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Biological Properties and Applications of Betalains
Molecules, 2021 Betalains are water-soluble pigments present in vacuoles of plants of the order Caryophyllales and in mushrooms of the genera Amanita, Hygrocybe and Hygrophorus. Betalamic acid is a constituent of all betalains.
Izabela Sadowska-Bartosz +1 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Inspired by the skin‐toughening mechanism of marine sponges, an ion‐orchestrated structural engineering strategy is proposed to regulate the surface microstructure of hydrogel coatings, enabling the in situ formation of a robust armor layer that enhances mechanical integrity and provides multifunctional protection by suppressing fouling attachment and ...
Wenshuai Yang +11 more
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Dopamine D 4 Receptor-Deficient Mice Display Cortical Hyperexcitability [PDF]
, 2001 The dopamine D(4) receptor (D(4)R) is predominantly expressed in the frontal cortex (FC), a brain region that receives dense input from midbrain dopamine (DA) neurons and is associated with cognitive and emotional processes.
Ariano, Marjorie A. +11 more
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Proteins, Processing, and Properties of Adhesive Fluid Condensates Purified from Mussels
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Mussels exhibit an unmatched proficiency for adhering to wet surfaces in salty environments—a remarkable ability that could inspire new biomedical and technical glues. The fluid protein condensates used to form the underwater mussel glue are extracted, reconstituted and characterized with advanced spectroscopy and nanomechanical analysis, revealing ...
Mathieu D. Rivard +8 more
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Effects of Quercetin on Mushroom Tyrosinase and B16-F10 Melanoma Cells
Molecules, 2007 In searching for tyrosinase inhibitors from plants using L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA) as a substrate, quercetin was found to be partially oxidized to the corresponding o-quinone under catalysis by mushroom tyrosinase (EC 1.14.18.1 ...
Ken-ichi Nihei +2 more
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Hierarchically-structured metalloprotein composite coatings biofabricated from co-existing condensed liquid phases [PDF]
, 2020 Complex hierarchical structure governs emergent properties in biopolymeric materials; yet, the material processing involved remains poorly understood.
Bertinetti, L. +5 more
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Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.PCTM microspheres were successfully synthesized using microfluidic and click chemistry techniques.In Vivo and in vitro experiments have shown that PCTM microspheres have obvious targeting, adhesion, membrane penetration and anti‐tumor properties for bladder tumors.The antitumor mechanism of PCTM microspheres is to indirectly induce S‐stage blockage of ...
Zhaoxiang Lu +4 more
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Growth response of Heterobranchus longifilis (Valenciennes, 1840) fingerlings fed raw and boiled Mucuna cochinchinensis seed meal [PDF]
, 2004 Feeding trial was conducted in static water to assess the growth of H. longifilis fingerlings fed different I inclusion levels of mucuna seed meal (MSM).
Osuigwe, D. I.
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Sculpting the Future of Bone: The Evolution of Absorbable Materials in Orthopedics
Advanced Materials, EarlyView.This review summarizes the current status of polymeric, ceramic, and metallic absorbable materials in orthopedic applications, and highlights several innovative strategies designed to enhance mechanical performance, control degradation, and promote bioactivity. We also discuss the progress and translational potential of absorbable materials in treating
Zhao Wang +13 more
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Chemosensors, 2023 Environmentally relevant contaminants endowed with chirality may include pharmaceutical compounds, flame retardants, perfluoroalkyl chemicals, pesticides, and polychlorinated biphenyls.
Silvia Cauteruccio +5 more
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