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Article: Facile synthesis of branched graft copolymers via combination of RAFT self-condensing vinyl polymerization and aldehyde-aminooxy reaction[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A facile synthetic pathway to branched graft copolymers has been developed by combination of self-condensing vinyl polymerization (SCVP), reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization and aldehyde-aminooxy reaction. RAFT polymerization of 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate (DEM) in the presence of a newly designed aldehyde-containing chain-transfer monomer, 6-(2-formyl-4-vinylphenoxy)hex-yl-2-(dodecylthiocarbonothioylthio)-2- methylpropanate (FHDM), led to branched polyDEM (BPDEM) bearing aldehyde functionalities on its branching points. The degree of branching and average branch length of the resulting BPDEM can be readily tuned by manipulation of DEM/FHDM feed ratio. The aldehyde groups on the branching points of BPDEM were then reacted with aminooxy-terminated poly(ethylene oxide)s (PEO-ONH2), affording structurally well-defined branched graft copolymer BPDEM-g-PEO with branched polyDEM backbone and PEO grafted chains. The thermo-induced micellization behavior of BPDEM-g-PEO in water was investigated. Opportunities are open for BPDEM-g-PEO to form either multimolecular micelles or unimolecular micelles via simply adjusting the chain length of grafted PEO. Further modification of BPDEM-g-PEO by quaternization resulted in branched cationic polyelectrolytes which are capable of capturing negatively charged guest molecules via electrostatic complexation to form in situ self-assembled nanoparticles with simultaneous encapsulation of the guests.04/2015; 6(21). DOI:10.1039/C5PY00436E
Article: One-pot synthesis of self-stabilized and carboxyl-functionalized fluorescent poly(methyl methacrylate) microspheres covalently dyed with tris(8-hydroquinolinato)aluminium by dispersion polymerization: One-pot synthesis of self-stabilized fluorescent microspheres[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The dispersion polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) with fluorescent monomer tris[2-((8-hydroxyquinolin-5-yl)methoxy)ethyl methacrylate]aluminum (Al-HQHEMA) was investigated to obtain fluorescent microspheres under various conditions, such as composition of dispersion medium, content of stabilizer polyvinylpyrrolidone(PVP) and Al-HQHEMA, in methanol/water at 70 °C with AIBN as the initiator. Fluorescent microspheres with particle size of 2.039 µm and uniformity of 0.171 were obtained under the conditions as following: methanol/water (v/v), 7/3; PVP, 15 wt% of MMA; Al-HQHEMA solution, 1.5 mL. Maleic monoester of monomethoxyl polyethylene glycol (Mal-MPEG) was used as a comonomer to simultaneously incorporate carboxyl groups and PEG chains. With Mal-MPEG, no aggregation was observed in the measurements of particle size and size distribution for the obtained microspheres after cleaning off PVP, indicating that self-stabilized fluorescent microspheres were obtained. While without Mal-MPEG, obvious aggregation could be observed. The determination of surface carboxyl content by aqueous acid-base titration showed that most of the carboxyl groups of Mal-MPEGs were located on the surface of the microspheres.Polymer International 02/2015; 64(7). DOI:10.1002/pi.4893 · 2.41 Impact Factor
Article: Light-responsive fluorescent cross-linked polymeric micelles based on a salicylidene Schiff base pendant-functionalized block copolymer[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A well-defined block copolymer polystyrene-block-poly(2-hydroxy-5-vinylbenzaldehyde) (PS-b-PHVB) was synthesized by reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization of HVB using a trithiocarbonate terminated polystyrene macro-chain transfer agent. Sequential grafting of monoamine-terminated PEG (PEG–NH2) and 2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethanol (AME) onto the HVB blocks of PS-b-PHVB via aldehyde–amine condensation afforded an amphiphilic block copolymer PS-b-(PHVB-g-PEG-and-AME) bearing a pendant salicylidene Schiff base with a precise structure. PS-b-(PHVB-g-PEG-and-AME) could self-assemble in ethanol into micelles with salicylidene Schiff base groups at the core–shell interface. Addition of Zn2+ ions into the resulting micellar solution not only endowed the micelles with fluorescent features but also enabled the resulting luminescent micelles to be stabilized through ionic cross-linking in consequence of the salicylaldimine–Zn2+ complexation. The obtained fluorescent cross-linked micelle was "light-controllable" in terms of its fluorescence emission and cross-linking structure due to the reversibility of the salicylaldimine–Zn2+ coordinative bond in response to light stimuli. The reversible fluorescence decrease and recovery could be achieved periodically upon alternative 254 nm UV irradiation and maintaining in the dark, and the micelles could be de-stabilized by UV irradiation-induced de-cross-linking. The capture of guest molecules and the light-triggered release of the guests for this Zn2+ coordinated micelle were also demonstrated using the coumarin-153 dye as a model guest molecule.06/2014; 5(14). DOI:10.1039/C4PY00053F
Article: Star graft copolymer via grafting-onto strategy using a comb!ination of reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer arm-first technique and aldehyde–aminooxy click reaction[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A facile synthetic pathway to a multi-arm star graft polymer has been developed via a grafting-onto strategy using a combination of a reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) arm-first technique and aldehyde–aminooxy click reaction. A star backbone bearing aldehyde groups was prepared by the RAFT copolymerization of acrolein (Ac), an existing commercial aldehyde-bearing monomer, with styrene (St), followed by crosslinking of the resultant poly(St-co-Ac) macro-RAFT agent using divinylbenzene. The aldehyde groups on the star backbone were then used as clickable sites to attach poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) side chains via the click reaction between the aldehyde groups and aminooxy-terminated PEG, leading to a structurally well-defined star graft copolymer with arms consisting of poly(St-co-Ac) as backbone and PEG as side chains. Crystalline morphology and self-assembly in water of the obtained star graft copolymer were also investigated. Opportunities are open for the star graft copolymer to form either multimolecular micelles or unimolecular micelles via control of the number of grafted PEG side chains. © 2013 Society of Chemical IndustryPolymer International 06/2014; 63(6). DOI:10.1002/pi.4625 · 2.41 Impact Factor
