scholarly journals Shape and Size Complementarity-Induced Formation of Supramolecular Protein Assemblies with Metal-Oxo Clusters

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 1307-1313
Author(s):  
Laurens Vandebroek ◽  
Hiroki Noguchi ◽  
Kenichi Kamata ◽  
Jeremy R. H. Tame ◽  
Luc Van Meervelt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protein Assemblies ◽  
Metal Oxo Clusters ◽  
Shape And Size

scholarly journals Shape and size complementarity induced formation of supramolecular protein assemblies with metal-oxo clusters

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurens Vandebroek ◽  
Hiroki Noguchi ◽  
Kenichi Kamata ◽  
Jeremy R. H. Tame ◽  
Luc Van Meervelt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Crystal Packing ◽  
Supramolecular Assemblies ◽  
Protein Assemblies ◽  
X Ray Crystallography ◽  
Shape Complementarity ◽  
Solution Studies ◽  
The Family ◽  
Hybrid Biomaterials ◽  
Metal Oxo Clusters

AbstractThe controlled formation of protein supramolecular assemblies is challenging but it could provide an important route for the development of hybrid biomaterials. In this work, we demonstrate formation of well-defined complexes formed between the 8-fold symmetrical designer protein Tako8 and soluble metal-oxo clusters from the family of Anderson-Evans, Keggin and ZrIV- substituted Wells-Dawson polyoxometalates. A combination of x-ray crystallography and solution studies showed that metal-oxo clusters are able to serve as linker nodes for the bottom-up creation of protein based supramolecular assemblies. Our findings indicate that clusters with larger size and negative charge are capable of modulating the crystal packing of the protein, highlighting the need for a size and shape complementarity with the protein node for optimal alteration of the crystalline self-assembly.

The Alteration of the Pore Spaces in Sandstones

1973 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 210-211
Author(s):  
R. E. Ferrell ◽  
G. G. Paulson
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
The Other ◽  
Coarse Grained ◽  
Depositional Fabric ◽  
Soluble Components ◽  
Scanning Electron ◽  
Shape And Size

The pore spaces in sandstones are the result of the original depositional fabric and the degree of post-depositional alteration that the rock has experienced. The largest pore volumes are present in coarse-grained, well-sorted materials with high sphericity. The chief mechanisms which alter the shape and size of the pores are precipitation of cementing agents and the dissolution of soluble components. Each process may operate alone or in combination with the other, or there may be several generations of cementation and solution.The scanning electron microscope has ‘been used in this study to reveal the morphology of the pore spaces in a variety of moderate porosity, orthoquartzites.

Formation of paired helical filaments in Alzheimer's disease

1984 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 302-303
Author(s):  
J. Metuzals ◽  
D. F. Clapin ◽  
V. Montpetit
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Frontal Lobe ◽  
Giant Axon ◽  
Paired Helical Filaments ◽  
Normal Brain ◽  
Protein Assemblies ◽  
Electron Microscopic ◽  
Helical Symmetry ◽  
Structural Levels

Information on the conformation of paired helical filaments (PHF) and the neurofilamentous (NF) network is essential for an understanding of the mechanisms involved in the formation of the primary lesions of Alzheimer's disease (AD): tangles and plaques. The structural and chemical relationships between the NF and the PHF have to be clarified in order to discover the etiological factors of this disease. We are investigating by stereo electron microscopic and biochemical techniques frontal lobe biopsies from patients with AD and squid giant axon preparations. The helical nature of the lesion in AD is related to pathological alterations of basic properties of the nervous system due to the helical symmetry that exists at all hierarchic structural levels in the normal brain. Because of this helical symmetry of NF protein assemblies and PHF, the employment of structure reconstruction techniques to determine the conformation, particularly the handedness of these structures, is most promising. Figs. 1-3 are frontal lobe biopsies.

ULTRA-FORM 80

Alloy Digest ◽  
1973 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High Strength ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Low Alloy Steel ◽  
Bethlehem Steel Corporation ◽  
Temperature Performance ◽  
Inclusion Shape ◽  
Ferrite Grain Size ◽  
Minimum Yield ◽  
Shape And Size

Abstract Ultra-Form 80 is a low-alloy steel developed for its combination of high strength, good formability, fatigue resistance, toughness and weldability. It has a minimum yield strength of 80,000 psi and is characterized by its low carbon and alloy content, very fine ferrite grain size, and controlled inclusion shape and size. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness and fatigue. It also includes information on low and high temperature performance, and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: SA-291. Producer or source: Bethlehem Steel Corporation.

