Synthesis, crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of a new copper(II) complex based on diethyl 2,2'-(4-1,2,4-triazole-3,5-di-yl)di-acetate.

The title compound, bis-[μ-2,2'-(4-1,2,4-triazole-3,5-di-yl)di-acetato]-bis-[di-aqua-copper(II)] dihydrate, [Cu(CHNO)(HO)]·2HO, is a dinuclear octa-hedral Cu triazole-based complex. The central copper atoms are hexa-coordinated by two nitro-gen atoms in the equatorial positions, two equatorial oxygen atoms of two carboxyl-ate substituents in position 3 and 5 of the 1,2,4-triazole ring, and two axial oxygen atoms of two water mol-ecules. Two additional solvent water mol-ecules are linked to the title mol-ecule by O-H⋯N and O⋯H-O hydrogen bonds.

Crystal structure of -poly[[methanoldioxidouranium(VI)]-μ-2-[5-(2-oxidophen-yl)-1-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl]acetato-κ :'].

In the title complex, [U(CHNO)O(CHOH)] , the U cation has a typical penta-gonal-bipyramidal environment with the equatorial plane defined by one N and two O atoms of one doubly deprotonated 2-[5-(2-hy-droxy-phen-yl)-1-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl]acetic acid ligand, a carboxyl-ate O atom of the symmetry-related ligand and the O atom of the methanol mol-ecule [U-N/O 2.256 (4)-2.504 (5) Å].

Crystal structure of bis-{2-[5-(3,4,5-tri-meth-oxyphenyl)-4-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl]pyridine}palladium(II) bis-(tri-fluoro-acetate) tri-fluoro-acetic acid disolvate.

The new palladium(II) complex, [Pd(CHNO)](CFCOO)·2CFCOOH, crystallizes in the triclinic space group with the asymmetric unit containing half the cation (Pd site symmetry ), one tri-fluoro-actetate anion and one co-crystallized tri-fluoro-acetic acid mol-ecule. Two neutral chelating 2-[5-(3,4,5-tri-meth-oxy-phen-yl)-4-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl]pyridine ligands coordinate to the Pd ion through the triazole-N and pyridine-N atoms in a distorted -PdN square-planar configuration [Pd-N 1.991 (2), 2.

Crystal structure and Hirshfeld-surface analysis of di-aqua-bis-(5-methyl-1-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxyl-ato)copper(II).

The title compound, [Cu(H)(HO)] or [Cu(CHNO)(HO)], is a mononuclear octa-hedral Cu complex based on 5-methyl-1-1,2,4-triazole-3-carb-oxy-lic acid (H ). [Cu(H)(HO)] was synthesized by reaction of H with copper(II) nitrate hexa-hydrate (2:1 stoichiometric ratio) in water under ambient conditions to produce clear light-blue crystals. The central Cu atom exhibits an NO coordination environment in an elongated octa-hedral geometry provided by two bidentate H anions in the equatorial plane and two water mol-ecules in the axial positions.

Crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of poly[[tetra-aqua-(μ-1,3,4,7,8,10,12,13,16,17,19,22-dodeca-aza-tetra-cyclo-[8.8.4.1.1]tetra-cosane-5,6,14,15,20,21-hexaonato)iron(IV)dilithium] tetra-hydrate].

The title compound, [FeLi(CHNO)(HO)]·4HO, consists of iron complex anions, lithium cations and water mol-ecules. The complex anion shows a clathrochelate topology. The coordination geometry of the Fe centre is inter-mediate between a trigonal prism and a trigonal anti-prism.

Synthesis and crystal structure of a new copper(II) complex based on 5-ethyl-3-(pyridin-2-yl)-1,2,4-triazole.

The title compound, bis-[μ-3-ethyl-5-(pyridin-2-yl)-1-1,2,4-triazol-1-ido]bis[acetato-(di-methyl-formamide)-copper(II)], [Cu(CHN)(CHO)(CHNO)] or [Cu( )(OAc)(dmf)], is a triazolate complex, which contains two 3-(2-pyrid-yl)-5-ethyl-triazolates ( ) in bidentate-bridged coordination modes. Both copper atoms are involved in the formation of a planar six-membered metallocycle Cu-[N-N]-Cu. The inversion center of the complex is located at the mid-point of the Cu⋯Cu vector.

New Smart Bioactive and Biomimetic Chitosan-Based Hydrogels for Wounds Care Management.

