In this research paper we have discussed the electrical, relaxor ferroelectric and ferromagnetic properties of Neodymium (Nd) doped YCrO3 nanomaterial prepared by sol-gel method. The characterization of the samples is followed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Transmission electron microscope (TEM)...

This study aims at development of a high-performance nano-film based on poly acrylic acid and neodymium cation. The microstructure, chemical composition, topography and surface chemistry of deposited film were studied by field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), electron dispersive s...

N‑(6‑Aminohexyl)‑5‑chloro‑1‑naphthalenesulfonamide (W-7), a kind of adjuvant chemotherapy, can bind to calmodulin and inhibit Ca2+/calmodulin-regulated enzyme activities and cell proliferation. Similar to calmodulin, euplotes octocarinatus centrin (EoCen) belongs to EF-hand superfamily of calciu...

2,5-Disubstituted 1,3,4-oxadiazole compounds are one of the most attractive classes for researchers due to their pharmacological activities. In the current research, a new series of 2-[[5-alkyl/aralkyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]thio]-N-[4-(4-morpholinyl)phenyl]acetamides (6a–m) were prepared by conv...

The influence of structurally related N,O-chelating ligands with additional heteroatoms (N, O, P, S) on the reactivity of in situ generated tantalum complexes for the hydroaminoalkylation of amines has been explored. Reactivity was probed by evaluating the catalytic ability of these N,O-chelatin...

Glutamatergic system is involved in pathological effects of organophosphorus (OP) compounds. We aimed to determine in vivo effects of paraoxon, the bioactive metabolite of parathion, on the expression of glutamate transporters as well as Bax and Bcl2 in rat cerebral cortex. Male Wistar rats rece...

The α-ester group of N-protected diethyl aspartate (1a) or diethyl glutamate (1b) was selectively reduced using diisobutylaluminum hydride (DIBALH) in the presence of a lithium trialkylphosphonoacetate (2) to afford N-protected γ-amino-α,β-unsaturated dicarboxylates (4).

Pregabalin is the first drug to receive FDA approval for treating diabetic neuropathic pain. This study investigated the neuroprotective effect of pregabalin in an experimental model of diabetic retinopathy and tested some possible mechanisms underlying the putative neuroprotective effect. Male ...

Various intrinsic and extrinsic factors can increase the spontaneous discharge rate of locus coeruleus (LC) neurons. Among the extrinsic ones, orexinergic neurons of the lateral hypothalamus (LH) send widespread projections to LC region. Accumulating evidence support the involvement of glutamate...

Fucoxanthin is a carotenoid that is rich in some seaweed. Although fucoxanthin has been reported to possess radical-scavenging activities in vitro, little is known whether it may protect against iron-induced oxidative stress in cultured cells. In this study, we examined the protection of fucoxan...

The indole nucleus is an important element of many natural and synthetic molecules with significant biological activity. Molecules bearing indole nucleus present diverse biological properties such as anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory activities, which can be associated both to DNA and protein int...

ABSTRACTHydrogen storage is an important challenge for the manufacturing and development of hydrogen-powered vehicles, so the hydrogen adsorption performance of the activated carbon obtained from Arundo donax was investigated. Hydrogen uptakes of Arundo donax activated carbon were determined to ...

Beet necrotic yellow vein virus (BNYVV) is a devastating sugar beet pathogen. Resistance is limited and resistance-breaking isolates are becoming problematic. Effective disease control strategies will come from a better understanding of disease and resistance. BNYVV-induced differential sugar be...

Poly(lactic) acid as a biodegradable polymer has attracted a lot of attentions due to its environmental merits and availability in sufficient quantities for use in the packaging industry. Recycling of poly(lactic) acid and converting it to a new product, instead of a compost material or primary ...

Solvent liquefaction (SL) of biomass is a promising technology for the conversion of biomass to renewable fuels and chemicals. Liquid-phase thermal deconstruction of biomass in the presence of hydrocarbon-based hydrogen-donating solvents can result in bio-oils with low moisture and low oxygen co...

Pulse grains were identified as a key resource for food innovation during the International Year of the Pulse (IYP), 2016. Pulse flour offers a sustainable source of plant protein for innovation in protein enriched cereal based foods. Fava-bean (Vicia faba), green- and yellow-pea (Pisum sativum)...

The yellow catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco) is an economically important fish in China, but Edwardsiella ictaluri, an intracellular pathogenic bacterium, causes great losses to the culture industry. Currently, vaccination is the most promising strategy to combat the infectious diseases, while a...

Teleost fish possess two groups of type I interferons (IFNs) with two (group I IFNs) or four (group II IFNs) conserved cysteines, which are further classified into seven subgroups. In our previous study, two group I type I IFNs, LcIFNd and LcIFNh (a new subgroup member), were identified in the p...

C.I. Pigment Yellow 181 (PY181) composite particles encapsulated by polyethylene (PE) were prepared by dispersion polymerization method, and C.I. Pigment Yellow 110 (PY110) composite particles encapsulated by polystyrene (PS) with mini-emulsion polymerization method were achieved, respectively. ...

The electrochemical reduction of C.I. Acid Red 18 on the surface of multi-walled carbon nanotube-modified glassy carbon electrode was investigated using cyclic voltammetry. A novel, simple, sensitive and inexpensive method for determination of C.I. Acid Red 18 in soft drinks was proposed and the...