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View article: Multi‐Stimulus Triggered Programmable Transformation of Molecular Motor Based Chiral Supramolecular Polymers in Water
Multi‐Stimulus Triggered Programmable Transformation of Molecular Motor Based Chiral Supramolecular Polymers in Water Open
A notable characteristic of living organisms is their capacity to adapt to environmental changes and transform external signals into distinct responsiveness, facilitating the execution of diverse functions with motility as a key parameter.…
View article: Multi‐Stimulus Triggered Programmable Transformation of Molecular Motor Based Chiral Supramolecular Polymers in Water
Multi‐Stimulus Triggered Programmable Transformation of Molecular Motor Based Chiral Supramolecular Polymers in Water Open
A notable characteristic of living organisms is their capacity to adapt to environmental changes and transform external signals into distinct responsiveness, facilitating the execution of diverse functions with motility as a key parameter.…
View article: Combined M1 macrophage inhibition and thermotherapy for controlled fibroplasia and accelerated wound repair via an oxygenating ROS-responsive hydrogel
Combined M1 macrophage inhibition and thermotherapy for controlled fibroplasia and accelerated wound repair via an oxygenating ROS-responsive hydrogel Open
Wound healing remains a major clinical challenge, as hypoxia, oxidative stress, and immune dysregulation collectively impede tissue regeneration. To overcome these multifactorial barriers, we developed an injectable hydrogel (FH-PMC-T) by …
View article: Adsorption of Methylene Blue onto Polydopamine-Functionalized Halloysite Nanotubes: Kinetics and Equilibrium Studies
Adsorption of Methylene Blue onto Polydopamine-Functionalized Halloysite Nanotubes: Kinetics and Equilibrium Studies Open
The elimination of synthetic dyes from industrial effluents represents a persistent environmental challenge. Developing sustainable and effective adsorbents is essential to preserve global water resources. In this study, we introduce an ef…
View article: Molecular motor-driven reversible liquid-liquid phase separation of supramolecular assemblies
Molecular motor-driven reversible liquid-liquid phase separation of supramolecular assemblies Open
Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) is a crucial process in natural and artificial systems, capable of maintaining cellular behavior and realizing material functions. While supramolecular assemblies provide a versatile platform for under…
View article: Pathway-Resolved Hierarchical Self-Assembly of Biomimetic Double-Walled Nanotubes
Pathway-Resolved Hierarchical Self-Assembly of Biomimetic Double-Walled Nanotubes Open
Self-assembly, the spontaneous organization of molecular components into ordered structures without external intervention, offers a powerful route to complex nanomaterials, yet the molecular-level pathways, particularly under non-equilibri…
View article: Condition-dependent, amorphous protein agglomerates control cytoplasmic rheology
Condition-dependent, amorphous protein agglomerates control cytoplasmic rheology Open
Summary Molecular crowding in the bacterial cytoplasm restricts the diffusion of large molecules, impacting cellular processes. However, how nutrient availability influences cytoplasmic rheology is not well understood. With single-particle…
View article: Effect of Nanoparticle Rigidity on the Interaction of Stromal Membrane Particles with Leukemia Cells
Effect of Nanoparticle Rigidity on the Interaction of Stromal Membrane Particles with Leukemia Cells Open
In acute myeloid leukemia (AML), disease relapse is often observed because of therapy‐resistant leukemic stem cells that re‐initiate the disease. Leukemic stem cells can tightly associate with mesenchymal stromal cells inside the bone marr…
View article: Glass Transition and Yielding of Ultrasoft Charged Spherical Micelles
Glass Transition and Yielding of Ultrasoft Charged Spherical Micelles Open
Colloids are widely used as model systems to study the glass transition, with much research focused on hard or soft neutral colloids and their mixtures. However, the glass transition of soft-charged spherical colloids and its dynamic effec…
View article: Balancing Permeability and Stability: A Study of Hybrid Membranes for Synthetic Cells Using Lipids and PBd-<i>b</i>-PEO Block Copolymers
Balancing Permeability and Stability: A Study of Hybrid Membranes for Synthetic Cells Using Lipids and PBd-<i>b</i>-PEO Block Copolymers Open
We have synthesized hybrid membranes composed of amphiphilic block copolymers, polybutadiene-poly(ethylene oxide) [PBd-b-PEO], with different lengths [PBd22-PEO14 and PBd11-PEO8] and mixtures of phospholipids (DOPC:DOPG:DOPE 50:25:25 mol %…
View article: Alternatives for Uranyl Acetate Negative Staining With Respect to the Resolution Obtained After Single Particle Analysis of Erythrocruorin
Alternatives for Uranyl Acetate Negative Staining With Respect to the Resolution Obtained After Single Particle Analysis of Erythrocruorin Open
Although cryo‐electron microscopy is widely used for determining high‐resolution structures, negative staining of proteins and supramolecular aggregates remain a valuable screening method, especially for low‐abundant proteins. The most com…
View article: Gossypin-Loaded Ethosome Gel for Cutaneous Administration: A Preliminary Study on Melanoma Cells
Gossypin-Loaded Ethosome Gel for Cutaneous Administration: A Preliminary Study on Melanoma Cells Open
A preformulative study was conducted to produce and characterize ethosomes for the transdermal delivery of gossypin. This plant-derived compound possesses many pharmacological properties, including antitumoral potential. Ethosome dispersio…
View article: Hybrid Nanoparticles Dual‐Loaded With Curcumin and Benzydamine Hydrochloride for the Treatment of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: From Development to Biological Application In Vitro and In Vivo (Adv. Therap. 1/2025)
Hybrid Nanoparticles Dual‐Loaded With Curcumin and Benzydamine Hydrochloride for the Treatment of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: From Development to Biological Application In Vitro and In Vivo (Adv. Therap. 1/2025) Open
This image represents a hybrid nanoparticle, dispersed in a thermos-responsive hydrogel, composed of mesoporous silica nanoparticles and liposome-like structure dual-loaded with curcumin and benzydamine hydrochloride for the treatment of v…
View article: A light-driven molecular motor-polypeptide conjugate supports controlled cell uptake
A light-driven molecular motor-polypeptide conjugate supports controlled cell uptake Open
A light-driven molecular motor-polypeptide conjugate links a molecular motor to a mitochondria-targeted polyglutamate. Upon 405 nm light irradiation, it shifts from micelles to worm-like structures, boosting cellular uptake and specificity.
