The experiment in this thesis involves a study of some 1-alkyl-1,2-dihydro-3-hydroxybenzo[g]quinoxaline-5,10-diones.

A new approach was taken in the elucidation of the stereochemistry of the symmetrically 1,4-disubstituted 1,4-dihydronaphthalene systems which show deceptively simple NMR spectra. Thus, the stereochemistry of 1,4-di-tert-butyl-1,4-dihydronaphthalene was established unequivocally. The epoxide derivative, the subject compound, 1,4-di-tertbutyl-2, 3-epoxy-1, 4-dihydronaphthalene, was formed and its trans stereochemistry was established by ¹H NMR and ¹³C NMR. A lanthanide shift study was also conducted on the epoxide derivative, further proving the trans stereochemistry. One of the lanthanide shifted spectra was analyzed using the LAACOON III computer program and the true coupling constants obtained this way were in excellent agreement with the experimental spectrum. Establishing the trans stereochemistry of the epoxide derivative proved the trans stereochemistry of 1,4-di-tert-butyl-1,4-dihydronaphthalene.

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No / Lipidomics aim to generate qualitative and quantitative information on different classes of lipids and their species, and when applied in conjunction with proteomic and genomic assays, facilitate the comprehensive study of lipid metabolism in cellular, organ or body systems. Advances in mass spectrometry have underpinned the expansion of lipidomic methodologies. Prostanoids are potent autacoids present in a plethora of cellular systems, known best for their intimate role in inflammation. Electrospray ionisation (ESI) allows the efficient ionisation of prostanoids in aqueous systems. ESI can be readily coupled to liquid chromatography (LC) followed by tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS)-based detection, thus allowing the development of a potent and selective LC/ESI-MS/MS quantitative assays. The protocol we describe in this chapter outlines the steps we follow to a) extract prostanoids from solid or liquid samples, b) semi-purify the metabolites using solid phase extraction c) set-up the HPLC separation using reverse phase chromatography and d) set up the MS/MS assay using a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer. The experimental details and notes presented here are based on the detailed protocols followed in our group

Les oxydations sur les bases nucléiques constituent l’une des sources principale d’apparition de lésions sur l’ADN, qui peuvent être mutagènes ou létales pour les cellules en l’absence de réparation de l’ADN. La Formamidopyrimidine-ADN glycosylase (Fpg), une enzyme procaryote du système de réparation de l’ADN par excision de base (BER), initie la réparation d’un large panel de lésions de ce type via ses activités ADN glycosylase (excision de la base oxydée) et AP lyase (clivage du site abasique par ß,d-élimination). Nous avons réalisé des études fonctionnelles par des techniques biochimiques et structurales par cristallographie des rayons X afin de préciser la spécificité de substrat et le mécanisme catalytique de Fpg. Ainsi, nous avons pu mettre en évidence des déterminants structuraux permettant à cette enzyme d’accommoder des lésions de tailles très différentes dans son site actif, en l’occurrence des résidus 2,6-diamino-4-hydroxy-5-formamidopyrimidine (FapyG) substitués ou non en N7 par des adduits encombrants. D’autre part, nous avons caractérisé structuralement et fonctionnellement la reconnaissance et l’excision par Fpg d’une lésion pyrimidique, la 5-hydroxy-5-méthyle-hydantoïne (Hyd). Ainsi, nous avons montré que cette lésion appariée à une cytosine était un bon substrat pour l’enzyme, et nous avons précisé structuralement le mode de reconnaissance de l’Hyd par Fpg. D’autre part, nous avons mis en évidence un comportement inattendu de l’enzyme sur ce substrat. En l’occurrence, nous avons montré biochimiquement et structuralement qu’un pontage covalent se formait en quantités non négligeables entre Fpg et l’Hyd dans des conditions physiologiques. / Oxidations on nucleic bases constitute one of the major sources of DNA lesions appearance, which can be mutagenic or lethal for cells in the absence of DNA repair. The prokaryotic Formamidopyrimidine-DNA glycosylase (Fpg), a base excision DNA repair (BER) enzyme, initiate the repair of a wide range of such lesions via its DNA glycosylase (excision of the oxidized base) and AP lyase (cleavage of the AP site by ß,d-elimination) activities. We carried out functional studies by biochemical techniques and structural studies by X-ray crystallography so as to state Fpg’s substrate specificity and catalytic mechanism. Thus, we have been able to underline the structural determinants enabling this enzyme to accommodate lesions of very different sizes in its active site, in this case 2,6-diamino-4-hydroxy-5-formamidopyrimidine (FapyG) residues N7-substituted or not by bulky adducts. On the other hand, we structurally and functionally characterized the recognition and excision by Fpg of a pyrimidic lesion, the 5-hydroxy-5-methyl-hydantoin (Hyd). Thus, we have shown that this lesion paired with a cytosine was a good substrate for the enzyme, and stated structurally the recognition mode of Hyd by Fpg. On the other hand, we have underlined an unexpected behaviour of the enzyme on this substrate. In this case, we have biochemically and structurally shown that a covalent link was formed in sizeable quantities between Fpg and Hyd in physiological conditions.

