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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Philipe Gabriel, Filipy Gobbo Maranha, Ebbe Nordlander, Ademir Neves, Hernan Terenzi
Summary: This study demonstrates a new and promising metal complex capable of strong interaction with DNA and promoting its hydrolytic cleavage, acting in two separate ways.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaoman Jiang, Yang Liu, Qi Liu, Lixin Ma
Summary: This study discovered three active prokaryotic Argonautes (pAgos) with about 50% sequence identity to KmAgo, which have typical DNA-guided DNA target cleavage ability. Among them, RsuAgo from Rummeliibacillus suwonensis was mainly explored for its ability to cleave both DNA and RNA targets, especially with short guide DNAs in the range of 16-20 nt. RsuAgo-mediated RNA target cleavage showed a preference for a guide strand with a 5'-terminal A residue. Furthermore, RsuAgo was found to be able to cleave double-stranded DNA in a low-salt buffer at 37 degrees C, providing a new tool for DNA and RNA manipulation at moderate temperatures.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
L'ubica Janovicova, Katarina Kmet'ova, Nikola Pribulova, Jakub Janko, Barbora Gromova, Roman Gardlik, Peter Celec
Summary: This study investigated the impact of high endogenous DNase activity on an animal model of acute liver failure. It was found that mice with higher DNase activity had lower mortality after 48 hours. The study also suggested that vesicles or DNA-binding proteins may play a role in protecting ecDNA from nucleases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pierre Aldag, Fabian Welzel, Leonhard Jakob, Andreas Schmidbauer, Marius Rutkauskas, Fergus Fettes, Dina Grohmann, Ralf Seidel
Summary: CRISPR-Cas9 is a versatile ribonucleoprotein complex used in various biological techniques, but its stable binding to DNA after cleavage poses a challenge in genome editing applications. Research shows that different Cas9 variants exhibit different release mechanisms after DNA cleavage, with post-cleavage state demonstrating higher stability. This study provides insights into the binding stability of Cas9 and its variants, shedding light on their potential applications in genome editing.
NUCLEIC ACIDS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Martin Pacesa, Chun-Han Lin, Antoine Clery, Aakash Saha, Pablo R. Arantes, Katja Bargsten, Matthew J. Irby, Frederic H. -T. Allain, Giulia Palermo, Peter Cameron, Paul D. Donohoue, Martin Jinek
Summary: The crystallographic structures of Cas9 bound to off-target substrates reveal that noncanonical base-pairing interactions within the guide:off-target heteroduplex enable off-target binding. Single-nucleotide deletions in off-target substrates are accommodated by base skipping or multiple noncanonical base pairs. PAM-distal mismatches result in duplex unpairing and induce a conformational change in the Cas9 REC lobe. These insights contribute to the improved rational design of guide RNAs and off-target prediction algorithms.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yao Dong, Yu-Mei Chen, Xiang-Jun Kong, Shu-Qin Gao, Jia-Jia Lang, Ke-Jie Du, Ying-Wu Lin
Summary: Heme proteins have shown promising potential as artificial metalloenzymes for catalyzing various reactions. In this study, reconstitution of myoglobin with sodium copper cholorophyllin resulted in a new artificial enzyme CuCP-L29E Mb, which exhibited hydrolytic DNA cleavage activity independently of O-2. The DNA cleavage activity of CuCP-L29E Mb was effectively promoted by Mg2+ ions, whereas the wild-type Mb reconstituted with CuCP showed no DNA cleavage activity. This study highlights the critical role of Mg2+ ions and the Glu29 ligand in the nuclease activity of CuCP-L29E Mb, suggesting potential applications for the artificial nuclease in the future.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biophysics
Skomantas Serapinas, Justina Gineityte, Marius Butkevicius, Rapolas Danilevicius, Marius Dagys, Dalius Ratautas
Summary: This paper presents a new bioelectronic device for the detection of nuclease activity in various fluids. The developed sensor enables rapid and sensitive determination of DNase activity, with high accuracy and reproducibility demonstrated in real human saliva samples. The technology has the potential to improve nuclease quality control processes in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry and provide new insights into the importance of nucleases for medical applications.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jeff C. Hsiao, Tomas Buryska, Eunjung Kim, Philip D. Howes, Andrew J. deMello
Summary: This study systematically investigates the interactions between nuclease enzymes and oligonucleotide-coated gold nanoparticles, revealing new phenomena that can be applied to functional nanosystems. The study also demonstrates that nuclease activity can be tuned by modifying the characteristics of the nanoparticles.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yu Feng, Yao Dong, Ke-Jie Du, Xi-Chun Liu, Shu-Qin Gao, Ying-Wu Lin
Summary: Natural and artificial nucleases are widely used in biotechnology and biomedicine. This study engineered four human cytochrome c (Cyt c) mutants with enhanced DNA cleavage activity and degradation, especially under acidic conditions. Mechanism assays revealed the importance of superoxide in the nuclease reaction, while kinetic assays showed that the peroxidase activity of the I81D Cyt c mutant was significantly enhanced. This study highlights the critical role of specific mutations in the nuclease activity of Cyt c and suggests potential applications in DNA damage and biomedicine.
BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-PROTEINS AND PROTEOMICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Joanna Czescik, Susanna Zamolo, Tamis Darbre, Riccardo Rigo, Claudia Sissi, Adam Pecina, Laura Riccardi, Marco De Vivo, Fabrizio Mancin, Paolo Scrimin
Summary: Gold nanoparticles can efficiently catalyze chemical reactions as nanozymes, exhibiting the highest efficiency in cleaving plasmid DNA. By successfully mimicking the suggested structure of natural metallonucleases, this study provides important insights into the catalytic mechanism.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Adolfo I. B. Romo, Marta P. Carepo, Pedro Levin, Otaciro R. Nascimento, Daniel E. Diaz, Joaquin Rodriguez-Lopez, Ignacio E. Leon, Lucas F. Bezerra, Luis Lemus, Izaura C. N. Diogenes
Summary: Enhancing the cytotoxicity of metal complexes to cancer cells by fine-tuning structural and chemical properties is crucial. Copper complexes with intercalating ligands, such as [Cu(2CP-Bz-SMe)](2+), have shown superior DNA binding ability and efficient ROS generation for effective degradation of DNA. The synergistic effect of ROS generation and DNA intercalation contributes to the low IC50 values against various cancer cell lines, indicating a promising strategy for improved chemotherapy.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yu-Mei Chen, Yu -Can Liu, Jin-Quan Wang, Guang-Chuan Ou, Xiao-Feng Wang, Shu-Qin Gao, Ke-Jie Du, Ying-Wu Lin
Summary: Four copper(II) complexes strongly interact with DNA through partial intercalation and cleave DNA through the generation of singlet oxygen (1O2). In vitro experiments show that these complexes exhibit significant anticancer activity and induce apoptosis in HeLa cells as demonstrated by AO/EB staining.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Balasubramaniam Selvakumaran, Mariappan Murali, Velusamy Sathya
Summary: A mononuclear mixed ligand copper(II) complex, [Cu(L)(Hdpa)](ClO4), with a tridentate NNO donor ligand (H(L)) and 2,2'-dipyridylamine (Hdpa), has been synthesized. The complex has a square pyramidal coordination geometry with a CuN4O chromophore. It forms self-assembled inter-pair dimers in solid-state and solution due to stacking interactions and hydrogen bonding. The complex exhibits reversible oxidation state change (Cu(II)(->)(<-)Cu(I)) at high positive redox potentials and acts as an efficient catalyst for oxidation reactions.
INORGANICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mariarosaria De Falco, Alessandra Porritiello, Federica Rota, Viviana Scognamiglio, Amina Antonacci, Giovanni del Monaco, Mariarita De Felice
Summary: Generation of the 3' overhang is a crucial step in homologous recombination and replication fork rescue processes. In archaea, the nuclease NurA and ATPase HerA, along with the highly conserved MRE11/RAD50 proteins, play a significant role in producing 3' single-stranded DNA during homologous recombination. The single-strand binding protein SSB regulates the DNA repair process by inhibiting the activities of NurA and HerA.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biology
Jieyu Yang, Yiyang Sun, Ying Wang, Wanshan Hao, Kaiying Cheng
Summary: This study reports the crystal structures of Deinococcus radiodurans HerA and a NurA-HerA complex model. The interaction between NurA and HerA is mainly mediated by ionic links, and key residues responsible for DNA translocation, unwinding, and catalytic activities have been identified. Moreover, the mechanism for the HerA-mediated cleavage of the 5' tail of broken DNA and the generation of a recombinogenic 3' single-stranded DNA tail has been elucidated.
