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Officials demand strict action against those involved in ‘confrontation’ at Vikarabad village




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India cancel intra-squad match to prioritise net practice ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India cancels intra-squad match with ‘A’ side in Australia tour for more net practice, focusing on Test series preparation




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Graphene-supported organoiridium clusters catalyze N-alkylation of amines via hydrogen borrowing reaction

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35163-35171
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06595F, Paper
Open Access
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Tsun-Ren Chen, Siang-Yu Chiu, Wen-Jen Lee, Yi-Siou Tsai, Yu-Sheng Huang
Graphene-supported organic iridium clusters (GSOIC) exhibit excellent N-alkylation on various substrates under green processes.
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A comparative study on the thermal runaway process mechanism of a pouch cell based on Li-rich layered oxide cathodes with different activation degrees

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35074-35080
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06355D, Paper
Open Access
Wei Quan, Jinghao Liu, Jinhong Luo, Hangfan Dong, Zhimin Ren, Guohua Li, Xiaopeng Qi, Zilong Su, Jiantao Wang
Li-rich layered oxide (LLO) is regarded as one of the most promising candidates for the next-generation batteries.
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Correction: Sustainable polymeric adsorbents for adsorption-based water remediation and pathogen deactivation: a review

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35104-35104
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA90129K, Correction
Open Access
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Huda Alkhaldi, Sarah Alharthi, Salha Alharthi, Hind A. AlGhamdi, Yasmeen M. AlZahrani, Safwat A. Mahmoud, Lamiaa Galal Amin, Nora Hamad Al-Shaalan, Waleed E. Boraie, Mohamed S. Attia, Samera Ali Al-Gahtany, Nadiah Aldaleeli, Mohamed Mohamady Ghobashy, A. I. Sharshir, Mohamed Madani, Reem Darwesh, Sana F. Abaza
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An electrochemiluminescence device for visualized detection of lead in practical samples

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35232-35238
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05742B, Paper
Open Access
Huaanzi Hu, Cheng Wang, Chen Qian, Chengqi Li, Yulin Li, Jianbin Pan, Xinye Ni
An up-response ECL imaging system is designed for visualized Pb2+ detection with high selectivity.
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Newly synthesized sulfonamide derivatives explored for DNA binding, enzyme inhibitory, and cytotoxicity activities: a mixed computational and experimental analyses

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35047-35063
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06412G, Paper
Open Access
Nasima Arshad, Yasir Mehmood, Hammad Ismail, Fouzia Perveen, Aneela Javed, Pervaiz Ali Channar, Aamer Saeed, Sadia Naseem, Fatima Naseer
This work reports synthesis, characterization, DNA, enzyme binding and cytotoxicity activity of three 4-((3-arylthiazolo[3,4-d]isoxazol-5-yl)amino)benzene sulfonamide derivatives with a thaizaole(3,4-d)isoxazole-based fused ring heterocyclic system.
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Carbonate weakens the interactions between potassium and calcareous soil

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35275-35285
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05988C, Paper
Open Access
Wei Du, Shifeng Wang, Yizhe Yang, Chenyang Xu, Feinan Hu, Wuquan Ding, Jialong Lv
Adsorption energies of K+ in carbonate-removed (CREM) and carbonate-reserved (CRES) calcareous soil.
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Phenylsulfonate as a photolabile group for intramolecular carbon–carbon cross-coupling reactions

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35227-35231
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06592A, Paper
Open Access
Simon Plaize, Jean-François Morin
This study reports the use of phenylsulfonates as photolabile groups to generate aryl radicals, which undergo radical cyclization to yield triphenylene derivatives. The reaction is efficiently carried out under 365 nm with a triplet sensitizer.
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In vitro bioactivity, mechanical, and cell interaction of sodium chloride-added calcium sulfate–hydroxyapatite composite bone cements

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35460-35474
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06034B, Paper
Open Access
Pharatree Jaita, Chamnan Randorn, Anucha Watcharapasorn, Parkpoom Jarupoom
In this research, sodium chloride-added calcium sulfate–hydroxyapatite composite bone cements (0.70CaS–0.30HAP)/xNaCl were studied.
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DFT investigation of the mechanism and role of N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) in constructing asymmetric organosilanes using NHC-catalyzed [4+2] cycloaddition reaction

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35475-35489
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA03676J, Paper
Open Access
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Batoul Alipour
The mechanism and origin of stereoselectivity for the synthesis of asymmetric organosilanes using NHC are theoretically investigated.
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Superior low temperature activity over α-MnO2/β-MnOOH catalyst for selective catalytic reduction of NOx with ammonia

