Themed collection 2023 RSC Advances Popular Advances Collection
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Self-healing polymers for surface scratch regeneration
Self-healing polymers (SHPs) garner significant interest for their nature-inspired ability to regenerate surfaces, enhancing material durability and sustainability. This review highlights recent advances in SHPs, emphasizing scratch-regenerating technology, testing methods, and prospects.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 35050-35064
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA06676B
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Asymmetric total synthesis strategies of halichlorine and pinnaic acid
Halichlorine and pinnaic acids are structurally related to natural alkaloids isolated from different marine organisms. This review summarizes the asymmetric synthesis strategies of halichlorine and pinnaic acid using a 6-azaspiro[4.5]decane skeleton as the key intermediate.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 33754-33769
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA06955A
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Different routes for the construction of biologically active diversely functionalized bicyclo[3.3.1]nonanes: an exploration of new perspectives for anticancer chemotherapeutics
Cancer is the second most high-morbidity disease throughout the world.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 22389-22480
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA02003G
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Valorization of homogeneous linear catechyl lignin: opportunities and challenges
The discovery and valorization of the unique homogeneous linear catechyl lignin (C-lignin) are systematically summarized.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 12750-12759
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA01546G
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Flavonoids and related privileged scaffolds as potential urease inhibitors: a review
Urease is produced by some bacteria and fungi, and its inhibition has been of interest as a potential therapeutic strategy for the treatment of certain bacterial infections and urea-related disorders.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 3210-3233
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA08284E
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Novel Cu(II) acidic deep eutectic solvent as an efficient and green multifunctional catalytic solvent system in base-free conditions to synthesize 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles
A novel Cu(II)-acidic deep eutectic solvent was synthesized by the eco-friendly strategy and applied as multifunctional catalytic solvent system to furnish high yield of 1,2,3-triazoles in reducing agent- and base-free condition via CuAAC reaction.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 36403-36415
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA06570G
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Genome mining of actinomycin shunt products from Kitasatospora sp. YINM00002
The 4-MHA, a key node in the biosynthetic flow of actinomycins under NRPS catalysis, is also converted into actinrhaters A and B.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 36200-36208
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA07277K
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Bio-guided isolation of alpha-glucosidase inhibitory compounds from Vietnamese liverwort Marchantia polymorpha: in vitro and in silico studies
Bio-guided isolation was applied to Vietnamese Marchantia polymorpha L. to find alpha-glucosidase inhibition.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 35481-35492
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA07503F
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Isatin-based benzyloxybenzene derivatives as monoamine oxidase inhibitors with neuroprotective effect targeting neurogenerative disease treatment
Eighteen isatin-based benzyloxybenzaldehyde derivatives from three subseries, ISB, ISFB, and ISBB, were synthesized and their ability to inhibit monoamine oxidase (MAO) was evaluated.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 35240-35250
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA07035B
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The effects of Fe, Mg, and Pt-doping on the improvement of Ni stabilized on Al2O3-CeO3 catalysts for methane dry reforming
Herein, the promotional effects of Mg, Fe, and Pt on Ni-based catalysts supported on Al2O3-CeO2 (Ni/Al2O3-CeO2) were investigated in the dry reforming of methane (DRM) reaction.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 33129-33145
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA04809H
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Enhancing drilling mud performance through CMITS-modified formulations: rheological insights and performance optimization
In deep well drilling, the addition of functionalized additives into mud systems becomes imperative due to the adverse impact of elevated borehole temperatures and salts on conventional additives, causing them to compromise their intrinsic functionalities.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 32904-32917
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA06008J
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Nitric oxide/paclitaxel micelles enhance anti-liver cancer effects and paclitaxel sensitivity by inducing ferroptosis, endoplasmic reticulum stress and pyroptosis
The paclitaxel-containing micelle bearing NO donor (NO/PTX) exhibited improved anticancer effect in Bel-7402 cells and H22 xenograft mice by the modes of ferroptosis, pyroptosis, ERS and apoptosis-associated networks.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 31772-31784
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA04861F
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Fatimanols Y and Z: two neo-clerodane diterpenoids from Teucrium yemense
Teucrium yemense (Defl.), a medicinal plant, grows in Yemen and Saudi Arabia and is also referred to as Reehal Fatima. The plant has a long history of use in these regions for the treatment of diabetes, rheumatism, and renal conditions.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 30264-30268
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA06083G
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EGFR and PI3K/m-TOR inhibitors: design, microwave assisted synthesis and anticancer activity of thiazole–coumarin hybrids