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Environmental Sciences
Rahisa Scussel, Ana Carolina Feltrin, Elidio Angioletto, Nathalia Coral Galvani, Mirian Ivens Fagundes, Adriano Michael Bernardin, Paulo Emilio Feuser, Ricardo Andrez Machado de Avila, Claus Troger Pich
Summary: This study evaluated the toxicity and genotoxicity of bottom ash leachates originating from burning chromated copper arsenate (CCA)-treated wood. The results showed that the leachates' arsenic and chromium contents had significant effects on the ecotoxicity and genotoxicity of the bottom ash.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Ana Paula Cardoso, Leticia M. P. Madureira, Bruna B. Segat, Jennifer do N. C. Menezes, Roberta Cargnelutti, Dalber R. S. Candela, Davor L. Mariano, Renato L. T. Parreira, Adolfo Horn Jr, Sergio H. Seabra, Renato A. DaMatta, Felipe F. Moreira, Renata V. Moreira, Giovanni F. Caramori, Christiane Fernandes
Summary: Toxoplasmosis is a neglected disease that mainly affects the southern hemisphere. This study focuses on developing coordination compounds with anti-toxoplasma activity. Through experimental and theoretical analysis, it was found that complex (6) is the most likely compound to be obtained synthetically and shows promising inhibitory effects on the proliferation of Toxoplasma parasites.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Leide Laura Figueiredo Maciel, Marina Barreto Silva, Rafaela Oliveira Moreira, Ana Paula Cardoso, Christiane Fernandes, Adolfo Horn Jr, Joao Carlos de Aquino Almeida, Milton Masahiko Kanashiro
Summary: This study investigated the antineoplastic activity of two platinum complexes containing alpha- and beta-naphthyl groups. The results showed that one of the platinum complexes exhibited higher cytotoxicity against all cancer cell lines tested and lower cytotoxicity against normal peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Further investigations revealed that this complex induced cell death by apoptosis and was associated with mitochondrial membrane depolarization, elevated levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and caspase activation.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lucas B. Menezes, Bruna B. Segat, Hugo Tolentino, Daniele C. Pires, Larissa M. de M. Mattos, Hyan M. Hottum, Marcos D. Pereira, Alexandra Latini, Adolfo Horn Jr, Christiane Fernandes
Summary: The interactions between CuII, FeIII, and MnII complexes and free radicals DPPH and ROS were studied using colorimetric and EPR techniques. The results showed that all complexes enhanced the cellular protection against oxidative stress, with higher antioxidant activity observed for CuII and FeIII ions compared to MnII and [Mn(salen)Cl].
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bruna B. Segat, Lucas B. Menezes, Rodrigo Cervo, Roberta Cargnelutti, Hugo Tolentino, Alexandra Latini, Adolfo Horn Jr, Christiane Fernandes
Summary: This study presents the antioxidant activity of two manganese complexes [Mn(III)(bpa)2]Cl.H2O (1) and [(Cl)Mn(mu-hbpclnol)(mu-bpclnol)Mn](ClO4).3H2O (2) towards H2O2, superoxide anion radical, hydroxyl and DPPH. Both complexes demonstrated similar or better activities than the reference complex [Mn(salen)Cl] when tested against ROS (H2O2, O2•-, and •OH) by EPR in PBS, DMSO, and water. Complex (2) showed the highest scavenging activity towards hydroxyl and inhibited lipid peroxidation, as confirmed by TBARS assay. The results suggest that complexes (1) and (2) protect tissues from lipid peroxidation at the nanomolar scale, making them promising candidates for in vivo studies.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luel M. O. Costa, Iago S. Reis, Christiane Fernandes, Marcelo M. Marques, Jackson A. L. C. Resende, Elizabeth H. Krenske, Gerhard Schenk, Lawrence R. Gahan, Adolfo Horn Jr
Summary: We synthesized a new asymmetric heptadentate ligand based on the 1,3-diaminopropan-2-ol back-bone. The ligand contains two amide and two pyridine groups attached to the core. Reaction with Zn(ClO4)2.6H2O resulted in the formation of a dinuclear complex. The complex showed pH-dependent phosphatase activity with the highest activity at pH 9.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gabriela J. Pedroso, Desiree M. S. Costa, Lucas T. Felipe Kokuszi, Eduardo B. V. da Silva, Marcos F. O. Cavalcante, Eduardo Junca, Cassio A. O. Moraes, Claus T. Pich, Vania R. De Lima, Sumbal Saba, Jamal Rafique, Tiago E. A. Frizon
Summary: In this study, the effects of selenylated indoles (3a-d) on lipid membranes and their interaction with DNA were evaluated. These selenylated indoles increased the motion rate of the polar region of lipids, while compounds 3b-d ordered the non-polar region. Only 3c exhibited DNA cleavage ability.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Samuel M. Rocha, Adolfo Horn Jr., Aline R. de M. L. Terra, Lara M. Rezende, Felipe F. Moreira, Renato A. DaMatta, Fernando R. Xavier, Rodrigo Cervo, Roberta Cargnelutti, Sreerag N. Moorkkannur, Graysen Owenby, Rajeev Prabhakar, Sergio H. Seabra, Christiane Fernandes
Summary: The synthesis, physico-chemical characterization, and antiproliferative activity of two new cobalt(II) coordination compounds (1 and 2) against Leishmania amazonensis were reported. While complex 1 showed no toxicity, complex 2 exhibited toxic effects. Complex 1 was able to elevate the mitochondrial membrane potential, induce apoptotic cell death, and interact with the protein tyrosine phosphatase LmPRL-1.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Eduardo S. Neves, Christiane Fernandes, Adolfo Horn Jr
Summary: A series of three manganese(III) complexes were found to be effective catalysts for the oxidation of saturated hydrocarbons, particularly in the presence of trichloroisocyanuric acid. The compound [Mn(salen)Cl] showed the highest catalytic activity.
