{"title":"HPLC-DAD profiling and in vitro assessment of antioxidant, anticholinesterase, α-amylase, and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities of Echium horridum Batt.","authors":"Amel Fenniche, Khadidja Dehimi, Dalila Bencheikh, Allaoua Nouri, Amina Safsaf, Saliha Dahamna","doi":"10.17344/acsi.2025.9609","DOIUrl":"10.17344/acsi.2025.9609","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The current study evaluated the biochemical activity of Echium horridum Batt. acetone extract for the first time. The aerial parts of Echium horridum were extracted using acetone and the phenolic profile was characterized via HPLC-DAD. The antioxidant potential was evaluated using in vitro assays. The anti-enzymatic activity of the extract was measured using anticholinesterase, α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibition assays. Seven compounds were identified by HPLC analysis, predominantly phenolic acids, including hydroxybenzoic acid, chlorogenic acid and trans-2-hydroxycinnamic acid, alongside the flavonoid quercetin. The extract exhibited significant scavenging activity against DPPH and hydroxyl radicals, though it demonstrated lower potency in the FRAP assay. Conversely, in the ferric thiocyanate and TBARS assays, the extract showed substantial activity, effectively preventing lipid peroxidation. Furthermore, the extract displayed inhibitory potential against α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymes.</p>","PeriodicalId":7122,"journal":{"name":"Acta Chimica Slovenica","volume":"73 2","pages":"363-370"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148306765","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Luka Vinko, Iztok Devetak, Tine Saksida, Tjaša Kocmut, Polonca Trebše, Mojca Bavcon Kralj
{"title":"The limits of 'Generally Recognized As Safe' classification for inhaled compounds in Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems.","authors":"Luka Vinko, Iztok Devetak, Tine Saksida, Tjaša Kocmut, Polonca Trebše, Mojca Bavcon Kralj","doi":"10.17344/acsi.2025.9528","DOIUrl":"10.17344/acsi.2025.9528","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) liquids contain compounds deemed safe for ingestion (GRAS), yet lack inhalation safety data, posing risks, especially to adolescents. This study analyzed chemical discrepancies in ENDS via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and surveyed Slovenian secondary students on nicotine use. One-third used nicotine, two-thirds daily, mainly for stress relief. Surprisingly, 85% of physically active users also consumed nicotine. Most focused only on nicotine levels, ignoring other ingredients. Analysis revealed cytotoxic substances when inhaled and unlisted solvents, exposing a mismatch between labeled and actual content. Findings stress the need for toxicological evaluation, clearer labeling, stricter regulation, and targeted youth education.</p>","PeriodicalId":7122,"journal":{"name":"Acta Chimica Slovenica","volume":"73 2","pages":"343-351"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148306470","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Moumin Husain Dar, Syed Andleeb Ishaq, Parvaiz Ahmad Dar, Albieza, Irshad Mohiuddin, Masood Ahmad Rizvi
{"title":"Multiparametric evaluation of structure-photophysical activity correlation: A case study of pyrene-tethered chalcone.","authors":"Moumin Husain Dar, Syed Andleeb Ishaq, Parvaiz Ahmad Dar, Albieza, Irshad Mohiuddin, Masood Ahmad Rizvi","doi":"10.17344/acsi.2025.9323","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17344/acsi.2025.9323","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Molecular structures with unique functionalities show interesting photophysical properties. The structure-photophysical activity correlation of synthesized pyrene tethered chalcone (PTC) molecule was envisaged from its solvatochromic shift in 14 solvents of nonpolar, polar-protic and polar-aprotic nature. Analysis of PTC solvatochromism using the Taft and Catalan models indicates an increase in the excited state dipole moment. PTC molecule has a carbonyl group and pyridine nitrogen as electronically distinct regions of Lewis acid base behavior and pH sensitivity. A complete quenching of fluorescence intensity of PTC was observed on exposure to HCl fumes, concomitant with orange-to-black color change which upon exposure to NH3 vapors was reversed, corroborating reversible vapochromism. Computational studies of FMO and ESP analysis indicate an intramolecular charge transfer and Lewis acid base reactivity as underlying mechanisms of observed photophysical properties and vapochromism, respectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":7122,"journal":{"name":"Acta Chimica Slovenica","volume":"73 2","pages":"329-342"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148306726","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A novel disubstituted pillar[5]arene as a stationary phase for gas chromatographic separations.","authors":"Xin Shen, Xiang Xu, Haolong Qi, Yuanyuan Zhang, Haixin Liu, Yilin Xing, Junna Zhang, Ying Xu, Yuhang Liu, Tao Sun, Zhiqiang Cai","doi":"10.17344/acsi.2025.9371","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17344/acsi.2025.9371","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study reports a novel disubstituted pillar[5]arene (P[5]A-C12-COO-C9) stationary phase for capillary GC separations. The statically coated P[5]A-C12-COO-C9 capillary column possessed moderate polarity and a column efficiency of 1932 plates/m determined by n-dodecane. We also synthesized two additional disubstituted pillar[5]arene derivatives (P[5]A-C12 and P[5]A-C6-COO-C2). The sharp and symmetrical peaks were obtained when the four homologues were separated on P[5]A-C12-COO-C9 column, which was obviously due to P[5]A-C12, P[5]A-C6-COO-C2 and P[5]A-C4 columns. This finding indicates that P[5]A-C12-COO-C9 column has better film-forming properties than other P[5]A-based columns. And the P[5]A-C12-COO-C9 column exhibited high-resolution capability for the mixture of 17 analytes and aromatic positional isomers with broad polarities. Compared to a commercial HP-5 (5% phenyl methylpolysiloxane) column, it exhibited advantageous performance for challenging isomers of dibromobenzene, chloronitrobenzene, bromonitrobenzene, nitrobenzaldehyde, bromobenzaldehyde, hydroquinone, and ethylphenol.