La tuberculose est une maladie infectieuse extrêmement contagieuse qui dans sa forme simple peut être soignée et guérie. Cependant, des formes multirésistantes aux traitements classiques ont récemment fait leur apparition et le développement de nouvelles molécules constitue donc un enjeu majeur de santé publique. Le 3,3-diméthyl-1,2-dihydro-3H-benzofuro[3,2-f][1]benzopyrane est un produit possédant une activité antituberculeuse marquée, y compris sur des lignées résistantes. L’objectif des travaux réalisés ici est la recherche de composés de puissance accrue et l’élucidation du mécanisme d’action de cette série. Dans une première partie, des modifications structurales portant sur le cycle A sont présentées. Les résultats des tests biologiques ont permis de sélectionner des composés qui possèdent un index de sélectivité favorable entre l’activité antituberculeuse et la toxicité. Un composé de structure linéaire a également montré un profil d’activité intéressant. Les études de mécanisme d’action ont mis en évidence que les composés synthétisés affectent les synthèses des époxy-mycolates ainsi que celle des α-mycolates de la paroi cellulaire. Dans une deuxième partie l’influence des groupements en position 3 du 3,3-diméthyl-1,2-dihydro-3H-benzofuro[3,2-f][1]benzopyrane a été étudiée. Des composés possédants des chaines de longueur croissante en cette position ont été synthétisés. L’activité antituberculeuse des premiers produits obtenus, a été mesurée et a montré une importante influence du type de chaine introduit sur l’activité biologique. Les études présentées dans ce travail ont donc permis d’une part de préciser la cible cellulaire de ces molécules et d’autre part de sélectionner des composés peu cytotoxiques. / Tuberculosis is a highly contagious infectious disease which can be treated and cured in its simple form. However, multidrug resistant forms towards classic treatments have recently appeared and the development of new drugs is a major challenge for public health. The 3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dihydro-3H-benzofuro[3,2-f][1]benzopyran have a significant anti-TB activity, including resistant lines. The goal of this work is the research of more active compounds and the elucidation of the mechanism of action of this series. In a first part, modifications are introduced on A ring. The results of biological tests were permitted to select compounds that have a favorable selectivity index between tuberculosis activity and toxicity. A linear compound has also showed an interesting activity. Studies on mycolates biosynthesis revealed that the synthesized compounds affect the synthesis of epoxy-mycolates and α-mycolates of the cell wall. In the second part of this work the influence of groups introduced at position 3 of 3,3-dimethyl-1 ,2-dihydro-3H-benzofuro[3,2-f][1]benzopyran was studied. Compounds possessing different length chains at this position have been synthesized. Anti-TB activity of the first products obtained was measured and showed a significant influence of the type of chain introduced. The studies presented in this work permitted to define the cellular target of these compounds and on the other hand to select the compounds with lowest cytotoxicity.

