π-Extended giant dimeric acceptor as a third component enables highly efficient ternary organic solar cells with efficiency over 19.2%

Ternary strategy with a suitable third component is a successful strategy to improve the photovoltaic performance of organic solar cells(OSCs).Very recently,Y-series based giant molecule acceptors or oligomerized acceptors have emerged as promising materials for achieving highly efficient and stable binary OSCs,while application as third component for ternary OSCs is limited.Here a novelπ-extended giant dimeric acceptor,GDF,is developed based on central Y series core fusion and rigid BDT as linker,and then incorporated into the state-of-the-art PM1:PC6 system to construct ternary OSCs.The GDF has a near planar backbone,resulting in increasedπ-conjugation,excellent crystallinity,and good electron transport capacity.When GDF is introduced into the PM1:PC6 system,it ensues in a cascade like the lowest unoccupied molecular orbitals(LUMO)energy level alignment,a complementary absorption band with PM1 and PC6,higher and balanced hole and electron mobility,slightly smaller domain size,and a higher exciton dissociation probability for PM1:PC6:GDF(1:1.1:0.1)blend film.As a consequence,the PM1:PC6:GDF(1:1.1:0.1)ternary OSC achieves a champion PCE of 19.22%,with a significantly higher open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current density,compared to 18.45%for the PM1:PC6(1:1.2)binary OSC.Our findings show that employing aπ-extended giant dimeric acceptor as a third component significantly improves the photovoltaic performance of ternary OSCs.

Linear-like polypeptide-based micelle with pH-sensitive detachable PEG to deliver dimeric camptothecin for cancer therapy

Nano drug delivery systems have made significant progress in delivering anticancer drugs camptothecin(CPT).However,many challenges for CPT delivery remain,including low drug loading efficiency,premature drug leakage,and poor cellular internalization.Herein,we report a novel dual-sensitive polypeptide-based micelle with remarkably high drug loading of CPT for cancer therapy.This self-assembled micelle possesses the following essential components for CPT:(1)pH-sensitive PEG(OHC-PEG-CHO)for prolonging blood circulation and allowing biocompatibility by shielding the cationic micelles,which can be detached under the tumor acidic microenvironment and facilitates the cellular uptake;(2)polypeptide polylysine-polyphenylalanine(PKF)synthesized via ring-opening polymerization for micelle formation and CPT analogue loading;(3)dimeric CPT(DCPT)with redox-sensitive linker for increasing CPT loading and ensuring drug release at tumor sites.Interestingly,the linear-like morphology of PEG-PKF/DCPT micelles was able to enhance their cellular internalization when compared with the spherical blank PKF micelles.Also,the anticancer efficacy of DCPT against lung cancer cells was significantly improved by the micelle formation.In conclusion,this work provides a promising strategy facilitating the safety and effective application of CPT in cancer therapy.

Synthesis of dimeric butenolide catalyzed by various inorganic silver catalysts

This article describes a method for synthesizing butyrolactone dimers using various inorganic silver salt catalysts.The method was successfully applied to alkyl 2-(2-bromopropyl)malonate 1,providing the dimeric butyrolactone 2 when catalyzed by different silver salt catalysts.This synthesis method not only simplifies the original synthetic route,but also cleverly combines with natural product analogs,providing a strategy for the development of natural product polymer analogs in the future.

A New Dimeric Phthalide from Angelica sinensis

A new dimeric phthalide named Z, Z＇-3.3＇a, 7.7＇a-diligustilide was isolated from the roots of Angelica sinensis. Its structure was determined using spectroscopic methods and X-ray crystallographic diffraction analysis.

Rheological properties of novel viscoelastic micelle systems containing anionic-nonionic dimeric surfactant

The viscoelastic micelle systems formed by novel anionic-nonionic dimeric surfactant and conventional cationic surfactant cetyltrimethylammonium(1631) were studied.The viscoelasticity,thixotropy,flow curves and constitutive equation for the novel viscoelastic micelle systems were investigated.The results show that the micelle systems possess viscoelasticity,thixotropy,and shear thinning property.Some micelle systems possess hysteresis loops showing both viscoelasticity and thixotropy.It is proved that the flow curves are characterized by the co-rotational Jeffreys constitutive equation correctly.

