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Muñoz J. Rational Design of Stimuli-Responsive Inorganic 2D Materials via Molecular Engineering: Toward Molecule-Programmable Nanoelectronics. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2305546. [PMID: 37906953 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202305546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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The ability of electronic devices to act as switches makes digital information processing possible. Succeeding graphene, emerging inorganic 2D materials (i2DMs) have been identified as alternative 2D materials to harbor a variety of active molecular components to move the current silicon-based semiconductor technology forward to a post-Moore era focused on molecule-based information processing components. In this regard, i2DMs benefits are not only for their prominent physiochemical properties (e.g., the existence of bandgap), but also for their high surface-to-volume ratio rich in reactive sites. Nonetheless, since this field is still in an early stage, having knowledge of both i) the different strategies for molecularly functionalizing the current library of i2DMs, and ii) the different types of active molecular components is a sine qua non condition for a rational design of stimuli-responsive i2DMs capable of performing logical operations at the molecular level. Consequently, this Review provides a comprehensive tutorial for covalently anchoring ad hoc molecular components-as active units triggered by different external inputs-onto pivotal i2DMs to assess their role in the expanding field of molecule-programmable nanoelectronics for electrically monitoring bistable molecular switches. Limitations, challenges, and future perspectives of this emerging field which crosses materials chemistry with computation are critically discussed.
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- Jose Muñoz
- Departament de Química, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona, 08193, Spain
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Ma WJ, Chen HY, Huang YL, Chen JM, Lu TB. Complexation of Fluorofenidone by Cucurbit[7]uril and β-Cyclodextrin: Keto-Enol Tautomerization to Enhance the Solubility. Mol Pharm 2023; 20:4517-4527. [PMID: 37526016 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.3c00213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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This study is designed to compare drug encapsulation by cucurbit[7]uril and β-cyclodextrin, using fluorofenidone as a model drug. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis was employed to successfully determine the crystal structures of fluorofenidone·H+@cucurbit[7]uril Form, fluorofenidone@cucurbit[7]uril Form, and fluorofenidone@β-cyclodextrin Form. Keto-enol tautomerization of fluorofenidone mediated by cucurbit[7]uril in acid solution is confirmed by crystal structures, pH titration, and nuclear magnetic resonance experiments. However, β-cyclodextrin cannot cause the keto-enol tautomerization of fluorofenidone under similar conditions. The phase solubility study demonstrates that cucurbit[7]uril has a much higher solubilization capacity for fluorofenidone than β-cyclodextrin in 0.1 M HCl since the Kc values of fluorofenidone with cucurbit[7]uril and β-cyclodextrin were 1223.97 ± 452.68 and 78.49 ± 10.56 M-1, respectively. Excellent solubility can be attributed to the keto-enol tautomerization of fluorofenidone under the conditions of cucurbit[7]uril in acid solution. The enol form of fluorofenidone is encapsulated by cucurbit[7]uril by hydrogen bonding interaction and hydrophobic interaction to increase binding affinity. Rat pharmacokinetic studies demonstrate that the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time 0 to 7 h value of fluorofenidone@cucurbit[7]uril complex is 1.70-fold greater than that of free fluorofenidone, and the mean residence time from time 0 to 7 h is slightly prolonged from 1.29 to 1.76 h (P < 0.01) after oral administration. However, no significant difference is found between fluorofenidone and fluorofenidone@β-cyclodextrin complex. This work indicates that the induction of keto-enol tautomerization of drugs using macrocyclic molecules has the potential to be an effective method to improve their solubility and bioavailability, providing valuable insights for the application of macrocyclic molecules in the biomedical field.
