scholarly journals Bone-targeting carbon dots: effect of nitrogen-doping on binding affinity

RSC Advances ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 2708-2717 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyung Kwan Lee ◽  
Jae-Geun Lee ◽  
Chul Soon Park ◽  
Sun Hyeok Lee ◽  
Naren Raja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Binding Affinity ◽  
Carbon Dots ◽  
Nitrogen Doping ◽  
Binding Activity ◽  
Rat Femur ◽  
Targeted Imaging ◽  
High Affinity ◽  
Bone Targeting ◽  
Fluorescent Carbon Dots ◽  
Strong Binding Activity

Fluorescent carbon dots selectively bind to skull tissues with high affinity, including a strong binding activity for calcium deficient hydroxyapatite, and rat femur, for bone targeted imaging.

The Role of the Initiator System in the Synthesis of Acidic Multifunctional Nanoparticles Designed for Molecular Imprinting of Proteins

2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-41
Author(s):  
Marwa Aly Ahmed ◽  
Júlia Erdőssy ◽  
Viola Horváth
Keyword(s):  
Acrylic Acid ◽  
Binding Affinity ◽  
Molecular Imprinting ◽  
Low Temperatures ◽  
Ammonium Persulfate ◽  
Sodium Bisulfite ◽  
Multifunctional Nanoparticles ◽  
High Affinity ◽  
Initiator System

Multifunctional nanoparticles have been shown earlier to bind certain proteins with high affinity and the binding affinity could be enhanced by molecular imprinting of the target protein. In this work different initiator systems were used and compared during the synthesis of poly (N-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylic acid-co-N-tert-butylacrylamide) nanoparticles with respect to their future applicability in molecular imprinting of lysozyme. The decomposition of ammonium persulfate initiator was initiated either thermally at 60 °C or by using redox activators, namely tetramethylethylenediamine or sodium bisulfite at low temperatures. Morphology differences in the resulting nanoparticles have been revealed using scanning electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering. During polymerization the conversion of each monomer was followed in time. Striking differences were demonstrated in the incorporation rate of acrylic acid between the tetramethylethylenediamine catalyzed initiation and the other systems. This led to a completely different nanoparticle microstructure the consequence of which was the distinctly lower lysozyme binding affinity. On the contrary, the use of sodium bisulfite activation resulted in similar nanoparticle structural homogeneity and protein binding affinity as the thermal initiation.

Bronchospasmolytic and Adenosine Binding Activity of 8- (Proline / Pyrazole)-Substituted Xanthine Derivatives

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sneha Singh ◽  
Madhwi Ojha ◽  
Divya Yadav ◽  
Sonja Kachler ◽  
Karl-Norbert Klotz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Binding Affinity ◽  
Radioligand Binding ◽  
Binding Activity ◽  
Receptor Subtypes ◽  
Significant Protection ◽  
Binding Studies ◽  
Standard Drug ◽  
Xanthine Derivatives ◽  
Radioligand Binding Studies ◽  
Micromolar Range

Background: ABSTRACT: Background: 8-Phenyltheophylline derivatives exhibit prophylactic effects at a specific dose but do not produce the cardiovascular or emetic side effects associated with xanthines, thereby exhibiting unique characteristics of potential therapeutic importance. Methods: Novel series of 8-(proline/pyrazole)-substituted xanthine analogs has been synthesized. The affinity and selectivity of compounds to adenosine receptors have been assessed by radioligand binding studies. The synthesized compounds also showed good bronchospasmolytic properties (increased onset of bronchospasm; decreased duration of jerks) with 100% survival of animals in comparison to the standard drug. Besides, compound 8f & 9f showed good binding affinity in comparison to other synthesized compounds in the micromolar range. Results: The maximum binding affinity of these compounds was observed for A2B receptors, which is ~ 7 or 10 times higher as compared to A1, A2A and A3 receptors. The newly synthesized derivatives 8f, 9a-f, 17g-m, and 18g-m displayed significant protection against histamine aerosol induced bronchospasm in guinea pigs. Conclusion: Newly synthesized proline/pyrazole based xanthines compounds showed a satisfactory binding affinity for adenosine receptor subtypes. Replacement or variation of substituted proline ring with substituted pyrazole scaffold at 8thposition of xanthine moiety resulted in the reduction of adenosine binding affinity and bronchospasmolytic effects.

