Characterization of a diffusible signaling factor from Xylella fastidiosa.

Unlabelled: Cell-cell signaling in Xylella fastidiosa has been implicated in the coordination of traits enabling colonization in plant hosts as well as insect vectors. This cell density-dependent signaling has been attributed to a diffusible signaling factor (DSF) produced by the DSF synthase RpfF. DSF produced by related bacterial species are unsaturated fatty acids, but that of X.

A Platform for the Detection of Trypanosomes via Selective Small Molecule Recognition.

Trypanothione (TSH2), a metabolite unique to trypanosomal parasites, was evaluated as a potential biomarker for trypanosomal infection using fluorescence as the means of detection. Fluoroescein arsenical helix binder (FLASH) was prepared and used to detect TSH2. Since it has low background fluorescence and forms a highly emissive complex with TSH2, it can be used to detect low micromolar concentrations of TSH2 in serum.

Conjugate addition of allyl stannanes with concomitant triflation.

A new method for the conjugate addition of allyltributylstannane with concomitant triflation is described. This reaction works with functionalized enones, enals, enoates, and vinylogous esters. The resulting vinyl triflates can be used for intramolecular Heck reactions to afford the products of 5-exo-trig cyclization.

Development of a Friedel-Crafts triflation.

The development of a new variant of the Friedel-Crafts reaction that yields 3-aryl enol triflates is described. The reaction is practical, is atom-economical, and works well with electron-rich arene substrates. [reaction: see text].