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Synovial Fibroblasts Directly Induce Th17 Pathogenicity via the Cyclooxygenase/Prostaglandin E2 Pathway, Independent of IL-23
Authors: Paulissen Sandra M. J. , van Hamburg Jan Piet , Davelaar Nadine , Asmawidjaja Patrick S. , Hazes Johanna M. W. , Lubberts Erik 
Published: July 2013

Abstract
Th17 cells are critically involved in autoimmune disease induction and severity. Recently, we showed that Th17 cells from patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) directly induced a proinflammatory loop upon interaction with RA synovial fibroblasts (RASF), including increased autocrine IL-17A production. To unravel the mechanism driving this IL-17A production, we obtained primary CD4+CD45RO+CCR6+ (Th17) cells and CD4+CD45RO+CCR6− (CCR6−) T cells from RA patients or healthy individuals and cocultured these with RASF. IL-1β, IL-6, IL-23p19, and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 expression and PGE2 production in Th17–RASF cultures were higher than in CCR6− T cell–RASF cultures. Cytokine neutralization showed that IL-1β and IL-6, but not IL-23, contributed to autocrine IL-17A induction. Importantly, treatment with celecoxib, a COX-2 inhibitor, resulted in significantly lower PGE2 and IL-17A, but not IFN-γ, production. Combined celecoxib and TNF-α blockade more effectively suppressed the proinflammatory loop than did single treatment, as shown by lower IL-6, IL-8, matrix metalloproteinase-1 and matrix metalloproteinase-3 production. These findings show a critical role for the COX-2/PGE2 pathway in driving Th17-mediated synovial inflammation in an IL-23– and monocyte-independent manner. Therefore, it would be important to control PGE2 in chronic inflammation in RA and potentially other Th17-mediated autoimmune disorders.
A Diametric Role for OX40 in the Response of Effector/Memory CD4+ T Cells and Regulatory T Cells to Alloantigen
Authors: Kinnear Gillian , Wood Kathryn J. , Fallah-Arani Farnaz , Jones Nick D. 
Published: July 2013

AbstractOX40 is a member of the TNFR superfamily that has potent costimulatory properties. Although the impact of blockade of the OX40–OX40 ligand (OX40L) pathway has been well documented in models of autoimmune disease, its effect on the rejection of allografts is less well defined. In this article, we show that the alloantigen-mediated activation of naive and memory CD4+ T cells results in the induction of OX40 expression and that blockade of OX40–OX40L interactions prevents skin allograft rejection mediated by either subset of T cells. Moreover, a blocking anti-OX40 had no effect on the activation and proliferation of T cells; rather, effector T cells failed to accumulate in peripheral lymph nodes and subsequently migrate to skin allografts. This was found to be the result of an enhanced degree of cell death among proliferating effector cells. In clear contrast, blockade of OX40–OX40L interactions at the time of exposure to alloantigen enhanced the ability of regulatory T cells to suppress T cell responses to alloantigen by supporting, rather than diminishing, regulatory T cell survival. These data show that OX40–OX40L signaling contributes to the evolution of the adaptive immune response to an allograft via the differential control of alloreactive effector and regulatory T cell survival. Moreover, these data serve to further highlight OX40 and OX40L as therapeutic targets to assist the induction of tolerance to allografts and self-Ags.
Francisella tularensisSchuS4 and SchuS4 Lipids Inhibit IL-12p40 in Primary Human Dendritic Cells by Inhibition of IRF1 and IRF8
Authors: Ireland Robin , Wang Rong , Alinger Joshua B. , Small Pamela , Bosio Catharine M. 
Published: July 2013

