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Effective And Selective Dna Modification On Bacterial Membranes, Qian Tian, Yousef Bagheri, Puspam Keshri, Rigumula Wu, Kewei Ren, Qikun Yu, Mingxu You Jan 2021

Effective And Selective Dna Modification On Bacterial Membranes, Qian Tian, Yousef Bagheri, Puspam Keshri, Rigumula Wu, Kewei Ren, Qikun Yu, Mingxu You

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

With highly precise self-assembly and programmability, DNA has been widely used as a versatile material in nanotechnology and synthetic biology. Recently, DNA-based nanostructures and devices have been engineered onto eukaryotic cell membranes for various exciting applications in the detection and regulation of cell functions. While in contrast, the potential of applying DNA nanotechnology for bacterial membrane studies is still largely underexplored, which is mainly due to the lack of tools to modify DNA on bacterial membranes. Herein, using lipid-DNA conjugates, we have developed a simple, fast, and highly efficient system to engineer bacterial membranes with designer DNA molecules. We have …


Polymeric Nanoparticles Active Against Dual-Species Bacterial Biofilms, Jessa Marie V. Makabenta, Jungmi Park, Cheng-Hsuan Li, Aritra Nath Chattopadhyay, Ahmed Nabawy, Ryan F. Landis, Akash Gupta, Suzannah Schmidt-Malan, Robin Patel, Vincent M. Rotello Jan 2021

Polymeric Nanoparticles Active Against Dual-Species Bacterial Biofilms, Jessa Marie V. Makabenta, Jungmi Park, Cheng-Hsuan Li, Aritra Nath Chattopadhyay, Ahmed Nabawy, Ryan F. Landis, Akash Gupta, Suzannah Schmidt-Malan, Robin Patel, Vincent M. Rotello

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Biofilm infections are a global public health threat, necessitating new treatment strategies. Biofilm formation also contributes to the development and spread of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial strains. Biofilm-associated chronic infections typically involve colonization by more than one bacterial species. The co-existence of multiple species of bacteria in biofilms exacerbates therapeutic challenges and can render traditional antibiotics ineffective. Polymeric nanoparticles offer alternative antimicrobial approaches to antibiotics, owing to their tunable physico-chemical properties. Here, we report the efficacy of poly(oxanorborneneimide) (PONI)-based antimicrobial polymeric nanoparticles (PNPs) against multi-species bacterial biofilms. PNPs showed good dual-species biofilm penetration profiles as confirmed by confocal laser scanning microscopy. …


Exogenous Introduction Of Initiator And Executioner Caspases Results In Different Apoptotic Outcomes, Francesca Anson, S Thayumanavan, Jeanne A. Hardy Jan 2021

Exogenous Introduction Of Initiator And Executioner Caspases Results In Different Apoptotic Outcomes, Francesca Anson, S Thayumanavan, Jeanne A. Hardy

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The balance of pro-apoptotic and pro-survival proteins defines a cell's fate. These processes are controlled through an interdependent and finely tuned protein network that enables survival or leads to apoptotic cell death. The caspase family of proteases is central to this apoptotic network, with initiator and executioner caspases, and their interaction partners, regulating and executing apoptosis. In this work, we interrogate and modulate this network by exogenously introducing specific initiator or executioner caspase proteins. Each caspase is exogenously introduced using redox-responsive polymeric nanogels. Although caspase-3 might be expected to be the most effective due to the centrality of its role …


Persistent Radical Anion Polymers Based On Naphthalenediimide And A Vinylene Spacer, Sashi Debnath, Connor J. Boyle, Dongming Zhou, Bryan M. Wong, Kevin R. Kittilstved, Dhandapani Venkataraman Jan 2018

Persistent Radical Anion Polymers Based On Naphthalenediimide And A Vinylene Spacer, Sashi Debnath, Connor J. Boyle, Dongming Zhou, Bryan M. Wong, Kevin R. Kittilstved, Dhandapani Venkataraman

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Persistent n-doped conjugated polymers were achieved by doping the electron accepting PDNDIV and PFNDIVpolymers with ionic (TBACN) or neutral (TDAE) dopants. The great electron affinities, as indicated by the low LUMO levels of PDNDIV (−4.09 eV) and PFNDIV (−4.27 eV), facilitated the chemical reduction from either TBACN or TDAE. The low-lying LUMOs of the neutral polymers PDNDIV and PFNDIV were achieved by incorporation of vinylene spacers between the electron poor NDI units to increase the conjugation length without the use of an electron donor, and this was lowered further by an electron-withdrawing fluorinated N-substituent on the NDI moiety. The …