O acetaldeído é um comprovado agente mutagênico e carcinogênico, pode ser produzido endogenamente pela oxidação do álcool ingerido em bebidas alcoólicas e alimentos ou exogenamente, inalado como poluente, advindo da oxidação de combustíveis fósseis e etanol. O efeito do acetaldeído foi avaliado em modelos celulares e animais com o propósito de avaliarmos o aumento do estresse oxidativo, por lipoperoxidação, fragmentação do DNA, e a formação de adutos DNA, tais como 8-oxo-7,8-dihidro-2-desoxiguanosina, além de, 1,N2-eteno-2-desoxiguanosina e 1,N2-propano-2-desoxiguanosina que foram analisados por HPLC acoplado a espectrometria de massa com a utilização de metodologia ultra-sensível e reprodutiva. O tratamento de fibroblastos pulmonares humanos normais (IMR-90) com diversas concentrações de acetaldeído (58 µM a 711 µM) resultou em aumentos de morte celular, lipoperoxidação, fragmentação do DNA, cálcio intracelular e adutos de DNA. O efeito protetor do licopeno (20 µM) foi comprovado minimizando todos os efeitos deletérios promovidos pelo acetaldeído. O tratamento dos ratos Wistar por 8 e 30 dias com 150 mg/kg e 60 mg/kg via intra-peritoneal ou gavage, evidenciaram os efeitos tóxicos provocados pelo acetaldeído, como aumento significativo de lipoperoxidação, adutos e fragmentação de DNA no fígado e cérebro destes animais. A detecção dos adutos de DNA se mostrou uma ferramenta importante para a detecção dos efeitos provocados por exposição ao aldeído. No tratamento de animais por inalação com variadas concentrações de acetaldeído, que expôs os animais a quantidades do aldeído similares às encontradas em atmosferas poluídas, foi observado aumento de lipoperoxidação, sendo este dose dependente no fígado e pulmão. Já no cérebro, os níveis de MDA foram significativamente maiores em 10 ppb e 30 ppb em relação a 0 ppb e controle, e diminuíram significativamente em 90 ppb. Em relação aos níveis de fragmentação do DNA, observamos no pulmão aumento foi dose dependente em relação à concentração de aldeído. A quantificação de 1,N2-εdGuo e 1,N2-propanodGuo mostrou aumentos de ambos os adutos no pulmão de todos animais expostos ao acetaldeído . No fígado, também, foram detectados aumentos nos níveis de 1,N2-propanodGuo. A formação de 8-oxo-7,8-dihidro-2-desoxiguanosina, 1,N2-eteno-2-desoxiguanosina e 1,N2-propano-2-desoxiguanosina na urina de moradores da cidade de São Paulo, também foi investigada, com o desenvolvimento de metodologia ultra-sensível e reprodutiva por HPLC e espectrometria de massa, que indicou a presença dos três adutos nas urinas analisadas. A detecção do 1,N2-propanodGuo na urina é inédita. Nossos resultados comprovam que o acetaldeído é um forte agente citotóxico e genotóxico, mesmo em concentrações muito baixas, podendo contribuir para o esclarecimento dos mecanismos de desenvolvimento de doenças atribuídas ao aldeído, como o câncer. Além disso, o desenvolvimento de metodologias ultra-sensíveis para detecção e quantificação de adutos na urina e DNA isolado contribui para o emprego destes adutos, em especial o 1,N2-propano- 2-desoxiguanosina, como possível biomarcador de exposição ao acetaldeído presente em atmosferas poluídas e em patologias associadas ao estresse redox e abuso de bebidas alcoólicas. / Acetaldehyde is a known mutagen and carcinogen that can be produced endogenously by ethanol oxidation or directly inhaled as an air pollutant produced by fuel oxidation. The toxicity of acetaldehyde was evaluated in vitro and in vivo models, by means of oxidative stress parameters such as lipid peroxidation (measured as malonaldialdehyde -MDA), DNA fragmentation and DNA adducts such as 8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-2-desoxiguanosine, 1,N2-eteno-2-desoxiguanosine and 1,N2-propano-2-desoxiguanosine, this adducts were analyzed by an ultra-sensible and reproducible HPLC coupled to mass spectrometry assay. Treatment of human normal fibroblast (IMR-90) with a wide range of concentrations (58 µM to 711 µM) resulted in an increase in citotoxicity, lipid peroxidation, DNA fragmentation, intracellular calcium release and DNA adducts. Furthermore, lycopene (20 µM) presented a protective effect against the cellular deleterious properties of acetaldehyde. Treatment of Wistar rats for 8 and 30 days with 150 mg/kg and 60 mg/kg intra-peritonially or