Impact of irradiation conditions on therapy of Lewis lung carcinoma in mice using glucose-ethylenediamine carbon dots.

Background: nowadays, the photoacoustic imaging is in the mainstream of cancer theranostics. In this study the nanoparticles with previously proven photoacoustic imaging properties, i.e.

Crystal structure of bis-{5-(4-chloro-phen-yl)-3-[6-(1-pyrazol-1-yl)pyridin-2-yl]-1-1,2,4-triazol-1-ido}nickel(II) methanol disolvate.

The unit cell of the title compound, [Ni(CHClN)]·2CHOH, consists of a neutral complex and two methanol mol-ecules. In the complex, the two tridentate 2-(3-(4-chloro-phen-yl)-1-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)-6-(1-pyrazol-1-yl)pyridine ligands coordinate to the central Ni ion through the N atoms of the pyrazole, pyridine and triazole groups, forming a pseudo-octa-hedral coordination sphere. Neighbouring tapered mol-ecules are linked through weak C-H(pz)⋯π(ph) inter-actions into monoperiodic chains, which are further linked through weak C-H⋯N/C inter-actions into diperiodic layers.

Expression of concern: An impedimetric immunosensor based on diamond nanowires decorated with nickel nanoparticles.

Expression of concern for 'An impedimetric immunosensor based on diamond nanowires decorated with nickel nanoparticles' by Palaniappan Subramanian , , 2014, , 1726-1731, https://doi.org/10.1039/C3AN02045B.

Expression of concern: Reduced graphene oxide nanosheets decorated with AuPd bimetallic nanoparticles: a multifunctional material for photothermal therapy of cancer cells.

Expression of concern for 'Reduced graphene oxide nanosheets decorated with AuPd bimetallic nanoparticles: a multifunctional material for photothermal therapy of cancer cells' by Gitashree Darabdhara , , 2015, , 8366-8374, https://doi.org/10.1039/C5TB01704A.

Size dependent properties of Gd-free versus Gd-doped carbon dots for bioimaging application.

Gd- free carbon dots (CDs) were synthesized by one-step solvothermal method using urea, citric acid and 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline as precursors. Additionally, Gd-doped CDs were prepared by incorporating gadolinium chloride (Gd ions) into the synthesis. Size selection of the purified CDs was achieved through filter membranes ranging from 3 kDa to 100 kDa.

Expression of concern: Iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles with versatile surface functions based on dopamine anchors.

Expression of concern for 'Iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles with versatile surface functions based on dopamine anchors' by Mykola Mazur , , 2013, , 2692-2702, https://doi.org/10.1039/C3NR33506B.

Three-dimensional alkaline earth metal-organic framework poly[[μ-aqua-aqua-bis-(μ-carba-moyl-cyano-nitro-somethanido)barium] monohydrate] and its thermal decomposition.

In the structure of the title salt, {[Ba(μ-CHNO)(μ-HO)(HO)]·HO} , the barium ion and all three oxygen atoms of the water mol-ecules reside on a mirror plane. The hydrogen atoms of the bridging water and the solvate water mol-ecules are arranged across a mirror plane whereas all atoms of the monodentate aqua ligand are situated on this mirror plane. The distorted ninefold coord-ination of the Ba ions is completed with four nitroso-, two carbonyl- and three aqua-O atoms at the distances of 2.

Intramolecular energy transfer and its influence on the overall quantum yields of Eu and Tb chelates with dimethyl(phenylsulfonyl)amidophosphate ligands.

Lanthanide chelates with dimethyl(phenylsulfonyl)amidophosphate (labeled as HSP) and Lewis base ligands (bpy = 2,2;-bipyridine and phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) of formula Na[Ln(SP)] (1Ln), [Ln(SP)bpy] (2Ln); [Ln(SP)phen] (3Ln) (Ln = Eu, Gd, Tb and Lu) were obtained and characterized by the X-ray, photoluminescence spectroscopy at 293 and 77 K as well as by intrinsic (Q) and overall (Q) luminescence quantum yields. These phosphors manifest a very strong emission after excitation in the UV range of the molecular singlet states (S) and two of them have very high Q values (Eu and Tb chelates of the type 2Ln and 3Ln). The dynamics of the excited states are discussed based on the intramolecular energy transfer theory, considering the dipole-dipole, the dipole-multipole and the exchange mechanisms.

2-Cyano-2-iso-nitro-soacetamide-3,4-di-methylpyrazole (1/1): a co-crystal of two mol-ecules with agrochemical activities.

