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Burtic SR, Castiglione L, Murariu M, Rosca O, Dumitru C, Neagoe O. Assessment of Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Anal Fissures: A 1-Year Follow-Up Study before and after Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Injection. J Clin Med 2024; 13:316. [PMID: 38256449 PMCID: PMC10816032 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13020316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
Abstract
This longitudinal study aimed to assess the quality of life in patients with anal fissures treated with botulinum toxin (Botox) injections over a one-year period. The study hypothesized that Botox injections would significantly improve quality of life and that these improvements would be sustained over a year. Conducted as a cross-sectional study, it assessed adults diagnosed with chronic anal fissures unresponsive to conventional treatments. Participants received 25 U of Botox in two sessions and their quality of life was assessed using the WHOQOL-BREF, COPE-60, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and SF-36 surveys. Data were collected at baseline six months and one year post-treatment. The study involved 113 patients, with a mean age of 38.1 years. Significant improvements were observed in the WHOQOL-BREF scores across all domains from baseline to 12 months (physical domain: 49.4 ± 10.5 to 70.2 ± 10.6, p < 0.001; mental domain: 34.8 ± 11.2 to 61.9 ± 11.5, p < 0.001). SF-36 scores also showed significant enhancements in physical and mental health components (physical: 44.3 ± 7.5 to 56.9 ± 5.9, p < 0.001; mental: 41.1 ± 7.2 to 54.4 ± 6.3, p < 0.001). Additionally, significant improvements were noted in patient perception on quality of life from the perspective of various aspects including physical discomfort, pain management, and mood and emotional well-being. The study demonstrated that Botox injections significantly improved the quality of life in patients with chronic anal fissures, with sustained benefits observed over a year. These findings suggest Botox as an effective treatment modality for enhancing life quality in patients with this condition, highlighting the potential for broader applications in managing chronic anal fissures.
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- Sonia-Roxana Burtic
- Doctoral School, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
- Department II, Discipline of Medical Communication, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Doctoral School, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
- Department of General Surgery, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of General Surgery, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Second Discipline of Surgical Semiology, First Department of Surgery, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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Stoian D, Borlea A, Taban L, Maralescu FM, Bob F, Schiller O, Schiller A, Neagoe O. Differentiating thyroid nodules parathyroid lesions using 2D-shear-wave elastography: a novel approach for enhanced diagnostic accuracy. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1231784. [PMID: 37588988 PMCID: PMC10425532 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1231784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023] Open
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Differentiating between thyroid and parathyroid lesions by means of ultrasound can be a challenge in some cases. This study explores the diagnostic efficacy of bidimensional shear wave elastography planewave ultrasound (2D SWE PLUS) as an auxiliary technique in distinguishing these superficial structures. We evaluated 86 cases, presenting with concurrent thyroid nodules and hyperparathyroidism, through conventional ultrasound and 2D SWE PLUS, employing an Aixplorer Supersonic Mach30 with a 5-18 MHz linear probe. Statistically significant differences were observed for the elasticity index (EI) between parathyroid and normal thyroid tissue (p<0.0001, U=291), and between parathyroid lesions and thyroid nodules (p<0.0001, U=248.5). An area under the curve (AUC) of 0.961, with an optimal cut-off value of ≤8.9 kPa, was established to effectively distinguish parathyroid tissue from normal thyroid tissue (sensitivity of 91.9%; specificity of 97.5%). Furthermore, an AUC of 0.963 and an optimal cut-off of 9.24 kPa (sensitivity of 94.2%, specificity of 91.1%) were determined for parathyroid vs thyroid lesions. Elasticity values were significantly elevated in the cancer group compared to benign thyroid nodules (p<0.0001). Our findings suggest that 2D SWE PLUS is an effective tool in differentiating between thyroid nodules and parathyroid lesions, enhancing diagnostic performance in neck ultrasonography.
