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Supervariate Gel Transforms into Various Biominerals in Salt Solutions

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
It is revealed that common calcium‐based biominerals can form from a stable, non‐toxic ‘supervariate’ gel. This tunable gel selectively yields calcite or hydroxyapatite in carbonate/phosphate solutions, while CaCl₂ facilitates the formation of dihydrate calcium pyrophosphate, which converts to hydroxyapatite upon drying. These findings provide insights
Xinxue Tang, Chong Wang, Yuk‐Tong Cheng, Junda Shen, Yunchen Long, Hongkun Li, Jie Yan, Yang Ren, Xiao Ma, Yufeng Huang, Zhengtao Xu, Jian Lu, Yang Yang Li   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Review on Genotoxic and Genoprotective Effects of Biologically Active Compounds of Animal Origin

Toxins, 2023
Envenomation by animal venoms remains a serious medical and social problem, especially in tropical countries. On the other hand, animal venoms are widely used as a source of biologically active compounds for the development of novel drugs.
Nikolajs Sjakste, Goran Gajski
doaj   +1 more source

Lattice fence and hedge barriers around an apiary increase honey bee flight height and decrease stings to people nearby [PDF]

, 2014
Urban beekeeping is becoming more popular in the UK. One of the challenges faced by urban beekeepers is finding a suitable apiary location. Honey bees are often perceived as a nuisance, mainly due to their stinging behaviour. Here, we experimentally test
ALTON K, Francis L W Ratnieks, Mihail Garbuzov, PINHEIRO J, R DEVELOPMENT CORE TEAM, SCHMIDT J O, UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAU   +6 more
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Designing for Degradation: Transient Devices Enabled by (Nano)Cellulose

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Recent progress in transient devices enabled by (nano)cellulosic materials is reviewed. Transiency mechanisms, advantages of nanocelluloses, and a suite of applications are discussed. A circular thinking approach coupled with life cycle assessment is applied to critically revisit the potential, advantages, and challenges of nanocellulose‐enabled ...
Lucas J. Andrew, Erlantz Lizundia, Mark J. MacLachlan   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Neurotoxins Acting on TRPV1—Building a Molecular Template for the Study of Pain and Thermal Dysfunctions

Toxins
Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) channels are ubiquitous proteins involved in a wide range of physiological functions. Some of them are expressed in nociceptors and play a major role in the transduction of painful stimuli of mechanical, thermal, or ...
Florian Beignon, Margaux Notais, Sylvie Diochot, Anne Baron, Ziad Fajloun, Hélène Tricoire-Leignel, Guy Lenaers, César Mattei   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

PROTEINS OF PAROTOID GLAND SECRETIONS FROM TOADS OF THE GENUS BUFO [PDF]

, 2000
Freeze-dried parotoid gland secretions from toads of the genus Bufo contained large proportions of protein (25-35% by weight). SDS-PAGE suggested that secretions from several species of Bufo contained mixtures of proteins in the relative molecular mass ...
Perry, David
core   +2 more sources

Advancing Metal–Organic Framework‐Based Composites for Effective Chemical Warfare Agent Detoxification under Real‐World Conditions

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review describes recent developments in the design and synthesis of metal–organic frameworks (MOF)/textile composites for the detoxification of chemical warfare agent and simulants with extensive discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of different methods.
Zhihua Cheng, Kira M. Fahy, Gregory W. Peterson, Kent O. Kirlikovali, Omar K. Farha   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spider venom administration impairs glioblastoma growth and modulates immune response in a non-clinical model. [PDF]

, 2020
Molecules from animal venoms are promising candidates for the development of new drugs. Previous in vitro studies have shown that the venom of the spider Phoneutria nigriventer (PnV) is a potential source of antineoplastic components with activity in ...
Barreto, Natália, Bonfanti, Amanda Pires, Brunetto, Sérgio, Caballero, Marcus, Cordeiro, Gabriel, Moura, Fernanda, Munhoz, Jaqueline, Ramos, Celso Dario, Rapôso, Catarina, Rocha-E-Silva, Thomaz, Sutti, Rafael, Thome, Rodolfo, Verinaud, Liana   +12 more
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The envenomation of general physiology throughout the last century. [PDF]

, 2017
Toxins are the poisonous products of organisms. Toxins serve vital defensive and offensive functions for those that harbor them: stinging scorpions, pesticidal plants, sanguinary snakes, fearless frogs, sliming snails, noxious newts, and smarting spiders.
Sack, Jon T
core   +1 more source

Environmental Sustainability of Natural Biopolymer‐Based Electrolytes for Lithium Ion Battery Applications

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Twenty‐one biopolymer electrolytes including membrane‐liquid electrolytes, gel electrolytes, and solid electrolytes are synthesized to analyze their electrochemical properties and environmental impacts through life cycle assessment. This consistent and comparable study demonstrates the significant functional and environmental benefits of biopolymer ...
Jing Huang, Sijun Wang, Junqing Chen, Chaoji Chen, Erlantz Lizundia   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source