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Antimicrobial activity of different sodium and potassium salts of carboxylic acid against some common foodborne pathogens and spoilage-associated bacteria
Actividad antimicrobiana de diferentes sales de ácidos carboxílicos de sodio y potasio contra algunos microorganismos patógenos y de deterioro asociados a alimentos
(2018)
Cleaning and disinfection represent the most important activities associated with the elimination of dirt and microorganisms at food processing plants. Improper procedures may lead to cross contamination of food leading ...
From Ideality to Simplicity: A Robust and Affordable Hydrogen Reference Electrode
(2020-02-01)
In electrochemistry, the concept of a reference electrode is fundamental. Introductory courses might mention the standard hydrogen electrode (SHE), its working principle, and its theoretical design; however, chances are ...
Identification of polyphenols from antiviral Chamaecrista nictitans extract using high-resolution LC–ESI–MS/MS
(2014)
Chamaecrista nictitans (L) extract possesses antiviral properties; it acts against the herpes simplex virus, and this may be attributed to its constituent phenolics. Here, high-resolution LC–ESI–MS/MS is used to identify ...
Expanding the Trichoderma harzianum species complex: Three new species from Argentine natural and cultivated ecosystems
(2021-06-22)
A study was performed on a collection of 84 isolates from decaying plant tissues and soils in
Argentina previously identified as Trichoderma harzianum. Based on multiple phenotypic characters
and multilocus phylogenetic ...
Bioactivity of prenylated hydroxybenzoic acids from Piper garagaranum C. DC
(2022)
A bio-assay guided fractionation of Piper garagaranum C. DC. led to the isolation of two prenylated hydroxybenzoic
acids (1-2) with anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activities. The anti-inflammatory action was determined
in ...
The role of chloramine species in NDMA formation
(2018-09)
N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a probable human carcinogen disinfection by-product, has been
detected in chloraminated drinking water systems. Understanding its formation over time is important
to control NDMA levels in ...
Empleo de técnicas y materiales biológicos en la búsqueda de productos activos contra la malaria
(2001)
Se describen los métodos empleados en el estudio del efecto de extractos de insectos preparados en el Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidad de Costa Rica, sobre un tipo de malaria murina producida por el Plasmodium bergheim. ...
Short communication: Effect of different kefir grains on the attributes of kefir produced with milk from Costa Rica
(2020)
Kefir is an artisanal product that is gaining scientific attention due to its increase in consumption attributed to its potential health benefits. The effect on the quality attributes of kefir grains of different origin ...
Grids III: Hydrogen Bridges in Introductory Chemistry
Cuadrículas III: Puentes de Hidrógeno en Química General
(2021)
Based on IUPAC recommendations for the
definition of the hydrogen bond, a series of
grids is presented to provide instructors of
introductory chemistry courses with visual
examples of H-bridged systems. The grids ...
Aceptación de un jugo de mora endulzado con estevia en contraste con otros edulcorantes
Acceptance of a blackberry juice sweetened with stevia vs other sweeteners
(2017)
El objetivo de la presente investigación fue desarrollar un jugo de mora (Rubus adenotrichus), endulzado con esteviolglucósidos (glucósidos obtenidos a partir de las hojas de Stevia rebaudina Bertoni) como una bebida ...