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Food Science & Technology
Pilar Colas-Meda, Iolanda Nicolau-Lapena, Inmaculada Vinas, Isma Neggazi, Isabel Alegre
Summary: The study evaluated the efficacy of UV-C light in reducing bacterial spores during orange juice production, showing that UV treatment on orange peel significantly reduced spore numbers, while more time was needed for the same reduction in orange juice.
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Environmental Sciences
K. R. Deepak, Sooraj Mohan, P. Dinesha, Rajasekhar Balasubramanian
Summary: For the first time, activated hydrochar was prepared from orange peel waste using KOH for potential environmental applications. The impact of hydrothermal carbonization temperature on the CO2 adsorption capacity of the activated hydrochar was investigated. The results showed that the activated hydrochar had high microporosity and various functional groups, making it suitable for effective adsorption. The highest CO2 uptake was observed for the hydrochar produced at a temperature of 220°C.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Luis C. Beas-Bernuy, Andy A. Cardenas-Riojas, Sandy L. Calderon-Zavaleta, Ulises Quiroz-Aguinaga, Adolfo La Rosa-Toro, Elvis O. Lopez, Yvan J. O. Asencios, Angelica M. Baena-Moncada, Golfer Muedas-Taipe
Summary: This study presents the development of a novel electrochemical sensor based on a carbon paste electrode composed of biomass-based orange peel activated carbon and multiwalled carbon nanotubes. The sensor showed high sensitivity, stability, and reproducibility in detecting cadmium ions, and demonstrated selective detection in the presence of various interferents. It has potential application in the determination of cadmium ions in river water samples.
Review
Cell Biology
Iason Psilopatis, Kleio Vrettou, Florian Nima Fleckenstein, Stamatios Theocharis
Summary: Preeclampsia is a common hypertensive disorder in pregnancy, and PPARs play a significant role in its pathophysiology. Studies have shown contradictory conclusions regarding PPAR expression in preeclamptic placentae, but PPAR gamma agonists have been identified as a novel and potent anti-preeclamptic treatment option.
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Dermatology
Jinwoo Hur, Eun Sil Kang, Jung Seok Hwang, Won Jin Lee, Jun Pil Won, Hyuk Gyoon Lee, Eunsu Kim, Han Geuk Seo
Summary: This study reveals that PPAR-delta plays a role in protecting HDFs against oxidative stress induced by UVB by upregulating catalase expression. By modulating catalase activity and expression, PPAR-delta counteracts UVB-induced reductions in catalase activity and protects HDFs from cellular damage.
JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Iason Psilopatis, Kleio Vrettou, Constantinos Troungos, Stamatios Theocharis
Summary: Endometrial carcinoma is the most common malignant tumor of the female genital tract in the United States. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) are nuclear receptor proteins which regulate gene expression. In our literature review of 27 relevant studies published between 2000 and 2023, it was found that PPAR alpha and PPAR beta/delta isoforms were upregulated in endometrial cancer cells, while PPAR gamma levels were significantly lower. Interestingly, PPAR agonists were found to be potent anti-cancer therapeutic alternatives. Overall, PPARs seem to play a significant role in endometrial cancer.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Bin Xiao, Lijinhong Huang, Wanfu Huang, Dongmei Zhang, Xiangrong Zeng, Xiaohui Yao
Summary: In this study, glycine functionalized activated carbon adsorption material was successfully prepared using agricultural waste navel orange peel. The adsorption performance of Gd(III) on activated carbon was significantly enhanced by glycine modification. The maximum adsorption capacity of the activated carbon sample was approximately 48.5 mg/g, and the adsorption efficiency of gadolinium reached 99% at pH 1/4 7.