A new dimeric furanocoumarin from Notopterygium incisum

A new dimeric psoralen-type furanocoumarin, notopterol-（18-O-20＇）-notopol （1）, was isolated from Notopterygium incisum for the first time and its structure was elucidated by spectroscopic methods.

A Novel Dimeric Eremophilane from Ligularia virgaurea spp.oligocephala

A novel dimeric eremophilane, ligulolide B, was isolated from the alcoholic extract of the whole plant of Ligularia virgaurea spp. oligocephala. The structure was elucidated by various spectroscopic methods including intensive 2D NMR techniques （^1H-^1H COSY, gHMQC, gHMBC and ^1H-^1H NOESY） and HR-ESI-MS.

New Dimeric and seco-Abietane Diterpenoids from Salvia wardii

Two dimeric abietane diterpenoids,salviwardins A and B(1 and 2),and a seco-abietane diterpenoid salviwardin C(3),along with five known analogues(4–8),were isolated from the roots of Salvia wardii.The structures of these isolates were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic methods.The inhibitory activities of these isolates against five human cancer cell lines in vitro were also tested.

Novel anti-AD dimeric leads:from relieving symptoms to modifying diseases via multi-targets

Alzheimer disease(AD) has now become the most common brain disorder among the older population. In addition, the currently existing therapeutics only offer temporary symptomatic relieves. Therefore, further research and development of more efficacious and disease-modifying agents for the prevention, treatment and restoration of AD will have tremendous value from both scientific, and economic standpoints. Over the past few years, our series of studies have identified several highly promising anti-AD dimeric leads, with disease-modifying potentials. In this presentation, the latest progress on the neuroprotective and disease modifying effects and the underlying mechanisms of those candidates will be comprehensively illustrated and discussed.

Crystal and Molecular Structure of Copper (Ⅱ) Dimeric Complex of S-Methyl-β-N-(Pyridine N-Oxide-2-ylmethylidene) Dithiocarbazate with Acetonitrile

The crystal and molecular structure of copper(Ⅱ) dimeric complex of S-methyl-B-N-(pyridine N-oxide-2-ylmethylidene) dithiocarbazate with acetonitrile, [CuL (CH3CN)]2 (ClO4)2, was determined by X-ray diffraction. The complex crystalizes in monoclinic system with space group P21/n, a= 7. 685(2), 6=20.160(6), c= 10. 847(5) A ,B = 107.89(3), Z=2,Dc=1.788 g/cm3, F(000) = 835. 8, u= 18. 17 cm-1(Moka,R= 0. 057.Each Cu(Ⅱ) ion in the complex is surrounded by a distorted square pyramidal. The basal plane is comprised of S, N and O atoms of one ligand together with a N atom of the solvent--acetonitrile, while the axial position is occupied by the S atom of the other ligand. The bond length of Cu-S(bridging) is 3. 038A . and Cu-Cu distance is 3. 700A.

Erratum to:New Dimeric and seco-Abietane Diterpenoids from Salvia wardii

Erratum to:Nat.Prod.Bioprospect.(2015)5:77–82 DOI 10.1007/s13659-015-0054-6 In the HTML version of the original publication,the graphical abstract was inadvertently omitted.The graphical abstract is given in this erratum.

Dimeric Dipeptide Mimetics of NGF and BDNF Are Promising Agents for Post-Stroke Therapy

The dimeric dipeptide mimetics of the brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) loops 1 and 4 and nerve growth factor (NGF) loop 4 were designed and synthesized at the Zakusov Research Institute of Pharmacology. There are respectively bis-(N-monosuccinyl-L-methionyl-L-serine) heptamethylenediamide(GSB-214), bis-(N-monosuccinyl-L-seryl-L-lysine) hexamethylenediamide (GSB-106) and bis-(N-monosuccinyl-L-glutamyl-L-lysine) hexamethylenediamide (GK-2). All of the ob-tained compounds activated a corresponding specific NGF or BDNF tyrosine kinase receptor (TrkA or TrkB), but had different postreceptor signaling patterns. GSB-106 activated the ERK and AKT, whereas GSB-214 and GK-2 only activated the AKT kinase. Here we report a comparative analysis of neuroprotective activity of these dipeptides in a model of ischemic stroke induced by transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO). The all three dimeric dipeptides showed a statistically significant decrease of infarct volumes with the treatment beginning 4 hour after surgery. In the experiment with BDNF mimetics, GSB-106 reduced this volume by 66% and GSB-214 by 26%. NGF GK-2 reduced the cerebral infarct volume by 45%. Thus, BDNF mimetic, which activated both the ERK and AKT, and NGF mimetic, which selectively activated PI3K/AKT, showed high neuroprotective efficacy. In addition, we studied neuroprotective effects of GK-2 at the beginning of the treatment 6, 8 and 24 hours after reperfusion. The neuroprotective effect of GK-2 persisted in all these conditions. The effectiveness of GK-2 at a delayed start of administration suggests that the dipeptide has neuroregenerative properties. The results obtained suggest a potential role for the dimeric dipeptide NGF and BDNF mimetics as therapeutic agents useful in the treatment of a stroke.

