivados da acetofenona com substituintes metoxila, metila, nitro e bromo na posiÃÃo â orto (e.e. de 94 a > 99% e conversÃo de 23 a 80%). Com relaÃÃo aos substituintes cloro e flÃor, os melhores resultados de seletividade e atividade enzimÃtica foram obtidos para os derivados âpara substituÃdos (e.e. 93% e conversÃo 73%; e.e. 83% e conversÃo de 51%, respectivamente).

CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeiÃoamento de Pessoal de NÃvel Superior / Neste trabalho descrevemos a sÃntese quimioenzimÃtica do Mesilato de Rasagilina (AzilectÂ), um fÃrmaco utilizado na monoterapia de pacientes com Parkinson no estÃgio inicial. Um dos objetivos deste trabalho foi realizar a introduÃÃo da quiralidade via processos de biocatÃlise. Foram estudadas duas estratÃgias: i) biorreduÃÃo da indanona na presenÃa de uma sÃrie de leveduras e ii) resoluÃÃo cinÃtica do rac-indanol utilizando lipases, em solvente orgÃnico. Na estratÃgia (i) realizamos uma triagem com seis leveduras. Em todos os testes realizados o (S)-indanol foi obtido com baixas conversÃes (9,4-13,2%) e excessos enantiomÃricos de atà 97,6%. Devido aos baixos valores de conversÃo, decidimos aplicar a estratÃgia (ii). ApÃs uma triagem com nove lipases comerciais foi possÃvel verificar que a Amano lipase AK a partir da Pseudomonas fluorescens e a Lipase a partir da Thermomyces lanuginosus imobilizada em immobead-150 foram as mais eficientes na resoluÃÃo cinÃtica do rac-acetato de indanila, em meio aquoso, com razÃo enantiomÃrica de 111,0 e 167,0, respectivamente. Com isso, tais lipases foram selecionadas para a resoluÃÃo cinÃtica do rac-indanol em meio orgÃnico. Os melhores resultados de seletividade e atividade enzimÃtica foram obtidos utilizando hexano como solvente orgÃnico, tempo reacional de 15 minutos e temperatura de 30ÂC para a Amano lipase AK (enzima livre) e 35ÂC para a Thermomyces lanuginosus, com razÃo enantiomÃrica>200 para ambos os casos. Foram realizadas imobilizaÃÃes da Amano AK (enzima livre) em vÃrios suportes e os melhores resultados de seletividade e atividade foram obtidos em hexano como solvente orgÃnico, tempo reacional de 6 horas e temperatura de 30ÂC empregando a Amano lipase AK imobilizada em quitosana 2,5% de baixo peso molecular; alginato de sÃdio 2,5% e a Amano lipase AK imobilizada em quitosana 5,0% de baixo peso molecular. Foi realizado o estudo de reuso das lipases imobilizadas, sendo a Thermomyces lanuginosus imobilizada em immobead-150, a mais eficiente comparada Ãs demais, uma vez que proporcionou excelentes resultados em maiores ciclos reacionais. Posteriormente, empregando uma reaÃÃo de Mitsunobu, o (S)-indanol foi convertido no (R)-azidoindano com rendimento de 70%. Em seguida, o (R)-azidoindano foi submetido a uma reaÃÃo de Staudinger, produzindo a (R)-indanamina com 60% de rendimento. / Here we describe the synthesis of the chemoenzymatic Rasagilina mesylate (AzilectÂ), a drug used in monotherapy in patients with early stage Parkinson. One of the goals of this project was to carry out the introduction of chirality via biocatalysis processes. We studied two strategies: i) bioreduction of indanone in the presence of a series of yeast and ii) kinetic resolution of rac-indanol using lipases in organic solvent. In strategy (i) was conducted a screening with six yeasts. In all tests the (S)-indanol was obtained in low conversions (9.4 to 13.2%) and enantiomeric excesses of up to 97.6%. Due to low conversion rates, we decided to implement the strategy (ii). After screening of nine commercial lipases, was possible to verify that the Amano lipase AK from Pseudomonas fluorescens and Lipase from Thermomyces lanuginosus immobilized on immobead-150 were the most efficient in the kinetic resolution of rac- indanila acetate in aqueous medium with enantiomeric ratio equals 111.0 and 167.0 respectively. Thus, such lipases were