A Mixed-ligand Zn(II)-based Coordination Polymer for Selectively Detect 2,4,6-Trinitrophenol (TNP) and Treatment Effect on Periodontal Diseases via Inhibition Effect on P. gingivalis Growth.

A new difunctional Zn(II) coordination polymer (CP) with the chemical formula of [Zn(TBTA) (L)] (1) has been synthesized hydrothermally from tetrabromoterephthalic acid (HTBTA) and 4,4'-bis(imidazole-1-yl)-biphenyl (L) ligands. Furthermore, due to its strong intense emission and open N donor sites, complex 1 could be used as a light-emitting sensor to determine 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (TNP) which has high selectivity and sensitivity. Furthermore, the anti-bacterial effect of the compound against P.

Mammalian nucleolar protein DCAF13 is essential for ovarian follicle maintenance and oocyte growth by mediating rRNA processing.

During mammalian oocyte growth, chromatin configuration transition from the nonsurrounded nucleolus (NSN) to surrounded nucleolus (SN) type plays a key role in the regulation of gene expression and acquisition of meiotic and developmental competence by the oocyte. Nonetheless, the mechanism underlying chromatin configuration maturation in oocytes is poorly understood. Here we show that nucleolar protein DCAF13 is an important component of the ribosomal RNA (rRNA)-processing complex and is essential for oocyte NSN-SN transition in mice.

Molecular control of male reproductive development and pollen fertility in rice.

Anther development and male fertility are essential biological processes for flowering plants and are important for crop seed production. Genetic manipulation of male fertility/sterility is critical for crop hybrid breeding. Rice (Oryza sativa L.