In the structure of the title co-crystal, CHNO·CHN, the components are linked by a set of directional O-H⋯N, N-H⋯O, N-H⋯N and C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds to yield a two-dimensional mono-periodic arrangement. The structure propagates in the third dimension by extensive π-π stacking inter-actions of nearly parallel mol-ecules of the two components, following an alternating sequence. The primary structure-defining inter-action is very strong oxime-OH donor to pyrazole-N acceptor hydrogen bond [O⋯N = 2.

Systemic inflammation in Aβ-induced Alzheimer's disease model: New translational opportunities.

Alzheimer disease (AD) is the most frequent cause of dementia, and the most common neurodegenerative disease, which is characterized by memory impairment, neuronal death, and synaptic loss in the hippocampus. Sporadic late-onset AD, which accounts for over 95 % of disease cases, is a multifactorial pathology with complex etiology and pathogenesis. Nowadays, neuroinflammation is considered the third most important component of AD pathogenesis in addition to amyloid peptide generation and deposition.

Two metastable high hydrates of energetic material 3,3',5,5'-tetranitro-4,4'-bipyrazole.

Poly-stoichiometry of hydrated phases is relatively uncommon for organic materials and extended libraries of such species adopting different aqua-to-substrate ratios are still rare. The kinetically controlled higher hydrates could be particularly interesting for their structural relationships, which presumably may imprint some features of the substrate/substrate and aqua/substrate bonding in solutions, and provide insights into the nucleation stage. Two metastable high hydrates are prepared by crash crystallization.

Crystal structure of the sodium salt of mesotrione: a triketone herbicide.

The crystal structure of the sodium salt of mesotrione, namely, -poly[[sodium-μ-2-[(4-methane-sulfonyl-2-nitro-phen-yl)carbon-yl]-3-oxo-cyclo-hex-1-en-1-olato] ethanol monosolvate], {[Na(CHNOS)]CHOH}, is described. The X-ray structural analysis results reveal that the coordination sphere is established by two chelating O atoms, the O atom of the coordinated ethanol mol-ecule, and an O atom from the methyl-sulfonyl group of a neighboring mol-ecule. Simultaneously, an O atom of the cyclo-hexane fragment serves as a bridge to a neighboring sodium ion, forming a flat Na-O-Na-O quadrangle, thereby forming a mono-periodic polymer.

Synthesis and crystal structure of ,-di-methyl-ethane-dihydrazide.

The title compound, , -di-methyl-ethane-dihydrazide, CHNO, was obtained by the methyl-ation of oxalyl dihydrazide protected with phthalimide. The mol-ecule is essentially non-planar with a dihedral angle between the two planar hydrazide fragments of 86.5 (2)°.

Synthesis, crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of the tetra-kis complex NaNdPyr(-PrOH)·-PrOH with a carbacyl-amido-phosphate of the amide type.

The tetra-kis complex of neodymium(III), tetra-kis-{μ--[bis-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)phos-phor-yl]acet-am-id-ato}bis(pro-pan-2-ol)neodymiumsodium pro-pan-2-ol monosol-vate, [NaNd(CHClNO)(CHO)]·CHO or NaNdPyr(-PrOH)·-PrOH, with the amide type CAPh ligand bis(,-tetra-methylene)(tri-chloro-acetyl)phos-phoric acid tri-amide (HPyr), has been synthesized, crystallized and characterized by X-ray diffraction. The complex does not have the tetra-kis-(CAPh)lanthanide anion, which is typical for ester-type CAPh-based coordin-ation compounds. Instead, the NdO polyhedron is formed by one oxygen atom of a 2-propanol mol-ecule and seven oxygen atoms of CAPh ligands in the title compound.

Integrative taxonomic revision of the genus Phaselia Guene, [1858] (Geometridae: Ennominae) in the Middle East and Central Asia.

In the past, the high intraspecific variation of wing pattern within the genus Phaselia Guene, [1858] repeatedly led to misidentifications. In this study, we applied an integrative approach using external and internal morphological characters, along with DNA barcoding and distribution data to review the taxonomy of the genus Phaselia in the Middle East and Central Asia. For this study, 710 specimens, including type specimens and 242 genitalia slides were prepared and examined.

Fluorescent Probes Based on Charge and Proton Transfer for Probing Biomolecular Environment.

Fluorescent probes for sensing fundamental properties of biomolecular environment, such as polarity and hydration, help to study assembly of lipids into biomembranes, sensing interactions of biomolecules and imaging physiological state of the cells. Here, we summarize major efforts in the development of probes based on two photophysical mechanisms: (i) an excited-state intramolecular charge transfer (ICT), which is represented by fluorescent solvatochromic dyes that shift their emission band maximum as a function of environment polarity and hydration; (ii) excited-state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT), with particular focus on 5-membered cyclic systems, represented by 3-hydroxyflavones, because they exhibit dual emission sensitive to the environment. For both ICT and ESIPT dyes, the design of the probes and their biological applications are summarized.