selected for the kinetic resolution of rac-indanol in organic media. The best results of enzyme activity and selectivity were obtained using hexane as a solvent, reaction time of 15 minutes and 30ÂC for Amano lipase AK (free enzyme) and 35ÂC for Thermomyces lanuginosus, with enantiomeric ratio equals 200 for both cases. Were held assets of Amano AK (free enzyme) in various media and the best results were obtained selectivity and activity in hexane as organic solvent, reaction time of 6 hours and 30  C using Amano Lipase AK immobilized chitosan in 2.5% low molecular weight; sodium alginate 2.5% and Amano AK lipase immobilized on chitosan 5.0% low molecular weight. The study was conducted reuse of immobilized lipase, Thermomyces lanuginosus being immobilized on immobead-150, the more efficiently compared to the others, since it has provided excellent results in higher reaction cycles. Subsequently, using a Mitsunobu reaction, (S)-indanol was converted to (R)-azidoindano with 70% yield. Then, the (R)-azidoindano was subjected to Staudinger reaction, producing (R)-indanamine in 60% yield.

Os flavonoides são um grupo diversificado de compostos polifenólicos que podem ser encontrados na natureza e também sintetizados. A gama de atividades biológicas e o potencial para reduzir o risco de doenças crônicas tem motivado a comunidade científica a desenvolver métodos de síntese de compostos desta classe. Neste sentido, as reações de biotransformação são estratégias interessantes com grande potencial para modificar as estruturas de flavonoides naturais e sintéticos. Este estudo teve como objetivo a biotransformação de derivados de flavonoides por fungos de ambiente marinho. Assim, os derivados de flavonoides 2\'-hidroxichalconas (1a-h), 2\'-hidroxi-diidrochalcona (2a), flavanona (3a) e flavan-4-ol (4a) foram usados como substratos em reações biocatalisadas por células totais de fungos de ambiente marinho. As condições reacionais foram otimizadas variando-se o pH e a composição nutricional do meio reacional. Dessa forma, foi realizada uma triagem com oito fungos derivados de ambiente marinho (Penicillium raistrickii CBMAI 931, Cladosporium sp. CBMAI 1237, Aspergillus sydowii CBMAI 935, Penicillium oxalicum CBMAI 1996, Penicillium citrinum CBMAI 1186, Mucor racemosus CBMAI 847, Westerdykella sp. CBMAI 1679 e Aspergillus sclerotiorum CBMAI 849) utilizando a 2\'-hidroxichalcona 1a como substrato. A partir da triagem foram selecionados os fungos P. raistrickii CBMAI 931 e A. sydowii CBMAI 935 para serem aplicados com outros derivados de flavonoides. As reações empregando o fungo P. raistrickii CBMAI 931 resultou preferencialmente na hidrogenação da ligação Cα=Cβ das 2\'-hidroxichalconas substituídas (1a-h) com a formação das 2\'-hidroxi-diidrochalconas (2a-h) com conversões que variaram de 25 a 83% em 14 dias de reação. Também foi realizada uma triagem com dez fungos derivados de ambiente marinho (Fusarium sp. CBMAI 1830, Acremonium sp. CBMAI 1676, Aspergillus sp. CBMAI 1829, A. sydowii CBMAI 935, P.oxalicum CBMAI 1996, P. citrinum CBMAI 1186, P. raistrickii CBMAI 931, Cladosporium sp. CBMAI 1237, M. racemosus CBMAI 847 e Westerdykella sp. CBMAI 1679) para a biotransformação da flavanona 3a. A biotransformação da flavanona 3a resultou na formação de produtos de biorredução, hidroxilação e clivagem de anel. As reações empregando os fungos Cladosporium sp. CBMAI 1237, Westerdykella sp. CBMAI 1679 e Acremonium sp. CBMAI 1676 levou preferencialmente a biorredução do grupo cetônico da flavanona 3a para formação do flavan-4-ol 4a correspondente. Os fungos Acremonium sp. CBMAI 1676 e Cladosporium sp. CBMAI 1237 foram então utilizados para reduzir uma série de flavanonas 3b-g meta e para substituídas, onde os flavan-4-ois foram isolados com bons rendimentos (67-87%), porém com baixa seletividade. O fungo P. raistrickii CBMAI 