Can sustainable development policy reduce carbon emissions? Empirical evidence from resource-based cities in China.

Resource-based cities (RBCs) have made outstanding contributions to China's social and economic development over recent decades. Nevertheless, with the worsening climate change and the exhausted resources, how to curb carbon emissions of RBCs to deliver their low-carbon transformation is becoming a problem plaguing the world. To facilitate the low-carbon transformation of RBCs, the Chinese government has formulated many policies, including the Sustainable Development Policy of National Resource-based Cities, 2013-2020 (SDPRC).

Highly Stable Acid-Induced Emission-Enhancing Cd-MOFs: Synthesis, Characterization, and Detection of Glutamic Acid in Water and Fe Ions in Acid.

Two novel 3D fluorescent metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), [Cd(L)(bbibp)] () and [Cd(L)(bbibp)] (), where HL = 4,4'-(4,4'-bipyridine-2,6-diyl)dibenzoic acid and bbibp = 4,4'-bis(benzoimidaz-1-yl)biphenyl, were acquired through a conventional method and characterized via IR spectra, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), scanning electron microscopy, N adsorption-desorption isotherms, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The crystal framework of Cd-MOF remained stable in the range of pH = 1.0-12.

One-step synthesis of a carbon dot-based fluorescent probe for colorimetric and ratiometric sensing of tetracycline.

Carbon dots (CDs) with blue fluorescence were synthesized using indole-3-butyric acid and l-tryptophan using a one-step hydrothermal method. The CDs were further employed as a fluorescent sensor with high selectivity for colorimetric and ratiometric detection of tetracycline (TC) in water. The limit of detection (LOD) was found to be 0.

Synthesis, crystal structures, DFT studies, molecular docking and urease inhibition studies of three Ni(II) complexes with a sexidentate NO-donor bis-Schiff base ligand.

Three Ni(II) complexes with a sexidentate NO-donor bis-Schiff base ligand, namely Ni(CHNO)·2CHOH (1), Ni(CHNOS)·HO (2) and Ni(CHNO)·3CHOH (3) (CHNO=1,2-bis(2-methoxy-6-formylphenoxy)ethane-l-phenylalanine; CHNOS=1,2-bis(2-methoxy-6-formylphenoxy)ethane-l-methionine; CHNO=1,2-bis(2-methoxy-6-formylphenoxy)ethane-l-tryptophan) were synthesized and structurally characterized. Theoretical studies of the three complexes were carried out by density functional theory (DFT) Becke's three-parameter hybrid (B3LYP) method employing the 6-31G basis set. Moreover, the inhibitory activities were tested in vitro against jack bean urease.

Anticancer activity and computational modeling of ternary copper (II) complexes with 3-indolecarboxylic acid and 1,10-phenanthroline.

Metal-containing compounds have been extensively studied for many years as potent proteasome inhibitors. The 20S proteasome, the main component of the ubiquitin proteasome pathway, is one of the excellent targets in anticancer drug development. We recently reported that several copper complexes were able to inhibit cancer-special proteasome and induce cell death in human cancer cells.

A novel fluorescent probe based on rhodamine hydrazone derivatives bearing a thiophene group for Al³⁺.

In the present work, a novel 5-methyl-thiophene-carbaldehyde-functionalized rhodamine 6G Schiff base (RA) was designed and easily prepared as an Al(3+) fluorescent and colorimetric probe, which could selectively and sensitively detect Al(3+) by showing enhanced fluorescence emission. Meanwhile distinct color variation from colorless to pink also provided 'naked eye' detection of Al(3+), due to the ring spirolactam opening of the rhodamine derivative. Other metal ions (including K(+), Mg(2+), Na(+), Ba(2+), Mn(2+), Cd(2+), Fe(2+), Ni(2+), Pb(2+), Zn(2+), Hg(2+), Co(2+), Li(+), Sr(2+) and Cu(2+)) could only induce limited interference.

Cefepime, a fourth-generation cephalosporin, in complex with manganese, inhibits proteasome activity and induces the apoptosis of human breast cancer cells.

Cefepime (FEP), which is a member of the fourth-generation cephalosporin class, has been extensively studied as a biochemical and antimicrobial reagent in recent years. Manganese (Mn) is important in the biochemical and physiological processes of many living organisms, and it is also high expressed in some tumor tissues. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the proteasome-inhibitory and anti-proliferative properties of 8 metal complexes (FEP‑Cu, FEP-Zn, FEP-Co, FEP-Ni, FEP-Cd, FEP-Cr, FEP-Fe, FEP-Mn) in MDA-MB‑231 human breast cancer cells.