Article: A β-cyclodextrin-containing polymeric salicylidene Schiff base: Synthesis, zinc ion coordination and fluorescence resonance energy transfer with protein[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Living/controlled polymerization of a salicylaldehyde-functionalized vinyl monomer, 2-hydrox-5-vinylbenzaldehyde (HVB), was achieved by reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization with S-1-dodecyl-S′-(α,α′-dimethyl-α′′-acetic acid)trithiocarbonate as the RAFT agent in THF at 65 °C. The resulting well-defined polymer with pendant salicylaldehyde groups could react directly with mono-6-deoxy-6-aminoethyl-β-CD to yield a new β-CD-containing polymeric salicylidene Schiff base PHVB-graft-β-CD with precise structure and high solubility. PHVB-graft-β-CD was then coordinated with zinc ions to give the luminescent PHVB-graft-β-CD/Zn2+ complex which displayed intense blue fluorescence with a maximum emission peak around 452 nm in DMF. The obtained PHVB-graft-β-CD/Zn2+ tended to self-aggregate in aqueous media because of the hydrophobic nature of PHVB-graft-β-CD backbone, and therefore its fluorescence emission in water was weak as a result of the aggregation-induced fluorescence quenching. An obvious decrease of the aggregate size from 290 nm to 40 nm in aqueous media was observed after adding 1.0 equiv. (relative to β-CD moieties) of the guest molecule, sodium adamantanecarboxylate (Ad-COONa), and concomitantly a remarkable fluorescence enhancement (4.5-fold) was obtained due to a better water-dispersibility of PHVB-graft-β-CD/Zn2+. The incorporation of carboxylic groups on the PHVB-graft-β-CD/Zn2+ complex via the inclusion with Ad-COONa also endowed the resulting fluorescent nanoparticles with a further protein-binding function. Upon gradual addition of the fluorescent nanoparticle aqueous dispersion to the BSA buffer solution, the fluorescence intensity at 349 nm corresponding to BSA decreased, while the fluorescence intensity of the nanoparticle at 429 nm increased through an isoemissive point at 388 nm, indicating the occurrence of efficient fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) between the fluorescent nanoparticles and protein. This novel protein sensing capability would give the fluorescent nanoparticles great potential in biotechnology.02/2013; 4(5):1557-1564. DOI:10.1039/C2PY20832F
Article: Degradable and biocompatible aldehyde-functionalized glycopolymer conjugated with doxorubicin via acid-labile Schiff base linkage for pH-triggered drug release[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Well-defined aldehyde-functionalized glycopolymers were synthesized via reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) copolymerization of 1,2:3,4-di-O-isopropylidene-6-O-(2′-formyl-4′-vinylphenyl)-D-galactopyranose (IVDG) and 5,6-benzo-2-methylene-1,3-dioxepane (BMDO) using dicumyl peroxide as the initiator and 1-phenylethyl phenyldithioacetate as the RAFT agent at 130 °C in anisole. The resulting copolymers were found to be hydrolytically degradable due to their main-chain polyester structures. Removal of the protective isopropylidene groups from the sugar residues resulted in a novel amphiphilic copolymer with low cytotoxicity as confirmed by MTT assay against L929cells. The deprotected copolymer could conjugate anticancer drugDOXvia an acid-labile Schiff base linkage to form DOX-loaded micelles in a high drug loading level (14 wt%) with pendent galactose moieties covering the surface. The size of the DOX-conjugated polymeric micelle was determined to be about 125 nm by dynamic light scattering. The in vitro release studies demonstrated that the release of DOX from the micelles manifested a strong dependence on the environment pH due to the acid-cleavable Schiff base linkage between the DOX and micelles. The DOX release was significantly faster at pH 5.0 compared to pH 7.4.Soft Matter 11/2011; 7(22):10834-10840. DOI:10.1039/C1SM06181J · 4.03 Impact Factor
Article: Multifunctional star polymer with reactive and thermosensitive arms and fluorescently labeled core: Synthesis and its protein conjugate[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A well-defined multifunctional star polymer consisting of reactive and thermoresponsive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrolein) arms and an aluminum tris(8-hydroxyquinoline) (Alq3)-bearing fluorescently labeled core was synthesized via reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization using the "arm-first" method. Acrolein, a commercially available aldehyde-bearing monomer, was copolymerized with N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAM) via RAFT technique in a controlled way to give well-defined linear trithiocarbonate terminated poly(NIPAM-co-acrolein) macro-RAFT agent. The preformed linear macro-RAFT agent was then cross-linked by a tri-vinyl Alq3-containing cross-linker (Alq3 cross-linker) in conjunction with N,N′-methylenebisacrylamide to give the desired reactive, thermoresponsive, and fluorescently labeled star polymer. The resultant star polymer exhibits a lower critical solution temperature at 29.8 °C in water, and displays intense greenish-yellow fluorescence with maximum emission peak around 520 nm in both organic solvent (i.e., THF) and water. Moreover, the highly reactive aldehyde functions in the arms of the star polymer could provide the key intermediates to conjugate biomolecules, and the conjugation with an aminooxy-functionalized BSA model protein was also demonstrated as an example of how the novel star polymer can be utilized to conjugate bioactive molecules, constructing fluorescently labeled "smart" polymer-protein conjugates.Journal of Materials Chemistry 07/2011; 21(28):10390-10398. DOI:10.1039/C1JM10261C · 7.44 Impact Factor