A series of thiazoline and thiazolidinone-based 4-hydroxycoumarin derivatives were synthesized as anticancer agents using both conventional synthesis procedures and microwave-assisted techniques.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 29070-29085
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA03483F
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Stereo/regio-selective access to substituted 3-hydroxy-oxindoles with anti-proliferative assessment and in silico validation
Anti-proliferative evaluation and in silico validation of synthesized substituted-3-hydroxy-2-oxindoles.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 28434-28443
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA05869G
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Novel pyrene-calix[4]arene derivatives as highly sensitive sensors for nucleotides, DNA and RNA
Pyrene-armed calix[4]arene conjugates non-covalently bind to DNA/RNA, as well as to mononucleotides, with an amazing affinity.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 27423-27433
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA05696A
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Chemical biology fluorescent tools for in vitro investigation of the multidrug resistant P-glycoprotein (P-gp) expression in tumor cells
A series of 25 fluorescent conjugates sharing a common peptidic scaffold was developed for in vitro investigation of the multidrug resistant P-glycoprotein (P-gp) expression.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 27016-27035
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA05093A
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Novel practical stereoselective synthesis of a bicyclic hydantoino-thiolactone as the key intermediate for production of (+)-biotin
Bicyclic hydantoinothiolactone, as the key intermediate for production of (+)-biotin, has been efficiently and high-stereoselectively synthesized from the cheap starting material L-cystine via nine steps in 44% overall yield.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 26160-26168
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA04721K
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Synthesis of novel coumarin–hydrazone hybrids as α-glucosidase inhibitors and their molecular docking studies
This study introduces novel coumarin–hydrazone hybrids, assessed for their potential as α-glucosidase inhibitors to treat diabetes. Compounds checked for α-glucosidase inhibition and in silico docking was also carried out. Studies suggest promising therapeutic significance and pharmaceutical use.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 26229-26238
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA03953F
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Biologically active drimane derivatives isolated from submerged cultures of the wood-inhabiting basidiomycete Dentipellis fragilis
Four previously undescribed drimane sesquiterpenoids were isolated from cultures of the wood-inhabiting basidiomycete Dentipellis fragilis along with two other drimanes that were previously only known as synthetic or biotransformation products.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 25752-25761
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA04204A
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On the way to potential antifungal compounds: synthesis and in vitro activity of 2-benzofuranylacetic acid amides
The gram-scale synthesis of benzofuranyl acetic acid via a Willgerodt–Kindler rearrangement is presented. Additionally, the antifungal activity against Fusarium oxysporum was tested for ten different benzofuranyl acetic acid amides.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 25296-25304
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA04737G
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Synthesis of amantadine clubbed N-aryl amino thiazoles as potent urease, α-amylase & α-glucosidase inhibitors, kinetic and molecular docking studies
A series of ten novel compounds were synthesized by incorporating a 1,3 thiazole core into amantadine and their structures were validated using different analytical and spectral methods such as FTIR, EI-MS, 1H NMR, and 13C NMR.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 24988-25001
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA05330J
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AlCl3@ZnO nanostructured material: an efficient green catalyst for the one-pot solvent-free synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyridines
The one-pot green synthesis of 1,4 dihydropyridines using nanostructured AlCl3@ZnO under solvent-free ambient temperature conditions has been effectively accomplished. The proposed reaction protocol is sustainable, environmentally-friendly and offers economic viability.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 24767-24776
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA04277D
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Engineering of a GSH activatable photosensitizer for enhanced photodynamic therapy through disrupting redox homeostasis
The novel NIR photosensitizer, CyI-S-diCF3, with excellent GSH consumption ability and 1O2 production efficiency, was successfully used for GSH depletion-assisted enhanced photodynamic therapy through disrupting redox homeostasis.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 22367-22374
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA04074G
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Potential anticancer and antioxidant lauric acid-based hydrazone synthesis and computational study toward the electronic properties
The modification of natural products is one of the key areas of synthetic organic chemistry for obtaining valuable chemical building blocks that have medicinal significance.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 21793-21807
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA02433D
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Chitosan-coated halloysite nanotube magnetic microspheres for carcinogenic colorectal hemorrhage and liver laceration in albino rats
Sever blood lose in carcinogenic colorectal hemorrhage due to longitudinal ulcer, ultimately become fatal if left untreated.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 21521-21536
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA01581E
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Design, synthesis and evaluation of a myricetin and nobiletin hybrid compound for alleviating hyperuricemia based on metabolomics and gut microbiota
A hybrid compound consisting of myricetin and nobiletin (MNH) was designed and synthesized, which might represent a protective effect against HUA via modulating the gut microbiota composition and serum metabolite profile.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 21448-21458
