Dec 27, 2010 | Uncategorized
A molecular-diversity-oriented approach for the preparation of well-defined polycationic amphiphilic cyclodextrins paCDs) as gene-delivery systems is reported. The synthetic strategy takes advantage of the differential reactivity of primary versus secondary hydroxyl...
Nov 27, 2010 | Papers of the Month, Papers of the Month, Papers of the Month, Papers of the Month, Papers of the Month
We have developed an efficient strategy for the non-covalent functionalization of multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) which allows a biomimetic presentation of carbohydrates on their surface by π-π stacking interactions. The strategy is based on the use of...
Oct 27, 2010 | Uncategorized
The use of both supported and flexible self-standing nanoparticle-based one dimensional photonic crystal films as effective frequency selective filters in the UV-vis-NIR is herein evaluated. The requirements to achieve a flat spectral response at the desired frequency...
Sep 27, 2010 | 2010, 2010, 2010, 2010, 2010, 2010
Tyrosine nitration is one of the most common post-transcriptional modifications of proteins, so affecting their structure and function. Human cytochrome c, with five tyrosine residues, is an excellent case study as it is a well-known protein playing a double...
Aug 27, 2010 | Papers of the Month
A new catalyst type for a new reaction. The unprecedented cyanosilylation of nitroalkenes can be efficiently catalyzed by a bifunctional quinine derivative bearing tetra-alkylammonium cyanide and thiourea moieties. The activation of the nitroalkene by H-bonding to the...
Jul 27, 2010 | Uncategorized
Autophagy is a catabolic membrane-trafficking process whereby cells recycle cytosolic proteins and organelles under stress conditions or during development. This degradative process is mediated by autophagy-related (ATG) proteins which have been described in yeasts,...
