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Localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) is shown to be effective in trapping light for enhanced light absorption and hence performance in photonic and optoelectronic devices. Implementation of LSPR in all-inorganic perovskite nanocrystals (PNCs) is particularly important considering their unique advantages in optoelectronics. Motivated by this, the first success in colloidal synthesis of AuCu/CsPbCl3 core/shell PNCs and observation of enhanced light absorption by the perovskite CsPbCl3 shell of thickness in the range of 2-4 nm, enabled by the LSPR AuCu core of an average diameter of 7.1 nm, is reported. This enhanced light absorption leads to a remarkably enhanced photoresponse in PNCs/graphene nanohybrid photodetectors using the AuCu/CsPbCl3 core/shell PNCs, by more than 30 times as compared to the counterparts with CsPbCl3 PNCs only (8-12 nm in dimension). This result illustrates the feasibility in implementation of LSPR light trapping directly in core/shell PNCs for high-performance optoelectronics.Ligand-based NMR techniques to study protein-ligand interactions are potent tools in drug design. STD NMR stands out as one of the most versatile, allowing screening of fragments libraries and providing structural information on binding modes. CPT11 Recently, we have shown that a multi-frequency STD NMR approach, DEEP-STD NMR, can provide additional information on the orientation of small ligands within the binding pocket. Here, we have expanded the approach by what we call DEEP-STD NMR fingerprinting to explore the binding subsites of cholera toxin subunit B (CTB). To that aim, we present the synthesis of a set of new ligands which have been subject to a thorough study of their interactions with CTB by WAC and NMR. Remarkably, the combination of DEEP-STD NMR fingerprinting and Hamiltonian Replica Exchange Molecular Dynamics has proved to be an excellent approach to explore the geometry, flexibility, and ligand occupancy of multi-subsite binding pockets. In the particular case of CTB, it allowed to reveal the existence of a hitherto unknown binding subsite adjacent to the GM1 binding pocket, paving the way to the design of novel leads for inhibition of this relevant toxin.A dispersible porous polymer (PEG113 -b-DVB800 -co-AA200 ) based on the controlled radical polymerization of divinylbenzene and acrylic acid with a poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) macrochain transfer agent (macro-CTA) is synthesized and postsynthetically modified with anthracene. This blue-emitting porous polymer is used to encapsulate the yellow-emitting fluorophore rhodamine B into its core, resulting in a white-light emitting dispersion with a quantum yield of 38% and commission internationale de l'éclairage coordinates of (X = 0.33, Y = 0.32).Peripheral nerves (PNs) are frequently injured as a result of trauma or disease. Development of therapies to regenerate PNs requires the use of animal models, typically beginning in rodents and progressing to larger species. There are several large animal models of PN regeneration that each has their benefits and drawbacks. Sheep have been used in PN studies due to their similarities in body weight to humans and the ease and lesser expense in their care and housing relative to other species. We have investigated the use of sheep for studies of PN regeneration and have developed and tested an injury model in the peroneal branch of the sciatic nerve. Three experimental groups were tested on mature sheep a bisection; a 5-cm reverse autograft; and sham surgery. Protocols were developed for the post-operative care for animals with this injury, and regeneration was tracked for extended time points via compound muscle action potentials (CMAPs) and endpoint assessments of nerve morphometry, muscle mass and muscle fibrosis. Results indicate the practical viability of this PN injury model and show distinctions in the degree and rate of regeneration between bisection and reverse autograft that persisted 14 months. This long-term study shows bisections lead to significantly improved CMAPS and muscle mass and lesser muscle fibrosis as compared to reverse autograft. The persistence of these discernable changes between two relatively similar experimental groups out to extended time points is an indication of the sensitivity of this nerve section and its potential applicability for comparative studies.A facile pathway of the electrocatalytic nitrogen oxidation reaction (NOR) to nitrate is proposed, and Ru-doped TiO2 /RuO2 (abbreviated as Ru/TiO2 ) as a proof-of-concept catalyst is employed accordingly. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations suggest that Ruδ + can function as the main active center for the NOR process. Remarkably doping Ru into the TiO2 lattice can induce an upshift of the d-band center of the Ru site, resulting in enhanced activity for accelerating electrochemical conversion of inert N2 to active NO*. Overdoping of Ru ions will lead to the formation of additional RuO2 on the TiO2 surface, which provides oxygen evolution reaction (OER) active sites for promoting the redox transformation of the NO* intermediate to nitrate. However, too much RuO2 in the catalyst is detrimental to both the selectivity of the NOR and the Faradaic efficiency due to the dominant OER process. Experimentally, a considerable nitrate yield rate of 161.9 µmol h-1 gcat -1 (besides, a total nitrate yield of 47.9 µg during 50 h) and a highest nitrate Faradaic efficiency of 26.1% are achieved by the Ru/TiO2 catalyst (with the hybrid composition of Rux Tiy O2 and extra RuO2 by 2.79 wt% Ru addition amount) in 0.1 m Na2 SO4 electrolyte.Brain imaging has been used to predict language skills during development and neuropathology but its