Article: Effects of local dipoles on the chiroptical properties of chiral oligo(phenyleneethynylene)s: Large g values for annealed films of chiral oligo(phenyleneethynylene) bearing alkoxy and bromo-substituents[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The effects of local dipole on the chiroptical properties of chiral conjugated oligomers were investigated by comparative studies on two analogous chiral oligo(phenyleneethynylene)s: Myr-OPE-Br and Myr-OPE. Myr-OPE-Br carries local dipoles introduced by electron-accepting Br-groups and electron-donating chiral alkoxy-groups, while Myr-OPE only carries chiral alkoxy groups. The DSC thermogram of Myr-OPE-Br showed a glass transition at ∼80°C and a cold crystallization centered at 120°C, while Myr-OPE only showed a glass transition at ∼90°C. Thermal annealing treatment showed significant effects on the absorption and CD spectra of spin-coated film of Myr-OPE-Br: with annealing above 100°C, the absorption maximum exhibited an obvious red shift; the absorption bands displayed well-resolved vibronic structures; the CD spectrum was inversed compared to those with no annealing or annealing at 80°C; and the gabs value of the annealed film increased with increasing annealing temperature and time. After annealing at 140°C for 1h, a maximum gabs value above 0.117 was observed for Myr-OPE-Br film. While for Myr-OPE, the thermal annealing treatment showed no obvious effect on both the absorption and CD spectra. The CD spectra of both the as-coated film and annealed film of Myr-OPE showed no obvious Cotton effect. The observed large g values as well as the thermochromic changes in the absorption and CD spectra of annealed Myr-OPE-Br films were attributed to the presence of local dipoles.Synthetic Metals 06/2011; 161(11):1058-1062. DOI:10.1016/j.synthmet.2011.03.015 · 2.25 Impact Factor
Article: Amphiphilic block copolymers with aldehyde and ferrocene-functionalized hydrophobic block and their redox-responsive micelles[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Well-defined amphiphilic block copolymers consisting of a hydrophilic poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) block linked to a hydrophobic block with reactive aldehyde and redox-active ferrocenegroups was synthesized by reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization of 2-formal-4-vinylphenylferrocenecarboxylate (FVFC) using a monomethoxy-terminated PEO-based macro-chain transfer agent. These amphiphilic block copolymers self-assembled into spherical micelles in aqueous solution, and their size clearly depended on the molecular weight of the PFVFC hydrophobic block, which could be controlled directly via the aforementioned RAFT polymerization. The availability of the synthesized amphiphilic block copolymer to conjugate bioactive molecules was confirmed via the reaction with an aminooxy model drugO-benzylhydroxylamine (BHA). The oxidation peak potential of the conjugates in cyclic voltammetry depended on the amount of the conjugated BHA, allowing one to quantify the degree of the conjugation simply by electrochemical measurement. Also, water-soluble (NH4)Ce(NO3)6 and NaHSO3 were used as the oxidizing and reducing agents, respectively, to explore the redox-controlled responsive behaviors of BHA conjugated PEO-b-PFVFC micelles using UV-vis spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering. This redox-responsive behavior would provide a prerequisite for redox-controlled release of encapsulants.Journal of Materials Chemistry 10/2010; 20(38). DOI:10.1039/c0jm01453b · 7.44 Impact Factor
Article: Miktoarm star copolymers via combination of RAFT arm‐first technique and aldehyde–aminooxy click reaction[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A facile synthetic pathway to miktoarm star copolymers with multiple arms has been developed by combining reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) arm-first technique and aldehyde–aminooxy "click" coupling reaction. Star polystyrene (PS) with aldehyde functionalized core was initially prepared by RAFT arm-first technique via crosslinking of the preformed linear macro-RAFT agents using a newly designed aldehyde-containing divinyl compound 6,6′-(ethane-1,2-diylbis(oxy))bis(3-vinylbenzaldehyde) (EVBA). It was then used as a multifunctional coupling agent for the subsequent formation of the second generation poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) arms via the click coupling reaction between its aldehyde groups and aminooxy-terminated PEGs. The possible formation of PS-PEG miktoarm star copolymer with Janus-like segregated structure in cyclohexanone was also investigated. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 48: 3323–3330, 2010Journal of Polymer Science Part A Polymer Chemistry 08/2010; 48(15):3323 - 3330. DOI:10.1002/pola.24116 · 3.11 Impact Factor
Article: Synthesis of Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)−Poly(ethylene glycol) Miktoarm Star Copolymers via RAFT Polymerization and Aldehyde−Aminooxy Click Reaction and Their Thermoinduced Micellization[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A facile synthetic pathway to poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM)−poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) miktoarm star copolymers with multiple arms has been developed by combining reversible addition−fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization and aldehyde−aminooxy "click" coupling reaction. Star PNIPAM with aldehyde functionalized core was initially prepared by the RAFT arm-first technique via cross-linking of the preformed linear macro-RAFT agents using a newly designed aldehyde-containing divinyl compound 6,6′-(ethane-1,2-diylbis(oxy))bis(3-vinylbenzaldehyde) (EVBA). It was then used as a multifunctional coupling agent for the subsequent formation of the second-generation PEG arms via the click coupling reaction between its aldehyde groups and aminooxy-terminated PEGs. The thermoresponsive micellization behavior of PNIPAM−PEG miktoarm star copolymer with different PEG arm numbers in water was also investigated. Opportunities are open for thermoinduced intermolecular or intramolecular micellization of PNIPAM−PEG miktoarm star copolymers via controlling the content ratio of PNIPAM and PEG, forming multimolecular micelles and unimolecular micelles, respectively.Macromolecules 05/2010; 43(13). DOI:10.1021/ma100800b · 5.80 Impact Factor
Article: Synthesis of magnetic, reactive, and thermoresponsive Fe3O4 nanoparticles via surface‐initiated RAFT copolymerization of N‐isopropylacrylamide and acrolein[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) agent was directly anchored onto Fe3O4 nanoparticles in a simple procedure using a ligand exchange reaction of S-1-dodecyl-S′-(α,α′-dimethyl-α″-acetic acid)trithiocarbonate with oleic acid initially present on the surface of pristine Fe3O4 nanoparticles. The RAFT agent-functionalized Fe3O4 nanoparticles were then used for the surface-initiated RAFT copolymerization of N-isopropylacrylamide and acrolein to fabricate structurally well-defined hybrid nanoparticles with reactive and thermoresponsive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrolein) shell and magnetic Fe3O4 core. Evidence of a well-controlled surface-initiated RAFT copolymerization was gained from a linear increase of number-average molecular weight with overall monomer conversions and relatively narrow molecular weight distributions of the copolymers grown from the nanoparticles. The resulting novel magnetic, reactive, and thermoresponsive core-shell nanoparticles exhibited temperature-trigged magnetic separation behavior and high ability to immobilize model protein BSA. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 48: 542–550, 2010Journal of Polymer Science Part A Polymer Chemistry 02/2010; 48(3):542 - 550. DOI:10.1002/pola.23752 · 3.11 Impact Factor
