Publications by authors named "Angela Michelle T San Juan"

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  • - Preeclampsia (PE) is a serious pregnancy complication that often goes unnoticed until later trimesters, leading to risks for mothers and babies, especially in low- and middle-income countries where healthcare resources are limited.
  • - Recent research identifies variations in hsa-miR-17-5p levels as a potential early marker to differentiate between women with and without PE during the first trimester, indicating the need for early screening.
  • - A new lateral-flow assay (LFA) has been developed to measure hsa-miR-17-5p levels with high specificity and sensitivity using advanced detection methods, aiming to improve early detection and accessibility of testing worldwide.
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In the quest to discover dependable and repeatable methods for producing noble metal nanospheres, both commercial and academic scientists have shown great interest. The challenge of precisely controlling the size of these nanospheres is critical, as variations can alter their optical characteristics, leading to complications in subsequent applications. In this context, we present the design and validation of an affordable, semi-automated device that synthesizes gold nanoparticles using the Turkevich method.

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Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is a sensitive analytical technique capable of magnifying the vibrational intensity of molecules adsorbed onto the surface of metallic nanostructures. Various solution-based SERS-active metallic nanostructures have been designed to generate substantial SERS signal enhancements. However, most of these SERS substrates rely on the chemical aggregation of metallic nanostructures to create strong signals.

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