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The Bacterial Product Violacein Exerts an Immunostimulatory Effect Via TLR8
(2019)
Violacein, an indole-derived, purple-colored natural pigment isolated from Chromobacterium violaceum has shown multiple biological activities. In this work, we studied the effect of violacein in different immune cell lines, ...
Direct functionalization of Mn12-(methacrylate) clusters on Si(100): surface characterization and electrochemical properties
(2016-09)
The reaction of H–terminated Si(100) with methacrylate–substituted manganese carboxylate clusters [Mn12O12{CH2C(CH3)COO}16(H2O)4], [Mn12–(methacrylate)] via hydrosilylation afforded Mn12–(methacrylate)−Si(100). The chemically ...
Three new species of Gliocephalotrichum causing fruit rot on different hosts from Brazil
(2020-09-18)
The genus Gliocephalotrichum (Nectriaceae), originally described as a soil-borne fungus, has been associated with postharvest diseases, especially of tropical fruits. Taxonomic studies using both morphological and molecular ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Light Reflection by Cuticles of Chrysina Jewel Scarabs: Optical Measurements, Morphology Characterization, and Theoretical Modeling
(2016)
Cuticles of some Chrysina scarabs are characterized by flat, graded, and twisted structures of nanosized chitin fibrils. As inferred from SEM images, each species has its own spatial period or pitch P which is dependent ...
Neutral organic redox pairs based on sterically hindered hydroquinone/benzoquinone derivatives for dye-sensitized solar cells
(2018-06)
Substituted derivatives of hydroquinone/benzoquinone were studied as organic redox mediators in the electrolyte for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Thus, di-tert-butylhydroquinone (DTHQ), thymohydroquinone (ThymHQ) and ...
Rapid Determination of the ‘Legal Highs’ 4-MMC and 4-MEC by Spectroelectrochemistry: Simultaneous Cyclic Voltammetry and In Situ Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy
(2021-12-31)
The synthetic cathinones mephedrone (4-MMC) and 4-methylethcathinone (4-MEC) are
two designer drugs that represent the rise and fall effect of this drug category within the stimulants
market and are still available in ...
Dye‐sensitized Devices: Photovoltaic and Photoelectrolytic Applications
(2018-11)
Dye‐sensitized approach along with stability and surface robustness in titanium dioxide (TiO2) against photocorrosion and degradation has been widely studied and applied in several important applications. This chapter ...