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- Dana Stoian
- Discipline of Endocrinology, Second Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Timisoara, Romania
- Centre for Molecular Research in Nephrology and Vascular Disease, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timişoara, Romania
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- Discipline of Endocrinology, Second Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Timisoara, Romania
- Centre for Molecular Research in Nephrology and Vascular Disease, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timişoara, Romania
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- Clinic of Endocrinology, Timiş County Emergency Clinical Hospital, Timisoara, Romania
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- Centre for Molecular Research in Nephrology and Vascular Disease, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timişoara, Romania
- Discipline of Nephrology, Second Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Timisoara, Romania
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- Centre for Molecular Research in Nephrology and Vascular Disease, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timişoara, Romania
- Discipline of Nephrology, Second Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Timisoara, Romania
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- Dialysis Unit, Dialysis Medical Center B Braun Avitum, Timisoara, Romania
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- Centre for Molecular Research in Nephrology and Vascular Disease, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timişoara, Romania
- Discipline of Nephrology, Second Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Timisoara, Romania
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- Second Discipline of Surgical Semiology, First Department of Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Timisoara, Romania
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Citu IM, Citu C, Margan MM, Craina M, Neamtu R, Gorun OM, Burlea B, Bratosin F, Rosca O, Grigoras ML, Motoc A, Malita D, Neagoe O, Gorun F. Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc Supplementation during Pregnancy: The Additive Value of Micronutrients on Maternal Immune Response after SARS-CoV-2 Infection. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14071445. [PMID: 35406057 PMCID: PMC9003126 DOI: 10.3390/nu14071445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Magnesium may contribute to the immune response during and after SARS-CoV-2 infection by acting as a cofactor for immunoglobulin production and other processes required for T and B cell activity. Considering magnesium as a recommended dietary supplement during pregnancy and the possible role of magnesium deficiency in COVID-19 and its complications, the current study sought to determine the effect of magnesium and magnesium-containing nutritional supplements on the immune response following SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant women, as well as to observe differences in pregnancy outcomes based on the supplements taken during pregnancy. The study followed a cross-sectional design, where patients with a history of SARS-CoV-2 infection during their pregnancy were surveyed for their preferences in nutritional supplementation and their profile compared with existing records from the institutional database. A cohort of 448 pregnant women with COVID-19 during 22 months of the pandemic was assembled, out of which 13.6% took a magnesium-only supplement, and 16.5% supplemented their diet with a combination of calcium, magnesium, and zinc. Around 60% of patients in the no-supplementation group had the SARS-CoV-2 anti-RBD lower than 500 U/mL, compared with 50% in those who took magnesium-based supplements. A quantity of magnesium >450 mg in the taken supplements determined higher levels of antibody titers after COVID-19. Low magnesium dosage (<450 mg) was an independent risk factor for a weak immune response (OR-1.25, p-value = 0.003). The observed findings suggest supplementing the nutritional intake of pregnant women with magnesium-based supplements to determine higher levels of SARS-CoV-2 anti-RBD antibodies, although causality remains unclear.
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- Ioana Mihaela Citu
- Department of Internal Medicine I, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (M.-M.M.); (M.C.); (R.N.); (F.G.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +40-(722)-322-877
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (M.-M.M.); (M.C.); (R.N.); (F.G.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (M.-M.M.); (M.C.); (R.N.); (F.G.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (M.-M.M.); (M.C.); (R.N.); (F.G.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Municipal Emergency Clinical Hospital Timisoara, 300202 Timisoara, Romania; (O.M.G.); (B.B.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Municipal Emergency Clinical Hospital Timisoara, 300202 Timisoara, Romania; (O.M.G.); (B.B.)
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- Methodological and Infectious Diseases Research Center, Department of Infectious Diseases, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (F.B.); (O.R.)
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- Methodological and Infectious Diseases Research Center, Department of Infectious Diseases, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (F.B.); (O.R.)
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (M.L.G.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (M.L.G.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Radiology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- First Department of Surgery, Second Discipline of Surgical Semiology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (M.-M.M.); (M.C.); (R.N.); (F.G.)
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Neagoe O, Faur CI, Ionică M, Baderca F, Folescu R, Gurgus D, Zamfir CL, Motoc A, Grigoraș ML, Mazilu O. Elastofibroma Dorsi, a Rare Condition, with Challenging Diagnosis. Case Report and Literature Review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 57:medicina57040370. [PMID: 33921212 PMCID: PMC8070463 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57040370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 04/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Elastofibroma dorsi (ED) is known as a particular clinical and biological entity. We report a case of a bilateral elastofibroma dorsi (ED) in a 65-year-old female who presented to the Department of General and Oncologic Surgery of Emergency Clinical Municipal Hospital Timisoara, Romania. The patient was symptomatic on the right side, presenting pain in the interscapulothoracic region associated with a variable tumoral mass, dependent on the position of the right arm. Imaging studies revealed a well-defined, bilateral tumoral mass with alternation of the muscular and fatty tissue. The initial diagnosis of lipoma was taken into consideration based on the CT scan and clinical findings. Surgical excision of the right subscapular tumor was performed without any postoperative complications. Microscopic examination of hematoxylin and eosin, Masson’s trichrome, and orcein stained slides revealed the diagnosis of ED. Considering the high rate of reported postoperative complications and the asymptomatic presentation of the contralateral subscapular mass, the patient underwent clinical and imagistic monitoring for the contralateral tumor. Due to its rare nature, ED is a difficult preoperative diagnosis that can, however, be suggested by its specific location and may require an accurate histopathological examination for a final diagnosis.
