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Comparative study on anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of Caesalpinia crista and Centella asiatica leaf extracts
(2014-04-01)
Background:
Amyloidosis, oxidative stress and inflammation have been strongly implicated in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease. Traditionally, Caesalpinia crista and Centella asiatica leaf extracts are ...
In vitro evidence that an aqueous extract of Centella asiatica modulates α-synuclein aggregation dynamics.
(2014-01-01)
α-Synuclein aggregation is one of the major etiological factors implicated in Parkinson's disease (PD). The prevention of ggregation of α-synuclein is a potential therapeutic intervention for preventing PD. The discovery ...
The effects of impaired cerebral circulation on Alzheimer's disease pathology: evidence from animal studies.
(2014-01-01)
Persistent systemic hypoxia, a direct consequence of alterations in vascular function, can compromise the brain by
increasing the risk of developing dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Vascular contributions to ...
Endomelanconiopsis, a new anamorph genus in the Botryosphaeriaceae
(2014-05-20)
A new lineage is discovered within the Botryosphaeriaceae (Ascomycetes, Dothideomycetes, incertae sedis). Consistent with current practice of providing generic names for independent lineages, this lineage is described as ...
Tuberculosis remains a challenge despite economic growth in Panama
(2014-03-01)
Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease associated with inequality, and wise investment of economic resources is considered critical to its control. Panama has recently secured its status as an upper-middle-income country with ...
Anti-malarial activity and HS-SPME-GC-MS chemical profiling of Plinia cerrocampanensis leaf essential oil
(2014-01-13)
Plinia cerrocampanensis is an endemic plant of Panama. The leaf essential oil of this plant has shown antibacterial activity. However, anti-malarial activity and chemical profiling by HS-SPME-GC-MS of this essential oil ...
Vacuolar Targeting of Cry1Ac and its Effects on Expression and Stability in Tobacco.
(2014-07-01)
Increasing heterologous expression of delta endotoxins of Bacillus thuringiensis in transgenic plants is being actively pursued as a
means to increase their efficacy and to delay insect resistance. To examine if vacuoles ...
Malarial hemozoin: From target to tool
(2014-02-17)
Malaria is an extremely devastating disease that continues to affect millions of people each year. A distinctive attribute of malaria infected red blood cells is the presence of malarial pigment or so-called hemozoin. ...
A review on the wettability of dental implant surfaces I: Theoretical and experimental aspects
(2014-02-28)
The surface wettability of biomaterials determines the biological cascade of events at the biomaterial/ host interface. Wettability is modulated by surface characteristics, such as surface chemistry and surface topography. ...
A review on the wettability of dental implant surfaces II: Biological and clinical aspects
(2014-04-05)
Dental and orthopedic implants have been under continuous advancement to improve their interactions with bone and ensure a successful outcome for patients. Surface characteristics such as surface topography and surface ...