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Anjum Afrooze, Dadamiah P. M. D. Shaik
Summary: This study presents a solution combustion approach to produce marigold Co3O4 nanoparticles as potential electrode material for supercapacitors. The effect of vacuum annealing on the microstructural and electrochemical properties is explored, and the prepared nanoparticles exhibit high specific capacitance and electrochemical stability.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
A. Atta, Nuha Al-Harbi, B. M. Alotaibi, M. A. M. Uosif, E. Abdeltwab
Summary: In this study, PVA/NaI films were prepared by doping polyvinyl alcohol with sodium iodide. The films were then irradiated with argon ions at different fluence levels. Various characterization techniques were used to study the structural and electrical changes in the films. The results show that the dielectric behavior of the treated PVA/NaI films was significantly modified, making them more suitable for various devices.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xingang Wang, Chao Ma, Fubing Zou, Hai Hu, Jiayu Li, Hongyun Luo
Summary: By hybridizing TiO2 photocatalyst with CaCO3 as the wall material and using linseed oil as the core material, self-cleaning and self-repairing microcapsules were produced using in-situ precipitation. The microcapsules were evaluated for their morphology, chemical composition, thermal stability, and self-cleaning and self-repairing properties. Results showed that the microcapsules had a rough and spherical surface, along with excellent thermal stability and repeatability. Increasing the dosage of microcapsules significantly increased the degradation rate of methylene blue, while the self-repairing effect of micro-cracks became more evident. The optimal microcapsule dosage was found to be 7.0 wt%.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Muhammad Farooque Lanjwani, Mustafa Tuzen, Muhammad Yar Khuhawar, Tawfik A. Saleh
Summary: The development of the textile industry has raised concerns due to the contamination of drinking water by organic dyes, which pose a carcinogenic risk to humans. Nanomaterials, particularly semiconductors, have been utilized for photocatalytic degradation of dye pollutants. Various parameters, such as catalyst dosage, irradiation time, light sources, initial dye concentration, temperature, and pH, play significant roles in the degradation process. Different generations of photocatalytic nanomaterials, including single metal nanoparticles, binary and ternary metal oxides, as well as inert solid substrates with photocatalysts, have been employed for dye degradation.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
V. Ramasamy, E. Thenpandiyan, G. Suresh, T. Sathishpriya, Suresh Sagadevan
Summary: The nano CaCO3 and Eu3+ doped CaCO3/PEG nanocomposites were prepared through the biomimetic method. The prepared products were characterized and the electrochemical performance was evaluated. The results showed that the Eu3+ doped CaCO3/PEG nanocomposite exhibited superior pseudocapacitive behavior and could be used as an electrode material for supercapacitor applications.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shuxiang Duan, Ping Li, Hongqiang Zhang, Suping Qu
Summary: Panax ginseng, as an ethnomedicinal plant, has therapeutic effects in traditional medicine. This study investigated the potential use of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles from Panax ginseng leaf extract for the treatment of lung carcinoma and heart protection against mitochondrial dysfunction and cardiac dysfunction in obese insulin-resistant rats. The silver nanoparticles showed spherical morphology with a size range of 12.11 to 43.33 nm. In vivo experiments demonstrated that the silver nanoparticles significantly improved metabolic parameters, heart rate variability, cardiac function, and cardiac mitochondrial function in the rats. This study suggests that silver nanoparticles derived from Panax ginseng have cardioprotective effects.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Maryam Fayazi, Elham Rezvannejad
Summary: In this study, propolis extract was used as a green reductant to deposit silver nanoparticles on sepiolite clay, creating a nanocomposite called Sep/Ag. The nanocomposite was characterized using various techniques, and its ability to adsorb methylene blue (MB) was examined. The results showed that Sep/Ag could efficiently remove MB from solution, and the adsorbent could be regenerated for multiple cycles. This research demonstrates the potential of Sep/Ag nanocomposite as an effective and environmentally friendly sorbent for environmental cleanup.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
M. Sriramraj, A. R. Balu, S. Chitra Devi, B. Sowmiya Devi, M. Suganya, K. Devendran, M. Karthika, S. Adityan