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35498-35504
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05934D, Paper
Open Access
Masanori Takemoto, Haruko Fujinuma, Yoshihiro Sugawara, Yukichi Sasaki, Kenta Iyoki, Tatsuya Okubo, Kazuya Yamaguchi, Toru Wakihara
α-MnO2/β-MnOOH catalysts were synthesized by post-synthetic planetary ball milling for OMS-2, enhancing catalytic activity in low-temperature NH3-SCR.
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Comparing diverse extraction methodologies to infer the performance of 1,8-cineole extraction from Eucalyptus cinerea: process optimization, kinetics, and interaction mechanisms

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35529-35552
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06050D, Paper
Open Access
Divya Baskaran, Madhumitha Sathiamoorthy, Ramasamy Govindarasu, Hun-Soo Byun
Different extraction techniques were used to extract 1,8-cineole from Eucalyptus cinerea leaves, and their performance efficiency was evaluated through optimization and kinetic studies.
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Multimodal integrated flexible neural probe for in situ monitoring of EEG and lactic acid

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35520-35528
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06336H, Paper
Open Access
Luxi Zhang, Jie Xia, Boyu Li, Zhen Cao, Shurong Dong
In physiological activities, the brain's electroencephalogram (EEG) signal and chemical concentration change are crucial for diagnosing and treating neurological disorders.
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Reaction of unsymmetrical α-bromo-1,3-diketones with N-substituted thioureas: regioselective access to 2-(N-arylamino)-5-acyl-4-methylthiazoles and/or rearranged 2-(N-acylimino)-3-N-aryl-4-methylthiazoles

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35585-35600
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05436A, Paper
Open Access
Ranjana Aggarwal, Shilpa Sharma, Naman Jain, Dionisia Sanz, Rosa M. Claramunt, Patricia Delgado, M. Carmen Torralba
Hantzsch's [3 + 2] cyclic condensation of α-bromo-1,3-diketones with N-substituted thioureas.
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Zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 in chitosan-grafted hydrogel as an effective catalyst for peroxymonosulfate activation to degrade antibiotics and dyes

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35628-35637
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06537A, Paper
Open Access
Atipong Nachaichot, Kunlarat Phonlakan, Supinya Nijpanich, Soraya Pornsuwan, Surangkhana Budsombat
Zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 (ZIF-67) was synthesized in situ in the hydrogel of chitosan-grafted poly(acrylic acid) (chitosan-g-PAA) to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) and degrade tetracycline (TC).
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Synthesis and antiproliferative activity of 2-oxo-3-phenylquinoxaline derivatives and related compounds against colon cancer

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35679-35695
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06822J, Paper
Open Access
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M. S. Gomaa, Abdulghany H. A. Ahmed, S. M. El Rayes, Ibrahim A. I. Ali, Walid Fathalla, Mansour S. Alturki, Abdulaziz Hassan Al Khzem, Atiah H. Almalki, Mohammed F. Aldawsari, F. H. Pottoo, Firdos A. Khan, Mohd Amir
The impact of compound 7j on colon cancer cells (HCT-116). Fig. (A) shows the control cells Fig. (B) shows the treatment cells. The arrows show chromatin condensation, nuclear augmentation, and formation of apoptotic bodies.
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An efficient extraction device for microplastics in marine sediments and its applications

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35610-35617
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA04347B, Paper
Open Access
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Wang Jiahan, Liu Xiaowei, Yang Feng, Yang Xiujiu, Jiao Wenguang, Tang Kai, Wang Jinli, Chen Yan
Microplastics, defined as small pieces of plastic with a size less than 5 millimeters, constitute a significant sink for microplastics in marine sediments.
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Syntheses of optically active monapterin, 7,8-dihydromonapterin, and 5,6,7,8-tetrahydromonapterin from L-xylose

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35644-35649
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA07179D, Paper
Open Access
Arun K. Ghosh, Ashish Sharma, Satish Nagam, Clay Fuqua
Monapterin, 7,8-dihydromonapterin, and 5,6,7,8-tetrahydromonapterin are synthesized in optically active forms using L-xylose as the starting material.
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Retraction: Fabrication of novel quantum dots for the estimation of COVID-19 antiviral drug using green chemistry: application to real human plasma

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35696-35696
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA90133A, Retraction
Open Access
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Baher I. Salman, Adel Ehab Ibrahim, Sami El Deeb, Roshdy E. Saraya
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Synthesis and characterization of carbonyl functionalized organotellurium(IV) derivatives

