Carboxymethyl cellulose/shellac composite loaded with pomegranate extract and jojoba oil as anti-mycotic and anti-mycotoxigenic food packaging materials.

Food commodities, including mycotoxins naturally produced from toxigenic fungi (pre- or post-harvest), are particularly vulnerable to contamination. The study intended to use unique bioactive composites loaded with antimicrobial constituents for food packaging. Three composite types are based on carboxymethyl cellulose/shellac (CMC/SH) and loaded with pomegranate extract (POE) with or without jojoba oil (JOE) at various concentrations.

Unveiling nature's antidiabetic potential in Berberis orthobotrys seeds for alloxan-induced diabetic rats.

To illustrate the anti-diabetic properties of Berberis orthobotrys seeds was the aim of the current study. After a series of experiments, two doses of aqueous methanolic extract of the seeds were selected i.e.

The Effect of Novel Laser-Activated Bleaching Protocols on the Color Change of Non-Vital Anterior Teeth: An In Vitro Study.

Objective:  This study compares the color change of non-vital anterior teeth after laser-activated bleaching and conventional walking bleaching technique.

Materials And Methods:  Sixty extracted teeth were endodontically treated, stained in a black tea solution, and the baseline shade was measured using a spectrophotometer (Easyshade, VITA). Bleaching was done using either: internal bleaching with 35% HO (Opalescence Endo) and then tooth sealed for 5 days (Gr1), 35% HO (JW Next) for 7 minutes (Gr2), internal and external bleaching for 7 minutes (Gr3), diode laser-activated internal bleaching for 30 seconds (940 nm, continuous wave, 2 W, noncontact mode, 300 um, non-initiated tip), wait for 7 minutes, second laser application for 30 seconds, tooth sealed for 5 days (Gr4), diode laser-activated internal bleaching for 24 hours (Gr5), or diode laser-activated internal and external bleaching for 24 hours (Gr6) ( = 10).

Biochemical and yield response of spring wheat to drought stress through gibberellic and abscisic acids.

Drought stress significantly impacts wheat productivity, but plant growth regulators may help mitigate these effects. This study examined the influence of gibberellic acid (GA3) and abscisic acid (ABA) on wheat (Triticum aestivum L., CV: Giza 171) growth and yield under different water regimes.

Furan- and Furopyrimidine-Based Derivatives: Synthesis, VEGFR-2 Inhibition, and Cytotoxicity.

New derivatives -, , -, -, , , , -, -, and were synthesized and evaluated for their VEGFR-2 inhibition. Compounds , , and showed remarkable enzyme inhibition IC = 57.1, 42.

Revolutionizing Fingerprint Detection: Ce Doped SiO-ZrO:Sr Nanocomposites with Enhanced Luminescence and Selectivity.

Even though fingerprints remain one of the most reliable methods of identification, they are often lost during the recovery process. Accurate fingerprint recognition depends on the contrast between the ridges and substrate. On tough surfaces, such as glossy, colorful, and patterned materials, the contrast is harder to establish.

Antifungal effect of Algerian essential oil nanoemulsions to control and in Thomson Navel oranges ( L. Osbeck).

Fungal infection is a potential issue in citrus fruits, while essential oils from and could be better alternatives to synthetic fungicides in orange preservation. The nanoparticles produced during ultrasonication exhibited a monomodal distribution of particle sizes with a mean zeta potential and a polydispersity index mean value of 74.12 nm, -38.

Toward Efficient Hydrogen Generation Using Nickel-Molybdenum Catalyst and Its Environmental Sustainability.

In this study, a catalyst with Ni-Mo combination was synthesized using the electric heating/reductive tempering method. Nickel (II) nitrate hexahydrate and ammonium molybdate were combined in a ratio of 1.1 in this approach.

Band Gap Engineering of Binary and Cobalt-Doped PbS Thin Films Integrated by SILAR Method for Optoelectronic Potentials.

Thin films of PbS, both undoped and cobalt-doped (Co-PbS), were produced on glass substrates using the straightforward and controllable approach of sequential ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR). The reactive substances employed to deposit the PbS thin films were lead nitrate (Pb(NO)), cobalt nitrate (Co(NO₃)₂(H₂O)₆), sodium thiosulphate (NaSO) and HO for different dipping concentrations of lead and cobalt. The films were adherent to the substrate and were compact, and crack-free with a shiny silver color.

Kinetic and Isothermal Analysis of the Adsorptive Elimination of Direct Yellow 26 Dye Utilizing Activated Bioadsorbent From Textile Effluent.

Due to their widespread usage in recent years, synthetic dyes may be difficult to remove and pose a health concern. Bioadsorbents proved a low-cost and sustainable method for dye removal. In this study, straight yellow 26 is extracted from textile effluent using sugarcane bagasse.

Toxic Dye Degradation Employing Phoenix dactylifera Seed Extract for the Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles: Characterization and Application.

This research highlights the facile green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Phoenix dactylifera seed extracts and its photocatalytic application for the degradation of toxic dyes. The AgNPs synthesis was confirmed by the appearance of its representative absorption peak at 416 nm in UV-visible absorption spectroscopy. Moreover, the reduction of silver ions to Ag was justified through Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy.

Exposure to and awareness of oral and maxillofacial surgery for first degree dental undergraduates in the United Kingdom.

