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Infusion of BHK-derived, but not CHO-derived, FVIII into aGal knock out mice, which spontaneously generate anti-aGal antibodies, results in significantly higher anti-FVIII antibody formation, suggesting that the increased levels of aGal on BHK-derived FVIII can influence immunogenicity. These results suggest that post-translational modifications of recombinant FVIII products with non-human carbohydrates may influence the development of anti-FVIII antibodies.The ideal scaffold for bone repair should have a hierarchical pore structure and gradient degradation performance to satisfy the uniform adhesion and proliferation of cells in the scaffold at the early stage of implantation, as well as providing space for the subsequent regeneration of bone tissue. To this end, we developed a hierarchical polylactic acid glycolic acid copolymer (PLGA)/nano-hydroxyapatite (n-HA)/gelatin (Gel) (PHG) scaffold with a printed PLGA/n-HA (PH) framework and a Gel network filler for bone regeneration by the combination of 3D printing and freeze-drying technologies. The fabricated PHG scaffold features large front hole size (>1100 μm × 1100 μm) and side hole size (>500 μm) to provide sufficient open space and reliable integrated support for cell and tissue ingrowth. The gelatin network filled in the PH framework played the role of a cell holder just like an extracellular matrix (ECM) in the early stage. In vitro degradation experiments revealed that the gelatin network completely degraded within 5 weeks while the structural integrity of the framework still remained at the 32nd week. The results of cell culture confirmed that the PHG scaffold was more conducive to cell attachment. In vivo assessments in a rat femoral defect model showed that PHG scaffolds were more favored for new bone formation and achieving a tighter bond between the scaffold and the original tissues. The hierarchical PHG scaffold has great application potential in bone tissue engineering and will provide a reference for the model design of bone scaffolds.In some biomaterial applications, the device needs to resist cyclic loading. Recently, self-healing hybrid systems with interpenetrating network of organic and inorganic components have been discovered. In this work, we clarify the structure-mechanical property relations in a new series of silica-poly(tetrahydropyran)-poly(ε-caprolactone) (SiO2-PTHP-PCL) materials, which were prepared through a three-step synthesis, including one-pot cationic ring-opening polymerization, sol-gel reaction, and polymer-silica cross condensation. We applied THP as the main constituent of the organic phase and achieved successful polymerization under mild conditions, while the hybrid structures were controlled by the degree of silica-crosslinking and the organic/inorganic ratio. The thermal stabilities, densities, Young's modulus as well as hardness could also be regulated through such control. Notably, we find that the hybrid materials with organic polymer content above 73% are able to self-heal induced damages, including under body temperature conditions and the mechanical properties of the self-healed material are similar to those of the fresh samples. We ascribe this primarily to the reversible intermolecular interactions and hydrogen bonding among the polymer chains. Zn-C3 Finally, we discover that the PTHP-SiO2 networks are stable in a simulated bio-environment although PCL underwent biodegradation. The present structural control approach could lead to the design of tailored functional hybrid materials, with potential applications within areas such as soft robotics and bone regeneration.The tolerance of cytidine deaminase (CDA) to expanded heterocycles is explored via three fluorescent cytidine analogues, where the pyrimidine core is fused to three distinct five-membered heterocycles at the 5/6 positions. The reaction between CDA and each analogue is followed by absorption and emission spectroscopy, revealing shorter reaction times for all analogues than the native substrate. Pseudo-first order and Michaelis-Menten kinetic analyses provide insight into the enzymatic deamination reactions and assist in drawing comparison to established structure activity relationships. Finally, inhibitor screening modalities are created for each analogue and validated with zebularine and tetrahydrouridine, two known CDA inhibitors.Due to its unique structure and the vast array of substituents that can be attached to its core, Meldrum's acid is a molecule with exceptional chemical properties. In water, it has a remarkably low pKa value of about 4.9. Its C5 position is readily involved in electrophilic substitution reactions whereas the C4 and C6 positions are easily attacked by nucleophiles. At elevated temperatures Meldrum's acid undergoes distinctive decomposition pathways, which can be used in cycloaddition and acylation reactions. In this Tutorial Review, the authors intend to introduce the principles of the synthetic chemistry of Meldrum's acid and provide the essential knowledge for the design and preparation of compounds with desired properties. As there are many reviews focusing on a specific detail of Meldrum's acid chemistry, we would like to give a broader picture of this diverse molecule for undergraduate and graduate students as well as experienced lab leaders. For achieving this goal, some recent advances in using Meldrum's acid derivatives in synthetic scenarios are presented with the hope to further stimulate and promote research leading to additional innovative applications of this synthetically highly relevant molecule.The first total synthesis of corallocin A is described herein. The Suzuki coupling reaction as a key step proceeded with high stereoselectivity and in good yield. Robust transformations, including Vilsmeier-Haack formylation and Wittig reaction, allowed for effective access to corallocin A.Mixtures of fatty acids and phospholipids can form hexagonal (HII) and inverse bicontinuous cubic phases, the latter of which are implicated in various cellular processes and have wide-ranging biotechnological applications in protein crystallisation and drug delivery systems. Therefore, it is vitally important to understand the formation conditions of inverse bicontinuous cubic phases and how their properties can be tuned. We have used differential scanning calorimetry and synchrotron-based small angle and wide angle X-ray scattering (SAXS/WAXS) to investigate the polymorphic phase behaviour of palmitic acid/partially-methylated phospholipid mixtures, and how headgroup methylation impacts on inverse bicontinuous cubic phase formation. We find that upon partial methylation of the phospholipid headgroup (1 or 2 methyl substituents) inverse bicontinuous cubic phases are formed (of the Im3m spacegroup), which is not the case with 0 or 3 methyl substituents. This shows how important headgroup methylation is for controlling phase behaviour and how a change in headgroup methylation can be used to controllably tune various inverse bicontinuous phase features such as their lattice parameter and the temperature range of their stability.
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