3' End Additions By T7 Rna Polymerase Are Rna Self-Templated, Distributive And Diverse In Character––Rna-Seq Analyses, Yasaman Gholamalipour, Aruni K. Mudiyanselage, Craig T. Martin Jan 2018

3' End Additions By T7 Rna Polymerase Are Rna Self-Templated, Distributive And Diverse In Character––Rna-Seq Analyses, Yasaman Gholamalipour, Aruni K. Mudiyanselage, Craig T. Martin

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Synthetic RNA is widely used in basic science, nanotechnology and therapeutics research. The vast majority of this RNA is synthesized in vitro by T7 RNA polymerase or one of its close family members. However, the desired RNA is generally contaminated with products longer and shorter than the DNA-encoded product. To better understand these undesired byproducts and the processes that generate them, we analyze in vitro transcription reactions using RNA-Seq as a tool. The results unambiguously confirm that product RNA rebinds to the polymerase and self-primes (in cis) generation of a hairpin duplex, a process that favorably competes with promoter driven …


High Energy Density In Azobenzene-Based Materials For Photo-Thermal Batteries Via Controlled Polymer Architecture And Polymer-Solvent Interactions, Seung Pyo Jeong, Lawrence A. Renna, Connor J. Boyle, Hyunwook S. Kwak, Edward Harder, Wolfgang Damm, Dhandapani Venkataraman Jan 2017

High Energy Density In Azobenzene-Based Materials For Photo-Thermal Batteries Via Controlled Polymer Architecture And Polymer-Solvent Interactions, Seung Pyo Jeong, Lawrence A. Renna, Connor J. Boyle, Hyunwook S. Kwak, Edward Harder, Wolfgang Damm, Dhandapani Venkataraman

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

Energy densities of ~510 J/g (max: 698 J/g) have been achieved in azobenzene-based syndiotactic-rich poly(methacrylate) polymers. The processing solvent and polymer-solvent interactions are important to achieve morphologically optimal structures for high-energy density materials. This work shows that morphological changes of solid-state syndiotactic polymers, driven by different solvent processings play an important role in controlling the activation energy of Z-E isomerization as well as the shape of the DSC exotherm. Thus, this study shows the crucial role of processing solvents and thin film structure in achieving higher energy densities.


Carbon Nanotubes And Graphene As Additives In 3d Printing, Lara A. Al-Hariri, Branden Leonhardt, Mesopotamia Nowotarski, James Magi, Kaelynn Chambliss, Thaís Venzel, Sagar Delekar, Steve Acquah Jan 2016

Carbon Nanotubes And Graphene As Additives In 3d Printing, Lara A. Al-Hariri, Branden Leonhardt, Mesopotamia Nowotarski, James Magi, Kaelynn Chambliss, Thaís Venzel, Sagar Delekar, Steve Acquah

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

3D printing is a revolutionary technology for the consumer and industrial markets. As the technology for 3D printing has expanded, the need for multi-materials that support fused deposition modeling and other forms of additive manufacturing is increasing. 3D printing filaments infused with carbon nanotubes and graphene are now commercially available, with the promise of producing conductive composites. This chapter explores some of the research, products, and challenges involved in bringing the next generation of functional printing materials to the consumer market.


Integrating Arsenic-Related Environmental Topics Into The Education Of The Next Generation Of Citizens For Arsenic-Hit Communities: Awareness And Mobilization, Julian Tyson Jan 2015

Integrating Arsenic-Related Environmental Topics Into The Education Of The Next Generation Of Citizens For Arsenic-Hit Communities: Awareness And Mobilization, Julian Tyson

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

No abstract provided.


Immobilization Of Scandium And Other Chemical Elements In Systems With Aquatic Macrophyte, S. A. Ostroumov, M. E. Johnson, Julian Tyson, B. Xing Jan 2015

Immobilization Of Scandium And Other Chemical Elements In Systems With Aquatic Macrophyte, S. A. Ostroumov, M. E. Johnson, Julian Tyson, B. Xing

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

No abstract provided.