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA03188H
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Insight into novel anti-mucormycosis therapies: investigation of new anti-mucormycosis laser-induced photodynamic therapy based on a sulphone bis-compound loaded silica nanoemulsion
For drug delivery applications, silica nanoemulsion encapsulated with organic compounds are becoming increasingly more desirable.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 20684-20697
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA02775A
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Ternifolipyrons A–J: new cytotoxic α-pyrones from Isodon ternifolius (D. Don) Kudô
Isodon ternifolius (D.Don) Kudô is an important Asian herb used in traditional medicine against several diseases.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 19710-19720
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA03146B
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In vitro antitumor activity, molecular dynamics simulation, DFT study, ADME prediction, and Eg5 binding of enastron analogues
The objective of this study is to evaluate a series of molecules based on cyclosulfamide as potential anticancer agents.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 19567-19584
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA02904B
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Anti-Alzheimer activity of new coumarin-based derivatives targeting acetylcholinesterase inhibition
New 2-oxo-chromene-7-oxymethylene acetohydrazide derivatives 4a–d were designed and synthesized with a variety of bioactive chemical fragments.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 18496-18510
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA02344C
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“d-electron interactions” induced CoV2O6–Fe–NF for efficient oxygen evolution reaction
Through a redox reaction, Fe2+ was introduced into CoV2O6-NF and was transformed into high oxidation state Fe(2+δ)+, acting as a partial active center to accelerate the OER process. CoV2O6-Fe-NF exhibited an overpotential of 298 mV at 100 mA cm−2.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 18488-18495
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA02830E
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Exploring the inhibitory potential of Nigella sativa against dengue virus NS2B/NS3 protease and NS5 polymerase using computational approaches
Graphical abstract of the study scheme indicatig Nigella sativa's promising inhibition of dengue virus enzymes.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 18306-18322
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA02613B
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Austalide derivative from marine-derived Aspergillus sp. and evaluation of its cytotoxic and ADME/TOPKAT properties
New meroterpenoid derivative (austalide Z) isolated from the marine-derived fungal endophyte Aspergillus sp. with 9 known compounds. Cytotoxic evaluation of the isolated compounds against Caco-2 cell lines reveal weak to moderate activities.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 16480-16487
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA02632A
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Graphene oxide supported ionic liquid/Fe complex: a robust and highly stable nanocatalyst
A novel nano-graphene oxide supported ionic liquid/Fe (NGO/IL–Fe) is prepared, characterized and used as a powerful and highly recoverable nanocatalyst in the synthesis of tetrahydrobenzo[b]pyrans under green conditions.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 16067-16077
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA01438J
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New 1,3,4-thiadiazoles as potential anticancer agents: pro-apoptotic, cell cycle arrest, molecular modelling, and ADMET profile
Compound 19 arrested the MCF-7 cells at the G2/M phase probably through inhibition of CDK1 and elicited apoptosis. It did not violate Lipinski's rule of five and has a low blood brain barrier penetration and high intestinal absorption.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 15810-15825
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA02716C
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Novel quinoline/thiazinan-4-one hybrids; design, synthesis, and molecular docking studies as potential anti-bacterial candidates against MRSA
In an attempt to develop effective and safe antibacterial agents, thiazinanones bearing the quinolone scaffold were prepared by reaction of the corresponding (quinolinylmethylene)hydrazinecarbothioamides with 2,3-diphenylcycloprop-2-enone.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 14631-14640
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA01721D
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Salazinic acid attenuates male sexual dysfunction and testicular oxidative damage in streptozotocin-induced diabetic albino rats
Protective effects of salazinic acid on male spermatogenic dysfunction in STZ-induced diabetic albino rats.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 12991-13005
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA01542D
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Picolylamine–Ni(II) complex attached on 1,3,5-triazine-immobilized silica-coated Fe3O4 core/shell magnetic nanoparticles as an environmentally friendly and recyclable catalyst for the one-pot synthesis of substituted pyridine derivatives
A novel and recyclable core–shell magnetic NiII-picolylamine/TCT/APTES@SiO2@Fe3O4 with high specific area was introduced for the synthesis of pyridine derivatives.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 12869-12888
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA01826A
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Immobilization of Ni(II) complex on the surface of mesoporous modified-KIT-6 as a new, reusable and highly efficient nanocatalyst for the synthesis of tetrazole and pyranopyrazole derivatives
Anchoring of Ni(II) complex onto the surface of mesoporous KIT-6 modified under mild reaction conditions as a highly efficient and reusable nanocatalyst for the synthesis of 5-substituted tetrazoles and pyranopyrazoles.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 12572-12588
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA08269A
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Molecular modeling and DFT studies on the antioxidant activity of Centaurea scoparia flavonoids and molecular dynamics simulation of their interaction with β-lactoglobulin