accuracy in predicting language performance in healthy adults has been poorly investigated. To address this shortcoming, we studied the ability to predict reading accuracy and single-word comprehension scores from rest- and task-based functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) datasets of 424 healthy adults. Using connectome-based predictive modeling, we identified functional brain networks with >400 edges that predicted language scores and were reproducible in independent data sets. To simplify these complex models we identified the overlapping edges derived from the three task-fMRI sessions (language, working memory, and motor tasks), and found 12 edges for reading recognition and 11 edges for vocabulary comprehension that accounted for 20% of the variance of these scores, both in the training sample and in the independent sample. The overlapping edges predominantly emanated from language areas within the frontoparietal and default-mode networks, with a strong precuneus prominence. These findings identify a small subset of edges that accounted for a significant fraction of the variance in language performance that might serve as neuromarkers for neuromodulation interventions to improve language performance or for presurgical planning to minimize language impairments.Simple LC-MS/MS method to determine Ebastine and Carebastine (active metabolite) in human plasma was developed and validated. Analytes and internal standards precipitated by protein precipitation and separated on SynergiTM Hydro-RP 80A column (4 μm, 50 mm × 2.0 mm, Phenomenex) by gradient elution with mobile phase A 0.1 % Formic Acid (FA) in 5 mM Ammonium Acetate (NH4 Ac) and B 100% methanol, flow rate 0.4 mL/min. Ions were detected in positive multiple reaction monitoring mode. Exhibited linearity over concentration range 0.01-8.0 ng/mL and 1.00-300 ng/mL for Ebastine and Carebastine, respectively. A clinical pharmacokinetic study was conducted in healthy Chinese subjects under fasting and fed conditions after 10 mg Ebastine single oral administration. link2 The maximum plasma concentration (Cmax ), time to Cmax (Tmax ) and elimination half-life for Ebastine were 0.679 ± 0.762 ng/mL, 1.67 ± 1.43 h and 7.86 ± 6.18 h respectively, and for Carebastine 143 ± 68.4 ng/mL, 5.00 ± 2.00 h and 17.4 ± 4.97 h respectively under fasting conditions, fed conditions 4.13 ± 2.53 ng/mL, 3.18 ± 1.09 h and 21.6 ± 7.77 h for Ebastine and 176 ± 68.4 ng/mL, 6.14 ± 2.0 h and 20.0 ± 4.97 h for Carebastine respectively.An iridium-catalyzed selective ortho- monoiodination of benzoic acids with two equivalent C - H bonds is presented. A wide range of electron-rich and electron-poor substrates undergo the reaction under mild conditions, with no requirement for an inert atmosphere or heating. Importantly, the C - H iodination occurs selectively ortho to the carboxylic acid moiety in substrates bearing competing coordinating directing groups. Mechanistic investigations revealed a substrate-dependent reversible C-H activation/ protodemetalation step and a substrate-dependent turnover-limiting step .Behavioral assays in the mouse can show marked differences between male and female animals of a given genotype. These differences identified in such preclinical studies may have important clinical implications. We recently made a mouse model with impaired presynaptic inhibition through Gβγ-SNARE signaling. Here, we examine the role of sexual dimorphism in the severity of the phenotypes of this model, the SNAP25Δ3 mouse. In males, we already reported that SNAP25Δ3 homozygotes demonstrated phenotypes in motor coordination, nociception, spatial memory, and stress processing. We now report that while minimal sexually dimorphic effects were observed for the nociceptive, motor, or memory phenotypes, large differences were observed in the stress-induced hyperthermia paradigm, with male SNAP25Δ3 homozygotes exhibiting an increase in body temperature subsequent to handling relative to wild-type littermates, while no such genotype-dependent effect was observed in females. This suggests sexually dimorphic mechanisms of Gβγ-SNARE signaling for stress processing or thermoregulation within the mouse. Second, we examined the effects of heterozygosity with respect to the SNAP25Δ3 mutation. Heterozygote SNAP25Δ3 animals were tested alongside homozygote and wild-type littermates in all of the aforementioned paradigms, and displayed phenotypes similar to wild-type animals or an intermediate state. From this, we conclude that the SNAP25Δ3 mutation does not behave in an autosomal dominant manner, but rather displays incomplete dominance for many phenotypes.The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted research around the globe and required shuttering of research programs and the implementation of procedural adjustments to ensure safety. link3 This study sought to document COVID-19's impact on eating disorders (ED) research, which may be particularly susceptible to such disruptions, given its focus on individuals who are physically and emotionally vulnerable. We invited ED researchers from editorial boards and scientific organizations to complete a quantitative/qualitative survey about COVID-19's current and future impact on ED research; areas of concern about research disruptions; and effective strategies for conducting and supporting research during and after COVID-19. Among 187 participants, many had moved studies online and/or shutdown part of their research. Across position types (permanent, 52.7%; temporary, 47.3%), participants reported high concern about data collection, recruitment, and securing future funding. Those holding temporary positions reported significantly greater concern about COVID-19's impact on their career and greater stress than participants in permanent positions.