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Zeng Z, Zhang M, Wang H, Li J, Guo Y, Su M. Chemical Constituents of Sinularia nanolobata from the South China Sea. CHINESE J ORG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.6023/cjoc202109004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Architecture of the native major royal jelly protein 1 oligomer. Nat Commun 2018; 9:3373. [PMID: 30135511 PMCID: PMC6105727 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-05619-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2018] [Accepted: 07/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Honeybee caste development is nutritionally regulated by royal jelly (RJ). Major royal jelly protein 1 (MRJP1), the most abundant glycoprotein among soluble royal jelly proteins, plays pivotal roles in honeybee nutrition and larvae development, and exhibits broad pharmacological activities in humans. However, its structure has long remained unknown. Herein, we identify and report a 16-molecule architecture of native MRJP1 oligomer containing four MRJP1, four apisimin, and eight unanticipated 24-methylenecholesterol molecules at 2.65 Å resolution. MRJP1 has a unique six-bladed β-propeller fold with three disulfide bonds, and it interacts with apisimin mainly by hydrophobic interaction. Every four 24-methylenecholesterol molecules are packaged by two MRJP1 and two apisimin molecules. This assembly dimerizes to form an H-shaped MRJP14-apisimin4-24-methylenecholesterol8 complex via apisimin in a conserved and pH-dependent fashion. Our findings offer a structural basis for understanding the pharmacological effects of MRJPs and 24-methylenecholesterol, and provide insights into their unique physiological roles in bees.
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Rahelivao MP, Lübken T, Gruner M, Kataeva O, Ralambondrahety R, Andriamanantoanina H, Checinski MP, Bauer I, Knölker HJ. Isolation and structure elucidation of natural products of three soft corals and a sponge from the coast of Madagascar. Org Biomol Chem 2018; 15:2593-2608. [PMID: 28267183 DOI: 10.1039/c7ob00191f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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We investigated the three soft corals Sarcophyton stellatum, Capnella fungiformis and Lobophytum crassum and the sponge Pseudoceratina arabica, which have been collected at the coast of Madagascar. In addition to previously known marine natural products, S. stellatum provided the new (+)-enantiomer of the cembranoid (1E,3E,11E)-7,8-epoxycembra-1,3,11,15-tetraene (2). Capnella fungiformis afforded three new natural products, ethyl 5-[(1E,5Z)-2,6-dimethylocta-1,5,7-trienyl]furan-3-carboxylate (6), ethyl 5-[(1E,5E)-2,6-dimethylocta-1,5,7-trienyl]furan-3-carboxylate (7) and the diepoxyguaiane sesquiterpene oxyfungiformin (9a). The extracts of all three soft corals exhibited moderate activities against the malarial parasite Plasmodium falciparum. Extracts of the sponge Pseudoceratina arabica proved to be very active against a series of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
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- Department Chemie, Technische Universität Dresden, Bergstr. 66, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
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- Department Chemie, Technische Universität Dresden, Bergstr. 66, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
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- A. M. Butlerov Chemistry Institute, Kazan Federal University, Kremlevskaya Str. 18, Kazan 420008, Russia
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- Department Chemie, Technische Universität Dresden, Bergstr. 66, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
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- Department Chemie, Technische Universität Dresden, Bergstr. 66, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
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Pang C, Cao Y, Zhu X. Biotransformation of cholesterol and 16,17-alpha epoxypregnenolone by novel Cladosporium sp. strain IS547. J Basic Microbiol 2016; 57:12-20. [PMID: 27690325 DOI: 10.1002/jobm.201600191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2016] [Accepted: 08/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Nowadays, there are a few steroid drugs or intermediates that have been obtained via the transformation of microorganisms, and many strains of transformed steroids have not been found yet. Therefore, it is very significant to screen for the strains that have the abilities to transform steroids to produce valuable products. This study has focused on the screen and identification of strains, the structural identification of converted products, and the optimization of transformation conditions, as well as the establishment of transformation systems. A soil microbiota was screened for strain involved in the biotransformation of steroids. A new isolate IS547 is capable of converting a variety of steroids (such as cholesterol, ergosterol, hydrocortisone, progesterone, pregnenolone, and 16,17-alpha-epoxypregnenolone). Based on the 18S rDNA gene sequence comparison, the isolate IS547 has been demonstrated to be very closely related to Cladosporium sp. genus. Present paper is the first report regarding the microbial transformation by Cladosporium sp. to produce active intermediates, which include 7-hydroxy cholesterol, 20-droxyl-16α,17α-epoxypregna-4-dien-3-one, 7-ketocholesterol, and 7-droxyl-16α,17α-epoxypregna-4-dien-3,20-dione. Under the optimum conditions, the yields of product 3 and product 4 were 20.58 and 17.42%, respectively, higher than that prior to the optimization. The transformation rate increased significantly under the optimum fermentation conditions. This study describes an efficient, rapid, and inexpensive biotransformation system for the production of active pharmaceutical intermediates.
