She looked loathingly at the spoon. It was a metal spoon, dark, with a small engraving on its handle – a sharp taste. “Open your mouth, slowly, eaaaasy, like a little birdie in its nest,” he said, bringing the spoon to her mouth.
Cristina Peri Rossi, Meg Berkobien
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Ulva lactuca, A Source of Troubles and Potential Riches [PDF]
Ulva lactuca is a green macro alga involved in devastating green tides observed worldwide. These green tides or blooms are a consequence of human activities.
Herminia Dominguez, Erwann P. Loret
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Effectiveness effects of Ulva lactuca ethanol extract on estradiol levels, estrus cycle, and endometrial thickness in MSG-induced female rats [PDF]
Background: Excessive consumption of monosodium glutamate (MSG), a common food flavor enhancer, has been reported to adversely affect the female reproductive system.
Luh Ari Arini +1 more
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Eggshell membrane and green seaweed (Ulva lactuca) micronized powders for in vivo diabetic wound healing in albino rats: a comparative study [PDF]
Background Nonhealing diabetic wounds are a serious complication associated with extremely lethargic wound closure and a high risk of infection, leading to amputation or limb loss, as well as substantial health care costs and a poor quality of life for ...
Moustafa H. Moustafa +7 more
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Comprehensive Phytochemical Profiling of Ulva lactuca from the Adriatic Sea. [PDF]
The potential of the green macroalga Ulva lactuca is increasingly recognized, not only for its environmental benefits, but also for its applications in various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Given this insight, a comprehensive analysis of the chemical profile of U. lactuca from the Adriatic Sea was carried out.
Mutavski Z +8 more
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Nori merupakan makanan berbahan dasar rumput laut Porphyra namun hingga saat ini masih import. Perlu dilakukan penelitian untuk membuat nori dari bahan dasar rumput laut lokal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan komposisi terbaik nori dari rumput
Koko Kurniawan +2 more
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Comparison of Ulva lactuca and Ulva clathrata as ingredients in Litopenaeus vannamei feeds [PDF]
Ulva lactuca and Ulva clathrata are marine green algae belonging to genera Ulva. These algae have a lot of nutrient such as protein, carbohydrates, lipids, pigments and others. These nutrient can be used to improve the growth performance and health of Shrimps. Several studies have shown that U. lactuca and U.
Pratiwi, Dian Yuni +1 more
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Potential antimicrobial properties of the Ulva lactuca extract against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus-infected wounds: A review [PDF]
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), currently a major problem in hospitals worldwide, is one of the most common causes of nosocomial disease through surgical wound infection.
Nadya Fianny Ardita +3 more
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The influence of sulfathiazole on the macroalgae Ulva lactuca [PDF]
Sulfonamides (SA) are a class of antibiotics routinely found in environmental matrices and therefore their role as contaminants should be investigated in non-target organisms. With this purpose the present experimental work has evaluated the exposure of the chlorophycean Ulva lactuca L. to sulfathiazole (STZ), a SA drug commonly used in aquaculture, at
Leston, Sara +6 more
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Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Ulva lactuca [PDF]
Macroalgae Ulva lactuca, has been employed as a natural source for the production of extracts with potent bioactivity. The biochemical characterization showed that the macroalgae biomass contains a remarkable amount of the polysaccharide Ulvan (49.9 wt%) which is a valuable chemical compound well known for its benefits in human health.
Sofia Pappou +5 more
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