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- Wen-Juan Ma
- Department of Pharmacy, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China
- Department of Pharmacy, National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350212, China
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- Department of Dermatology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- Institute for New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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Chen X, Chen H, Fraser Stoddart J. The Story of the Little Blue Box: A Tribute to Siegfried Hünig. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202211387. [PMID: 36131604 PMCID: PMC10099103 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202211387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The tetracationic cyclophane, cyclobis(paraquat-p-phenylene), also known as the little blue box, constitutes a modular receptor that has facilitated the discovery of many host-guest complexes and mechanically interlocked molecules during the past 35 years. Its versatility in binding small π-donors in its tetracationic state, as well as forming trisradical tricationic complexes with viologen radical cations in its doubly reduced bisradical dicationic state, renders it valuable for the construction of various stimuli-responsive materials. Since the first reports in 1988, the little blue box has been featured in over 500 publications in the literature. All this research activity would not have been possible without the seminal contributions carried out by Siegfried Hünig, who not only pioneered the syntheses of viologen-containing cyclophanes, but also revealed their rich redox chemistry in addition to their ability to undergo intramolecular π-dimerization. This Review describes how his pioneering research led to the design and synthesis of the little blue box, and how this redox-active host evolved into the key component of molecular shuttles, switches, and machines.
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- Xiao‐Yang Chen
- Department of ChemistryNorthwestern University2145 Sheridan RoadEvanstonIllinois 60208USA
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular ScienceDepartment of ChemistryZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation CenterHangzhou311215China
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- Department of ChemistryNorthwestern University2145 Sheridan RoadEvanstonIllinois 60208USA
- Stoddart Institute of Molecular ScienceDepartment of ChemistryZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation CenterHangzhou311215China
- School of ChemistryUniversity of New South WalesSydneyNSW 2052Australia
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Wang Z, Sun C, Yang K, Chen X, Wang R. Cucurbituril‐Based Supramolecular Polymers for Biomedical Applications. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202206763. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202206763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Ziyi Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences University of Macau Macau 999078 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences University of Macau Macau 999078 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences University of Macau Macau 999078 China
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- Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Surgery Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Biomedical Engineering Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Faculty of Engineering National University of Singapore Singapore 119074 Singapore
- Clinical Imaging Research Centre Centre for Translational Medicine Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine National University of Singapore Singapore 117599 Singapore
- Nanomedicine Translational Research Program NUS Center for Nanomedicine Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine National University of Singapore Singapore 117597 Singapore
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences University of Macau Macau 999078 China
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Nilam M, Karmacharya S, Nau WM, Hennig A. Proton‐Gradient‐Driven Sensitivity Enhancement of Liposome‐Encapsulated Supramolecular Chemosensors. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202207950. [PMID: 35687027 PMCID: PMC9543936 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202207950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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An overarching challenge in the development of supramolecular sensor systems is to enhance their sensitivity, which commonly involves the synthesis of refined receptors with increased affinity to the analyte. We show that a dramatic sensitivity increase by 1–2 orders of magnitude can be achieved by encapsulating supramolecular chemosensors inside liposomes and exposing them to a pH gradient across the lipid bilayer membrane. This causes an imbalance of the influx and efflux rates of basic and acidic analytes leading to a significantly increased concentration of the analyte in the liposome interior. The utility of our liposome‐enhanced sensors was demonstrated with various host–dye reporter pairs and sensing mechanisms, and we could easily increase the sensitivity towards multiple biologically relevant analytes, including the neurotransmitters serotonin and tryptamine.
