Multifaceted Applications of Luminescent Metalloporphyrin Derivatives: Fluorescence Turn-On Sensing of Nicotine and Antimicrobial Activity
ACS Applied Bio Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(4), P. 2346 - 2353
Published: April 1, 2024
In
this
study,
we
designed
and
synthesized
metalloporphyrin
derivatives
(with
Ni
Zn)
specifically
intended
for
the
fluorescence
detection
of
nicotine
in
aqueous
solutions.
Our
results
showcased
a
notable
selectivity
over
other
naturally
occurring
food
toxins,
exhibiting
an
exceptional
sensitivity
with
limit
as
low
7.2
nM.
Through
mechanistic
investigations
(1H
NMR,
FT-IR,
etc.),
elucidated
binding
mechanism,
revealing
specific
interaction
between
pyridine
ring
metal
center,
while
N
atom
pyrrolidine
unit
engaged
hydrogen
bonding
side
chain
porphyrin
ring.
Notably,
observed
that
nature
center
dictated
extent
nicotine;
particularly,
Zn-porphyrin
demonstrated
superior
response
compared
to
Ni-porphyrin.
Furthermore,
performed
quantitative
estimation
commercially
available
tobacco
products.
Additionally,
conducted
antibacterial
(Staphylococcus
aureus
Escherichia
coli)
antifungal
(Candida
albicans)
activities
derivatives.
Language: Английский
Bridging the gap between theory and treatment: Transition metal complexes as successful candidates in medicine
Sara Abdolmaleki,
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Alireza Aliabadi,
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Samad Khaksar
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et al.
Coordination Chemistry Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
531, P. 216477 - 216477
Published: Feb. 8, 2025
Language: Английский
Use of Nicotinamide Mononucleotide as Non-Natural Cofactor
Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 37 - 37
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
Nicotinamide
mononucleotide
(NMN)
has
emerged
as
a
promising
non-natural
cofactor
with
significant
potential
to
transform
biocatalysis,
synthetic
biology,
and
therapeutic
applications.
By
modulating
NAD⁺
metabolism,
NMN
offers
unique
advantages
in
enzymatic
reactions,
metabolic
engineering,
regenerative
medicine.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
analysis
of
NMN’s
biochemical
properties,
mechanisms
action,
diverse
Emphasis
is
placed
on
its
role
addressing
challenges
multi-enzyme
cascades,
biofuel
production,
the
synthesis
high-value
chemicals.
The
paper
also
highlights
critical
research
gaps,
including
need
for
scalable
methods,
improved
integration
into
systems,
toxicity
studies
use.
Emerging
technologies
such
AI-driven
enzyme
design
CRISPR-based
genome
engineering
are
discussed
transformative
tools
optimizing
NMN-dependent
pathways.
Furthermore,
synergistic
biology
innovations,
cell-free
systems
dynamic
regulatory
networks,
explored,
paving
way
precise
modular
biotechnological
solutions.
Looking
forward,
versatility
positions
it
pivotal
tool
advancing
sustainable
bioprocessing
precision
Addressing
current
limitations
through
interdisciplinary
approaches
will
enable
redefine
boundaries
innovation.
serves
roadmap
leveraging
across
scientific
industrial
domains.
Language: Английский
Study of efficiency of organic activator application to process difficult-to-beneficiate polymetallic ridder ores
Transition Metal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
Language: Английский
Synthesis, physicochemical properties and infrared bioimaging of donor-acceptor (D-A) benzothiadiazole and diketopyrrolopyrrole macromolecules: A combined experimental and theoretical study
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 116345 - 116345
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Portable and ultrasensitive detection of traces of water in alcoholic solvents by a polypyrrole-modified screen-printed electrode
Zhimin Fan,
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Kun Zhang,
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Xiaonan Feng
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et al.
Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
970, P. 118556 - 118556
Published: Aug. 3, 2024
Language: Английский
Optical and Supramolecular Properties of Cyclometalated Palladium Nanostructures with Tumor Targeting Properties in Living Mice: A Quantum Mechanics Interpretation.
ChemPhysChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(23)
Published: July 30, 2024
Abstract
The
recent
discovery
that
metallophilic
interactions
between
cyclometalated
palladium
supramolecular
nanostructures
–
with
efficient
tumour
accumulation
rate
in
a
skin
melanoma
model
maintain
excellent
photodynamic
properties
even
hypoxic
microenvironment
has
inspired
the
present
study
focused
on
theoretical
predictions
of
optical
bis‐cyclometalated
compound
different
contexts.
More
specifically,
structural
and
UV/Vis
absorption
both
monomeric
dimeric
forms
this
anticancer
drug
are
well
reproduced
Time‐Dependent
Density
Functional
Theoretical
(TD‐DFT)
approach
based
Exchange–Correlation
(XC)
hybrid
functionals
conjunction
conductor‐like
polarization
solvation
effects.
A
further
novelty
is
represented
by
fine
investigation
subunits
via
dispersion
force
correction
Quantum
Theory
Atoms
Molecules
(QTAIM).
This
contribution
while
supporting
photoexcitation
derived
laboratory
following
self‐assembly
units
when
passing
from
dimethyl
sulfoxide
(DMSO)
to
H
2
O/DMSO
mixture
at
298
K,
shed
some
light
nature
chemical
modulating
formation
nano‐size
aggregates.
Language: Английский