Analysis Of Biologically Effective Dose For Retroactive Yttrium-90 Trans-Arterial Radioembolization Treatment Optimization,
2023
Claremont McKenna College
Analysis Of Biologically Effective Dose For Retroactive Yttrium-90 Trans-Arterial Radioembolization Treatment Optimization, Mj Lindsey
CMC Senior Theses
Trans-arterial radioembolization (TARE) is a protracted modality of radiation therapy where radionuclides labeled with Yttrium-90 (90Y) are inserted inside a patient's hepatic artery to treat hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). While TARE has been shown to be a clinically effective and safe treatment, there is little understanding of the radiobiological relationship between absorbed dose and tissue response, and thus there is no dosimetric standard for treatment planning. The Biologically Effective Dose (BED) formalism, derived from the Linear-Quadratic model of radiobiology, is used to weigh the absorbed dose by the time pattern of delivery. BED is a virtual dose that can …
Integrative Big Transcriptomics Data Analysis Implicates Crucial Role Of Muc13 In Pancreatic Cancer,
2023
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Integrative Big Transcriptomics Data Analysis Implicates Crucial Role Of Muc13 In Pancreatic Cancer, Anupam Dhasmana, Swati Dhasmana, Shivangi Agarwal, Sheema Khan, Shafiul Haque, Meena Jaggi, Murali M. Yallapu, Subhash C. Chauhan
School of Medicine Publications
Big data analysis holds a considerable influence on several aspects of biomedical health science. It permits healthcare providers to gain insights from large and complex datasets, leading to improvements in the understanding, diagnosis, medication, and restraint of pathological conditions including cancer. The incidences of pancreatic cancer (PanCa) are sharply rising, and it will become the second leading cause of cancer related deaths by 2030. Various traditional biomarkers are currently in use but are not optimal in sensitivity and specificity. Herein, we determine the role of a new transmembrane glycoprotein, MUC13, as a potential biomarker of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) …
Development Of A Chemical Biology Approach To Uncover The Influence Of Sequence Variations On Ces1 Activity In Live Cells,
2023
Eastern Illinois University
Development Of A Chemical Biology Approach To Uncover The Influence Of Sequence Variations On Ces1 Activity In Live Cells, Samuel James Knebel
Masters Theses
Drug metabolism is the biochemical process of modifying drugs to detoxify and remove them through enzymatic transformations. These biotransformation’s occur primarily in the liver and are critical to understanding how pharmaceutical compounds are chemically altered inside the human body. Human carboxylesterases (CESs) catalyze the hydrolysis of esters, amides, thioesters, and carbamates. CES-mediated hydrolysis plays an important role in the metabolism of many drugs including the first FDA approved antiviral treatment for COVID-19, remdesivir (Veklury), the seizure control medication rufinamide (Banzel), and the flu antiviral drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu). CES activity is known to be influenced by a variety of factors including …
Assessing The Biocatalytic Promiscuity Of Pep- Transformations For Geminal-Difluorination,
2023
Wilfrid Laurier University
Assessing The Biocatalytic Promiscuity Of Pep- Transformations For Geminal-Difluorination, Eloy Jose Torres Garcia
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
Fluorine is the most electronegative chemical element and can drastically change molecular properties, such as drug pharmacokinetics and agrochemical half-life. Although a great deal of progress is occurring in synthetic methods to access various organofluorines, these methods struggle with harsh conditions and limited substrate scope. Biocatalytic approaches offer the potential to access organofluorines that are difficult or impossible with the current methodology. Phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) is a central metabolite and biosynthetic precursor for diverse molecules. Phosphoenol pyruvate mutase (Ppm) catalyses the interconversion of Phosphonopyruvate (PnPy) to Phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP). This research successfully expressed and …
Long-Range Aceo Phenomena In Microfluidic Channel,
2023