Nitrogen-doped carbon dots from Hutai-8 grape skin and their application in Hg2+ detection

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pan Zhang ◽  
Shun-Sheng Zhao ◽  
JiaJia Wang ◽  
Xiang Rong Liu
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Carbon Source ◽  
Fluorescence Quenching ◽  
Hydrothermal Method ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Carbon Dots ◽  
Mercury Ions ◽  
Grape Skin ◽  
Fluorescent Carbon Dots ◽  
Fluorescent Carbon

Background: In recent years, environmental pollution and heavy metal pollution caused by rapid urbanization and industrialization have become increasingly serious. Among them, mercury (II) ion (Hg2+) is one of the highly toxic heavy metal ions, and its pollution comes from various natural resources and human activities. Therefore, people attach great importance to the development of analytical methods for effective analysis and sensitive detection of Hg2+ . Objective: Using grape skin as a green and environmental friendly carbon source, to synthesize fluorescent carbon dots, and try to apply them to the detect the concentration of Hg2+ in water. Method: Using "Hutai No. 8" grape skin as carbon source, fluorescent carbon dots were synthesized by one-step hydrothermal method. Structure and fluorescent properties of the carbon dots were tested using TEM, XPS, XRD and other characterization instruments, and their utilization on detection of mercury ions in the actual water samples was explored. Results: The CDs had a particle size of about 4.8 nm and a spherical shape. There are N-H, C-N, C=O and other functional groups on the surface. It was found that Hg2+ has obvious fluorescence quenching effect on CDs, and thus CDs fluorescence quenching method to detect the concentration Hg2+ was established, and the detection limit is 3.7 μM, which could be applied to test the concentration of Hg2+ in water samples. Conclusion: Using grape skin as carbon source, fluorescent carbon dots were successfully synthesized by hydrothermal method. Carbon dots were used to detect mercury ions in water, and a method for detecting mercury ions in actual water samples was established.

Anti-counterfeiting application of fluorescent carbon dots derived from wasted coffee grounds

Optik ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 166449
Author(s):  
Woo Tae Hong ◽  
Jin Young Park ◽  
Jong Won Chung ◽  
Hyun Kyoung Yang ◽  
Jae-Yong Je
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dots ◽  
Coffee Grounds ◽  
Fluorescent Carbon Dots ◽  
Fluorescent Carbon

Carbon dots derived from Fusobacterium nucleatum for intracellular determination of Fe3+ and bioimaging both in vitro and in vivo

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lijuan Liu ◽  
Shengting Zhang ◽  
Xiaodan Zheng ◽  
Hongmei Li ◽  
Qi Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dots ◽  
Fusobacterium Nucleatum ◽  
Living Cells ◽  
First Time ◽  
Fluorescent Carbon Dots ◽  
Fluorescent Carbon

Fusobacterium nucleatum has been employed for the first time to synthesize fluorescent carbon dots which could be applied for the determination of Fe3+ ions in living cells and bioimaging in vitro and in vivo with excellent biocompatibility.

scholarly journals pH and redox dual-sensitive drug delivery system constructed based on fluorescent carbon dots

RSC Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 2656-2663
Author(s):  
Boye Zhang ◽  
Qianqian Duan ◽  
Yi Li ◽  
Jianming Wang ◽  
Wendong Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Controlled Release ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Fluorescence Imaging ◽  
Drug Delivery System ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
Carbon Dots ◽  
Ph Responsive ◽  
Charge Reversal ◽  
Fluorescent Carbon Dots

The system is pH-responsive and redox-controlled release. And the charge reversal and size transitions of the system can enhance the targeted ability. Moreover, the system can recognize the cancer cells by the fluorescence imaging.

scholarly journals Green fluorescent carbon dots as targeting probes for LED‐dependent bacterial killing

Nano Select ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Samphire ◽  
Yuiko Takebayashi ◽  
Stephen A. Hill ◽  
Nicholas Hill ◽  
Kate J. Heesom ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dots ◽  
Bacterial Killing ◽  
Green Fluorescent ◽  
Fluorescent Carbon Dots ◽  
Fluorescent Carbon

From coconut petiole residues to fluorescent carbon dots via a green hydrothermal method for Fe3+ detection

Cellulose ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 1647-1661
Author(s):  
Shiyu Gao ◽  
Xi Wang ◽  
Nan Xu ◽  
Hailan Lian ◽  
Li Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrothermal Method ◽  
Carbon Dots ◽  
Fluorescent Carbon Dots ◽  
Fluorescent Carbon
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