Artselenoide, a New Dimeric Guaianolide from Artemisia selengensis

A new dimeric guaianolide, artselenoide, was isolated from Artemisia selengensis. Its structure was elucidated by spectroscopic methods.

A Novel Dimeric Coumarin from Clausena lenis

A novel dimeric coumarin (1), a dimeric of seselin named diseselin A, was isolated from the aerial part of Clausena lenis. The structure was elucidated based on the MS, 1D and 2D NMR data.

Crystal Structure,Thermal Behavior and Luminescence of a New Dimeric Manganese(Ⅱ) Complex Constructed with 3-Carboxy-1-carboxymethyl-2-oxidopyridinium

A new dimeric Mn（Ⅱ） complex,namely,[Mn（L）（PIP）]_2·H_2O（1）,was synthesized under hydrothermal condition（H_2L = 3-carboxy-1-carboxymethyl-2-oxidopyridinium and PIP = 2-（pyridin-3-yl）-1H-imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline）.It crystallizes in triclinic,space group P1 with a = 9.2037（13）,b = 9.6794（13）,c = 14.649（3） A,α = 94.858（3）,β = 94.928（3）,γ = 114.468（2）o,V = 1172.9（3） A^3,Z = 1,C_（52）H_（34）Mn_2N_（12）O_（11）,Mr = 1112.79,Dc = 1.575 g/cm^3,F（000） = 568,μ（Mo Ka） = 0.618 mm^-1,R = 0.0432 and w R = 0.1151.In 1,two L anions bridge two Mn（Ⅱ） atoms to give a dimeric [Mn（L）（PIP）] unit with the Mn···Mn distance of 3.009（2） A.The two PIP ligands are located on both sides of the dimer,which provides suitable π-π stacking interactions between PIP ligands.By these π-π stacking interactions,adjacent dimers are extended into a two-dimensional supramolecular layer.Further,the strong N–H···O hydrogen bond stabilizes the supramolecular layer structure of 1.Moreover,the thermal behavior and luminescent property of 1 have been studied.

Conformation Analysis and Thermodynamics of Binding Behavior of DABCO to p/p type Dimeric Porphyrin Hosts

The binding conformations of bidentate ligand DABCO(1,4-diazobicyclo [2,2,2]octane) to a series of p'p type zinc porphyrin dimers covalently linked with flexible alkoxy chain - O(CH2)(n)O- (n=2-10) are described by H-1 NMR and UV-vis spectroscopy. DABCO can bind inside the cavities of porphyrin dimers and form a ternary sandwich complex as the alkoxy chain length is long enough. The thermodynamic parameters which control the binding behavior are investigated.

Total Synthesis of Dimeric HPI Alkaloids

In this paper,we report a full account of the synthesis of dimeric hexahydropyrroloindole alkaloids and its analogues.The key feature of our new strategy is the novel catalytic copper(10%)mediated intramolecular arylations of o-haloanilides followed by intermolecular oxidative dimerization of the resulting oxindoles in one pot.This sequential reaction leads to the key intermediates for the synthesis of(+)-chimonanthine,(+)-folicanthine,(-)-calycanthine and(-)-ditryptophenaline.Graphical Abstract In the presence of catalytic amount of cuprous iodide(10%),an intramolecular arylation of ohaloanilides followed by an intermolecular oxidative dimerization of the resulting oxindoles leads to a commonintermediate for the synthesis of(+)-chimonanthine,(+)-folicanthine and(-)-calycanthine.Based on this cascade sequence,we also developed a flexible strategy towards the asymmetric syntheses of dimeric HPI alkaloids(-)-ditryptophenaline and its analogues.

