Occurrence Of Synergism Research Articles

Geoenvironmetal assessment of different types of cryolithic soils in Western Yakutia under the conditions of diamond-mining operations

The problems of geoenvironmental consequences of mining operations are especially acute in the arctic and subarctic regions, where the spread of permafrost significantly reduces the buffering capacity of landscapes. The article presents data on the content of heavy metals in the soil cover of the transient zone between the middle taiga and north taiga landscapes of Western Yakutia under the conditions of mining operations and assesses the resistance of different types of soils to heavy metals pollution. Field and laboratory works were carried out in August 2022. The heavy metals content was determined by atomic absorption spectrometry. Specialized software was used for analysis, such as MS Excel 2013, Statistica 12.0, and QGis 3.26.1. Calculation of organic forms of heavy metals in soil solutions was performed using the NICA-Donnan model. In the course of studies, the structure of the soil cover in the Nakyn kimberlite field in the conditions of the mining industrial complex operation was determined and a sketch map of the soil cover of the territory was compiled. The geochemical series of the studied heavy metals is as follows according to the degree of concentration of heavy metals in cryolithic soils: Pb > Zn > Ni > Cu > Cd > As > Hg. Positive correlations between humus and Cd, Pb, Zn, as well as the occurrence of synergism in the Pb–Cd, Zn–Pb, Zn–Cu pairs were revealed. The soils organic matter enhances migration of heavy metals. The man-made input of Ni and Zn in cryolithic soils will lead to increase of mobile fraction. Cd is more mobile in pale-yellow carbonate and cryogenic soils. The regional background level of heavy metals for these types of soils was calculated, which can be used in future works when the intensity of mining operations increases.

Vicenin-2 and vitexin participate in the in vitromodulation of the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities exerted by two Urtica circularis extracts

Urtica circularisis an Argentinean species traditionally used to treat inflammation symptoms and oxidative stress-related diseases. Considering the uses in folk medicine, the purpose of this work was to evaluate and compare the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of two different U. circularisextracts. The contribution of vicenin-2 and vitexin, two compounds identified in the phytochemical analysis, in the biological activity of the extracts was evaluated. The anti-inflammatory activity of the extracts and the isolated compounds was tested on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated macrophages, while the antioxidant activity was evaluated through the 2,2 ́ diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical and 2,2 ́-azinobis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt (ABTS) scavenging activities. The popular uses of both extracts were validated, i.e., the use of U. circularisethanol extract for the treatment of inflammation, and the use of the aqueous extract to treat oxidative stress related-diseases. The differences in the biological activities observed between the extracts are probably due to qualitative and/or quantitative differences in the chemical composition and/or the occurrence of synergism between compounds.

Insecticidal activity of mixtures ofBacillus thuringiensiscrystals with plant oils ofSinapis albaandAzadirachta indica

The main purpose of this study was to determine the insecticidal activity of mixtures ofBacillus thuringiensiscrystalline toxins and plant substances that could contribute to create a new bioinsecticide of high efficiency. We decided to determine the toxicity of crystals ofB. thuringiensisMPU B9 isolate, azadirachtin (NeemAzal), mustard oil and their mixtures against lepidopteran pests:Cydia pomonella,Spodoptera exiguaandDendrolimus pini. The interaction of the components in mixtures against insects was evaluated and their utility in plant protection was assessed. The crystals and plant substances showed synergistic effect against all insect species. The occurrence of synergism between two components depended on the ratio of their concentration in mixtures. Slight amount of one of the components added to the mixture led to enhanced toxicity of the preparation. The supplementation of mustard oil withB. thuringiensistoxins from up to 0.3% of the mixture resulted in more than twofold higher observed mortality of L1 larvae ofD. piniin comparison with expected mortality. The beneficial insecticidal effect of the mustard oil and crystals mixture was also noted when crystals comprised up to 1.3% and from 7 to 20% against L1 caterpillars ofC. pomonellaand L3 larvae ofS. exigua, respectively. The insecticidal efficient effect was achieved when mixture ofB. thuringiensiscrystals and azadirachtin was used against the three species of lepidopteran pests. The combinations in which components interacted synergistically against caterpillars are potentially useful for making a new bioinsecticide for controlling lepidopteran pests in plant protection.

