Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huifing Tang, Shuang Xu, Liqin Wu, Chenghao Duan, Huiming Luo, Biao Zhou, Mumin Rao, Mingjie Li, Yongcai Qiu, Guangxu Chen, Keyou Yan
Summary: A simple, green, and low-cost CuCl2-ethanol complex was used for ethanol dehydration under sunlight irradiation to produce ethylene and acetal with high selectivity. The dehydration reactions started from the photoexcited CuCl2-ethanol complex and proceeded via energy transfer and ligand to metal charge transfer mechanisms. This study provides new insights into the dehydration reaction of ethanol for the production of useful chemical feedstocks.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bo Xu, Wan-Yuan Shi, Wan Sun, Liang-Ming Pan, Yu-Quan Dong
Summary: The synergy effect of CuCl2 and FeCl3 impregnated into fly ash on mercury removal was investigated, with Cu2+ contributing more than Fe3+. The highest mercury removal efficiency was achieved with a mass ratio of 3:1 between CuCl2 and FeCl3 at temperatures between 140 degrees C and 160 degrees C. Density functional theory calculations showed that the coexistence of Cu and Fe accelerates the charge transfer of Hg0, reducing the energy barrier during removal.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xue-Lei Duan, Chun-Gang Yuan, Kai-Qang He, Jie-Xuan Yu, Yang-Hong Jiang, Qi Guo, Yan Li, Su-Juan Yu, Jing-Fu Liu
Summary: In this study, CuCl2-modified halloysite nanotubes (CuCl2-HNTs) were successfully prepared as an adsorbent for the removal of arsenic from high-temperature coal combustion flue gas. The CuCl2-HNTs showed high arsenic adsorption capacity and tolerance to high concentrations of gases. The captured arsenic could be stable at high temperatures.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xiang Zhang, Yan Zhu, Jun Ye, Ziyu Ye, Ruirui Zhu, Guoyong Xie, Yucheng Zhao, Minjian Qin
Summary: Isoflavones are important secondary metabolites in plants with various pharmacological activities, but their low water solubility can limit their usage. O-glycosylation of (iso)flavones is a promising method to overcome this limitation, with O-glycosyltransferases (UGTs) playing a key role in biosynthesis. A study on the non-legume plant Iris domestica showed that isoflavonoid glycosides can be induced by CuCl2 and led to the discovery of eight new active BcUGTs, expanding our understanding of UGTs and isoflavone biosynthesis in non-legume plants.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tom Kretzschmar, Mohamed M. Bekhite, Jasmine M. F. Wu, Daniela Haase, Martin Foerster, Tina Mueller, Sandor Nietzsche, Martin Westermann, Marcus Franz, Markus H. Graeler, P. Christian Schulze
Summary: The study reveals that Doxorubicin increases ceramide levels, leading to cell death and fibrosis, and that inhibiting ceramide synthesis can partially reverse the associated damage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Lijiang Guo, Quanbao Zhou, Dewen Zeng
Summary: Water activities of CuCl2-MCl2-H2O (M=Mg, Ca) ternary systems and their sub-binary systems were measured at 298.15K, with results showing that the Reaction model successfully predicted the water activity and solubility in these systems. The Pitzer model and PSC model were found to be inconsistent in representing the thermodynamic properties of these systems. The study also demonstrated how the Reaction model accounted for the distribution of Cu-bearing species in relation to MgCl2 (CaCl2) molalities and the influence of electrolyte solution structure variation on macroproperties.
