In vitro and in silico anti-inflammatory effect of minor constituents from the roots of Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don.

Vietnamese traditional medicine has utilised the roots of Buch.-Ham. ex D.

and docking and molecular dynamic of antimicrobial activities, alpha-glucosidase, and anti-inflammatory activity of compounds from the aerial parts of .

Twelve compounds were isolated from aerial parts through phytochemical analysis and the genus is the first place where the compounds 4-6 and 11-12 have been found. Based on the ability to inhibit NO production in RAW264.7 cells, compound 2 has demonstrated the strongest anti-inflammatory activity with an IC of 7.

Multi-Modular Design of Stable Pore-Space-Partitioned Metal-Organic Frameworks for Gas Separation Applications.

Pore space partition (PSP) is an effective materials design method for developing high-performance small-pore materials for storage and separation of gas molecules. The continued success of PSP depends on broad availability and judicious choice of pore-partition ligands and better understanding of each structural module on stability and sorption properties. Here, by using substructural bioisosteric strategy (sub-BIS), a dramatic expansion of pore-partitioned materials is targeted by using ditopic dipyridyl ligands with non-aromatic cores or extenders, as well as by expanding heterometallic clusters to uncommon nickel-vanadium and nickel-indium clusters rarely known before in porous materials.

Simultaneous Control of Flexibility and Rigidity in Pore-Space-Partitioned Metal-Organic Frameworks.

Flexi-MOFs are typically limited to low-connected (<9) frameworks. Here we report a platform-wide approach capable of creating a family of high-connected materials (collectively called CPM-220) that integrate exceptional framework flexibility with high rigidity. We show that the multi-module nature of the pore-space-partitioned (partitioned net) platform allows us to introduce flexibility as well as to simultaneously impose high rigidity in a tunable module-specific fashion.

Highly Stable Fe/Co-TPY-MIL-88(NH) Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) in Enzymatic Cascade Reactions for Chemiluminescence-Based Detection of Extracellular Vesicles.

Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) can deliver many advantages when acting as enzyme mimics to assist with signal amplification in molecular detection: they have abundant active catalytic sites per unit volume of the material; their structures and elemental compositions are highly tunable, and their high specific surface area and porous property can assist with target separation and enrichment. In the present work, we have demonstrated that, by adding the pore partition agent, 2,4,6-tris(4-pyridyl)pyridine (TPY) during synthesis of the bimetallic Fe/Co-MIL-88(NH) MOF to block the open metal sites, a highly porous MOF of Fe/Co-TPY-MIL-88(NH) can be produced. This material also exhibits high stability in basic solutions and biofluids and possesses high peroxidase-mimicking activity, which can be utilized to produce long-lasting chemiluminescence (CL) from luminol and HO.

Developing Water-Stable Pore-Partitioned Metal-Organic Frameworks with Multi-Level Symmetry for High-Performance Sorption Applications.

A new perspective is proposed in the design of pore-space-partitioned MOFs that is focused on ligand symmetry properties sub-divided here into three hierarchical levels: 1) overall ligand, 2) ligand substructure such as backbone or core, and 3) the substituent groups. Different combinations of the above symmetry properties exist. Given the close correlation between nature of chemical moiety and its symmetry, such a unique perspective into ligand symmetry and sub-symmetry in MOF design translates into the influences on MOF properties.

Optimization of Pore-Space-Partitioned Metal-Organic Frameworks Using the Bioisosteric Concept.

Pore space partitioning (PSP) is methodically suited for dramatically increasing the density of guest binding sites, leading to the partitioned acs (pacs) platform capable of record-high uptake for CO and small hydrocarbons such as CH. For gas separation, achieving high selectivity amid PSP-enabled high uptake offers an enticing prospect. Here we aim for high selectivity by introducing the bioisosteric (BIS) concept, a widely used drug design strategy, into the realm of pore-space-partitioned MOFs.