Effects of diuron and carbofuran and their mixtures on the microalgae Raphidocelis subcapitata

In aquatic environments, organisms are often exposed to mixtures of several pesticides. In this study, the effects of carbofuran and diuron and their mixtures on the microalgae Raphidocelis subcapitata were investigated. For this purpose, toxicity tests were performed with the single compounds (active ingredients and commercial formulations) and their combinations (only active ingredients). According to the results, the toxicity of active ingredients and their commercial formulations to R. subcapitata was similar. In the single exposures, both carbofuran and diuron inhibited significantly the R. subcapitata growth and caused physiological (chlorophyll a content) and morphological (complexity and cell size) changes in cells, as captured by flow cytometry single-cell properties. Regarding the mixture toxicity tests, data fitted to both reference models, concentration addition (CA) and independent action (IA), and evidenced significant deviations. After the CA fitting, dose-ratio dependent deviation had the best fit to the data, demonstrating synergism caused mainly by diuron and antagonism caused mainly by carbofuran. After fitting the IA model, a synergistic deviation represented the best fit for the diuron and carbofuran mixtures. In general, the two reference models indicated the occurrence of synergism in the mixtures of these compounds, especially when diuron was the dominant chemical in the combinations. The increased toxicity caused by the mixture of these pesticides could pose a greater environmental risk for phytoplankton. Thus, exposure to diuron and carbofuran mixtures must also be considered in risk assessments, since the combination of these compounds may result in more severe effects on algae population growth than single exposures.

Anti-Invasive and Anti-Proliferative Synergism between Docetaxel and a Polynuclear Pd-Spermine Agent.

The present work is aimed at evaluating the antitumour properties of a Pd(II) dinuclear complex with the biogenic polyamine spermine, by investigating: i) the anti-angiogenic and anti-migration properties of a Pd(II) dinuclear complex with spermine (Pd2Spm); ii) the anti-proliferative activity of Pd2Spm against a triple negative human breast carcinoma (MDA-MB-231); and finally iii) the putative interaction mediated by combination of Pd2Spm with Docetaxel. Anti-invasive (anti-angiogenic and anti-migratory) as well as anti-proliferative capacities were assessed, for different combination schemes and drug exposure times, using the CAM assay and VEGFR2 activity measurement, the MatrigelTM method and the SRB proliferation test. The results thus obtained evidence the ability of Pd2Spm to restrict angiogenesis and cell migration: Pd2Spm induced a marked inhibition of migration (43.8±12.2%), and a higher inhibition of angiogenesis (81.8±4.4% for total length values, at 4 μM) as compared to DTX at the clinical dosage 4x10-2 μM (26.4±14.4%; n = 4 to 11). Combination of Pd2Spm/DTX was more effective as anti-invasive and anti-proliferative than DTX or Pd2Spm in sole administration, which is compatible with the occurrence of synergism: for the anti-angiogenic effect, IC50(Pd2Spm/DTX) = 0.5/0.5x10-2 μM vs IC50(DTX) = 1.7x10-2 μM and IC50(Pd2Spm) = 1.6 μM. In conclusion, the reported effects of Pd2Spm on angiogenesis, migration and proliferation showed that this compound is a promising therapeutic agent against this type of breast cancer. Moreover, combined administration of Pd2Spm and DTX was found to trigger a substantial synergetic effect regarding angiogenesis inhibition as well as anti-migratory and anti-proliferative activities reinforcing the putative use of Pd(II) complexes in chemotherapeutic regimens. This is a significant outcome, aiming at the application of these combined strategies towards metastatic breast cancer (or other type of resistant cancers), justifying further studies that include pre-clinical trials.

Dispersion media based on water-soluble binary compositions of PEG-nonionic surface-active substances for abrasive metalworking

The results of an investigation of the dispersion, rheological, and surface-active properties of aqueous emulsions of nonionic superficially active substance (SAS) and water-soluble binary compositions of polyethylene glycol (PEG)-nonionic SAS are represented. Synergism in the dispersing effect of both components of water binary compositions is revealed during the abrasive working of iron, copper, and aluminum alloys. The occurrence of synergism is explained by the formation of intermolecular complexes of PEG-nonionic SAS, which is indicated by the results of investigations of the concentration dependence of dynamic viscosity and surface tension of compositions. The occurrence magnitude of the synergism of the dispersion properties of components of compositions of PEG-nonionic SAS is determined by the selectivity of the adsorption interaction of intermolecular complexes relative to the freshly formed surface of dispersed alloys.

