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Synthesis, DNA interaction and antibacterial activities of La(III) and Gd(III) complexes of Schiff base derived from o-vanillin and lysine
Two novel complexes, [La(HL)(H2O)2NO3] · NO3 · H2O and [Gd(HL)(H2O)2NO3] · NO3 · H2O, where HL is a Schiff base derived from o-vanillin and lysine, have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, c...
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Synthesis, DNA-binding and antiproliferative activity of N-(Nitrogen heterocyclic) norcantharidin acylamide acid
Two novel norcantharidin acylamide acids (HL1=N-pyrimidine norcantharidin acylamide acid, C12H13N3O4; HL2=N-pyridine norcantharidin acylamide acid, C13H14N2O4) were synthesized by a reaction of norcantharidin(NCT...
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Binding of Al(III)-tetracarboxyphthalocyanine to Hemoglobin and Myoglobin
The interactions between Al(III)-tetracarboxyphthalocyanine (AlPc(COOH)4) and hemoglobin (or myoglobin) have been studied. The results showed that AlPc(COOH)4 effectively quenched the intrinsic fluorescence of Hb...
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LC Determination of trans-3,5,3′,4′,5′-Pentamethoxystilbene in Rat Plasma
A simple LC method has been developed and validated to determine trans-3,5,3′,4′,5′-pentamethoxystilbene (PMS) in rat plasma. Chromatographic separation was achieved through gradient delivery of acetonitrile and ...
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Efficient Production of a Thermophilic 2-Deoxyribose-5-Phosphate Aldolase in Glucose-Limited Fed-Batch Cultivations of Escherichia coli by Continuous Lactose Induction Strategy
The production of a thermophilic 2-deoxyribose-5-phosphate aldolases (DERA) in Escherichia coli BL21 under continuous lactose induction strategy was investigated. The process was combined with the exponential fee...
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Acylated flavonol glycosides from Sedum aizoon
A new acylated flavonol glycoside (1) and a known compound (2) have been isolated from the whole plant of Sedum aizoon L. Their structures have been established as quercetin 3-O-[β-D-(2‴-O-(E)-feruloyl)-xylopyran...
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Microstructure, Properties and Lignin-Based Modification of Wood–Ceramics from Rice Husk and Coal Tar Pitch
Wood–Ceramics are prepared from a shaped mixture of rice husk and high-temperature coal tar pitch by pyrolysis at different temperatures. Subsequently, the wood–ceramics are modified by pyrolysis of different ...
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Comparison of structure and biological activity of natural polypeptide from velvet antlers of Cervus elaphus with those of synthesized polypeptide
Biochemical techniques including ion-exchange chromatography, gel filtration chromatography and reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography(RP-HPLC) were used to isolate and purify the natural polype...
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Ruthenium(II) polypyridyl complexes: synthesis, cytotoxicity in vitro, reactive oxygen species, mitochondrial membrane potential and cell cycle arrest studies
Two Ru(II) polypyridyl complexes [Ru(dmb)2(idpq)](ClO4)2 (1) (idpq = indeno[1,2-b]dipyrido[3,2-f:2′,3′-h]-quinoxaline-6-one, dmb = 4,4′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine) and [Ru(bpy)2(idpq)](ClO4)2 (2) (bpy = 2,2′-bipyr...
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Performance and characterisation of CeO2-TiO2-WO3 catalysts for selective catalytic reduction of NO with NH3
Ce-Ti-W-O x catalysts were prepared and applied to the NH3-selective catalytic reduction (SCR) reaction. The experimental results showed that the Ce-Ti-W-O x ...
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Photophysical and electrochemical properties of a novel lanthanide tetra(4-sulfonatophenyl)porphyrin
A novel lanthanide porphyrin [TbIII(H2TPPS)IV·H3O·2H2O] n (1) (H2TPPS = tetra(4-sulfonatophenyl)porphyrin) has been synthesized through a hydrothermal reaction and structura...
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Synthesis, characterization and phase behaviors of polypeptides bearing biphenyl mesogens and oligo-ethylene-glycol tails
A series of polypeptides bearing biphenyl mesogenic side-chains and oligo-ethylene-glycol (OEG) tails (PPLG n -g-BPOEG m , n = 26 and 63, m = 2,...
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Chalcones from Desmodium podocarpum and Their Cytotoxicity
Two new chalcones, 2′,4-hydroxy-3,4′-dimethoxychalcone ( 1 ) and 2′,3-hydroxy-4,4′-dimethoxychalcone ( 2 ...
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Open AccessAspergillus oryzae lipase-catalyzed synthesis of glucose laurate with excellent productivity
As nonionic surfactants derived from naturally renewable resources, sugar fatty acid esters (SFAEs) have been widely utilized in food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries.
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Compatibility study between 2,6-diamino-3,5-dinitropyrazine-1-oxide and some high explosives by thermal and nonthermal techniques
This project evaluated the compatibility of 2,6-diamino-3,5-dinitropyrazine-1-oxide (LLM-105) with some common high explosives, for the development of LLM-105-based composite explosives or propellants. Both th...
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Polymer–Nucleic Acid Interactions
Gene therapy is an important therapeutic strategy in the treatment of a wide range of genetic disorders. Polymers forming stable complexes with nucleic acids (NAs) are non-viral gene carriers. The self-assembl...
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Multiple-helix cobalt(II)-based metal-organic nanotubes on stainless steel fibers for solid-phase microextraction of chlorophenol and nitrophenols from water samples
The high performance solid-phase microextraction (SPME) of polar phenols from aqueous matrices is a challenge due to the strong interaction between water molecules and polar phenols. The authors describe the f...
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A kinetic investigation of thermal decomposition of 1,1′-dihydroxy-5,5′-bitetrazole-based metal salts
Three novel Co/Cu/Pb salts of 1,1′-dihydroxy-5,5′-bitetrazole (BTO) were prepared, and their thermal behaviors, decomposition reaction kinetics, thermal safety and thermodynamic parameters were investigated as...
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Polymer–Nucleic Acid Interactions
Gene therapy is an important therapeutic strategy in the treatment of a wide range of genetic disorders. Polymers forming stable complexes with nucleic acids (NAs) are non-viral gene carriers. The self-assembl...
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Durable flame retardant cellulosic fibers modified with novel, facile and efficient phytic acid-based finishing agent
As a renewable, abundant, and eco-friendly bio-based compound, phytic acid (PA) possesses high phosphorus content, which is a potential flame retardant for cellulosic fibers. Generally, PA is not efficient for...