JOURNAL OF RARE EARTHS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Joseph Merillyn Vonnie, Chua Shek Li, Kana Husna Erna, Koh Wee Yin, Wen Xia Ling Felicia, Md Nasir Nur' Aqilah, Kobun Rovina
Summary: This study assessed the effectiveness of composite films based on starch/eggshell/orange peel-activated carbon in removing cadmium (II) ions from water samples. The composite film showed a highly porous and rough surface, indicating its potential for adsorbing Cd2+. The addition of eggshell powder and orange peel-activated carbon did not affect the crystalline structure. The composite film exhibited a removal efficiency of 100% for Cd2+. Therefore, it has the potential to be a low-cost adsorbent.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cristina Cacheiro-Llaguno, Elena Hernandez-Subira, Manuel D. Diaz-Munoz, Manuel Fresno, Juan M. Serrador, Miguel A. Iniguez
Summary: This research investigates the inhibitory effect of dexamethasone on COX-2 transcriptional induction during T cell activation, revealing the immunomodulatory properties of glucocorticoids in human T cells.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Gang Huang, Wei Jiang, Weiyong Xie, Wei Lu, Weimin Zhu, Zhenhan Deng
Summary: PPARs regulate cartilage homeostasis and reduce inflammation in OA, deficiency of PPARs may accelerate OA progression. PPAR agonists can inhibit catabolic and inflammatory factors synthesis, reducing cartilage lesions development in OA.
MOLECULAR MEDICINE REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Cell Biology
In Soo Kim, Prashanta Silwal, Eun-Kyeong Jo
Summary: This review discusses the roles of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) alpha, beta, and gamma in transcriptional regulation, energy metabolism, inflammation regulation, cellular development, and differentiation. PPAR signaling pathways play important roles in the development of viral, bacterial, and parasitic infectious diseases. The review also explores the potential therapeutic uses of PPAR agonists/antagonists in infectious disease treatment.
Article
Water Resources
Ibrahim Metin Hasdemir, Emre Yilmazoglu, Senem Gungor, Belma Hasdemir
Summary: In this study, activated carbon was prepared using hazelnut shells, orange peel, and melon seeds as raw materials. The adsorption efficiencies of the produced activated carbons were evaluated and compared with a commercial activated carbon. The results showed that the activated carbons derived from hazelnut shells and orange peel exhibited higher adsorption efficiencies.
APPLIED WATER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Menna Zayed, Heba Ghazal, Hanan A. Othman, Ahmed G. Hassabo
Summary: An eco-friendly process using Citrus Sinensis peel extract was used to impart multifunctional properties to cotton fabric, including synthesis of silver and zinc oxide nanoparticles and characterization of treated cotton samples.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
K. M. Ajay, M. N. Dinesh, Gopalakrishna Byatarayappa, M. G. Radhika, N. Kathyayini, H. Vijeth
Summary: The comparative study of electrode materials for supercapacitors showed that the Polyaniline-OPAC nanocomposite electrode exhibited higher specific capacitance and better cycling stability compared to the OPAC electrode.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Iason Psilopatis, Kleio Vrettou, Eleni Nousiopoulou, Kostas Palamaris, Stamatios Theocharis
Summary: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, causing severe menstrual irregularities, skin conditions, and insulin resistance-associated health problems. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) have been investigated for their role in PCOS, but studies have reached contradictory conclusions about PPAR expression in PCOS. However, natural agents have shown promise as alternative treatments for PCOS. Overall, PPARs appear to play a significant role in PCOS.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Matthew J. Davis, Gokul Srinivasan, Rachael Chacko, Sophie Chen, Anish Suvarna, Louis J. Vaickus, Veronica C. Torres, Sassan Hodge, Eunice Y. Chen, Sarah Preum, Kimberley S. Samkoe, Brock C. Christensen, Matthew R. Leboeuf, Joshua J. Levy
Summary: The development and application of AI algorithms are of great significance for the removal of cSCC, as they can improve operational efficiency and accuracy, especially for moderately and poorly differentiated tumors/ neoplasms. Further improvement is needed to maintain sensitivity to surrounding tissue and determine anatomical positioning.
EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Dermatology
Lingjing Chen, Qing Yu, Feiying Guo, Xuewen Wang, Zhenying Cai, Qiang Zhou
Summary: This study investigated the role and mechanisms of NTS in stress-induced hair growth inhibition. The results demonstrated that NTS effectively counteracted hair growth inhibition caused by stress and regulated the expression of multiple genes related to hair growth at the transcriptional level.
EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
(2024)
