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75 eV (I) and 2.70 eV (II). Single point hybrid functional calculations result in band gaps of 3.95 and 3.65 eV correspondingly, in better agreement with the experimental value of ∼4.1 eV for both. Bond valence energy landscape maps suggest the absence of any suitable diffusion path for Li in Li5GaS4. On the other hand, BVEL maps of Na5GaS4 confirm that the tetrahedrally coordinated Na ions are responsible for ionic conduction, whereas the involvement of octahedrally coordinated Na ions in the conduction process could not be discerned.A nickel-catalyzed asymmetric Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling of racemic 3-bromo-phthalides and arylboronic acids was realized for the synthesis of diverse chiral 3-aryl-phthalides in moderate to excellent reaction yields. The reaction proceeded in a stereoconvergent manner and high enantioselectivities were observed for most examined examples. A number of functional groups like aldehyde, ester and bromide were well tolerated. Heteroaromatic boronic acids were also competent coupling partners in this reaction.Polysaccharides have hypoglycemic activity and pea protein has high nutritional value. The purified pea glycoprotein PGP2 has been shown to inhibit the activity of α-glucosidase and α-amylase in previous studies. To study the mechanism of PGP2-induced blood glucose lowering in vivo, this paper established a diabetic mouse model by intraperitoneal injection of STZ and high-fat diet, and evaluated the blood-glucose-lowering activity of the pea component PGP2 at different doses. The results showed that intragastric administration of PGP2 could effectively reduce diabetic weight loss and polyphagia symptoms, reduce fasting blood glucose levels in mice, and improve oral glucose tolerance levels in mice. PGP2 could promote insulin secretion and had a protective effect on mouse organs. After intragastric administration of PGP2 in mice, the serum levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein decreased. PGP2 up-regulated the gene expression of insulin receptor substrates IRS-1 and IRS-2 in liver tissues, thereby reducing insulin resistance. Based on the above experimental results, PGP2 had good hypoglycemic activity and was expected to be developed as a natural medicine for the treatment of type II diabetes.We explore the cryogenic kinetics of N2 adsorption to Ta4+ and the infrared signatures of [Ta4(N2)m]+ complexes, m = 1-5. This is accomplished by N2 exposure of isolated ions within a cryogenic ion trap. We find stepwise addition of numerous N2 molecules to the Ta4+ cluster. Interestingly, the infrared signatures of the [Ta4(N2)1]+ and [Ta4(N2)2]+ products are special there are no NN stretching bands. This is consistent with cleavage of the first two adsorbed dinitrogen molecules. DFT calculations reveal intermediates and barriers along reaction paths of N2 cleavage in support of these experimental findings. We indicate the identified multidimensional path of N2 cleavage as an across edge-above surface (AEAS) mechanism initially end-on coordinated N2 bends towards a neighboring Ta-atom which yields a second intermediate, with a μ2 bonded N2 across an edge of the Ta4+ tetrahedron core. Further rearrangement above a Ta-Ta-Ta surface of the Ta4+ tetrahedron results in a μ3 bonded N2 ligand. This intermediate relaxes swiftly by ultimate NN cleavage unfolding into the final dinitrido motif. Submerged activation barriers below the entrance channel confirm spontaneous cleavage of the first two dinitrogen molecules (-59 and -33 kJ mol-1, respectively), while cleavage of the third N2 ligand is kinetically hindered (+55 kJ mol-1). We recognize that substoichiometric N2 exposure allows for spontaneous activation by Ta4+, while higher N2 exposure causes self-poisoning.Many Pediococcus spp. have health-promoting benefits, and Pediococcus pentosaceus LI05 is one such species that was proved to be beneficial in previous studies. Our research aimed to determine the immune and metabolic effects of P. pentosaceus LI05 on germ-free rats. Germ-free rats were gavaged with P. pentosaceus LI05 suspensions (1 × 109 CFU) for 2 weeks, and 3 weeks later, blood, spleen, intestine and liver samples were gathered for metabolome, intestine morphology, immunity, and transcriptomics analyses. Oral gavage of P. pentosaceus LI05 reduced the bodyweight of rats, which manifested as increased fecal carbohydrate concentrations, decreased intestinal fat intake and the hepatic fat synthesis gene expression, and accelerated fat-to-glycogen conversion. In addition, P. pentosaceus LI05 exhibited an anti-inflammatory ability, reducing serum proinflammatory cytokine levels and increasing intestinal subepidermal CD4+ cell levels. Furthermore, administration of P. pentosaceus LI05 increased the antimicrobial ability and enhanced the liver detoxification function. These results indicate that as a probiotic, P. pentosaceus LI05 ameliorates the hampered immune response of GF animals and improves the metabolism of fat and toxic substances.Trinuclear complex [Au2Ag(dppmaphen)2(CN)2]PF6 photoluminesces on exposure to low molecular weight alcohols. This emission is likely due to C-Hπ interactions between the analyte and -PPh2 group, that inhibits non-radiative relaxation of the photoexcited state. Photoluminescene was quenched by removing the analyte under a stream of N2 or replacing it with H2O. This on/off switching was clearly visible, relatively rapid and recyclable.Cyclic and acyclic diaryliodonium are synthesised by anodic oxidation of iodobiaryls and iodoarene/arene mixtures, respectively, in a simple undivided electrolysis cell in MeCN-HFIP-TfOH without any added electrolyte salts. This atom efficient process does not require chemical oxidants and generates no chemical waste. More than 30 cyclic and acyclic diaryliodonium salts with different substitution patterns were prepared in very good to excellent yields. The reaction was scaled-up to 10 mmol scale giving more than four grams of dibenzo[b,d]iodol-5-ium trifluoromethanesulfonate (>95%) in less than three hours. The solvent mixture of the large-scale experiment was recovered (>97%) and recycled several times without significant reduction in yield.The treatment of patients with advanced acute heart failure is still challenging. Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) has widely been used in the management of patients with cardiogenic shock. However, according to international guidelines, its routinary use in patients with cardiogenic shock is not recommended. This recommendation is derived from the results of the IABP-SHOCK II trial, which demonstrated that IABP does not reduce all-cause mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock. The present position paper, released by the Italian Association of Hospital Cardiologists (ANMCO), reviews the available data derived from clinical studies. It also provides practical recommendations for the optimal use of IABP in the treatment of cardiogenic shock and advanced acute heart failure. Data deriving from a national survey in Italian hospitals about IABP use are also provided.Takotsubo syndrome is a heart disease characterized by transient ventricular dysfunction; although it is considered a benign pathology, it is not free from serious complications. Intraventricular thrombosis is a rare occurrence as well as pericarditis, and the simultaneous presence of both complications is very exceptional. Here we describe a case. Diagnosis and therapeutic management was successfully guided by multimodality imaging.Aortic valve stenosis and aortic aneurysmal disease are increasingly prevalent with advancing age. When associated, their treatment is very challenging. A female patient with previous Tirone-David procedure presented to our hospital with acute heart failure. She was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis, aneurysm of the aortic arch and the descending thoracic aorta. https://www.selleckchem.com/ She underwent successful concomitant aortic arch TEVAR and transcatheter aortic valve repair, with optimal acute and mid-term result. Our case demonstrates that a careful pre-procedural planning, along with a good cooperation between interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, radiologists and clinical cardiologists, are essential in order to guarantee an excellent outcome for the patient.Heart failure (HF) has a complex pathophysiology including neurohormonal activation, inflammation and oxidative stress that, together with comorbidities, promote progressive myocardial damage and cardiac remodeling. Over the years the study of these pathogenic mechanisms has led to the identification of several analytes potentially useful as biomarkers in HF. High-sensitivity troponins and soluble suppression of tumorigenesis-2 are the most promising biomarkers for risk stratification of HF, with independent value to natriuretic peptides. Other biomarkers currently being evaluated as predictors of adverse outcome in HF are galectin-3, growth differentiation factor 15, mid-regional pro-adrenomedullin as well as makers of renal dysfunction. The use of multi-marker scores as well as the application of genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics could further refine the management of HF.Cardiac allograft vasculopathy (CAV) still represents the main cause of long-term graft loss after heart transplantation. Its silent clinical presentation makes an early identification difficult, with relevant implications for a standardized follow-up. Although technological advances have provided sophisticated non-invasive techniques for CAV assessment, intravascular ultrasound in conjunction with coronary angiography is still the gold standard to detect rapidly progressive CAV and to provide prognostic information during follow-up. Current guidelines recommend annual coronary angiography during the first 5 years and every 2 years thereafter. Although commonly performed, coronary angiography has multiple limitations, especially in young patients and in case of chronic kidney disease. This article aims to review the literature about the monitoring of CAV and to propose an ideal and individualized pathway for early diagnosis of CAV in transplanted patients, based on their cardiovascular risk.In over a year, the COVID-19 pandemic caused 2.69 million deaths and 122 million infections. Social isolation and distancing measures have been the only prevention available for months. Scientific research has done a great deal of work, developing in a few months safe and effective vaccines against COVID-19. In the European Union, nowadays, four vaccines have been authorized for use Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, ChAdOx1 (AstraZeneca/Oxford), Janssen (Johnson & Johnson), and three others are currently under rolling review.Vaccine allocation policy is crucial to optimize the advantage of treatment preferring people with the highest risk of contagion. These days the priority in the vaccination program is of particular importance since it has become clear that the number of vaccines is not sufficient for the entire Italian population in the short term. Cardiovascular diseases are frequently associated with severe COVID-19 infections, leading to the worst prognosis. The elderly population suffering from cardiovascular diseases is, therefore, to be considered a particularly vulnerable population.
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