Unsymmetric triazine-based triglucoside detergents for membrane protein stability.

Membrane proteins play a crucial role in a variety of biological processes and are key targets for pharmaceutical development. Structural studies of membrane proteins provide molecular insights into the mechanisms of these processes and are essential for effective drug discovery. Historically, these studies have relied on solubilization of the target protein using detergents, but conventional detergents often fail to maintain the stability of challenging membrane proteins.

Microbial activity, community composition and degraders in the glyphosate-spiked soil are driven by glycine formation.

Widely-used glyphosate may produce aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), glycine and sarcosine. To date, little is known about effects of these degradation products on soil microorganisms and their potential degraders. Here, we incubated a soil spiked either with 2-C-glyphosate, C-AMPA, C-sarcosine or C-glycine for 75 days.

A protocol to establish low-cost floating treatment wetlands for large-scale wastewater reclamation.

Floating treatment wetlands (FTWs) consist of buoyant rafts that support the growth of macrophytes on waterbodies. The long-term performance of these rafts depends on their buoyancy and resistance to weathering. Here, we present a protocol for establishing low-cost FTWs for large-scale wastewater reclamation by integrating traditional ecological knowledge with modern engineering principles.

Role of Radiology in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer in Women: A Comprehensive Review.

Breast cancer remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women worldwide. Early detection and precise diagnosis are critical for effective treatment and improved patient outcomes. This review explores the evolving role of radiology in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, highlighting advancements in imaging technologies and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI).

Performance evaluation and microbial community succession analysis of co-composting treatment of refinery waste activated sludge.

Refinery waste activated sludge (RWAS) is riched in organic matter with energy recovery value, while unique petroleum components in RWAS may pose challenges to the recycling process. Aerobic composting technology is an effective means of organic solid waste resource treatment, which can convert organic solid waste into fertilizer for agriculture. This study explores the effect of petroleum components on the performance of RWAS composting by co-composting it with chicken manure.

A ratiometric fluorescent electrospun film with high amine sensitivity and stability for visual monitoring of livestock meat freshness.

Ratiometric fluorescent films with high amine sensitivity and stability were developed to monitor the freshness of beef and pork. Fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) and red carbon quantum dots (R-CQD) were used as the amine-responsive indicator and internal reference, respectively. The electrospun films prepared by immobilizing FITC and R-CQD complex (F-R) into polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) under 35 %, 55 % and 75 % of relative humidity (RH) were named F-R@PVDF-1, F-R@PVDF-2 and F-R@PVDF-3, respectively.

Benchtop-Stable Carbyl Iminopyridyl Ni Complexes for Olefin Polymerization.

Design of catalysts for Ni-catalyzed olefin polymerization predominantly focuses on ligand design rather than the activation process when attempting to achieve a broader scope of polyolefin micro- and macrostructures. Air-stable alkyl-or aryl-functionalized Ni precatalysts were designed which eliminate the need of in situ alkylating processes and are activated solely by halide abstraction to generate the cationic complex for olefin polymerization. These complexes represent an emerging class of olefin polymerization catalysts, enabling the study of various cocatalysts forming either inner- or outer-sphere ion pairs.

Microtia and Social Media: How Can We Help Our Patients?

In today's digital era, the intersection of social media and healthcare has emerged as a valuable tool for medical communication and education. However, the use of social media among microtia families has not been thoroughly explored in literature. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the presence of microtia surgeons on social media, the attitudes of microtia families towards physician social media use, and the motivations behind social media usage among microtia families.

Survival strategies and assembly mechanisms of microbial communities in petroleum-contaminated soils.

This study analyzed petroleum-contaminated soils from south and north locations in China to explore the structure, diversity, functional genes and assembly processes of microbial communities' . Compared with soils from south locations, soils from northern regions exhibited elevated pH, total nitrogen (TN), and total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) levels. Among these, TN and TPH were the most influential on the microbial community.

Characterization and identification of the key volatile and non-volatile substances of Vangueria madagascariensis J.F. Gmel fruits (Kirkir) and exploration of their binding interactions with olfactory and taste receptors using computational chemistry methodology.

Profiling of metabolites that contribute to the taste and odor of fruit products is important to produce the desired products. In this study, volatile and non-volatile compounds were analyzed using SPME/GC-MS and UHPLC-Q-Exactive-orbitrap-MS/MS, respectively. A total of 59 volatiles (including alcohols, aldehydes, acids, terpenes, ketones, phenols, and hydrocarbons et al.

Development of an active biogenic silver nanoparticles composite film based on berry wax and chitosan for rabbit meat preservation.

This study aimed to develop an eco-friendly active biogenic nanocomposite film through the complexation of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), berry wax (BYW), and chitosan (CT) for maintiaing rabbit functional meat freshness. AgNPs were synthesized using Chinese medicinal paeoniaceae petal extract, and they were loaded at various concentrations (0.5 %, 0.

Molecular and microbial insights towards anaerobic biodegradation of anionic polyacrylamide in oil sands tailings.

Anionic polyacrylamide (A-PAM) is widely used as a flocculant in the management of oil sands tailings. Nevertheless, apprehensions arise regarding its potential biodegradation and environmental consequences within the context of oil sands tailings. Consequently, it is imperative to delve into the anaerobic biodegradation of A-PAM in oil sands tailings to gain a comprehensive understanding of its influence on tailings water quality.