Experimental Design Applied for Cost and Efficiency of Antioxidants in Biodiesel

AbstractOxidation stability is a parameter of great importance for biodiesel quality control to both producers and subsequent consumers. To maintain the quality of biodiesel, currently the most effective and economical method is the addition of antioxidants that prevent or retard the biofuel oxidation reaction. In this study, efficiency and cost of synthetic antioxidants added to B100 biodiesel from soybean oil and pork fat were evaluated, using butylhydroxyanisole (BHA), butylhydroxytoluene (BHT) and tert‐butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), in pure form or in mixtures, according to a simplex‐centroid mixture experimental design. Results demonstrate an increased induction period (IP) in all trials when compared to the control sample, and TBHQ was the only antioxidant alone that met all the specification standards, while BHT and BHA alone met only the American standard specifications. The antioxidant mixture that presented the highest synergistic effect was that of TBHQ and BHA. Multi‐response optimization indicated an optimum formulation containing 75 % TBHQ and 25 % BHA with an IP of 7.27 h at 110 °C and the antioxidant mixture cost of 31.31 USD, to be added for a ton of biodiesel. This simplex‐centroid mixture experimental design shows an ability to be applied in the biodiesel, oils and fats industry to evaluate the oxidation stability and the occurrence of synergism between different mixtures of synthetic or natural antioxidants and their costs.

Interações entre herbicidas e protetores para o controle de capim-annoni em pastagem natural

A similaridade botânica do capim-annoni com as espécies forrageiras nativas ou cultivadas dificultam o seu controle em pastagens naturais. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito de associações entre herbicidas e protetores sobre o controle de capim-annoni e a seletividade em pastagem natural. Foram realizados dois experimentos a campo em área de pastagem natural típica do Bioma Pampa avaliando-se herbicidas aplicados em pré e pós-emergência. Outro experimento foi conduzido em casa de vegetação com as espécies capim-annoni e grama forquilha onde foram avaliados os herbicidas glufosinate-ammonium e imazethapyr. Em ambos os experimentos os herbicidas foram avaliados isolados ou em associação com os protetores anidrido naftálico, dietholate e fluxofenim. Os experimentos a campo demonstraram que os herbicidas aplicados em pré ou pós-emergência em interação com os protetores não proporcionaram controle satisfatório do capim-annoni e nem aumento da seletividade à pastagem natural. Por outro lado, o experimento em condições controladas indicou a ocorrência de sinergismo do herbicida glufosinate-ammonium em interação com os protetores anidrido naftálico, dietholate e fluxofenim sobre o capim-annoni. As diferenças relacionadas a estádio de desenvolvimento e densidade de infestação estão relacionadas as variações das respostas nos estudos a campo e em condições controladas. A utilização de herbicidas em associações com protetores apresenta potencialidade de controle seletivo de capim-annoni quando aplicado em plantas em estádios iniciais de desenvolvimento.

Synergism effects for Escherichia coli inactivation applying the combined ozone and chlorine disinfection method

Water disinfection assays were carried out using ozone and chlorine in non‐sequential steps – the individual method – and in sequential steps – the combined ozone/chlorine method. Escherichia coli strain ATCC 11229 was used as the indicator microorganism. For the assays using the individual method, the applied dosages of ozone were 2.0, 3.0 and 5.0 mg/L, and 2.0 and 5.0 mg/L of chlorine were used. For the assays applying the combined method, the dosages (dosage combination) were, in mg/L: 2.0 O3 + 2.0 Cl2, 3.0 O3 + 2.0 Cl2, 5.0 O3 + 2.0 Cl2 and 2.0 O3 + 5.0 Cl2. The applied contact times were 5, 10, 15 and 20 minutes for the individual method as well as for the combined method. For all used dosages and contact times, E. coli inactivation was superior to the inactivation obtained in the individual method, indicating the occurrence of synergism for E. coli inactivation in the combined method.