by gavage resulted in increased toxicity, measured by lipid peroxidation and DNA damage in liver and brain. The detection of DNA adducts was shown an important tool for the identification of deleterious effects induced by exposure to the aldehyde. Animals treated by inhalation, of amounts commonly found in polluted air samples, presented increased levels of lipid peroxidation in a dose dependent manner in liver and lungs. Nevertheless, in the brain of those animals the higher concentration was devoid of toxic effect measured as MDA levels. Lung tissue presented increased levels of DNA fragmentation. Furthermore, increased levels of 1,N2-εdGuo and 1,N2-propanodGuo was also observed in lungs of all animals. In DNA from livers, 1,N2-propanodGuo presented increased levels. Formation of 8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-2-desoxiguanosine, 1,N2-eteno-2-desoxiguanosine and 1,N2-propano-2-desoxiguanosine in urine samples of people living in the city of São Paulo were also investigated using a newly developed and ultra-sensible methodology base in HPLC coupled to mass spectrometry. This methodology enabled us to detect, for the first time, the presence of 1,N2-propanodGuo in urine samples. In summary, our results demonstrate the acetaldehyde is a strong cytotoxic and genotoxic agent even at low concentrations, being able to contribute to the development of pathology such as cancer. Furthermore, the development of a very ultra-sensitive methodology for the detection of these adducts, mainly ,N2-propano- 2-desoxiguanosine, enables its use as a possible biomarker of acetaldehyde exposure in polluted air samples and in pathologies associated with redox unbalance and ethanol consumption.

xxv, 468 p. : ill. (some col.) A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number. / 1,2-Dihydro-1,2-azaborine is a six-membered aromatic heterocycle that is related to the quintessential aromatic molecule, benzene, via the replacement of a CC fragment in benzene with an isoelectronic BN bond-pair. Like the benzene motif, 1,2-dihydro-1,2-azaborine derivatives could provide opportunities in fields ranging from medicine to materials. Recent breakthroughs in the synthesis of 1,2-dihydro-1,2-azaborine have led to a burgeoning interest in this relatively unexplored heterocycle. This dissertation describes the synthesis, characterization, and potential applications of novel 1,2-dihydro1,2-azaborines. Chapter I reviews the chemistry of monocyclic and polycyclic BN-heterocycles over the last fifty years. Chapter II introduces the synthesis of numerous boron-substituted 1,2-dihydro-1,2-azaborine derivatives from a versatile precursor. Chapter III discusses the first successful synthesis of the parent 1,2-dihydro-1,2-azaborine, which is isoelectronic with benzene itself. An examination of the chemistry of 1,2-dihydro-1,2-azaborine provides a direct comparison of its properties relative to benzene. Chapter IV discusses the synthesis and characterization of 1,2-dihydro-1,2-azaborines incorporated into phenylacetylenic scaffolds. Chapter V discusses unrelated work on nitrated lipids, which was performed under the guidance of Professor Bruce Branchaud. The chapter introduces the importance of nitrated lipids in a biological context and details the synthetic achievements in this field. This dissertation includes previously published and unpublished co-authored material. / Committee in charge: Michael Haley, Chairperson, Chemistry; Shih-Yuan Liu, Advisor, Chemistry; David Tyler, Member, Chemistry; Raghuveer Parthasarathy, Outside Member, Physics

Made available in DSpace on 2015-05-14T13:21:26Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 arquivototal.pdf: 8587505 bytes, checksum: 3dc99b05c6b4e46c71e2ec550261f7cf (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-01-18 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / Among the heterocyclic compounds, 1,3,4-oxadiazole represents an important unit for the development of new drugs, since compounds containing this unit present a broad spectrum of biological activities such as antibacterial, antifungal, analgesic, anti- inflammatory, antiviral, antitumor, antihypertensive, anticonvulsant, etc. We describe the synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activity of heterocyclic compounds of class 2,3-dihydro- 