Correction: Controllable biomolecule release from self-assembled organic nanotubes with asymmetric surfaces: pH and temperature dependence.

Correction for 'Controllable biomolecule release from self-assembled organic nanotubes with asymmetric surfaces: pH and temperature dependence' by Naohiro Kameta , , 2008, , 1681-1687, https://doi.org/10.1039/B803742F.

Releasing a bound molecular spring with light: a visible light-triggered photosalient effect tied to polymorphism.

Here we present a study on the solid state properties of tetra--bromo azobenzene (4Br-Azo). Two distinct crystal polymorphs were identified: the α-phase and β-phase. Notably, only the β-phase exhibited an extraordinary photosalient effect (jumping/breaking) upon exposure to a wide range of visible light.

Pathogenic role of NAMPT in the perivascular regions after ischemic stroke in mice with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Ischemic stroke in patients with abnormal glucose tolerance results in poor outcomes. Nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NAMPT), an adipocytokine, exerts neuroprotective effects. However, the pathophysiological role of NAMPT after ischemic stroke with diabetes and the relationship of NAMPT with cerebrovascular lesions are unclear.

Synthesis of Multiblock Copolymer Composed of Biodegradable Poly(butylene succinate) and Poly(2-pyrrolidone): Impact of Each Block Length on the Mechanical Properties.

A series of multiblock copolymers comprising a systematic combination of biomass-originated and biodegradable poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) and poly(2-pyrrolidone) (PA4) units is synthesized with various mean degrees of polymerization (mDP) of each unit. Despite the inherent immiscibility of PBS and PA4, multiblock structure allows to mix the two components in the solution-cast films from solution. The mechanical properties of the cast films are highly dependent on the mDP of each unit, as demonstrated by tensile tests.