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Long-Range Aceo Phenomena In Microfluidic Channel, Diganta Dutta, Keifer Smith, Xavier Palmer
Electrical & Computer Engineering Faculty Publications
Microfluidic devices are increasingly utilized in numerous industries, including that of medicine, for their abilities to pump and mix fluid at a microscale. Within these devices, microchannels paired with microelectrodes enable the mixing and transportation of ionized fluid. The ionization process charges the microchannel and manipulates the fluid with an electric field. Although complex in operation at the microscale, microchannels within microfluidic devices are easy to produce and economical. This paper uses simulations to convey helpful insights into the analysis of electrokinetic microfluidic device phenomena. The simulations in this paper use the Navier–Stokes and Poisson Nernst–Planck equations solved using COMSOL …
Evidence For A Single, Ancient Origin Of A Genus-Wide Alternative Life History Strategy,
2023
Stockholm University
Evidence For A Single, Ancient Origin Of A Genus-Wide Alternative Life History Strategy, Kalle Tunström, Alyssa Woronik, Joseph J. Hanly, Pasi Rastas, Anton Chichvarkhin, Andrew D. Warren, Akito Kawahara, Sean D. Schoville, Vincent Ficarrotta, Adam H. Porter, Ward B. Watt, Arnaud Martin, Christopher W. Wheat
Biology Faculty Publications
Understanding the evolutionary origins and factors maintaining alternative life history strategies (ALHS) within species is a major goal of evolutionary research. While alternative alleles causing discrete ALHS are expected to purge or fix over time, one-third of the ~90 species of Colias butterflies are polymorphic for a female-limited ALHS called Alba. Whether Alba arose once, evolved in parallel, or has been exchanged among taxa is currently unknown. Using comparative genome-wide association study (GWAS) and population genomic analyses, we placed the genetic basis of Alba in time-calibrated phylogenomic framework, revealing that Alba evolved once near the base of the genus and …
Antioxidant And Anticancer Activities Of Mushroom Phellinus Linteus And Khaao-Yen-Nuea Smilax Sp. Extract Mixture,
2023
Faculty of Science
Antioxidant And Anticancer Activities Of Mushroom Phellinus Linteus And Khaao-Yen-Nuea Smilax Sp. Extract Mixture, Alvi Jauharotus Syukriya
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Recently, a number of alternative source including the bioactive compounds from plant and fungi are necessary to explore as therapeutic against cancer. This study aims to investigated the antioxidant and anticancer activities of Smilax sp. and Phellinus linteus (P. linteus) crude extract individually, also their mixture ratio variation including combination 1 (Smilax sp. 50%: P. linteus 50%), combination 2 (Smilax sp. 25%: P. linteus 75%), and combination 3 (Smilax sp. 75%: P. linteus 25%). The individually extract and its mixtures were investigated the physiochemical characterization such as total phenolic content and total polysaccharide compound. Furthermore, the antioxidant activities of extracted …
การพัฒนาระบบเซลล์สุริยะติดตั้งบนหลังคา เพื่อใช้งานในสายการผลิตยางคอมปาว์ด,
2023
คณะวิทยาศาสตร์
การพัฒนาระบบเซลล์สุริยะติดตั้งบนหลังคา เพื่อใช้งานในสายการผลิตยางคอมปาว์ด, อินทุอร ธรรมสอน
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
งานวิจัยนี้ได้ทำการศึกษา วิเคราะห์การใช้พลังงานของโรงงาน เพื่อออกแบบระบบเซลล์สุริยะบนหลังคา การกำหนดแผนงานติดตั้ง ศึกษาปัจจัยหลักที่ส่งผลกระทบต่อการผลิตไฟฟ้า และการประเมินประสิทธิภาพการใช้พลังงานไฟฟ้าจากเซลล์สุริยะจากการใช้งานเป็นแหล่งพลังงานสะอาดสำหรับกระบวนการผลิตยางคอมปาว์ด โดยออกแบบการใช้พลังงานไฟฟ้าให้เกิดประสิทธิภาพสูงสุดในอุตสาหกรรมผลิตยางคอมปาว์ด 2 โครงการ ระบบไฟฟ้าเซลล์สุริยะแบบออนกริดที่มีขนาดกำลังไฟฟ้าติดตั้งขนาด 865 กิโลวัตต์ และ 630 กิโลวัตต์ จากการศึกษาพบว่าทั้ง 2 โรงงานมีการใช้พลังงานไฟฟ้าในกระบวนการผลิตเป็นหลัก และความต้องการใช้พลังงานไฟฟ้าแปรผันตามยอดผลิตยางคอมปาว์ดร้อยละ 90 จากการวิเคราะห์ติดตามผลการใช้งานไฟฟ้าเซลล์สุริยะมีประสิทธิภาพต่ำกว่าร้อยละ 75 ในช่วงระยะ 5 เดือนหลัง เนื่องจากความต้องการใช้พลังงานไฟฟ้าของโรงงานลดลงและการจัดการโหลดการผลิตไม่เหมาะสมในช่วงกลางวัน และพบฝุ่นที่สะสมบนเซลล์สุริยะเป็น ผงคาร์บอน แคลเซียมคาร์บอนเนต และซิลิกาซึ่งเป็นส่วนผสมของการผลิตยางคอมปาว์ด จากการศึกษาพบว่า ฝุ่นจากกระบวนการผลิตส่งผลกระทบต่อการผลิตไฟฟ้าของเซลล์สุริยะร้อยละ 4 ดังนั้นระยะเวลาการล้างแผงเซลล์สุริยะของทั้ง 2 โครงการที่จุดสมดุลคือ ทุกๆ 3 เดือน จากการศึกษาข้อมูลการใช้ไฟฟ้าจากระบบเซลล์สุริยะนี้ชี้ให้เห็นว่า การผลิตไฟฟ้าของระบบเซลล์สุริยะแบบออนกริดนี้ มีปัจจัยหลักต่อการผลิตไฟฟ้าคือความต้องการใช้ไฟฟ้าของโรงงานเป็นหลัก เนื่องจากทั้ง 2 โรงงานมีการใช้ไฟฟ้าน้อยกว่ากำลังติดตั้งจึงทำให้เซลล์สุริยะผลิตไฟฟ้าน้อย แม้จะมีค่ารังสีดวงอาทิตย์สูงก็ตาม อย่างไรก็ตามระบบไฟฟ้าเซลล์สุริยะไม่สามารถจ่ายไฟฟ้าได้ตลอดเวลา ดังนั้นการบริหารจัดการโหลดการผลิตให้เหมาะสมจึงจำเป็นมาก เพื่อการใช้ไฟฟ้าจากเซลล์สุริยะให้มีประสิทธิภาพสูงสุด