L-Ornithine Schiff base-copper and -cadmium complexes as new proteasome inhibitors and apoptosis inducers in human cancer cells.

Ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) plays a crucial role in many cellular processes such as cell cycle, proliferation and apoptosis. Aberrant activation of UPS may result in cellular transformation or other altered pathological conditions. Previous studies have shown that metal-based complexes could inhibit proteasome activity and induce apoptosis in certain human cancer cells.

Metal-based 2,3-indolinedione derivatives as proteasome inhibitors and inducers of apoptosis in human cancer cells.

Proliferation and apoptotic pathways are tightly regulated in cells by the ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS). Alterations in the UPS may result in cellular transformation or other pathological conditions. The proteasome is indeed often found to be overactive in cancer cells.

Organic cadmium complexes as proteasome inhibitors and apoptosis inducers in human breast cancer cells.

Although cadmium (Cd) is a widespread environmental contaminant and human carcinogen, our studies indicate an organic Cd complex to be a potent inhibitor of proteasomal chymotrypsin-like (CT-like) activity, further capable of inducing apoptosis in a cancer cell-specific manner. It has been reported that the ligands indole-3-butyric acid (L1) and indole-3-propionic acid (L2) have cancer-fighting effects when tested in a rat carcinoma model. In addition, 3, 5-diaminobenzoic acid o-vanillin Schiff bases (L3) have high antimicrobial activity and a large number of Schiff base complexes have been reported to have proteasome-inhibitory activity.

An amino-imino resonance study of 2-amino-4-methylpyridinium nitrate and 2-amino-5-methylpyridinium nitrate.

The contributions of the amino and imino resonance forms to the ground-state structures of 2-amino-4-methylpyridinium nitrate, C(6)H(9)N(2)(+)·NO(3)(-), and the previously reported 2-amino-5-methylpyridinium nitrate [Yan, Fan, Bi, Zuo & Zhang (2012). Acta Cryst. E68, o2084], were studied using a combination of IR spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography and density functional theory (DFT).

Cellular and computational studies of proteasome inhibition and apoptosis induction in human cancer cells by amino acid Schiff base-copper complexes.

Proliferation and apoptosis pathways are tightly regulated in a cell by the ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) and alterations in the UPS may result in cellular transformation or other pathological conditions. Indeed, the proteasome is often found to be overactive in cancer cells. It has also been found that cancer cells are more sensitive to proteasome inhibition than normal cells, and therefore proteasome inhibitors are pursued as antitumor drugs.

1,10-Phenanthroline promotes copper complexes into tumor cells and induces apoptosis by inhibiting the proteasome activity.

Indole-3-acetic acid and indole-3-propionic acid, two potent natural plant growth hormones, have attracted attention as promising prodrugs in cancer therapy. Copper is known to be a cofactor essential for tumor angiogenesis. We have previously reported that taurine, L-glutamine, and quinoline-2-carboxaldehyde Schiff base copper complexes inhibit cell proliferation and proteasome activity in human cancer cells.

2-Amino-5-methyl-pyridinium nitrate.

In the title salt, C(6)H(9)N(2) (+)·NO(3) (-), the 2-amino-5-methyl-pyridinium cation and the nitrate anion are cyclically linked through pyridinium and amine N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds [graph set R(4) (3)(12)]. These units are extended into a zigzag chain structure lying parallel to the a axis, through a second cyclic R(2) (2)(8) association involving amine N-H⋯O and aromatic C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds to nitrate O-atom acceptors.

(2,2'-Bipyridine-κ(2)N,N'){N-[(2-oxidonaphthalen-1-yl-κO)methyl-idene]-l-valinato-κO}copper(II) trihydrate.

In the title complex, [Cu(C(16)H(15)NO(3))(C(10)H(8)N(2))]·3H(2)O, the Cu(II) atom is five coordinated by O,N,O'-donor atoms of the Schiff base ligand and by two N atoms of the 2,2'-bipyridine ligand in a distorted square-pyramidal geometry. In the crystal, mol-ecules are linked into a two-dimensional network parallel to (011) by O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.

