From the past several years, algal biotechnology has gained noticeable interests among research-based organizations and industrial sectors. Recent studies have provided considerable evidence that microalgae-derived bioactive compounds could play a vital role in bio- and non-bio sectors of the modern world. Microalgae-based industrial exploitability ranges from basic biomass-based food and fee...

There is growing interest in using functional foods or nutraceuticals for the prevention and treatment of hypertension or high blood pressure. Although numerous preventive and therapeutic pharmacological interventions are available on the market, unfortunately, many patients still suffer from poorly controlled hypertension. Furthermore, most pharmacological drugs, such as inhibitors of angioten...

An important aim in biology research is the elucidation of the role of proteins in complex, dynamic biological systems through the selective perturbation of their function. In contrast to genetic perturbations, chemical perturbations of protein function are conditional, acute, easily tuneable and reversible. [1] Furthermore, drug development still largely depends on the availability of bioactiv...

Previously, we showed that mutations in Mycobacterium tuberculosis panD, involved in coenzyme A biosynthesis, cause resistance against pyrazinoic acid, the bioactive component of the prodrug pyrazinamide. To identify additional resistance mechanisms, we isolated mutants resistant against pyrazinoic acid and subjected panD wild-type strains to whole-genome sequencing. Eight of the nine resistant...

Practical implications for stakeholders:  Increasing consumer awareness of health issu for change in the products available to them. T for meat products with reduced fat, salt and functional foods.  Processed meat products represent complex s components. Processes and forces operating a the product.  By improving our understanding of the impa ingredients on technological and sensory perfo ve...

Hydrogel templates are formed to entrap various pre-polymers prior to their crosslinking process. Upon the completion of the crosslinking process, an independent polymer network with the same fiber geometry is formed. The hydrogel template can be removed if necessary. As the proof-of-principle, fibers from various polymers are fabricated. The fabricated hybrid polymeric fibers are bioactive and...

Fabrication of 3-D highly porous, bioactive, and mechanically competent scaffolds represents a significant challenge of bone tissue engineering. In this work, Bioglass®-derived glass-ceramic scaffolds actually fulfilling this complex set of requirements were successfully produced through the sponge replication method. Scaffold processing parameters and sintering treatment were carefully designe...

As the population ages, neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease (PD) and Alzheimer's disease (AD) impose a heavy burden on society and families. The pathogeneses of PD and AD are complex. There are no radical cures for the diseases, and existing therapeutic agents for PD and AD have diverse side effects. Tea contains many bioactive components such as polyphenols, theanine, caffei...

In silico investigations of the natural bioactive compounds in microalgae from mangrove tropical estuaries showed an influence on heat shock protein -70 production. Incorporation algae with such diet copepod high density culture might lead to enhanced egg For this study, structure ligands (bioactive region estuary) and X-ray crystal hsp-70 complex was taken PDB (3P9Y) a resolution 2.10 Å. The m...

Traditional natural products discovery using a combination of live/dead screening followed by iterative bioassay-guided fractionation affords no information about compound structure or mode of action until late in the discovery process. This leads to high rates of rediscovery and low probabilities of finding compounds with unique biological and/or chemical properties. By integrating image-based...