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Studies On Fucoidan And Its Production From Vietnamese Brown Seaweeds, Ajstd Editorialboard

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

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Photocatalytic Removal Of Tri- And Hexa-Valent Chromium Ions From Chrome-Electroplating Wastewater, Puangrat Kajitvichyanukul, Chulaluck Changul

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

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A Comparison Of The Push And Pull Production Systems At Their Optimal Designs Under The Economic Consideration, Ajstd Editorialboard

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

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Hedge Algebras: An Algebraic Approach To Domains Of Linguistic Variables And Their Applicability, Nc Ho Ho, Vn Lan

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

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Marine Natural Products And Their Potential Application In The Future, Ajstd Editorialboard

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

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On The Dense Families In The Relational Datamodel, Ajstd Editorialboard

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

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Water-Soluble N-Substituted Chitosan Derivative, Ajstd Editorialboard

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

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Microbial Degradation Of Endosulfan In Agricultural Soils, Ajstd Editorialboard

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

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Medium Optimization For The Production Of Biomass By Cunninghamella Sp. 2a1 Using Response Surface Methodology, Ajstd Editorialboard

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

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Study On Moisture-Cured Polyurethane As Undercoating Layer For Metallization, Na Na

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

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The 14-Day Rule For In Vitro Human Embryo Research Requires Adjustment: From A Comprehensive Perspective Of Science, Ethics And Policy Research, Xiao Lu, Ming Zhao, Huihui Liu, Tianqing Li, Tao Tan, Weizhi Ji

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Since it was proposed, in vitro human embryo research had been following the 14-day rule, which limited in vitro research on human embryos within 14 days after fertilization. With the advancement in embryo culturing technology, this ethical rule has been greatly challenged. In 2021, the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) recommended a conditional extension of the existing time limit in ISSCR Guidelines for Stem Cell Research and Clinical Translation, hence the international scientific community has restarted the debate on the 14-day rule. This study systematically analyzed the historical background and controversies of the 14-day rule ethical regulation of …

Catalytic Activity Of Co (Ii)‑Porphyrin Anchored Onto Polymeric Support Of Electrospun Polyacrylonitrile Nanofiber: Synthesis And Efficient Green Oxidation Of Crystal Violet Dye With Hydrogen Peroxide, Elbadawy A. Kamoun, Elbadawy A. Kamoun

Nanotechnology Research Centre

novel method was explored in this study to address water contamination challenges by utilizing nanofiber mat-supported metalloporphyrin materials. Specifically, electrospinning was employed to create various compositions of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) mixed with different concentrations of Co(II) complex of tetrakis-5, 10, 15, 20 (4-hydroxyphenyl)porphyrin Co(II)TPHPP 1 anchored to chloroacetylated poly (p-hydroxy styrene) CAPS. These resulting nanofiber mat-supported metalloporphyrin materials were comprehensively analyzed using UV, FTIR spectrum, SEM, and TGA thermographs. The study found that the designed nanofibers acted as efficient catalysts for the oxidative breakdown of crystal violet (CV) dye using H2O2 in aqueous solutions. Among these materials, the nanofiber composed of …

Integrative Transcriptomics And Proteomics Profiling Of Arabidopsis Thaliana Elucidates Novel Mechanisms Underlying Spaceflight Adaptation, Gbolaga O. Olanrewaju, Natasha J. Haveman, Michael J. Naldrett, Anna-Lisa Paul, Robert J. Ferl, Sarah E. Wyatt

Nebraska Center for Biotechnology: Faculty and Staff Publications

Spaceflight presents a unique environment with complex stressors, including microgravity and radiation, that can influence plant physiology at molecular levels. Combining transcriptomics and proteomics approaches, this research gives insights into the coordination of transcriptome and proteome in Arabidopsis’ molecular and physiological responses to Spaceflight environmental stress. Arabidopsis seedlings were germinated and grown in microgravity (μg) aboard the International Space Station (ISS) in NASA Biological Research in Canisters – Light Emitting Diode (BRIC LED) hardware, with the ground control established on Earth. At 10 days old, seedlings were frozen in RNA-later and returned to Earth. RNA-seq transcriptomics and TMTlabeled LC-MS/MS proteomic …

Use Of A Hydrogel Material For In-Vitro Vascular Applications: A Promising Approach For Medical Device Characterization., Wisdom Shadrach

ORBioM (Open Research BioSciences Meeting)

In recent years, there has been significant interest in creating more advanced in-vitro cell culture vascular models to improve pre-clinical screening of medical therapies and devices, and the expanding research field of hydrogels as a culture biomaterial holds promise to meet this need. Hydrogels are now commonly employed in various biomedical areas such as ophthalmology, drug delivery, and cardiovascular applications, and this is due to their unique properties such as biocompatibility and ability to mimic extracellular matrix (ECM). There remains a need for hydrogels with good bio-compatibility index that can serve as robust 3D in-vitro vascular culture material suitable for …

