The preparation and characterization of [Cu(POP)(biq)][PF6] [Cu(xantphos)(biq)][PF6] are reported (biq = 1,1′-biisoquinoline, POP bis(2-(diphenylphosphanyl)phenyl)ether, xantphos (9,9-dimethyl-9H-xanthene-4,5-diyl)bis(diphenylphosphane). single crystal structure 0.5Et2O was determined compared to that in three salts [Cu(POP)(bq)]+ which bq 2,2′-biquinoline. P–C–P angle is 114.456(19)o [Cu(POP)(...

A d(8)-d(8) complex [Pt2(μ-P2O5(BF2)4](4-) (abbreviated Pt(pop-BF2)(4-)) undergoes two 1e(-) reductions at E1/2 = -1.68 and Ep = -2.46 V (vs Fc(+)/Fc) producing reduced Pt(pop-BF2)(5-) and superreduced Pt(pop-BF2)(6-) species, respectively. The EPR spectrum of Pt(pop-BF2)(5-) and UV-vis spectra of both the reduced and the superreduced complexes, together with TD-DFT calculations, reveal success...

Interferon (IFN)-γ is a potent proinflammatory molecule. However, few studies have investigated the expression levels of IFN-γ during pelvic organ prolapse (POP). In the present study, the expression levels and tissue localization of IFN-γ and its pathway-associated genes were detected in the vaginal walls of premenopausal females with POP and asymptomatic controls using quantitative polymerase...

Stealth liposomes can be used to extend the blood circulation time of encapsulated therapeutics. Inclusion of 2 molar % porphyrin-phospholipid (PoP) imparted optimal near infrared (NIR) light-triggered release of doxorubicin (Dox) from conventional sterically stabilized stealth liposomes. The type and amount of PoP affected drug loading, serum stability and drug release induced by NIR light. Ch...

INTRODUCTION Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is treated with a great variety of procedures and none is fully satisfactory. The aim of the study was to introduce and evaluate the effectives of laparoscopic trans teres vault suspension (LTTVS) technique as a new method for POP treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS In the years 2013-2014, eight symptomatic women with grades II-IV POP underwent LTTVS proce...

We present a design methodology and manufacturing process for the construction of articulated three-dimensional microstructures with features on the micron to centimeter scale. Flexure mechanisms and assembly folds result from the bulk machining and lamination of alternating rigid and compliant layers, similar to rigid-flex printed circuit board construction. Pop-up books and other forms of pap...