Interleukin 38 serum level is increased in patients with vitiligo, correlated with disease severity, and associated with signs of disease activity.

Background: Vitiligo is an acquired cutaneous depigmenting disease caused by a T helper (Th) 1-cytotoxic T cells driven autoimmune attack against melanocytes, in which Th17 is also involved. Interleukin (IL)-38 belongs to the IL-1 family of cytokines and suppresses Th1 and Th17 activation. IL-38 protein and mRNA levels have been found to be elevated in various autoimmune disorders and correlated with disease severity and activity, including psoriasis, systemic sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and atopic dermatitis.

Microwave enhanced sorption of methylene blue dye onto bio-synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles: kinetics, isotherms, and thermodynamics studies.

To adequately address the grave human health risks and environmental damage caused by the uncontrolled utilization of organic dyes, we greenly synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) using micro-algae for sequestration of cationic methylene blue (MB) dye from an aqueous solution. The nano-engineered sorbent was thoroughly scrutinized by different spectral analyses of; FT-IR, SEM, EDX, BET surface area, TEM, VSM, UV/Vis spectroscopy, and PH measurement. The adsorption of MB was methodically carried out in a batch process to investigate the effects of initial pH (2.

Evaluation of Long-Lasting Antibacterial Properties and Cytotoxic Behavior of Functionalized Silver-Nanocellulose Composite.

Materials possessing long-term antibacterial behavior and high cytotoxicity are of extreme interest in several applications, from biomedical devices to food packaging. Furthermore, for the safeguard of the human health and the environment, it is also stringent keeping in mind the need to gather good functional performances with the development of ecofriendly materials and processes. In this study, we propose a green fabrication method for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles supported on oxidized nanocellulose (ONCs), acting as both template and reducing agent.

Green synthesis of recyclable iron oxide nanoparticles using Spirulina platensis microalgae for adsorptive removal of cationic and anionic dyes.

Globally, organic dyes are major constituents in wastewater effluents due to their large-scale industrial applications. These persistent pollutants adversely impact the public health of different living entities. Thus, wastewater remediation has become an indispensable necessity.

Origin of the enhanced photocatalytic activity of (Ni, Se, and B) mono- and co-doped anatase TiO materials under visible light: a hybrid DFT study.

The characteristic properties of TiO (anatase) make doping necessary to enhance its photocatalytic activity. Herein, a density functional theory (DFT) study using the Heyd-Scuseria-Ernzerhof (HSE) hybrid functional was performed to precisely investigate the effect of mono- and co-doping (Ni, Se and B) on the structural, electronic and optical properties of anatase TiO. Notably, the origin of the enhanced photocatalytic activity of the modified systems was determined.

Vasopressin for refractory persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn in preterm neonates - a case series.

Objective: To describe the clinical outcomes following treatment with vasopressin for a sub-cohort of critically ill preterm neonates who have refractory persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN).

Design: Case series.

Setting: Tertiary neonatal intensive care unit, Toronto, Canada.

Virulence genotypes of clinical SalmonellaSerovars from broilers in Egypt.

Introduction: Salmonella serovars are one of the primary foodborne pathogens. Poultry consumption is responsible for the majority of disease cases worldwide. The prevalence of virulence determinants among Salmonella serovars appears to be lacking in Egypt.

Stability studies of double-base propellants with centralite and malonanilide stabilizers using MO calculations in comparison to thermal studies.

Propellants containing nitrate esters need stabilizers to avoid early decomposition or even explosion during storage. Newly prepared malonanilides M1-M5 were tested in stabilizing double-base propellants (DBPs). Their stabilization was compared with the effect of classical stabilizer N,N'-diethyldiphenyl urea (C1) using both practical thermal stability tests (qualitative and quantitative tests) and theoretical molecular orbital calculations.

The electronic absorption spectra of some acyl azides molecular orbital treatment.

The electronic absorption spectra of benzoyl azide and its derivatives: p-methyl, p-methoxy, p-chloro and p-nitrobenzoyl azide were investigated in different solvents. The observed spectra differ basically from the electronic spectra of aryl azides or alkyl azides. Four intense pi-pi* transitions were observed in the accessible UV region of the spectrum of each of the studied compounds.