Biofunctionalized Plants as Diverse Biomaterials for Human Cell Culture.

The commercial success of tissue engineering products requires efficacy, cost effectiveness, and the possibility of scaleup. Advances in tissue engineering require increased sophistication in the design of biomaterials, often challenging the current manufacturing techniques. Interestingly, several of the properties that are desirable for biomaterial design are embodied in the structure and function of plants.

Effects of ginseng on secretory IgA, performance, and recovery from interval exercise.

Purpose: This study examined the efficacy of ginseng to modulate secretory immunoglobulin A (SIgA), exercise performance, and recovery from repeated bouts of strenuous physical exertion.

Methods: Using a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized design, 38 active healthy adults supplemented their diets with a standardized ginseng concentrate (400 mg.d-1 of G115; equivalent to 2 g of Panax ginseng C.

Clinical and patient estimation of fetal weight vs. ultrasound estimation.

Objective: To compare clinical and patient estimation of fetal weight to ultrasound estimation.

Study Design: Prospective study of clinical, patient and ultrasound estimation of fetal weight at term.

Results: A total of 200 pregnant women participated.