Functionalized polyoxometalate microspheres ensure selective adsorption of phosphoproteins and glycoproteins.

Lacunary polyoxometalate (POM), [PWO], grafts with a boronic acid group attached via an organosilane bridge assemble into microspheres, PW-Si-APBA. The oxygen-rich and hydrophilic surface of POM facilitates the binding of phosphate groups in phosphoproteins and glycans in glycoproteins. While the metal-oxo in POM provides π-π interactions with the phosphate groups of phosphoproteins, the boronic acid group specifically binds to glycoproteins via the cis-diols of glycans.

Injury to the axillary artery and brachial plexus caused by a closed floating shoulder injury: A case report.

Background: A floating shoulder may be associated with catastrophic neurovascular injury and requires a multidisciplinary approach for its management. To maximize the likelihood of good patient outcomes, this unique injury pattern should be recognized in patients as early as possible. This can be difficult to achieve, however, as there are currently few reports of floating shoulder in the literature, meaning that associated neurovascular injuries may be overlooked.