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Large scale numerical investigation of excited states in poly(phenylene)
A density matrix renormalisation group scheme is developed, allowing for the
first time essentially exact numerical solutions for the important excited
states of a realistic semi-empirical model for oligo-phenylenes. By monitoring
the evolution of the energies with chain length and comparing them to the
experimental absorption peaks of oligomers and thin films, we assign the four
characteristic absorption peaks of phenyl-based polymers. We also determine the
position and nature of the nonlinear optical states in this model.Comment: RevTeX, 10 pages, 4 eps figures included using eps
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Ortho-aryl substituted DPEphos ligands: rhodium complexes featuring CâH anagostic interactions and BâH agostic bonds
The synthesis of new SchrockâOsborn Rh(I) pre-catalysts with ortho-substituted DPEphos ligands, [Rh(DPEphos-R)(NBD)][BArF4] [R = Me, OMe, iPr; ArF = 3,5-(CF3)2C6H3], is described. Along with the previously reported R = H variant, variable temperature 1H NMR spectroscopic and single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies show that these all have axial (CâH)âŻRh anagostic interactions relative to the d8 pseudo square planar metal centres, that also result in corresponding downfield chemical shifts. Analysis by NBO, QTAIM and NCI methods shows these to be only very weak CâHâŻRh bonding interactions, the magnitudes of which do not correlate with the observed chemical shifts. Instead, as informed by Scherer's approach, it is the topological positioning of the CâH bond with regard to the metal centre that is important. For [Rh(DPEphosâiPr)(NBD)][BArF4] addition of H2 results in a Rh(III) iPrâCâH activated product, [Rh(Îş3,Ď-P,O,P-DPEphos-iPrâ˛)(H)][BArF4]. This undergoes H/D exchange with D2 at the iPr groups, reacts with CO or NBD to return Rh(I) products, and reaction with H3B¡NMe3/tert-butylethene results in a dehydrogenative borylation to form a complex that shows both a non-classical BâHâŻRh 3c-2e agostic bond and a CâHâŻRh anagostic interaction at the same metal centre
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Anticolorectal cancer activity of the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid
NoBackground Oral administration of the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), as the free fatty acid (FFA), leads to EPA incorporation into, and reduced growth of, experimental colorectal cancer liver metastases (CRCLM).
Design: We performed a Phase II double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial of EPA-FFA 2â
g daily in patients undergoing liver resection surgery for CRCLM. The patients took EPA-FFA (n=43) or placebo (n=45) prior to surgery. The primary end-point was the CRCLM Ki67 proliferation index (PI). Secondary end-points included safety and tolerability of EPA-FFA, tumour fatty acid content and CD31-positive vascularity. We also analysed overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS).
Results The median (range) duration of EPA-FFA treatment was 30 (12â65) days. Treatment groups were well matched with no significant difference in disease burden at surgery or preoperative chemotherapy. EPA-FFA treatment was well tolerated with no excess of postoperative complications. Tumour tissue from EPA-FFA-treated patients demonstrated a 40% increase in EPA content (p=0.0008), no difference in Ki67 PI, but reduced vascularity in âEPA-naĂŻveâ individuals (p=0.075). EPA-FFA also demonstrated antiangiogenic activity in vitro. In the first 18â
months after CRCLM resection, EPA-FFA-treated individuals obtained OS benefit compared with placebo, although early CRC recurrence rates were similar.
Conclusions EPA-FFA therapy is safe and well tolerated in patients with advanced CRC undergoing liver surgery. EPA-FFA may have antiangiogenic properties. Remarkably, limited preoperative treatment may provide postoperative OS benefit. Phase III clinical evaluation of prolonged EPA-FFA treatment in CRCLM patients is warranted.
Trial Identifier: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01070355.The Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Awards and Advisory Committee approved the Trial. PML and ADR were supported by Department of Health/Cancer Research UK Yorkshire Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre funding. The Trial was adopted by the UKCRN Clinical Trials Portfolio (UKCRN ID 8946) allowing West Yorkshire Comprehensive Local Research Network funding of Pharmacy costs. SLA Pharma AG funded some of the experimental work and provided EPA-FFA and placebo. SLA Pharma AG played no role in the design or execution of the Trial. Laboratory costs were also supported by the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Charitable Foundation (Rays of Hope)