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Background: Nanocarrier delivery of small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) to silence cancer-associated genes is a promising method for cancer treatment. Here, we explored the role and mechanisms of PLAG NPs-delivered si-Notch1 in colorectal cancer (CRC). Results: High Notch1 expression was observed in both sensitive and resistant CRC tissues and cells. Notch1 silencing repressed proliferation and facilitates apoptosis of resistant CRC cells, and suppressed glycolysis and promoted pyroptosis in resistant CRC cells. Notch1 directly interacts with PCAF. Notch1 knockdown's suppressive effect on glycolysis was reversed by overexpression of PCAF. Moreover, a nanocarrier called PLAG NPs was built with a higher delivery efficiency compared with lipo2000. Si-Notch1 delivered by PLAG NPs efficiently overcame the CRC cells' 5-FU resistance and facilitated pyroptosis in a CRC mouse model. Conclusions: PLAG NPs carrying si-Notch1 had a great advantage in the extension of half-life circulation and targeting ability, providing a theoretical foundation for precise clinical treatment of CRC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A novel 1D alternating copper(II) chain complex of the composition {[Cu3(dmg)2(Hdmg)2(4,4′-bpy)]n⋅n[Cu(Hdmg)2(4,4′-bpy)]⋅0.5nH2dmg⋅5nH2O} (H2dmg = dimethylglyoxime, 4,4′-dpy = 4,4′-dipyridine) (1) was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The structure of1consists of neutral 1D alternating copper(II) chains [Cu3(dmg)2(Hdmg)2(4,4′-bpy)]n, [Cu(Hdmg)2(4,4′-bpy)] mononuclear units, noncoordinated H2dmg and lattice water molecules. 1D alternating copper(II) chains is built up of trinuclear unit, in which copper ions are linked by three kinds of bridging ligands: dmg, Hdmg and 4,4′-bpy. The authors also studied the electronic structure and orbital energies of1by DFT methods, and the results are consistent with UV-vis spectrum. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

A novel copper complex polymer {[Cu4(dmg)2(Hdmg)2(H2dmg)2(H2O)2](ClO4)2}∞ (H2dmg=dimethylglyoxime) has been synthesized and its structure was determined by X-ray single crystal diffraction methods. The complex polymer is like a 1D infinite chain with topological type as a sequence of fused rings connected by out-planar Cu&z.sbnd;O bonds, in which oximato groups (&z.dbnd6;N&z.sbnd;O−) act as two-dentate bridges to link center Cu2+ cations. This structure shows that oximes have great perspective in coordination chemistry and supramolecular polymer chemistry. Molecular structure and spectroscopic properties of the polymer complex were discussed in the article. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

The mol­ecule of the title trinuclear cadmium(II) complex, [Cd3Cl6(atrz)6] (atrz = 4-amino-1,2,4-triazole, C2H4N4), has a threefold axis of symmetry with three Cd atoms located on the threefold axis. The atrz ligands bridge neighbouring Cd atoms to form the trinuclear complex. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]