A Strategy for Synthesis of Ion‐Bonded Supramolecular Star Polymers by Reversible Addition‐Fragmentation Chain Transfer (RAFT) Polymerization

Tao, Kang; Lu, Dan; Bai, Ruke; Li, Hongfei; An, Lijia

doi:10.1002/marc.200800274

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“…However, the molecular weight of the copolymer obtained from the GPC measurement is much smaller than the expected value (Table 2). Such phenomenon was observed in the previous investigation of the ion‐bonded block/star copolymers 43, 59, 61. The probable reason is that the ion‐bonded star copolymer adsorbs more strongly onto the stationary phase than the PSt precursor.…”

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Electron tomographic analysis of synaptic ultrastructure

Burette

Lesperance

Crum

et al. 2012

J of Comparative Neurology

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Synaptic function depends on interactions among sets of proteins that assemble into complex supramolecular machines. Molecular biology, electrophysiology, and live-cell imaging studies have provided tantalizing glimpses into the inner workings of the synapse, but fundamental questions remain regarding the functional organization of these “nano-machines.” Electron tomography reveals the internal structure of synapses in three dimensions with exceptional spatial resolution. Here we report results from an electron tomographic study of axospinous synapses in neocortex and hippocampus of the adult rat, based on aldehyde-fixed material stabilized with tannic acid in lieu of postfixation with osmium tetroxide. Our results provide a new window into the structural basis of excitatory synaptic processing in the mammalian brain.

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confidence: 66%

Electron tomographic analysis of synaptic ultrastructure

Burette

Lesperance

Crum

et al. 2012

J of Comparative Neurology

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“…The polymer PTH was prepared via RAFT polymerization using CDB (Scheme ) as chain transfer agent (CTA), AIBN as initiator, and NMP as solvent at about 70 °C. The main advantage of RAFT polymerization was the controllability of molecular weight and low polydispersity index 19, 34–37. The number average molecular weight of the resulted polymer is 49,700 g/mol, with narrow polydispersity of 1.17, determined by GPC.…”

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A randomized controlled trial of an appearance‐focused intervention to prevent skin cancer

Hillhouse

Turrisi

Stapleton

et al. 2008

Cancer

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BACKGROUND Skin cancer represents a significant health threat with over 1.3 million diagnoses, 8000 melanoma deaths, and more than $1 billion spent annually for skin cancer healthcare in the US. Despite findings from laboratory, case-control, and prospective studies that indicate a link between youthful indoor tanning (IT) and skin cancer, IT is increasing among US youth. Appearance-focused interventions represent a promising method to counteract these trends. METHODS A total of 430 female indoor tanners were randomized into intervention or no intervention control conditions. Intervention participants received an appearance-focused booklet based on decision-theoretical models of health behavior. Outcome variables included self-reports of IT behavior and intentions, as well as measures of cognitive mediating variables. RESULTS Normative increases in springtime IT rates were significantly lower (ie, over 35%) at 6-month follow-up in intervention versus control participants with similar reductions in future intentions. Mediation analyses revealed 6 cognitive variables (IT attitudes, fashion attitudes, perceived susceptibility to skin cancer and skin damage, subjective norms, and image norms) that significantly mediated change in IT behavior. CONCLUSIONS The appearance-focused intervention demonstrated strong effects on IT behavior and intentions in young indoor tanners. Appearance-focused approaches to skin cancer prevention need to present alternative behaviors as well as alter IT attitudes. Mediational results provide guides for strengthening future appearance-focused interventions directed at behaviors that increase risk of skin cancer.

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“…[56] Stars in which the arms are connected to the core through ionic bonding have been described. [512,513] The approach has been exploited in synthesizing mikto-arm star polymers. [513] Thus, the PSt macro-RAFT agent 406 (Fig.…”

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Living Radical Polymerization by the RAFT Process - A Second Update

Moad¹,

Rizzardo²,

Thang³

2009

Aust. J. Chem.

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This paper provides a second update to the review of reversible deactivation radical polymerization achieved with thiocarbonylthio compounds (ZC(=S)SR) by a mechanism of reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) that was published in June 2005 (Aust. J. Chem. 2005, 58, 379-410). The first update was published in November 2006 (Aust. J. Chem. 2006, 59, 669-692). This review cites over 500 papers that appeared during the period mid-2006 to mid-2009 covering various aspects of RAFT polymerization ranging from reagent synthesis and properties, kinetics and mechanism of polymerization, novel polymer syntheses and a diverse range of applications. Significant developments have occurred, particularly in the areas of novel RAFT agents, techniques for end-group removal and transformation, the production of micro/nanoparticles and modified surfaces, and biopolymer conjugates both for therapeutic and diagnostic applications.

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A Strategy for Synthesis of Ion‐Bonded Supramolecular Star Polymers by Reversible Addition‐Fragmentation Chain Transfer (RAFT) Polymerization

Cited by 21 publications

References 25 publications

Electron tomographic analysis of synaptic ultrastructure

Electron tomographic analysis of synaptic ultrastructure

A randomized controlled trial of an appearance‐focused intervention to prevent skin cancer

Living Radical Polymerization by the RAFT Process - A Second Update

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