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- Cuiping Pang
- College of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- College of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- College of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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Biotransformation of Cholesterol and 16α,17α-Epoxypregnenolone and Isolation of Hydroxylase in Burkholderia cepacia SE-1. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2016; 2016:5727631. [PMID: 27340662 PMCID: PMC4909919 DOI: 10.1155/2016/5727631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2016] [Revised: 03/13/2016] [Accepted: 04/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The metabolism of cholesterol is critical in eukaryotes as a precursor for vitamins, steroid hormones, and bile acids. Some steroid compounds can be transformed into precursors of steroid medicine by some microorganisms. In this study, the biotransformation products of cholesterol and 16α,17α-epoxypregnenolone produced by Burkholderia cepacia SE-1 were investigated, and a correlative enzyme, hydroxylase, was also studied. The biotransformation products, 7β-hydroxycholesterol, 7-oxocholesterol, and 20-droxyl-16α,17α-epoxypregn-1,4-dien-3-one, were purified by silica gel and Sephadex LH-20 column chromatography and identified by nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectroscopy. The hydroxylase was isolated from the bacterium and the partial sequences of the hydroxylase, which belong to the catalases/peroxidase family, were analyzed using MS/MS analyses. The enzyme showed activity toward cholesterol and had a specific activity of 37.2 U/mg of protein at 30°C and pH 7.0.
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Tsai TC, Huang YT, Chou SK, Shih MC, Chiang CY, Su JH. Cytotoxic Oxygenated Steroids from the Soft Coral Nephthea erecta. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2016; 64:1519-1522. [DOI: 10.1248/cpb.c16-00426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Tsung-Chang Tsai
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Meiho University
- Department of Nursing, Meiho University
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- Department of Biological Science & Technology, I-Shou University
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- Department of Biological Science & Technology, I-Shou University
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- Graduate Institute of Marine Biology, National Dong Hwa University
- National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium
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Rahelivao MP, Gruner M, Lübken T, Islamov D, Kataeva O, Andriamanantoanina H, Bauer I, Knölker HJ. Chemical constituents of the soft corals Sinularia vanderlandi and Sinularia gravis from the coast of Madagascar. Org Biomol Chem 2015; 14:989-1001. [PMID: 26626232 DOI: 10.1039/c5ob02280k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The crude extracts of the Madagascan soft corals Sinularia vanderlandi and Sinularia gravis (Alcyoniidae) showed activity against Plasmodium falciparum which led us to study their chemical constituents. The new cadinane-type sesquiterpenoid vanderlandin (1) has been obtained from S. vanderlandi along with 24-methylenecholesterol (2). Four new compounds, the spatane-type diterpenoid gravilin (3), the monoalkylmonoacylglycerol 4, the dihomoditerpenoid ketone 5, and isodecaryiol (9), along with the three known compounds (+)-(S)-geranyllinalool (6), (-)-(R)-nephthenol (7), and 11,12-epoxysarcophytol A (8) have been isolated from the methanol extract of S. gravis. The structures were elucidated based on extensive spectroscopic methods, in particular various 2D NMR techniques. The structure of isodecaryiol (9) including its absolute configuration could be confirmed by X-ray diffraction.
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Sun Y, Lin Y, Cao X, Xiang L, Qi J. Sterols from Mytilidae show anti-aging and neuroprotective effects via anti-oxidative activity. Int J Mol Sci 2014; 15:21660-73. [PMID: 25429428 PMCID: PMC4284670 DOI: 10.3390/ijms151221660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2014] [Revised: 10/23/2014] [Accepted: 11/03/2014] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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For screening anti-aging samples from marine natural products, K6001 yeast strain was employed as a bioassay system. The active mussel extract was separated to give an active sterol fraction (SF). SF was further purified, and four sterol compounds were obtained. Their structures were determined to be cholesterol (CHOL), brassicasterol, crinosterol, and 24-methylenecholesterol. All compounds showed similar anti-aging activity. To understand the action mechanism involved, anti-oxidative experiments, reactive oxygen species (ROS) assays, and malondialdehyde (MDA) tests were performed on the most abundant compound, CHOL. Results indicated that treatment with CHOL increases the survival rate of yeast under oxidative stress and decreases ROS and MDA levels. In addition, mutations of uth1, skn7, sod1, and sod2, which feature a K6001 background, were employed and the lifespans of the mutations were not affected by CHOL. These results demonstrate that CHOL exerts anti-aging effects via anti-oxidative stress. Based on the connection between neuroprotection and anti-aging, neuroprotective experiments were performed in PC12 cells. Paraquat was used to induce oxidative stress and the results showed that the CHOL and SF protect the PC12 cells from the injury induced by paraquat. In addition, these substance exhibited nerve growth factor (NGF) mimic activities again confirmed their neuroprotective function.