Label-Free Electrochemical Immunosensor For Simultaneous Detection Of Norfloxacin And Enrofloxacin,
2023
Faculty of Science
Label-Free Electrochemical Immunosensor For Simultaneous Detection Of Norfloxacin And Enrofloxacin, Kittima Chomthong
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Electrochemical immunosensors for the simultaneous detection of antibiotics have been of interest and have been reported previously. However, those methods still require difficult labeling for the reporting of electrochemical signals. This research aimed to develop a novel label-free electrochemical immunosensor with an origami paper-based analytical device (oPAD) for the simultaneous detection of quinolone antibiotics. Norfloxacin (Nor) and Enrofloxacin (Enr) are among the quinolone antibiotics, and they are used as models to study antibiotic detection. Nor and Enr antibodies were immobilized separately onto the functionalized oPAD. Thionine and ferrocenecarboxylic acid were coated onto the redox species area to detect Nor and …
Development Of Hamper Pad On Lateral Flow Immunoassay For Sensitivity Improvement Of Carbendazim Detection,
2023
Faculty of Science
Development Of Hamper Pad On Lateral Flow Immunoassay For Sensitivity Improvement Of Carbendazim Detection, Pumnatthiga Makkala
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Carbendazim (CBZ) is a fungicide that effectively controls fungal diseases like sheath blight, leaf spot, powdery mildew, and pythium root rot in agricultural products. However, CBZ can be a left residue in food and the environment that can affect human health and cause various diseases. Currently, lateral flow immunoassays (LFIAs) are commonly used for measuring and screening diseases or substances; they are low-cost and easily portable. Nevertheless, conventional LFIA methods have a drawback: low detection sensitivity. Structural improvement of LFIAs has been studied to enhance detection sensitivity. In this study, a hamper pad was fabricated using a nitrocellulose membrane coated …
Decolorization Of Remazol Brilliant Blue R With Immobilized Laccase In Spent Coffee Ground Biochar,
2023
Faculty of Science
Decolorization Of Remazol Brilliant Blue R With Immobilized Laccase In Spent Coffee Ground Biochar, Indah Puji Lestari
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The amount of recalcitrant compound such as synthetic dye can be a threat to sustainability of the environment. Biocatalytic treatment using oxidoreductase enzyme such as laccase has been considered as environmentally benign method. However, the enzyme has some limitations for the applications especially the reusability and stability which required the enzyme to be immobilized to overcome the limits. In this study the laccase, one of oxidoreductase enzyme produced from Megasporoporia sp., was immobilized into spent coffee ground biochar with alkali modification. The spent coffee ground itself has huge source since it was discharge as a waste from one of the …
Antioxidant And Anticancer Activities Of Polysaccharide Extracted From White-Rot Fungus Trametes Polyzona Cu07,
2023
Faculty of Science
Antioxidant And Anticancer Activities Of Polysaccharide Extracted From White-Rot Fungus Trametes Polyzona Cu07, Budi Kurniawan
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Over the last decade, fungal polysaccharides have gained interest for their therapeutic activity as anticancer agent. This research aimed to investigate a newly isolated Trametes polyzona CU07 for its anticancer and antioxidant activity. CTPPs, an obtained crude polysaccharides of T. polyzona were extracted by hot water from its mycelia. Subsequently, the extract was analysed its chemical properties. Scavenging activity on ABTS and DPPH was evaluated for antioxidant performance. Furthermore, the anticancer activity was evaluated by performing the inhibitory effects, proliferation, apoptosis induction and colony formation assay. MCF-7 cell line and triple negative breast cancer (MDA-MB-231 and MDA-MB-468) were used as …
