Two New Zn(II)/Cd(II) Complexes: Luminescent Properties and Treatment Activity on Cardiovascular Disease

Two new supramolecular frameworks, namely [Zn(HBTC)(H₂O)₂]_n·n(MA) (1) and {[Cd(OBDC)₂(MA)(H₂O)Cl](HMA)₃(H₂O)₁₀(DMA)}_n (2) (H₃BTC = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid, H₂OBDC = phthalic acid, MA = melamine, DMA = N,N'-dimethylacetamide), have been solvothermally prepared. In addition, the solid-state luminescent properties of 1-2 at room temperature was discussed in this article as well. Their application values on the cardiovascular disease treatment were explored and we also discussed the corresponding mechanism simultaneously. Firstly, the IL-6 and IL-18 released into the plasma was measured with indicated ELISA assay. Besides, the real time RT-PCR was also performed, while activation levels of AMPK signaling pathway was determined after compound treatment.

Fresh hetero-metallic compound as luminescent sensor for detection of CS2 and inhibitory activity on children diabetes

The combination of the dicarboxylate ligand of 2-aminoterephthalic acid (H₂L), Cd(NO₃)₂·4H₂O, and KNO₃ under hydrothermal condition formed a fresh hetero-metallic coordination polymer, namely, [CdK₂(L)₂(H₂O)₄]_n (1). The compound exhibited a high luminescence intensity at normal environment as well as high sensitivity and selectivity in the measurement of CS₂. The effect of the fresh compound on childhood diabetes was investigated. A blood glucose monitor was utilized to assess the blood glucose level of the body after the addition of the compound. Moreover, the relative expression level of the insulin recipient on hepatocytes was assessed by real time RT-PCR.

Therapeutic Effect of Cu(II) Complex with Photocatalytic Property on Gastric Cancer by Inhibiting the Proliferation of Tumor Cells

In situ hydrolysis of 1,4,5,8-naphthalenetetracarboxylic dianhydride (L) and simultaneous self-assembly with Cu(II) ions afforded a new Cu(II) compound formulated as [Cu(L) (4,4′-bpy)0.5(H2O)]n (1), which is structurally determined by a series of characterization techniques, such as powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and elemental analysis. It is noteworthy that compound 1 can catalyze the degradation of methylene blue (MB) in aqueous solution under UV irradiation. This paper also investigated and evaluated its application value and research mechanism in gastric cancer. However, we also used real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) to detect the activation of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling pathway, and Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) method was used to calculate the inhibition activity of 1 on gastric cancer cell viability.

Two new supramolecular Ag(I) coordination polymers: luminescent properties and treatment activity on glioblastoma

Two new Ag(I) coordination polymers, namely [Ag(bpp)]·0.5 n(1,5-NDSA)·n(H₂O) (1) and [Ag₂(bpp)₂]_n·n(2,7-NDSA)·2 n(H₂O)·n(CH₃CN) (2) (Na₂(1,5-NDSA) = sodium 1,5-naphthalenedisulfonate dibasic, Na₂(2,7-NDSA) = sodium 1,5-naphthalenedisulfonate dibasic, bpp is 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane), were generated via the solution evaporation method under room temperature. Moreover, the solids of these two compounds display strong luminescence emission at RT. And the application values of the compounds against the glioblastoma treatment were determined, and the corresponding mechanism was simultaneously tested. The analysis of CCK-8 was first implemented and the glioblastoma viability was measured. The real-time RT-PCR was next performed, and the signaling pathway activation of VEGF in glioblastoma cells was tested after treating by the above compound.

A new 3D heterometallic coordination polymer: luminescent property and nursing application value on acute cerebral infarction

With the solvothermal reactions of flexible tetracarboxylic acid ligand with the Cd(II) and Ca(II) ions, we acquired a new heterometallic coordination polymer formulated as {[Cd₂Ca₂(L)₂(DMF)₂(H₂O)₇]·(DMF)·2(H₂O)}_n (1, H₄L is 5-(bis(4-carboxybenzyl)amino)isophthalic acid, DMF is N,N’-Dimethylformamide). Furthermore, the solids of 1 shows ligand-centered luminescence at room temperature. It not only evaluated the treatment and nursing application value on acute cerebral infarction, but also explored the related mechanism. Above of all, ELISA assay measured the content of the MMP-9 released into the cerebrospinal fluid, and the real time RT-PCR was implemented and the NF-κB activation in the brain tissue was measured.