Evidence shows that the majority of OMFS trainees undertook dentistry as their first degree, however, an increasing number of undergraduates undertaking OMFS training have completed medicine first. It is vital that all undergraduates wanting to commit to another degree have adequate exposure to, and understanding of, the specialty. The aim of our study was to evaluate the perspectives of final-year dental students concerning their exposure to, and perceptions of, OMFS during their undergraduate teaching.

Single stage direct -to- implant breast reconstruction following mastectomy (The use of Ultrapro® Mesh).

Background: Immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) with direct to implant (DTI) is the preferred method of reconstruction by many surgeons and patients, however, acellular dermal matrix (ADM) and other synthetic meshes are expensive especially in low- and middle-income countries. AIM OF THE WORK: To evaluate the technique, indications, aesthetic outcomes, and short and long-term complications of DTI breast reconstruction performed with Ultrapro®, a low-cost alternative mesh to ADM and other synthetic meshes.

Methods: Our study is a prospective cohort study that was conducted on 133 patients who experienced IBR following nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) or skin sparing mastectomy (SSM) using silicone implants and Ultrapro® mesh between December 2020 and December 2023.

Assessment of the Quality, Bioactive Compounds, and Antimicrobial Activity of Egyptian, Ethiopian, and Syrian Black Cumin Oils.

Background: The oils obtained from the seeds of , also named black cumin, are rich in bioactive compounds that strengthen immunity and support human health. This study aimed to compare oils pressed from Egyptian (Eg-NSSO), Ethiopian (Et-NSSO), and Syrian (Sy-NSSO) seeds.

Methods: The analyzed oils were obtained from a local company.

Effect of Eradication on Serum Level of Valproic Acid in Children with Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy.

Background/objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of eradication on the serum level of the orally administered valproic acid (VPA) in children with idiopathic generalized epilepsy; Methods: This prospective cohort observational study included 100 children with idiopathic generalized epilepsy, recruited from a neurology clinic from May 2021 to December 2021. The patients were divided into two groups, each containing 50 children. The first group had a positive stool antigen and -related symptoms, while the second group had a negative antigen.

Citrate ions-modified NiFe layered double hydroxide for durable alkaline seawater oxidation.

Seawater electrolysis taking advantage of coastal/offshore areas is acknowledged as a potential way of large-scale producing H to substitute traditional technology. However, anodic catalysts with high overpotentials and limited lifespans (caused by chloride-induced competitive chemical reactions) hinder the system of seawater electrolysis for H production. Herein, we present a citrate anion (CA) modified NiFe layered double hydroxide nanosheet array on nickel foam (NiFe LDH@NiFe-CA/NF), which serves as an efficient and stable electrocatalyst towards long-term alkaline seawater oxidation.

essential oil: Phytochemical investigation, bactericidal activity, synergistic effect with colistin, molecular docking, and dynamics analysis against Gram-negative bacteria resistant to colistin.

Due to the increasing resistance prevalence to the last line of antibiotics, such as colistin, and the rising threat of multi-drug resistant bacteria, it is crucial to find alternative therapeutic options. The current study focuses on evaluating antibacterial activities alone and in combination with colistin of essential oil (TA-EO) against colistin-resistant , , and co-harboring -1 gene. GC/MS was used to determine the chemical composition of TA-EO.

Liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma in elderly patients: does age matter?

Background: Evaluation of the influence of the age of the patients upon the outcomes of liver resection (LR) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Methods: HCC patients who underwent LR between 2010 and 2020 were analyzed. They were divided into 3 groups depending on the patient's age.

Impact of Some Natural and Artificial Sweeteners Consumption on Different Hormonal Levels and Inflammatory Cytokines in Male Rats: In Vivo and In Silico Studies.

Substituting sugar with noncaloric sweeteners prevents overweight and diabetes development. They come in two types: artificial, like aspartame and sucralose, and natural, such as sorbitol. This research aimed to assess the effects of sucrose and these sweeteners on nutritional parameters, hematological parameters, hormones, and anti- and pro-inflammatory cytokines in male rats.

Effect of Microfluidization on the Volatiles and Antibacterial, Antifungal, and Cytotoxic Activities of Algerian L. Oil-Loaded Nanoemulsions: and Study.

This study aimed to increase the stability and solubility of the Algerian L. (ASHO) essential oil through nanoencapsulation. Nanoemulsions of ASHO (MF-ASHEO) were developed to evaluate their antioxidant and antimicrobial potential, stability, and cytotoxicity using microfluidization at 150 MPa for five cycles.

Optimizing wheat productivity through integrated management of irrigation, nutrition, and organic amendments.

Enhancing wheat productivity by implementing a comprehensive approach that combines irrigation, nutrition, and organic amendments shows potential for collectively enhancing crop performance. This study examined the individual and combined effects of using irrigation systems (IS), foliar potassium bicarbonate (PBR) application, and compost application methods (CM) on nine traits related to the growth, physiology, and yield of the Giza-171 wheat cultivar. Analysis of variance revealed significant (P ≤ 0.

Yttrium oxide nanoparticles ameliorates calcium hydroxide and calcium titanate nanoparticles induced genomic DNA and mitochondrial damage, ROS generation and inflammation.

Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)NPs), calcium titanate (CaTiONPs) and yttrium oxide (YONPs) nanoparticles are prevalent in many industries, including food and medicine, but their small size raises concerns about potential cellular damage and genotoxic effects. However, there are very limited studies available on their genotoxic effects. Hence, this was done to investigate the effects of multiple administration of Ca(OH)NPs, CaTiONPs or/and YONPs on genomic DNA stability, mitochondrial membrane potential integrity and inflammation induction in mouse brain tissues.