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Nguyen Thanh Giao, Truong Hoang Dan, Duong Van Ni, Phan Kim Anh, Huynh Thi Hong Nhien
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Toshiaki Jo, Toshifumi Minamoto
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MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2021)
Review
Biochemical Research Methods
Zhihui Liang, Yuan He, Christina S. U. Ieong, Chung Hang Jonathan Choi
Summary: This review provides insights into the interactions between Polydopamine nanoparticles (PDA NPs) and cells. The study reveals that PDA NPs can self-target cells through dopamine receptors without the need for ligands, and can exhibit self-therapeutic cellular responses in the absence of drugs. The review also discusses the cellular localization and pharmacological properties of PDA NPs upon various routes of administration.
CURRENT OPINION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
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WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
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Katsuki Takebe, Mamoru Suzuki, Takao Kuwada-Kusunose, Satoko Shirai, Kaori Fukuzawa, Tomoko Takamiya, Narikazu Uzawa, Hiroshi Iijima
Summary: The third-generation COMT inhibitor opicapone, with a 3-nitrocatechol scaffold similar to second-generation inhibitors entacapone and tolcapone, has shown sustained COMT inhibition and suitability for once-daily dosing. Crystal structure analysis and FMO calculations revealed the unique and important interaction between the oxidopyridine ring of opicapone and the sidechains of Leu 198 and Met 201. Lys 144 also showed conformational changes in the catechol binding site, and the formation of a complex with SAH and COMT indicates dual inhibition mechanisms of opicapone.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL INFORMATION AND MODELING
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dong Yang, Bruce C. Gates
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a class of crystalline porous materials with potential applications in catalysis and separations due to their unique structure and active sites. The study of node ligands on MOFs plays a crucial role in understanding their catalytic activity, and their chemistry on MOF nodes is currently being explored to a greater extent.
ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH
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Arkajit Mandal, Michael A. D. Taylor, Pengfei Huo
Summary: We present a simple and intuitive theory that explains how coupling a molecule to an optical cavity can modify ground-state chemical reactivity by exploiting intrinsic quantum behaviors of light-matter interactions. Using the polarized Fock states representation, we demonstrate that the ground-state potential can be changed through light-matter interactions due to the scaling of diabatic electronic couplings with the overlap of the polarized Fock states. Our theory predicts that the ground-state barrier height can be modified through light-matter interactions when the cavity frequency is in the electronic excitation range. This work provides a simple but powerful theoretical framework to understand how strong coupling between the molecule and the cavity can modify ground-state reactivities.
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Van-Phuoc Thai, Hieu Duy Nguyen, Nobuo Saito, Kazumasa Takahashi, Toru Sasaki, Takashi Kikuchi
Summary: Using plasma-liquid interactions (PLIs), gold nanoparticles (GNPs) can be synthesized with high-quality size and surface properties. By adding suitable ligands to the precursor solution, the size of the GNPs can be precisely controlled. The potency of the size-control depends on the type of ligands, with thiol>amine>carboxylate. XPS, FTIR, and zeta potential techniques confirmed the presence of these ligands on GNPs.
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Jiajing Zhou, Matthew Penna, Zhixing Lin, Yiyuan Han, Rene P. M. Lafleur, Yijiao Qu, Joseph J. Richardson, Irene Yarovsky, Jesse V. Jokerst, Frank Caruso
Summary: The study introduces a versatile and robust coating (pBDT-TA) self-assembled from tannic acid (TA) and a self-polymerizing aromatic dithiol (BDT), which can be precisely tuned in thickness on diverse substrates and exhibits high stability in various harsh aqueous environments. Moreover, the coating enables secondary reactions and easy integration of other compounds, showcasing its potential for diverse applications.
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Dounia Dib, Nawel Ababsa, Dalila Addad, Kenza Kadi, Abdelkader Khiari, Mounia Oualdjaoui
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APPLIED WATER SCIENCE
(2021)
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Cherifa Ayadi, Amira Anene, Rafik Kalfat, Yves Chevalier, Souhaira Hbaieb
Summary: A new method for freezing molecular imprints in polymer materials without cross-linking agents has been reported. Evidence of molecular imprints is provided through differential adsorption to imprinted and non-imprinted materials. Fast adsorption kinetics are advantageous for applications such as chromatographic separations and chemical sensors.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shoronia N. Cross, Alexander H. Al-Feghali, Amy Szuchmacher Blum
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Zi-Jie Gong, Cheng-Chi Chien, Sudeep Mudhulu, Jeffrey C. S. Wu, Nina Daneu, Marjeta Macek Krzmanc, Wen-Yueh Yu
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Toby Hamilton, Yangyang Huai, Chris Plackowski, Yongjun Peng
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Christopher E. Ndehedehe, Oluwafemi E. Adeyeri, Alex O. Onojeghuo, Vagner G. Ferreira, Ikechukwu Kalu, Onuwa Okwuashi
Summary: Global warming has a significant impact on water availability and future water supplies, especially on groundwater systems. The study found that climate variability plays a major role in the distribution of groundwater recharge, and there is a clear relationship between global climate and groundwater.
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