Themed collection 2024 RSC Advances Popular Advances Collection
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Mitigating diabetes associated with reactive oxygen species (ROS) and protein aggregation through pharmacological interventions
Diabetes mellitus, a complex metabolic disorder, presents a growing global health challenge.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 17448-17460
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02349H
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Medium-chain dicarboxylic acids: chemistry, pharmacological properties, and applications in modern pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries
Diverse chemistry, pharmacological properties, and applications in the modern pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries were reported and discussed for 7 medium-chain dicarboxylic acids.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 17008-17021
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02598A
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Recent advances in DDAH1 inhibitor design and discovery: insights from structure–activity relationships and X-ray crystal structures
DDAH1 inhibitors with diverse chemical structures are needed for the development of new therapeutics in NO related disorders.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 9619-9630
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08210E
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From bench to industry, the application of all-inorganic solid base materials in traditional heterogeneous catalysis: a mini review
Catalytic performances, structure-activity relationships of metal oxide-based and zeolite-based all-inorganic solid base catalytic materials and their major applications in non-refinery and refinery fields.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 7468-7489
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00335G
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Clicking in harmony: exploring the bio-orthogonal overlap in click chemistry
The fundamentals of bio-orthogonal click chemistry are investigated, while exploring mechanistic intricacies, demonstrating the adaptability and promise of this methodology.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 7383-7413
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00494A
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Total synthesis of [β-HIle]2-nodupetide: effect of ester to amide substitution on its antimicrobial activity
[β-HIle]2-nodupetide is a nodupetide analogue, in which HMHA residue of nodupetide is replaced with β-HIle and it changes the ester to amide bond in the nodupetide's backbone.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 21778-21785
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA04401K
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An efficient alternative to DBU in the oxathiaphospholane (OTP) method for the solid phase synthesis of P-stereodefined phosphorothioate analogs
OTP method for the synthesis of P-stereodefined phosphorothioate has been extended to use activators TBD and Verkade base, which can be used interchangeably with DBU.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 21174-21179
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02833C
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Swietemicrolides A–D, mexicanolide-type limonoids from the bark of Swietenia macrophylla with in vitro cytotoxic and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities
Four new mexicanolide-type limonoids, swietemicrolides A–D (1–4), together with three known compounds (5–7) were isolated from an ethyl acetate extract of the bark of Swietenia microphylla.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 18608-18616
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01954G
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Ursolic acid inhibits NF-κB signaling and attenuates MMP-9/TIMP-1 in progressive osteoarthritis: a network pharmacology-based analysis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease, characterized by infiltration of monocytes into the synovial joint which promotes inflammation, stiffness, joint swelling, cartilage degradation and further bone destruction.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 18296-18310
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02780A
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An ethyl cellulose novel biodegradable flexible substrate material for sustainable screen-printing
Promoting sustainability revolutionizing flexible electronics: presenting a novel, transparent, biodegradable, water-resistant cellulose-based substrate that could replace PET in screen printing.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 18103-18108
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02993C
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A nonsolvolytic fluorine/LiNO3-containing electrolyte for stabilizing dynamic interfaces in Li||LiMn2O4 batteries
Complementary characterization results show that chemical dissolution of transition metal in LiMn2O4 is caused by solvolysis-generated HF, which can be suppresed by rational design of a group of nonsolvolytic electrolytes.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 14964-14972
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08016A
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Gamma-irradiated stibnite thin films set a remarkable benchmark performance for photoelectrochemical water splitting
The study sets out to show the positive impact of sulfur vacancy engineering on the structural, morphological, optical, electrical, and photoelectrochemical (PEC) properties of Sb2S3 films synthesized using the spin coating technique.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 12475-12495
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01382D
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Investigation of bioactive components responsible for the antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities of Caroxylon volkensii by LC-QTOF-MS/MS analysis and molecular docking
Metabolomic profiling of Caroxylon volkensii by LC-QTOF-MS/MS and investigating the components responsible for its antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities using molecular docking.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 11388-11399
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01646G
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A new oxime synthesized from Senecio nutans SCh. Bip (chachacoma) reduces calcium influx in the vascular contractile response in rat aorta
The Sn–I metabolite decreases the contractile response to KCl or phenylephrine (PE) mainly by blocking Ca2+ entry through voltage-gated Ca2+ channel (VGCC).
