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Revision as of 04:24, 7 September 2016
Chemistry/Biochemistry Research 430
- Fall 2016
- Sarah Lang
- Senior Biochemistry Major
Research Times
Mon 2:00-6:00pm
- section 01 = 0.25 credit = 4 hours per week.
Proposed Research Project
The Enzymatic Oxidation of Eugenol and Methyleugenol
General Information
- Advisor: Brad Sturgeon
- Other research student collaborators:
- Other Research Collaborators:
Proposal
The goal of this project is to understand the enzymatic oxidation of biophenols--specifically, of eugenol and methyleugenol. Both eugenol and methyleugenol are commonly found in flavoring components of foods, and recently, connections have been made between methyleugenol (and to a lesser extent, eugenol) and increased incidence of malignant tumors at various tissue sites (1). Furthermore, studies have shown that both eugenol and methyleugenol undergo peroxidative metabolism to form free radicals, but little is known about the details of the mechanism behind this oxidation. My focus will be on gathering data on this particular mechanism.
Instruments to be used
HPLC
References (2 minimum)
1. Sipe, H. J., Lardinois, O. M., & Mason, R. P. (2014). Free Radical Metabolism of Methyleugenol and Related Compounds. Chemical Research in Toxicology, 27(4), 483–489. http://doi.org/10.1021/tx400256b
2. Mastelić, J., Jerković, I., Blažević, I., Poljak-Blaži, M., Borović, S., Ivančić-Baće, I., … Müller, N. (2008). Comparative Study on the Antioxidant and Biological Activities of Carvacrol, Thymol, and Eugenol Derivatives. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 56(11), 3989–3996. http://doi.org/10.1021/jf073272v
Research pledge
I, Sarah Lang, have read the Chem/Bioc 430 course syllabus and understand the general structure and expectations of the research program. The above material was prepared after consultation, and in conjunction with my research advisor.