Synthesis of Magnetic Luminescent Nanoparticle FeO@LaF:Eu,Ag@APTES@β-CD, a Potential Carrier of Antimicrobial Drug Ciprofloxacin.

FeO@LaF:Eu,Ag hybrid magnetic luminescent nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized using a simple co-precipitation method and then functionalized with β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) using (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APTES). The chemical composition, crystalline nature, particle size, and surface morphology of the FeO@LaF:Eu,Ag@APTES@β-CD NPs were investigated, using powder X-ray diffraction, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. The uptake and release profiling of the LaF:Eu,Ag@FeO@β-CD NPs for the hydrophilic drug ciprofloxacin, showed 40 and 85% efficiency, respectively.

Modified Carbapenem Inactivation Method and Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA)-Carbapenem Inactivation Method for Detection of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacterales and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Introduction: The rising incidence of carbapenem resistance in Enterobacterales and is a concern. Since carbapenemase production is the primary resistance mechanism, detecting and identifying the genes responsible for it is crucial to effectively monitor its spread.

Objective: This study aims to detect positivity for the modified carbapenem inactivation method (mCIM) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)-carbapenem inactivation method (eCIM) for the detection of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales and .

Improved Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Performance of 2D TiCT MXene Embedded in PVDF Film Enabled by Photoinduction and Electric Field Modulation.

In this study, we introduce a synergistic approach to enhance the surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) signal in two-dimensional (2D) MXene through photo-irradiation and electric field modulation. Our methodology involves the integration of 2D TiCT MXene with piezoelectric polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) polymer, resulting in the creation of a free-standing, flexible composite film. On this composite film, a thin layer of Au was deposited.

Hemolysis in reverse grouping: Evaluation and implication of high titer isoagglutinin of two blood donors.

Hemolysis is a positive agglutination reaction and is primarily associated with high anti-A or anti-B antibody titers. This high titer may result in no agglutination due to the "prozone" phenomenon. Platelet concentrate of high titer has an adverse effect on the recipient of the non-identical ABO blood group.

A Vexing Problem of Air Trapping in the Trima Accel During Plateletpheresis Procedure: Reflecting Our Experience in Troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting for any fault of apheresis equipment or kit is hardly addressed. Here, we report a unique problem of air trapping in a kit at two different positions leading to failure of the plateletpheresis procedure. Two plateletpheresis procedures were aborted due to "Access pressure low", though the needle position was absolutely perfect.

Expression of Claudin-4 and D2-40 and their significance in prostatic adenocarcinoma.

Background: Claudins are a clan of proteins that are the most important component of tight junctions. The claudin-4 expression has been linked to tumour cell invasion and progression in a variety of primary malignancies. Evaluation of lymphovascular density (LVD) correlates with tumour aggressiveness and may correlate with prognosis.

Schottky junction devices by using bio-molecule DNA template-based one dimensional CdS-nanostructures.

Creating a well-defined nanostructure through de-oxyribo nucleic acid (DNA)-nanotechnology, and specifically the development of metal/inorganic semiconductor junctions on DNA-assembled nanostructures, is an emerging research area. Herein, we investigate the electrical properties of biomolecule DNA-template based one-dimensional nanowires (NWs)-CdS/Au and without-template based nanoparticles (NPs)-CdS/Au devices grown on the Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) glass substrates. More importantly, the NWs-CdS/Au device displays a dramatic augmentation of current flow and also a striking change in threshold voltage (~55 mV) in comparison to NPs (~190 mV) and reported bulk-CdS/Au (~680 mV) devices.