931 também apresentou potencial para obtenção de diidrochalconas a partir de flavanonas, assim como os fungos A. sydowii CBMAI 935 e Fusarium sp. CBMAI que além de produzirem diidrochalconas ainda promoveram a hidroxilação da mesma. Assim, os fungos de ambiente marinho P. raistrickii CBMAI 931 e A. sydowii CBMAI 935 foram eficientes na biotransformação de derivados de flavonoides com controle quimio- e regiosseletivo. Os fungos de ambiente marinhoutilizados mostraram-se como uma fonte de enzimas ene redutases, álcool desidrogenases e monoxigenases ao mediar eficientemente a biotransformação de derivados de flavanoides. / Flavonoids are a diverse group of polyphenolic compounds that can be found in nature and synthesized. The range of biological activities and the potential to reduce the risk of chronic diseases has motivated the scientific community to develop methods of synthesis of compounds of this class. In this sense, biotransformation reactions are interesting strategies with great potential to modify the structures of natural and synthetic flavonoids. This study aimed at the biotransformation of flavonoid derivatives by marine environment fungi. Thus, the flavonoid derivatives 2\'-hydroxychalconas (1a-h), 2\'-hydroxy dihydrochalcone (2a), flavanone (3a) and flavan-4-ol (4a) were used as substrates in biocatalysed reactions by total cells of fungi of marine environment. The reaction conditions were optimized by varying the pH and nutritional composition of the reaction medium. In this way, eight marine-derived fungi (Penicillium raistrickii CBMAI 931, Cladosporium sp. CBMAI 1237, Aspergillus sydowii CBMAI 935, Penicillium oxalicum CBMAI 1996, Penicillium citrinum CBMAI 1186, Mucor racemosus CBMAI 847, Westerdykella sp. 1679 and Aspergillus sclerotiorum CBMAI 849) were screened to perform the biotransformation of 2\'-hydroxychalcone 1a. From the screening, the fungi P. raistrickii CBMAI 931 and A. sydowii CBMAI 935 were selected for applied with other flavonoid derivatives. The reactions using the fungus P. raistrickii CBMAI 931 resulted preferentially in the hydrogenation of the Cα-Cβ double bond of the substituted 2\'-hydroxychalconas (1a-h) to led formation of 2\'-hydroxy-dihydrochalcones (2a-h) with good conversions (25 to 83%) in 14 days of reaction. It was also carried out a screening with ten fungi derived from marine environment (Fusarium sp. CBMAI 1830, Acremonium sp. CBMAI 1676, Aspergillus sp. CBMAI 1829, A. sydowii CBMAI 935, P. oxalicum CBMAI 1996, P. citrinum CBMAI 1186, P. raistrickii CBMAI 931, Cladosporium sp, CBMAI 1237, M. racemosus CBMAI 847 and Westerdykella sp, CBMAI 1679) for the biotransformation of flavanone 3a. The biotransformation reaction resulted in the biorreduction of flavanona 3a, hydroxylation and ring cleavage of the products. Reactions by Cladosporium sp. CBMAI 1237, Westerdykella sp. CBMAI 1679 and Acremonium sp. CBMAI 1676 preferably led to the reduction of the pro-chiral ketone of flavanone to form the corresponding flavan-4-ol. The fungi Acremonium sp. CBMAI 1676 and Cladosporium sp. CBMAI 1237 were used to reduce a series of substituted flavanones, where flavan-4-ols were isolated in good yields (67-87%), but with low selectivity. The fungus P. raistrickii CBMAI 931 presented potential for produce dihydrochalcones from flavanones, as well as the fungi A. sydowii CBMAI 935 and Fusarium sp. CBMAI that in addition to producing dihydrochalcones still promoted the hydroxylation thereof. Thus, the marine environment fungi P. raistrickii CBMAI 931 and A. sydowii CBMAI 935 were efficient in biotransformation of flavonoid derivatives with chemo- and regioselective control. Marine-derived fungi have been shown to be a source of ene reductase enzymes, alcohol dehydrogenases and monoxigenases by efficiently mediating the biotransformation of flavonoid derivatives.

