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

Overview of attention for article published in Nature Chemistry, November 2015
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Title
Efficient, non-toxic anion transport by synthetic carriers in cells and epithelia
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Nature Chemistry, November 2015
DOI 10.1038/nchem.2384
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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

Abstract

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 especially promising activity, including deliverability, potency and persistence. Electrophysiological tests show strong effects in epithelia, close to those of natural anion channels. Toxicity assays yield negative results in three cell lines, suggesting that promotion of anion transport may not be deleterious to cells. We therefore conclude that synthetic anion carriers are realistic candidates for further investigation as treatments for cystic fibrosis.

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Geographical breakdown

Country Count As %
Spain 1 <1%
Portugal 1 <1%
Unknown 114 98%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Ph. D. Student 39 34%
Student > Master 18 16%
Student > Bachelor 16 14%
Researcher 9 8%
Professor > Associate Professor 6 5%
Other 9 8%
Unknown 19 16%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Chemistry 65 56%
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology 9 8%
Agricultural and Biological Sciences 8 7%
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science 5 4%
Medicine and Dentistry 5 4%
Other 3 3%
Unknown 21 18%
Attention Score in Context

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This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 38. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 10 February 2016.
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#1,020,684
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#846
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#15
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