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- Octavian Neagoe
- First Department of Surgery, Second Discipline of Surgical Semiology, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Sq. Nr.2, 300041 Timișoara, Romania; (O.N.); (O.M.)
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- Department of Orthopedics, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Sq. Nr.2, 300041 Timișoara, Romania
- Correspondence: (C.I.F.); (C.L.Z.); Tel.: +40-723-962-104 (C.I.F.); +40-744-571-673 (C.L.Z.)
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- Department of Functional Sciences, Discipline of Pathophysiology, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timişoara, Romania;
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- Department of Microscopic Morphology, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Sq. Nr.2, 300041 Timișoara, Romania;
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- Department of Balneology, Medical Recovery and Rheumatology, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Sq. Nr.2, 300041 Timișoara, Romania; (R.F.); (D.G.)
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- Department of Balneology, Medical Recovery and Rheumatology, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Sq. Nr.2, 300041 Timișoara, Romania; (R.F.); (D.G.)
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- Department of Morpho-Functional Sciences I, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Str., 700115 Iași, Romania
- Correspondence: (C.I.F.); (C.L.Z.); Tel.: +40-723-962-104 (C.I.F.); +40-744-571-673 (C.L.Z.)
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Sq. Nr.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (A.M.); (M.L.G.)
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Sq. Nr.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (A.M.); (M.L.G.)
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- First Department of Surgery, Second Discipline of Surgical Semiology, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Sq. Nr.2, 300041 Timișoara, Romania; (O.N.); (O.M.)
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Tanasescu S, Nitu R, Dahma G, Pilut C, Diaconu M, Neagoe O, Muntean D, Horhat ID, Dragomir A, Lighezan D, Dobrescu A. Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oil of Romanian Origanum vulgare. Rev Chim 2019. [DOI: 10.37358/rc.19.5.7206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The aim of this study was to determine the chemical characterization and antimicrobial properties of the essential oil of Romanian Origanum vulgare. The oil was isolated by hydro distillation. The chemical composition was characterized by Gas chromatography-Mass spectroscopy. Antibacterial activity was evaluated by disk diffusion method and determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC).Thirty-two volatile constituents were identified in the oil studied and the major compounds were thymol (35.51%), g-terpinen (19.19%), durenol (17.99%), durene (11.40) and carvacrol (2.69%). It showed a bactericidal activity towards all tested reference strains: Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes and Candida albicans.
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Neagoe C, Neagoe S, Neagoe O, Nicolae A, Lepădatu C. Complex compounds of Pd(II), Pt(II), Ni(II), Hg(II) and Cu(I) with 1-benzylidene-2-phenazinoylhydrazine. Roum Arch Microbiol Immunol 1999; 58:297-302. [PMID: 11845468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Synthesis and physical-chemistry characterization of five new genuine complex compounds of 1-Benzylidine-2-phenazinoylhydrazine with Pd(II), Pt(II), Ni(II), Hg(II) and Cu(I) are presented. The chemical structure for these complexes is suggested by the elemental chemical analysis, molecular mass measurements, electric conductivities as well as by IR and UV-VIS spectra. The metal:ligand molar ratio is found 1:1, the obtained complexes belonging to the square planar geometry D4h.
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- C Neagoe
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, I.G. Murgulescu, Romanian Academy, Spl. Independentei 202, Bucharest, Romania
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Neagoe C, Neagoe S, Neagoe O, Cercasov C, Lepădatu C. Complex compounds of Pd(II), Pt(II), Cu(I) and Hg(II) with tertiary thioamides. Roum Arch Microbiol Immunol 1999; 58:209-15. [PMID: 11845459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Synthesis and chemical and physical characterization of four new complex compounds of thiobenzpyrolidide [1-(pyrolidine)-thiobenzoyl] with Pd(II), Pt(II), Cu(I) and Hg(II) are presented. The purposed chemical structure for these complexes is suggested by the elemental chemical analysis, molecular mass measurements, electric conductivities as well as by UV-VIS and IR spectra. The obtained compounds may in principle be used as enzyme inhibitors having a pronounced insecticidal action.
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- C Neagoe
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, I.G. Murgulescu of the Romanian Academy, Spl. Independenţei 202, Bucharest, Romania
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