Morphological peculiarities of seeds of some species of the genus Epipactis Zinn. (Orchidaceae Juss.) of Ukrainian flora

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-100
Author(s):  
T Ljubka ◽  
O Tsarenko ◽  
I Tymchenko
Keyword(s):  
Seed Coat ◽  
Cell Walls ◽  
Morphological Study ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Intercellular Spaces ◽  
Different Populations ◽  
Periclinal Walls ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Shape And Size ◽  
Generative Organs

The investigation of macro- and micromorphological peculiarities of seeds of four species of genus Epipactis (Orchidaceae) of Ukrainian flora were carried out. The genus Epipactis is difficult in the in in taxonomic terms and for its representatives are characterized by polymorphism of morphological features of vegetative and generative organs of plants and ability of species to hybridize. The aim of the research was to perform a comparative morphological study of seeds of E. helleborine, E. albensis, E. palustris, E. purpurata and to determine carpological features that could more accurately identify species at the stage of fruiting. A high degree of variation in the shape of the seeds in different populations within the species and overlap of most quantitative carpological characteristics of studied species are noted. There were no significant differences in micromorphological features of the structure of the testa at species or population level. The reticulate surface of the testa is characteristic of all species, the cells of testa are mostly elongated, penta-hexagonal, individual cells almost isodiametric-pentagonal. From the micropillary to the chalasal end, a noticeable change in the shape and size of the seed coat cells is not observed. There are no intercellular spaces, the anticlinal walls of adjacent cells are intergrown and the boundaries between them become invisible. The outer periclinal walls have a single, mainly longitudinal thin ribbed thickenings. Anticlinal cell walls are thick, dense, smooth. The longitudinal Anticlinal walls are almost straight, transverse - straight or sometimes curved in some cells. Epicuticular deposits on the periclinal walls are absent. It is concluded that the use of macro and micromorphological characteristics of seeds of these species for clearer diagnosis at the stage of fruiting is low informative.

An Obstacle-resistant Relay Node Placement in Constrained Environment

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhishek Verma ◽  
Virender Ranga
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Sensor Networks ◽  
Sensor Networks ◽  
Mobile Robots ◽  
Relay Node ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Relay Node Placement ◽  
Node Placement ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Additional Hardware ◽  
Shape And Size

Relay node placement in wireless sensor networks for constrained environment is a critical task due to various unavoidable constraints. One of the most important constraints is unpredictable obstacles. Handling obstacles during relay node placement is complicated because of complexity involved to estimate the shape and size of obstacles. This paper presents an Obstacle-resistant relay node placement strategy (ORRNP). The proposed solution not only handles the obstacles but also estimates best locations for relay node placement in the network. It also does not involve any additional hardware (mobile robots) to estimate node locations thus can significantly reduce the deployment costs. Simulation results show the effectiveness of our proposed approach.

Surfactant involved in Copper Sulfide Nanocrystallites Synthesis

2009 ◽  
Vol 59 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Maria Simonescu ◽  
Valentin Serban Teodorescu ◽  
Camelia Capatina
Keyword(s):  
Copper Sulfide ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Reaction Parameters ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Shape Of Nanoparticles ◽  
Tem Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Shape And Size

This paper presents the obtaining of copper sulfide CuS (covelite) from Cu(CH3COO)2.H2O and thioacetamide (TAA) system. The reaction was conducted in presence or absence of sodium-bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate (Na-AOT). The effects of various reaction parameters on the size and on the shape of nanoparticles have been examined. CuS obtained was characterized by X ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy, TEM � transmission electron microscopy and SAED selected area electron diffraction. The influence of surfactant to the shape and size of CuS (covellite) nanocrystals was established. The size of the nanocrystals varied from 10-60 nm depending on the reaction conditions such as quantity of surfactant.

A New Study of Shape and Size-dependent Properties of Nanocrystals Utilizing the Fractional Fourier Transform

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-174
Author(s):  
Aeshah Salem
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Fractional Fourier Transform ◽  
Fourier Transform Infrared ◽  
Chemical Dynamics ◽  
Znse Nanoparticles ◽  
Size Dependent ◽  
Shape And Size

Background: Possessions of components, described by their shape and size (S&S), are certainly attractive and has formed the foundation of the developing field of nanoscience. Methods: Here, we study the S&S reliant on electronic construction and possession of nanocrystals by semiconductors and metals to explain this feature. We formerly considered the chemical dynamics of mineral nanocrystals that are arranged according to the S&S not only for the big surface area, but also as a consequence of the considerably diverse electronic construction of the nanocrystals. Results: The S&S of models, approved by using the Fractional Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FFTIR), indicate the construction of CdSe and ZnSe nanoparticles. Conclusion: In order to study the historical behavior of the nanomaterial in terms of S&S and estimate further results, the FFTIR was used to solve this project.

scholarly journals Impact of Deuteration and Temperature on Furan Ring Dynamics

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. 2889
Author(s):  
Przemyslaw Dopieralski ◽  
Iryna V. Omelchenko ◽  
Zdzislaw Latajka
Keyword(s):  
Conformational Changes ◽  
Furan Ring ◽  
Computational Studies ◽  
Significant Progress ◽  
Dynamic Simulations ◽  
Cyclic Molecules ◽  
Ring Dynamics ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Shape And Size

Despite significant progress in conformational analysis of cyclic molecules, the number of computational studies is still limited while most of that available in the literature data have been obtained long time ago with outdated methods. In present research, we have studied temperature driven conformational changes of the furan ring at three different temperatures. Additionally, the effect of deuteration on the ring dynamics is discussed; in addition, the aromaticity indices following the Bird and HOMA schemes are computed along all trajectories. Our ab initio molecular dynamic simulations revealed that deuteration has changed the furan ring dynamics and the obvious consequences; in addition, the shape and size of molecule are expected to be different.

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