In Situ Synthesized Homochiral Spiroborate Ester Metal-Organic Framework with Mono-, Di-, and Trivalent Cations.

We report here a one-step method for synthesizing multi-component and in-situ-formed homochiral spiroborate-ester-based metal-organic framework CPM-B1. This unique material successfully integrates COF fragment spiroborate ester within the MOF and simultaneously incorporate homochirality and helicity. In addition, CPM-B1 is a rare example of framework materials that results from the cooperative assembly of three charge-complementary cations: +1 (lithium), +2 (cobalt), and +3 (boron).

Bimetallic Metal-Organic Framework Fe/Co-MIL-88(NH) Exhibiting High Peroxidase-like Activity and Its Application in Detection of Extracellular Vesicles.

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have many attractive features, including tunable composition, rigid structure, controllable pore size, and large specific surface area, and thus are highly applicable in molecular analysis. Depending on the MOF structure, a high number of unsaturated metal sites can be exposed to catalyze chemical reactions. In the present work, we report that using both Co(II) and Fe(III) to prepare the MIL-88(NH) MOF, we can produce the bimetallic MOF that can catalyze the conversion of 3,3',5,5″-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) to a color product through a reaction with HO at a higher reaction rate than the monometallic Fe-MIL-88(NH).

Metal-Mediated Directional Capping of Rod-Packing Metal-Organic Frameworks.

Two new rod-packing metal-organic frameworks (RPMOF) are constructed by regulating the in situ formation of the capping agent. In CPM-s7, carboxylate linkers extend 1D manganese-oxide chains in four additional directions, forming 3D RPMOF. The substitution of Mn with a stronger Lewis acidic Co , leads to an acceleration of the hydrolysis-prone sulfonate linker, resulting in presence of sulfate ions to reduce two out of the four carboxylate-extending directions, and thus forming a new 2D rod-packing CPM-s8.

Pandatonkinosides A and B: two new phenolic glycosides from the roots of and their nitric oxide production inhibitory activities.

Two new phenolic glycosides, 4-(3-hydroxypropyl)-2,6-dimethoxyphenol D-apiofuranosyl-(1→6)-D-glucopyranoside (), -cinnamyl alcohol 9(6'D-apiofuranosyl)-D-glucopyranoside (), together with nine known phenolic glycosides () were isolated from the roots of . Their structures were determined by extensive analysis of HRESIMS and NMR spectral data, as well as by comparison of their spectral data (including CD spectra) with those reported in the literature. Compounds - and - inhibited NO production in LPS-activated RAW264.

Simultaneous Control of Pore-Space Partition and Charge Distribution in Multi-Modular Metal-Organic Frameworks.

We report here a strategy for making anionic pacs type porous materials by combining pore space partition with charge reallocation. The method uses the first negatively charged pore partition ligand (2,5,8-tri-(4-pyridyl)-1,3,4,6,7,9-hexaazaphenalene, H-tph) that simultaneously enables pore partition and charge reallocation. Over two dozen anionic pacs materials have been made to demonstrate their excellent chemical stability and a high degree of tunability.

Undescribed chalcone and stilbene constituents from and their anti-inflammatory effect.

The chemical composition and anti-inflammatory activity of the endemic were investigated for the first time in this study. A phytochemical fractionation of the methanol extract of resulted in the isolation of a new stilbene (bavienside A) and two new chalcone glycosides (baviensides B and C, ). Their structures were elucidated via the interpretation of NMR and HRESIMS spectroscopic data.

Ultrastable High-Connected Chromium Metal-Organic Frameworks.

State-of-the-art MOFs are generally known for chemical stability at one end of the pH scale (i.e., pH < 0 or pH > 14).

Pore-Space Partition and Optimization for Propane-Selective High-Performance Propane/Propylene Separation.