Docking for EP4R antagonists active against inflammatory pain.

The lipid prostaglandin E (PGE) mediates inflammatory pain by activating G protein-coupled receptors, including the prostaglandin E2 receptor 4 (EP4R). Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce nociception by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, however, the disruption of upstream prostanoid biosynthesis can lead to pleiotropic effects including gastrointestinal bleeding and cardiac complications. In contrast, by acting downstream, EP4R antagonists may act specifically as anti-inflammatory agents and, to date, no selective EP4R antagonists have been approved for human use.

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.

COPING STRATEGIES AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ADJUSTMENT TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AMONG THE UKRAINIAN STUDENTS' YOUTH.

Objective: The aim: Establishment of emotional and behavioral ways of student response to the coronavirus pandemic, the assessment of dominant coping strategies, and the prevalence of neurotic states and stress among students.

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: The research used a specially developed questionnaire and a block of psychodiagnostic methods for diagnosing manifestations of neurotic conditions in students (Clinical questionnaire for the detection and assessment of neurotic conditions by K.K.

Composite Silica-Based Films as Platforms for Electrochemical Sensors.

Sol-gel-derived silica thin films generated onto electrode surfaces in the form of organic-inorganic hybrid coatings or other composite layers have found tremendous interest for being used as platforms for the development of electrochemical sensors and biosensors. After a brief description of the strategies applied to prepare such materials, and their interest as electrode modifier, this review will summarize the major advances made so far with composite silica-based films in electroanalysis. It will primarily focus on electrochemical sensors involving both non-ordered composite films and vertically oriented mesoporous membranes, the biosensors exploiting the concept of sol-gel bioencapsulation on electrode, the spectroelectrochemical sensors, and some others.

In vitro and in vivo toxicity of carbon dots with different chemical compositions.

Carbon dots (CDs) are easy-obtained nanoparticles with wide range of biological activity; however, their toxicity after prolonged exposure is poorly investigated. So, in vitro and in vivo toxicity of CDs with the surfaces enriched with hydroxylated hydrocarbon chains and methylene groups (CD_GE), carboxyl and phenol groups accompanied with nitrogen (CD_3011), trifluoromethyl (CDF19) or toluidine and aniline groups (CDN19) were aimed to be discovered. CDs' in vitro toxicity was assessed on A549 cells (real-time cell analysis of impedance, fluorescence microscopy) after 24 h of incubation, and we observed no changes in cell viability and morphology.

Antibacterial and antioxidant activity of gold and silver nanoparticles in dextran-polyacrylamide copolymers.

Search for new antimicrobial agents is of great significance due to the issue of antimicrobial resistance, which nowadays has become more important than many diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the toxicity and biological effects of a dextran-graft-polyacrylamide (D-PAA) polymer-nanocarrier with/without silver or gold nanoparticles (AgNPs/D-PAA and AuNPs/D-PAA, respectively) to analyze their potential to replace or supplement conventional antibiotic therapy. The toxicity of nanocomplexes against eukaryotic cells was assessed on primary dermal fibroblasts using scratch, micronucleus and proliferation assays.

-Poly[[bis-(di-aqua-lithium)]-μ-3,3',5,5'-tetra-nitro-4,4'-bi-pyrazole-1,1'-diido]: a new moisture-insensitive alkali-metal energetic salt with a well-defined network structure.

In the structure of the title salt, [Li(CNO)(HO)], the 3,3',5,5'-tetra-nitro-4,4'-bi-pyrazole-1,1'-diide dianion [{TNBPz}] is situated across the twofold axis. The distorted coordination octa-hedra around Li involve four short bonds with two pyrazolate N atoms and two aqua ligands [Li-N(O) = 1.999 (3)-2.

Direct mapping of ligandable tyrosines and lysines in cells with chiral sulfonyl fluoride probes.

Advances in chemoproteomic technology have revealed covalent interactions between small molecules and protein nucleophiles, primarily cysteine, on a proteome-wide scale. Most chemoproteomic screening approaches are indirect, relying on competition between electrophilic fragments and a minimalist electrophilic probe with inherently limited proteome coverage. Here we develop a chemoproteomic platform for direct electrophile-site identification based on enantiomeric pairs of clickable arylsulfonyl fluoride probes.