1,3,4-oxadiazole, specifically, 3-acetyl-2,5-diaryl-2,3-dihydro-1,3,4-oxadiazole, that were obtained as racemic mixture from the reaction of cyclization of N-acylhydrazones using acetic anhydride. Compounds were divided into three sets congeners as follows: series 1 (2-aryl-3- acetyl-5-(pyridin-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1,3,4-oxadiazol), series 2 (2-(5-nitrofuran-2-yl)-3-acetyl- 5-aryl-2,3-dihydro-1,3,4-oxadiazol) and series 3 (2-(4-acetoxyphenyl)-3-acetyl-5- aryl-2,3- dihydro-1,3,4-oxadiazol). All compounds were characterized by spectroscopic techniques IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR and mass spectrometry. In the evaluation of the in vitro antimicrobial activity, compounds of the series 2 exhibit efficient activity against several strains of Staphylococcus aureus with minimum inhibitory concentration in the range of 8 to 32μg/mL, being more potent than the standard drug chloramphenicol, and good antifungal activity against six Candida strains with minimum inhibitory concentration values ranging from 64 to 512 μg/mL. / Entre os compostos heterocíclicos, 1,3,4-oxadiazol representa uma importante unidade de construção para o desenvolvimento de novos fármacos, uma vez que compostos que contém esta unidade possuem um amplo espectro de atividades biológicas tais como: antibacteriana, antifúngica, analgésica, anti-inflamatória, antiviral, antitumoral, antihipertensiva, anticonvulsivante, etc. Neste trabalho, descreve-se a síntese, caracterização e atividade antimicrobiana de compostos heterocíclicos da classe 2,3-diidro-1,3,4-oxadiazol, especificamente, 3-acetil-2,5-diaril-2,3-diidro-1,3,4-oxadiazol, que foram obtidos como mistura racêmica a partir da reação de ciclização de N-acilhidrazonas usando anidrido acético. Os compostos foram divididos em três séries congêneres como: série 1 (2-aril-3-acetil-5- (piridin-4-il)-2,3-diidro-1,3,4-oxadiazol), série 2 (2-(5-nitrofuranil)-3-acetil-5-aril-2,3-diidro- 1,3,4-oxadiazol) e série 3 (2-(4-acetoxifenil)-3-acetil-5-aril-2,3-diidro-1,3,4-oxadiazol). Todos os novos compostos foram devidamente caracterizados por técnicas espectroscópicas de IV, RMN de 1H e 13C e espectrometria de massa. Na avaliação da atividade antimicrobiana in vitro, os compostos da série 2 exibiram eficiente atividade frente a diversas linhagens de Staphylococcus aureus ensaiadas com concentração inibitória mínima na faixa de 8-32μg/mL, sendo mais potente do que o fármaco padrão cloranfenicol, e boa atividade antifúngica contra seis linhagens de Candida com concentração inibitória mínima na faixa de 64 a 512μg/mL.

O acetaldeído é um comprovado agente mutagênico e carcinogênico, pode ser produzido endogenamente pela oxidação do álcool ingerido em bebidas alcoólicas e alimentos ou exogenamente, inalado como poluente, advindo da oxidação de combustíveis fósseis e etanol. O efeito do acetaldeído foi avaliado em modelos celulares e animais com o propósito de avaliarmos o aumento do estresse oxidativo, por lipoperoxidação, fragmentação do DNA, e a formação de adutos DNA, tais como 8-oxo-7,8-dihidro-2-desoxiguanosina, além de, 1,N2-eteno-2-desoxiguanosina e 1,N2-propano-2-desoxiguanosina que foram analisados por HPLC acoplado a espectrometria de massa com a utilização de metodologia ultra-sensível e reprodutiva. O tratamento de fibroblastos pulmonares humanos normais (IMR-90) com diversas concentrações de acetaldeído (58 µM a 711 µM) resultou em aumentos de morte celular, lipoperoxidação, fragmentação do DNA, cálcio intracelular e adutos de DNA. O efeito protetor do licopeno (20 µM) foi comprovado minimizando todos os efeitos deletérios promovidos pelo acetaldeído. O tratamento dos ratos Wistar por 8 e 30 dias com 150 mg/kg e 60 mg/kg via intra-peritoneal ou gavage, evidenciaram os efeitos tóxicos provocados pelo acetaldeído, como aumento significativo de lipoperoxidação, adutos e fragmentação de DNA no fígado e cérebro destes animais. A detecção dos adutos de DNA se mostrou uma ferramenta importante para a detecção dos efeitos provocados por exposição ao aldeído. No tratamento de animais por inalação com variadas concentrações de acetaldeído, que expôs os animais a quantidades do aldeído similares às encontradas em atmosferas poluídas, foi observado aumento de lipoperoxidação, sendo este dose dependente no