scholarly journals A Simple Protocol for Extracting Hemocytes from Wild Caterpillars

10.3791/4173 ◽  
2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa M. Stoepler ◽  
Julio C. Castillo ◽  
John T. Lill ◽  
Ioannis Eleftherianos
Keyword(s):  
Simple Protocol

scholarly journals Electrochemical multicomponent synthesis of 4-selanylpyrazoles under catalyst- and chemical-oxidant-free conditions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Wu ◽  
Jin-Yang Chen ◽  
Jing Ning ◽  
Xue Jiang ◽  
Jie Deng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multicomponent Reaction ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Multicomponent Synthesis ◽  
Mild Conditions ◽  
Simple Protocol ◽  
High Yields

An electrochemical multicomponent reaction was established under catalyst-, chemical-oxidant-free and mild conditions, which provides an eco-friendly and simple protocol for constructing 4-selanylpyrazoles from easily available raw materials with high yields.

scholarly journals Direct measurement of stool consistency by texture analyzer and calculation of reference value in Belgian general population

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazunori Matsuda ◽  
Takuya Akiyama ◽  
Satoshi Tsujibe ◽  
Kaihei Oki ◽  
Agata Gawad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Content ◽  
Direct Measurement ◽  
Direct Method ◽  
Reference Value ◽  
Stool Consistency ◽  
Texture Analyzer ◽  
Simple Protocol ◽  
Stool Form ◽  
Micro Systems ◽  
And Function

AbstractStool consistency is evaluated mainly in reference to indirect indicators such as water content or the appearance of stool forms using Bristol Stool Form Scale (BSFS). Methods of measurement are limited. We thus aimed to develop a simple protocol for direct measurement of stool consistency using the TA.XTExpress Texture Analyser (Stable Micro Systems Ltd.). We developed a protocol which enables mechanical quantification of the gram-force against a cylindrical probe (ø 6 mm) pushed into the stool surface at 2.0 mm/s to 5 mm depth. The consistency of 252 stools collected from 40 healthy Belgians was evaluated by the direct method and by the indirect indicators (water content and BSFS) for comparison. The log-transformed stool consistency values measured by the texture analyzer had a negative linear correlation with the stool water contents (rrm = − 0.781) with homoscedastic variance, suggesting the appropriateness of the new protocol. They showed a similar correlation with the BSFS, but with a large variance in the consistency values of normal stool forms. This correlation was much smaller for BSFS scored by subjects (rrm = − 0.587) than by experts (rrm = − 0.789), collectively indicating BSFS as a rough indicator of stool consistency susceptible to subjective bias despite its effectiveness in clinical use. The optimized direct method using the texture analyzer enables the accurate quantification of stool consistency, which facilitates understanding of the intestinal environment and function and thus may enhance the value of the stool as a predictor of human health.

Highly chemoselective deoxygenation of N-heterocyclic N-oxides under transition metal-free conditions

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (16) ◽  
pp. 3735-3742
Author(s):  
Se Hyun Kim ◽  
Ju Hyeon An ◽  
Jun Hee Lee
Keyword(s):  
Transition Metal ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Eosin Y ◽  
Metal Free ◽  
Simple Protocol

Here, we provide an operationally simple protocol for the highly chemoselective deoxygenation of various functionalized N-heterocyclic N-oxides under visible light-mediated photoredox conditions with Na2-eosin Y as an organophotocatalyst.

scholarly journals Protocol for preparation of heterogeneous biological samples for 3D electron microscopy: a case study for insects

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexey A. Polilov ◽  
Anastasia A. Makarova ◽  
Song Pang ◽  
C. Shan Xu ◽  
Harald Hess
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Biological Samples ◽  
Focused Ion Beam ◽  
Ion Beam ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Entire Volume ◽  
Simple Protocol ◽  
3D Electron Microscopy ◽  
3D Em

AbstractModern morphological and structural studies are coming to a new level by incorporating the latest methods of three-dimensional electron microscopy (3D-EM). One of the key problems for the wide usage of these methods is posed by difficulties with sample preparation, since the methods work poorly with heterogeneous (consisting of tissues different in structure and in chemical composition) samples and require expensive equipment and usually much time. We have developed a simple protocol allows preparing heterogeneous biological samples suitable for 3D-EM in a laboratory that has a standard supply of equipment and reagents for electron microscopy. This protocol, combined with focused ion-beam scanning electron microscopy, makes it possible to study 3D ultrastructure of complex biological samples, e.g., whole insect heads, over their entire volume at the cellular and subcellular levels. The protocol provides new opportunities for many areas of study, including connectomics.

