An efficient process for the preparation of a new ethyl 2-((3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4-oxo-3,4-dihydroquinazolin-2-yl)thio) acetate () was described. The prepared derivative was synthesized using the S-arylation method. Several analytical techniques, such as NMR, Raman and infrared spectroscopy, were used to characterize this compound.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSensitive and reliable approaches targeting the detection of are critical for effective early diagnosis and treatment of leishmaniasis. In this frame, this paper describes a rapid quantification assay to detect parasites based on the combination of the electrocatalytic ability of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) to act as a catalyst for the hydrogen formation reaction along with the specificity of the interaction between casein and the major surface protease of the parasite, GP63. First, pure and casein-modified AuNPs were prepared and characterized by scanning electron microscopy and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInfluenza is a viral infectious disease considered as a source of many health problems and enormous socioeconomic disruptions. Conventional methods are inadequate for in-field detection of the virus and generally suffer from being laborious and time-consuming. Thus, studies aiming to develop effective alternatives to conventional methods are urgently needed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTuberculosis is a worldwide disease considered as a major health problem with high morbidity and mortality rates. Poor detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the causative agent of tuberculosis remains a major obstacle to the global control of this disease. Here we report the development of a new test based on the detection of the major virulent factor of Mtb, namely the early secreted antigenic target 6-kDa protein or ESAT-6.
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