A. M. X. Bastos, J. G. Silva, P. I. Maia
Apr 25, 2008
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Quality indicators
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Polyhedron
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Abstract Reaction of 2-acetylpyridine semicarbazone (H2APS), 3-acetylpyridine semicarbazone (H3APS) and 4-acetylpyridine semicarbazone (H4APS) with [VO(acac)2] (acac = acetylacetonate) gave [VO(H2APS)(acac)2] (1), [VO(H3APS)(acac)2] (2) and [VO(4APS)(acac)(H2O)] · 1/2H2O (3). Oxidation of complex 1 in acetonitrile gave [VO2(2APS)] (4). The crystal structures of complexes 1 and 4 have been determined. Complexes 1–3 were able to enhance glucose uptake and to inhibit glycerol release from adipocytes, which indicate their potential to act as insulin-mimics.