Rapid mimetic micro-contact nano-fluorosensor based on molecularly imprinted polymers for the detection of amygdalin in biological matrices.

In this study, a mimetic fluorescence nanosensor based on a molecularly imprinted polymer was designed for the detection of amygdalin (AMG). Its characteristics and functional performance were investigated and recorded using ATR-FTIR, AFM and porosity tests. This designed sensor is considered superior to other reported techniques due to its low material consumption during both manufacturing and operation as well as its low cost and desirable performance characteristics, such as short response time, high stability and an appropriate detection limit.

Speciation of inorganic arsenic by μ-thin-layer chromatography coupled with laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry based on an ion imprinted polymer.

An efficient strategy utilizing μ-thin layer chromatography coupled with laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (μ-TLC-LA-ICP-MS) based on an IIP (ion imprinted polymer) was developed for the speciation of inorganic arsenic [As(III) and As(V)]. The characterization of the fabricated IIP was performed applying Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). To prepare the thin layer chromatography plate, CaSO (as a binder) was incorporated with the IIP.

Characterization of a traditional ripened cheese, Kurdish Kope: Lipolysis, lactate metabolism, the release profile of volatile compounds, and correlations with sensory characteristics.

Kope cheese has been characterized based on gross chemical composition, free fatty acids (FFAs), organic acids (OAs), volatile compounds (VCs), and sensory attributes (SAs) during 187 days of the ripening period. C16:0, C18:1cisΔ9, and C14:0 were the most abundant FFAs. Lactic and acetic acids were the most prevalent OAs affecting sensory properties.

Photodegradation of organic water pollutants under visible light using anatase F, N co-doped TiO/SiO nanocomposite: Semi-pilot plant experiment and density functional theory calculations.

Visible-light driven photocatalysts are of great importance in wastewater treatment. In this work, fluorine and nitrogen co-doped titanium dioxide/silica nanocomposite (F-N-TiO/SiO) was synthetized using a sol-gel approach. The as-developed nanocomposite was well characterized using different techniques.

Purified compounds from marine organism sea pen induce apoptosis in human breast cancer cell MDA-MB-231 and cervical cancer cell Hela.

Marine organisms are an important source of chemical compounds which are appropriate for use as therapeutic agents. Among them, Sea pens produce valuable chemical compounds being used as anti-cancer drugs. The aim of this study was to investigate anti-cancer property of extracted and purified compounds from marine organism Sea pen and evaluate their effects on inducing of apoptosis.

A simple and effective synthesis of magnetic γ-FeO@SiO@TiO-Ag microspheres as a recyclable photocatalyst: dye degradation and antibacterial potential.

Purpose And Methods: In this study, an effective technique for synthesizing γ-FeO@SiO@TiO-Ag magnetically separable photocatalyst was introduced by combining co-precipitation, sol-gel, and photo-deposition methods. A series of analyses including FTIR, SEM, EDS, XRD, and VSM were applied to characterize the prepared materials and the investigations on photocatalytic activity of the prepared composites were accomplished.

Results: Compared to bare γ-FeO@SiO@TiO, the Ag-doped composite was more active in terms of photocatalytic characteristics.

Synthesis of N-doped TiO/SiO/FeO magnetic nanocomposites as a novel purple LED illumination-driven photocatalyst for photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic degradation of naproxen: optimization and different scavenger agents study.

N-doped TiO/SiO/FeO as a new magnetic photocatalyst that is active in visible light has been prepared by simple sol-gel method. The prepared samples were characterized by XRD, FESEM, EDX, TEM, BET, BJH, VSM, XPS, FT-IR, and DRS-UV/Vis analysis. The photocatalytic effect of synthesized samples on naproxen degradation was studied.

Salt-assisted liquid-liquid extraction in microchannel.

In this study, for the first time, salt-assisted liquid-liquid extraction was performed in a microchannel system. The proposed design is based on the increase of contact surface area between target analytes and extracting phase during the sample and extracting phase transfer in microchannel. In this method, first sample solution, extracting solvent, and salt were mixed by stirrer and simultaneously delivered into a microchannel using a syringe pump.

Inducing Apoptosis of Cancer Cells Using Sea Pen Extract Which is Comparable to Cembrane Diterpene Sarcophine.

Marine Soft corals have frequently been studied in recent years because of their specific chemical compounds in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The aim of this study was to investigate anti-cancer property of extracted compound from and their effect on inducing of apoptosis. The extraction process was carried out with ethyl acetate for 5 days and the extract was separated by silica-gel column chromatography.

Effect of ultrafiltered milk permeate and non-dairy creamer powder concentration on low phenylalanine yoghurt's physicochemical properties during storage.

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disorder that has no cure and all patients with this disorder must adhere to a special diet to prevent the onset of symptoms and mental retardation in children. In this study, analog yoghurt with good and acceptable nutrition benefit for PKU patients was produced. Accordingly, ultrafiltered milk permeate was added at two different concentrations of 4 and 5 w/w % and non-dairy creamer at two different concentrations of 1.

Zinc and copper concentrations in human milk and infant formulas.

Objective: Available accurate data on the concentrations of copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) in human milk throughout lactation and infant formulas is important both for formulating nutritional requirements for substances and to provide a base line for the understanding the physiology of their secretion. The objective of this study was to analyze the concentrations of zinc and copper in infant formulas and human milk during prolonged lactation. Levels of these metals were examined in relation to selected parameters such as age, weight, height, education and occupation of mothers.

Methylmercury determination in biological samples using electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry after acid leaching extraction.

An efficient and sensitive method for the determination of methylmercury in biological samples was developed based on acid leaching extraction of methylmercury into toluene. Methylmercury in the organic phase was determined by electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry (ETAAS). The methylmercury signal was enhanced and the reproducibility increased by formation of certain complexes and addition of Pd-DDC modifier.