AbstractInduction of innate immunity is essential for host survival of infection. Evasion and inhibition of innate immunity constitute a strategy used by pathogens, such as the highly virulent bacterium Francisella tularensis, to ensure their replication and transmission. The mechanism and bacterial components responsible for this suppression of innate immunity by F. tularensis are not defined. In this article, we demonstrate that lipids enriched from virulent F. tularensis strain SchuS4, but not attenuated live vaccine strain, inhibit inflammatory responses in vitro and in vivo. Suppression of inflammatory responses is associated with IκBα-independent inhibition of NF-κBp65 activation and selective inhibition of activation of IFN regulatory factors. Interference with NF-κBp65 and IFN regulatory factors is also observed following infection with viable SchuS4. Together these data provide novel insight into how highly virulent bacteria selectively modulate the host to interfere with innate immune responses required for survival of infection.
Cutting Edge: Direct Recognition of Infected Cells by CD4 T Cells Is Required for Control of Intracellular Mycobacterium tuberculosis In Vivo
Authors: Srivastava Smita , Ernst Joel D. 
Published: July 2013

Abstract
Effector T cells control intracellular infection by secreting cytokines and through contact-dependent cytolysis. Because cytokines can diffuse and act at a distance, we determined whether cytokine diffusion is sufficient to control Mycobacterium tuberculosis or whether direct recognition of infected cells by CD4 T cells is required. Using MHC class II (MHC II) mixed bone marrow chimeras, we compared the bacterial burdens in lung myeloid cells that were capable (MHC II+/+) or not (MHC II−/−) of being recognized by CD4 T cells. MHC II+/+ cells had lower bacterial burdens than did MHC II−/− cells. CD4 T cell depletion increased the number of bacteria associated with MHC II+/+cells but not MHC II−/− cells, indicating that direct recognition of infected cells by CD4 T cells is required for control of intracellular M. tuberculosis. These results show that the effector mechanisms required for CD4 T cell control of distinct intracellular pathogens differ and that long-range cytokine diffusion does not contribute to control of M. tuberculosis.
Structures of Energetic Acetylene Derivatives HC≡CCH2ONO2, (NO2)3CCH2C≡CCH2C(NO2)3 and Trinitroethane, (NO2)3CCH3
Authors: Klapötke Thomas M. , Krumm Burkhard , Moll Richard , Penger Alexander , Sproll Stefan M. , Berger Raphael J. F. , Hayes Stuart A. , Mitzel Norbert W. 
Published: July 2013

Abstract
The molecular structures and relative ratios of the two conformers (anti and gauche) of HCCCH2ONO2 detected in the gas phase at room temperature have been determined by electron diffraction. The results are discussed on the basis of quantum chemical calculations. The molecular structures of (NO2)3CCH2C≡CCH2C(NO2)3 and (NO2)3CCH3 have been determined by X-ray diffraction. A109Ag NMR study was performed for silver trinitromethanide Ag[C(NO2)3] in various polar solvents.
Novel Insensitive Energetic Nitrogen-rich Polymers Based on Tetrazoles
Authors: Betzler Franziska M. , Boller Ruth , Grossmann Adriana , Klapötke Thomas M. 
Published: July 2013

Abstract
Nitrogen-rich polymers were synthesized by radical polymerization using the reaction of 5- aminotetrazole with methacryloyl chloride and acryloyl chloride, respectively. The nitrogen content of poly(methacrylamidotetrazole) and poly(acrylamidotetrazole), as well as the energetic character of these compounds was increased by nitration of the amido moiety. The products remained however insensitive and had a very good thermal stability. All substances were characterized by using vibrational spectroscopy (IR), mass spectrometry, elemental analysis, as well as multinuclear NMR spectroscopy. Additionally, the impact and friction sensitivities were determined by BAM standards, and also the sensitivity against electrostatic discharge was studied. The energetic properties were investigated by bomb-calorimetric measurements and calculations with the EXPLO5 software, and the thermal stability was investigated by differential scanning calorimetry. All compounds are thermally highly stable materials. The high stability of the polymers towards impact and friction and the good energetic character makes these polymers promising candidates for applications as environmentally friendly nitrogen-rich polymers
Synthesis of 6-Ethyl-1,2,9-trioxopyrrolo[3,2-f ]quinoline-8-carboxylic Acid
Authors: Al-As’ad Randa M. , El-abadelah Mustafa M. , Sabri Salim S. , Zahra Jalal A. , Voelter Wolfgang 
Published: July 2013

