Category Archives: Research
New reagents and concepts for complexometric titrations
Complexometric titration is an important titrimetric method that is a mature analytical technique for quantitative determination of metal ions. Chelators and indicators are the two important parts. The chelator is a usually a compound that can form
Delusional infestation: a rare disorder with a high burden of disease
Patients with delusional infestations (DI) are totally convinced that some living or non-living organism or fibers have infested their body. Patients describe associated tactile hallucinations like continuously biting or stinging in or under their skin, or auditory
Rapid detection of polymyxin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae from blood cultures
Enterobacterial strains resistant to extended-spectrum cephalosporins, carbapenems, aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones are increasingly reported increasingly reported worldwide. Those strains remain mostly susceptible to polymyxins such as colistin. Polymyxins that are old antibiotics have been used until recently mostly in
Mitochondrial [dys]function; culprit in pre-eclampsia?
Pre-eclampsia, a serious condition of late pregnancy, characterized by high blood pressure and increased protein in the urine in the second-half of pregnancy. This condition affects 5% of first time mothers and is associated with significant maternal
Quantum dots in proteins embraces
You may already heard about quantum dots (QDs) when buying energy saving light source or choosing your new TV set. Quite the same structures are used in life sciences as tools to visualize and track other molecules.
Vitamin D3 supplementation and blood pressure: a meta-analysis
Hypertension is a chronic condition that can lead to renal disease, cardiovascular disease, stroke and mortality. Vitamin D plays an important role in regulation of calcium and bone homeostasis and associated with mortality, type 2 diabetes, metabolic
Sydney rock oysters respond to contaminants in a complex matter
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) can be produced naturally and through human activities and enter aquatic environments through, for instance, oil spills or surface runoff. These contaminants can persist for a long period of time in the environment
Post-prandial excretion of calcium is a risk factor for calcium kidney stones
Calcium stones are caused by the precipitation of calcium-oxalate and/or calcium-phosphate on the surface of a kidney papilla. High urinary concentration of lithogenic ions, calcium and oxalate or phosphate, and urine supersaturation with respect to lithogenic salts
Interaction of glial cells with Zinc oxide nanoparticles
Zinc oxide nanoparticles have wide applications in electronics, goods packaging, cosmetics, daily care products as well as biomedical sector. The exposure risk of ZnO NPs has been evaluated in different organisms and cell lines. It is reported
Visualization of nutrient distribution in food
We know several kinds of molecules in food and agricultural, forestry, and fishery products. Some of these molecules improve our health, whereas some molecules harm our health. Conventional analytical techniques such as liquid chromatography (LC) or gas
When graphene meets lectin for sensitive glycan analysis
The importance of glycans (chains of carbohydrates) in human body is relatively well known. They have a number of essential roles not only in physiology, but also in origin of various diseases. The majority of proteins and
Oral neutrophils: cells with multiple personalities
Neutrophils are protective immune cells that swarm sites of infection to target and kill invading bacteria. The importance of neutrophils in the maintenance of human health is highlighted by multiple severe and life threatening diseases caused by
Blood profile and resistance of rainbow trout against Yersinia ruckeri following the diet supplemented with Mentha piperita
This study was aimed to assess the potential effects of ethanolic Mentha piperita (MP) extract on the hemato – immunological and biochemical parameters, skin antibacterial activity and survival rate against Yersinia ruckeri infection in rainbow trout Oncorhynchus
Antimicrobial peptide-loaded hyaluronic acid nanogels as a new strategy for tuberculosis therapeutics
Tuberculosis (TB), a disease caused by the human pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is one of the most deadly infectious diseases, along with HIV/AIDS. According to the most recent data, 9.6 million new cases of TB were diagnosed worldwide
Mechanism of AAA rupture and its potential prevention strategy
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a fatal disease that involves gradual dilation of the abdominal aorta followed by its rupture. However, the mechanism of AAA rupture is not fully understood yet. Although AAA is one of the
Lymphocytes T and Treg as prognostic factors of newly diagnosed DLBCL patients
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is an aggressive and most common form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The mechanism of DLBCL pathogenesis is not fully understood. Malignant B-cells responsible for lymphoma formation are believed to arise from different stages
Injectable composite made of nano tubular clays and polysaccharide matrix
The research in the bone medication field is constantly aiming at developing effective strategies and new materials to treat bone defects. Minimally invasive surgery, for instance, represents a valuable option since it ensures several benefits, such as
A new PARADIGM for neurohormonal therapy in heart failure
Heart failure is a leading cause of hospital admissions and mortality worldwide. With an aging global population and enhanced survival after myocardial infarction, heart failure prevalence will almost certainly rise in the future. Although existing therapies have
High fidelity computer simulation to predict damage in advanced ceramic composites for nuclear energy
Composite materials, made from ceramic fibres within a ceramic matrix, can have excellent strength and tolerance to damage at very high temperatures. They have been chosen to protect the fuel in some future designs for advanced nuclear
Dance and age well
Regular ongoing participation in ballroom dance contributes to successful aging. While its physical and cognitive demands promote function, its enjoyment fosters a sense of well-being. In particular the love of dance enhances positive well-being. Dino’s description of