Magnetic Property and Therapeutic Effect of a New Co(II) Complex on Liver Cancer by Regulating the Expression of miRNA31

Employing the flexible hexacarboxylate ligand of 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine hexaacetic acid (H6TTHA) to assemble with Co(NO3)2·6H2O, we have acquired a novel coordination compound, i.e., [Co2(H2TTHA)(H2O)]n·6n(H2O) (1). The analysis of single X-ray diffraction indicated that the H2TTHA2- ligand μ5-bridges connected the Co(II) ions into a two-dimensional layered architecture. Moreover, the magnetic property of 1 was also investigated between 2 and 300 K under 1000 Oe applied magnetic field. The novel compound’s inhibitory activity against the viability of cancer cell was determined through CCK-8 assay, and the expression of miRNA31 in liver cancer cells was detected via the real-time RT-PCR.

A New (3, 6)-Connected Heterometallic Coordination Polymer: Therapeutic and Protective Effect on Ischemic Cerebral Infarction

Solvothermal reaction of 4,4’,4’-nitrilotribenzoic acid (H3TCA) with Ca(NO3)2·4H2O and Cd(NO3)2·4H2O successfully afforded a heterometallic compound, that is, [Cd2Ca(TCA)2(DMA)2(H2O)3]n·2n(DMA) (1, DMA = N,N’-dimethylacetamide). The structure of 1 was further characterized through EA, diffraction of single crystal X-ray, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) together with powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD). Moreover, complex 1’s luminescent performance in solid state was also discussed at environmental temperature. The applications on the ischemic cerebral infarction therapy were evaluated, and the specific mechanism was investigated at the same time. Firstly, the hypersensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) content in human brain microvascular endothelial cell (HBMEC) was measured with real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Then, interleukin-18 and interleukin-1β content released through the HBMEC was detected with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).

Compartmentalization of Alkaline-Earth Metals in Salen-Type Cu- and Ni-Complexes in Solution and in the Solid State

The precise arrangement of metal ions in type and number by a ligand represents an important challenge in biology as well as in materials science. The preorganization of different metal ions such as alkaline-earth and transition-metal ions is of particular interest for the design of catalysts or precursors of oxides. This study is based on a Ω-shaped salen-derived ligand comprising N2O2 and O2O2 coordination sites. The selective binding of Cu(II) and Ni(II) and alkaline-earth-metal ions is influenced by many factors such as the size of the cation, the solvent, or the counterion. UV-vis and 1H NMR titrations and single-crystal X-ray structures reveal that the obtained complexes tend to adopt different structures in solution compared to the solid state. Mainly discrete motifs with a stoichiometry 1:1 (LM1 to alkaline-earth-metal ions) have been shown to form in the solid state, whereas in solution, the 2:1 complexes are predominant.

Ratiometric fluorescence determination of the anthrax biomarker 2,6-dipicolinic acid using a Eu3+/Tb3+-doped nickel coordination polymer

Tb³⁺_0.6/Eu³⁺_0.4@Ni-BTC is a quantitative ratiometric fluorescence sensor for DPA detection with high sensitivity, anti-interference, rapid response and durability.

Ca-Tetrafluorophthalate and Sr-isophthalate: mechanochemical synthesis and characterization in comparison with other Ca-and Sr-coordination polymers

New Ca- and Sr-based coordination polymers (CPs) were mechanochemically synthesized by milling metal hydroxide samples (M = Ca, Sr) with tetrafluorophthalic acid (H2oBDC-F4) and isophthalic acid (H2mBDC). [Ca(oBDC-F4)(H2O)2] (1) exhibits a small surface area which is slightly increased after removing the crystal water. On the other hand, the hydrated sample of the nonfluorinated [Sr(mBDC)(H2O)3.4] (2) reveals a small BET surface area which remains unchanged even after the release of crystal water via thermal treatment. The new compounds 1 and 2 are similar to their Sr- and Ca-analogs, respectively. These findings are confirmed by thermal analysis, MAS NMR, and ATR-IR measurements, in addition to the Le Bail refinements for the measured powder X-ray data of 1 and 2. Ca- and Sr-CPs based on perfluorinated dicarboxylic systems and their nonfluorinated analogs diverse in structural and chemical properties depending on the geometries of the organic linkers and the presence of fluorine atoms. The fluorinations of organic ligands lead to the formation of fluorinated CPs with higher dimensionalities compared to their nonfluorinated counterparts. Conversely, the thermal stabilities of the latter are higher than those of the fluorinated CPs.

Mg2+ incorporated Co-based MOF precursors for hierarchical CNT-containing porous carbons with ORR activity

The light and abundant Mg²⁺ was introduced as a heteroatom into a Co-MOF to synthesize a series of Mg-Co bimetallic MOFs, further acting as excellent precursors for hierarchically CNTs-containing nanoporous carbons.

Hierarchical self-supported ZnAlEu LDH nanotubes hosting luminescent CdTe quantum dots

Self-assembled, cylindrical LDH nanotubes (∅ 20nm) host large species such as nanodots or bulky substrates in their central cavity, leaving the interlayer space available for anionic sensitizer molecules.