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35650-35656
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06023G, Paper
Open Access
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Puspendra Singh, Mariya Khan, Andrew Duthie, Ray J. Butcher
Aryltellurium trichlorides, ArTeCl3 (Ar = C6H5, Ph; 4-Me-C6H4, p-Tol; 1-C10H7, 1-Nap; 2,4,6-Me3C6H2, Mes) react under mild conditions with acetylacetone/benzoylacetone to give carbonyl functionalized organotellurium(IV) derivatives.
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Revolutionizing applications: the impact of controlled surface chemistry on marble powder

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35727-35742
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06342B, Review Article
Open Access
Ali Zia Noor, Sadia Bibi, Maryam Asrar, Muhammad Imran, Sadia Afzal, Sadiqa Abdal, Muhammad Atif
A large amount of marble powder is abundantly available as a byproduct and waste in the marble industry, and its reinforcement has been attempted in several applications through surface modification.
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Synthesis and in vitro assessment of gold nanoparticles conjugated with extracts, sterols and pure compounds derived from marine sponges from the Indian and Pacific Oceans

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36115-36131
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA04068F, Paper
Open Access
Avin Ramanjooloo, Devesh Bekah, Samson A. Adeyemi, Philemon Ubanako, Lindokuhle Ngema, Yahya E. Choonara, David E. Williams, Elena A. Polishchuk, Raymond J. Andersen, Archana Bhaw-Luximon
The synthesis of gold nanoparticles using extracts, sterols and pure compounds from marine sponges.
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Retraction: Highly sensitive cadmium sulphide quantum dots as a fluorescent probe for estimation of doripenem in real human plasma: application to pharmacokinetic study

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35992-35992
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA90134G, Retraction
Open Access
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Marwa F. B. Ali, Baher I. Salman, Samiha A. Hussein, Mostafa A. Marzouq
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Characterization and quantification of the phytochemical constituents and anti-inflammatory properties of Lindera aggregata

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36101-36114
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05643D, Paper
Open Access
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Song-Song Wen, Yong-Jun Liu, Yu-Lin Liu, Yan Zhao, Xiao-Xi Xu, Chang-Chuan Guo, Chong Niu, Wei-Jian Wang, Yu-Wen Xu, Na Zhang
This study developed a method to analyze the bioactive compounds in Lindera aggregata roots, identifying 80 compounds, with 16 quantified, and found that specific compounds exhibit anti-inflammatory effects.
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A facile synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles as a nano-sensor to detect levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin in human blood and evaluation of their biological activities

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36093-36100
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05024J, Paper
Open Access
Erum Hasan, Ziana Manzar, Nabeel Haroon, Ali Raza, Syed Nawazish Ali, Mehreen Lateef, Sabira Begum
New bioactive magnetic nanoparticles were synthesized and stabilized by 3-aminobenzoic acid (3-ABA) utilized in detection of levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin.
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In silico molecular docking and ADMET prediction of biogenic zinc oxide nanoparticles: characterization, and in vitro antimicrobial and photocatalytic activity

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36209-36225
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06890D, Paper
Open Access
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Hajara Akhter, Susmita Sarker Ritu, Shahariar Siddique, Fariha Chowdhury, Rehnuma Tasmiyah Chowdhury, Samina Akhter, Mahmuda Hakim
A facile green route to synthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles using watermelon rind extract with antimicrobial and photocatalytic potential.
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Developing Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 ferrite with controlled particle size and morphology through optimized processing conditions of low energy solid state reaction

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36264-36272
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA07076C, Paper
Open Access
Sarah Baayyad, Fatima-Zahra Semlali, El Kébir Hlil, Tarik Mahfoud, Hassan El Moussaoui, Mounir El Achaby
Soft magnetic materials, like Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4, require high temperatures and regulated environments for their manufacture and processing, which can be highly energy intensive.
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Physicochemical properties and mechanism of action of a new copper(II) pyrazine-based complex with high anticancer activity and selectivity towards cancer cells

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36295-36307
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06874B, Paper
Open Access
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B. Rogalewicz, T. Sierański, M. Szczesio, A. Olczak, K. Gobis, C. Orlewska, I. Korona-Głowniak, A. Korga-Plewko, M. Iwan, M. Michalczuk, J. Kubik, G. Adamczuk, M. Korga, N. Rutkowska, T. Boruta, K. Gas, M. Sawicki, E. Poleszak, W. Maniukiewicz, M. Świątkowski, A. Czylkowska
The presented work underlines the importance of coordination compounds in the development of new anticancer agents that are safer and more efficient.
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Bihar Government cancels 350 contracts worth ₹826 crore awarded by Mahagathbandhan regime

BJP-JDU government cites “irregularities in the process of awarding contracts” by the Public Health Engineering Department, initiates probe. RJD says NDA “scared of Tejashwi Yadav’s popularity”




