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Chemistry, Physical
Chiara Abate, Donatella Aiello, Massimiliano Cordaro, Ottavia Giuffre, Anna Napoli, Claudia Foti
Summary: This study investigates the thermodynamic properties and chelating behavior of a naturally occurring dipeptide, L-carnosine, in its interactions with three transition metal cations, Cu2+, Mn2+, and Zn2+. Potentiometric and NMR titration experiments were conducted to determine the speciation models and formation constants of the metal complexes. The study also utilized High Resolution Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Mass Spectrometry to further understand the chelating mode. The sequestering ability of carnosine towards Cu2+, Mn2+, and Zn2+ was quantified under physiological conditions.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Virendra Kumar, Uzra Diwan, Nidhi Tyagi, Rakesh K. Mishra, Manish Kumar Singh, K. K. Upadhyay
Summary: A rationally designed fluorescent probe (R-1) constructed on a coumarin platform distinguished Zn2+ and Cu2+ ions through different mechanistic approaches at nanomolar concentrations. The probe exhibited fluorescence upon interaction with Zn2+ and reverted back to its dark state in the presence of Cu2+. The structural details of R-1 and its ensemble with Zn2+ were determined through single-crystal XRD studies, revealing intriguing coordination polymeric supramolecular structures.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Parul Bhalla, Apurva Goel, Nisha Tomer, Rajesh Malhotra
Summary: A multi-responsive Schiff-based chemosensor DBA was synthesized and characterized, with the capability of sensing Co2+, Cu2+, and Zn2+ ions. The binding approach and stability of DBA with these ions were confirmed through absorption and emission studies, mass spectral technique, and time-resolved fluorescence data. The practical applicability of DBA in detecting these ions in environmental water samples was demonstrated.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wataru Inoue, Kotoha Kazama, Masaki Tsuboi, Makoto Miyasaka
Summary: The novel Schiff base chiral macrocycle C-1, synthesized by self-condensation reaction, exhibited significant fluorescence enhancement in the presence of metal ions, particularly Zn2+, with a very low detection limit. The fluorescence enhancement was achieved through PET and CHEF mechanisms, making it a promising candidate for Zn2+ ion detection.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Spectroscopy
Bowen Zha, Shuting Fang, Huiling Chen, Hongyu Guo, Fafu Yang
Summary: A sensor called OPBS with long-wavelength emission was designed and synthesized for in-situ detecting Cu2+ and Zn2+ in aqueous media. By utilizing ATP, the sensor successfully detected Cu2+ and Zn2+ without interference in their coexistence system, showing great potential for applications in vitro assay and vivo environment.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Spectroscopy
Arul Pundi, Chi-Jung Chang, Jemkun Chen, Shih-Rong Hsieh, Ming-Ching Lee
Summary: The development of fluorescence molecules for the detection of L-tryptophan has attracted attention, and a chiral sensor SDPA was synthesized. It showed fluorescence quenching by Fe3+ and Cu2+ and could detect L-tryptophan and L-cysteine at trace levels by turn-on fluorescence.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Muniyandi Maruthupandi, Nagamalai Vasimalai
Summary: This research successfully prepared Trehalose capped silver nanoparticles through a solvent-free solid-state method and applied them as sensors for L-Cysteine and Cu2+ ions. The concentration of L-Cysteine and Cu2+ ions was detected based on changes in the SPR band, providing a new method for detecting these substances in environmental, biological, and drug samples.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Spectroscopy
Jiamin Zhao, Yaoming Liu, Fangjun Huo, Jianbin Chao, Yongbin Zhang
Summary: Redox balance is crucial for maintaining normal physiological activities, and cysteine plays a critical role in this process. Excess Cu2+ can lead to oxidative imbalance by generating reactive oxygen species that consume reducing substances like cysteine. To monitor cysteine levels under redox imbalance, a turn on probe was developed, which can rapidly and specifically recognize cysteine.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Spectroscopy
Jinshui Liu, Bo Song, Ting Fu
Summary: This paper describes a new ratiometric fluorescence probe for detecting histidine concentrations in biological fluids. The method utilizes carbon dots and calcein/Ni2+ complexes, and the fluorescence intensity changes in response to histidine concentrations. The method is sensitive, specific, and successfully applied to determine histidine in human urine samples.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Akira Kurniawan Ishii, Criselda Toto Pacioles, Lilian Were
Summary: In the process of alkaline sunflower protein extraction, de-phenolization can be carried out to prevent greening. Thiol-containing dough conditioners, such as L-cysteine hydrochloride and glutathione, were investigated as an alternative de-greening strategy. However, the addition of cysteine or glutathione resulted in different effects on browning and protein unfolding.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Weiying Zhou, Fuwang Mo, Zishan Sun, Jiabao Luo, Jiaqi Fan, Hongni Zhu, Zhenpeng Zhu, Jinqing Huang, Xinguo Zhang
Summary: In this study, bright red-emitting P, Br-doped carbon dots (CDs) were successfully synthesized with high quantum yield. The P, Br-CDs showed sensitive detection ability towards copper ions and L-cysteine, indicating their great potential for biological and environmental applications.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Rongjun Zhao, Zhezhe Wang, Xu Tian, Hui Shu, Yue Yang, Xuechun Xiao, Yude Wang
Summary: The study successfully prepared N-acetyl-L-cysteine modified CdS quantum dots for detecting metal ions in water systems. The fluorescence probe showed high sensitivity and selectivity for Cu2+ and exhibited an excellent linear relationship with the concentration of Cu2+ in a certain range.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Yongda Li, Yongli Yan, Jihong Chen, Zhen Zhang, Wei Hu
Summary: In this study, the addition of cysteine, an anti-aging drug, was evaluated for its effect on the lifespan and lactic acid production of Bacillus coagulans. It was found that cysteine supplementation significantly improved lactic acid production. The study also provided insights into the mechanism of cysteine on lactic acid accumulation through the measurement of total antioxidant capacity, key enzyme activities, and gene expression.
BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xiaojing Nan, Yuchen Huyan, Hongjuan Li, Shiguo Sun, Yongqian Xu
Summary: Transition metal ions play crucial roles in medicine, life sciences, and environmental science, but some like mercury, copper, and iron ions pose serious health and environmental risks due to biomagnification. Monitoring metal ion levels in organisms and the environment is urgent, and reaction-based fluorescent probes offer higher sensitivity and selectivity than traditional methods. Research on these probes for Hg2+, Cu2+, and Fe2+/Fe2+ detection has advanced in the past decade, with potential for interdisciplinary development in the future.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yongzhao Zhang, Zequan Zeng, Yifan Li, Yaqin Hou, Jiangliang Hu, Zhanggen Huang
Summary: Through substituting A(2+) and Mn3+, the study investigated the impact of the structure of AMn(2)O(4) spinel catalysts on toluene oxidation. The results showed that the catalytic activity is influenced by the substitution of A-site metal, enhancing low-temperature reducibility and chemisorption oxygen activity. The incorporation of A-site metal can improve the ability of the catalyst to activate molecular state oxygen, thus enhancing catalytic activity.