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  1. Article ; Online: N,N-dimethyltryptamine compound found in the hallucinogenic tea ayahuasca, regulates adult neurogenesis in vitro and in vivo.

    Morales-Garcia, Jose A / Calleja-Conde, Javier / Lopez-Moreno, Jose A / Alonso-Gil, Sandra / Sanz-SanCristobal, Marina / Riba, Jordi / Perez-Castillo, Ana

    Translational psychiatry

    2020  Volume 10, Issue 1, Page(s) 331

    Abstract: N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is a component of the ayahuasca brew traditionally used for ritual and ...

    Abstract N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is a component of the ayahuasca brew traditionally used for ritual and therapeutic purposes across several South American countries. Here, we have examined, in vitro and vivo, the potential neurogenic effect of DMT. Our results demonstrate that DMT administration activates the main adult neurogenic niche, the subgranular zone of the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus, promoting newly generated neurons in the granular zone. Moreover, these mice performed better, compared to control non-treated animals, in memory tests, which suggest a functional relevance for the DMT-induced new production of neurons in the hippocampus. Interestingly, the neurogenic effect of DMT appears to involve signaling via sigma-1 receptor (S1R) activation since S1R antagonist blocked the neurogenic effect. Taken together, our results demonstrate that DMT treatment activates the subgranular neurogenic niche regulating the proliferation of neural stem cells, the migration of neuroblasts, and promoting the generation of new neurons in the hippocampus, therefore enhancing adult neurogenesis and improving spatial learning and memory tasks.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Banisteriopsis ; Mice ; N,N-Dimethyltryptamine ; Neural Stem Cells ; Neurogenesis ; Tea
    Chemical Substances Tea ; N,N-Dimethyltryptamine (WUB601BHAA)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-09-28
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2609311-X
    ISSN 2158-3188 ; 2158-3188
    ISSN (online) 2158-3188
    ISSN 2158-3188
    DOI 10.1038/s41398-020-01011-0
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  2. Article: Electron Tomography of Pencil-Shaped GaN/(In,Ga)N Core-Shell Nanowires.

    Nicolai, Lars / Gačević, Žarko / Calleja, Enrique / Trampert, Achim

    Nanoscale research letters

    2019  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 232

    Abstract: The three-dimensional structure of GaN/(In,Ga)N core-shell nanowires with multi-faceted pencil ... of the tomographic reconstruction allow the detailed determination of the complex morphology of the inner (In,Ga)N ...

    Abstract The three-dimensional structure of GaN/(In,Ga)N core-shell nanowires with multi-faceted pencil-shaped apex is analyzed by electron tomography using high-angle annular dark-field mode in a scanning transmission electron microscope. Selective area growth on GaN-on-sapphire templates using a patterned mask is performed by molecular beam epitaxy to obtain ordered arrays of uniform nanowires. Our results of the tomographic reconstruction allow the detailed determination of the complex morphology of the inner (In,Ga)N multi-faceted shell structure and its deviation from the perfect hexagonal symmetry. The tomogram unambiguously identifies a dot-in-a-wire configuration at the nanowire apex including the exact shape and size, as well as the spatial distribution of its chemical composition.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-07-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2253244-4
    ISSN 1556-276X ; 1931-7573
    ISSN (online) 1556-276X
    ISSN 1931-7573
    DOI 10.1186/s11671-019-3072-1
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  3. Article ; Online: Titanium induced polarity inversion in ordered (In,Ga)N/GaN nanocolumns.

    Kong, X / Li, H / Albert, S / Bengoechea-Encabo, A / Sanchez-Garcia, M A / Calleja, E / Draxl, C / Trampert, A

    Nanotechnology

    2016  Volume 27, Issue 6, Page(s) 65705

    Abstract: We report on the formation of polarity inversion in ordered (In,Ga)N/GaN nanocolumns grown on a Ti ... at the homoepitaxial GaN interface due to Ti incorporation, triggering the generation of N-polar domains in Ga-polar ... to an enhanced indium incorporation in the subsequent (In,Ga)N segment of the nanocolumn. This study provides ...

