Publications by authors named "T D Ho"
Species of genus are known to be rich sources of bioactive compounds. However, there is a lack of studies comparing extraction methods for these bioactive components. This study aimed to compare the total phenolic contents, total antioxidant capacity, tyrosinase inhibitory effect, sargahydroquinoic acid (SHQA) and sargachromenol (SCM), two algal meroterpenoids, of extracts acquired by different extraction methods.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStreamlining Global Germplasm Exchange: Integrating Scientific Rigor and Common Sense to Exclude Phantom Agents from Regulation.
Plant Dis
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- A team of over 180 researchers from more than 40 countries is addressing the issues related to "phantom agents," which are proposed pathogenic agents that are listed without concrete evidence of their existence.
- These phantom agents, identified only through symptoms and lacking proper isolates or genetic data, create obstacles for trade and plant certification, making effective detection and risk assessment difficult.
- The researchers recommend removing these agents from regulatory lists and updating standards in line with modern diagnostic methods to facilitate germplasm exchange and support global agriculture.
Advanced Bioinspired Personal Thermoregulation Textiles for Outdoor Radiative Cooling.
ACS Appl Mater Interfaces
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- Researchers developed a radiative cooling textile (PAC@T) inspired by flamingo feathers, using polyacrylonitrile and alumina particles to enhance cooling and comfort.
- PAC@T achieves high solar reflectance (95%) and mid-infrared emissivity (91.8%), resulting in effective cooling that is 6.1°C cooler than traditional textiles.
- The textile is made from common materials and offers advantages like durability and energy-free operation, posing significant potential for future industrial applications in personal thermoregulation.
Background/aim: Scapular osteosarcoma is a rare malignancy, and the understanding of its optimal treatment strategies and long-term outcomes remains limited. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate our institutional experience.
Patients And Methods: We reviewed 14 patients (8 females, 5 males; mean age 44±17 years) treated for scapular osteosarcoma from 1985 to 2022.
Managing Hypoglycaemia in Patients With Insulinoma-A Tertiary Centre Experience and Review of the Literature.
Clin Endocrinol (Oxf)
December 2024
The management of hypoglycaemia is pivotal in the care of patients with insulinoma. Blood glucose monitoring and regulation needs careful attention pre- and peri-operatively for patients undergoing surgical resection and as part of the long-term management for patients with inoperable or metastatic disease. Hypoglycaemia symptoms are frequently pervasive and disabling, with many patients showing impaired hypoglycaemia awareness that can lead to life-threatening severe hypoglycaemia.
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