The first report of perfluorocyclobutyl (PFCB) aryl ether polymer colloids is presented herein. The biphenyl rings were post-functionalized with chlorosulfonic acid modification in the backbone of the perfluoropolymer, thereby changing the zeta potential (ζ) of the colloids across the pH range (2-12). Self-assembly of the colloids was observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) on four separate surfaces which led to different morphological changes for each surface; spherical on Al substrate, clover-like on Cr substrate, flower-like on carbon substrate, and "squalloid" on Si substrate.
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Polymers and Functional Materials Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad, 500007, India.
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PKUCare Lu'an Hospital, 046204, Shanxi, China.
Periodontitis, a common chronic inflammatory condition caused by bacteria, leads to loss of attachment, resorption of alveolar bone, and ultimately tooth loss. Therefore, reducing bacterial load and fostering alveolar bone regeneration are essential components in the treatment of periodontitis. In this study, we prepared smaller-sized Ag-Metal Organic Frameworks (Ag@MOF) and loaded with sodium alginate (Alg) hydrogel for periodontitis treatment.
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State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Research Center for Analytical Sciences, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China; National Chromatographic Research and Analysis Center, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China. Electronic address:
Glycolysis provides tumors with abundant nutrients through glucose (Glu) metabolism. As a therapeutic target, precise targeting and effective inhibition of the glycolysis process remains a major challenge in anti-metabolic therapy. In this study, a novel dual-template molecularly imprinted polymer (D-MIP), capable of specifically recognizing glucose transporter member 1 (GLUT1) and hexokinase-2 (HK2) was prepared for anti-glycolytic tumor therapy.
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Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University (VU), Naugarduko Str. 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania; Department of Nanotechnology, State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC), Saulėtekio Ave. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania. Electronic address:
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