fígado e pulmão. Já no cérebro, os níveis de MDA foram significativamente maiores em 10 ppb e 30 ppb em relação a 0 ppb e controle, e diminuíram significativamente em 90 ppb. Em relação aos níveis de fragmentação do DNA, observamos no pulmão aumento foi dose dependente em relação à concentração de aldeído. A quantificação de 1,N2-εdGuo e 1,N2-propanodGuo mostrou aumentos de ambos os adutos no pulmão de todos animais expostos ao acetaldeído . No fígado, também, foram detectados aumentos nos níveis de 1,N2-propanodGuo. A formação de 8-oxo-7,8-dihidro-2-desoxiguanosina, 1,N2-eteno-2-desoxiguanosina e 1,N2-propano-2-desoxiguanosina na urina de moradores da cidade de São Paulo, também foi investigada, com o desenvolvimento de metodologia ultra-sensível e reprodutiva por HPLC e espectrometria de massa, que indicou a presença dos três adutos nas urinas analisadas. A detecção do 1,N2-propanodGuo na urina é inédita. Nossos resultados comprovam que o acetaldeído é um forte agente citotóxico e genotóxico, mesmo em concentrações muito baixas, podendo contribuir para o esclarecimento dos mecanismos de desenvolvimento de doenças atribuídas ao aldeído, como o câncer. Além disso, o desenvolvimento de metodologias ultra-sensíveis para detecção e quantificação de adutos na urina e DNA isolado contribui para o emprego destes adutos, em especial o 1,N2-propano- 2-desoxiguanosina, como possível biomarcador de exposição ao acetaldeído presente em atmosferas poluídas e em patologias associadas ao estresse redox e abuso de bebidas alcoólicas. / Acetaldehyde is a known mutagen and carcinogen that can be produced endogenously by ethanol oxidation or directly inhaled as an air pollutant produced by fuel oxidation. The toxicity of acetaldehyde was evaluated in vitro and in vivo models, by means of oxidative stress parameters such as lipid peroxidation (measured as malonaldialdehyde -MDA), DNA fragmentation and DNA adducts such as 8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-2-desoxiguanosine, 1,N2-eteno-2-desoxiguanosine and 1,N2-propano-2-desoxiguanosine, this adducts were analyzed by an ultra-sensible and reproducible HPLC coupled to mass spectrometry assay. Treatment of human normal fibroblast (IMR-90) with a wide range of concentrations (58 µM to 711 µM) resulted in an increase in citotoxicity, lipid peroxidation, DNA fragmentation, intracellular calcium release and DNA adducts. Furthermore, lycopene (20 µM) presented a protective effect against the cellular deleterious properties of acetaldehyde. Treatment of Wistar rats for 8 and 30 days with 150 mg/kg and 60 mg/kg intra-peritonially or by gavage resulted in increased toxicity, measured by lipid peroxidation and DNA damage in liver and brain. The detection of DNA adducts was shown an important tool for the identification of deleterious effects induced by exposure to the aldehyde. Animals treated by inhalation, of amounts commonly found in polluted air samples, presented increased levels of lipid peroxidation in a dose dependent manner in liver and lungs. Nevertheless, in the brain of those animals the higher concentration was devoid of toxic effect measured as MDA levels. Lung tissue presented increased levels of DNA fragmentation. Furthermore, increased levels of 1,N2-εdGuo and 1,N2-propanodGuo was also observed in lungs of all animals. In DNA from livers, 1,N2-propanodGuo presented increased levels. Formation of 8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-2-desoxiguanosine, 1,N2-eteno-2-desoxiguanosine and 1,N2-propano-2-desoxiguanosine in urine samples of people living in the city of São Paulo were also investigated using a newly developed and ultra-sensible methodology base in HPLC coupled to mass spectrometry. This methodology enabled us to detect, for the first time, the presence of 1,N2-propanodGuo in urine samples. In summary, our results demonstrate the acetaldehyde is a strong cytotoxic and genotoxic agent even at low concentrations, being able to contribute to the development of pathology such as cancer. Furthermore, the development of a very ultra-sensitive methodology for the detection of these adducts, mainly ,N2-propano- 2-desoxiguanosine, enables its use as a possible biomarker of acetaldehyde exposure in polluted air samples and in pathologies associated with redox unbalance and ethanol consumption.