Abstract: A nanoparticle, which has a metal oxide core and a cerium shell is provided. The weight ratio of the cerium within the shell to the metal oxide in the core is at least 1%. Additionally a method for delivering a ligand into a cell with the nanoparticle is provided. Processes for making the nanoparticle which include: sonicating an aqueous composition containing Ceric Ammonium Nitrate and a prefabricated nano particle suspension; and (b) adding a polycationic polymer to the mixture (for NP surface functionalization), are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for enhancing beta cell maturation, health and function. The invention may be used for increasing insulin secretion in a cell, promoting the formation of cell clusters, or reducing cell death. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods provide a treatment for diabetes. In some embodiments, the composition comprises an agent which increases a ?-cell surface protein expression, activity or both.

Abstract: A disaggregation method for NDs (nanodiamonds) comprising: sonicating NDs dispersed in water; and sedimenting non-disaggregated NDs by centrifugation. Optionally, the method includes sonicating the disaggregated NDs with CAN [(NH4)2Ce(NO3)6] to produce CAN modified NDs and washing to remove excess CAN. Populations of disaggregated NDs are also disclosed. In some embodiments the populations are provided as an aqueous suspension.

Abstract: A system, technique and material composition for use in correction of eye condition are disclosed. The system comprising a processing utility and an etching utility. The processing utility comprises: correction pattern module configured for providing a selected two-dimensional pattern in according with input data indicative of vision impermanent of a user, and for generating operational instructions for forming said selected two-dimensional pattern on the surface of the cornea by said etching utility. The etching utility is configured to etching the selected patter on surface of the cornea of a user. The material composition comprises aqueous solution comprising a plurality of nanoparticles, said nanoparticles comprising maghemite nanoparticles wrapped by biocompatible protein chains.

Abstract: A hybrid inorganic-organic composite comprising a nanostructure of a metal chalcogenide and at least one compound comprising an organic cyclic moiety, wherein the compound is linked to the nanostructure, is provided. A nanotube of metal chalcogenide (e.g., metal dichalcogenide) nanostructure having attached to at least one surface thereof one or more selected chemically reactive nanoparticles is also provided.

Abstract: A nanoparticle, which has a metal oxide core and a cerium shell is provided. The weight ratio of the cerium within the shell to the metal oxide in the core is at least 1%. Additionally a method for delivering a ligand into a cell with the nanoparticle is provided.

Abstract: Surface-modified polymer films for coating are provided, wherein the surface is modified by covalent binding of nano- or micro-particles comprising a photoreactive species. The surface of the polymer film, e.g. a parylene film, may be modified by covalent binding of nano- or micro-particles of a polymer, e.g. a conductive bifunctional polymer further comprising a chemically reactive functional group, or of a hybrid organic-inorganic oxide, e.g., silica, network comprising a photoreactive species. Further provided are: (i) polymerizable monomers, the conductive bifunctional polymers obtained therefrom; (ii) a hybrid photoreactive organic-inorganic oxide network; and (iii) micro- or nano-particles made from (i) or (ii).

Abstract: A “growth from the surface” method for selectively depositing oxidative Liquid Phase Polymerizations (LPPs) onto the carbon nanotube (CNT) surface, said method comprising steps of: a. obtaining Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWC-NT); b. oxidized said MWCNTs to obtain oxidized COOH-MWCNTs; thereby (a) carboxylative opening oxidation-sensitive end-caps (polyCOOH end cluster); and, (b) introducing defect carboxylic (COOH) groups onto predetermined areas of said oxidized COOH-MWCNTs; c. COOH activating the polyCOOH shell using various COOH activating species; and, d.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to triclosan derivatives and nanoparticles comprising said derivatives together with an organic or an inorganic carrier. The present invention is also directed to uses of the triclosan nanoparticles for preventing or inhibiting bacterial growth.

Abstract: Surface-modified polymer films for coating are provided, wherein the surface is modified by covalent binding of nano- or micro-particles comprising a photoreactive species. The surface of the polymer film, e.g. a parylene film, may be modified by covalent binding of nano- or micro-particles of a polymer, e.g. a conductive bifunctional polymer further comprising a chemically reactive functional group, or of a hybrid organic-inorganic oxide, e.g., silica, network comprising a photoreactive species. Further provided are: (i) polymerizable monomers, the conductive bifunctional polymers obtained therefrom; (ii) a hybrid photoreactive organic-inorganic oxide network; and (iii) micro- or nano-particles made from (i) or (ii).

Abstract: Provided are novel polymerizable monomers allowing preparation of exceptionally useful surface coatings by polymerization. Embodiments include highly reticulated chiral nanoparticles useful, for example, for covalently grating biological ligands, epitaxial growth of conductive polymers onto surface modified indium tin oxide (ITO) electrodes and arrays of gold nanodots and electroconductive polymers.

Abstract: Provided are novel polymerizable monomers allowing preparation of exceptionally useful surface coatings by polymerization. Embodiments include highly reticulated chiral nanoparticles useful, for example, for covalently grating biological ligands, epitaxial growth of conductive polymers onto surface modified indium tin oxide (ITO) electrodes and arrays of gold nanodots and electroconductive polymers.

Abstract: A micro-circuit for performing analyses of multimolecular interactions and for performing molecular syntheses, comprising: (a) a support; (b) at least one micro-electrode attached to the support, the micro-electrode being selectively electronically activated and the micro-electrode having a protective layer which is removable; (c) a binding entity for attachment to the at least one micro-electrode, the binding entity being capable of attachment to at least one micro-electrode when the protective layer has been removed; and (d) a power source being operatively connected to at least one micro-electrode for electronically activating at least one micro-electrode. The micro-circuit of the present invention also includes embodiments featuring a micro-circuit reader for detecting the interaction of the binding entity to a complementary probe, as well as methods for making and using the micro-circuit of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the synthesis of an acylated derivative of a fatty acid-transporting thiol such as the coenzyme A.According to this process, a silylated or stannylated thiol is prepared by reacting the thiol with a silylation or stannylation reagent in order to at least partly replace the unstable hydrogens of the thiol by SiR.sub.3 or SnR.sub.3 groups with R being an alkyl or aryl group. The silylated or stannylated thiol is then reacted in an anhydrous organic medium with an activated organic acid and a deprotection reagent able to eliminate the silyl or stannyl groups.In this way it is possible to obtain acylated derivatives of the coenzyme A, in which the acyl group can have up to 30 carbon atoms with high yields.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the synthesis of an acylated derivative of a fatty acid-transporting thiol such as the coenzyme A. According to this process, a silylated or stannylated thiol is prepared by reacting the thiol with a silylation or stannylation reagent in order to at least partly replace the unstable hydrogens of the thiol by SiR.sub.3 or SnR.sub.3 groups with R being an alkyl or aryl group. The silylated or stannylated thiol is then reacted in an anhydrous organic medium with an activated organic acid and a deprotection reagent able to eliminate the silyl or stannyl groups. In this way it is possible to obtain acylated derivatives of the coenzyme A, in which the acyl group can have up to 30 carbon atoms with high yields.