Abstract
Interaction of 6-amino-1-ethyl-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxylic ester (7) with chloral hydrate and hydroxylamine hydrochloride gave the corresponding isonitroso-acetamido derivative 8 which, upon treatment with concentrated sulfuric acid, was converted regioselectively into 1,2,9-trioxopyrrolo[ 3,2- f ]quinoline-8-carboxylic acid (3). This novel tricyclic system was isolated in good yield as a stable hydrate 3H. Structural assignments of the new compounds are based on microanalytical and spectral (MS and NMR) data
Single-crystal Data of Ternary Germanides RE2Nb3Ge4 (RE = Sc, Y, Gd–Er, Lu) and Sc2Ta3Ge4 with Ordered Sm5Ge4-type Structure
Authors: Reker Bastian , Matar Samir F. , Rodewald Ute Ch. , Hoffmann Rolf-Dieter , Pöttgen Rainer 
Published: July 2013

Abstract
Small single crystals of the Sm5Ge4-type (space group Pnma) germanides RE2Nb3Ge4 (RE = Sc, Y, Gd-Er, Lu) and Sc2Ta3Ge4 were synthesized by arc-melting of the respective elements. The samples were characterized by powder and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. In all structures, except for Sc2.04Nb2.96Ge4 and Sc2.19Ta2.81Ge4, the rare earth and niobium atoms show full ordering on the three crystallographically independent samarium sites of the Sm5Ge4 type. Two sites with coordination number 6 are occupied by niobium, while the slightly larger site with coordination number 7 is filled with the rare earth element. Small homogeneity ranges with RE=Nb and RE=Ta mixing can be expected for all compounds. The ordered substitution of two rare earth sites by niobium or tantalum has drastic effects on the coordination number and chemical bonding. This was studied for the pair Y5Ge4/Y2Nb3Ge4. Electronic structure calculations show larger charge transfer from yttrium to germanium for Y5Ge4, contrary to Y2Nb3Ge4 which shows stronger covalent bonding due to the presence of Nb replacing Y at two sites
Synthesis and Structure of 2,2,2- Nitrilotriacetyl Chloride with a Flat NC3 Pyramide
Authors: Klapötke Thomas M. , Krumm Burkhard , Moll Richard 
Published: July 2013

Abstract
The reaction of 2,2,2-nitrilotriacetic acid with phosphorus pentachloride furnished 2,2,2-nitrilotriacetyl chloride (1), a useful chemical intermediate for various further reactions. The compound has been fully characterized by multinuclear NMR spectroscopy, vibrational analysis (IR and Raman), mass spectrometry and elemental analysis. Furthermore, the crystal structure of 1 has been determined and discussed thoroughly, showing a NC3 unit with an unusual, nearly planar configuration
Coordination of N-Heterocyclic Carbene to H2SiX2 (X = Cl, OTf) and H3SiOTf (OTf = OSO2CF3): Synthesis of Donor-stabilized Parent Silylium Salts with Four- and Five-coordinate Silicon Atoms
Authors: Xiong Yun , Yao Shenglai , Driess Matthias 
Published: July 2013