FLUID PHASE EQUILIBRIA
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Barry Halliwell
Summary: The field of oxygen free radicals, antioxidants, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) has seen significant growth, with ROS playing important roles in living organisms. However, many studies lack mechanistic meaning. Detailed understanding of the molecular mechanisms of ROS and appropriate measurement methods for both ROS and oxidative damage are necessary for progress.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ayelen F. Crespi, Paula N. Zomero, Ana L. Perez, Carlos D. Brondino, Antonia Infantes Molina, Yamila Garro Linck, Gustavo A. Monti, Mariela A. Fernandez, Enrique Rodriguez-Castellon, Juan M. Lazaro-Martinez
Summary: The aim of this study was to propose the use of new heterogeneous catalysts based on montmorillonite materials to remove emerging pollutants. The catalytic activity of the composites was demonstrated by their ability to degrade pollutants and produce non-toxic waste.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
L. Petrov, V. M. Solyanikov
Summary: Introducing Co(II) chloride into a styrene epoxide-CuCl2-alpha-naphthol ternary system inhibits the consumption of epoxide and alpha-naphthol as well as the absorption of oxygen in a methanol solution. Similarly, oxygen absorption is also inhibited by the introduction of CoCl2 into a cyclohexene epoxide-CuCl2-alpha-naphthol ternary system. However, when ionol is used instead of alpha-naphthol as an aromatic alcohol, the introduction of cobalt(II) chloride does not inhibit oxidation.
PETROLEUM CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hollie Jenkins, Louise MacLean, Siobhan McClean, Gordon Cooke, Michael Devereux, Orla Howe, Marcos D. Pereira, Nora V. May, Eva A. Enyedy, Bernadette S. Creaven
Summary: This study evaluated the anticancer activity of three copper-based anticancer complexes on breast cancer cells under different oxygen conditions. It was found that one of the complexes exhibited increased cytotoxicity under low oxygen conditions. Additionally, these complexes had the ability to generate reactive oxygen species and act as superoxide dismutase mimics. Solution speciation studies showed that one complex was the dominant species.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mieko Kumasaki, Nagisa Yamanobe, Miyako Akiyoshi, Takehiro Matsunaga
Summary: The reaction between hydrogen peroxide and copper chloride was found to be strongly temperature-dependent, with pressure tests revealing a potential for runaway reactions. The acidity of the system was shown to have a significant impact on the reaction behavior.
JOURNAL OF LOSS PREVENTION IN THE PROCESS INDUSTRIES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Najet Belkhamssa, Mohamed Ksibi, Andy Shih, Ricardo Izquierdo
Summary: This study developed simple and low-cost hydrogen sulfide gas sensors based on polyaniline-copper chloride and polyaniline-tungsten trioxide-copper chloride composites. The sensors exhibited fast response times, good working ranges, and high sensitivity to hydrogen sulfide, with the polyaniline-tungsten trioxide-copper chloride composite showing significantly improved response time and reduced sensitivity to humidity. These sensors could be used for various industrial applications.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rafia Azmat, Ailyan Saleem, Waseem Ahmed, Abdul Qayyum, Hamed A. El-Serehy, Sajid Ali
Summary: This study investigated how metal toxicity affects the oxygen-evolving complex in spinach, specifically the coordination structure of the Mn4CaO5 cluster in photosystem II. The presence of Cu2+ and Pb2+ disrupted the essential chloride ions, leading to impaired oxygen release. Additionally, the accumulation of these metals altered the leaf structure, reducing stomatal opening and pigment concentration, ultimately impacting photosynthesis and plant growth.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jan Dudek, Ilona Kutschka, Christoph Maack
Summary: Cardiovascular stem cells are crucial for tissue regeneration and repair, with their differentiation process being influenced by metabolism and cellular redox state. Reactive oxygen species play a significant role in stem cell differentiation and tissue renewal, but can also contribute to cellular aging.
