The Cover Feature shows a molecular complex formed between the Z-isomer of an indigo-based photoswitch and lithium cation. formation this stabilizes slows thermal relaxation rate photoswitch. In contrast, uncomplexed molecules have faster rate, as shown by motion blur. image designed Julie Liu (SIAIS, ShanghaiTech University). More information can be found in Research Article Bo Qiao co-workers.

a simple and efficient method for the synthesis of quinolines and polycyclic quinolines using li+ modified nanoporous na+-montmorillonite is described. this new nanocatalyst proceeds via friedlander annulation under solvent-free conditions. it describes our observations about a trend of catalytic activity of lithium cation in nanoporous na+-montmorillonite. in this study, several types of 1,3-d...

Na+-gated nonselective cation channel from lobster olfactory projection neurons. J. Neurophysiol. 80: 3387-3391, 1998. A nonselective cation channel specifically activated by intracellular Na+ was identified in cell-free patches taken from cultured lobster olfactory projection neurons. Na+ reversibly activates the channel in a concentration-dependent manner, with a "half-effect" Na+ concentrati...

Elongation factor G (EF-G) can support a GTPase activity in vitro even in the absence of ribosomes when propan-2-ol is present [GTPasep; De Vendittis, Masullo & Bocchini (1986) J. Biol. Chem. 261, 4445-4450]. In the present work the GTPasep activity of EF-G was further studied by investigating (i) the effect of ionic environment on GTPasep and (ii) the influence of propan-2-ol on the molecular ...

introduction: lithium salts are known as effective psychotropic medicine for treatment bipolar disorder and may be used to treat alcoholism, schizoaffective disorders, and cluster headaches. the antioxidant activity and immunomodulatory effects of prospective lithium compounds have been investigated in this work. materials and methods: the antioxidant properties were studied by the voltammetry ...