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- Mohamed Nilam
- Center for Cellular Nanoanalytics (CellNanOs) and Department of Biology and Chemistry Universität Osnabrück Barbarastraße 7 49069 Osnabrück Germany
- School of Science Jacobs University Bremen Campus Ring 1 28759 Bremen Germany
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- School of Science Jacobs University Bremen Campus Ring 1 28759 Bremen Germany
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- School of Science Jacobs University Bremen Campus Ring 1 28759 Bremen Germany
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- Center for Cellular Nanoanalytics (CellNanOs) and Department of Biology and Chemistry Universität Osnabrück Barbarastraße 7 49069 Osnabrück Germany
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Wang Z, Sun C, Yang K, Chen X, Wang R. Cucurbituril‐based Supramolecular Polymers for Biomedical Applications. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202206763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Ziyi Wang
- University of Macau School of Pharmacy MACAU
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- University of Macau School of Pharmacy MACAU
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- University of Macau School of Pharmacy MACAU
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- National University of Singapore School of Medicine and Faculty of Engineering 10 Medical Dr 117597 Singapore SINGAPORE
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Nilam M, Karmacharya S, Nau WM, Hennig A. Proton‐Gradient‐Driven Sensitivity Enhancement of Liposome‐Encapsulated Supramolecular Chemosensors. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202207950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Mohamed Nilam
- Universität Osnabrück: Universitat Osnabruck Fachbereich Biologie/Chemie GERMANY
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- Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH Department of Life Sciences and Chemistry GERMANY
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- Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH Department of Life Sciences and Chemistry GERMANY
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- Universität Osnabrück: Universitat Osnabruck Institute of Chemistry of New Materials Barbarastr. 7 49069 Osnabrück GERMANY
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Shi B, Zhao X, Chai Y, Qin P, Qu W, Lin Q, Zhang Y. Detection of L‐Aspartic Acid and L‐Glutamic Acid in Water Using a Fluorescent Nanoparticle Constructed by Pillar[5]arene‐Based Molecular Recognition. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202200757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Bingbing Shi
- Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Eco-environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Northwest Normal University Lanzhou Gansu 730070 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Eco-environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Northwest Normal University Lanzhou Gansu 730070 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Eco-environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Northwest Normal University Lanzhou Gansu 730070 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Eco-environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Northwest Normal University Lanzhou Gansu 730070 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Eco-environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Northwest Normal University Lanzhou Gansu 730070 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Eco-environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Northwest Normal University Lanzhou Gansu 730070 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Eco-environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Northwest Normal University Lanzhou Gansu 730070 P. R. China
- Gansu Natural Energy Research Institute Lanzhou Gansu 730046 P. R. China
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Omar J, Ponsford D, Dreiss CA, Lee TC, Loh XJ. Supramolecular Hydrogels: Design Strategies and Contemporary Biomedical Applications. Chem Asian J 2022; 17:e202200081. [PMID: 35304978 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202200081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Self-assembly of supramolecular hydrogels is driven by dynamic, non-covalent interactions between molecules. Considerable research effort has been exerted to fabricate and optimise supramolecular hydrogels that display shear-thinning, self-healing, and reversibility, in order to develop materials for biomedical applications. This review provides a detailed overview of the chemistry behind the dynamic physicochemical interactions that sustain hydrogel formation (hydrogen bonding, hydrophobic interactions, ionic interactions, metal-ligand coordination, and host-guest interactions). Novel design strategies and methodologies to create supramolecular hydrogels are highlighted, which offer promise for a wide range of applications, specifically drug delivery, wound healing, tissue engineering and 3D bioprinting. To conclude, future prospects are briefly discussed, and consideration given to the steps required to ultimately bring these biomaterials into clinical settings.
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- Jasmin Omar
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, King's College London, 150 Stamford Street, SE1 9NH, London, UK.,Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore.,Department of Chemistry, University College London, London, WC1H 0AJ, UK.,Institute for Materials Discovery, University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, UK
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, King's College London, 150 Stamford Street, SE1 9NH, London, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University College London, London, WC1H 0AJ, UK.,Institute for Materials Discovery, University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, UK
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore.,Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Vial L, Perret F, Leclaire J. Dyn[
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]arenes: Versatile Platforms To Study the Interplay between Covalent and Noncovalent Bonds. European J Org Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.202101274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Laurent Vial
- Institut de Chimie et Biochimie Moléculaires et Supramoléculaires UMR 5246 CNRS Univ. Lyon Université Lyon 1 CPE INSA 43 Boulevard du 11 Novembre 1918 69622 Villeurbanne France
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- Institut de Chimie et Biochimie Moléculaires et Supramoléculaires UMR 5246 CNRS Univ. Lyon Université Lyon 1 CPE INSA 43 Boulevard du 11 Novembre 1918 69622 Villeurbanne France
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- Institut de Chimie et Biochimie Moléculaires et Supramoléculaires UMR 5246 CNRS Univ. Lyon Université Lyon 1 CPE INSA 43 Boulevard du 11 Novembre 1918 69622 Villeurbanne France
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