Management of contamination from industrial activities and wastes from nuclear power generation and weapons development are arguably amongst the greatest challenges facing humanity currently and into the future. Understanding the mobility of toxic radioactive elements is essential for successful remediation strategies and safe management of our nuclear waste legacy (DEFRA, 2008). Interactions between minerals and radionuclides, such as sorption and precipitation, govern the mobility of the contaminants through the subsurface environment. Microbial metabolic processes (redox cycling or release of metabolites) have the potential to affect drastically these abiotic interactions. Microbially-driven mineralisation processes could provide long-term solid-phase-capture solutions to radionuclide contamination problems and support safety cases for geological disposal of radioactive waste. The recent advancements at the intersection between mineralogy, microbiology and radiochemistry were reviewed with the aid of a cluster analysis (Self-Organising Map). This is a relatively novel method of creating a map of the ‘research landscape’ which provides a visual summary of the reviewed literature and can help to identify areas of promising and active research as well as less researched interdisciplinary areas. It is the first time this tool has been applied to research literature on this interdisciplinary topic, and it highlighted the need to gain further understanding of ternary systems including bacteria, minerals and radionuclides. The analysis showed that phyllosilicates are of interest, but few studies have explored the properties of the Fe(II)/Fe(III)-containing micas biotite and chlorite. The ability of model Fe(III)-reducing microorganisms to reduce Fe(III) in biotite and chlorite was demonstrated in batch model systems. In chlorite, approximately 20% and in biotite ~40% of the bulk Fe(III) was transformed to Fe(II) by this reduction. To our knowledge, this is the first study to show the availability of Fe(III) in biotite for such reduction and the ability of the model organism Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 to conserve energy for growth using Fe(III) in biotite as the sole electron acceptor. The microbial Fe(III) reduction led to a decrease in the sorption of Cs and Sr by chlorite, but had very little effect on sorption to biotite. The data indicate that remediation strategies based on microbial Fe(III) reduction may exacerbate the movement of Cs and Sr through strata where sorption is dominated by phyllosilicates, particularly chlorite. While microbial Fe(III) reduction had only a slight effect on the sorption properties of biotite and chlorite, it drastically altered their redox properties. Previously bioreduced biotite and chlorite readily removed Cr(VI), Tc(VII) and Np(V) by surface-mediated reduction. The minerals were also able to reduce U(VI), but solution chemistry affected this reaction, reflecting the complexity of the biogeochemistry of this actinide. Overall, this work highlights the importance of decoupling microbial and geochemical processes in developing a holistic understanding of radionuclide behaviour in the environment. This body of work forms the thesis is entitled ‘Mineralisation and Biomineralisation of radionuclides’, and was prepared by Diana Roumenova Brookshaw for submission in August 2013 for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy to the University of Manchester.

