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Global proteome profiling revealed that the expression levels of proteins from the "apoptosis-induced DNA fragmentation" pathway were significantly upregulated by all three BADs, supporting the bioactivation of BADs to mutagenic aromatic amines. This study discovered the bioactivation of BADs via distinct eukaryotic enzymes, implying their potential health risks.Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI) is widely used to visualize and analyze the distribution of membrane lipids in an increasingly large number of applications. In this context, different lipoforms of glycerophospholipids (GPLs) are among the prime targets of interest. For this group of analytes, however, ion suppression effects have been described to strongly favor the detection of certain GPL classes over others, thereby hampering the analysis of suppressed species and greatly restraining quantitative analysis. These effects are generally attributed to the distribution of available charge carriers during the MALDI process. Here, we present a systematic investigation of charge distribution between different classes of GPL under MALDI-MSI conditions. For this, we constructed arrays of artificial tissues with different formulated lipid composition that contained predefined amounts of only two specific GPL classes and analyzed them with MALDI-MSI in positive- and negative-ion modes. Next to a characterization of expected ion suppression effects, analysis of these binary systems revealed yet undescribed signal intensity enhancement for the combinations of certain GPL classes. Furthermore, the comprehensive data allowed us to compile a hierarchy of charge affinities for the investigated GPL classes in both polarities. Additional experiments revealed that laser post-ionization (MALDI-2) has great potential to overwrite changes in signal intensity caused by charge distribution among different GPL classes observed in standard MALDI-MSI.Functionalized gold nanoparticles are investigated by density functional theory calculations in the context of cancer radiotherapy. Several typical experimental shapes, including nanostars, nanospheres, and nanorods, are modeled by optimizing Au clusters covered by organic monolayers composed of hydrated short-chain polyethylene glycol (PEG) ligands. The PEGylation stabilizes significantly the stellation of decahedral Au54 by deforming significantly its geometry at the spikes. The higher stability of the PEG molecules adsorbed on this stellated nanocluster with respect to the more spherical icosahedral Au55 and truncated octahedral Au79 leads to a larger energy cost to desorb them and thus a weaker propensity for the starred nanoparticle to exchange ligands with the cell membrane, in agreement with experiments. These results open interesting possibilities for advancing our understanding of the cellular uptake of gold nanoparticles.The broad synthetic utility of organoboron compounds stems from their ready ability to undergo 1,2-migrations. Normally, such shifts are induced by α-leaving groups or by reactions of alkenyl boronates with electrophiles. Herein, we present a new strategy to induce 1,2-metalate rearrangements, via ring expansion of vinylcyclopropyl boronate complexes activated by electrophiles. This leads to a cyclopropane-stabilized carbocation, which triggers ring expansion and concomitant 1,2-metalate rearrangement. This novel process delivers medicinally relevant 1,2-substituted cyclobutyl boronic esters with high levels of diastereoselectivity. A wide range of organolithiums and Grignard reagents, electrophiles, and vinylcyclopropyl boronic esters can be used. The methodology was applied to a short, stereoselective synthesis of (±)-grandisol. Computational studies indicate that the reaction proceeds via a nonclassical carbocation followed by anti-1,2-migration.The photo-oxidation of 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl acrylate (TFEA) (CH2CHC(O)OCH2CF3) initiated by OH radicals and Cl atoms was investigated in tropospheric conditions using both experimental and computational methods. The kinetic measurements were carried out in the temperature range of 268-363 K using the relative rate method. The rate coefficients for the reaction of OH radicals with TFEA were measured relative to diethyl ether, ethylene, and acetaldehyde. The rate coefficients for the reaction of Cl atoms with TFEA were measured relative to propylene and ethylene. The rate coefficients for the reaction of TFEA with OH radicals and Cl atoms at 298 K were experimentally measured to be kR1exp - 298 K = (1.41 ± 0.31) × 10-11 cm3 molecule-1 s-1 and kR2exp - 298 K = (2.37 ± 0.50) × 10-10 cm3 molecule-1 s-1, respectively. The deduced temperature-dependent Arrhenius expressions for the reactions of OH radicals and Cl atoms with TFEA are kR1exp - (268 - 363 K) = (9.82 ± 1.37) × 10-12 exp. [(812 ± 152)/T] cm3 molecule-1 s-1 and kR2exp - (268 - 363 K) = (1.25 ± 0.17) × 10-11 exp. [(862 ± 85)/T] cm3 molecule-1 s-1, respectively. To complement our experimental results, computational calculations were performed at CCSD(T)/cc-pVDZ//M062X/6-31+G(d,p) and CCSD(T)/cc-pVDZ//MP2/6-311+G(d,p) levels of theory, respectively, in combination with canonical variational transition-state theory (CVT) with small curvature tunneling (SCT) over the temperature range of 200-400 K. Furthermore, the degradation mechanisms initiated by OH radicals and Cl atoms were proposed for the titled reactions based on the qualitative analysis of the products in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and gas chromatography-infrared spectroscopy (GC-IR). Atmospheric implications, thermochemistry, and branching ratios for the titled reactions are discussed in detail in the paper.