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- Yujuan Sun
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Yu Hang Tang Road 866, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Yu Hang Tang Road 866, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Yu Hang Tang Road 866, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Yu Hang Tang Road 866, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Yu Hang Tang Road 866, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Yu S, Ye X, Chen L, Lian XY, Zhang Z. Polyoxygenated 24,28-epoxyergosterols inhibiting the proliferation of glioma cells from sea anemone Anthopleura midori. Steroids 2014; 88:19-25. [PMID: 24973636 DOI: 10.1016/j.steroids.2014.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2014] [Revised: 06/11/2014] [Accepted: 06/14/2014] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Eleven sterols (1-11) and one carotenoid (12) were isolated and identified from sea anemone Anthopleura midori. Compounds 1-6 are rare polyoxygenated ergosterols with a 24,28-epoxy moiety. The structures of these epoxyergosterols were determined by NMR and HRESIMS analyses as well as their chemical-physical properties. Epoxyergosterols 1 and 2 were found to be new natural products and 3-6 are new compounds. Bioactive assay showed that compounds 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, and 12 inhibited the proliferation of rat glioma C6 and human glioma U251 cells with IC50 in a range of 2.41-80.45 μM. Further investigation suggested that 1 and 3 induced apoptosis in glioma cells and 1 blocked U251 cells at the G0/G1 phase.
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- Siran Yu
- Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Rahman FU, Rahman AU, Tan TW. Direct Cu-Catalyzed Allylic Acetoxylation of Δ5-Steroids at 7-Position. J CHIN CHEM SOC-TAIP 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/jccs.201000183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Nguyen PT, Nguyen HN, Nguyen XC, Bui HT, Tran HQ, Nguyen TTN, Bui TTL, Yang SY, Choi CH, Kim S, Chae D, Koh YS, Phan VK, Chau VM, Kim YH. Steroidal Constituents from the Soft Coral Sinularia dissecta and Their Inhibitory Effects on Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated Production of Pro-inflammatory Cytokines in Bone Marrow-Derived Dendritic Cells. B KOREAN CHEM SOC 2013. [DOI: 10.5012/bkcs.2013.34.3.949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Liang LF, Wang XJ, Zhang HY, Liu HL, Li J, Lan LF, Zhang W, Guo YW. Bioactive polyhydroxylated steroids from the Hainan soft coral Sinularia depressa Tixier-Durivault. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2013; 23:1334-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2012.12.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2012] [Revised: 12/17/2012] [Accepted: 12/27/2012] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Xiao XH, Yuan ZQ, Li GK. Preparation of phytosterols and phytol from edible marine algae by microwave-assisted extraction and high-speed counter-current chromatography. Sep Purif Technol 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2012.11.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Putra MY, Bavestrello G, Cerrano C, Renga B, D'Amore C, Fiorucci S, Fattorusso E, Taglialatela-Scafati O. Polyhydroxylated sterols from the Indonesian soft coral Sinularia sp. and their effect on farnesoid X-activated receptor. Steroids 2012; 77:433-40. [PMID: 22252013 DOI: 10.1016/j.steroids.2011.12.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2011] [Revised: 12/22/2011] [Accepted: 12/22/2011] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Chemical investigation of the Indonesian soft coral Sinularia sp. resulted in the isolation of three known (1, 2 and 7) and five new (3-6 and 8) sterols, characterized by either 24-methylcholestane or gorgostane skeletons. The stereostructures of the new compounds have been elucidated by application of HR-MS and 2D NMR techniques. The isolated steroids have been evaluated for their interaction with the farnesoid X-activated receptor (FXR) and some of them, including the new compound 3 and gorgosterol (7), showed a consistent antagonistic activity, potentially useful for the treatment of cholestasis. The FXR antagonistic activity of gorgosterol (7) was also supported by gene expression experiments. Our results represent the first evaluation of soft coral steroids for interaction with nuclear receptors and qualify gorgosterol (7) as a new chemotype of FXR antagonist.
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- Masteria Yunovilsa Putra
- Dipartimento di Chimica delle Sostanze Naturali, Università di Napoli Federico II, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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Abdel-Sattar E, Harraz FM, Al-ansari SMA, El-Mekkawy S, Ichino C, Kiyohara H, Ishiyama A, Otoguro K, Omura S, Yamada H. Acylated pregnane glycosides from Caralluma tuberculata and their antiparasitic activity. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2008; 69:2180-6. [PMID: 18614190 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2008.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2008] [Revised: 04/12/2008] [Accepted: 05/27/2008] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Five pregnane glycosides were isolated from Caralluma tuberculata (1-5), in addition to a known one (russelioside E, 6). The structures of the isolated compounds were elucidated by the analysis of NMR data and FAB-MS experiments. All the isolated compounds were tested for their antimalarial and antitrypanosomal activities as well as their cytotoxicity against human diploid embryonic cell line (MRC5).
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- Essam Abdel-Sattar
- Department of Natural Products and Alternative Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.
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This article reviews the progress in the chemistry of the steroids that was published between January and December 2004. The reactions and partial synthesis of estrogens, androgens, pregnanes, cholic acid derivatives, cholestanes and vitamin D analogues are covered. There are 127 references.
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- James R Hanson
- Department of Chemistry, University of Sussex, Brighton, Sussex, UKBN1 9QJ
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