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Animal rights activists protest shooting of stray dog in Sikkim

The dog was shot and buried on Kazi Road in the State’s capital Gangtok on July 19




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Surat’s diamond factories lose sparkle as global recession hits sector

Since 95% of polished diamonds are exported, global factors always affect the sale of the precious stones, said experts from Surat




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AIUDF meets Assam Governor, seeks action against communal groups

Several organisations representing indigenous communities have asked migrant Muslims, referred to as Miya, to leave eastern Assam following a gang-rape case




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Cyclone Asna leaves no major impact on Gujarat, moves towards Oman

As a precautionary measure, the local administration had shifted nearly 3,500 persons to safer locations and had asked people living in huts and mud houses to take shelter in other buildings




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Neeraj Chopra reveals he took part in Diamond League final with fracture in hand

Neeraj Chopra, who added a silver to his Olympic medal tally in Paris following a historic gold at the Tokyo Games, thus ended his season on a high.




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How much can US president-elect Donald Trump derail global climate action?

Trump is a climate change denier who has promised to increase fossil fuel production and withdraw the US from the Paris climate deal, among other worrying pledges.





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45,000 US dockworkers set to strike at midnight, impacting East and Gulf Coast ports

The strike by members of the International Longshoremen's Association could cause 36 ports to shutter operations




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FACTBOX-Who are the candidates running in the US presidential election?

The upcoming elections in the United States on November 5 have the world on the edge of their seats as they heat up, here is a brief overview of who they are




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Starboard Value takes $1 billion stake in Pfizer in activist push

The activist has found that investors and research analysts are frustrated by the company’s sustained post-pandemic struggles




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Robot collects melted fuel from Fukushima nuclear reactor

Operated by Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, the robot collected a fragment measuring approximately 5 millimetres in size




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Thomas Tuchel signs contract to become England’s new national team coach

The German is set to become the third foreign manager to take charge of the England men's team




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ISL | Goa finally gets it act together in big win over Bengaluru




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Ancelotti calls for Real Madrid’s positive reaction after consecutive losses

Ancelotti's side sit second in the league standings with 24 points from 11 matches, nine points behind leaders Barcelona, who have played a game more




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Gold ETF gains traction as prices hit new high

The asset under management of gold ETF has gone up 33 per cent to ₹28,530 crore as of February against ₹21,400 crore in February, 2023



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Budget 2024: Duty cut to lower gold prices. How will it impact jewellery stocks?

A drop in gold price can lead to increased jewellery demand, improving their revenue and profits Market experts believe the price of yellow metal could drop between ₹300 and ₹500 per gram going ahead



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Jewellers woo Dhanteras buyers with attractive offers

Gold prices have been hovering above Rs ₹78,600 per 10 gm-level consistently despite weak demand due to ongoing global geopolitical turmoil in West Asia and Russia-Ukraine




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Unravelling the potential of low-valent tunable vanadium complexes in the nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR)

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02217C, Paper
Bijoy Ghosh, Sahtaz Ahmed, Ashwini K. Phukan
Comprehensive computational investigations predict the potential of several hitherto unknown tripodal vanadium complexes in the nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) without the probability of generation of hydrazine as a side product.
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An octanuclear 3-phenyl-5-(2-pyridyl)pyrazolate/phenylsilsesquioxane complex: synthesis, unique structure, and catalytic activity

Dalton Trans., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02690J, Communication
Alexey Bilyachenko, Victor N Khrustalev, Zhibin Huang, Lidia S. Shul'pina, Pavel Dorovatovskii, Elena Shubina, Nikolay S. Ikonnikov, Nikolai N. Lobanov, Karim G. Rahimov, Di Sun
First metallasilsesquioxane bearing pyrazolylpyridine ligands, Cu8-based complex 1, adopts cage structure with two zigzag-like copper tetramers sandwiched by two cyclic Si5 silsesquioxane ligands. Four 3-phenyl-5-(2-pyridyl)pyrazolate ligands in 1 exhibit dual...
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Zn(II) coordination influences the secondary structure, but not antimicrobial activity of the N-terminal histatin 3 hydrolysis product

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02274B, Paper
Emilia Dzień, Joanna Wątły, Aleksandra Hecel, Aleksandra Mikołajczyk, Agnieszka Matera-Witkiewicz, Miquel Adrover, Miquel Barceló-Oliver, Alicia Domínguez-Martín, Magdalena Rowińska-Żyrek
Histatin 3 and 4 have greater activity against Gram(+) than Gram(−) bacteria, and Cu(II) or Zn(II) binding can moderately increase their antimicrobial activity. The N-terminal part of histatin 3 becomes α-helical upon Zn(II) binding.
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