Article: Synergistic effects of electrospun PLLA fiber dimension and pattern on neonatal mouse cerebellum C17.2 stem cells. Acta Biomater[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Topographical features, including fiber dimensions and pattern, are important aspects in developing fibrous scaffolds for tissue engineering. In this study aligned poly(l-lactide) (PLLA) fibers with diameters of 307+/-47, 500+/-53, 679+/-72 and 917+/-84 nm and random fibers with diameters of 327+/-40, 545+/-54, 746+/-82 and 1150+/-109 nm were obtained by optimizing the electrospinning parameters. We cultured neonatal mouse cerebellum C17.2 cells on the PLLA fibers. These neural stem cells (NSCs) exhibited significantly different growth and differentiation depending upon fiber dimension and pattern. On aligned fibers cell viability and proliferation was best on 500 nm fibers, and reduced on smaller or larger fibers. However, on random fibers cell viability and proliferation was best with the smallest (350 nm) and largest (1150 nm) diameter fibers. Polarized and elongated cells were orientated along the fiber direction on the aligned fibers, with focal contacts bridging the cell body and aligned fibers. Cells of spindle and polygonal morphologies were randomly distributed on the random fibers, with no focal contacts observed. Moreover, longer neurites were obtained on the aligned fibers than random fibers within the same diameter range. Thus, the surface topographic morphologies of fibrous scaffolds, including fiber pattern, dimensions and mesh size, play roles in regulating the viability, proliferation and neurite outgrowth of NSCs. Nevertheless, our results indicated that aligned 500 nm fiber are most promising for fine tuning the design of a nerve scaffold.Acta biomaterialia 02/2010; 6(8):2960-9. DOI:10.1016/j.actbio.2010.02.039 · 6.03 Impact Factor
Article: Microstructure and properties of nano-fibrous PCL-b-PLLA scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Nano-fibrous scaffolds which could potentially mimic the architecture of extracellular matrix (ECM) have been considered a good candidate matrix for cell delivery in tissue engineering applications. In the present study, a semicrystalline diblock copolymer, poly(ε-caprolactone)-block-poly(L- lactide) (PCL-b-PLLA), was synthesized and utilized to fabricate nano-fibrous scaffolds via a thermally induced phase separation process. Uniform nano-fibrous networks were created by quenching a PCL-b-PLLA/THF homogenous solution to -20°C or below, followed by further gelation for 2 hours due to the presence of PLLA and PCL microcrystals. However, knot-like structures as well as continuously smooth pellicles appeared among the nanofibrous network with increasing gelation temperature. DSC analysis indicated that the crystallization of PCL segments was interrupted by rigid PLLA segments, resulting in an amorphous phase at high gelation temperatures. Combining TIPS (thermally induced phase separation) with saltleaching methods, nano-fibrous architecture and interconnected pore structures (144±36 μm in diameter) with a high porosity were created for in vitro culture of chondrocytes. Specific surface area and protein adsorption on the surface of the nano-fibrous scaffold were three times higher than on the surface of the solid-walled scaffold. Chondrocytes cultured on the nano-fibrous scaffold exhibited a spherical condrocyte-like phenotype and secreted more cartilage-like extracellular matrix (ECM) than those cultured on the solid-walled scaffold. Moreover, the protein and DNA contents of cells cultured on the nanofibrous scaffold were 1.2-1.4 times higher than those on the solid-walled scaffold. Higher expression levels of collagen II and aggrecan mRNA were induced on the nanofibrous scaffold compared to on the solid-walled scaffold. These findings demonstrated that scaffolds with a nanofibrous architecture could serve as superior scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering.European cells & materials 07/2009; 18:63-74. · 4.89 Impact Factor
Article: Designed synthesis and chiroptical properties of regioregular poly(p-phenyleneethynylene-alter-m-phenyleneethynylene) bearing (−)-trans-myrtanoxyl side groups[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Two regioregular poly(p-phenyleneethynylene-alter-m-phenyleneethynylene)s bearing (−)-trans-myrtanoxyl side groups with different substitution patterns were designed and synthesized, e.g. Myr-PMPE-1 and Myr-PMPE-2. In Myr-PMPE-1, the side chiral groups are distributed uniformly along the backbone. In Myr-PMPE-2, the distribution of the side chiral groups is alternatively crowded and loose. Both of these two polymers show no CD signal in solutions because of their good solubility. The investigations of chiroptical properties of these two polymers were carried out in the form of spin-coated films. The films were annealed above the glass temperature of the corresponding polymer, and the effects of annealing temperature and time on the properties of the films were investigated by UV-Vis absorption, fluorescence and circular dichroism spectra. The results show that annealing treatment had no significant effect on the properties of Myr-PMPE-1, including UV-Vis absorption, fluorescence and optical activity. The maximum absolute value of dissymmetry factor (|g max|) was 1.62 × 10−4. On the other hand, annealing treatment significantly affected the properties of Myr-PMPE-2. Without annealing or being annealed below 100°C, Myr-PMPE-2 films show almost no Cotton effect. In contrast, when annealed above 120°C, the absorption and emission of Myr-PMPE-2 films slightly red shifted with increasing annealing temperature and annealing time. Most importantly, the intensity of CD signals increased significantly and the optical activity of Myr-PMPE-2 films markedly increased. After annealing at 140°C for 4 h, the |g max| of Myr-PMPE-2 films was increased up to 3.07 × 10−3, about one order of magnitude higher than that of Myr-PMPE-1 films.Frontiers of Chemistry in China 03/2009; 4(1):93-103. DOI:10.1007/s11458-009-0018-7