Centaurea scoparia flavonoids bind to the appropriate binding site on β-lactoglobulin via polar and hydrophobic interactions and bind to and inhibit xanthine oxidase.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 12361-12374
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA01661G
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Analysis and process evaluation of metal dopant (Zr, Cr)-promoted Ga-modified ZSM-5 for the oxidative dehydrogenation of propane in the presence and absence of CO2
A systematic study of the comparative performances of 4% Ga-, 4% Zr-, and 1% Cr-impregnated H-ZSM-5 catalysts for oxidative dehydrogenation of propane in the presence and absence of CO2 is presented.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 11081-11095
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA08235G
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Potential role of a novel biphenanthrene derivative isolated from Aerides falcata in central nervous system diseases
Central nervous system (CNS) diseases are a significant health burden globally, with the development of novel drugs lagging behind clinical needs.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 10757-10767
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA01402A
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A molybdenum disulfide/nickel ferrite-modified voltammetric sensing platform for ultra-sensitive determination of clenbuterol under the presence of an external magnetic field
The electrochemical behavior and sensing performance of an electrode modified with NiFe2O4 (NFO), MoS2, and MoS2–NFO were thoroughly investigated using CV, EIS, DPV, and CA measurements, respectively.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 10577-10591
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA01136D
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Novel asymmetrical azines appending 1,3,4-thiadiazole sulfonamide: synthesis, molecular structure analyses, in silico ADME, and cytotoxic effect
Toward finding potential and novel anticancer agents, we designed and prepared novel differently substituted unsymmetrical azine-modified thiadiazole sulfonamide derivatives using the “combi-targeting approach”.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 10353-10366
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA00123G
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Million-atom molecular dynamics simulations reveal the interfacial interactions and assembly of plant PSII-LHCII supercomplex
Theoretical simulations reveal the general mechanism of antenna anchoring to the core in PSII.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 6699-6712
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA08240C
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Immobilized Cu(0) nanoparticles on montmorillonite-modified with benzalkonium chloride (MMT-BAC@Cu(0)): as an eco-friendly and proficient heterogeneous nano-catalyst for green synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles
An eco-friendly and efficient approach for the synthesis of 2-(1H-tetrazole-5-yl) acrylonitrile derivatives as the preferred product from raw materials through multicomponent domino reactions (MDRs) was introduced.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 6160-6170
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA08208J
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Aqueous phase hydrogenolysis of glycerol with in situ generated hydrogen over Ni/Al3Fe1 catalyst: effect of the calcination temperature
Calcination temperatures of 500, 625 and 750 °C were studied over a Ni/Al3Fe1 catalyst on glycerol valorization. The catalyst calcined at 625 °C showed the best performance due to its high activity and selectivity to 1,2-propanediol.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 5483-5495
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA07929A
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In vitro anti-inflammatory, in silico molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation of oleanane-type triterpenes from aerial parts of Mussaenda recurvata
Two new triterpenes recurvatanes A and B were isolated from Mussaenda recurvata using bioactive-guided investigation.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 5324-5336
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA06870B
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Deep learning for automated size and shape analysis of nanoparticles in scanning electron microscopy
Particles depicted in scanning electron micrographs are automatically identified and classified according to size and shape with a deep-learning algorithm. The procedure works for both SE images and STEM images.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 2795-2802
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA07812K
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Silica supported lanthanum trifluoroacetate and trichloroacetate as an efficient and reusable water compatible Lewis acid catalyst for synthesis of 2,4,5-triarylimidazoles via a solvent-free green approach
Silica supported lanthanum trifluoroacetate and trichloroacetate as green Lewis acid catalysts were developed by a novel, simple, cheap, and environment friendly method and utilized them in the synthesis of arylimidazole derivatives via one pot solvent-free approach.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 2090-2103
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA07021A
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Mutation in the D1 domain of CD4 receptor modulates the binding affinity to HIV-1 gp120
HIV-1 gp120 is the key component for viral entry through interaction with CD4 D1. The 5 best docking solutions were retained according to the docking scores. SD1 bound to gp120 at which 15 residues formed 20 hydrogen bonds with 16 residues of gp120.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 2070-2080
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA06628A
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CO2 free production of ethylene oxide via liquid phase epoxidation of ethylene using niobium oxide incorporated mesoporous silica material as the catalyst
Ethylene Oxide (EO) is an essential raw material used in various consumer products like different glycol derivatives, ethoxylates, and polymers.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 1779-1786
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA07240H
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