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White button mushroom, agaricus bisporus (Agaricomycetes), and a probiotics mixture supplementation correct dyslipidemia without influencing the colon microbiome profile in hypercholesterolemic rats
( Begell House , 2020 , Article)Consumption of foods rich in dietary fiber has attracted considerable attention for lowering blood cholesterol and triglycerides through attenuation of gut microbiome. Diets rich in fiber may provide substrates for microbes ... -
Sulpiride Serves, a Substrate for the Gut Microbiome
( International Dose-Response Society , 2021 , Article)In the contemporary research world, the intestinal microbiome is now envisioned as a new body organ. Recently, the gut microbiome represents a new drug target in the gut, since various orthologues of intestinal drug ... -
Efficacy of Euphorbia helioscopia in context to a possible connection between antioxidant and antidiabetic activities: a comparative study of different extracts
( Springer Nature , 2021 , Article)Background: Euphorbia helioscopia, conventionally known as sun spurge, has been used as a traditional medicine to treat different diseases owing to its reported antitumor, antiviral and antioxidant activities. Methods: The ... -
Clay-Polymer Nanocomposites
( Elsevier , 2017 , Book)Clay-Polymer Nanocomposites is a complete summary of the existing knowledge on this topic, from the basic concepts of synthesis and design to their applications in timely topics such as high-performance composites, ... -
Effect of short fibres in the mechanical properties of geopolymer mortar containing oil-contaminated sand
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Sand contaminated with crude oil is becoming a major environmental issue around the world, while at the same time, fly ash generated by coal-fired power stations is having a detrimental effect on the environment. Previous ... -
In situ photopolymerization of acrylamide hydrogel to coat cellulose acetate nanofibers for drug delivery system
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)In this study we developed electrospun cellulose acetate nanofibers (CANFs) that were loaded with a model non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (ibuprofen, Ib) and coated with poly(acrylamide) (poly-AAm) hydrogel ... -
Alginate, gelatin, and carboxymethyl cellulose coated nonwoven fabrics containing antimicrobial AgNPs for skin wound healing in rats
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Nonwoven fabrics containing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are widely utilized to assist management of infected wounds and those at risk of infection. However, such materials have varied responses due to their chemical nature. ... -
Surface modification of polymeric substrates with photo- and sonochemically designed macromolecular grafts
( wiley , 2019 , Book chapter)Polymers such as elastomers, thermoplastics, or thermosets are functional materials employed in many fields and for diverse applications such as biomedical, separation science and technology, composites, power sources, and ... -
Carbon Dioxide Methanation Enabled by Biochar-Nanocatalyst Composite Materials: A Mini-Review
( MDPI , 2024 , Article Review)Due to ever-increasing global warming, the scientific community is concerned with finding immediate solutions to reduce or utilize carbon dioxide (CO2) and convert it in useful compounds. In this context, the reductive ... -
Design of highly anti-corrosive electroless plated Ni-P/modified halloysite nanotubes nanocomposite coating
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) and their modifications with either NH2 (HNT-NH2) or NH2/Polypyrrole (HNT–NH2–PPy) were electroless-deposited into the NiP matrix for the first time to form NiP/HNT, NiP/HNT-NH2 and NiP/HNT–NH2–PPy ... -
A carbon dot-based clay nanocomposite for efficient heavy metal removal
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2023 , Article)Carbon dots and their derivatives with fascinating photoluminescence properties have recently attracted tremendous scientific attention. This work describes the preparation of novel fluorescent bentonite clay (B), modified ... -
CO2 methanation using sugarcane bagasse biochar/nickel sustainable catalysts
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Carbon dioxide hydrogenation to methane is one of the promising gas phase reactions due to the well-established natural gas infrastructures and CO2 amounts consumed as reactants. This process supports in CO2 mitigation, ... -
The emerging role of biochar in the carbon materials family for hydrogen production
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article Review)The energy crisis is at the top of global priorities. It left us with an option to progress with highly efficient materials for energy conversion, production, and storage systems. Carbon nano-allotropes have more accessible, ... -
Dimethoxytriazine-Triazole Linked Mesoporous Silica Hybrid Sorbent for Cationic Dyes Adsorption
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2023 , Article)Organic dye has always been considered one of the most serious water pollutants. Therefore, the great challenge nowadays is to synthesize effective adsorbents for removal of these contaminants. Herein, we prepared successfully ... -
Porous Composite Catalysts for the Removal of Water Organic Pollutants: A Materials Chemist Perspective
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Book chapter)This contribution is written from the materials chemist perspective, with a focus on the stepwise design of multicomponent catalytic materials. Two major types of nanocatalyst support are considered: mesoporous silicaMesoporous ... -
Association between antioxidant metabolites and N-terminal fragment brain natriuretic peptides in insulin-resistant individuals.
( Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins , 2024 , Article)Oxidative stress plays a pivotal role in the development of metabolic syndrome, including heart failure and insulin resistance. The N-terminal fragment of brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) has been associated with ... -
Significance of Triazole in Medicinal Chemistry: Advancement in Drug Design, Reward and Biological Activity.
( Wiley , 2024 , Article Review)One of the triazole tautomers, 1,2,4-triazole derivatives, has a wide range of biological activities that suggest its potential therapeutic utility in medicinal chemistry. These actions include anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, ... -
Eco-friendly green synthesis of silver nanoparticles utilizing olive oil waste by-product and their incorporation into a chitosan-aloe vera gel composite for enhanced wound healing in acid burn injuries
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This study focused on the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using olive oil waste by-product and their incorporation into Chitosan-Aloe-Vera gel (AgNPs/AV-CS gel). The synthesized AgNPs exhibited a hydrodynamic ... -
Integrated approach of white analytical chemistry and design of experiments to microwave-assisted sensitive and eco-friendly spectrofluorimetric estimation of mirabegron using 4-chloro-7-nitrobezofuran as biosensing fluorescent probe
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The USFDA recently approved mirabegron, a novel once-daily β-3 adrenoceptor agonist for oral administration, as a transformative treatment for overactive bladder. Despite the existence of numerous analytical methods for ... -
Development of Recombinant PLC-Zeta Protein as a Therapeutic Intervention for the Clinical Treatment of Oocyte Activation Failure
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)The sperm-specific phospholipase C zeta (PLCζ) protein is widely considered as the predominant physiological stimulus for initiating the Ca2+ release responsible for oocyte activation during mammalian fertilization. The ...