Keeping Track Of Our Arsenic Intake: A Possible Citizen-Science Project, Julian Tyson Jan 2014

Keeping Track Of Our Arsenic Intake: A Possible Citizen-Science Project, Julian Tyson

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

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Non-Chromatographic Speciation Of Inorganic Arsenic By Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry With Flow Injection Hydride Generation With A Tetrahydroborate-Form Anion-Exchanger, N. Wang, Julian Tyson Jan 2014

Non-Chromatographic Speciation Of Inorganic Arsenic By Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry With Flow Injection Hydride Generation With A Tetrahydroborate-Form Anion-Exchanger, N. Wang, Julian Tyson

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

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Trace Determination Of Total Mercury In Rice By Conventional Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry, Lindsay R. Drennan-Harris, Sirinapa Wongwilawan, Julian Tyson Jan 2013

Trace Determination Of Total Mercury In Rice By Conventional Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry, Lindsay R. Drennan-Harris, Sirinapa Wongwilawan, Julian Tyson

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

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Determination Of Inorganic Arsenic In Water By A Quartz Crystal Microbalance, C Li, A. E. Basaran, Julian Tyson Jan 2013

Determination Of Inorganic Arsenic In Water By A Quartz Crystal Microbalance, C Li, A. E. Basaran, Julian Tyson

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Dispersive Liquid–Liquid Microextraction And Microsample Injection System Coupled With Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry For Inorganic Arsenic Speciation In Natural Waters, Latif Elci, Aydan Elci, Tiffany Berg, Julian Tyson Jan 2013

Dispersive Liquid–Liquid Microextraction And Microsample Injection System Coupled With Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry For Inorganic Arsenic Speciation In Natural Waters, Latif Elci, Aydan Elci, Tiffany Berg, Julian Tyson

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

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Improving The Accuracy And Precision Of An Arsenic Field Test Kit: Increased Reaction Time And Digital Image Analysis, James Kearns, Julian Tyson Jan 2012

Improving The Accuracy And Precision Of An Arsenic Field Test Kit: Increased Reaction Time And Digital Image Analysis, James Kearns, Julian Tyson

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

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Study Of The Interactions Between Elodea Canadensis And Cuo Nanoparticles, M. E. Johnson, S. A. Ostroumov, Julian Tyson, B. Xing Jan 2011

Study Of The Interactions Between Elodea Canadensis And Cuo Nanoparticles, M. E. Johnson, S. A. Ostroumov, Julian Tyson, B. Xing

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

No abstract provided.


Phytoprotective Influence Of Bacteria On Growth And Cadmium Accumulation In The Aquatic Plant Lemna Minor, Lisa M Stout, Elena N Dodova, Julian Tyson, Klaus Nusslein Jan 2010

Phytoprotective Influence Of Bacteria On Growth And Cadmium Accumulation In The Aquatic Plant Lemna Minor, Lisa M Stout, Elena N Dodova, Julian Tyson, Klaus Nusslein

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

No abstract provided.


Simultaneous Detection Of Selenium By Atomic Fluorescence And Sulfur By Molecular Emission By Flow-Injection Hydride Generation With On-Line Reduction For The Determination Of Selenate, Sulfate And Sulfite, Jf Tyson, Cd Palmer Jan 2009

Simultaneous Detection Of Selenium By Atomic Fluorescence And Sulfur By Molecular Emission By Flow-Injection Hydride Generation With On-Line Reduction For The Determination Of Selenate, Sulfate And Sulfite, Jf Tyson, Cd Palmer

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

No abstract provided.


Determination Of Lead In Wine And Rum Samples By Flow Injection-Hydride Generation-Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, L Elci, Z Arslan, Jf Tyson Jan 2009

Determination Of Lead In Wine And Rum Samples By Flow Injection-Hydride Generation-Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, L Elci, Z Arslan, Jf Tyson

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

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Insights Into The Chemical Biology Of Selenium, Rs Glass, Mj Berry, E Block, Ht Boakye, Ba Carlson, J Gailer, Gn George, Vn Gladyshev, Dl Hatfield, Ne Jacobsen, S Johnson, C Kahakachchi, R Kaminski, Sa Manley, H Mix, Ij Pickering, Ej Prenner, K Saira, A Skowronska, Jf Tyson, Pc Uden, Q Wu, Xm Xu, R Yamdagni, Y Zhang Jan 2008

Insights Into The Chemical Biology Of Selenium, Rs Glass, Mj Berry, E Block, Ht Boakye, Ba Carlson, J Gailer, Gn George, Vn Gladyshev, Dl Hatfield, Ne Jacobsen, S Johnson, C Kahakachchi, R Kaminski, Sa Manley, H Mix, Ij Pickering, Ej Prenner, K Saira, A Skowronska, Jf Tyson, Pc Uden, Q Wu, Xm Xu, R Yamdagni, Y Zhang

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

No abstract provided.


