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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Juliana A. Prandini, Kelly A. D. F. Castro, Juliana C. Biazzotto, Guilherme T. P. Brancini, Joao P. C. Tome, Leandro M. O. Lourenco, Gilberto U. L. Braga, Roberto S. da Silva
Summary: This study investigated the sensitivity of three fungal pathogens to antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) and found that chemical modification is an important step in improving the efficiency of photosensitizers for aPDT.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Polymer Science
Louise Breloy, Ozgur Yavuz, Ismail Yilmaz, Yusuf Yagci, Davy-Louis Versace
Summary: Phthalocyanines (Pcs) are interesting molecules with unique properties that have a wide range of applications, including photodynamic therapy, chemical sensors, and solar cells. Current research focuses on exploring their role in photopolymerization and materials science.
Review
Microbiology
Zhanchao Huang, Jianhua Fang, Min Zhou, Zhenghua Gong, Tianxin Xiang
Summary: Pathogenic microorganisms have significant impacts on human lives, necessitating the urgency for rapid and sensitive diagnostic tools. CRISPR-Cas13, with programmable RNA, offers a sensitive and specific detection method. When combined with nucleic acid extraction, isothermal amplification, and product detection, it provides a novel tool for rapid detection of pathogenic microorganisms.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Jitendra Kumar, Ayyagari Ramlal, Dharmendra Mallick, Vachaspati Mishra
Summary: Biopesticides are natural compounds used to control agricultural pests, including microorganisms and plant-based compounds. Compared to chemical pesticides, biopesticides have several advantages and are expected to gain a larger market share in the future.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Meixuan Li, Lei Wang, Wuzhen Qi, Yuanjie Liu, Jianhan Lin
Summary: This review summarizes recent advances in bioaerosol collection and detection methods, while also discussing the important challenges and outlook for bioaerosol biosensing.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zelin Li, Wen Lu, Shaochuan Jia, Huanxiang Yuan
Summary: Three cationic conjugated polymers effectively exhibit photodynamic antimicrobial effects under white light irradiation by generating reactive oxygen species to kill pathogenic microorganisms. They have the potential for low-concentration sterilization and rapid detection of pathogenic microorganisms.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
Dmitry A. Bunin, Alexander G. Martynov, Evgeniya A. Safonova, Aslan Yu. Tsivadze, Yulia G. Gorbunova
Summary: A new synthetic pathway has been developed for water-soluble phthalocyanines with cationic groups. These compounds exhibit strong absorption in the phototherapeutical spectral range and high quantum yields of singlet oxygen generation. Some complexes exist in monomeric forms in water.
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Oncology
Carolina Gonzalez Urquhart, Ticiane da Rosa Pinheiro, Jean Lucas Gutknecht da Silva, Daniela Bitencourt Rosa Leal, Thiago Augusto Lima Burgo, Bernardo Almeida Iglesias, Roberto Christ Vianna Santos
Summary: This manuscript investigates the cytotoxicity, antimicrobial activity, antibiofilm preliminary properties, and associated therapy of water-soluble tetra-cationic porphyrins against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The study finds that porphyrin 4H2TMePor exhibits better antimicrobial activity and can inhibit bacterial growth through irradiation. The photosensitizer shows no toxicity to human keratinocytes or mouse fibroblasts. With its excellent antimicrobial and preliminary antibiofilm activity, water-soluble tetra-cationic porphyrins have the potential to be used as a clinical photosensitizer.
PHOTODIAGNOSIS AND PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Charlene S. Anjos, Rafaely N. Lima, Andre L. M. Porto
Summary: Neonicotinoids are a widely used class of pesticides in agricultural crops, but they can have negative impacts on insect health, pollination, and aquatic biodiversity. Government monitoring and bioremediation processes are important in reducing or eliminating neonicotinoid contamination in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Katarzyna Krysiak, Damian Konkol, Mariusz Korczynski
Summary: Probiotics are feed additives that have become popular in poultry production as antibiotic growth promoters have been banned. They have many advantages, such as stimulating the host microflora and immunomodulation. Probiotics have been proven to be helpful in fighting bacterial diseases and zoonoses, as well as improving poultry product quality.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Deny Arifianto, Suryani Dyah Astuti, Perwira Annissa Dyah Permatasari, Ilmi Arifah, Ahmad Khalil Yaqubi, Riries Rulaningtyas, Ardiansyah Syahrom
Summary: This study evaluates the efficiency of infrared LEDs with a magnetic solenoid field in reducing the quantity of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli bacteria, and determines the best exposure period and energy dose for inactivating these bacteria. The combination of infrared LED light and a solenoid magnetic field can potentially harm the target bacteria. The results show that the highest percentage of fatalities for Staphylococcus aureus and inactivation for Escherichia coli occurred in the combination treatment of infrared LEDs and a magnetic field solenoid.
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Hasan Emre Yilmaz, Efkan Bagda, Esra Bagda, Mahmut Durmus
Summary: The study investigated the interaction of TGaPc and OGaPc with different DNA forms, revealing that TGaPc had a higher binding affinity for AS1411 and caused destabilization of Tel21 structure. These compounds have the potential for cancer treatment by interacting with different DNA types at different strengths and mechanisms.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
YunJin Kim, Jinseok Park, Junsik Bang, Jungkyu Kim, Jong-Hwa Kim, Sung-Wook Hwang, Hwanmyeong Yeo, In-Gyu Choi, Hyo Won Kwak
Summary: The study explored the potential of lignin as an adsorption material for water restoration and dye removal. By crosslinking lignin fibers and utilizing a natural crosslinking agent, the lignin/PVA fibers exhibited excellent dye removal capacities. The desorption process was most efficient under low pH conditions, and the fibers maintained a 95% adsorption efficiency after five regeneration cycles.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
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Optics
G. A. Meerovich, E. Akhlyustina, D. S. Denisov, E. G. Kholina, E. A. Makarova, E. A. Lukyanets, V. B. Loschenov, M. G. Strakhovskaya
Summary: The study demonstrated that photosensitizers based on polycationic phthalocyanines and synthetic bacteriochlorins are more effective in the antibacterial photodynamic inactivation of Escherichia coli compared to monocationic methylene blue and electro-neutral bacteriochlorin derivative. The efficiency of APDI is correlated with the charge of PS molecules and their electrostatic binding to bacterial cells as confirmed by the intensity of bioluminescence of model E. coli K12 TG1 bacteria.
LASER PHYSICS LETTERS
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Jiahao Zhang, Jiemiao Lu, Yichun Zhu, Qinger Huang, Luping Qin, Bo Zhu
Summary: This study identified differences in the microbial community of the rhizosphere soil of Crocus sativus with different corm rot disease resistance, and revealed the role of four rhizospheric microorganisms in providing the host plant with resistance against corm rot. The biocontrol microorganisms obtained could be potentially utilized for application research and field management.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
