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Sustainable Application of Copper-Based Antimicrobial Compounds
Copper-based antimicrobial compounds (CBACs) can control a wide range of plant diseases, such as grape downy mildew, citrus black spot, fire blight of pome fruits, walnut blight, potato late blight, stone fruit canker, coffee berry disease, olive leaf spot, and powdery mildew of many other crops. At present, not considering metal contaminants, CBACs are still at the forefront as the main pesticides sold in Europe.
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04 Jul 2023
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Cellular Differentiation
Across embryonic development to late adulthood, highly regulated cellular differentiation is imperative for proper development and growth, as well as for the maintenance of specialized tissues throughout life. In general, this crucial cellular process underlies organogenesis and tissue regeneration, and its dysregulation or pathological dysfunction may accelerate aging and/or the onset of disease. Furthermore, the effects of cannabinoids on cellular differentiation are seen across a broad variety of tissues, including many peripheral tissues such as muscle, bone, and blood.
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04 Jul 2023
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Overview of Ocular Delivery Systems
Many disorders of the anterior region of the eye may be efficiently treated via topical administration; however, it is more challenging to target conventional therapeutic doses to the posterior of the eye in this manner. Thus, various nanocarriers have been created and investigated for the transport of drugs and genes to the anterior or the posterior portions of the eyes. Liposomes, nanoparticles, micelles, inserts, implants, hydrogel, and emulsions are some of the most frequently utilized drug delivery systems.
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03 Jul 2023
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Control Methods of Nosemosis
Nosemosis is a serious microsporidian disease of adult European honey bees caused by the spore-forming unicellular fungi Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae.
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03 Jul 2023
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Technological Applications of Huitlacoche
Worldwide, the fungus known as huitlacoche (Ustilago maydis (DC.) Corda) is a phytopathogen of maize plants that causes important economic losses in different countries. Conversely, it is an iconic edible fungus of Mexican culture and cuisine, and it has high commercial value in the domestic market, though recently there has been a growing interest in the international market. Huitlacoche is an excellent source of nutritional compounds such as protein, dietary fiber, fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins. It is also an important source of bioactive compounds with health-enhancing properties. Furthermore, scientific evidence shows that extracts or compounds isolated from huitlacoche have antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antiplatelet, and dopaminergic properties.
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03 Jul 2023
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Bioelectricity in Developmental Patterning and Size Control
Developmental patterning is essential for regulating cellular events such as axial patterning, segmentation, tissue formation, and organ size determination during embryogenesis. Understanding the patterning mechanisms remains a central challenge and fundamental interest in developmental biology. Ion-channel-regulated bioelectric signals have emerged as a player of the patterning mechanism, which may interact with morphogens.
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03 Jul 2023
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Human Liver Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can be isolated from the majority of human tissues and easily maintained in culture. Cells derived from different sources have closely resemblant, but not identical phenotypes, gene expression patterns, and differentiation profiles. Unique features of human liver MSCs include expression of the hepatocyte-specific genes and predisposition to differentiate into the hepatocytes. This makes liver MSCs an attractive starting material for the manufacturing of human hepatocytes, which are in short supply in basic research, drug testing, and cell therapy.
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03 Jul 2023
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Nanosystems for Mitochondrial Drug Delivery with Metallic Nanoparticles
The application of metallic nanoparticles as a novel therapeutic tool has significant potential to facilitate the treatment and diagnosis of mitochondria-based disorders. Subcellular mitochondria have been trialed to cure pathologies that depend on their dysfunction. Nanoparticles made from metals and their oxides (including gold, iron, silver, platinum, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide) have unique modi operandi that can competently rectify mitochondrial disorders.
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03 Jul 2023
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Green Nanotechnology in Agro-Ecosystems
Nanotechnology pertains to the employment of nanoparticles and furnishes the potential to fabricate novel materials and products possessing improved quality. The nanomaterials may be used as; nanosensors, nanocides, nanofertilizers, nanobarcodes, and nano-remediators, which play a significant role in modern agricultural practices. However, the physical and chemical processes of nanoparticle production is neither economical nor environmentally sustainable. Therefore, the need for green or biogenic nanoparticles obtained from plants, bacteria, fungi or their metabolites has emerged as novel, sustainable, economical, biocompatible, and eco-friendly technology.
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03 Jul 2023
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Soil Thermophiles and Their Extracellular Enzymes
During this century, a number of reports have described the potential roles of thermophiles in the upper soil layers during high-temperature periods. Soil thermophiles are able to adapt their extracellular enzyme activities to environmental conditions. These enzymes can present optimum activity under high temperatures and reduced water content. Consequently, these microorganisms have been shown to actively process and decompose substances (including pollutants) under extreme conditions (i.e., desiccation and heat) in soils.
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