The development of effective propane (CH)-selective adsorbents for the purification of propylene (CH) from CH/CH mixture is a promising alternative to replace the energy-intensive cryogenic distillation. However, few materials possess the dual desirable features of propane selectivity and high uptake capacity. Here, we report a family of pore-space-partitioned crystalline porous materials (CPM) with remarkable CH uptake capacity (up to 10.

Selective Crystallization of Rare-Earth Ions into Cationic Metal-Organic Frameworks for Rare-Earth Separation.

For rare-earth separation, selective crystallization into metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) offers new opportunities. Especially important is the development of MOF platforms with high selectivity toward target ions. Here we report a MOF platform (CPM-66) with low-coordination-number environment for rare-earth ions.

A Strategy for Constructing Pore-Space-Partitioned MOFs with High Uptake Capacity for C Hydrocarbons and CO.

Introduction of pore partition agents into hexagonal channels of MIL-88 type (acs topology) endows materials with high tunability in gas sorption. Here, we report a strategy to partition acs framework into pacs (partitioned acs) crystalline porous materials (CPM). This strategy is based on insertion of in situ synthesized 4,4'-dipyridylsulfide (dps) ligands.

Stable Ti Defects in Oriented Mesoporous Titania Frameworks for Efficient Photocatalysis.

By introducing a compatible reducing agent (2-ethylimidazole) into a mono-micelle assembly process, we present a type of ordered mesoporous TiO microspheres that combines radially aligned mesostructure with Ti defects in mesoporous frameworks. Such reductant acts as a building block of mesostructured frameworks and reduces Ti in situ to generate defects during calcination, giving rise to the coexistence of bulk Ti defects and an ordered mesostructure. The mesoporous TiO has both excellent mesoporosity (a high surface area of 106 m  g , a mean pore size of 18.

Pore-Space-Partition-Enabled Exceptional Ethane Uptake and Ethane-Selective Ethane-Ethylene Separation.

An ideal material for CH/CH separation would simultaneously have the highest CH uptake capacity and the highest CH/CH selectivity. But such material is elusive. A benchmark material for ethane-selective CH/CH separation is peroxo-functionalized MOF-74-Fe that exhibits the best known separation performance due to its high CH/CH selectivity (4.

Solvent-Free Synthesis of Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks and the Catalytic Properties of Their Carbon Materials.

Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) are traditionally synthesized solvothermally by using cost- and waste-incurring organic solvents. Here, a direct synthesis method is reported for ZIF-8, ZIF-67, and their heterometallic versions from solid precursors only. This solvent-free crystallization method not only completely avoids organic solvents, but also provides an effective path for the synthesis of homogeneous mixed-metal ZIFs.

The knowledge, ability, and skills of primary health care providers in SEANERN countries: a multi-national cross-sectional study.

Background: Primary health care (PHC) is usually the initial point of contact for individuals seeking to access health care and providers of PHC play a crucial role in the healthcare model. However, few studies have assessed the knowledge, ability, and skills (capacity) of PHC providers in delivering care. This study aimed to identify the capacity of PHC providers in countries of the Southeast and East Asian Nursing Education and Research Network (SEANERN).

Identification and characterization of Coronaviridae genomes from Vietnamese bats and rats based on conserved protein domains.

The family of viruses encompasses a group of pathogens with a zoonotic potential as observed from previous outbreaks of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus. Accordingly, it seems important to identify and document the coronaviruses in animal reservoirs, many of which are uncharacterized and potentially missed by more standard diagnostic assays. A combination of sensitive deep sequencing technology and computational algorithms is essential for virus surveillance, especially for characterizing novel- or distantly related virus strains.

Chiral Isocamphoric Acid: Founding a Large Family of Homochiral Porous Materials.

Homochiral metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are an important class of chiral solids with potential applications in chiral recognition; however, relatively few are available. Of great importance is the availability of low-cost, racemization-resistant, and versatile enantiopure building blocks. Among chiral building blocks, d-camphoric acid is highly prolific, yet, its trans-isomer, l-isocamphoric acid, has remained unknown in the entire field of solid-state materials.