Prenatal vitamin C deficiency results in differential levels of oxidative stress during late gestation in foetal guinea pig brains [PDF]
Antioxidant defences are comparatively low during foetal development making the brain particularly susceptible to oxidative stress during antioxidant deficiencies.
Lykkesfeldt, Jens+3 more
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The Comparison of Serum Vitamins A and E in Irritable Bowel Syndrome patients with Control Group
Background and objectives: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases. It is a functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain and alternation of bowel habits with no structural abnormality ...
J Hashemi+5 more
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Adjusting Cell‐Surface Interactions Through a Covalent Immobilization of Biomolecules
This review presents an overview of current and emerging immobilization techniques coupled with an in‐depth investigation of the underlying mechanisms governing the activity and stability of covalently immobilized biomolecules. The aim of this study is to serve as a guide for the development of long‐lasting biomedical coatings with versatile biological
Sara Shakibania+2 more
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Vitamin E biosynthesis and its regulation in plants [PDF]
Vitamin E is one of the 13 vitamins that are essential to animals that do not produce them. To date, six natural organic compounds belonging to the chemical family of tocochromanols—four tocopherols and two tocotrienols—have been demonstrated as ...
Mène-Saffrané, Laurent
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Background: Vitamin D deficiency is commonly seen in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Vitamin D deficiency in IBD patients with ileostomy has not been systemically studied.
Andre Fialho+3 more
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Ammonia Dynamics in the Human Body: Insights in Biomedical Sensing Technologies
Ammonia (NH3) is a significant biomarker in diagnostics, affecting the respiratory system, stomach, liver, kidneys, bladder, and gastrointestinal tract. NH3 detection, using sensors, has the potential to improve medical diagnosis. This review examines recent advancements in NH3 sensing technologies and explores future research directions, including ...
Annelot Nijkoops+8 more
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The effect of vitamin D deficiency on the RANKL/OPG ratio in rats
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of vitamin D deficiency on the RANKL/OPG ((Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor Kappa B Ligand/Osteoprotegerin) ratio in the serum blood levels.
Rawan M. Khalaf, Abdullazez A. Almudhi
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Modern Strategies in Wound Healing: The Rise of Bacterial Cellulose Dressings
Bacterial cellulose (BC)‐based wound dressings combine high water retention, biocompatibility, and mechanical strength to support wound healing. This review highlights advanced functionalization strategies and fabrication techniques that enhance BC's therapeutic performance, establishing it as a promising material for next‐generation wound care ...
Elif Naz Gürsoy+4 more
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The stability of 3 transmembrane and 4 transmembrane human vitamin K epoxide reductase models [PDF]
3 transmembrane and 4 transmembrane helices models are suggested for the human vitamin K epoxide reductase (VKOR). In this study, we investigate the stability of the human 3 transmembrane/4 transmembrane VKOR models employing a coarse-grained normal mode analysis and molecular dynamics simulation.
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Some Aspects of Vitamin E and Collagen Relationships [PDF]
(From the Introduction) Several clinical workers in the later 1930\u27s reported that vitamin E was of positive therapeutic value in the treatment of primary fibrositis. At that time a role for vitamin E in connective tissue metabolism was proposed. This
Brown, Robert Glenn
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