Hypochlorous Acid and Chloramines Induce Specific Fragmentation and Cross-Linking of the G1-IGD-G2 Domains of Recombinant Human Aggrecan, and Inhibit ADAMTS1 Activity [PDF]
Antioxidants, 2023 Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease and a leading cause of mortality. It is characterized by arterial wall plaques that contain high levels of cholesterol and other lipids and activated leukocytes covered by a fibrous cap of extracellular ...
Yihe Wang +6 more
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Haloamines of the Neurotransmitter γ-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) and Its Ethyl Ester: Mild Oxidants for Reactions in Hydrophobic Microenvironments and Bactericidal Activity [PDF]
MoleculesN-chlorotaurine (Tau-Cl) is a mild oxidizing haloamine formed from the reaction of hypochlorous acid (HOCl) with taurine (2-amino-ethanesulfonic acid). It is widely used as a topical antiseptic.
Luiza de Carvalho Bertozo +2 more
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Allergy-compatible symptoms among federated swimmers in Portugal: a cross-sectional study using the AQUA® questionnaire [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthSwimmers are chronically exposed to water disinfection by-products (commonly from chlorination) and to indoor air conditions that may aggravate allergic and respiratory symptoms.
Miguel Ramos +4 more
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Activation and Inhibition of Human Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP9) by HOCl, Myeloperoxidase and Chloramines [PDF]
Antioxidants, 2022 Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP9, gelatinase B) plays a key role in the degradation of extracellular-matrix (ECM) proteins in both normal physiology and multiple pathologies, including those linked with inflammation.
Yihe Wang +3 more
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UV-chlorine advanced oxidation for potable water reuse: A review of the current state of the art and research needs [PDF]
Water Research X, 2023 This paper reports conclusions from a recent study completed for the Water Research Foundation and the State of California to offer guidance on UV-chlorine advanced oxidation for potable water reuse. The fundamentals of UV-chlorine advanced oxidation are
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Reactive Chlorine Species Reversibly Inhibit DnaB Protein Splicing in Mycobacteria
Microbiology Spectrum, 2021 Intervening proteins, or inteins, are mobile genetic elements that are translated within host polypeptides and removed at the protein level by splicing.
Christopher W. Lennon +3 more
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HortScience, 2022 Recirculating nutrient solutions were treated using dimensionally stable anode (DSA)-based regenerative in situ electrochemical hypochlorination (RisEHc) in a deep water culture hydroponic lettuce (Lactuca sativa) production system.
Serge Lévesque +4 more
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An acquired acute methemoglobinemia from dietary sources: Case reports and literature review
Emergency Care Journal, 2021 Methemoglobinemia is an alteration of the oxidative state of hemoglobin. When methemoglobin values rise above 10%, the symptoms and signs related to this condition appear, such as cyanosis, respiratory problems, fatigue and headache.
Angela Mauro +6 more
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Reducing Legionella Colonization of Water Systems with Monochloramine
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2006 Monochloramine disinfection of municipal water supplies is associated with decreased risk for Legionnaires' disease. We conducted a 2-year, prospective, environmental study to evaluate whether converting from chlorine to monochloramine for water ...
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Frontiers in Chemistry, 2020 Herein, we report a protocol for highly efficient hypervalent iodine (III) mediated, group-assisted purification (GAP) method for the regioselectivities and stereoselective aminochlorination of electron-deficient olefins.
Anis Ur Rahman +6 more
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