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Selective enhancement of (6–4) photoproduct formation in dithymine dinucleotides driven by specific sugar puckering

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, 22,3025-3034
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00279B, Paper
Jouda Jakhlal, Clément Denhez, Stéphanie Coantic-Castex, Agathe Martinez, Dominique Harakat, Thierry Douki, Dominique Guillaume, Pascale Clivio
Evidence is presented that (6–4) photoproduct formation between two thymine residues in dinucleotide analogues is significantly and specifically enhanced when the 5''- and 3''-end sugar puckering are mainly north and south, respectively.
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Photochromism of phenazine-2,3-diol derivatives through excited state intermolecular proton transfer based on keto–enol tautomerization

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00387J, Paper
Open Access
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Kazuki Ohira, Kumpei Kozuka, Naoki Kaneda, Masahiro Yamamoto, Keiichi Imato, Yousuke Ooyama
It was found that phenazine-2,3-diol derivatives exhibit photochromism through excited state intermolecular proton transfer (ESInterPT) processes based on keto–enol tautomerization.
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Charge-transfer inclusion complex formation of the tropylium cation with prism[6]arenes

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00423J, Communication
Guojiao Zhang, Channi Cheng, Zhengxiang Li, Dezhi Zhao, Chengyou Han
We report that charge-transfer (CT) inclusion complexes were formed between prism[6]arenes and tropylium cation. Additionally, the CT complex showed Cl/Ag+ responsiveness which can be easily monitored by the naked eye.
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Nickel-catalysed regio- and stereoselective hydrocyanation of alkynoates and its mechanistic insights proposed by DFT calculations

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00380B, Communication
Shigeru Arai, Koichi Nakazawa, Xiao-Fei Yang, Masaya Nakajima, Shinji Harada, Atsushi Nishida
This work discloses the origin of regio- and stereoselectivity of hydrocyanation of alkynoates.
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3-Halo-5,6-dihydro-4H-1,2-oxazine N-oxides as synthetic equivalents of unsaturated nitrile oxides in the [3 + 2]-cycloaddition with arynes: synthesis of substituted 3-vinyl-1,2-benzisoxazoles

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00391H, Communication
Alexander A. Lukoyanov, Svetlana A. Aksenova, Andrey A. Tabolin, Alexey Yu. Sukhorukov
3-Halo-1,2-oxazine N-oxide derivatives act as surrogates of vinyl nitrile oxides in tandem [3 + 2]-cycloaddition/[3 + 2]-cyclofragmentation with arynes leading to benzisoxazoles.
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Electro-oxidative three-component cascade coupling of isocyanides with elemental sulfur and amines for the synthesis of 2-aminobenzothiazoles

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00432A, Paper
Peng-Fei Huang, Jia-Le Fu, Ying Peng, Jian-Hong Fan, Long-Jin Zhong, Kewen Tang, Yu Liu
2-Aminobenzothiazoles are commonly encountered in various functional compounds. Herein, we disclose an electro-oxidative three-component reaction for the effective synthesis of 2-aminobenzothiazoles under mild conditions, utilizing non-toxic and abundant elemental sulfur...
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Revisiting Biginelli-like Reactions: Solvent Effects, Mechanisms, Biological Applications and Correction of Several Literature Reports

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00272E, Paper
Brenno A. D. Neto, Pedro Beck, Arthur Leitão, Yasmin Santana, Jose R. Correa, Carime Vitória da Silva Rodrigues, Daniel Machado, Guilherme Matos, Luciana Machado Ramos, Claudia Cristina Gatto, Carlos Kleber Z. Andrade, Sarah Caldas
This study critically reevaluates reported Biginelli-like reactions using a Kamlet-Abboud-Taft-based solvent effect model. Surprisingly, structural misassignments were discovered in certain multicomponent reactions, leading to the identification of pseudo three-component derivatives...
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Photoproperties of Favipiravir and their 6-Substituted Analogues: Fluorescence Controlled through Halogen Substitution and Tautomerism

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00397G, Paper
Angel H Romero, Marcos Couto, Ivan E Romero, German Fuentes, Matías N. Möller
Herein, we showed the photophysical properties of the favipiravir and their 6-substituted analogues. Also, we interpreted the origin of the fluorescence of the favipiravir and their 6-substituted analogues as function...
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TEMPO/PhI(OAc)2 promotes the α-aminophosphinoylation of alcohols with amines and H-phosphine oxides in aqueous medium