Biowill- Exploring The Benefits Of Willow Bark Extracts For Skincare, Arnold Marisa

ORBioM (Open Research BioSciences Meeting)

BioWILL concentrates on a circular economy and production chain where waste generated is fed back into the production chain. Presently there is no extractive-based cascade biorefinery in the EU: the installation of a refinery such as this has significant economic potential. BioWILL focuses on high value natural extractives for skincare applications, while using the bark-free pulp for manufacturing food packaging materials, with any waste and residues being utilised for biogas and biofertilizers. BioWILL aims to create a biorefinery model in Northwest Europe region using willow. Through thorough analysis in various areas, like the market, regulations, finances, technology, and environment, a …

Valorising Urban Organic Waste Streams Through Agrochemical Extraction And Organic Acid Production Via Cascading Biorefinery Approach, Shon Shiju Mr

ORBioM (Open Research BioSciences Meeting)

The CircBioCityWaste project is based on the vital principle of the ‘circular bioeconomy’ focusing on the sustainable, resource-efficient valorisation of anaerobic digestate, from urban waste streams (mainly, wastewater treatment plants, dairy processed sludge (DPS), food waste, and organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW)) to produce bio-based agrochemicals (biostimulants and biofertilisers) and organic acids via the cascading biorefinery concept. The project focuses on an ‘end-of-waste’ approach to producing deliverables for sustainable agriculture, promoting plant growth, and improving soil health while keeping circular bio-economy aspects in the focus. The biorefinery starts with digestate collection, characterisation, development of pre-treatment methods, and novel …

Development And Application Of Sem/Eds In Biological, Biomedical & Nanotechnological Research, Aniruddha Acharya

Faculty Publications - Biological Sciences

This comprehensive review discusses the development of scanning electron microscopy and the application of this technology in different fields such as biology, nanobiotechnology and biomedical science. Besides being a tool for high resolution imaging of surface or topography, the technology is coupled with analytical techniques such as energy dispersive spectroscopy for elemental mapping. Since the commercialization of the technology, it has developed manifold and currently very high-resolution nano scale imaging is possible by this technology. The development of FIB-SEM has allowed three-dimensional imaging of materials while the development of cryostage allows imaging of hydrated biological samples. Though variable pressure or …

Shedding Light On Cellular Glycolysis Pathway Kinetics: Combining Kinetic, Mechanistic Modelling Approaches With Label Free Microspectroscopic Imaging. (Cytomechspec), Nitin Patil

Articles

Glycolysis pathway kinetics in cells are known to be modulated for several disorders (cancers, neurodegenerative disorders, diabetes, etc.) and are currently been targeted as a biomarker for disease diagnostics and therapy. Although there are several approaches for monitoring the pathway kinetics, ranging from simple kinetic biochemical assays to sophisticated omics techniques, there remains a significant gap in the field, as there is a noticeable compromise between the extent of insights achievable from approaches which are destructive to the sample, and the real-time, kinetic analysis of a system.

Vibrational spectroscopy is a powerful, label-free, non-invasive tool capable of sub-cellular resolution, the …

Association Of Human Leukocyte Antigen (Hla) Alleles With Atopic Dermatitis In The Uae Population, Suhib Ziad Abu Jwayed

Theses

In the face of the increasing global prevalence of Atopic Dermatitis (AD), a chronic inflammatory skin condition, this thesis seeks to elucidate the genetic underpinnings of AD within the UAE population. Previous literature has underscored the ethnic-specific involvement of Human Leukocytes Antigen (HLA) genetic variations, especially within HLA-A and HLA-DRB1 genes, in the pathogenesis of various skin diseases, including AD. Leveraging this knowledge, our research specifically aimed to investigate the association between these HLA variants and AD in the UAE. Utilizing a comparative approach, the frequencies of HLA-A and HLA-DRB1 variants were assessed in AD patients vis-à-vis a control group. …

Anti Cancer Activity Of Rhus Coriaria (Sumac) Against 5-Fluorouracil-Resistant Colorectal Cancer Cells, Zohra Nausheen Nizami

Theses

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, both worldwide and in the UAE. 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU), a pyrimidine analogue, is a chemotherapeutic agent that is an integral component of chemotherapy regimens for CRC treatment. However, 5-FU resistance (intrinsic and/or acquired) inhibits their clinical efficacy. In recent years, there has been a growing popularity for plant-based cancer therapeutics, specifically using phytochemical compounds. Rhus coriaria (Sumac) is a Mediterranean plant whose fruits are used as a spice and medicinal herb. Extracts of Rhus coriaria fruits (RCE) have been reported to exhibit anti-cancer activity against breast cancer and CRC. In …