ANTIOXIDANTS & REDOX SIGNALING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Lorenzo Poletti, Alessandro Massi, Daniele Ragno, Federico Droghetti, Mirco Natali, Carmela De Risi, Olga Bortolini, Graziano Di Carmine
Summary: Here, we present the α-selective Giese reaction between pyranosyl/furanosyl bromides and dehydroalanine analogues, which enables the synthesis of highly valuable α-C-glycosyl alanines through photocatalysis. The reactions achieve up to 99% yield of the desired products when using diethyl 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate (HE) as an additive. Both protocols use N,N-diisopropylethylamine (DIPEA) as a reductant. A mechanistic study using transient absorption spectroscopy reveals a halogen-atom transfer (XAT) process in C-glycosyl radical formation.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rongsheng Su, Huabin Cao, Jiaqiang Pan, Chengmei Li, Yizhou Chen, Zhaoxin Tang
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2015)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Fan Yang, Huabin Cao, Rongsheng Su, Jianying Guo, Chengmei Li, Jiaqiang Pan, Zhaoxin Tang
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rongsheng Su, Rongmei Wang, Huabin Cao, Jiaqiang Pan, Lijun Chen, Chengmei Li, Dayou Shi, Zhaoxin Tang
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2011)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shenquan Liao, Dayou Shi, Connie L. Clemons-Chevis, Shining Guo, Rongsheng Su, Panjia Qiang, Zhaoxin Tang
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2014)
Article
Microbiology
Meihua Wu, Rongsheng Su, Yongxia Gu, Yanan Yu, Shuo Li, Huapeng Sun, Liangqi Pan, Xinxin Cui, Xuhui Zhu, Qingzhou Yang, Yanwei Liu, Fengxiang Xu, Mingliang Li, Yang Liu, Xiaoyun Qu, Jie Wu, Ming Liao, Hailiang Sun
Summary: Canine influenza viruses (CIVs) circulating in southern China, such as CADY1/2019, have zoonotic potential and pose a potential risk to public health. Strengthening surveillance and monitoring of their pathogenicity is necessary.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Zhiwen Wu, Rongsheng Su
Summary: The exposure to Thiram has been found to have detrimental effects on the gut microbiota, apoptosis, and autophagy in chickens, resulting in damage to intestinal and liver tissues.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Wenyue Qiu, Xinting Zhang, Xiaoyue Pang, Jianjia Huang, Shuilian Zhou, Rongmei Wang, Zhaoxin Tang, Rongsheng Su
Summary: The study demonstrated that asiatic acid could alleviate LPS-induced acute kidney injury in broilers by targeting regulation of the Nrf2 pathway, inhibiting oxidative stress and ferroptosis.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jianjia Huang, Yuman Bai, Wenting Xie, Rongmei Wang, Wenyue Qiu, Shuilian Zhou, Zhaoxin Tang, Jianzhao Liao, Rongsheng Su
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the protective effect and therapeutic mechanism of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBPs) on acute liver injury induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). The results showed that LBPs could improve CCl4-induced liver structural damage, excessive fibrosis, and reduced mitochondrial density, as well as restore and increase the antioxidant capacity of the liver. In addition, LBPs could enhance mitochondrial respiration, raise tissue ATP levels, and reactivate the respiratory chain complexes, thus mitigating mitochondrial damage. The study confirmed that LBPs had therapeutic effects on acute liver injury by reducing oxidative stress, repairing mitochondrial damage, and regulating metabolic pathways.
JOURNAL OF ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY-SCIENCE B
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenyue Qiu, Jiali Ye, Yiman Su, Xinting Zhang, Xiaoyue Pang, Jianzhao Liao, Rongmei Wang, Cuiyan Zhao, Hui Zhang, Lianmei Hu, Zhaoxin Tang, Rongsheng Su
Summary: This study conducted a 35-day chronic toxicity experiment on mice to observe the effects of exposure to Cadmium (Cd) and polystyrene nanoplastics (PSNPs). The results showed that combined exposure to Cd and PSNPs increased the mice's growth toxicity and kidney damage. Moreover, it was found that Cd and PSNPs co-exposure led to oxidative stress, increased iron concentration, and induced ferroptosis and excessive mitophagy in the kidneys. This study provides new insights into the combined toxic effect of heavy metals and PSNPs on mammals.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)