Assessment of heavy metals level in chicken with indeterminate analysis in localities of Lahore, Pakistan.

The poultry industry is a significant source of animal protein, vitamins, and minerals, particularly through the consumption of chicken meat. In order to conduct the study, 100 samples of liver, chicken feed, and drinking water were collected in nearby areas of Lahore. The investigation aims to detect the presence of specific heavy metals in the collected samples.

Exploring nature's filters: Peat-mineral mix for low and high-strength oilfield produced water reclamation.

Nature-based solutions are encouraged for treating oilfield produced water from oil and gas extraction, a crucial undertaking that aligns with the Canadian oil sands industry's ambitious goal of zero waste, and the globally recognized Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) pertaining to water conservation and ecosystem preservation. This study explored the use of peat-mineral mix (PMM), a leftover of inevitable oil sands mining, for treating low and high-strength wastewaters during biofiltration, which contained large molecular weight (44.3 kDa), which include alcohols, aliphatics, aromatics, and ketones, and can impart high toxicity to both fauna and flora (MicroTox: 99 %).

A nature-based closed-loop wastewater treatment system at vehicle-washing facilities: From linear to circular economy.

Pakistan, among the top five most water-stressed nations globally, grapples with water scarcity owing to inadequate treatment infrastructure and groundwater overextraction. We demonstrate a successful nature-based closed-loop system to treat wastewater from urban vehicle-washing facilities, previously reliant on groundwater. An eco-friendly integrated system containing floating treatment wetlands (FTWs), subsurface flow constructed wetlands (SSF-CWs), and sand filtration (SF) was designed and installed at three vehicle-washing facilities for wastewater treatment and reuse in a loop.

The potential effects of N-Acyl homoserine lactones on aerobic sludge granulation during phenolic wastewater treatment.

The formation of aerobic granular sludge (AGS) is relatively difficult during the treatment of refractory wastewater, which generally shows small granular sizes and poor stability. The formation of AGS is regulated by N-Acyl homoserine lactones (AHLs)-mediated quorum sensing (QS). However, the potential role of AHLs in AGS formation under the toxic stress of refractory pollutants and the heterogeneity in the distribution and function of AHLs across different aggregates are not well understood.

Integration of capacitive deionization and forward osmosis for high water recovery and ultrapure water production: concept, modelling and performance analysis.

Forward Osmosis (FO), a membrane desalination technology and Capacitive Deionization (CDI), an electrically operated desalination technology, are numerically integrated utilizing four different configurations for the high-water recovery rate and ultrapure water production from brackish water resource. To minimize the wastewater rejection, the CDI desorption stream is continuously fed to the FO unit, efficiently recovering the remaining freshwater. To produce ultrapure water, freshwater stream obtained from FO is provided to the CDI cell, which adsorbs the remaining dissolved solute particles.

Organic seed priming with curtailed seed rate compensated wheat grains productivity by upgrading anti-oxidant status against terminal drought at flowering and milking.

Terminal irrigation drought stress is one of the most drastic abiotic stress to diminish the wheat crop development and grains yield in arid regions of the world. The use of moringa leaf extract (MLE30) via seed priming technique is investigated as an organic and sustainable approach for the mitigation of drought stress along with curtailed seed rate in wheat crop. The study investigated the interaction of organic seed priming: control (dry seeds), hydro-priming, MLE30-priming, seed rate: recommended @ 125 kg ha, curtailed @ 25 kg ha, and terminal irrigation drought (TID): normal irrigation, mild-TID, severe-TID in wheat crop at agronomic research station, Bahawalpur, Pakistan during the wheat winter season of 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.

Dual function of magnetic nanocomposites-based SERS lateral flow strip for simultaneous detection of aflatoxin B1 and zearalenone.

Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and zearalenone (ZEN) are two mycotoxins that often co-occur in corn. A surface-enhanced Raman scattering-based lateral flow immunoassay (SERS-LFIA) that can simultaneously detect AFB1 and ZEN in corn samples was developed employing the core-interlayer-satellite magnetic nanocomposites (FeO@PEI/Au@Ag) as dual-functional SERS tags. Under the optimal conditions, the detection ranges of AFB1 and ZEN in corn samples were 0.

Impact of climate change on potential distribution of Dickeya zeae causal agent of stalk rot of maize in Sialkot district Pakistan.

Maize (Zea mays) is an influential crop in its production across the world. However, the invasion of many phytopathogens greatly affects the maize crop yield at various hotspot areas. Of many diseases, bacterial stalk rot of maize caused by Dickeya zeae results in severe yield reduction, thus the need for efficient management is important.

Berry wax improves the physico-mechanical, thermal, water barrier properties and biodegradable potential of chitosan food packaging film.

Chitosan (CT) is extensively applied in developing food packaging films due to its non-toxic, biodegradable, and good film-forming properties. But CT-based single polymer film has issues with poor physico-mechanical, thermal, and light barrier properties. Therefore, this study aimed to incorporate natural berry wax (BYW) at various concentrations (5 %, 10 %, 15 %, 20 %, and 25 %, wt%) into CT to improve the quality characteristics of CT film.