Publications by authors named "Pille-Riin Laanet"

Lyme disease, caused by infection, is the most widespread vector-borne illness in the Northern Hemisphere. Unfortunately, using targeted antibiotic therapy is often an ineffective cure. The antibiotic resistance and recurring symptoms of Lyme disease are associated with the formation of biofilm-like aggregates of .

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The aim of the present study was to examine three different species from the native population of Estonia, , , and , to characterise their non-volatile and volatile phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity. The main groups of bioactive compounds in the plants were quantified by colorimetric tests, showing high concentrations of polyphenols (up to 27.2 ± 1.

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Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) are the largest group of illicit compounds currently monitored in Europe. Reliable analytical methods for the differentiation and quantification of SCs and phytocannabinoids (PCs) from plant-based products are needed to reduce possible public health risks. The objective of this research was to develop a new method for the detection of four SCs (JWH-018, JWH-073, JWH-200, JWH-250) and two PCs (THC, CBD) from plant materials by using micellar electrokinetic chromatography with UV-absorbance detection.

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Lyme disease (LD) is a tick-borne bacterial disease that is caused by . Although acute LD is treated with antibiotics, it can develop into relapsing chronic form caused by latent forms of . This leads to the search for phytochemicals against resistant LD.

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