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00302K, Communication
Qiang Huang, Xin Jin, Lvjia Wu, Jiangdong Li, Qianlu Xing, Xianheng Wang, Changkuo Zhao
The aminophosphinoylation of alcohols with amines and H-phosphine oxides provides an efficient and mild approach to access various α-aminoalkylphosphine oxides in good yields with good tolerance of functional groups using H2O as a clean solvent.
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Measuring local pH at interfaces from molecular tumbling: A concept for designing EPR-active pH-sensitive labels and probes

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00167B, Paper
Open Access
Maxim A. Voinov, Nicholas Nunn, Roshan Rana, Atli Davidsson, Alex I. Smirnov, Tatyana I. Smirnova
EPR-based local pH measurements based on changes in rotational dynamics of spin-bearing molecules upon protonation.
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Facile synthesis of tetrahydroquinoline containing dithiocarbamate derivatives via one-pot sequential multicomponent reaction

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00490F, Communication
SIDDHARTHA KUMAR SENAPATI, Anit Pal, Animesh Das
An efficient sequential multi-component method for the synthesis of tertrahydroquinoline containing dithiocarbamate has been developed. This reaction involved a boronic acid-catalyzed reduction of quinoline to tertrahydroquinoline, followed by nucleophilic addition...
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A Highly Diastereoselective One-Pot Ugi/Radical Spirocyclization/Aza-Michael Addition Sequence

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00610K, Communication
Chandra Volla, Salman Khan, Abhradeep Chatterjee, Akshay Murali Nair
We hereby report a highly diastereoselective synthesis of chalcogenated azaspirotricycles via a one-pot Ugi/spirocyclization/ aza-Michael addition sequence. The reaction proceeded via a key visible light mediated spirocyclization step under mild,...
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K2CO3-Mediated (3+3-1) Annulation of 1,3-Acetonedicarboxylates with 2-Fluoro-1-nitroarenes: Synthesis of Indoles

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00488D, Paper
Meng-Yang Chang, Chin-Huey Ho, Hsing-Yin Chen
The K2CO3-mediated one-pot reaction of 1,3-acetonedicarboxylates with 2 equiv. of substituted 2-fluoro-1-nitrobenzenes has been developed to synthesize various 2,3-dicarboxylate indoles via a tandem (3 + 3 − 1) annulation pathway....
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Getting Started with CSS Shapes: Wrapping content around custom paths

Using CSS Shapes we can create experiences that we have never been able to create on the web before.




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The Hobbit Experience 2014: Adding WebRTC gameplay to the Hobbit Experience

Learn how North Kingdom built an immersive multimedia experience optimized for modern mobile browsers using Web RTC




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Rolling out Public Key Pinning with HPKP Reporting




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Lost your baggage in transit? You might find it in Alabama

Every year, nearly 25 million bags are lost in transit out of 4.3 billion 




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As India builds its newest airports, it needs robust, fail-proof SOPs

A near air mishap on Bengaluru skies that put the lives of 430 people in danger shows safety risk norms require constant refresh




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Profits offer hope of soft landing to Spicejet

Apart from swift settlement with former owners, the airline urgently needs an immediate infusion of cash




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From geopolitics strife to a war of words between two aviation giants

Qatar Airways and Airbus lock horns over safety concerns




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Aviation industry shifts focus to digital

The pandemic has helped usher in automated touchpoints for tech-savvy flight passengers




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First-ever gravity-defying plane swap set for April 24

Two pilots will swap planes mid-air




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Evolution of security in aviation

Data and technology need to be adopted




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Electric aircraft set to transform urban mobility 

Investors are pouring in billions of dollars into eVTOL project (electric vertical take offs and landing aircraft) to ferry passengers




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UDAN flies high despite the odds

The scheme has made short commutes via flight accessible to over 92 lakh people




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Redressing flaws: IndiGo needs to tweak its way

How the human element can help the airline appease passengers and employees




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Slots scarcity hits Indian airlines’ flight roadmap

The solution demands a comprehensive expansion of airside capacity across the country, but that has not materialised




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Cabin crew with an invisible cape 

Being a cabin crew member is not a mere job, but an ineffable life experience




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Why do planes leave a white trail behind them?