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 9933-9942
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01058B
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Green design and synthesis of some novel thiazolidinone appended benzothiazole–triazole hybrids as antimicrobial agents
A sustainable and environmentally friendly approach was devised for the synthesis of bioactive hybrids, which were subsequently assessed for their antimicrobial efficacy.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 8341-8352
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00990H
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Four new isocoumarins from Cajanus cajan
Four novel new isocoumarins, cajanolactone B, C, D1 and D2 (1–4), were isolated from ethanolic extracts of the leaves of Cajanus cajan.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 7763-7769
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08149D
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Stereochemical insights into β-amino-N-acylhydrazones and their impact on DPP-4 inhibition
DPP-4 is a pharmacological target that remains of considerable ongoing interest. Here, we describe original DPP4 inhibitors bearing a new β-amino-N-acylhydrazone framework and the impact of stereochemistry on the inhibition profile.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 6617-6626
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00450G
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Naphthoquinone derivatives as potential immunomodulators: prospective for COVID-19 treatment
The microbial naphthoquinone 3,5,8-TMON and its derivatives showed great anti-inflammatory activity, regulating cytokines and with promising activity mitigating COVID-19 inflammatory impacts.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 6532-6541
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08173G
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Experimental study of the effects of a magnetic field/magnetic field-ferromagnetic nanocomposite pour point depressant on wax deposition
A magnetic field and pour point depressant, as a new avenue for improving the submarine pipeline flow of waxy oils, has attracted increasing attention along with the development of efficient wax mitigation techniques.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 6234-6245
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08875H
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Facile modular synthesis of jasmonoyl-L-isoleucine analogs possessing a pyrazolidin-3-one core
Several pyrazolidine-3-one analogs of (+)-7-iso-jasmonoyl-L-isoleucine, the main phytohormone involved in plant responses to biotic or abiotic stress, were prepared from 4 different building blocks in just a few steps.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 3790-3797
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA07887F
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Chalcone derivatives' interaction with human serum albumin and cyclooxygenase-2
In this study, various spectroscopic and computational techniques were utilized to investigate how new chalcone derivatives bind with cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and Human Serum Albumin (HSA).
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 2835-2849
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA07438B
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Synthesis, molecular docking analysis and in vitro evaluation of new heterocyclic hybrids of 4-aza-podophyllotoxin as potent cytotoxic agents
Synthesis, molecular docking analysis and in vitro evaluation of new heterocyclic hybrids of 4-aza-podophyllotoxin as potent cytotoxic agents.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 1838-1853
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA07396C
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Urea-rich porous organic polymer as a hydrogen bond catalyst for Knoevenagel condensation reaction and synthesis of 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones
General procedure for the catalytic synthesis of Knoevenagel adducts and 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 1094-1105
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08354C
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Vitex Negundo–Fe3O4–CuO green nanocatalyst (VN–Fe3O4–CuO): synthesis of pyrazolo[3,4-c]pyrazole derivatives via the cyclization of isoniazid with pyrazole and their antimicrobial activity, cytotoxicity, and molecular docking studies
In this study, we developed a novel pyrazolo[3,4-c]pyrazole derivative with antibacterial and antifungal activities that shows great potential for treating infectious diseases.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 677-688
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA06771H
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Preparation of high-performance monoazo disperse dyes bearing ester groups based on benzisothiazole and their dyeing performance on polyester fabrics
A series of azo disperse dyes containing different kinds of ester groups based on benzisothiazole were synthesized by the coupling reaction of diazotization of 3-amino-5-nitro [2,1] benzisothiazole with N-substituted aniline compounds bearing different ester moieties.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 67-74
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA06452B
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