@article {2418,
	title = {Vapour-liquid phase transition of dipolar particles},
	journal = {Molecular Physics},
	volume = {107},
	number = {4-6},
	year = {2009},
	note = {ISI Document Delivery No.: 448EATimes Cited: 5Cited Reference Count: 54Ganzenmueller, Georg Patey, G. N. Camp, Philip J.},
	pages = {403-413},
	type = {Article},
	abstract = {The question of whether a vapour-liquid phase transition exists in systems of particles with purely dipolar interactions is examined. New Monte Carlo simulation results are presented for the dipolar Yukawa hard sphere (DYHS) fluid with very small values of the attractive Yukawa well depth, almost two orders of magnitude smaller than the characteristic dipolar interaction energy. In this way, it is possible to approach the dipolar hard sphere (DHS) limit. It is found that phase separation is not observable beyond a critical value of the Yukawa energy parameter, even though in thermodynamic and structural terms, the DYHS and DHS systems are very similar. It is suggested that either some very subtle physics distinguishes the DYHS and DHS systems, or the observation of a phase transition in DHSs is precluded by finite-size effects.},
	keywords = {BEHAVIOR, COEXISTENCE, dipolar hard spheres, FERROFLUIDS, FLUIDS, HARD-SPHERES, Monte Carlo simulation, MONTE-CARLO, ORDER, SIMULATION, SYSTEM, THERMODYNAMICS, vapour-liquid transition},
	isbn = {0026-8976},
	url = {<Go to ISI>://000266244700014},
	author = {Ganzenmuller, G. and Patey, G. N. and Camp, P. J.}
}
@article {595,
	title = {Formulation of benzoporphyrin derivatives in pluronics},
	journal = {Photochemistry and Photobiology},
	volume = {77},
	number = {3},
	year = {2003},
	note = {ISI Document Delivery No.: 656FVTimes Cited: 10Cited Reference Count: 9},
	month = {Mar},
	pages = {299-303},
	type = {Article},
	abstract = {This study investigates the potential of Pluronics for the formulation of tetrapyrrole-based photosensitizers, with a particular focus on B-ring benzoporphyrin derivatives. The B-ring derivatives have a high tendency to aggregate in aqueous solutions, and this poses a significant formulation problem. Pluronics are ABA-type triblock copolymers composed of a central hydrophobic polypropylene oxide section with two hydrophilic polyethylene oxide sections of equal length at either end. Out of a range of different commercially available block copolymers studied, it was found that the longer the hydrophobic block, the better the stabilization of tetrapyrrolic drugs in monomeric form in aqueous suspensions. Of these the best performance was observed in the micelle-forming Pluronic P123. Micelle size determination by laser light scattering confirmed that particle size in stable Pluronic formulations was around 20 nm. Pluronics such as L122 formed emulsions spontaneously without the need for emulsion stabilizers; emulsions were highly stable at ambient temperatures over several days and also highly effective as potential drug delivery agents.},
	keywords = {AGGREGATION, AQUEOUS-SOLUTIONS, SURFACTANTS, THERMODYNAMICS},
	isbn = {0031-8655},
	url = {<Go to ISI>://000181598800010},
	author = {Chowdhary, R. K. and Chansarkar, N. and Sharif, I. and Hioka, N. and Dolphin, D.}
}
@article {332,
	title = {A differential vapor-pressure equipment for investigations of biopolymer interactions},
	journal = {Journal of Biochemical and Biophysical Methods},
	volume = {50},
	number = {2-3},
	year = {2002},
	note = {ISI Document Delivery No.: 510CETimes Cited: 7Cited Reference Count: 47},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {269-288},
	type = {Article},
	abstract = {The design and performance of an equipment for the measurement of vapor pressures over liquid or solid samples is presented. The equilibrium pressure difference, DeltaP, between a sample and a reference of known vapor pressure is recorded as a function of composition and/or temperature. Through the use of high-accuracy capacitance manometers and a leak-tight system of stainless steel pipes, below-scaled valves and metal-gasket fittings, DeltaP can be measured with a resolution of about 0.5 mubar (0.05 Pa) in some applications. This sensitivity level, along with other features of the equipment, particularly a "gas-phase titration" routine for changing the cell composition, makes it effective for the investigations of several types of biopolymer interactions. These include isothermal studies of net affinities such as the adsorption of water to proteins or membranes, the preferential interaction of biopolymers with the components of a mixed solvent. the partitioning of solutes between a membrane and the aqueous bulk and the weak. specific binding of ligands to macromolecules. Furthermore, a temperature-scanning mode allows real-time elucidation of such interactions at thermally induced conformational changes in biopolymers. Selected examples of these applications are presented and discussed. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.},
