The purpose of the present study was to develop edible composite films based on sodium alginate and pectin with incorporated Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliot and Thymus serpyllum L. extracts.
Svetla Maksimova Dyankova +1 more
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A comparative evaluation of semen parameters in pre- and post-Hurricane Katrina human population
A natural disaster leading to accumulation of environmental contaminants may have substantial effects on the male reproductive system. Our aim was to compare and assess semen parameters in a normospermic population residing in the Southern Louisiana, USA
Caner Baran +2 more
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Varicocele and testicular function
Testicular varicocele, a dilation of the veins of the pampiniform plexus thought to increase testicular temperature via venous congestion, is commonly associated with male infertility.
Alexander W Pastuszak, Run Wang
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The effect of pretreating mammalian erythrocytes with phenylhydrazine on their sensitivity to hypertonic shock and hypertonic cryohemolysis was investigated.
O. Nipot +4 more
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The role of the dehydration stage in the post-hypertonic hemolysis of mammalian erythrocytes
The aim of this study was to assess the level of damage to mammalian erythrocytes under post-hypertonic shock depending on the concentration of NaCl in the dehydration medium and to determine the effect of hypertonic NaCl solutions on the condition of ...
O. E. Nipot +4 more
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APPLICATION EFFICIENCY OF BOVINE SERUM ALBUMIN FOR RECOVERY OF SEMINIFEROUS TUBULES OF TESTES AFTER CRYOPRESERVATION [PDF]
An optimal approach to the recovery of testicular tissue fragments after cryopreservation is critical for their further use in order to successful fertility restoration. Aim.
N. O Volkova +5 more
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The implementation of persuasive technology principles in mobile application development: a qualitative study [PDF]
Preceding studies of persuasive technology have mentioned several benefits on the implementation of persuasive design features of the Persuasive System Design (PSD) model such as creating users' engagement and acceptance and continuous usage.
Shafin, Noor Afifah
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Comparative study of the antioxidant properties of lyophilized egg powders from Japanese quail enriched with herbal extracts [PDF]
The aim of the research was a comparative analysis of the antioxidant activity of lyophilized albumen, yolk and melange of quail eggs, enriched with aqueous extracts of three medicinal plants - Mursalski tea, dwarf everlast and St. John's wort.
Dyankova Svetla, Pavlova Milena
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Effect of lyophilized plant aqueous extracts on pH, colour and myoglobin in rabbit meat during refrigerated and frozen storage [PDF]
The effect of the treatment with lyophilized antioxidant extracts of wild basil (Clinopodium vulgare L.) and basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) in rabbit meat on pH, colour and myoglobin changes during refrigerated and frozen storage was investigated.
Miteva Daniela +7 more
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Efficiency of plant proteases bromelain and papain on turkey meat tenderness [PDF]
The main subject of study is the effect the plant proteases bromelain and papain exert on turkey meat tenderness. Experiments are conducted with samples of raw meat in 3 different concentration levels of the enzyme solutions (50U/ml 100U/ml and 200 U/ml)
Doneva M. +5 more
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