Summary: One-pot green synthesis was used to prepare rGO decorated MgTiO3 perovskite using Solanum trilobatum leaf extract to reduce graphene oxide. The rGO embedded MgTiO3 nanoparticles showed smaller crystallite size, well-defined particle boundaries, increased photodegradation efficiency and antibacterial activity compared to pure MgTiO3.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhiliang Guo, Qianheng He, Helin Wang, Changgan Lai, Shuai Ji, Jian Sun, Donghuai Zhang, Liu Nie, Lixu Lei
Summary: Waste plastics are causing serious environmental pollution and there is a pressing need for their recycling. This study presents a novel method to completely degrade waste PET into sodium terephthalate and ethylene glycol through a solid-state reaction at high temperature with minimal solvent. The method offers high efficiency, selectivity, and ease of product separation, making it a promising approach for the recycling economy of other ester-based waste polymers.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Hanan Alhussain, Nuha Y. Elamin, Laila S. Alqarni, Abuzar Albadri, Kamal K. Taha, A. Modwi
Summary: A CaO-TiO2@g-C3N4 sorbent was constructed using sonication method for the elimination of RhB dye from aqueous medium. The sorbent demonstrated equilibrium for the dye adhesion after 120 minutes, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 778.7 mg/g. The nanocomposite showed satisfactory performance in neutral aquatic conditions.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Wei-Dong Liu, Liu-Qing Chen, Qi-Hao Qiu, Ming-Qiang Qi, Han Xu, Chao-Long Chen, La-Sheng Long, Lan-Sun Zheng, Xiang-Jian Kong
Summary: In this study, a mixed valence cerium-oxo cluster was successfully synthesized through low-temperature crystallization, and the coexistence and distribution of Ce ions in different valence states were determined. The mechanism for the generation of +4 valence state was revealed, and the synthesized cluster exhibited strong ultraviolet absorption and long visible light absorption, as well as clear photocurrent response and high photocurrent intensity.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mahak Dalal, Nidhi Antil, Binesh Kumar, Jai Devi, Sapana Garg
Summary: This research study focuses on the biological efficacy of a newly synthesized Schiff base ligand and its aryltellurium(IV) complexes. The synthesized compounds were characterized using various physical and spectral investigations, and theoretical chemical estimations were also conducted. The results showed that the complexes exhibited mild to strong antimicrobial activity, with higher activity than the Schiff base. Molecular docking experiments revealed the ability of the compounds to bind to receptors. ADMET results indicated favorable drug-like behavior of the synthesized compounds. Overall, these complexes may serve as promising candidates for infection ailments.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Indu Sharma, Ajay Kumar, Jaspreet Kaur, Sanjay Mehra, Arvind Kumar, Suresh Kumar Sharma, Surinder Kumar Mehta, Ramesh Kataria
Summary: Nanozyme based sensors have been developed as an effective method for detecting harmful metal ions in water samples. In this study, a Co(II) based coordination polymer nanoparticle (Co-CP NP) was synthesized and utilized as a nanozyme to detect Fe(II) ions selectively. The Co-CP NP exhibited peroxido-reductase mimicking activity, and the detection limit for Fe(II) ions was found to be 0.66 μM. The catalytic action of the Co-CP NP was further analyzed using Michaelis-Menten kinetics, and the detection mechanism was elucidated through XPS and zeta potential analysis.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sreenivasulu Venkata Kummari, Vadali Venkata Satya Siva Srikanth
Summary: A simple single-step sonochemical reduction method is used to prepare CoFe2O4-CoFe-reduced graphene oxide (rGO) composites with control of rGO content. The tunable interfacial magnetic proximity-induced magnetization at the interface of CoFe2O4-CoFe and rGO is observed.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Asma Zaka, Muhammad Waqas Iqbal, Amir Muhammad Afzal, Hassabul Hassan, Sarah Alharthi, Mohammed A. Amin, Ahmad M. Saeedi, Hasan B. Albargi, A. Alhadrami, Nawal D. Alqarni, Mohd Zahid Ansari
Summary: The tailoring and rational synthesis of metal-organic framework (MOF) with versatile nano/microarchitectures are of great academic interest due to their promising applications in advanced energy storage devices. A simple and cost-effective hydrothermal method was used to synthesize the carbon nanotubes (CNT) doped Cu-MOF, exhibiting astonishing power and energy density.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