Determination Of Lead By Hydride Generation Atom Trapping Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, N Ertas, Z Arslan, Jf Tyson Jan 2008

Determination Of Lead By Hydride Generation Atom Trapping Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, N Ertas, Z Arslan, Jf Tyson

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

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Determination Of Trace Elements In Siliceous Samples By Icp-Ms After Precipitation Of Silicon As Sodium Fluorosilicate, Z Arslan, Jf Tyson Jan 2008

Determination Of Trace Elements In Siliceous Samples By Icp-Ms After Precipitation Of Silicon As Sodium Fluorosilicate, Z Arslan, Jf Tyson

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

No abstract provided.


High Throughput Sample Introduction System For The Analysis Of Drinking Waters And Wastewaters By Icp-Ms, M Mahar, Jf Tyson, K Neubauer, Z Grosser Jan 2008

High Throughput Sample Introduction System For The Analysis Of Drinking Waters And Wastewaters By Icp-Ms, M Mahar, Jf Tyson, K Neubauer, Z Grosser

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

No abstract provided.


The Arsenic Project: Creating Authentic Research Experiences For First-Year Undergraduates, Julian Tyson Jan 2008

The Arsenic Project: Creating Authentic Research Experiences For First-Year Undergraduates, Julian Tyson

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

No abstract provided.


Slurry Sampling For Determination Of Lead In Marine Plankton By Electrothermal Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, Z Arslan, Jf Tyson Jan 2007

Slurry Sampling For Determination Of Lead In Marine Plankton By Electrothermal Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, Z Arslan, Jf Tyson

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

No abstract provided.


Real And Composite Emission Lines As Internal Standards In The Determination Of As, Se And Sb By Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry, Fm Pan, Jf Tyson Jan 2007

Real And Composite Emission Lines As Internal Standards In The Determination Of As, Se And Sb By Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry, Fm Pan, Jf Tyson

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

No abstract provided.


Influences Of Cadmium And Zinc Interaction And Humic Acid On Metal Accumulation In Ceratophyllum Demersum, S Bunluesin, P Pokethitiyook, Gr Lanza, Jf Tyson, M Kruatrachue, Bs Xing, S Upatham Jan 2007

Influences Of Cadmium And Zinc Interaction And Humic Acid On Metal Accumulation In Ceratophyllum Demersum, S Bunluesin, P Pokethitiyook, Gr Lanza, Jf Tyson, M Kruatrachue, Bs Xing, S Upatham

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

No abstract provided.


Determination Of Methylmercury And Inorganic Mercury In Water Samples By Slurry Sampling Cold Vapor Atomic Absorption Spectrometry In A Flow Injection System After Preconcentration On Silica C-18 Modified, Sr Segade, Jf Tyson Jan 2007

Determination Of Methylmercury And Inorganic Mercury In Water Samples By Slurry Sampling Cold Vapor Atomic Absorption Spectrometry In A Flow Injection System After Preconcentration On Silica C-18 Modified, Sr Segade, Jf Tyson

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

No abstract provided.


Determination Of Selenium By Flow Injection Hydride Generation Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry, Pc Hernandez, Jf Tyson, Pc Uden, D Yates Jan 2007

Determination Of Selenium By Flow Injection Hydride Generation Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry, Pc Hernandez, Jf Tyson, Pc Uden, D Yates

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

No abstract provided.


Simultaneous Speciation Of Arsenic And Selenium In Human Urine By High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry, Fm Pan, Jf Tyson, Pc Uden Jan 2007

Simultaneous Speciation Of Arsenic And Selenium In Human Urine By High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry, Fm Pan, Jf Tyson, Pc Uden

Chemistry Department Faculty Publication Series

No abstract provided.