Electrochemical Dna Super-Sandwich Biosensor For Porcine Dna Adulteration Detection In Foods,
2023
Faculty of Science
Electrochemical Dna Super-Sandwich Biosensor For Porcine Dna Adulteration Detection In Foods, Vasita Lapeee
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Amid increasing concerns over meat adulteration and mislabeling, which impact consumer trust, especially among people who are forbidden from consuming certain meats due to religious, cultural, and health reasons, there is a need for reliable detection methods. Although standard methods for genetic material detection, such as DNA amplification, offer high sensitivity, they also present limitations in terms of cost, instrument complexity, and lengthy detection times. Addressing these limitations, this thesis focuses on developing an electrochemical DNA sensor for detecting porcine DNA contamination in food without prior DNA amplification. The proposed method is straightforward, rapid, and cost-effective. The detection process involves …
In Silico And In Vitro Studies On Inclusion Complex Of 8-Bromobaicalein With Beta-Cyclodextrins,
2023
Faculty of Science
In Silico And In Vitro Studies On Inclusion Complex Of 8-Bromobaicalein With Beta-Cyclodextrins, Noriyuki Yasuda
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Baicalein (5,6,7-trihydroxyflavone), an active compound derived from Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, exhibits notable anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anticancer properties. 8-bromobaicalein (BB), a derivative of baicalein, possesses even stronger cytotoxic activity against MCF-7 human breast cancer cell lines. However, its low water solubility limits its use for further applications. In this study, we investigated βCD and its derivatives (hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD) and 2,6-di-O-methyl-β-cyclodextrin (DMβCD)) for their ability to improve the solubility of BB through inclusion complexation. From molecular dynamics simulations and MM/GBSA-based and SIE-based binding free energy calculations, we determined that DMβCD exhibited the highest efficacy as a host molecule for the inclusion complexation …
Bioactive Compounds From Holy Basil (Ocimum Tenuiflorum L.) Against Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme2 (Ace2),
2023
Faculty of Science
Bioactive Compounds From Holy Basil (Ocimum Tenuiflorum L.) Against Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme2 (Ace2), Sirinat Chalkual
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The present study aimed to discover bioactive compounds 3 types of holy basil and clove basil that could inhibit SARS-CoV-2 binding to the Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptors (ACE2) and prohibiting the virus from penetrating into the host cells. The leaves and stem of 3 types of holy basils and clove basil were extracted separately through steam-distillation, liquid-liquid extraction and column chromatography and all extracts were characterized by GC/MS and NMR spectrometry and examied their ACE2 inhibitory activity. Essential oils and water phase of red holy basil showed the highest inhibition with IC50 values of 0.026 and IC50 0.310 microgram per …
Identification And Characterization Of Bacteriophages For Phage Cocktail Formulation Specific To Uropathogenic Escherichia Coli,
2023
Faculty of Science
Identification And Characterization Of Bacteriophages For Phage Cocktail Formulation Specific To Uropathogenic Escherichia Coli, Pattida Kongsomboonchoke
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are commonly found in elderlies, infants, hospitalized patients, and most women. UTIs are caused by a variety of pathogens with uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) is mostly prevalence. Even though UPEC can be treated with several antibiotics, the rapid emergence of multidrug resistant (MDR)-UPEC renders the antibiotic treatment no longer successful. Therapy using phages, which are bacterial viruses, has been considered but it is limited by bacterial resistance that develops during evolution. Fortunately, the suppression of phage resistance can be improved when used several phages as a cocktail. Here, I aim to formulate an efficient phage cocktail …
On Evaluation Of The Indian Standard Topography Factor For Design Wind Speed On Escarpments,