Sinergismo potencial entre herbicidas inibidores do fotossistema II e da síntese de carotenóides

Herbicidas inibidores do transporte de elétrons na fotossíntese geram estresse oxidativo. Esse estresse normalmente é amenizado pela ação dos carotenóides que dissipam a energia acumulada na forma de calor. Assim, hipotetiza-se que misturas entre herbicidas inibidores do transporte de elétrons, em nível do fotossistema II, e inibidores da síntese de carotenóides possam resultar em sinergismo. O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar a existência de sinergismo em misturas com herbicidas pertencentes aos dois mecanismos de ação acima mencionados. Para tanto, foram conduzidos dois experimentos: um, com a cultura do milho, nos EUA, em 1998; e outro com cultura da soja, no Brasil, em 1998/99. No experimento com milho, testou-se isoxaflutole nas doses de 0 e 52,5g ha-1 e atrazine nas doses de 0 e 840g ha-1, isolados e em mistura. No experimento com soja, testou-se metribuzin, nas doses de 0 e 280g ha-1, e clomazone, nas doses de 0 e 560g ha-1, isolados e em mistura, bem como tratamentos adicionais isolados de metribuzin 560g ha-1, clomazone 1.120g ha-1 e testemunha capinada. Na cultura do milho, foram avaliadas as densidades de Abutilon theophrasti (ABUTH), Ipomoea hederacea (IPOHE) e Amaranthus retroflexus (AMARE) aos 52 dias após a aplicação dos herbicidas (DAA) e o rendimento de grãos de milho. Na cultura da soja, foram avaliadas aos 55 DAA, a porcentagem de cobertura e controle de Bidens pilosa (BIDPI), sua densidade aos 30 e 55 DAA, além de massa seca, área foliar e rendimento de grãos de soja. Os resultados indicaram a ocorrência de antagonismo entre os herbicidas, no controle de ABUTH e IPOHE, mas sinergismo entre os mesmos, quando se considera o rendimento de grãos de milho. Para BIDPI, verificou-se sinergismo entre os herbicidas nos percentuais de cobertura e controle, sem valores conclusivos nas demais variáveis. Conclui-se que, embora seja complexa a comprovação de sinergismo a campo, os resultados indicam, ao menos para uma espécie, a ocorrência de sinergismo na mistura entre inibidores do FSII e da síntese de carotenóides.

Occurrence of synergism between phospholipids and prostaglandins in extracts of some tissues of commercial squid

The phospholipid compositions, prostaglandin-like activities, and ratios of prostaglandins of groups of E, F and A in prostaglandin extracts of some organs of two species of commercial squid have been investigated.

Vancomycin-gentamicin synergism revisited: effect of gentamicin susceptibility of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Vancomycin monotherapy of deep-seated staphylococcal infection may be associated with poor bacteriological response. We evaluated 24 unique patient isolates of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) for vancomycin-gentamicin synergism by determining time-kill curves for vancomycin at 10 micrograms/ml and gentamicin at 1 microgram/ml. Nine MRSA strains showed high-level gentamicin resistance (HLGR) (MIC, > 500 micrograms/ml), and 15 did not. Vancomycin-gentamicin demonstrated synergism against none of the HLGR strains. For the non-HLGR strains, gentamicin agar dilution MICs ranged from 0.5 to > 128 micrograms/ml. Vancomycin-gentamicin demonstrated synergism against six of these strains and indifference against nine of them. There was no relationship between the agar dilution MIC of gentamicin and the occurrence of synergism against non-HLGR strains. We conclude that a gentamicin MIC of > 500 micrograms/ml predicts a lack of vancomycin-gentamicin synergism for strains of MRSA. For non-HLGR strains, synergism is not predictable from the gentamicin MIC.

Thermo-Oxidation of Polyethylene Stabilized with Irganox 1010 and Tinuvin 622

Abstract Thermal oxidation of polyethylene stabilized with the mixture of Irganox 1010 and sterically hindered amine Tinuvin 622 confirmed that the occurrence of synergism or antagonism in the effect of sterically hindered amines towards antioxidants is concentration dependent. Provided that the concentration of phenolic antioxidant Irganox 1010 in polytheylene exceeds that of Tinuvin 622, synergism is observed at 185 and 190°C. Chemiluminescence, oxygen absorption method, nonisothermal differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and differential thermal analysis (DTA) were used for testing of stabilizing efficiency of mixtures of stabilizers and the mutual correspondence of the results have been pointed out.