Signal amplification by conjugate addition for differential sensing with synthetic pores

The Michael addition of hydrazide signal amplifiers to short-lived orthoquinone analytes is introduced as a new method to contribute toward the discrimination of polyphenols (e.g. epigallocatechin gallate, resveratrol) with synthetic pores.     

Quick analysis of baicalin in Scutellariae Radix by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using a monoclonal antibody

To establish an immunoassay for baicalin (BA), a hybridoma cell line (9D6) secreting a monoclonal antibody (MAb) against BA was prepared by cell fusion with splenocytes derived from a mouse immunized with BA-bovine serum albumin (BSA) conjugate and a myeloma cell line, SP2/0-Ag14. MAb 9D6 shows specific reactivity against BA and its aglycone, baicalein, but not against other natural products. We developed an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) using MAb 9D6 in a competitive manner, ranging from 200 ng/mL to 2 μg/mL. After validating the developed ELISA on the basis of intra- and inter-assays and a recovery experiment, it was found that the ELISA was not only simple, but also sufficiently reliable and accurate for quality control of Scutellariae Radix. It allowed determination of BA in complex and mixed materials, such as Kampo medicines.     

Double nitro-Mannich reaction utilizing in situ generated N-trimethylsilylaldimines: novel four-component one-pot synthesis of nitroimines

Four-component synthesis of nitroimine derivatives (3) via double nitro-Mannich reaction was carried out in which nitroalkane, two moles of aldehyde, and lithium hexamethyldisilazide (LHMDS) were coupled in one-pot. In situ generated N-trimethylsilylaldimine was reacted with nitroalkane dianion followed by the second addition of the resulting nitrogen anion to the aldimine and the subsequent elimination of bistrimethylsilylamine furnished nitoroimine. The reaction was proceeded with erythro selectivity.     

Enantioselective synthesis of α,α-disubstituted α-amino acids by Rh-catalyzed [2+2+2] cycloaddition of 1,6-diynes with protected dehydroamino acid

We have determined that a cationic rhodium(I)/BINAP complex catalyzes a [2+2+2] cycloaddition of 1,6-diynes with a protected dehydroamino acid, leading to protected α-amino acids bearing a quaternary carbon center in high yield with high enantioselectivity.     

Soft metal-mediated base pairing with novel synthetic nucleosides possessing an O,S-donor ligand

Metal-mediated base pairing with artificial ligand-bearing nucleosides allows site-selective metal incorporation inside DNA duplexes. In particular, this strategy has provided a general way of discrete, heterogeneous metal arrays in a programmable manner. To increase the kind of metallo-building blocks, we have newly synthesized two artificial nucleosides which have an O, S-donor ligand as the nucleobase moiety, mercaptopyridone ( M) and hydroxypyridinethione ( S). These nucleosides were found to efficiently form metal-mediated base pairs with soft transition metal ions such as Pd (2+) and Pt (2+).     

Diastereoselective synthesis of useful building blocks by crotylation of beta-branched alpha-methylaldehydes with potassium crotyltrifluoroborates

The diastereoselective construction of stereotriads having consecutive methyl, hydroxy, and methyl substituents was realized by the substrate-controlled crotylation of beta-branched alpha-methylaldehydes with potassium crotyltrifluoroborates. Especially, crotylation of 2-(1,3-dithian-2-yl)propanal with potassium ( E)-crotyltrifluoroborate afforded, in good yield and with excellent diastereoselectivity, a useful building block that has different and potential functional groups on both ends.     

Host-guest Assembly Based on γ-Cyclodextrin-functionalized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes for Rutin Electrochemical Sensing

Here, we report multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) functionalized with γ-cyclodextrins (γCD) as a novel electrochemical strategy for Rutin determination, showing superior performance than β-cyclodextrins (βCD) modified MWCNTs, suggesting an adequate environment for host-guest interactions. Under optimized conditions, the sensor showed a linear range of 39–975 nmol L⁻¹ and a limit of detection of 7 nmol L⁻¹. When tested with quercetin, catechin, and caffeine, the platform presented high selectivity with an interference response <10 %. The method was employed to quantify Rutin in spiked pharmaceutical and herbal extracts, providing recovery of 93–98.4 %. Also, HPLC-PDA confirmed the method‘s accuracy.     

Tin(II)-Based Metal–Organic Frameworks Enabling Efficient,Selective Reduction of CO2 to Formate under Visible Light

Certain metal complexes are known as high-performance CO₂ reduction photocatalysts driven by visible light. However, most of them rely on rare, precious metals as principal components, and integrating the functions of light absorption and catalysis into a single molecular unit based on abundant metals remains a challenge. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which can be regarded as intermediate compounds between molecules and inorganic solids, are potential platforms for the construction of a simple photocatalytic system composed only of Earth-abundant nontoxic elements. In this work, we report that a tin-based MOF enables the conversion of CO₂ into formic acid with a record high apparent quantum yield (9.8 % at 400 nm) and >99 % selectivity without the need for any additional photosensitizer or catalyst. This work highlights a new MOF with strong potential for photocatalytic CO₂ reduction driven by solar energy.