Article: The influence of laminin-derived peptides conjugated to Lys-capped PLLA on neonatal mouse cerebellum C17.2 stem cells[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Chemical guiding cues are being exploited to stimulate neuron adhesion and neurite outgrowth. In this study, an amino-functioned PLLA, lysine-capped PLLA [K-(CH2)n-PLLA (n = 2, 5, 8)], was synthesized with different length of linking spaces between lysine molecule and PLLA backbone. Drop-cast films were fabricated from K-(CH2)n-PLLA/PLLA blends (10/90, w/w) and amino groups were detected on the surfaces of the resultant films. More amine groups were detected on the surface and the hydrophilicity of the films was obviously improved by annealing the films in water. The representative atomic force microscopy (AFM) images indicated that incorporation of lysine-capped PLLA into PLLA matrix increased the roughness of the films and resulted in a phase separation with distinct two nano-domains which may correspond to the hydrophilic and hydrophobic domains. Furthermore, the laminin-derived peptides, CYIGSR (Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gly-Ser-Arg) and CSIKVAV (Cys-Ser-Ile-Lys-Val-Ala-Val), were jointly tethered to the amine groups of lysine-capped PLLA by a linking reagent sulfo-succinimidyl 4-(N-maleimidomethyl) cyclohexane-1-carboxylate (Sulfo-SMCC). The neonatal mouse cerebellum C17.2 stem cells were seeded on the peptides-grafted K-(CH2)n-PLLA/PLLA (n = 2, 5, 8) films and pure PLLA films were used as controls. Improved viability and longer neurites were obtained on the peptide-grafted films than PLLA film over the cultivation period, especially for K-(CH2)5-PLLA/PLLA, which had the highest peptide density of 0.28 ± 0.03 μg/cm2. This study highlights the potential of using the lysine-cappeded PLLA with laminin-derived peptides for promoting nerve regeneration.Biomaterials 03/2009; 30(8-30):1578-1586. DOI:10.1016/j.biomaterials.2008.12.020 · 8.56 Impact Factor
Article: Synthesis, Self-Assembly, and Formation of Al3+ Complex Micelles for Diblock Copolymer of 2-((8-Hydroxyquinolin-5-yl)methoxy)ethyl Methacrylate and Styrene[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Living/controlled polymerization of 2-((8-hydroxyquinolin-5-yl)methoxy)ethyl methacrylate (HQHEMA) was achieved by reversible addition−fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization with 2-cyanoprop-2-yl dithiobenzoate (CPDB) as the RAFT agent and 2,2′-azoisobutyronitrile (AIBN) as the initiator in THF at 65 °C. The resulting PHQHEMA was used as a macro-RAFT agent in the RAFT polymerization of styrene to give diblock copolymer PHQHEMA-b-PS. The obtained diblock copolymer could self-assemble into nanosized micelles in a solvent mixture of toluene (Tol, selective solvent for block of polystyrene, nonsolvent for block of PHQHEMA) and THF (common solvent). The diameter and shape of the micelles were dependent on the molecular weights of the copolymers and the solvent compositions. The diameter of micelle increased with increasing molecular weight of the block copolymers and Tol content in the solvent mixture. Spherical micelles with a diameter in the range between 30 and 60 nm were formed under a Tol/THF ratio of 5:5 or 6:4, but, when the Tol/THF ratio increased to 8:2, the micelles changed from spherical structures to wormlike structures. Then, the formed micelles were used as nanoreactors to complex with triethylaluminum to give luminescent micelles with ionic cross-linking cores containing tris(8-hydroquinolinato)aluminum (Alq3). The luminescent micelles could be redispersed in the solvents of polystyrene after drying. The emission spectra showed that the Alq3 moieties acted as independent chromophores in the micelles.Macromolecules 02/2009; 42(4). DOI:10.1021/ma802236s · 5.80 Impact Factor
Article: Manufacture of PLGA Multiple-Channel Conduits with Precise Hierarchical Pore Architectures and In Vitro/Vivo Evaluation for Spinal Cord Injury[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: By the method of injection molding combined with thermally induced phase separation (TIPS), a novel nerve conduit with a plurality of channels and macro-/microporous architecture was fabricated using poly (lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA, 75:25; Mn=1.22x10(5)). The diameter of the conduits and the number of channels could be regulated by changing the parameters of the mold, and the porosity of the conduit was as high as 95.4%. Meanwhile, the hierarchical pore architecture of the walls could be controlled through varying the solution concentration and the contents of porogen. The degradation study in vitro showed that 7-channel conduit could hold its apparent geometry for about 12 weeks in phosphate buffer solution (PBS) at 37degreesC, and the pH values of the degradation solution were detected in the range 4.1-4.5. The influences of the conduit architecture on the cell attachment, spreading, and proliferation were evaluated by culturing rat mesenchymal stem cells alone or together with Schwann cells in vitro. The implantation of the PLGA conduit in the spinal cord showed that it had good biocompatibility, and no obvious inflammatory response was detected. Therefore, the results implied that these PLGA multiple-channel nerve conduits have the potential use for spinal cord injury.Tissue Engineering Part C Methods 02/2009; 15(2):243-55. DOI:10.1089/ten.tec.2008.0255 · 4.64 Impact Factor
Article: Synthesis, crystal structure and properties of a Zn(II) complex with a new N,N,O-tridentate chelate ligand[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A new N,N,O-tridentate chelate ligand, namely 2-(benzimidazol-2-yl)-8-octyloxyquinoline, has been synthesized with 8-hydroxyquinadine and o-phenylenediamine as the starting materials. The obtained ligand reacts with diethylzinc to give a neutral Zn(II) complex. The molecular structure of the complex has been determined by X-ray crystallography. The preliminary investigations on the thermal, electrochemical and luminescent properties of the complex are presented.Inorganic Chemistry Communications 06/2008; 11(6):662–664. DOI:10.1016/j.inoche.2008.03.007 · 1.78 Impact Factor
Article: Synthesis and chiroptical properties of poly (p-phenylenevinylene-alt-m-phenylenevinylene) bearing (−)-trans-myrtanoxyl groups on the p-phenylene rings[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
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Director William A. Wellman's masterpiece is the first film to win the Academy Award® for Best Picture. Featuring a meticulous restoration and a newly recorded soundtrack based on the original score, Wings comes to Blu-ray for the very first time. This timeless story of love and loss follows two men who go to war and the girl they leave behind. Popular Twenties "It" girl Clara Bow stars in this unforgettable World War I epic alongside Richard Arlen, Charles "Buddy" Rogers and the legendary Gary Cooper in a cameo appearance. The aerial battle sequences still rank among the best in motion picture history.
