Aquaporin water channels: New perspectives on the potential role in inflammation.
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DOI: 10.1016/bs.apcsb.2018.11.010
Abstract: Aquaporins (AQPs) are a family of membrane water channel proteins that osmotically modulate water fluid homeostasis in several tissues; some of them also transport small solutes such as glycerol. At the cellular level, the AQPs… read more here.
Keywords: new perspectives; channels new; water; aquaporin water ... See more keywords
Polymer Flooding at an Adverse Mobility Ratio: Acceleration of Oil Production by Crossflow into Water Channels
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.7b00515
Abstract: Water channels are formed in highly permeable thief zones or in situations with a strong adverse mobility ratio, such as waterflood in heavy oil reservoirs. This paper discusses the effect of tertiary polymer injection on… read more here.
Keywords: oil production; water channels; adverse mobility; oil ... See more keywords
Porous organic cages as synthetic water channels
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-18639-7
Abstract: Nature has protein channels (e.g., aquaporins) that preferentially transport water molecules while rejecting even the smallest hydrated ions. Aspirations to create robust synthetic counterparts have led to the development of a few one-dimensional channels. However,… read more here.
Keywords: synthetic water; water; water channels; porous organic ... See more keywords
Artificial water channels: inspiration, progress, and challenges.
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DOI: 10.1039/c8fd00132d
Abstract: This article is based on the concluding remarks made in the Faraday Discussion Meeting on Artificial Water Channels. read more here.
Keywords: progress challenges; inspiration progress; channels inspiration; water channels ... See more keywords
The coming of age of water channels for separation membranes: from biological to biomimetic to synthetic.
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DOI: 10.1039/d1cs01061a
Abstract: Water channels are one of the key pillars driving the development of next-generation desalination and water treatment membranes. Over the past two decades, the rise of nanotechnology has brought together an abundance of multifunctional nanochannels… read more here.
Keywords: water channels; biological biomimetic; water; biomimetic synthetic ... See more keywords
Reactive oxygen species leave a damage trail that reveals water channels in Photosystem II
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DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aao3013
Abstract: This study illuminates the locations of water channels within Photosystem II, a large membrane protein complex. Photosystem II (PSII), a unique membrane-bound oxidoreductase, catalyzes light-driven oxidation of water to molecular oxygen. Although high-resolution structures of… read more here.
Keywords: psii; reactive oxygen; oxygen species; water ... See more keywords
Oriented chiral water wires in artificial transmembrane channels
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DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aao5603
Abstract: Chiral dipolar oriented water wires are observed inside artificial water channels embedded in supported bilayer membranes. Aquaporins (AQPs) feature highly selective water transport through cell membranes, where the dipolar orientation of structured water wires spanning… read more here.
Keywords: water; water channels; dipolar oriented; water wires ... See more keywords
Effect of Water Flows on Ship Traffic in Narrow Water Channels Based on Cellular Automata
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DOI: 10.1515/pomr-2017-0115
Abstract: Abstract In narrow water channels, ship traffic may be affected by water flows and ship interactions. Studying their effects can help maritime authorities to establish appropriate management strategies. In this study, a two-lane cellular automation… read more here.
Keywords: water; water channels; ship traffic; narrow water ... See more keywords
Inhibitors of Mammalian Aquaporin Water Channels
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms20071589
Abstract: Aquaporins (AQPs) are water channel proteins that are essential to life, being expressed in all kingdoms. In humans, there are 13 AQPs, at least one of which is found in every organ system. The structural… read more here.
Keywords: inhibitors mammalian; water; water channels; aquaporin water ... See more keywords