Pb(II) removal is imperative due to its inherent toxicity at low levels and its tendency to accumulate in ecosystems. Conductive carbonaceous nanomaterials (CCNs), such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and carbon nanofibers (CNFs), have recently gained the interest of researchers due to their superior properties and ease of functionalization. The aim of this study is to utilize CCNs for Pb(II) removal within membrane technology and bioremediation strategies. Membranes have shown promise in their treatment abilities, producing excellent effluent quality while reducing plant footprints. The integration of CNTs within membrane technology provides an opportunity to couple its removal capacity with Pb(II) removal that exhibits regeneration capabilities. However, membrane fouling can be problematic for membrane longevity and regeneration. CNTs have also shown to be capable of mitigating fouling via electrostatic repulsion and pollutant degradation. However, little work has been conducted on its fabrication. In this work, CNTs were incorporated with poly(vinyl) alcohol (PVA) in thin film composites, where the effects of PVA chain length and degree of crosslinking were investigated. It was found that a pseudo-optimal coating can be obtained using 31-50kDa PVA with 10% crosslinking. This combination lead to a highly permeable, hydrophilic surface with good electrical conductivity that exhibited a molecular weight cut off of 2000kDa. Biosorption has shown promise in Pb(II) removal in the lab scale but its large-scale use is hindered from rapid saturation of binding sites and low regeneration abilities. Exoelectrogens were proposed as reactive biosorbents to couple biosorption with bioreduction in an attached growth configuration. CCNs were investigated as bacterial scaffolds, where their efficacy and Pb(II) dosage concentration was studied. It was found that CNFs were superior in removing Pb(II), exhibiting Pb(II) concentrations ≤0.10 ppm where removal increased when Pb(II) dosage increased from 0.5 to 5ppm. SEM-EDX analysis provided evidence that bioreduction dominated Pb(II) removal. A long-term study was further conducted using CNFs, revealing its robustness in long term removal over suspended growth reactors with a sustained removal of ≈ 80%. A numerical model was further proposed which exhibited a goodness of fit with an R-squared of 0.92. This model confirmed that bioreduction dominated Pb(II) removal and revealed biofilm thickness and Monod kinetics to be the main influential parameters on Pb(II) removal. / Thesis / Master of Applied Science (MASc)

A dissertation is presented on the bioreduction of hematite (α-Fe2O3) nanoparticles. The study shows that an alternative extracellular electron transfer mechanism other than the classical 'direct-contact' mechanism may be simultaneously employed by Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 during solid-phase metal reduction. This conclusion is supported by analysis of the bioreduction kinetics of hematite nanoparticles coupled with microscopic investigations of cell-mineral interactions. The reduction kinetics of metal-oxide nanoparticles were examined to determine how S. oneidensis utilizes these environmentally-relevant solid-phase electron acceptors. Nanoparticles involved in geochemical reactions show different properties relative to larger particles of the same phase, and their reactivity is predicted to change as a function of size. To demonstrate these size-dependent effects, the surface area normalized reduction rates of hematite nanoparticles by S. oneidensis MR-1 with lactate as the sole electron donor were measured. As evident from whole cell TEM analysis, the mode of nanoparticle adhesion to cells is different between the more aggregated, pseudo-hexagonal to irregular shaped 11 nm, 12 nm, 99 nm and the less aggregated 30 nm and 43 nm rhombohedral particles. The 11 nm, 12 nm and 99 nm particles show less cell contact and coverage than the 30 nm and 43 nm particles but still show significant rates of reduction. This leads to the provisional speculation that S. oneidensis MR-1 employs a pathway of indirect electron transfer in conjunction with the direct-contact pathway, and the relative importance of the mechanism employed depends upon aggregation level and the shape of the particles or crystal faces exposed. In accord with the proposed increase in electronic band-gap for hematite nanoparticles, the smallest particles (11 nm) exhibit one order of magnitude decrease in reduction when compared with larger (99 nm) particles, and the 12 nm rates fall in between these two. This effect may also be due to the passivation of the mineral and cell surfaces by Fe(II), or decreasing solubility due to decrease in size. / Ph. D.