Purification of enzymatically inactive peptidylarginine deiminase type 6 from mouse ovary that reveals hexameric structure different from other dimeric isoforms

The murine peptidylarginine deiminase (PAD) has five isoforms encoded by different genes and participates in a variety of cellular functions through the citrullination of target proteins. The crystal structure of human PAD4 with a dimeric form was previously solved because of the enzyme’s relevance to rheumatoid arthritis. PAD6, abundant in mouse oocytes and eggs, is believed to take part in early events of embryogenesis, but its biochemical properties are little understood. Here we have purified and characterized a recombinant PAD6. A PAD6 cDNA was cloned from mouse ovary RNA and expressed in Escherichia coli through pET29 and pGEX vectors. When benzoyl-L-arginine ethyl ester was used as a substrate, no appreciable activity was detected with a cell homogenate under conditions where a human PAD4 cDNA caused significant activity. Both proteins were affinity-purified to near homogeneity. The circular dichroism spectra of PAD6 and human PAD4 were similar in the far ultraviolet region. On molecular sieving, PAD6 was eluted faster than human PAD4. The cross-linking of PAD6 with dimethyl suberimidate clearly showed six bands on an sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel. These results indicate that PAD6 can constitute a hexameric structure. The purified PAD6 still showed no enzymatic activity. This unique structure and loss in enzymatic activity is strongly suggested to favor the formation of egg cytoplasmic sheets as the architectural protein.

Effective assignment of positional isomers in dimeric shikonin and its analogs by ^(1)H NMR spectroscopy

An approach for distinguishing two types of positional isomers of dimeric shikonin and its analogs was explored with ^(4)JC,H long-range correlation by prolonging the acquisition time at ^(2,3)JC,H values of 2.0 and 8.0Hz.Furthermore,the ^(1)H(proton)nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)pattern of phenolic hydroxyl protons was developed as a“diagnosis signal”to ascertain the relative location of each side chain in DMSO-d_(6) at sample concentrations of 0.022-0.034 mol/L.The chemical shift differences of 0.6ppm between OH-5' and OH-1 and between OH-8'and OH-4 are assigned to Type A and Type B,respectively.All reported ambiguous structures were corrected by this pattern.Additionally,the steric structures of isolated compounds were elucidated by quantum chemical calculations of electronic circular dichroism(ECD)spectra.

Au/Ag_(2)S dimeric nanostructures for highly specific plasmonic sensing of mercury(Ⅱ)

Although many plasmonic nanosenosrs have been established for the detection of mercury(Ⅱ)(Hg^(2+)),few of them is feasible for analyzing natural samples with very complex matrices because of insufficient method selectivity.To address this challenge,we propose an epitaxial and lattice-mismatch approach to the synthesis of a unique Au/Ag_(2)S dimeric nanostructure,which consists of an Au segment with excellent plasmonic characteristics,and a highly stable Ag_(2)S portion with minimum solubility product (K_(sp)(Ag_(2)S)=6.3×10^(-50)).The detection relies on the chemical conversion of Ag_(2)S to HgS when reacting with Hg^(2+),resulting in a red shift in the absorption band of the connecting Au NPs.The concurrent color changes of the solution from gray purple to dark green and finally to navy correlate well with Hg^(2+)concentration,thus enables UV-vis quantitation and a naked-eye readout of the Hg^(2+)concentration.This method exhibits superior selectivity towards Hg^(2+) over other interfering ions tested because Hg^(2+) is the only ion that can react with Ag_(2)S to form HgS with even smaller solubility product (K_(sp)(HgS)=4×10^(-53)).The detection limit of this method is 1.21μmol/L,calculated by the signal-to-noise of 3.The practicability of the method was verified by analyzing the Hg^(2+)in sewage water samples without sample pretreatment with satisfactory recoveries (93.1%-102.8%) and relative standard deviations (1.38%-2.89%).We believe this method holds great potential for on-the-spot detection of Hg^(2+) in environmental water samples with complex matrices.