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A simple and fast method for metabolomic analysis by gas liquid chromatography—mass spectrometry
The metabolomic profile is an essential tool for understanding the physiological processes of biological samples and their changes. In addition, it makes it possible to find new substances with industrial appl...
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Chemical Characterization and Biotechnological Applicability of Pigments Isolated from Antarctic Bacteria
Considering the global trend in the search for alternative natural compounds with antioxidant and sun protection factor (SPF) boosting properties, bacterial carotenoids represent an opportunity for exploring p...
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Pigments in an iridescent bacterium, Cellulophaga fucicola, isolated from Antarctica
An iridescent yellow pigmented bacterium isolated from the Antarctic continent, named Cellulophaga fucicola strain 416, was found to be able to tolerate UV-B radiation. Its crude pigment extract was tested for a...
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A Fast and Reliable UHPLC-PDA Method for Determination of Patulin in Apple Food Products Using QuEChERS Extraction
A fast and reliable method for the quantification of patulin using ultra high performance liquid chromatography coupled to a photodiode array detector was developed and validated for the analysis of several ap...
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[BMIM][PF6] Promotes the Synthesis of Halohydrin Esters from Diols Using Potassium Halides
Haloesterification of diverse diols with various carboxylic acids was achieved using potassium halides (KX) as the only halide source in ionic liquids. The best yield was obtained in [BMIM][PF6] when 1,2-octan...
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Six Years after the Commercial Introduction of Bt Maize in Spain: Field Evaluation, Impact and Future Prospects
We carried out a 6-year-field evaluation to assess potential hazards of growing Compa®, a transgenic Bt maize variety based on the transformation event CG 00256-176. Two categories of hazards were investigated...
