Yong Xiao Wang, Albany Medical College, United States
As the third leading cause of mortality in the world, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common and devastating lung disease. However, the current clinical therapeutic options for COPD are limited, and its molecular mechanisms remain largely unknown. COPD is well c [....] » Read More
Title : The design and development of isoform-selective inhibitors of Hsp90
Brian Blagg, University of Notre Dame, United States
The Hsp90 molecular chaperone is composed of four family members that play key roles in the folding of nascent polypeptides as well as the rematuration of misfolded proteins. The cytostolic chaperones, Hsp90a and Hspd0b, contribute to tumorogenesis and represent attractive target [....] » Read More
Title : Breakthroughs and innovations in photodynamic therapy of tumors by lasers: Overview of our four decades experience
Mohamed El Far, Mansoura University, Egypt
We will present an over view of our long-term team(s) experience during four decades in the field of photodynamic therapy (PDT) of tumors by LASER, from drug discovery to clinical applications. The lecture main topics include: Our search for ideal photosensitizers and disc [....] » Read More
Title : Advances in plasma-based waste treatment for sustainable communities
Hossam A Gabbar, Ontario Tech University, Canada
This talk presents advanced approaches for plasma-based waste treatment. Different designs of plasma torches and generation systems are discussed, including RF, DC, and microwave plasma, are analysed and compared for waste-to-energy applications. Novel plasma torch design is prop [....] » Read More
Title : Quantum theory concepts and biological evolution paths from structure waves in biopolymers
Jean Maruani, LCP-MR / CNRS, France
The Lamarckian theory of biological evolution assumed that changes induced by the environ- ment on what we now call a ‘phenotype’ could be transferred to its ‘genotype’, while the Darwinian the- ory was based on natural and sexual selection of those &lsquo [....] » Read More
Title : Half-sandwich iridium(III) complexes mechanism of action for anti-cancer therapy: Cytoskeletal proteins and heat-shock proteins as privileged protein targets
Joelle Sobczak Thepot, Sorbonne Universite, Inserm UMR_S 938, France
The identification of intracellular targets of anticancer drug candidates provides key information on their mechanism of action. (C^N)-chelated half-sandwich iridium(III) complexes are currently being investigated for their anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic capacity, both link [....] » Read More
Title : Sol – gel synthesis of silica - poly (vinylpyrrolidone) hybrids with improved antibacterial properties
Iliana Ivanova, Sofia University, Bulgaria
It is well known that inorganic nanoparticles are highly stable and multifunctional, their biodegradability and biocompatibility have been disputed. Additionally, organic carriers are known for their high biocompatibility and biodegradability, but low stability and single functio [....] » Read More
Title : Hydrogenation of CO2 on Fe-based catalysts: Preferred route to renewable liquid fuels
Moti Herskowitz, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
Catalytic hydrogenation of CO2 can be conducted either in one-pot (CO2 hydrogenation) or in two-stages (RWGS and CO hydrogenation). Its configuration consists of either three reactors in series with interim water removal (one-pot process) or CO2 separation and recycling (two-stag [....] » Read More
Title : Syngas and power generation from date palm waste steam gasification
Abel Rouboa, University of Porto, Portugal
This study uses the Aspen Plus program to simulate the gasification process of biomass conversion into energy. Aspen Plus is an extremely potent simulation tool that was utilized in this instance to assess the feasibility of utilizing a particular waste as biomass and forecast th [....] » Read More
Title : Selective and sustainable catalysis for transforming C-H bonds
Xin Cui, Mississippi State University, United States
The development of green approaches to access new functional molecules has been impacting and improving the quality of lives. Processes with the best possible step and atom economy have been a preeminent goal of synthetic chemistry. Seeking new reactivity and selectivity in catal [....] » Read More
Title : Investigation of phenyl and triphenylamine-based star-shaped viologens for electrochromic applications
Radoslaw Banasz, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland
The branched viologens (so-call star-shaped) are organic compounds derived from 1,1’-di(hydrocarbyl)-4,4’-bipyridinium salt, which contain three or more pyridine rings connected to a central core. The implementation of the branched unit instead of linear one results i [....] » Read More
Title : Development of a methodology for ferrites evaluation by WDXRF
M Belen Gomez Mancebo, (CIEMAT, Spain
MFe2O4 (M: metal) (ferrites) are compounds widely employed in many industrial areas. The thermochemical water-splitting cycles, one of the most popular applications of these materials, have a significant potential to efficiently produce green hydrogen employing renewable energy [....] » Read More
Title : Radioactivity and heavy metal levels in mining areas of the State of Zacatecas, Mexico
