Dual sensitivity enhancement in gold nanoparticle-based lateral flow immunoassay for visual detection of carcinoembryonic antigen.

In this work, we presented the development of cost-effective dual sensitivity enhancement in gold nanoparticle-based lateral flow test strip for detection of carcinoembryonic antigen. On the one hand, we employed protein G as a host matrix for oriented immobilization of antibodies within the nitrocellulose membrane. On the other hand, we utilized gold enhancement approach to visualize the final signals effectively.

The antibacterial effect of whey protein-alginate coating incorporated with the lactoperoxidase system on chicken thigh meat.

Nowadays, the environmental problems due to the use of synthetic films and packages have caused the production of natural edible coatings or films. The aim of this study was to produce an edible whey protein-alginate coating with different concentrations of lactoperoxidase system to control the microbial load and increase the shelf life of chicken thigh meat stored in refrigerated condition (4 ± 1°C). So, after the provision of the alginate-whey protein coating incorporated with the lactoperoxidase system (at concentrations of 2%, 4%, and 6% in alginate-whey protein solution), microbial experiments were conducted for the period of 8 days.

Sodium valproate compared to phenytoin in treatment of status epilepticus.

Background: Status epilepticus (SE) is a neurological emergency which can be life-threatening. Several medical regimens are used in order to control it. In this study, we intended to evaluate the clinical efficacy and tolerability of sodium valproate and intravenous phenytoin (IV PHT) in the control of SE.

Rare 48, XYYY syndrome: case report and review of the literature.

48, XYYY syndrome is a rare condition. A male with 32-year-old and three Y chromosomes is described. This syndrome is phenotypically similar to Klinefelter syndrome.