Publications by authors named "Ariel Cruz"
Citrus wax is a waste generated during the purification process of the citrus essential oil. A lot of citrus wax wastes are globally produced, despite this, its composition and properties are not well known. Here we present comprehensive results proving the chemical composition and the physical properties of citrus wax.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMethylmercury (MeHg), cadmium (Cd) and arsenic (As(III)) are among the most toxic metals in aquatic systems that have been associated with multiple animal and human health problems. This study investigated cytotoxic, oxidative stress, and apoptosis effects on fish leukocytes following their exposure to metals. A preliminary study indicated that leukocytes exposed to MeHg at a concentration of 0.
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- PEG-based low-generation dendrimers were tested for their effectiveness as enzyme stabilizers during various treatments, with a focus on a novel dendrimer (DGo-CD) combining PEG with β-CD.
- DGo-CD demonstrated superior protection against enzyme denaturation compared to PEG or β-CD alone during freeze-thawing and showed synergistic effects when used with trehalose during freeze-drying.
- The study highlights that the crystallinity of protective matrices negatively impacts enzyme stability, and that the integration of dendrimers can enhance protection against crystallization issues associated with trehalose, thanks to their ability to influence polymer-enzyme interactions.