Nickel-Catalyzed Electronically-Reversed Enantioselective Hydrocarbofunctionalizations of Acrylamides

Synlett ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lou Shi ◽  
Wei Shu
Keyword(s):  
Nickel Catalyst ◽  
Functional Group ◽  
Optically Active ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Carbon Bond ◽  
Bond Forming ◽  
Synthetic Strategy ◽  
Carbon Carbon Bond ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Simple Protocol

Asymmetric hydrocarbofunctionalizations of alkenes has emerged as an efficient synthetic strategy for accessing optically active molecules via carbon-carbon bond-forming process from readily available alkenes and carbo-electrophiles. Herein, we present a summary of the efforts from our group to control the regio- and enantioselectivity of hydrocarbofunctionalizations of electron-deficient alkenes with a nickel catalyst and chiral bisoxazolidine ligand. The reaction undergoes electron-reversed hydrocarbofunctionalizations acrylamides with excellent enantioselectivity. This operationally simple protocol enables the asymmetric hydroalkylation, hydrobenzylation and hydropropargylation of acrylamides. This reaction is useful for preparing a wide range of α-branched chiral amides with broad functional group tolerance.

Neuron-like polyelectrolyte–carbon nanotube composites for ultra-high loading of metal nanoparticles

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (10) ◽  
pp. 4799-4806 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Shahinul Islam ◽  
Won San Choi ◽  
Tae Sung Bae ◽  
Young Boo Lee ◽  
Ha-Jin Lee
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Metal Nanoparticles ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
High Loading ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Simple Protocol ◽  
Nanotube Composites ◽  
Carbon Nanotube Composites

We report a simple protocol for the fabrication of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with a neuron-like structure for loading ultra-high densities of metal nanoparticles (NPs).

scholarly journals Efficient Triazine Derivatives for Collagenous Materials Stabilization

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 3069
Author(s):  
Vanessa Gatto ◽  
Silvia Conca ◽  
Noemi Bardella ◽  
Valentina Beghetto
Keyword(s):  
Benzoic Acid ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Environmental Burden ◽  
Synthetic Materials ◽  
Amidation Reaction ◽  
Simple Protocol ◽  
Triazine Derivatives ◽  
Collagen Powder

Nowadays, the need to reduce plastic waste and scantly biodegradable fossil-based products is of great importance. The use of leather as an alternative to synthetic materials is gaining renewed interest, but it is fundamental that any alternative to plastic-based materials should not generate an additional environmental burden. In the present work, a simple protocol for collagen stabilization mediated by 2-chloro-4,6-diethoxy-1,3,5-triazine (CDET) and a tert-amine has been described. Different tert-amines were tested in combination with CDET in a standard amidation reaction between 2-phenylethylamine and benzoic acid. Best performing condensation systems have been further tested for the cross-linking of both collagen powder and calf hides. The best results were achieved with CDET/NMM giving high-quality leather with improved environmental performances.

Efficient Biginelli Synthesis of 2-Aminodihydropyrimidines under Microwave Irradiation

Synlett ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (08) ◽  
pp. 1047-1054 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fulvia Felluga ◽  
Fabio Benedetti ◽  
Federico Berti ◽  
Sara Drioli ◽  
Giorgia Regini
Keyword(s):  
Microwave Irradiation ◽  
Guanidine Hydrochloride ◽  
Reaction Times ◽  
Conventional Heating ◽  
Dicarbonyl Compounds ◽  
Simple Protocol ◽  
Twofold Excess ◽  
General Method

A practical and general method for the Biginelli cyclocondensation of guanidine with aldehydes and β-dicarbonyl compounds is described and illustrated with the synthesis of a set of 26 functionalized 2-amino-3,4-dihydropyrimidines. The simple protocol involves the ­microwave-mediated reaction of a twofold excess of guanidine hydrochloride with the required reaction partners in an alcohol at 120 °C. Yields are generally good, with short reaction times and a simple workup. The scope is considerably wider than that of similar reactions ­carried out under conventional heating.

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