Cellulose nanofibrils were efficiently produced from eucalyptus fibers using a combined NaOH and enzymatic treatment followed by pilot scale grinding process. The structural changes of assessed after treatments at 5, 10 15 wt% concentrations. A progressive shift cellulose I to II crystalline structure was observed with X-ray diffraction (XRD) nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). further hydrolysis...

the etiopathogenesis of alzheimer's disease (ad) is still unclear.  however, long-term oxidative stress is believed to be one of the major contributing factors in progression of neuronal degeneration and decline of cognitive function in ad. in order to assess the presence of oxidative stress in ad, we examined the enzymatic activities of the erythrocyte cu-zn superoxide dismutase (cu-zn sod), g...

Post-harvest browning of litchi is a common phenomenon that occurs due to enzymatic and non-enzymatic reactions. Enzymatic primarily caused by polyphenol oxidase (PPO) activity, leading the formation brown pigments. Non-enzymatic Maillard reaction between reducing sugars amino acids. Factors such as temperature, humidity, mechanical damage can accelerate browning. Proper handling, storage, use ...

Abstract: Aim: To investigate chemo-preventive effect of methanolic fruit extract Cucumis melo var. agrestis on DEN (diethyl-nitrosamine) induced hepatocellular carcinoma in Sprague Dawley rats. Materials and Methods: Five groups rats randomly selected comprising 6 animals each group, all groups, except Group-1 were administered single dose (200 mg/kg, i.p. dissolved PBS) for the induction HCC ...