    Abstract We report on the formation of polarity inversion in ordered (In,Ga)N/GaN nanocolumns grown on a Ti-masked GaN-buffered sapphire substrate by plasma assisted molecular beam epitaxy. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy and electron energy-loss spectroscopy reveal a stacking fault-like planar defect at the homoepitaxial GaN interface due to Ti incorporation, triggering the generation of N-polar domains in Ga-polar nanocolumns. Density functional theory calculations are applied to clarify the atomic configurations of a Ti monolayer occupation on the GaN (0002) plane and to prove the inversion effect. The polarity inversion leads to an enhanced indium incorporation in the subsequent (In,Ga)N segment of the nanocolumn. This study provides a deeper understanding of the effects of Ti mask in the well-controlled selective area growth of (In,Ga)N/GaN nanocolumns.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-02-12
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1362365-5
    ISSN 1361-6528 ; 0957-4484
    ISSN (online) 1361-6528
    ISSN 0957-4484
    DOI 10.1088/0957-4484/27/6/065705
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  4. Article: Palladium(II)-Catalyzed C(sp3)–H Activation of N,O-Ketals towards a Method for the β-Functionalization of Ketones

    Ho, Danny K. H. / Calleja, Jonas / Gaunt, Matthew J.

    Synlett

    2019  Volume 30, Issue 04, Page(s) 454–458

    Abstract: ... activation pathway is reported. An N,O-ketal directs an aliphatic C–H carbonylation to form γ-lactams ...

    Abstract A method for the formal β-functionalization of aliphatic ketones via a palladium-catalyzed sp 3 C–H activation pathway is reported. An N,O-ketal directs an aliphatic C–H carbonylation to form γ-lactams which upon hydrolysis generate γ-keto carboxylic acids. This C–C bond-forming reaction is tolerant of a range of functional groups, enabling the synthesis of a range of synthetically important building blocks. Furthermore, the concepts underlying this transformation have also enabled the development of a related C–H alkenylation process to highly functionalised heterocycles.
    Keywords oxazolidine ; palladium ; carbonylation ; lactam ; ketone ; C–H activation
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-02-05
    Publisher Georg Thieme Verlag
    Publishing place Stuttgart ; New York
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2042012-2
    ISSN 1437-2096 ; 0936-5214
    ISSN (online) 1437-2096
    ISSN 0936-5214
    DOI 10.1055/s-0037-1611664
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  5. Article ; Online: Fiber optic sensors based on hybrid phenyl-silica xerogel films to detect n-hexane

    Jesús C. Echeverría / Ignacio Calleja / Paula Moriones / Julián J. Garrido

    Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, Vol 8, Iss 1, Pp 475-

    determination of the isosteric enthalpy of adsorption

    2017  Volume 484

    Abstract: ... the xerogels. At a given pressure of n-hexane, the response of each sensing element decreased with temperature ... at different temperatures. The magnitude of the isosteric enthalpy of n-hexane increased with the relative ...

    Abstract We investigated the response of three fiber optic sensing elements prepared at pH 10 from phenyltriethoxysilane (PhTEOS) and tetraethylsilane (TEOS) mixtures with 30, 40, and 50% PhTEOS in the silicon precursor mixture. The sensing elements are referred to as Ph30, Ph40 and Ph50, respectively. The films were synthesized by the sol–gel method and affixed to the end of optical fibers by the dip-coating technique. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, N2 adsorption–desorption at 77 K and X-ray diffraction analysis were used to characterize the xerogels. At a given pressure of n-hexane, the response of each sensing element decreased with temperature, indicating an exothermic process that confirmed the role of adsorption in the overall performance of the sensing elements. The isosteric adsorption enthalpies were obtained from the calibration curves at different temperatures. The magnitude of the isosteric enthalpy of n-hexane increased with the relative response and reached a plateau that stabilized at approximately −31 kJ mol−1 for Ph40 and Ph50 and at approximately −37 kJ mol−1 for Ph30. This indicates that the adsorbate–adsorbent interaction was dominant at lower relative pressure and condensation of the adsorbate on the mesopores was dominant at higher relative pressure.
    Keywords fiber optic sensors ; isosteric enthalpy of adsorption ; n-hexane ; phenyl-silica ; xerogel films ; Technology ; T ; Chemical technology ; TP1-1185 ; Science ; Q ; Physics ; QC1-999
    Subject code 620
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-02-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Beilstein-Institut
    Document type Article ; Online
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  6. Article: Encefalitis por anticuerpos antirreceptor de N-metil-D-aspartato (anti-NMDAR): reporte de un caso.