Wound management represents a continuous challenge for health systems worldwide, considering the growing incidence of wound-related comorbidities, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and autoimmune diseases. In this context, hydrogels are considered viable options since they mimic the skin structure and promote autolysis and growth factor synthesis. Unfortunately, hydrogels are associated with several drawbacks, such as low mechanical strength and the potential toxicity of byproducts released after crosslinking reactions.

Thiophene End-Functionalized Oligo-(D,L-Lactide) as a New Electroactive Macromonomer for the "Hairy-Rod" Type Conjugated Polymers Synthesis.

The development of the modern society imposes a fast-growing demand for new advanced functional polymer materials. To this aim, one of the most plausible current methodologies is the end-group functionalization of existing conventional polymers. If the end functional group is able to polymerize, this method enables the synthesis of a molecularly complex, grafted architecture that opens the access to a wider range of material properties, as well as tailoring the special functions required for certain applications.

Towards an optimal monoclonal antibody with higher binding affinity to the receptor-binding domain of SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins from different variants.

A highly efficient and robust multiple scales in silico protocol, consisting of atomistic Molecular Dynamics (MD), coarse-grain (CG) MD, and constant-pH CG Monte Carlo (MC), has been developed and used to study the binding affinities of selected antigen-binding fragments of the monoclonal antibody (mAbs) CR3022 and several of its here optimized versions against 11 SARS-CoV-2 variants including the wild type. Totally 235,000 mAbs structures were initially generated using the RosettaAntibodyDesign software, resulting in top 10 scored CR3022-like-RBD complexes with critical mutations and compared to the native one, all having the potential to block virus-host cell interaction. Of these 10 finalists, two candidates were further identified in the CG simulations to be the best against all SARS-CoV-2 variants.

Carbon Nanodots from an In Silico Perspective.

Carbon nanodots (CNDs) are the latest and most shining rising stars among photoluminescent (PL) nanomaterials. These carbon-based surface-passivated nanostructures compete with other related PL materials, including traditional semiconductor quantum dots and organic dyes, with a long list of benefits and emerging applications. Advantages of CNDs include tunable inherent optical properties and high photostability, rich possibilities for surface functionalization and doping, dispersibility, low toxicity, and viable synthesis (top-down and bottom-up) from organic materials.

Thiophene α-Chain-End-Functionalized Oligo(2-methyl-2-oxazoline) as Precursor Amphiphilic Macromonomer for Grafted Conjugated Oligomers/Polymers and as a Multifunctional Material with Relevant Properties for Biomedical Applications.

Because the combination of π-conjugated polymers with biocompatible synthetic counterparts leads to the development of bio-relevant functional materials, this paper reports a new oligo(2-methyl-2-oxazoline) (OMeOx)-containing thiophene macromonomer, denoted . It can be used as a reactive precursor for synthesis of a polymerizable 2,2'-3-OMeOx-substituted bithiophene by Suzuki coupling. Also a grafted polythiophene amphiphile with OMeOx side chains was synthesized by its self-acid-assisted polymerization (SAAP) in bulk.

New Hydrogel Network Based on Alginate and a Spiroacetal Copolymer.

This study reports a strategy for developing a biohybrid complex based on a natural/synthetic polymer conjugate as a gel-type structure. Coupling synthetic polymers with natural compounds represents an important approach to generating gels with superior properties and with potential for biomedical applications. The study presents the preparation of hybrid gels with tunable characteristics by using a spiroacetal polymer and alginate as co-partners in different ratios.

Endocan serum concentration in uninfected newborn infants.

Introduction: Endocan is a specific endothelial mediator involved in the inflammatory response. Its role in the diagnosis of sepsis has been studied in adult patients and late onset neonatal sepsis. The clinical signs of early onset sepsis (EOS) are nonspecific and routinely used biomarkers, such as C-reactive protein and procalcitonin, have low sensitivity, specificity and positive predictive value.

Schiff bases containing a furoxan moiety as potential nitric oxide donors in plant tissues.

Stable Schiff bases containing a furoxan moiety are synthesized as single regioisomers by the reaction of 3-methyl-2-oxy-furazan-4-carbaldehydewith various amino compounds at room temperature. The structures of synthesized compounds were fully characterized by multinuclear NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography. The effect of synthesized Schiff bases containing a furoxan moiety on biological generation of reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide in plant tissues was investigated for the first time by fluorescence microscopy and the released NO identified as nitrite with Griess reagent.