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Computational Study Of Novel Fxbn Spin Trap Analogs With Hydroxyl Radicals, Alexis Harvey
Computational Study Of Novel Fxbn Spin Trap Analogs With Hydroxyl Radicals, Alexis Harvey
Undergraduate Honors Theses
Free radicals are reactive molecules, which makes them difficult to study. Learning more about free radicals is necessary since they are implicated in many diseases and conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and aging. Spin traps are molecules that can be used to stabilize free radicals to allow time for the free radicals to be characterized. The purpose of this research was to examine four novel spin traps that combine the properties of existing spin traps to possibly create more effective spin traps. The four novel molecules in question were designed by taking the 4-methylfuroxanyl ring from the α(Z)-(3-methylfuroxan-4-yl)-N-t-butylnitrone spin trap …
Computational Quantum Study Of Intermediates Formed During The Partial Oxidation Of Melatonin, Oladun Oladiran
Computational Quantum Study Of Intermediates Formed During The Partial Oxidation Of Melatonin, Oladun Oladiran
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Melatonin is a neurohormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain. It functions as an antioxidant to scavenge free radicals. Free radicals are reactive species; they often oxidize the cells leading to oxidative stress which may lead to severe health complications. Reaction of melatonin with free radicals is known to be stepwise, as such the stability of the intermediates can be examined. Thus, the possibility of using melatonin as an in vivo spin trap can be determined. Spin traps allow characterization of unstable radical species using electron spin resonance spectroscopy. In this research, ab initio quantum chemistry techniques were …