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is currently revising its regulations on trace element discharges from flue gas desulfurization (FGD) wastewater. In this work, we expand a predictive model of trace element behavior at coal-fired power plants (CFPPs) to estimate the trace element concentration of FGD wastewater at the plant level. We demonstrate that variation in trace element concentrations in FGD wastewater can span several orders of magnitude and is a function of both coal rank and installed air pollution control devices. This conclusion suggests that the benefits and costs of FGD wastewater treatment for the median plant will poorly describe the actual benefits and costs over the full range of existing CFPPs. Our model can be used to identify different "classes" of CFPPs for future regulatory and technology development efforts and to evaluate the robustness of proposed treatment technologies in light of large intraplant variability. The model can also elucidate new compliance pathways that exploit empirical and mechanistic relationships between coal concentration, trace element partitioning, and FGD wastewater composition.A high correlation of bioanalytes with their corresponding histologies is the landmark feature of matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) imaging mass spectrometry (IMS). Lipids are one of the most studied classes of biomolecules, and monitoring lipid distribution and abundance in tissue samples can lead to major inputs in the understanding of disease. Lipid delocalization and ion suppression are two major effects that can lead to misinterpretation of the IMS results to an unaware analyst. We and others have observed that tissue specimens containing high amounts of visceral fat are challenging to analyze because of fat delocalization on and off section leading to significant triacylglyceride and phospholipid delocalization and major ion suppression effects. TG100-115 inhibitor In this work, we introduce a novel and easy to produce reusable porous aluminum oxide sample slide that minimizes visceral fat delocalization after thaw-mounting of tissue sections. Using fatty mouse kidneys and other tissues, we demonstrate its efficacy in minimizing delocalization of triacylglycerides, the primary constituents of fat, and the resulting beneficial effects on phospholipid MALDI IMS.The Born-Oppenheimer molecular dynamics (BOMD) simulation has been performed to investigate the dynamics of the OH• + HCl reaction at the surface of a water droplet. The investigation suggests that the reaction occurred at the surface of the water droplet becomes almost 10 times faster than the corresponding gas-phase reaction. Besides, we have also performed the quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics calculation to calculate the unimolecular energy barrier of the reaction. The results indicate that the barrier height gets decreased by ∼0.3 kcal mol-1 at the surface of the water droplet, which also justifies the rate enhancement suggested by the BOMD simulation. The BOMD simulation also indicates that, at equilibrium, the product Cl• forms four hydrogen bonds with four interfacial water molecules, which stabilize the Cl• and resist it to escape from the surface.In the 21st-century postmodernism era, which represents diversity and relativity, one of the most essential elements in the field of education is to strengthen individual human values. Accordingly, we must focus on developing capacity in order to adapt to change. It is clear that the medical field maximizes the need for new judgments to solve life-related problems constantly, and this problem-solving capacity is an essential skill for a physician. Problem-solving capacity can be achieved simultaneously with creativity to apply them in an appropriate manner based on standardized expertise and well-trained skills. Creativity is also a key element that medical education is currently pursuing. Many studies on creativity have resulted in confusion and misunderstandings on the concept of creativity due to similar terms and varied definitions, such as creation, innovation, etc. In this study, we attempt to identify the importance of creativity in medical education by comparing and organizing concepts related to creative capacity.Despite significant advancements in the field of medicine, management of complex obstetric perineal injuries remains a challenge. Although several surgical techniques have been described, no techniques have provided satisfactory long-term results. Recently, a perineal transposed antropyloric valve has been used for anorectal reconstruction in patients with damaged or excised anal sphincters. We describe this technique in the case of complex obstetric perineal trauma with extensive tissue loss, presenting with end stage fecal incontinence. The functional outcome after this procedure was evaluated. The patient tolerated the surgery well, and there were no procedure-related upper gastrointestinal disturbances. Short-term functional outcomes were encouraging. At the 36-month follow-up, the patient's neoanal resting and squeeze pressures were 50 and 70 mmHg, respectively. The postoperative St. Mark's incontinence score was 7. Perineal antropyloric valve transposition is feasible and can be successfully applied in the management of end-stage fecal incontinence associated with complex obstetric perineal injury.Retrorectal space tumors are rare, and so are frequently unrecognized, misdiagnosed, and mistreated. A 57-year-old man visited the outpatient clinic with the chief complaints of thin stool and lower pelvic heaviness. A smooth, round huge palpable mass on the right posterolateral rectal wall was detected and pelvic computed tomography showed a 7.8-cm cystic lesion in the right retrorectal space. Laparoscopic procedures were initiated with perirectal dissection for rectal mobilization. After fixation of the peritoneum and tying the rectum for intracorporeal traction, the rectum was mobilized to identify the cyst. The cyst was removed using an endo-bag, with completion of cyst dissection. The final pathologic diagnosis was a tailgut cyst, or retrorectal cystic hamartoma without evidence of malignancy. The patient was discharged without any complications. The patient had no dyschezia or problems with bowel function. Laparoscopic resection is a safe and feasible method for surgical treatment, even for bulky retrorectal tumors, with an early recovery period.