    González-Latapi, Paulina / Rodríguez-Violante, Mayela / Cervantes-Arriaga, Amin / Calleja-Castillo, Juan Manuel / González-Aguilar, Alberto

    Gaceta medica de Mexico

    2014  Volume 150, Issue 4, Page(s) 348–351

    Abstract: Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis (anti-NMDAR) is an autoimmune disorder ...

    Title translation Anti-N-Methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis (anti-NMDAR): a case report.
    Abstract Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis (anti-NMDAR) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by neuropsychiatric symptoms, hyperkinetic movements, and even central hypoventilation. Anti-NMDAR encephalitis is a recently described disease, but is already considered one of the most frequent etiologies of noninfectious encephalitis. We report the case of 16-year-old man in which it the presence of anti-NMDAR antibodies in the absence of a neoplasm was identified. Disease course and gradual recovery, as well as a brief review of the syndrome, is presented. To our knowledge this is the first proven case of anti-NMDAR encephalitis in Mexico.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Encephalitis/diagnosis ; Humans ; Male
    Language Spanish
    Publishing date 2014-07
    Publishing country Mexico
    Document type Case Reports ; English Abstract ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 425456-9
    ISSN 0016-3813
    ISSN 0016-3813
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  7. Article ; Online: Histamine-N-methyl transferase polymorphism and risk for multiple sclerosis.

    García-Martín, E / Martínez, C / Benito-León, J / Calleja, P / Díaz-Sánchez, M / Pisa, D / Alonso-Navarro, H / Ayuso-Peralta, L / Torrecilla, D / Agúndez, J A G / Jiménez-Jiménez, F J

    European journal of neurology

    2010  Volume 17, Issue 2, Page(s) 335–338

    Abstract: Background: Histamine N-methyltransferase (HNMT) is the main metabolizing enzyme of histamine ...

    Abstract Background: Histamine N-methyltransferase (HNMT) is the main metabolizing enzyme of histamine (a mediator of inflammation implicated in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis-MS) in the CNS. We have investigated the possible association between a single nucleotide polymorphism of the HNMT (chromosome 2q22.1), that causes the amino acid substitution Thr105Ile (decreasing enzyme activity) and the risk for MS.
    Methods: We studied the frequency of the HNMT genotypes and allelic variants in 228 MS patients and 295 healthy controls using a PCR-RLFP method.
    Results: The frequencies of the HNMT genotypes and allelic variants did not differ significantly between MS patients and controls, and were unrelated with the age of onset of MS, gender, and course of MS.
    Conclusion: The HNMT polymorphism is not related with the risk for MS.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Age of Onset ; Alleles ; Case-Control Studies ; Disease Progression ; European Continental Ancestry Group/genetics ; Female ; Gene Frequency ; Genetic Predisposition to Disease ; Genotype ; Histamine N-Methyltransferase/genetics ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive/genetics ; Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/genetics ; Mutation, Missense ; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide ; Risk ; Sex Factors ; Spain
    Chemical Substances Histamine N-Methyltransferase (EC 2.1.1.8)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2010-02
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1280785-0
    ISSN 1468-1331 ; 1351-5101 ; 1471-0552
    ISSN (online) 1468-1331
    ISSN 1351-5101 ; 1471-0552
    DOI 10.1111/j.1468-1331.2009.02720.x
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  8. Article ; Online: Plasmon excitation in electron energy-loss spectroscopy for determination of indium concentration in (In,Ga)N/GaN nanowires.

    Kong, X / Albert, S / Bengoechea-Encabo, A / Sanchez-Garcia, M A / Calleja, E / Trampert, A

    Nanotechnology

    2012  Volume 23, Issue 48, Page(s) 485701

    Abstract: ... in transmission electron microscopy as a quick and straightforward method to determine the local indium compositions in (In,Ga)N/GaN ... nanowires. The (In,Ga)N/GaN nanowire heterostructures are grown by plasma assisted molecular beam epitaxy ... electron energy-loss spectroscopy exhibits a linear relation with respect to indium concentration in (In,Ga)N nanowires, allowing ...