</p>","PeriodicalId":7122,"journal":{"name":"Acta Chimica Slovenica","volume":"73 2","pages":"329-342"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148306664","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhancing electrodeposition of tin powder from deep eutectic solvent with additives: A path to advanced functional materials.","authors":"Hassan Hadi Abdallah, Narmin Mahmood","doi":"10.17344/acsi.2025.9308","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17344/acsi.2025.9308","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Many technologies including microelectronics, batteries, and corrosion-resistant coatings depend on electroplated tin films. This study systematically examines the effect of several additives on the electrodeposition of tin onto copper substrates from an iodine containing ethaline solution. Cyclic voltammetry was used to investigate electrochemical behavior, while SEM/EDX was employed to characterize the surface morphology and composition. Tin coatings deposited with hydantoin as an additive exhibited superior surface smoothness, morphological uniformity, and purity 96 % compared to those produced with other additives. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that the crystalline structure of the tin coatings was significantly influenced by the choice of additive in the plating bath. Based on Tafel extrapolation, coating modified with nicotinic acid demonstrated a notably lower corrosion current density (Jcorr = 115 μA/cm²), suggesting that, although thermodynamically prone to corrosion, the additive inhibits the dissolution process through the formation of a protective surface layer.</p>","PeriodicalId":7122,"journal":{"name":"Acta Chimica Slovenica","volume":"73 2","pages":"307-316"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148306762","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Artem G Veiko, Szymon Sekowski, Ewa Olchowik-Grabarek, Agnieszka Z Wilczewska, Izabela Dobrzyńska, Anna Roszkowska, Elena A Lapshina, Maria Zamaraeva, Ilya B Zavodnik
{"title":"Interactions of the flavonols quercetin, fisetin, kaempferol, and myricetin with liposomal membranes.","authors":"Artem G Veiko, Szymon Sekowski, Ewa Olchowik-Grabarek, Agnieszka Z Wilczewska, Izabela Dobrzyńska, Anna Roszkowska, Elena A Lapshina, Maria Zamaraeva, Ilya B Zavodnik","doi":"10.17344/acsi.2025.9531","DOIUrl":"10.17344/acsi.2025.9531","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Flavonols, belonging to a subgroup of secondary plant metabolites, have a high therapeutic potential. To compare molecular parameters of the flavonols and their interactions with membranes, we performed quantum chemical modeling of structure and electronic characteristics of some flavonols such as quercetin, fisetin, kaempferol, and myricetin and considered the effects of the flavonols on liposomal membranes, using fluorescence spectroscopy, an electric-kinetical method and differential scanning calorimetry. Quercetin was more effective in increasing liposomal membrane stiffness and hydration, while fisetin increased zeta potential and destabilized the membrane to a greater extent. We hypothesize that a modification of the biological membrane structure, stability, reduction of fluidity and enhancement of bilayer hydration by the flavonols underlie their biochemical and pharmacological effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":7122,"journal":{"name":"Acta Chimica Slovenica","volume":"73 2","pages":"352-362"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148306824","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dedicated to the memory of the late Prof. Dr. Boris Žemva (1940-2023).","authors":"Kristian Radan, Matic Lozinšek","doi":"10.17344/acsi.2026.9836","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17344/acsi.2026.9836","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Posvečeno spominu na pokojnega prof. dr. Borisa Žemvo (1940-2023).</p>","PeriodicalId":7122,"journal":{"name":"Acta Chimica Slovenica","volume":"73 1","pages":"i-iii"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147589284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"DRUŠTVENE VESTI IN DRUGE AKTIVNOSTI SOCIETY NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, ACTIVITIES.","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7122,"journal":{"name":"Acta Chimica Slovenica","volume":"73 1","pages":"S1-S20"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147589200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Excellence in science is created by balancing tradition and novelty.","authors":"Biserka Kojić-Prodić","doi":"10.17344/acsi.2026.9835","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17344/acsi.2026.9835","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7122,"journal":{"name":"Acta Chimica Slovenica","volume":"73 1","pages":"v-viii"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147589380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pioneering beginnings of fluorine chemistry research at the Jožef Stefan Institute.","authors":"Andrej Šmalc, Boris Frlec","doi":"10.17344/acsi.2026.9811","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17344/acsi.2026.9811","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The article presents a historical personal account of the pioneering development of fluorine chemistry at the Jožef Stefan Institute in Ljubljana. The origins of this research date back to the early 1950s, when the Department of Fuel and UF6 was established. Early work included the development of electrolytic cells for the production of elemental fluorine and the synthesis of fluorine-containing compounds under challenging laboratory conditions. In the early 1960s, the group successfully synthesized XeF4 and XeF6, contributing to the emerging field of noble-gas chemistry. Subsequent research expanded to photochemical fluorination reactions and to the synthesis and characterization of numerous complex fluorides. The article highlights the scientific achievements of the group, the development of specialized experimental equipment, and the role of international collaboration in establishing the Jožef Stefan Institute as an internationally recognized center for fluorine chemistry.</p>","PeriodicalId":7122,"journal":{"name":"Acta Chimica Slovenica","volume":"73 1","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147589356","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}