Combined Structural and Plasmonic Enhancement of Nanometer-Thin Film Photocatalysis for Solar-Driven Wastewater Treatment.

Titanium dioxide (TiO) thin films are commonly used as photocatalytic materials. Here, we enhance the photocatalytic activity of devices based on titanium dioxide (TiO) by combining nanostructured glass substrates with metallic plasmonic nanostructures. We achieve a three-fold increase of the catalyst's surface area through nanoscale, three-dimensional patterning of periodic, conical grids, which creates a broadband optical absorber.

Addition of seminal plasma proteins effecting the kinetic properties of canine spermatozoa.

The objective of this study is to evaluate the changes in the motility and kinetic patterns of canine spermatozoa, capacitated and decapacitated, after the addition of seminal plasma protein fractions with different molecular weight. It has been proposed that proteins in seminal plasma support the survival of the spermatozoa and exert a dual effect: capacitation and decapacitation. The seminal plasma from fresh ejaculates was subjected to chromatographic separation and four protein fractions were obtained.

Protein analysis of boar seminal plasma proteins with protective effect during low-temperature storage of spermatozoa.

The present study aimed to investigate the effect of different seminal plasma proteins (SPPs) on boar spermatozoa functional characteristics. We investigated the putative protective effect of SSPs on sperm cells motility and velocity, as well as on the integrity of the plasma membrane (PM) during low-temperature storage at 4 °C. SPPs fractions were obtained and purified by gel permeation chromatography (GPC).

Increase in aortic pulse wave velocity is associated with abnormal postprandial triglyceride response.

Background: Aortic pulse wave velocity (aPWV), an index of aortic distensibility, and postprandial hypertriglyceridemia are recognized as independent cardiovascular risk factors.

Hypothesis: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between postprandial hypertriglyceridemia and changes in aPWV.

Methods: We prospectively studied 45 patients (mean age 48 [14] years, 28.

Regression of Achilles tendon xanthomas evaluated by CT scan after hypolipidemic treatment with simvastatin. A case report.

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a relatively common autosomal monogenic disease with dominant inheritance and threefold to fourfold increase in relative risk of cardiovascular death in untreated patients. For a "definitive" clinical diagnosis of FH the Simon Broome Register proposes the presence of tendon xanthomas as a key feature. However, detection of tendon xanthomas by physical examination is subjective and difficult to use for follow-up purposes.