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FrannieChicago SuburbsAge: Over 65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Excellent for Small GroupsOctober 24, 2013FrannieChicago SuburbsAge: Over 65Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Our small group was looking for an "orthodox" study on Holy Spirit. We did not want to get bogged down in any controversy regarding the Gifts of the Holy Spirit but wanted to know and understand Him better.
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Bobby Gordash Leaves Holy Mackerel, Signs On With Florida Beer Co.
It was a good run while it lasted, but for Bobby Gordash and Holy Mackerel Beers, the time has come to part ways. Today, Gordash starts his next endeavor as brewer representative and craft-beer alchemist for the Florida Beer Co. in Cape Canaveral.
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In his new capacity with FBC, Gordash will be a part of the research and development team, hopefully continuing to brew the tasty Belgian-style beers that made Holy Mackerel famous. He will also continue experimenting with infusions.
He hooked up with FBC through a friend who is a sales manager at the brewery.
Gordash and Holy Mackerel parted on good terms. One of the reasons Gordash left the company was because the brewery could not keep up with demand from distributors. Holy Mackerel contract-brews its beer out of a small-batch brewery in Greenville, South Carolina.
Holy Mackerel also runs a brewpub located in Davie called the Mack House, formerly the location of Stage 84.
"Florida Beer Co. has a huge brewery there, and they're putting their money where their mouth is," Gordash said. "They are doing some real cool things, and I want to be a part of that."
Florida Beer Co. is the largest craft brewery in Florida in terms of production, brewing well over 100,000 barrels every year. Within the past couple of years, the company has moved from its former location in Melbourne, Florida, and recently expanded production.
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Musicians these days must be flexible if they actually want to make a living performing music. It's not uncommon to find bands that rotate several musicians in and out because a certain drummer or sax player had a previous commitment; juggling schedules isn't as rare as it might have been in the past, but instead the standard way things are done.
The musicians who make up Funk Factory have played their share of fill-in gigs and one-off shows for other bands, but in late 2012, it decided to form its own steady group. According to drummer Neal Goodine, the band only has officially been together for six months, but because of the substantial experience at play, the band has sidestepped any growing pains. This young band of seasoned pros is sure to perform a wide variety of music when it appears at Mellow Mushroom this weekend.
"It's great to finally have something to call our own," Goodine said. "We can do what we want because we don't have one person calling the shots."
Goodine, guitarist Tico Manley, vocalist Mia Darj'de, bassist Roscoe Peake and keyboardist Allan Smith certainly don't regret the time they have spent filling in for other musicians. Goodine got his start as a professional drummer by filling in for famed upstate drummer Tez Sherard, and he still fills in for Sherard and other drummers as needed. However, the very nature of filling another drummer's usual seat means you're following the direction of a band leader.
Goodine said he and the rest of Funk Factory value those fill-in shows for an entirely different reason now, as those dates allow each member to enjoy the democracy that is Funk Factory all the more. Goodine said he might not be able to follow an Aretha Franklin cover with a Journey song in any other band but Funk Factory.
"We play a wide range," Goodine said. "We cover everything from jazz standards to pop."
This will be the first show for Funk Factory at Mellow Mushroom. According to Goodine, there will be a bit of strategy at play as the band sizes up a new crowd. Goodine said the first set is designed to be laid back at first and slowly increase in tempo so the band can get reactions from the crowd. He hopes for an audience that enjoys a mixture of faithful covers and a little improvisation.
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The New Jersey Devils have acquired forward Kyle Palmieri from the Anaheim Ducks for two draft picks. The NHL announced the deal late Friday as the first round of the draft was coming to an end in Sunrise, Florida. New Jersey shipped the 41st overall pick in the draft and a third-round choice next year to Anaheim for Palmieri. The Devils acquired the 41st pick earlier this year...
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Dennis Foreman, Athletic Director at St. Augustine, noted that more than 200 colleges across the country have squash teams, and the number of schools offering programs increases every year. "All nine Ivy League schools have teams, and 21 of the top liberal arts schools have programs as well, so experience in squash can give students a leg up in applying for college."
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The spotlight on President Obama's day in Johannesburg marking the life of the late South African leader Nelson Mandela was stolen by a controversial handshake and an oddly timed "selfie."
Mr. Obama found himself under sharp fire from U.S. opponents of the regime in Cuba for his decision to shake the hand of Cuban President Raul Castro — the brother of Fidel Castro — on his way to the podium in South Africa, and sparked another uproar on social media hours later with a jovial self-portrait-by-cellphone with the prime ministers of Denmark and Britain during a memorial service for Mr. Mandela.
Republican lawmakers with Cuban roots led the charge over the handshake, which White House officials said later was not a premeditated move, asserting that Mr. Castro and his brother Fidel are ruthless dictators likely to profit from the Obama handshake by turning it into a pro-communist Cuba propaganda stunt. The U.S. has maintained an economic embargo on the island for more than a half-century.
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"If the president was going to shake his hand, he should have asked him about those basic freedoms Mandela was associated with that are denied in Cuba," said Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Republican and the son of Cuban-American immigrants.
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, also a Cuban-American from Florida and a former chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, grilled Secretary of State John F. Kerry about the incident during an unrelated hearing Tuesday on Capitol Hill.