View article: An exploration of the electrocatalytic activity of nickel boride nanocrystals in the oxidation of 5-HMF
An exploration of the electrocatalytic activity of nickel boride nanocrystals in the oxidation of 5-HMF Open
The inherent electrocatalytic activity of nickel boride nanocrystals was investigated in the electrochemical oxidation of a bio-based platform chemical as hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) to a valuable product as furan dicarboxylic acid (FDCA…
View article: Colloidal Structure Dictates Antimicrobial Efficacy in LL‐37 Self‐Assemblies With Glycerol Monooleate
Colloidal Structure Dictates Antimicrobial Efficacy in LL‐37 Self‐Assemblies With Glycerol Monooleate Open
The antimicrobial peptide LL‐37 is a promising alternative to conventional antibiotics to combat bacteria in suspension and biofilms. Its self‐assembly with polar lipids is suggested to improve its potential for therapeutic applications wi…
View article: Nanostructured Fe-Doped Ni<sub>3</sub>S<sub>2</sub> Electrocatalyst for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction with High Stability at an Industrially-Relevant Current Density
Nanostructured Fe-Doped Ni<sub>3</sub>S<sub>2</sub> Electrocatalyst for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction with High Stability at an Industrially-Relevant Current Density Open
A novel oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalyst was prepared by a synthesis strategy consisting of the solvothermal growth of Ni3S2 nanostructures on Ni foam, followed by hydrothermal incorporation of Fe species (Fe-Ni3S2/Ni foam).…
View article: Hybrid Nanoparticles Dual‐Loaded With Curcumin and Benzydamine Hydrochloride for the Treatment of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: From Development to Biological Application In Vitro and In Vivo
Hybrid Nanoparticles Dual‐Loaded With Curcumin and Benzydamine Hydrochloride for the Treatment of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: From Development to Biological Application In Vitro and In Vivo Open
Vulvovaginal candidiasis represents a public health challenge due to its reports of high incidence and recurrence. These are caused by host‐related factors like compromised immune system, or pathogen‐related factors, such as resistance to …
View article: Homogeneous Reversible Addition Fragmentation Chain Transfer Synthesis of Amphiphilic Poly(Styrene-<i>b</i>-Acrylamide) Copolymers and Their Solution Characterization: a Thermogelating and Salinity Resistant Viscosifier from Largely Available Monomers
Homogeneous Reversible Addition Fragmentation Chain Transfer Synthesis of Amphiphilic Poly(Styrene-<i>b</i>-Acrylamide) Copolymers and Their Solution Characterization: a Thermogelating and Salinity Resistant Viscosifier from Largely Available Monomers Open
Even though styrene and acrylamide are among the most abundant monomers, their copolymers are understudied due to the difficulties connected to their synthesis, especially if well-defined structures are desired. This study explores the syn…
View article: Ex Situ Covalent Functionalization of Germanene via 1,3‐Dipolar Cycloaddition: A Promising Approach for the Bandgap Engineering of Group‐14 Xenes
Ex Situ Covalent Functionalization of Germanene via 1,3‐Dipolar Cycloaddition: A Promising Approach for the Bandgap Engineering of Group‐14 Xenes Open
Group‐14 Xenes beyond graphene such as silicene, germanene, and stanene have recently gained a lot of attention for their peculiar electronic properties, which can be tuned by covalent functionalization. Up until now, reported methods for …
View article: Aqueous Supramolecular Transformations of Motor Bola‐Amphiphiles at Multiple Length‐Scale
Aqueous Supramolecular Transformations of Motor Bola‐Amphiphiles at Multiple Length‐Scale Open
Molecular motor amphiphiles have already been widely attempted for dynamic nanosystems across multiple length‐scale for developments of small functional materials, including controlling macroscopic foam properties, amplifying motion as art…
View article: Multi‐state photoluminescent properties of an overcrowded alkene‐based molecular motor in aggregates
Multi‐state photoluminescent properties of an overcrowded alkene‐based molecular motor in aggregates Open
Photoisomerization and photoluminescence are two distinct energy dissipation pathways in light‐driven molecular motors. The photoisomerization properties of discrete molecular motors have been well established in solution, but their photol…
View article: Light‐Triggered Disassembly of Molecular Motor‐based Supramolecular Polymers Revealed by High‐Speed AFM
Light‐Triggered Disassembly of Molecular Motor‐based Supramolecular Polymers Revealed by High‐Speed AFM Open
Photoresponsive supramolecular polymers have a major potential for applications in responsive materials that are externally triggered by light with spatio‐temporal control of their polymerisation state. While changes in macroscopic propert…
View article: Light‐Triggered Disassembly of Molecular Motor‐based Supramolecular Polymers Revealed by High‐Speed AFM
Light‐Triggered Disassembly of Molecular Motor‐based Supramolecular Polymers Revealed by High‐Speed AFM Open
Photoresponsive supramolecular polymers have a major potential for applications in responsive materials that are externally triggered by light with spatio‐temporal control of their polymerisation state. While changes in macroscopic propert…