2016 September

Prevention of Malaria in Travelers: Bite Avoidanceand Chemoprophylactic Measures

Prevention of Malaria in Travelers: Bite Avoidanceand Chemoprophylactic Measures

Malaria remains a leading global health challenge, with an estimated 219 million clinical malaria cases and 1.24 million deaths attributed to Plasmodium falciparum infection reported annually. Malaria remains endemic in 104 countries, primarily […]

Anaplerotic molecules: Current and future

Anaplerotic molecules: Current and future

The concept of anaplerosis The oxidation of acetyl groups in the citric acid cycle (CAC) involves eight reactions, which (i) convert the two carbons of acetyl to CO2, and (ii) regenerate the […]

Modulating Effect of the Cardiotonic Steroid Marinobufagenin on Slow Sodium Channels

Modulating Effect of the Cardiotonic Steroid Marinobufagenin on Slow Sodium Channels

The objective of this study was to determine the potential role of the cardiotonic steroid marinobufagenin in the mechanisms of nociceptive signal modulation. It is known that the first phase of the […]

Identification of a cDNA fragment encoding a putative Selenocysteine methyltransferase

Identification of a cDNA fragment encoding a putative Selenocysteine methyltransferase

Se is incorporated into antioxidant selenoproteins, making it an essential micronutrient for animals, microorganisms and some other eukaryotes. In addition to the basic nutritional requirements for Se, it has become increasingly evident that […]

Deoxynivalenol Contents in Foodstuffs of Organical and Conventional Production

Deoxynivalenol Contents in Foodstuffs of Organical and Conventional Production

Organic foodstuffs are defined to be produced under controlled cultivation conditions according to the provisions of the regulation on organic farming of the European community. Grain based foodstuffs of organical […]

Ursodeoxycholic acid exacerbates peginterferon-induced interstitial pneumonia in a patient with hepatitis C

Ursodeoxycholic acid exacerbates peginterferon-induced interstitial pneumonia in a patient with hepatitis C

Eradication of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is extremely important to either cure hepatitis or prevent the progression of hepatic fibrosis and the development of hepatocellular carcinoma. Antiviral therapy using peginterferon and […]

Production of Canolol from Canola Meal Phenolics via Hydrolysis and Microwave-Induced Decarboxylation

Production of Canolol from Canola Meal Phenolics via Hydrolysis and Microwave-Induced Decarboxylation

Free radicals induce oxidative damage in vivo causing aging and various diseases. They are also the major cause for deterioration, quality loss, and shelf life reduction in oils/fats and fat-containing systems. There are […]

Renal Cell Cancer

Renal Cell Cancer

Renal cell cancer (RCC) is responsible for 3.7 % of all cancers diagnosed yearly and is ranked as the third most common urological cancer in the US population. The average age at diagnosis […]