Abstract
The reactivity of the N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) 1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2- ylidene towards dichlorosilane H2SiCl2, bis(trifluoromethanesulfonato)silane H2Si(OTf)2 (OTf = OSO2CF3), and silyl trifluoromethanesulfonate H3SiOTf has been investigated. It turned out that the coordination of the NHC ligand can occur stepwise to form the three neutral compounds (NHC)SiH2Cl2 (1), (NHC)2SiH2Cl2 (2), (NHC)SiH2(OTf)2 (3), as well as the two ion pairs [(NHC)SiH3]+(OTf-) (4) and [(NHC)2SiH3]+(OTf-) (5); the latter represent the first NHC adducts of the parent silylium cation (H3Si+). The multinuclear NMR and IR spectroscopic data of the products reflect the characteristics of four-, five-, and six-coordinate silane complexes. All new compounds were structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses
Hydroalumination versus Deprotonation of Alkynes with Sterically Demanding Substituents
Authors: Uhl Werner , Layh Marcus , Rhotert Ines , Wollschläger Agnes , Hepp Alexander 
Published: July 2013

Abstract
Treatment of sterically highly shielded terminal alkynes, H-C≡C-aryl, with dialkylaluminium and dialkylgallium hydrides, R2E-H, afforded by hydrogen release dimeric dialkylelement alkynides with a four-membered E2C2 heterocycle independent of the bulk of the aryl groups. A rare example of a monomeric alkynylaluminium compound was only obtained with very bulky CH(SiMe3)2 groups attached to the metal atoms and by salt elimination reaction. The steric shielding by the bulky aryl groups did not prevent condensation reactions. Hydroalumination of 1-(trimethylsilyl)-2-(2,6- dimethylphenyl)ethyne using Me2Al-H resulted in a divinyl compound by elimination of trimethylaluminium
Ligand Exchange at a Gold(I) Carbene Complex
Authors: Jahnke Mareike C. , Pape Tania , Hahn F. Ekkehardt 
Published: July 2013

Abstract
Gold complex [AuCl(NHC)] (NHC=N,N0-dipropylbenzimidazolin-2-ylidene) 1 undergoes facile substitution reactions at the gold(I) center. Treatment of 1 with anionic phenylacetylide or thiophenolate led to the neutral gold complexes 2 and 3, respectively. The cationic gold complexes [Au(NHC)(pyridine)](BF4) [4]BF4 and [Au2(NHC)2(4,4'-bipyridine)](BF4)2 [5](BF4)2 were obtained via abstraction of the chloro ligand from 1 and reaction with the appropriate amine. Reaction of 1 with AgBF4 in the presence of PPh3 instead of an amine led to an inseparable product mixture of the mixed NHC=PPh3 complex [6]BF4, the dicarbene complex [Au(NHC)2]BF4, [7]BF4, and [Au(PPh3)2]BF4, [8]BF4. Crystals of 2 and [6]BF4 were obtained, and X-ray diffraction structure analyses revealed that the gold(I) atoms are coordinated in a linear fashion by the NHC and the co-ligand
Syntheses and Crystal Structures of the Bromide-derivatized Lanthanoid(III) Ortho-Oxomolybdates(VI) LnBr[MoO4] (Ln = Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd– Lu)
Authors: Schustereit Tanja , Henning Harald , Schleid Thomas , Hartenbach Ingo 
Published: July 2013

Abstract
The lanthanoid(III) bromide ortho-oxomolybdates(VI) LnBr[MoO4] (Ln = Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd - Lu) crystallize triclinically in the space group P1 (a=686 - 689, b=713 - 741, c=1066 - 1121 pm, a =103 - 106, b =107 - 108, g = 92 - 95°) with Z =4. The crystal structure contains two crystallographically distinguishable Ln3+ cations, each one with a coordination number of seven plus one. (Ln1)3+ is surrounded by three bromide and four plus one oxide anions, while for (Ln2)3+ just one bromide and six plus one oxide anions belong to the coordination sphere. Considering the smallest lanthanoids, however, the distances to the farthest anions increase so much that their contribution to the coordination spheres becomes negligible in both cases. The polyhedra around (Ln1)3+ are connected to each other via common edges, which consist of two crystallographically identical Br- anions (Br1). Furthermore, the common structure of the LnBr[MoO4] series contains two crystallographically different, discrete [MoO4]2- ortho-oxomolybdate(VI) tetrahedra. Two plus one oxygen atoms of each [(Mo1)O4]2- unit are used to interconnect the polyhedra around (Ln1)3+ and (Ln2)3+ together with one Br- anion (Br2). The connection between two polyhedra around (Ln2)3+ is generated exclusively by two plus one oxygen atoms of two [(Mo2)O4]2- anions. The complete structural arrangement can be considered as a bundle of primitively packed 1
¥{LnBr[MoO4]} chains with two alternating motifs of linkage, which are running parallel along [012].
Nature of the Interfaces Between Stoichiometric and Under‐Stoichiometric MoO3 and 4,4′‐N,N′‐dicarbazole‐biphenyl: A Combined Theoretical and Experimental Study
Authors: Papadopoulos Theodoros A. , Meyer Jens , Li Hong , Guan Zelei , Kahn Antoine , Brédas Jean‐Luc 
Published: July 2013

