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Hazel A. Sparkes

Efficient, non-toxic anion transport by synthetic carriers in cells and epithelia.

Transmembrane anion transporters (anionophores) have potential for new modes of biological activity, including therapeutic applications. In particular they might replace the activity of defective anion channels in conditions such as cystic fibrosis. However, data on the biological effects of anionophores are scarce, and it remains uncertain whether such molecules are fundamentally toxic. Here, we report a biological study of an extensive series of powerful anion carriers. Fifteen anionophores were assayed in single cells by monitoring anion transport in real time through fluorescence emission from halide-sensitive yellow fluorescent protein. A bis-(p-nitrophenyl)ureidodecalin shows especial…

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Anion Recognition by a Bioactive Diureidodecalin Anionophore: Solid-State, Solution, and Computational Studies

Recent work has identified a bis-(p-nitrophenyl)ureidodecalin anion carrier as a promising candidate for biomedical applications, showing good activity for chloride transport in cells yet almost no cytotoxicity. To underpin further development of this and related compounds, a detailed structural and binding investigation is reported. Crystal structures of the transporter as five solvates confirm the diaxial positioning of urea groups while revealing a degree of conformational flexibility. Structures of complexes with Cl−, Br−, NO3 −, SO4 2− and AcO−, supported by computational studies, show how the binding site can adapt to accommodate these anions. 1H NMR binding studies revealed exception…

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CCDC 1420195: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

Related Article: Hongyu Li, Hennie Valkenier, Luke W. Judd, Peter R. Brotherhood, Sabir Hussain, James A. Cooper, Ondřej Jurček, Hazel A. Sparkes, David N. Sheppard, Anthony P. Davis|2016|Nature Chemistry|8|24|doi:10.1038/nchem.2384

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CCDC 1818063: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

Related Article: Ondřej Jurček, Hennie Valkenier, Rakesh Puttreddy, Martin Novák, Hazel A. Sparkes, Radek Marek, Kari Rissanen, Anthony P. Davis|2018|Chem.-Eur.J.|24|8178|doi:10.1002/chem.201800537

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CCDC 1817835: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

Related Article: Ondřej Jurček, Hennie Valkenier, Rakesh Puttreddy, Martin Novák, Hazel A. Sparkes, Radek Marek, Kari Rissanen, Anthony P. Davis|2018|Chem.-Eur.J.|24|8178|doi:10.1002/chem.201800537

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CCDC 1817833: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

Related Article: Ondřej Jurček, Hennie Valkenier, Rakesh Puttreddy, Martin Novák, Hazel A. Sparkes, Radek Marek, Kari Rissanen, Anthony P. Davis|2018|Chem.-Eur.J.|24|8178|doi:10.1002/chem.201800537

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CCDC 1817831: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

Related Article: Ondřej Jurček, Hennie Valkenier, Rakesh Puttreddy, Martin Novák, Hazel A. Sparkes, Radek Marek, Kari Rissanen, Anthony P. Davis|2018|Chem.-Eur.J.|24|8178|doi:10.1002/chem.201800537

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CCDC 1817830: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

Related Article: Ondřej Jurček, Hennie Valkenier, Rakesh Puttreddy, Martin Novák, Hazel A. Sparkes, Radek Marek, Kari Rissanen, Anthony P. Davis|2018|Chem.-Eur.J.|24|8178|doi:10.1002/chem.201800537

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CCDC 1817834: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

Related Article: Ondřej Jurček, Hennie Valkenier, Rakesh Puttreddy, Martin Novák, Hazel A. Sparkes, Radek Marek, Kari Rissanen, Anthony P. Davis|2018|Chem.-Eur.J.|24|8178|doi:10.1002/chem.201800537

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CCDC 1817832: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

Related Article: Ondřej Jurček, Hennie Valkenier, Rakesh Puttreddy, Martin Novák, Hazel A. Sparkes, Radek Marek, Kari Rissanen, Anthony P. Davis|2018|Chem.-Eur.J.|24|8178|doi:10.1002/chem.201800537

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CCDC 1586249: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

Related Article: Ondřej Jurček, Hennie Valkenier, Rakesh Puttreddy, Martin Novák, Hazel A. Sparkes, Radek Marek, Kari Rissanen, Anthony P. Davis|2018|Chem.-Eur.J.|24|8178|doi:10.1002/chem.201800537

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CCDC 1586251: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

Related Article: Ondřej Jurček, Hennie Valkenier, Rakesh Puttreddy, Martin Novák, Hazel A. Sparkes, Radek Marek, Kari Rissanen, Anthony P. Davis|2018|Chem.-Eur.J.|24|8178|doi:10.1002/chem.201800537

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