Water channel structure of alternative perfluorosulfonic acid membranes for fuel cells
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DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119559
Abstract: Abstract The use of fuel cells is strategic in the global energy system; their inclusion in eco-cars, avoiding CO 2 emission, represents a crucial enhancement for the environment. For this reason, any improvement in their… read more here.
Keywords: channel structure; fuel; fuel cells; water channel ... See more keywords
Bilayer versus Polymeric Artificial Water Channel Membranes: Structural Determinants for Enhanced Filtration Performances.
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DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c07425
Abstract: Artificial water channels (AWCs) and their natural aquaporin counterparts selectively transport water. They represent a tremendous source of inspiration to devise biomimetic membranes for several applications, including desalination. They contain variable water-channel constructs with adaptative… read more here.
Keywords: water permeability; water; channel; performances bilayer ... See more keywords
2.2 Å Cryo-EM Tetra-Protofilament Structure of the Hamster Prion 108-144 Fibril Reveals an Ordered Water Channel in the Center.
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DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c05479
Abstract: Fibrils of the hamster prion peptide (sHaPrP, sequence 108-144) were prepared in an acidic solution, and their structure was solved by cryogenic electron microscopy with a resolution of 2.23 Å based on the gold-standard Fourier… read more here.
Keywords: prion; ordered water; hamster prion; 108 144 ... See more keywords
Astrocytic water channel aquaporin-4 modulates brain plasticity in both mice and humans: a potential gliogenetic mechanism underlying language-associated learning
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DOI: 10.1038/mp.2017.113
Abstract: The role of astrocytes in brain plasticity has not been extensively studied compared with that of neurons. Here we adopted integrative translational and reverse-translational approaches to explore the role of an astrocyte-specific major water channel… read more here.
Keywords: brain plasticity; underlying language; water channel; brain ... See more keywords
Imidazole derivatives as artificial water channel building-blocks: structural design influence on water permeability.
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DOI: 10.1039/c8fd00024g
Abstract: A series of mono- and di-ureidoethylimidazole derivatives were tested as self-assembled supramolecular channels for water transport. Several structural behaviours were compared in order to gain insight on the structure-water transport activity relationship. The three main… read more here.
Keywords: building blocks; water; channel building; water channel ... See more keywords
A hydrogen bond-modulated soft nanoscale water channel for ion transport through liquid-liquid interfaces.
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DOI: 10.1039/d1sm00899d
Abstract: Ion transport through interfaces is of ubiquitous importance in many fields such as electrochemistry, emulsion stabilization, phase transfer catalysis, liquid-liquid extraction and enhanced oil recovery. However, the knowledge of interfacial structures that significantly affect ion… read more here.
Keywords: ion transport; water; water channel; liquid ... See more keywords
The water channel protein aquaporin 1 regulates cellular metabolism and competitive fitness in a global fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans
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DOI: 10.1111/1758-2229.12527
Abstract: In this study, an aquaporin protein, Aqp1, in Cryptococcus neoformans, which can lead either saprobic or parasitic lifestyles and causes life-threatening fungal meningitis was identified and characterized. AQP1 expression was rapidly induced (via the HOG… read more here.
Keywords: fungal pathogen; cryptococcus neoformans; competitive fitness; water channel ... See more keywords
The water channel AQP1 is expressed in human atherosclerotic vascular lesions and AQP1 deficiency augments angiotensin II‐induced atherosclerosis in mice
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DOI: 10.1111/apha.12853
Abstract: The water channel aquaporin 1 (AQP1) promotes endothelial cell migration. It was hypothesized that AQP1 promotes neovascularization and growth of atherosclerotic plaques. read more here.
Keywords: water; water channel; channel aqp1; aqp1 expressed ... See more keywords
Cyclic γ-Peptides With Transmembrane Water Channel Properties
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DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.00368
Abstract: Self-assembling peptides can be used to design new materials for medical and biological applications. Here we synthesized and characterized two novel cyclic γ-peptides (γ-CPs) with hydrophobic inner surfaces. The NMR and FT-IR studies confirmed that… read more here.
Keywords: transmembrane water; water; peptides transmembrane; cyclic peptides ... See more keywords
Enhancing Flow Field Performance of a Small Circulating Water Channel Based on Porous Grid Plate
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DOI: 10.3390/app10155103
Abstract: Low-cost and high-efficiency circulating water channels are widely used in the hydrodynamic tests of an underwater device. The current research mainly focuses on obtaining a better velocity uniformity of the test section by optimizing the… read more here.
Keywords: test section; circulating water; water channel; test ... See more keywords