Beeswax-poly(vinyl alcohol) composite films for bread packaging.

The study aimed to improve the barrier characteristics of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) film by adding beeswax (BW) and glycerin and by heat treatment in order to become a potential suitable material for bread packaging. XRD, FTIR and XPS showed new cross-links between PVA and beeswax demonstrating the composite nature of the film. TGA-DTA showed that glycerin reduced the dehydration and that the beeswax improved theirs thermal stability.

A Comprehensive Review of TRPS1 as a Diagnostic Immunohistochemical Marker for Primary Breast Carcinoma: Latest Insights and Diagnostic Pitfalls.

Background/objectives: Immunohistochemical expression of TRPS1 (trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type 1) protein is usually used by pathologists to confirm breast origin for triple-negative breast cancers (TNBC) or metastatic carcinomas of unknown primary. However, recent studies have reported TRPS1 expression in a variety of non-breast lesions. This review aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of TRPS1 expression across various tumor types, highlighting both its diagnostic utility and potential pitfalls that may arise in clinical practice.

Understanding microRNAs in the context of bacterial versus viral infections.

Introduction: MicroRNAs (miRNAs), small non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression, have emerged as biomarkers for differentiating infection types due to their distinct expression profiles in response to pathogens. This study explores miRNA profiling using microarray technology to identify miRNA signatures that differentiate viral from bacterial infections in plasma samples.

Methods: Plasma samples were collected from patients diagnosed with either bacterial (e.

Is There a Correlation Between Platelet Count, Mesenteric Lymph Node Involvement, and Hematogenous Metastases in Advanced Stage Ovarian Cancer?

Background/aim: Ovarian cancer remains a major cause of death in women worldwide, mainly due to late diagnosis and the lack of a reliable screening test for early detection of the disease. In this context, attention has been focused on the identification of other prognostic factors that might allow a better identification of cases with worse long-term outcome.

Patients And Methods: Data of patients who underwent cytoreductive surgery between 2014-2019 were retrospectively reviewed and 57 patients were considered eligible for this study.

Next-generation sequencing as a valuable tool for mutational spectrum in advanced-stage NSCLC patients.

Background And Aim: Lung cancer remains one of the most threatening malignancies, ranking as the second most diagnosed cancer, and it continues to be the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Challenges persist with late diagnosis and the high mutational burden characteristic of lung cancer.

Methods: Our study focuses on identifying the mutational spectrum of a cohort of advanced-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients using a minimally invasive method through blood collection.