"Mr. Secretary, sometimes a handshake is just a handshake, but when the leader of the free world shakes the bloody hand of a ruthless dictator like Raul Castro, it becomes a propaganda coup for the tyrant," Ms. Ros-Lehtinen said.
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"Raul Castro uses that hand to sign the orders to repress and jail democracy advocates. In fact, right now as we speak, Cuban opposition leaders are being detained and they're being beaten while trying to commemorate today — which is International Human Rights Day," she said. "They will feel disheartened when they see these photos."
Mr. Kerry was quick to defend the president, noting that Mr. Obama shook Mr. Castro's hand while greeting a line of world leaders at the memorial for Mr. Mandela, a world-respected peace and human rights leader who died last week at age 95.
"Today is about honoring Nelson Mandela," said Mr. Kerry. "The president's at an international funeral with leaders from all over the world. He didn't choose who's there."
The secretary of state noted the speech Mr. Obama made during the memorial service, in which the president urged the world's leaders to honor Mr. Mandela's struggle for freedom by upholding the basic human rights of their people.
But Ms. Ros-Lehtinen pressed Mr. Kerry on whether he believed that "Raul Castro is upholding the basic human rights."
"No, absolutely not," Mr. Kerry responded.
Mr. Obama also shook hands and kissed the cheeks of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, who canceled a state dinner at the White House over her anger with revelations that the National Security Agency had spied on her.
President Clinton and Fidel Castro shook hands at a private U.N. luncheon in New York in 2000, but there was no photo of the meeting and the White House at first denied it happened.
Cuban state-run television broadcast Tuesday's encounter without commentary, simply as part of the footage of Mr. Castro's speech at the tribute in South Africa. The Reuters news agency reported from Havana that many Cubans were heartened by the gesture after decades of frosty relations between the nations.


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Wow! I'm shocked at the low rating for this mascara. I've tried a lot of mascaras (high and low end) and I really, really love this one. It doesn't clump or flake and it's very very buildable. Makes my lashes thick like fake eyelashes. I will definitely keep buying this great fantastic mascara as long as they keep making it.
on 7/1/2015 6:03:00 PM
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I really like this mascara because just a coat or two really darkens, thickens, and lengthens my lashes. I've actually had people ask if my lashes are fake! It lasts all day without flaking and it is very easy to remove. My only complaint is that the brush is so big and fluffy that, while it does coat every single lash, it causes some clumps especially near the ends of my lashes and the outer corners of my eye. I remove the clumps with an eyelash comb, but it's still a bit of an inconvenience. However, if you can get past the clumping then this is a great mascara!
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I liked the product because it does give good plush and length to the lashes but I really didn't like the brush. The brush is really spiky and whenever I would apply to my lashes It would scratch my lash line and sometimes even poke my eye. I switched the brush and threw it away and replaced it with the falsies brush and it worked better for me. Even though I did like the product I don't think I'll be buying this again because of the brush.
on 6/23/2015 5:04:00 PM
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This is a great mascara for a very natural and soft look. The formula is also not very drying (keep in mind, I have the waterproof version) because my lashes lacked the tacky, stiff feeling I usually get from mascaras. The bend in the wand is quite annoying because it kind of cripples your precision. I'm not too fond of the brush because it's quite bulky and hinders your precision. It has little to no clumping and smudging which is definitely a plus. Overall, I do like this mascara for the natural and soft look but don't rely on this for your bottom lashes.
on 6/23/2015 2:49:00 AM
Age: 19-24
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I love this mascara so much.
I have medium length eyelashes which are slightly curled and they have relatively good volume, but they are a little light in colour. I could comfortably go without mascara but I don't haha
This gives my lashes exactly what I need. Very strong black colour that stands out really well, gives me just the right amount of volume and length that I like. It's never clumpy and I don't have any trouble with the brush size of flexibility. I especially like it because it gives the lashes a natural look and is perfect for everyday use.
My one issue with it is partially my own fault, I purchased this in the standard version rather than the waterproof. I prefer waterproof mascaras not only because they last longer on my lashes, I work in a kitchen and live in a place that rains a lot lol.
I will definitely be repurchasing but next time in waterproof
on 6/7/2015 3:23:00 PM
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It's a bit of an unpopular opinion, but I really like this mascara! It's true that the brush is huge, but on me this just translates to really soft, almost fluffy-looking lashes. I took a lipstick off because it does have a tendency to clump occasionally, though multiple coats usually gets rid of this problem for me.
on 6/5/2015 3:24:00 PM
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I cannot believe all the bad reviews I'm seeing! I love this mascara. I think it gives awesome volume and length to my lashes. One of my preferred mascaras to use
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I used this mascara awhile back but I forgot to review it. I used this like three times and then somehow it must have got in my eye because it watered while I was driving to school and I accidentally rubbed my eye the wrong way and got a scratched cornea! Obviously it's my fault for rubbing it but my eyes watered like a dam!!! It was insane... I almost wrecked my car and I'm not exaggerating. I'm scared to try another Maybelline mascara but they haven't had many issues for me in the past. I'm thinking because it was so wet and clumpy?! I like CoverGirl mascaras but they're not as black and inky to me as Maybelline. Sigh...
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Many students don't set foot in the campus Career Center until they're a senior, frantic to get their résumé critiqued so they can find a job. It's wise, however, to visit this helpful office early on—even during the first year—because career counselors can help students get on track and explore career options they may not have known about otherwise.
Jobs within Different Majors. For instance, many career offices offer helpful lists of "What You Can Do with a ____ Major." If your student is a biology major, does she know about options beyond the lab? She can work for an environmental group, take a job in a zoo, teach, be a science writer and so much more.
Personal Career Inventories. Your student can also take a career inventory or two to identify possible interests. Many of these personal surveys can be done online, right in the career center. And the trained professionals within the office can help students go over their results and determine their next steps.
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Resources Aplenty. The career center is also chock full of resources! Spending an hour in this office flipping through books, magazines and journals is time well spent.