AbstractA combination of density functional theory and experimental measurements via ultraviolet and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopies is used to explore the nature of the interface between the stoichiometric molybdenum trioxide (MoO3) or its under‐stoichiometric counterpart with oxygen vacancies, and an organic hole‐transport layer represented by 4,4′‐N,N′‐dicarbazole‐biphenyl (CBP). Upon adsorption of CBP, special attention is paid to i) the appearance of gap states and the reduction of the molybdenum oxide surface, and ii) the evolution of the work function. Very good agreement is found between theory and experiment. The near alignment of the CBP highest occupied molecular orbital with the Fermi level and the conduction band edge of molybdenum oxide points to facile hole collection or injection.
Modulation of food texture using controlled heteroaggregation of lipid droplets: Principles and applications
Authors: Mao Yingyi , McClements David Julian 
Published: June 2013

ABSTRACTThis article reviews the development and potential application of novel food‐grade materials based on heteroaggregation of oppositely charged particles. These particles typically consist of a hydrophobic lipid core and an electrically charged emulsifier shell. Heteroaggregation leads to the formation of emulsion‐based products that are highly viscous or gel‐like at much lower droplet concentrations than in nonaggregated systems. Heteroaggregation may therefore be useful for developing food products with novel textural characteristics or for creating reduced‐calorie versions of full fat foods. We give an overview of the principles of heteroaggregation, the relationship between emulsion microstructure and texture, and possible commercial applications of this method. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 130: 3833–3841, 2013
Dual stimuli responsive glycidyl methacrylate chitosan‐quaternary ammonium hybrid hydrogel and its bovine serum albumin release
Authors: He Mingyu , Chu Chih‐Chang 
Published: June 2013

ABSTRACTA new family of cationic hybrid hydrogels from two new positively charged aqueous soluble precursors, glycidyl methacrylate‐chitosan (GMA‐chitosan), and 2‐(acryloyloxy) ethyl trimethylammonium (AETA), was developed via a simple photocrosslinking fabrication method. These hybrid hydrogels have pendant quaternary ammonium functional groups on the AETA segments. The chemical composition of GMA‐chitosan/AETA hybrid hydrogels were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and their mechanical, swelling, and morphological properties were examined as a function of the composition of the hybrids as well as the effect of pH and ionic strength of the surrounding medium. GMA‐chitosan/AETA hybrid hydrogels show a porous network structure with average pore diameter 20–50 μm. The compression moduli of these hybrid hydrogels ranged from 27.24 to 28.94 kPa, which are significantly higher than a pure GMA‐chitosan (17.64 kPa). GMA‐chitosan/AETA hybrid hydrogel shows pH/ionic strength responsive swelling behavior because of the presence of the positive charge pendant groups. These hybrid hydrogels showed a sustained BSA protein release and a significantly lower initial burst release than a pure GMA‐chitosan hydrogel. The two aqueous soluble precursors and the cationic charge characteristics of the resulting GMA‐chitosan/AETA hybrid hydrogels may suggest that this new family of biomaterials may have promising applications as the pH responsive protein drug delivery vehicles. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 130: 3736–3745, 2013
Effects of surfactants on the microstructures of electrospun polyacrylonitrile nanofibers and their carbonized analogs
Authors: Aykut Yakup , Pourdeyhimi Behnam , Khan Saad A. 
Published: June 2013