M Belen Gomez Mancebo, (CIEMAT, Spain
Mining activities are prone to release toxic elements into soils through tailings, worthless ores, and subsequent smelting operations, which have caused unfavorable consequences to human health and aquatic environments. The State of Zacatecas (Mexico) is one of the most affecte [....] » Read More
Title : Nickel single atoms enhance graphitic carbon nitride for superior photo-electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution
Ying Huang Lai, Tunghai University, Taiwan
In this study, we propose to use g-C3N4 as a carrier to chemically mobilize metal atom nickel on g-C3N4. The composites were then used to prepare electrodes, and the photoelectric catalyst was activated by applying a constant potential (−0.10 V vs. RHE, no IR compensation). [....] » Read More
Title : Little-known condensed isoindoles transformations
Zoia Voitenko, University of Toulouse, France
Isoindoles condensed on the a-side may form an interesting distinct section of the chemistry of heterocyclic compounds. Their reactivity, of course, depends on the electronic structure of the entire conjugate system, but the fact that they retain the ancestral isoindole property [....] » Read More
Title : Aniline quinones produce mitochondrial dysfunction and migrastatic effect on triple-negative breast cancer line MDA-MB-231
Yarcely A Rodriguez Lucart, Universidad of Talca, Chile
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), a subgroup that does not express estrogen, progesterone, and HER-2 receptors, is responsible for 20% of new cases. TNBC is characterized by a poor prognosis and absence of specific therapies, associated with a four-fold increased risk of meta [....] » Read More
Title : 4.0 wearable plant sensor: solving obstacles toward the long-term, accurate, and remote monitoring of water loss from plants under variable microclimate
Julia Adorno Barbosa, Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials, Brazil
Impedimetric wearable sensors are a promising strategy for determining the loss of water content (LWC) from leaves because they can afford on-site and nondestructive quantification of cellular water from a single measurement. Because the water content is a key marker of leaf heal [....] » Read More
Title : Phytochemical screening and anti-microbial activity of methanolic and aqueous extract of pink cabbages and red grape
Norah A Alsaiari, Najran University, Saudi Arabia
In this study, the phytochemical composition, antioxidant potential, and antimicrobial effects against Gram- positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria, and fungi in both aqueous and methanolic extracts of Brassica oleracea var. capitata (Pink Cabbages) and Red Grapes fruit belong [....] » Read More
Title : Nucleophilic functionalization of tropyl salts By heterocyclic amines, amides or hydrazides of carboxylic acids
Olga Pshenitsyna, Perm State Agro-Technological University, Russian Federation
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Title : Oxidative transformation of ethylene into ethyl alcohol and acetaldehyde under the per-FTPhPFe3+OH/Al2O3 bioimitator
Tofik Nagiev, Azerbaijan National Encyclopedia, Azerbaijan
For the first time, the investigation of the coherent-synchronized reaction of heterogeneous catalytic ethylene monooxidation with hydrogen peroxide into ethyl alcohol and acetaldehyde was carried out using the new highly efficient bioimitator, per-FTPhPFe3+OH/Al2O3, which is h [....] » Read More
Title : Method for correcting experimental values of the heat capacity of REE compounds by the debye temperature
Mira R Bissengaliyeva, Institute of Problems of Complex Development of Mineral Resources, Kazakhstan
This paper considers a method for correcting deviations in the heat capacity of the compounds of rare earth elements (REE) having an anomalous contribution to the heat capacity and for which there is an isostructural compound without additional contributions. For example, erbium [....] » Read More
Title : The use of polysiloxanes to improve the performance properties of cement
Neila Bekturganova, International Educational Corporation, Kazakhstan
The development of methods for the directional formation of a durable structure of composite materials, obtaining products with specified performance properties with maximum simplicity of production technology and saving expensive raw materials is a priority task of any branch of [....] » Read More
Title : Selenium nanoparticles stabilized in tannic acid: An innovative approach for combating infections caused by H. pylori or candida albicans
Zoraya Elena Lopez Cabana, University of Talca, Chile
Selenium is an essential trace elemental in the diet, required for maintenance of health and growth. Give that the least toxic form of selenium is elemental Se, its nano-form has attracted significant attention. In recent years, selenium nanoparticles (SeNps) attracted the inte [....] » Read More
Title : Artificial Intelligence for the design of Improved bio chemistries
Thomas J Webster, Hebei University of Technology, China
Artificial intelligence (AI) has already revolutionized numerous industries, yet, its use in bio chemistry is almost non-existent. This invited presentation will provide a summary of how AI can be used to design better molecules for biomedical applications. In particular, AI is b [....] » Read More