Signaling in a polluted world: oxidative stress as an overlooked mechanism linking contaminants to animal communication [PDF]
The capacity to communicate effectively with other individuals plays a critical role in the daily life of an individual and can have important fitness consequences.
Costantini, David, Marasco, Valeria
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Transplantable melanomas in hamsters and gerbils as models for human melanoma : sensitization in melanoma radiotherapy : from animal models to clinical trials [PDF]
The focus of the present review is to investigate the role of melanin in the radioprotection of melanoma and attempts to sensitize tumors to radiation by inhibiting melanogenesis. Early studies showed radical scavenging, oxygen consumption and adsorption
Andrzej Słominski+11 more
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Melanins and lipids in Lycoperdon perlatum fruit bodies [PDF]
5 pages, 1 figure, 3 tables, 27 references.After sequential degradation with sodium persulphate and potassium permanganate, the characteristics of the dark pigments from the soil gasteromycete Lycoperdonperlatum were described.
Almendros Martín, Gonzalo+3 more
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Investigation of Inonotus obliquus (Pers.) Pil. Extracts and Melanins after RF-plasma Treatment of Raw Material [PDF]
High-frequency capacitive discharge (RF plasma) at low pressure was used as preliminary stage for the intensification of extraction from natural medicinal raw material.
O.Yu. Kuznetsova+4 more
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The design of modern devices that can fulfil the requirements for sustainability and renewable energy applications calls for both new materials and a better understanding of the mixing of existing materials.
Alessandro Pira+6 more
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Redox activity of melanin from the ink sac of Sepia officinalis by means of colorimetric oxidative assay [PDF]
The redox properties of natural extract from cuttlefish ink sac (Sepia officinalis) and synthetic melanin used as a biomimetic in melanin structural investigation were determined by comparison of this phenol-based heterogeneous pigment with gallic acid ...
Correlo, V. M.+4 more
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Roadmap on semiconductor-cell biointerfaces. [PDF]
This roadmap outlines the role semiconductor-based materials play in understanding the complex biophysical dynamics at multiple length scales, as well as the design and implementation of next-generation electronic, optoelectronic, and mechanical devices ...
Anikeeva, Polina+24 more
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Summary Introduction: The nutritive value and terapeuthic activity of watermelon seeds is known, but up to day no studies on isolation and characterisation of their melanin were conducted.
Łukasz Łopusiewicz
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Incontinentia Pigmenti: A Rare Genodermatosis in a Male Child [PDF]
Incontinentia pigmenti is rare X-linked dominant disorder. There is no consistent expression of Incontinetia pigmenti in female child, but in male child, they always lead to death in utero.
Dinesh Kumar Narayana Swamy+3 more
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A differential genome-wide transcriptome analysis : impact of cellular copper on complex biological processes like aging and development [PDF]
The regulation of cellular copper homeostasis is crucial in biology. Impairments lead to severe dysfunctions and are known to affect aging and development.
Grimm, Carolin+3 more
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