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Embraer expects capacity dynamics to tilt demand in its favour

The plane maker’s current foray attempts to shed the tentativeness that overshadowed its earlier endeavours




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Navigating newer disruptions with maximum agility

Focusing on hyper-personalisation, using the right communication tools and platforms, engaging with the customers at the right time and place will give a much-needed fillip to the industry




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Reviving businesses will benefit from air cargo’s growth

India’s air cargo industry is well positioned to scale up further, thanks to a strong airport cargo infrastructure




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Compliance with regulation: Staying ahead is key




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Why has private capital not been taken to Indian aviation 

With banks becoming increasingly cautious and credit flows tightening, private capital must be explored and enticed




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 Instagram downgrades quality of less popular videos

Last year, Meta had admitted in a blog to having separate encoding configurations for different videos based on how popular they were




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Google brings AI-powered Gmail writing tools and ‘Polish’ to more users

Google is expanding its generative AI-powered email drafting tools to more users with new and enhanced shortcuts on web and mobile




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GitHub unveils multi-model Copilot, Spark for AI developers

Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet will be available via GitHub Copilot starting today and Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro will be available in the coming weeks




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Google’s moneymaking machine still pumping out massive profits despite multiple threats

Google is still thriving while the company navigates through a pivotal shift to artificial intelligence and battles regulators trying to topple its internet empire




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OpenAI builds first chip with Broadcom and TSMC, scales back foundry ambition

OpenAI is working with Broadcom and TSMC to build its first in-house chip designed to support its artificial intelligence systems, per sources




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Elon Musk's xAI in talks to raise funding valuing it at $40 billion: Report

Earlier in October, OpenAI raised $6.6 billion in funding from investors which could value the company at $157 billion




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As Bitcoin nears all-time high, WazirX investors are in pain over their locked crypto funds

Bitcoin was inching towards its March 2024 all-time-high price of $73,750.07, but those whose crypto assets are locked with the WazirX exchange after a cyberattack are anxious about missing out




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ChatGPT will now work as a search engine as OpenAI partners with some news outlets

OpenAI is launching a ChatGPT-powered search engine that could put the artificial intelligence company in direct competition with search giant Google




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Chinese researchers develop AI model for military use on back of Meta's Llama

ChatBIT was fine-tuned and "optimised for dialogue and question-answering tasks in the military field", the paper said




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Amazon's improving retail sales boost third-quarter profit, revenue beats estimates

Like its tech peers, Amazon said it expected higher capital expenditures for the foreseeable future to help develop artificial intelligence software




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Dropbox to lay off 20% of its workforce

Last year in April, Dropbox fired 16% of the workforce for similar reasons due to a decrease in cloud growth and spent money in hiring AI specialists instead




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Perplexity AI CEO says “still haven’t gotten” a green card amid immigration debate ahead of U.S. Presidential Election 2024

Srinivas went on to work with OpenAI for a year before co-founding Perplexity AI in 2022




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Transformation Stories #4 A New Podcast Interview With Me (Rob Larsen)

Check out yours truly on an episode of Atlas Systems’ Transformation Stories. A hands-on leader and change-maker with 20 years of experience, Rob Larsen remains at the forefront of software-led innovation – in financial services and the larger enterprise world. In this all-new conversation with Atlas Systems, Larsen offers insights into finding the right pace […]




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I Didn’t Realize How Much I Rely on GitHub Codespaces Until This week

How much do I rely on GitHub Codespaces for open source development? Super double-plus much. I can illustrate exactly how much with one short anecdote. Gulp 5 was recently released and I created several PRs across repos in the H5BP organization to update Gulp across the board. I missed one issue with the encoding of […]




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Out-of-pocket expenditure on health in Kerala is highest in country despite increased State investments

National Health Accounts figures show the per capita out-of-pocket expenditure on health in Kerala stands at ₹7,889. However, Kerala also tops the list when it comes to the per capita government spending on health, at ₹4,338




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WHO certifies Egypt as malaria-free; calls it ‘historic feat’ ending ancient scourge

Globally, 44 countries and one territory have now been certified as malaria-free