Novel Polypyridyl chelators deplete cellular zinc and destabilize the X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein (XIAP) prior to induction of apoptosis in human prostate and breast cancer cells.

X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein (XIAP), inhibits the initiation and execution phases of the apoptotic pathway. XIAP is the most potent member of the inhibitor of apoptosis protein (IAP) family of the endogenous caspase inhibitors. Therefore, targeting XIAP may be a promising strategy for the treatment of apoptosis-resistant malignancies.

Conversion of fructose into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and its derivatives promoted by inorganic salt in alcohol.

The conversion of D-fructose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) on a 1 mmol scale was achieved in good yield (68%) using NH(4)Cl as catalyst in isopropanol at 120°C. About 3% of 5-i-propoxymethylfurfural was formed. The reaction in ethanol at 100°C on a 10g scale gave a total yield of HMF and 5-ethoxymethylfurfural of 42%.

(E)-3-(2-Hy-droxy-5-methyl-phenyl-imino)-indolin-2-one.

In the title compound, C(15)H(12)N(2)O(2), the dihedral angle between the two benzene rings is 83.55 (11)° In the crystal, the molecules are linked by O-H⋯O and N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.

[Synthesis and characterization of CTMAB and PDMDAAC modified organobentonite].

The natural bentonite was purified and changed to sodium form by NaCl via exchange reaction. Their characteristics, such as swelling volume, swelling value, colloid valence, ethylene blue adsorbed and cation exchange capacity, were measured. The results indicate that the property of Na-bentonite is better than that of natural bentonite.

Molecular study on copper-mediated tumor proteasome inhibition and cell death.

The metal ion copper is a cofactor essential for maintaining normal biological and physical functions in human beings. High copper levels have been found in variety of tumor tissues and are involved in tumor angiogenesis processes. The ubiquitin-proteasome system plays an important role in cell growth and apoptosis and has been shown as a novel target for cancer therapy.

1,5-Dimethyl-2-phenyl-4-{[(E)-3,4,5-trimethoxybenzylidene]amino}-1H-pyrazol-3(2H)-one.

In the title compound, C(21)H(23)N(3)O(4), the pyrazole ring forms dihedral angles of 21.58 (8) and 66.64 (7)° with the benzene and phenyl rings, respectively.

1-[(Z)-(5-Methyl-2-pyrid-yl)iminiometh-yl]-2-naphtholate.

In the zwitterionic title compound, C(17)H(14)N(2)O, the dihedral angle between the naphthalene and pyridine ring systems is 3.56 (9)° and an intra-molecular N-H⋯O hydrogen bond generates an S(6) ring. In the crystal, mol-ecules are linked by C-H⋯O inter-actions.

4-[(E)-(2-Methoxy-phen-yl)imino-meth-yl]-N,N-dimethyl-aniline.

In the title compound, C(16)H(18)N(2)O, the dihedral angle between the benzene rings is 38.5 (2)°. The crystal packing is stabilized by weak C-H⋯N and C-H⋯O inter-actions and aromatic π-π stacking [centroid-centroid separations = 3.

Inhibition of tumor proteasome activity by gold-dithiocarbamato complexes via both redox-dependent and -independent processes.

We have previously reported on a gold(III) complex, namely [AuBr(2)(DMDT)] (N,N-dimethyldithiocarbamate) showing potent in vitro and in vivo growth inhibitory activities toward human cancer cells and identifying the cellular proteasome as one of the major targets. However, the importance of the oxidation state of the gold center and the involved mechanism of action has yet to be established. Here we show that both gold(III)- and gold(I)-dithiocarbamato species, namely [AuBr(2)(ESDT)] (AUL12) and [Au(ESDT)](2) (AUL15), could inhibit the chymotrypsin-like activity of purified 20S proteasome and 26S proteasome in human breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells, resulting in accumulation of ubiquitinated proteins and proteasome target proteins, and induction of cell death, but at significantly different levels.

Tetra-μ-acetato-κO:O'-bis-{[2-(2-fur-yl)-1-(2-furylmeth-yl)-1H-benzimidazole-κN]copper(II)}.

The title complex, [Cu(2)(CH(3)COO)(4)(C(16)H(12)N(2)O(2))(2)], forms a dimer of the paddle-wheel type located on a crystallographic inversion centre. The two Cu(II) atoms [Cu⋯Cu = 2.7254 (11) Å] are bridged by four acetate anions.