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Supramolecular co-assembled hybrid hydrogels for antibacterial therapy

Bacterial infections arising from antibiotic-resistant strains represent a formidable global health threat. In the realm of antibacterial therapies, supramolecular hydrogels stand out with unique advantages...

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Hydrogen-bonding induced assembly of polymer-grafted nanoparticles towards photothermal antibacterial activities

•Hydrogen-bonding interactions induce the self-assembly of polymer-grafted nanoparticles (PGNPs) in a good solvent.•The PGNP assemblies with controllable size can be obtained by regulating the concentration...

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Versatile preparation of jellyfish-inspired color transition hydrogels via polymerization induced supramolecular geletion (PISG)

Supramolecular hydrogels based on host–guest interactions constitute a class of intriguing soft matter and have attracted great attention due to their unique properties, etc. In this study, we successfully...

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A self-cascade terpolymer platform for amplified chemo-chemodynamic therapy with synergistic immunogenic cell death enhancement

Chemodynamic therapy, which relies on the generation of cytotoxic radicals, can be amplified by a nanoplatform that produces hydroxyl radicals while also compromising natural radical scavenging mechanisms....

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Exploring the role of British dementia protein-2 (Bri2) and its BRICHOS domain in neurodegenerative disorders

Protein functionality hinges on precise three-dimensional structures, while molecular chaperones orchestrate folding, proteome maintenance, and proteostasis. Recent attention has focused on BRICHOS...

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Dynamic covalent bond-based materials: From construction to biomedical applications

Dynamic covalent bonds (DCBs) have received significant interest due to their unique reversibility and stimuli-responsiveness. The introduction of DCBs provides materials with self-healing and controllable...

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Phosphatidylserine-targeting bis(zinc-dipicolylamine) farnesol inhibits ATP production in cancer cells to overcome multidrug resistance

Multidrug resistance significantly impedes the efficacy of cancer chemotherapy. Resistance often arises from the reduced cellular uptake of chemotherapeutic drugs, a process crucial for their cytotoxic...

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The role of filamentous membraneless organelle in 3UTR-mediated Protein-Protein interfaces and localization: TIGER Domain

Cells contain numerous membrane-less (MLOs) and multiple membrane-bound organelles. Most of the MLOs have a spherical shape except for a few organelles (that have a filamentous appearance, e.g. FXR1...

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Fabrication of the polyetherketoneketone-reinforced nano-hydroxyapatite composites as inspired by the cortical bone

•The cortical bone-inspired composites were produced successfully by 20 vol% poly-dopamine (pDA)-nano hydroxyapatite (nHA) and 2 wt% PVA/PEKK.•pDA modified nano hydroxyapatite (nHA) slurries can fabricate...

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Stretchable and self-healable lithium-ion batteries with all-in-one configuration

•The LIB exhibits both stretchability and self-healability.•The electrolyte and electrodes form fused interfaces by the exchange of imine bond.•The LIB can supply power upon stretch or after being cut...

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Mechanically Interlocked Biomacromolecules

Mechanical interlocking is a prominent phenomenon both in macroscopic objects and in microscopic molecules. Not only is it aesthetically appealing, it also leads to unique properties such as extraordinary...

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Exploring water−macromolecule interactions at the single-molecule level: A comprehensive review

Water is ubiquitous and indispensable on the Earth. Its importance has long been recognized on a macroscopic scale. However, it took a long time to comprehend the impact of water molecules on the microscopic...

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A visualizable strategy to real-time monitor chiral block copolypeptide assembly by AIE fluorescent probes

Aggregation-induced emission (AIE) luminogens show great potential in many applications. In this study, we have synthesized diblock copolymers poly (ethylene glycol) -b-poly (9-anthrylmethyl-L-lysine)...

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Temperature-Responsive Self-Assembly Nanochaperone Protects Green Fluorescent Proteins from Thermal Denaturation

Protein products perform important roles in the biochemistry field, but the thermal inactivation of proteins will increase the difficulty of their transport, storage and application. Therefore, improving...

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Supramolecular fluorescence biosensing based on macrocycles

Fluorescence sensing converts chemical events into measurable readings by utilizing fluorescence signals for the qualitative or quantitative detection of specific analytes. Supramolecular chemistry,...

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Optical absorption of supramolecular aggregates of vanadyl etioporphyrin-III in solutions and thin films

Relative abundance of vanadyl etio-porphyrin-III, VO-EtioP-III, a typical geoporphyrin, reaches its maximum in solid fossil fuels (coals). This determines the interest in studying supramolecular structure...

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Dynamic covalent epoxy network of hyperbranched-synergistic-supramolecular: Catalyst-free reprocessing, and application in carbon fiber composites recycling

Plastic recycling, especially the recycling of thermosets, is a crucial step towards improving waste management and achieving economic recycling. Here, a method utilizing non-covalent supramolecular...

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Poly[2]catenanes-based hydrogels prepared by hydroxyl-yne click chemistry

Polycatenanes as a typical type of mechanically interlocked polymers (MIP), composing of some interlocked cycles through topology bonding has been extensively investigated. However, the comprehension...

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High-sensitivity and damage redundant detection capable gel-state [BMIM][BF4] electronic skin for aerospace applications

Electronic skin (e-skin) holds significant potential for applications in robotics, Internet-of-things, and health monitoring. However, conventional e-skins often exhibit decreased sensitivity and delayed...

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Design of a supersoft, ultra-stretchable, and 3D printable hydrogel electrical bioadhesive interface for electromyography monitoring

•PEDOT:PSS-PAA-PAAm hydrogel is designed for electrical bioadhesive interface.•The high sensitivity of EMG monitoring is attributed to the hydrogel's excellent mechanical compatibility.•The tissue-like...

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Supramolecular gelators enabling chiral organogels for naked-eye enantiodifferentiation with wide accessibility and applicability

Techniques to acquire chiral information from molecules are essential for deciphering important biological processes and improving the performance of industrial chiral materials. Herein, we report novel...

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The dynamical signature and scaling of supramolecular assemblies

We present a brief overview of current investigations on the dynamics of supramolecular assemblies, with the focus on applying broadband dielectric spectroscopy (BDS) combined with different techniques....

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Thiol-5-methylene pyrrolones hydrogels with pH-tunable stress-relaxation and self-healing properties

Hydrogels containing dynamically crosslinked networks through covalent bonds have garnered substantial attention in both academia and technology sectors. This interest stems from their impressive mechanical...

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Perylene diimide supramolecular aggregates: Constructions and sensing applications

Perylene diimides (PDIs) with high fluorescence quantum yield and well π-conjugated plane have been widely studied to construct supramolecular aggregates via noncovalent interactions and to further...

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Exploring chemical space and structural diversity of supramolecular peptide materials

Searching chemical space and expanding the structural diversity of supramolecular self-assembly based on the development of combinatorial libraries is significant to the guided design of bio-inspired...

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