2023
Doctoral Candidate, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, Jammu - 181221, J&K, India
On Evaluation Of The Indian Standard Topography Factor For Design Wind Speed On Escarpments, Abdul Haseeb Wani, Rajendra Kumar Varma, Ashok Kumar Ahuja
ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development
Standards on wind loads of various countries give wind loading map of respective country in which basic wind speeds are mentioned. Design wind speeds for designing buildings and other structures are evaluated by the structural designers from these basic wind speed values by incorporating many factors. One of these factors taken into consideration is for the local topography effect such as escarpments and hills. Standards on wind loads including Indian Standard give certain recommendations for the same. However, the steps involved in evaluating relevant modification factor for local topography as given in Indian Standard on Wind Loads are many. An …
Liquid Waste Treatment For Sustainable Tapioca Industry: A Comparison Between Biogas And Liquid Sugar,
2023
Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia;
Liquid Waste Treatment For Sustainable Tapioca Industry: A Comparison Between Biogas And Liquid Sugar, Lilik Sulistyowati, Novi Andareswari, Rifqi Rahmat Hidayatullah, Nurul Amri Komarudin, Yuni Yolanda
ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development
There have been many studies examining the processing of tapioca wastewater. However, most studies have only researched at a laboratory scale without considering whether the treatment is appropriate. The study's purpose is to compare the processing technology of biogas and liquid sugar using technical, environmental, social, and cost-benefit analysis criteria to determine the appropriate technology to be applied. Literature study, observation, and interviews were used to determine the characteristics of each criterion. Cost-benefit analysis is calculated using the R/C Ratio. Furthermore, priority determination is carried out using the Exponential Comparison Method (MPE) using assessments from environmental and industrial experts on …
Disintegration Evaluation Of Mudrock Fragment Through Wet-Dry Cycle By Quantitative Indices,
2023
Geological Engineering, Faculty of Exploration and Production Technology, Universitas Pertamina, Teuku Nyak Arief Street, Simprug, Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, Indonesia 12220
Disintegration Evaluation Of Mudrock Fragment Through Wet-Dry Cycle By Quantitative Indices, Misbahudin Misbahudin, Dian Yesy Fatimah, Elfarino Trizani
ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development
The disintegration of mudrock during moisture content change caused severe cases in several engineering works in Indonesia. One interesting site is Hambalang, Bogor Regency, West Java Province. The wetting and drying cycle is the easiest and fastest test to evaluate disintegration. After undergoing the process, samples of mudrocks disintegrate into smaller fragments. This paper evaluated the characteristics of the slaked material of mudrock by quantitative indices. The mudrock evaluated in this study underwent rapid disintegration in a short period, indicated by megascopic description and quantitative indices. In addition, evolutionary disintegration up to eight cycles has the same characteristics as the …
Sequencing Antisense Transcriptome Of Populus Through Antisense/Sense Transcript Pair Enrichment,
2023
Michigan Technological University
Sequencing Antisense Transcriptome Of Populus Through Antisense/Sense Transcript Pair Enrichment, Emma V. Burke
Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports
Past transcriptome research on plants focused primarily on protein coding genes, and only recently researchers began looking into the non-protein coding regions that may play significant roles in gene regulation. Antisense RNA transcripts that are found naturally in the cell share complementary sequence with sense transcripts and have been shown to regulate expression of their sense counterparts. Since antisense RNA has been largely under-studied and difficult to sequence because of their low relative abundance, new methods are needed to target antisense RNA for efficient genome-wide profiling. To address this gap in methods to efficiently and cost effectively enrich antisense RNA …