Nos últimos anos, a preparação de substâncias enantiomericamente puras tornou-se uma preocupação constante e um desafio para a indústria. Tal fato é consequência da relação tênue entre a estrutura espacial das substâncias e os diferentes sabores, odores, processos farmacocinéticos e farmacodinâmicos e toxicidade que elas desempenham no organismo. Nesse contexto, a síntese assimétrica de compostos carbonílicos ?-alquil substituídos opticamente ativos tem recebido grande atenção já que estes são importantes blocos de construção na síntese de fármacos quirais e produtos naturais. Assim, o presente trabalho buscou o desenvolvimento de metodologias que permitissem a preparação desses compostos enantiomericamente puros através do controle na formação de centros estereogênicos usando a biocatálise. Para isso, foram preparadas diversas olefinas ativadas por grupos retiradores de elétrons (carbonila) utilizando dois procedimentos, a saber, reações de condensação aldólica e esterificação. Esses compostos carbonílicos ?,?-insaturados foram obtidos com bons rendimentos (48-94%) e foram submetidos à reduções biocatalíticas mediadas por células íntegras de micro-organismos. Inicialmente, utilizou-se a olefina (E)-4-fenil-3-metil-3-buten-2-ona (51a) como substrato modelo para a otimização das condições experimentais e determinação daquela que fornecesse o produto biorreduzido com a melhor conversão e pureza enantiomérica. Nesses testes, avaliaram-se diversos parâmetros reacionais, tais como, composição do meio reacional (aquoso, bifásico e tamponante), presença de aditivos (glicose e catalisador de transferência de fase), diferentes micro-organismos e efeito do uso de resina adsorvente Amberlite XAD-7. Dessa forma, a biorredução em meio aquoso, sem aditivos, mediada pela levedura LSC-II e com a utilização da resina Amberlite XAD-7 foi a condição reacional que apresentou o melhor excesso enantiomérico (81%) e foi a selecionada para um estudo metodológico que avaliou os efeitos estérico e eletrônico dos substituintes. Observou-se que a posição do substituinte no ?-aril, o alongamento do ?-substituinte e a adição de um grupamento éster apresentaram um importante papel na estereosseletividade da reação. Por fim, avaliou-se a aplicação da metodologia na síntese enantiosseletiva da muguesia, uma fragrância floral. Os resultados obtidos revelaram o grande potencial da metodologia na biorredução quimiosseletiva de compostos carbonílicos ?,?-insaturados e preparação de substâncias opticamente ativas. / In recent years, the preparation of enantiomerically pure compounds has become a concern and a challenge to the industry. This fact is a consequence of the tenuous relationship between the spatial structure of substances and the different flavors, odors, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes and toxicity that they play in the body. In this context, the asymmetric synthesis of ?-alkyl substituted optically active carbonyl compounds has received great attention because they are important building blocks in the synthesis of chiral drugs and natural products. Thus, this study aimed to develop methodologies that allow the preparation of this enantiomerically pure compounds by controlling the formation of stereogenic centers using biocatalysis. To this end, various activated olefins substituted with electron withdrawing groups (carbonyl) were synthesized using two procedures, aldol condensation and esterification reactions. These ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl compounds were obtained in good yields (48-94%) and subjected to the biocatalytic reduction mediated by whole cells of microorganisms. Initially, we used the olefin (E)-3-methyl-4-phenyl-3-buten-2-one (51a) as a model substrate for the optimization of the experimental conditions and determine wich one provide the product with better conversion and enantiomeric purity. In these tests, we evaluated various reaction parameters such as the composition of the reaction medium (aqueous, biphasic and buffer), the presence of additives (glucose and phase transfer catalyst), different microorganisms and adsorbing effect of using Amberlite XAD-7. Thus, the biorreduction in aqueous medium, without additives, mediated by LSC-II yeast and with the application of Amberlite XAD-7 was the reaction condition that presented the best enantiomeric excess (81%) and was selected for a methodological study that evaluated the steric and electronic effects of the substituents. It was observed that the substituent in the ?-position of the aryl group, the size increase of the ?-substituent and the presence of an ester group had an important role in the stereoselectivity of the reaction. Finally, application of the methodology on muguesia enantioselective synthesis, a floral fragrance, was evaluated. The results obtained showed the high potential of the methodology in chemoselective bioreduction of ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl compounds and preparation of optically active substances.