ABSTRACTIn this study, the influence of surfactants on the processability of electrospun polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofibers and their carbonized analogs was investigated. The surfactants employed in this effort are Triton X‐100 (nonionic surfactant, SF‐N), sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) (anionic surfactant, SF‐A), and hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (HDTMAB) (cationic surfactant, SF‐C). Interactions between electrospun PAN and the surfactants, reflected in effects on as‐spun and carbonized nanofiber morphologies and microstructures, were explored. The results show that uniform nanofibers are obtained when cationic and anionic surfactants (surfactant free and nonionic surfactants) are utilized in the preparation of electrospun PAN. In contrast, a bead‐on‐a‐string morphology results when the aniconic and cationic surfactants are present, and defect structure is enhanced with cationic surfactant addition. Moreover, fiber breakage is observed when the nonionic surfactant Triton X‐100 is employed for electrospinning. After carbonizaition, the PAN polymers were observed to have less ordered structures with addition of any type of surfactant used for electrospinning and the disorder becomes more pronounced when the anionic surfactant is utilized. Owing to the fact that microstructure defects create midband gap states that enable more electrons to be emitted from the fiber, an enhancement of electron emission is observed for PAN electrospun in the presence of the anionic surfactant. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 130: 3726–3735, 2013
Hydrophobic and oil‐resistant coatings based on advanced green polyurethane dispersions
Authors: Rengasamy Senthilkumar , Mannari Vijay 
Published: July 2013

ABSTRACTIn recent years, there have been significant interests among scientists around the world to design smart coatings that combine the standard desirable mechanical and chemical resistance properties with additional functionalities such as oil and water repellency, hydrophobicity, self‐cleaning and gas barrier properties. In the present research work, advanced aqueous polyurethane dispersion (PUD) systems have been designed and developed using three different types of polyols as soft‐segments. These polyols differ in their chemical structure, functionality, polarity, and interfacial properties. The effects of soy‐based polyol, hydroxy‐terminated perfluoropolyether, and hydroxy‐terminated polydimethylsiloxane—on various mechanical properties of their uncross‐linked and cross‐linked films, and more specifically on their hydrophobicity and oil‐resistance (oleophobicity) have been studied. Hydrophobicity of these coatings has been characterized by their Dynamic Contact Angle measurements and their oleophobicity by n‐octane absorption method. The investigations showed that presence of fluorine and siloxane structures significantly improve the hydrophobicity and oil resistance of these coatings and it is possible to optimize these properties using suitable composition of PUDs. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 130: 3874–3884, 2013
Nickel‐multiwalled carbon nanotubes/polyvinylidene fluoride composites with high dielectric permittivity
Authors: Yang Dan‐dan , Xu Hai‐ping , Wang Jing‐rong , Wu Yi‐hua 
Published: June 2013

ABSTRACTComposites with nickel particles coated multiwalled carbon nanotubes (Ni‐MWNTs) embedded into polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) were prepared by solution blending and hot‐press processing. The morphology, structure, crystallization behavior, and dielectric properties of composites were studied. The results showed that the crystallization of PVDF was affected by Ni‐MWNTs. With the increment of Ni‐MWNTs, the content of β‐phase in PVDF increased. The dielectric permittivity was as high as 290 at 103 Hz when the weight fraction of Ni‐MWNTs was 10%. The results can be explained by the space charge polarization at the interfaces between the insulator and the conductor, and the formation of microcapacitance structure. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 130: 3746–3752, 2013