Monthly Archives: November 2017

Chirality-induced spin polarization places symmetry constraints on biomolecular interactions

The work examines the fundamental relationship between an electron’s spin and a molecule’s chiral symmetry.  The spin of an electron is a pure quantum mechanical property and specifies its intrinsic angular momentum. A common classical analogy for

New Zealand blackcurrant benefits resting cardiovascular function in trained cyclists – dose responses

Fruit and vegetable intake is known to promote health benefits. In part, this can be attributable to the polyphenol content. Anthocyanins are a type of polyphenol and are known to promote health benefits, including positive cardiovascular alterations

Micelle catalyzed 4-nitrophenol reduction

In aqueous solution, molecules with both polar head group and non polar tail (amphiphilic molecules) aggregate i.e., micelles. They absorb/uptake both polar and non polar molecules from solution as a universal host. Thus the horizon of catalysis, detergency,

Serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for chronic musculoskeletal pain may be a red herring?

Dysfunction in the central serotonin and noradrenaline systems cause not only depression but also increased pain sensitivity. Many animal studies indicated that lumbar-intrathecal administration of serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) could ameliorate the pain sensitivity which

Annual Congress on Immunology & Immunotechnology. Zurich, Switzerland. September 13-14, 2018

Conference Series invites all the participants from all over the world to attend “Annual Congress on Immunology & Immunotechnology” conference on September 13-14, 2018 at Zurich, Switzerland. The field of Immunology is growing rapidly and its development is making

Strain-specific growth of gut microbiota modulated with carbohydrate-rich-diet is relevant to host health

A growing number of studies have revealed that reversal of intestinal microbial dysbiosis via dietary intervention provides promising benefits to our health. Manipulation of gut microbiota to achieve optimum health benefits is attractive but realizing it precisely

Spiders that pretend to be leaf veins

Daddy longlegs spiders (Pholcidae) are ubiquitous guests in houses around the world and thus known to most people. However, the bulk of the family’s currently 1,600 known species are confined to tropical forests, where they have evolved

Next generation nanomaterials with potential “track and kill”strategy against cancer

It is a paradox that cancer is by far the leading subject of research for scientists all over the world and still it remains to be the most dreadful disease to the mankind. A cancer patient’s treatment

Absolute configurations established for persistent organic pollutants DDT and DDD

Polychlorinated hydrocarbons such as hexachlorocyclohexane, hexachlorobenzene, heptachlor and chlorodane have long been known as effective and durable pesticides. Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (or 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(chlorophenyl)ethane, DDT) has also been used widely and is still used in a few countries to control

Measuring small molecules for nutrition research?

Metabolomics is the study of small molecules that are present in biological samples. These small molecules include amino acids, fatty acids, organic acids and sugars, and are referred to as metabolites. These metabolites reflect the downstream activity

How plants transmit signals through alternate routes during stress conditions? CBL-CIPK mediated calcium signaling

One of the main characteristics of a plant life is sessile nature. Plants counter this frailty by evolving intricate and fast signaling system that can help in transferring stimuli at a very high rate. The phytohormone ABA

Understanding the mode of action of lynamicin D

Bisindolyl alkaloids represent a large family of natural products that exhibit potent and diverse biological activities such as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral and antitumor. Some of these secondary metabolites are currently evaluated in clinical trials for the treatment

Reversibility of Aβ oligomer neurotoxicity: Insights into the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common neurodegenerative dementia disorder, causes memory impairment and other cognitive deficits. AD is neuropathologically characterized by senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles, which are composed of amyloid β-protein (Aβ) and phosphorylated tau proteins,

Cigarette butts processing into cellulose pulp

Cigarette butts are composed by cellulose acetate (the filter), cellulose, remaining tobacco, ash and a myriad of toxic compounds added when producing the cigarette or formed during its burning. Because of these toxic compounds, which are persistant

Insulin and brain glucose handling

It has long been known that the brain abundantly expresses insulin receptors in all its major areas, indicating that this vital hormone controlling general glucose metabolism is important for brain function. However, mechanisms of neuro-vascular coupling at

Peculiar pollutants in the Moscow atmosphere in winter period: gas chromatography-high resolution time-of-flight mass spectrometry study

Moscow, Russia is one of the most populated cities in the world, with the metropolitan population reaching 12 million people. Moscow being also an important industrial center has several power plants, multiple industrial factories, waste incinerators, and

Unraveling the enigma of sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is an uncommon, genetically-conditioned disease, affecting primarily the lungs. Most cases resolve spontaneously. It is defined by a systemic granulomatous response (SGR) of unknown cause. A granuloma is a distinctive mixed-cellular immune response that reflects failure

Hypoxia mimetic blocks adipocyte differentiation but induces lipid accumulation

Obesity is one of the most immediate health threats in industrialized countries, increasing morbidity and mortality.  It is characterized by an excessive increase of white adipose tissue. Adipose tissue is a tissue with high plasticity, having the

2nd Annual Summit on Cell Therapy and Stem Cell Research. Atlanta, Georgia, USA. November 9-10, 2018

Conferenceseries welcomes you to attend the 2nd Annual Summit on Cell Therapy and Stem Cell Research during November 9 – 10, 2018 at Atlanta, Georgia, USA. We cordially invite all the participants from all over the world who are interested in sharing

Abl2 kinase phosphorylates bi-organellar regulator MNRR1 in mitochondria, stimulating respiration

The mitochondria are the well-known “powerhouse” of the cell. Not surprisingly, its functional state is important to other parts of the cell and, conversely, information about the needs of other parts of the cell help determine mitochondrial