Publications by authors named "D Fuhrmann"

Introduction: The prevailing view is that loneliness predominantly affects older adults. However, awareness of high rates of loneliness among younger populations is growing, prompting a call for interventions. The current study aimed to listen to the voices of young people regarding how they cope with loneliness, gaining a better understanding of how to then develop tailored interventions.

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Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent form of cell death, which finally culminates in lipid peroxidation and membrane damage. During the past decade, the interest in ferroptosis increased substantially and various regulatory components were discovered. The role of ferroptosis during inflammation and its impact on different immune cell populations is still under debate.

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Two novel binuclear complexes of Pb(ii) were synthesized by reacting a 3-(2-pyridyl)-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,2,4-triazine (PMPT) ligand with different anionic co-ligands (1: bromide, 2: acetate and isothiocyanate) in a 1 : 1 molar ratio of PMPT ligands to lead(ii) salts. The complexes, [Pb(μ-PMPT)Br] (1) and [Pb(μ-PMPT)((μ-CHCOO)(NCS)] (2), were characterized using various physicochemical techniques such as CHN analysis, FT-IR spectroscopy, and H NMR spectroscopy. Additionally, their structures were determined using single-crystal X-ray diffraction.

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The Cu(I)-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition reaction between (NBu)[VO((OCH)CCHN)] and 3-ethynylpyridine led to the formation of products capable of forming poorly soluble coordination compounds with transition metal ions such as Cu(I) and Zn(II). The formation of these poorly soluble phases is an important feature that was used to determine the course of reactions, allowing the selective preparation of symmetric bis-pyridyltriazolyl and asymmetric monopyridyltriazolyl derivatives with relatively high yields and high substrate conversions. The asymmetric compound (NBu)[VO((OCH)CCH-NCH-CHN)((OCH)CCHN)] (V) was utilized in the subsequent "click" postfunctionalization reaction with 1,4-diethynylbenzene, resulting in a covalently bound V-V dimer.

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Article Synopsis
  • Ferroptosis is a key form of cell death linked to various diseases, characterized by excessive peroxidation of fatty acids in cell membranes, which causes the cell to rupture.
  • This process is influenced by iron and redox balance within cells but can also be targeted for pharmacological treatments, making ferroptosis-related proteins potential candidates for new therapies.
  • A research consortium in Germany, along with leading experts, aims to review the mechanisms, significance, and methodologies related to ferroptosis to promote further research and potential new treatments for diseases affected by this process.
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