	keywords = {25-DEGREES-C, ALCOHOLS, BINDING, BOVINE SERUM-ALBUMIN, CALORIMETER, differential, hydration, LIQUID-EQUILIBRIA, preferential interaction, static vapor pressure, temperature scanning, TEMPERATURES, THERMODYNAMICS, titration, WATER, weak binding},
	isbn = {0165-022X},
	url = {<Go to ISI>://000173190500016},
	author = {Andersen, K. B. and Koga,Yoshikata and Westh, P.}
}
@article {399,
	title = {Studies of a benzoporphyrin derivative with Pluronics},
	journal = {Canadian Journal of Chemistry-Revue Canadienne De Chimie},
	volume = {80},
	number = {10},
	year = {2002},
	note = {ISI Document Delivery No.: 623LCTimes Cited: 14Cited Reference Count: 22},
	month = {Oct},
	pages = {1321-1326},
	type = {Article},
	abstract = {The synthetic route for the benzoporphyrin derivatives produces two regioisomers in equimolar quantities (ring A and B isomers). A derivative of the A-ring product, BPD-MA (benzoporphyrin-derivative monoacid ring A, verteporfin), has recently been approved in North America and Europe for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. The B-ring isomers, contrary to the A-ring isomers, exhibit high aggregation in many formulations, which results in inadequate drug delivery for clinical uses. To avoid aggregation, a non-ionic surfactant polymer such as a Pluronic - poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(propylene oxide)-poly(ethylene oxide) - may be used as a formulation excipient. The triblock polymer investigated here is designated P123 (or poloxamer 403). When used to formulate a monoacid benzoporphyrin B-ring derivative (2), a critical micelle concentration of P123 in water occurred at approximately 0.015 to 0.03\%. The apparent pK(a) of compound 2 was dependent on its concentration in P123, and decreased as the molar ratio (P123:2) increased. High concentrations of P123 and neutral pH were found to be the best conditions to maintain the drug in its monomeric form. Kinetic studies suggest that the aggregate of 2 contains several molecules, and is formed by a catalyzed self-assembly process. Samples with 1 mg mL(-1) of drug, at pH = 7.4, and 4.8\% of Pluronic showed satisfactory capacity to load and keep monomers stable. This formulation has potential PDT applications.},
	keywords = {AGGREGATION, AQUEOUS-SOLUTIONS, block copolymers, BPD, COPOLYMERS, DYNAMICS, formulation, micelles, PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY, photodynamic therapy (PDT), PHOTOSENSITIZERS, photosensitizing drug, Pluronic, poloxamers, porphyrins, SURFACTANTS, THERMODYNAMICS},
	isbn = {0008-4042},
	url = {<Go to ISI>://000179703700007},
	author = {Hioka, N. and Chowdhary, R. K. and Chansarkar, N. and Delmarre, D. and Sternberg, E. and Dolphin, D.}
}
@article {5219,
	title = {Binding of small alcohols to a lipid bilayer membrane: does the partitioning coefficient express the net affinity?},
	journal = {Biophysical Chemistry},
	volume = {89},
	number = {1},
	year = {2001},
	note = {ISI Document Delivery No.: 397WQTimes Cited: 13Cited Reference Count: 55},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {53-63},
	type = {Article},
	abstract = {The total vapor pressures at 26 degreesC of binary (water-alcohol) and ternary (water-alcohol-vesicle) systems were measured for sis short chain alcohols. The vesicles were unilamellar dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine (DMPC). The data was used to evaluate the effect of vesicles on the chemical potential of alcohols expressed as the preferential binding parameter of the alcohol-lipid interaction, Gamma (23). This quantity is a thermodynamic (model-free) measure of the net strength of membrane-alcohol interactions. For the smaller investigated alcohols (methanol, ethanol and 1-propanol) Gamma (23) was negative. This is indicative of so-called preferential hydration, a condition where the affinity of the membrane for water is higher than the affinity for the alcohol. For the longer alcohols (1-butanol, 1-pentanol, 1-hexanol) Gamma (23) was positive and increasing with increasing chain length. This demonstrates preferential binding, i.e. enrichment of alcohol in the membrane and a concomitant depletion of the solute in the aqueous bulk. The measured values of Gamma (23) were compared to the number of alcohol-membrane contacts specified by partitioning coefficients from the literature. It was found that for the small alcohols the number of alcohol-membrane contacts is much larger than the number of preferentially bound solutes. This discrepancy, which is theoretically expected in cases of very weak binding, becomes less pronounced with increasing alcohol chain length, and when the partitioning coefficient exceeds approximately 3 on the molal scale (10(2) in mole fraction units) it vanishes. Based on this, relationships between structural and thermodynamic interpretations of membrana partitioning are discussed. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.},