    Abstract We demonstrate the potential of low-loss electron energy-loss spectroscopy in transmission electron microscopy as a quick and straightforward method to determine the local indium compositions in (In,Ga)N/GaN nanowires. The (In,Ga)N/GaN nanowire heterostructures are grown by plasma assisted molecular beam epitaxy on Si(111) substrates in a self-assembled way, and on patterned GaN templates in an ordered way. A wide range of indium contents is realized by varying the substrate temperatures. The plasmon peak in low-loss electron energy-loss spectroscopy exhibits a linear relation with respect to indium concentration in (In,Ga)N nanowires, allowing for a direct compositional analysis. The high spatial resolution of this method in combination with structural information from transmission electron microscopy will contribute to a basic understanding of the lattice pulling effect during (In,Ga)N/GaN nanowire growth.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2012-12-07
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1362365-5
    ISSN 1361-6528 ; 0957-4484
    ISSN (online) 1361-6528
    ISSN 0957-4484
    DOI 10.1088/0957-4484/23/48/485701
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  9. Article ; Online: Selective area growth of In(Ga)N/GaN nanocolumns by molecular beam epitaxy on GaN-buffered Si(111): from ultraviolet to infrared emission.

    Albert, S / Bengoechea-Encabo, A / Sánchez-García, M A / Kong, X / Trampert, A / Calleja, E

    Nanotechnology

    2013  Volume 24, Issue 17, Page(s) 175303

    Abstract: Selective area growth of In(Ga)N/GaN nanocolumns was performed on GaN-buffered Si(111) substrates ... nanohole mask, for the selective area growth. Ordered In(Ga)N/GaN nanocolumns emitting from the ultraviolet ... of the In(Ga)N/GaN nanocolumns emitting at a given wavelength could be substantially improved by tuning ...

    Abstract Selective area growth of In(Ga)N/GaN nanocolumns was performed on GaN-buffered Si(111) substrates by plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy. Undoped and Si-doped GaN buffer layers were first grown on Si(111) substrates, showing photoluminescence excitonic emission without traces of other low energy contributions, in particular, the yellow band. The GaN buffer surface roughness (between 10 and 14 nm, the rms value in a 10 × 10 μm(2) area) was low enough to allow the fabrication of a thin (7 nm thick) well defined Ti nanohole mask, for the selective area growth. Ordered In(Ga)N/GaN nanocolumns emitting from the ultraviolet (3.2 eV) to the infrared (0.78 eV) were obtained. The morphology and the emission efficiency of the In(Ga)N/GaN nanocolumns emitting at a given wavelength could be substantially improved by tuning the In/Ga and total III/N ratios. An estimated internal quantum efficiency of 36% was derived from photoluminescence data for green emitting nanocolumns.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2013-05-03
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1362365-5
    ISSN 1361-6528 ; 0957-4484
    ISSN (online) 1361-6528
    ISSN 0957-4484
    DOI 10.1088/0957-4484/24/17/175303
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  10. Article ; Online: Lipid-binding antiphospholipid antibodies: significance for pathophysiology and diagnosis of the antiphospholipid syndrome.

    Müller-Calleja, Nadine / Ruf, Wolfram / Lackner, Karl J

    Critical reviews in clinical laboratory sciences

    2024  , Page(s) 1–18

    Abstract: The antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disease characterized by the presence of pathogenic antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL). Since approximately 30 years ago, lipid-binding aPL, which do not require a protein cofactor, have been regarded ... ...

    Abstract The antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disease characterized by the presence of pathogenic antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL). Since approximately 30 years ago, lipid-binding aPL, which do not require a protein cofactor, have been regarded as irrelevant for APS pathogenesis even though anticardiolipin are a diagnostic criterion of APS. In this review, we will summarize the available evidence from
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-31
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 280641-1
    ISSN 1549-781X ; 1040-8363 ; 0590-8191
    ISSN (online) 1549-781X
    ISSN 1040-8363 ; 0590-8191
    DOI 10.1080/10408363.2024.2305121
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