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Mg/Fe-LDH: An efficient promoter for the synthesis of tetrahydrospiro[pyrazole-4,5′-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine] derivatives 

Hibot, Achraf; Fadili, Hicham; Hafid, Abderrafia; Lebreton, Jacques; Pujol, Maria Dolors; Khouili, Mostafa (2025-12-15)

The synthesis of tetrahydrospiro[pyrazole-4,5'-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine] derivativesusing Mg/Fe-LDH as a heterogeneous catalyst was reported. This methodology usedfor the condensation of pyrazolones with aldehydes in a basic ...

3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, synthetic cathinones and psychedelics: From recreational to novel psychotherapeutic drugs 

López Arnau, Raúl; Camarasa García, Jordi; Carbó Banús, Marcel·lí; Nadal-Gratacós, Núria; Puigseslloses, Pol; Espinosa-Velasco, María; Urquizu, Edurne; Escubedo Rafa, Elena; Pubill Sánchez, David (2025-12-15)

The utility of classical drugs used to treat psychiatric disorders (e.g.,antidepressants, anxiolytics) is often limited by issues of lack of efficacy, delayed onset of action or side effects. Psychoactive substances have ...

A polycyclic scaffold identified by structure-based drug design effectively inhibits the human P2X7 receptor 

Kim, Yong-Chul; Müller, Christa E.; Kolocouris, Antonios; Vázquez Cruz, Santiago; Mansoor, Steven E; Oken, Adam C.; Turcu, Andreea L.; Tzortzini, Eva; Georgiou, Kyriakos; Nagel, Jessica; Westermann, Franka G.; Barniol-Xicota, Marta; Seidler, Jonas; Kim, Ga-Ram; Lee, So-Deok; Nicke, Annette (2025-12-05)

TheP2X7receptorisanATP-gated ion channel that activates inflammatory pathways involved in diseases such as cancer, atherosclerosis, and neurodegeneration. However, despite the potential benefits of blocking overactive ...

Novel molecular mechanism driving neuroprotection after soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibition: Insights for Alzheimer's disease therapeutics 

Griñán Ferré, Christian; Jarne Ferrer, Júlia; Bellver Sanchis, Aina; Codony Gisbert, Sandra; Puigoriol Illamola, Maria Dolors; Sanfeliu, Coral; Oh, Yumin; Lee, Seulki; Vázquez Cruz, Santiago; Pallàs i Llibería, Mercè, 1964- (2025-08-01)

Background Neuroinflammation is widely recognized as a significant hallmark of Alzheimer's disease (AD). To combat neuroinflammation, the inhibition of the soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) enzyme has been demonstrated ...

A review of vancomycin, gentamicin and amikacin population pharmacokientic models in neonates and infants. 

Albanell Fernández, Marta; Bastida Fernández, Carla; Rodríguez Reyes, Montse; Soy Muner, Dolors (2025-11-07)

Abstract Population pharmacokinetic (popPK) models are an essential tool when implementing therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) and to overcome dosing challenges in neonates in clinical practice. Since vancomycin, gentamicin, ...

Synthesis of the ABC Core of Daphniphyllum Alkaloids with a [5-6-7] Azatricyclic Scaffold via Ring Expansion of Azabicyclic and Azatricyclic Building Blocks 

Marquès, Clàudia; González-Lizana, David; Diaba, Faïza; Bonjoch i Sesé, Jose (2025-07-31)

The [5–6–7] azatricyclic ABC core, found in several Daphniphyllum alkaloids, has been synthesized through a novel route involving ring expansion of a perhydroindolone to afford the AC ring system and a radical B ring closure ...

Impact of a high-fat diet on spatial learning and memory: the role of sex, <em>APOE</em> genotype, and postnatal chlorpyrifos exposure.  

Guardia Escoté, Laia; Biosca Brull, Judit; Blanco, Jordi; Cabré, Maria; Basaure, Pia; Pérez Fernández, Cristian; Sánchez Santed, Fernando; Domingo, José L.; Colomina, Maria Teresa (2025-07-23)

Environmental factors, such as exposure to neurotoxicants and diet, play a critical role in shaping cognitive</p><p>function, particularly in genetically susceptible individuals. Chlorpyrifos (CPF), an organophosphate ...

PPARβ/δ attenuates hepatic fibrosis by reducing SMAD3 phosphorylation and p300 levels via AMPK in hepatic stellate cells 

Zhang, Meijian; Barroso Fernández, Emma; Peña, Lucía; Rada, Patricia; Valverde, Ángela M.; Wahli, Walter; Palomer Tarridas, Francesc Xavier; Vázquez Carrera, Manuel (2025-10-14)

The role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)β/δ in hepatic fibrosis remains a subject of debate. Here, we examined the effects of a PPARβ/δ agonist on the pathogenesis of liver fibrosis and the activation ...

Synthesis of Tetra-ortho-Methoxylated Azobenzene Photoswitches via Sequential Catalytic C-H Activation and Methoxylation 

Ruiz-Soriano, Albert; Lamelza, Lara; Pizzamiglio, Elena; Just Baringo, Xavier (2025-04-23)

Functionalized tetra-ortho-methoxyazobenzenes have been prepared in a two-step approach based on palladium-catalyzed C–H ortho bromination of azobenzenes, followed by copper-catalyzed methoxylation. The method has shown a ...

Molecular Surface Quantification of Multi-Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles Using UV-Vis Spectroscopy Deconvolution 

Potts, Jordan C.; Jain, Akhil; Amabilino, David B.; Rawson, Frankie J.; Pérez García, M. Lluïsa (Maria Lluïsa) (2024-01-03)

Multifunctional gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are of great interest, owing to their vast potential for use in many areas including sensing, imaging, delivery, and medicine. A key factor in determining the biological activity ...

