Biological activities and chemical composition of methanolic extracts of selected Autochthonous microalgae strains from the Red Sea [PDF]
Four lipid-rich microalgal species from the Red Sea belonging to three different genera (Nannochloris, Picochlorum and Desmochloris), previously isolated as novel biodiesel feedstocks, were bioprospected for high-value, bioactive molecules.
Carolina Bruno De Sousa+14 more
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In the absence of an iron chelating agent, patients with beta-thalassemia on regular transfusions present complications of transfusion-related iron overload.
Monica Pinheiro de Almeida Verissimo+10 more
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A polyphenol rich extract from Solanum melongena L. DR2 peel exhibits antioxidant properties and anti-herpes simplex virus type 1 activity in vitro [PDF]
DR2B and DR2C extracts, obtained by ethanolic maceration of peel from commercially and physiologically ripe aubergine berries, were studied for the antioxidative cytoprotective properties and anti-HSV-1 activity, in line with the evidence that several ...
Amatore, Donatella+10 more
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Detection of endocrine disorders in young children with multi-transfused thalassemia major
Background Beta thalassemia major (TM) is the most common inherited genetic disorder worldwide. Patients are at risk of iron overload, which leads to various forms of tissue damage, including endocrinopathies.
Ramadan A. Mahmoud+2 more
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The homeostasis of iron is vital to human health, and iron dyshomeostasis can lead to various disorders. Iron homeostasis is maintained by iron regulatory proteins (IRP1 and IRP2) and the iron-responsive element (IRE) signaling pathway.
Zhi Dong Zhou, Eng-King Tan
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Development and application of an assay for uranyl complexation by fungal metabolites, including siderophores [PDF]
An assay to detect UO2 2+ complexation was developed based on the chrome azurol S (CAS) assay for siderophores (B. Schwyn and J. B. Neilands, Anal. Biochem.
Collison, David+7 more
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Synthesis of iron chelates for remediation of iron deficiency in an alkaline and calcareous soil [PDF]
The present study was aimed to investigate the using iron chelates viz., ferrous glycinate and ferrous citrate for the remediation of iron deficiency in alkaline and calcareous soil.
Durairaj, Jawahar+3 more
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In this paper, chelating agents were introduced as standalone fluids for enhancing the oil recovery from carbonate and sandstone reservoirs. Chelating agents such as glutamic acid di-acetic acid (GLDA), ethylene-diamine-tetra acetic acid (EDTA), and ...
Amjed Hassan+2 more
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Benzo[b]tiophen-3-ol derivatives as effective inhibitors of human monoamine oxidase: design, synthesis, and biological activity [PDF]
A series of benzo[b]thiophen-3-ols were synthesised and investigated as potential human monoamine oxidase (hMAO) inhibitors in vitro as well as ex vivo in rat cortex synaptosomes by means of evaluation of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid/dopamine (DOPAC/DA)
Alcaro, Stefano+13 more
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Injectable Thermosensitive Hydrogels for a Sustained Release of Iron Nanochelators
Deferoxamine (DFO) is an FDA‐approved iron‐chelating agent which shows good therapeutic efficacy, however, its short blood half‐life presents challenges such as the need for repeated injections or continuous infusions.
Seung Hun Park+10 more
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