	keywords = {energy of interaction, ETHANOL, free, lipid membranes, membrane partitioning, MODEL, NONELECTROLYTE PARTITION, PHASE, PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE, preferential binding, protein stability, SOLUTES, THERMODYNAMICS, vapor pressure, VAPOR-PRESSURE, WATER},
	isbn = {0301-4622},
	url = {<Go to ISI>://000166721200005},
	author = {Westh, P. and Trandum, C. and Koga,Yoshikata}
}
@article {4587,
	title = {Fluctuations in aqueous methanol, ethanol, and propan-1-ol: amplitude and wavelength of fluctuation},
	journal = {Canadian Journal of Chemistry-Revue Canadienne De Chimie},
	volume = {77},
	number = {12},
	year = {1999},
	note = {ISI Document Delivery No.: 262KYTimes Cited: 29Cited Reference Count: 18},
	month = {Dec},
	pages = {2039-2045},
	type = {Article},
	abstract = {Density, heat capacity, and isentropic compressibility data for aqueous methanol, ethanol, and propan-1-ol by Benson{\textquoteright}s group were used to evaluate two kinds of fluctuations; mean-square fluctuation densities; and (mean-square) normalized fluctuations, respectively, in volume, entropy, and cross (entropy/volume) effect. The mean-square fluctuation densities provide measures for the amplitude (intensity) of the fluctuation, while the normalized fluctuations contain information regarding the wavelength (extensity) of the fluctuation. Furthermore, their composition derivatives, the partial molar fluctuations of alcohols were calculated. These quantities signify the effect of additional solute on the respective fluctuations. These data were interpreted in terms of mixing schemes learned earlier in this laboratory by using the data of excess partial molar enthalpy, entropy, and volume, and the respective alcohol-alcohol interaction functions, i.e., the composition derivatives of partial molar quantities.},
	keywords = {25-DEGREES-C, and propan-1-ol, aqueous methanol, ETHANOL, fluctuation density, HEAT-CAPACITIES, LIQUID WATER, N-ALCOHOL MIXTURES, NON-ELECTROLYTES, normalized fluctuation, partial molar fluctuations of alcohol, THERMODYNAMICS, VOLUMES},
	isbn = {0008-4042},
	url = {<Go to ISI>://000084067500005},
	author = {Koga,Yoshikata}
}
@article {4301,
	title = {Calcium binding by the N-terminal cellulose-binding domain from Cellulomonas fimi beta-1,4-glucanase CenC},
	journal = {Biochemistry},
	volume = {37},
	number = {37},
	year = {1998},
	note = {ISI Document Delivery No.: 125NRTimes Cited: 16Cited Reference Count: 33},
	month = {Sep},
	pages = {12772-12781},
	type = {Article},
	abstract = {The interaction of the N-terminal cellulose-binding domain, CBDN1, from Cellulomonas fimi beta-1,4-glucanase CenC with calcium was investigated using NMR spectroscopy and calorimetry. CBDN1 binds a single calcium ion with an equilibrium association constant of approximately 10(5) M-1 at 35 degrees C and pH 6.0. Binding is exothermic (-42 +/- 2 kJ mol(-1)) under these conditions and is accompanied by a small negative change in heat capacity (Delta C-p = -0.41 +/- 0.16 kJ mol(-1) K-1). From an NMR line shape analysis, the rate constants for calcium association and dissociation were found to be (5 +/- 7) x 10(7) s(-1) M-1 and (4.5 +/- 0.6) x 10(2) s(-1), respectively. The rapid association kinetics indicate that the calcium-binding site on CBDN1 is accessible and, to the first approximation, preformed. Based on patterns of chemical shift perturbations, and structural comparisons with the Bacillus sp. 1,3-1,4-beta-glucanases, the backbone carbonyl oxygens of Thr8, Gly30, and Asp 142 and a side chain carboxyl oxygen of Asp 142 are postulated to form the calcium-binding site of CBDN1. Consistent with the calcium-independent affinity of CBDN1 for cellopentaose, this exposed site is located on the face of CBDN1 opposite to that forming the oligosaccharide-binding cleft. The midpoint denaturation temperature of CBDN1 is increased by approximately 8 degrees C at pH 6.0 in the presence of saturating amounts of calcium, confirming that metal ion binding is thermodynamically linked to native-state stability.},
	keywords = {4-GLUCANOHYDROLASE, AFFINITY, CA2+, CRYSTAL-STRUCTURE, GLUCANASES, NUCLEAR-MAGNETIC-RESONANCE, RESOLUTION, SPECTROSCOPY, THERMODYNAMICS, THERMOSTABILITY},
	isbn = {0006-2960},
	url = {<Go to ISI>://000076244100011},
	author = {Johnson, P. E. and Creagh, A. L. and Brun, E. and Joe, K. and Tomme, P. and Haynes, C. A. and McIntosh, L. P.}
}
@article {3935,
	title = {A bis(carceplex) from a cyclic tetramer of cavitands},
	journal = {Angewandte Chemie-International Edition in English},
	volume = {36},
	number = {16},
	year = {1997},
	note = {ISI Document Delivery No.: XX181Times Cited: 36Cited Reference Count: 35},
	month = {Sep},
	pages = {1727-1729},
	type = {Article},
	keywords = {CALIX<4>ARENE, CARCEPLEXES, CAVITANDS, CHANNELS, CHEMISTRY, COMPLEXES, ENCAPSULATION, HOST, host-guest chemistry, INCLUSION, MOLECULES, self-assembly, supramolecular chemistry, THERMODYNAMICS},
	isbn = {0570-0833},
	url = {<Go to ISI>://A1997XX18100014},
	author = {Chopra, N. and Sherman, J. C.}
}