So, encourage your student to make an appointment at the career center this semester. The earlier the better, before the center gets bombarded with juniors and seniors in a frenzy. Help your student not be one of these frantic upperclassmen. Instead, he'll be a well-informed, well-prepared student taking control of his own destiny.
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Allen, Texas is the 27th fastest growing city in the country.
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Mr. Craig W. Cole has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Brown & Cole Inc. since 1989. Mr. Cole serves as Member of Board of Regents of the University of Washington. Mr. Cole serves on the boards of Associated Grocers Inc. Mr. Cole served as a Director of Puget Energy Inc. and its subsidiary, Puget Sound Energy Inc., from December 1999 to February 6, 2009. He serves on the boards of the National Food Marketing Institute and the National Association of ...
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Back in 2010 we found out my husband had mds/aml. I was pregnant with our third child and he was getting ready to deploy, I mean basically when it rains it pours. My husband has always been very healthy and active, independent, and a leader I mean goodness he has been in the army for 12 going on 13 years. Some days I never know if he is in a good mood or a bad mood. The first go round of chemo back in January of 2012 was horrible they thought he had the shingles he broke out in a rash in the hospital and then it just seemed like I could do nothing right, everything I did he didn't really appreciate it well he stayed in the hospital for 45 days my one year old was 12 hours away with my mom and I just felt like a wreck not only did he lose 45 lbs but i went from 100lbs to 82lbs. I remember us arguing in the hospital and I am a southern woman raised in louisiana and what I felt like I stooped to was just unbelievable. I cried myself to sleep the next morning I felt guilty but at 4:30am I got up packed my things and said you know I am leaving to go make me a doctors appointment because I can't do this alone mentally and off I went I had an emotional/nervous breakdown while driving an hour to my house, I seen a doctor and found out I wasn't going completely crazy that this was all part of it. I returned back to the hospital 3 days later and felt a little better and his attitude was alot better. Anyways his second chemo went great for him and me both. I didn't stay just about the whole time, call me selfish but I couldn't do it. I felt like I am also a mom and I also needed to take care of myself and daughter first. I would visit him one day a week and would stay the night, we got along a lot better. So now he has went through his third round of chemo and did 3 days of radiation full body, and on friday september 7, 2012 he had a double cord blood transplant and it went great, then saturday evening it hit he had severe nausea, really watery bowel movements, and a severe migrane needless to say he ended back in the hospital. They can't seem to figure out what is causing this migrane or headache that won't go away. I am right across the street this time and when I feel an argument coming on I just leave. I kiss him tell him I love him and say I am only a phone call away. My daughter is with my dad this go round and she is only 5 hrs away which is way better than 12 hours but she is my angel/rock and I hate I have to let other people take care of her. I also hate the emotional roller coaster that goes on with my husband I mean one day he is fine has a great attitude and very appreciative of me and the next day he just wants to argue. I am a christian woman and I pray for strength to get through this but there are some days I want to scream at him or throw something but I know this is a phase and I am hoping it gets better. Because I know I am a good wife and mother but I don't know how to be a good caregiver. Because when he is sick my motherly instinct takes over but yet he won't let me help him. I am a very nice person and I have a back bone to strangers or other people I know just not toward him, I understand I am suppose to be in control but he doesn't really allow me has anyone else felt this way with their spouse
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I saw your other post as well as this one, and I just wanted to let you know I am here and adding my prays to yours. I am sorry you have become a part of this club none of us ever wanted to belong to, but I am glad you found your way here. You have a lot on your plate right now. Being a mother is hard. Being the spouse of a soldier is hard. Now you are also a caregiver. That's hard, too. Nothing you have written here sounds out of the realm of normal for caregiving. Guilt, fear, confusion, you name it. We have all experienced it. Your husband is a leader, so it's hard for him to let you care for him. He's angry and grieving for the life he had before cancer. He hates putting you through this. You are the person closest to him, so, fair or unfair, he is taking some of his frustration out on you. Hang in there. Come here to seek support or just to vent. Know that you are not as alone as you feel. Fay


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These high-level principles are intended to help governments facilitate and promote long-term investment by institutional investors, particularly among institutions such as pension funds, insurers and sovereign wealth funds, that typically have long duration liabilities and consequently can consider investments over a long period.
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Tokyo, Japan - Discussions at this event focused on investing for the long-term, infrastructure as an asset class, the role of capital markets in long-term investment and next steps for long-term investment financing in Asia.
What are the channels for investment in sustainable energy infrastructure by institutional investors (e.g. pension funds, insurance companies and sovereign wealth funds) and what factors influence investment decisions? What key policy levers and risk mitigants can governments use to facilitate these types of investments? What emerging channels (such as green bonds, YieldCos and direct project investment) hold significant promise for scaling up institutional investment?
This report develops a framework that classifies investments according to different types of financing instruments and investment funds, and highlights the risk mitigants and transaction enablers that intermediaries (such as public green investment banks and other public financial institutions) can use to mobilise institutionally held capital. This framework can also be used to identify where investments are or are not flowing, and focus attention on how governments can support the development of potentially promising investment channels and consider policy interventions that can make institutional investment in sustainable energy infrastructure more likely.
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The 2014 edition of the OECD Pensions Outlook explores the crucial and far-reaching challenges that pension systems are currently facing. This report will be released at a launch event in London on 8 December 2014.
Pension funds and annuity providers need to effectively manage the longevity risk they are exposed to. Individuals receiving a lifetime income may live longer than expected or accounted for in the actuarial calculations to provision for these liabilities. Mismanaged longevity risk can deteriorate finances, cause bankruptcy and expose individuals to the risk of losing their retirement income. To safeguard against this risk, pension funds and annuity providers must provision for future improvements in mortality and life expectancy. The regulatory framework can support the effective management of longevity risk.
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This 2014 edition of the OECD Pensions Outlook examines the ever-changing pensions landscape. It looks at pension reform, the role of private pensions and retirement savings. Population ageing and longevity risk is examined as are the means of increasing coverage and providing automatic enrolment. The volume is rounded out by a chapter on default retirement strategies.