Publications by authors named "M Laurel"
Raspberry ketone has generated interest in recent years both as a flavor agent and as a health promoting supplement. Raspberry ketone can be synthesized chemically, but the value of a natural nonsynthetic product is among the most valuable flavor compounds on the market. Coumaroyl-coenzyme A (CoA) is the direct precursor for raspberry ketone but also an essential precursor for flavonoid and lignin biosynthesis in plants and therefore highly regulated.
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- Industrial chicory is known for its high dietary fiber and contains beneficial compounds like inulin and secondary metabolites with bioactive properties.
- The study focused on hairy root cultures from industrial chicory cultivars to evaluate their potential for producing antimicrobial ingredients.
- Findings revealed that extracts from hairy roots exhibited significant antimicrobial activity against harmful human microbes, including those resistant to methicillin, unlike the regular chicory taproots.
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- - The study explored a relationship-based intervention aimed at enhancing development in children who were prenatally exposed to alcohol, involving caregiver/child dyads in South Africa and using the AUDIT to assess risk levels.
- - Significant improvements in the home environment were observed after the intervention, with marked enhancements in the HOME scores, especially in the area of responsivity.
- - Although children from the heavily alcohol-exposed group initially scored lower on developmental assessments, those with the lowest performance showed noticeable improvements over time, highlighting the intervention's effectiveness.
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- The demand for plastic materials has surged due to population growth and advanced production techniques, leading to low-cost, reliable products but creating challenges in sustainability.
- Developing new sustainable plastics is costly and time-consuming due to regulatory hurdles and the need for consumer trust.
- This review focuses on recent methods to synthesize traditional monomers using sustainable sources, paving the way for conventional plastics that are free from petrochemicals.
The diagnosis of renal infarction is often convoluted due to its non-specific presentation. It can mimic disease processes as disparate as pyelonephritis, diverticulitis, or nephrolithiasis. This case is further complicated by the presence of a pelvic kidney with triplicate arterial input.
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