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A survey on the potential contribution of Reunion Island dye plant species diversity to the market demand for bioactive plant-based dyes and pigments
BackgroundProven toxicity and environmental burdens caused by artificial dyes have motivated dyeing industries to turn to natural alternatives....
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Exposures to FD&C synthetic color additives from over-the-counter medications and vitamins in United States children and pregnant women
BackgroundFood and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Drug and Cosmetic (FD&C) synthetic color additives (SCAs) have been associated with attentional and...
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Post-Weaning Exposure to Sunset Yellow FCF Induces Changes in Testicular Tight and Gap Junctions in Rats: Protective Effects of Coenzyme Q10
Studies on adverse health consequences of azo dyes are limited and conflicting. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) supplementation has been shown to have benefits...
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An ultra-small bispecific protein augments tumor penetration and treatment for pancreatic cancer
PurposeThe once highly anticipated antibody-based pathway-targeted therapies have not achieved promising outcomes for deadly pancreatic ductal...
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Allergic and other adverse reactions to drugs used in anesthesia and surgery
The list of drugs patients may be exposed to during the perioperative and postoperative periods is potentially extensive. It includes induction...
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Molecular fluorophores for in vivo bioimaging in the second near-infrared window
PurposeThis systematic review aims to summarize the current developments of fluorescence and chemi/bioluminescence imaging based on the molecular...
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eTFC-01: a dual-labeled chelate-bridged tracer for SSTR2-positive tumors
BackgroundIntegrating radioactive and optical imaging techniques can facilitate the prognosis and surgical guidance for cancer patients. Using a...
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Water-related atmospheric agents and solubility: two parameters of validation in toxicological screening on clothing worn by skeletal remains
In forensic toxicology, when conventional matrices are no longer available, alternative matrices can be used to assess toxicological investigations....
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Realtime monitoring of thrombus formation in vivo using a self-reporting vascular access graft
BackgroundChronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 10% of the global population costing over a hundred billion dollars per annum and leading to increased...
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Exploring the Potential of Pomegranate Peel Extract as a Natural Food Additive: A Review
Purpose of the ReviewPomegranate is one of the super fruit and a storehouse of several antioxidants and health-promoting compounds which can act as a...
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CPBMF65, a synthetic human uridine phosphorylase-1 inhibitor, reduces HepG2 cell proliferation through cell cycle arrest and senescence
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most prevalent type of tumor among primary liver tumors and is the second highest cause of cancer-related...
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Application of direct analysis in real-time mass spectrometry (DART-MS) in forensic science: a comprehensive review
BackgroundAs the rate of crime is constantly increasing, the workload on the forensic analyst also piles up. The availability of a limited number of...
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Quality blues: traditional knowledge used for natural indigo identification in southern China
BackgroundAs one of the oldest traditional dyes, people worldwide have used natural indigo for centuries. Local people have unique knowledge about...
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The effectiveness of natural indigo/kaolinite composite powder in the development of latent fingermarks
BackgroundComposites are materials that have multiple phases and have attracted much attention as they are able to improve physical and chemical...
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Ethnobotany of dye plants in Southern Italy, Mediterranean Basin: floristic catalog and two centuries of analysis of traditional botanical knowledge heritage
BackgroundSince ancient times, man has learned to use plants to obtain natural dyes, but this traditional botanical knowledge (TBK) is eroding. In...
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Tumour cell-activated platelets modulate the immunological activity of CD4+, CD8+, and NK cells, which is efficiently antagonized by heparin
Platelets, key players in haemostasis, are progressively investigated with respect to their role in immunity and inflammation. Although the platelet...
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Bioactive human Alzheimer brain soluble Aβ: pathophysiology and therapeutic opportunities
The accumulation of amyloid-β protein (Aβ) plays an early role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The precise mechanism of how Aβ...
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Ethnobotanical study on plants used to dye traditional costumes by the Baiku Yao nationality of China
BackgroundThe Baiku Yao is a branch of the Yao nationality in China. The unique dying process of traditional clothing employed by these people has...
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Applications of Raman spectroscopy in the analysis of biological evidence
During the past few decades, Raman spectroscopy has progressed and captivated added attention in the field of science. However, the application of...
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Development of new copper-64 labeled rhodamine: a potential PET myocardial perfusion imaging agent
BackgroundMyocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is one of the most commonly performed investigations in nuclear medicine procedures. Due to the longer...