Wireless Electrical-Molecular Quantum Signalling for Cancer Cell Induced Death 

Jain, Akhil; Gosling, Jonathan; Liu, Shaochuang; Wang, Han; Stone, Eloise M.; Pérez García, M. Lluïsa (Maria Lluïsa); Amabilino, David B.; Fromhold, Mark; Smith, Stuart; Rahman, Ruman; Long, Yi-Tao; Turyanska, Lyudmila; Rawson, Frankie J. (2024-03-01)

<p>Quantum biological electron tunnelling (QBET) underpins cellular behaviour. Control of</p><p>electrical-molecular communication could revolutionise the development of disruptive</p><p>technologies for understanding and ...

AAV-mediated SIRT1 overexpression in skeletal muscle activates oxidative capacity but does not prevent insulin resistance 

Vilà Prats, Laia; Roca, Carles; Elias, Ivet; Casellas, Alba; Lage Rodrigues, Luis Ricardo; Franckhauser, Sylvie; Bosch i Tubert, Fàtima (2024-12-17)

Type 2 diabetes is characterized by triglyceride accumulation and reduced lipid oxidation capacity in skeletal muscle. SIRT1 is a key protein in the regulation of lipid oxidation and its expression is reduced in the skeletal ...

Synthetic approaches to multifunctional indenes 

Mesquida Estévez, Ma. Neus; López Pérez, Sara; Dinarès Milà, M. Immaculada; Alcalde Pais, Ma. Ermitas (María de las Ermitas) (2018-03-08)

The synthesis of multifunctional indenes with at least two different functional groups has not yet been extensively explored. Among the plausible synthetic routes to 3,5-disubstituted indenes bearing two different functional ...

Endoplasmic reticulum stress downregulates PGC-1α in skeletal muscle through ATF4 and an mTOR-mediated reduction of CRTC2 

Montori Grau, Marta; Aguilar, David; Zarei, Mohammad; Pizarro Delgado, Javier; Palomer Tarridas, Francesc Xavier; Vázquez Carrera, Manuel (2022-04-28)

Background Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) coactivator 1α (PGC-1α) downregulation in skeletal muscle contributes to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Here, we examined the effects of ...

Differential effects of high consumption of fructose or glucose on mesenteric arterial function in female rats 

Shaligram, Sonali; Sangüesa Puigventós, Gemma; Akther, Farjana; Alegret i Jordà, Marta; Laguna Egea, Juan Carlos; Rahimian, Roshanak (2019-03-14)

We have recently shown that type of supplemented simple sugar, not merely calorie intake, determines adverse effects on metabolism and aortic endothelial function in female rats. The aim of the current study was to investigate ...

The Contribution of Epigenetic Inheritance Processes on Age-Related Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer's Disease 

Bellver Sanchis, Aina; Pallàs i Llibería, Mercè, 1964-; Griñán Ferré, Christian (2022-02-11)

: During the last years, epigenetic processes have emerged as important factors for many neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). These complex diseases seem to have a heritable component; however, ...

Behaviour and cognitive changes correlated with hippocampal neuroinflammaging and neuronal markers in female SAMP8, a model of accelerated senescence 

Griñán Ferré, Christian; Palomera Ávalos, Verónica; Puigoriol Illamola, Dolors; Camins Espuny, Antoni; Porquet Costa, David; Plá, Virginia; Aguado Tomàs, Fernando; Pallàs i Llibería, Mercè, 1964- (2017-02-28)

Senescence accelerated mice P8 (SAMP8) is a phenotypic model of age, characterized by deficits in memory and altered behaviour. Here determined the effect of age in SAMP8, compared with the resistant strain, SAMR1, in ...

Por qué el azúcar de la fruta es bueno para la salud y el de los procesados no 

Laguna Egea, Juan Carlos; Alegret Jorda, Marta (2022-11-09)

El consumo de fruta como tal en nuestra dieta es saludable. Procesada o disuelta en líquidos o en forma de zumo, menos.

Exploration of the Gut-Brain Axis through Metabolomics Identifies Serum Propionic Acid Associated with Higher Cognitive Decline in Older Persons 

Neuffer, Jeanne; González-Domínguez, Raúl; Lefèvre Arbogast, Sophie; Low, Dorrain; Driollet, Bénédicte; Helmer, Catherine; Du Preez, Andrea; de Lucia, Chiara; Ruigrok, Silvie R.; Altendorfer, Barbara; Aigner, Ludwig; Lucassen, Paul J.; Korosi, Aniko; Thuret, Sandrine; Manach, Claudine; Pallàs i Llibería, Mercè, 1964-; Urpí Sardà, Mireia; Sànchez, Àlex (Sànchez Pla); Andrés Lacueva, Ma. Cristina; Samieri, Cécilia (2023-02-23)

The gut microbiome is involved in nutrient metabolism and produces metabolites that, via the gut-brain axis, signal to the brain and influence cognition. Human studies have so far had limited success in identifying early ...

Enantioselective synthesis of the ethyl analog of the marine alkaloid haliclorensin C 

Guignard, Guillaume Michel Pablo; Llor Brunés, Núria; Pubill Sánchez, David; Bosch Cartes, Joan; Amat Tusón, Mercedes (2020-05-27)

The enantioselective synthesis (3.7% overall yield in nine steps from 2) and biological screening of the ethyl analog of the macrocyclic marine alkaloid haliclorensin C (compound 5) are reported. Amino alcohol 3, generated ...

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