BACKGROUND The site of deposition in the respiratory tract for aerosolized, inhaled therapeutic drugs depends on both the particles' aerodynamic size and the patient's breathing pattern. METHODS In 21 healthy subjects with normal lung function, we evaluated an extremely slow inhalation of a large 9.5-μm MMAD particle aerosol (ESI-9) for its ability to enhance the delivery of radiolabeled part...

The effect of formalin on the organoleptic parameters, biochemical composition and storage quality of iced and frozen stored giant freshwater prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) was investigated. The organoleptic characters such as appearance, textural condition, colour, odour of both formalin added and non-added prawns were evaluated. The quality of non-added prawns was judged good up to first ...

PURPOSE Germ cell tumors (GCTs) represent the most frequent malignancies among young men, but little is known about circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in these tumors. Considering their heterogeneity, CTCs were investigated using two independent assays targeting germ cell tumor and epithelial cell-specific markers, and results were correlated with disease stage, histology, and serum tumor markers. ...

Edible films and coatings offer great potential to support sustainable food production by lowering packaging waste, extending product shelf life, actively preserving quality. Using edible containing plant extracts with antioxidant antibacterial characteristics could help enhance the quality life of fish products. In this study, combination effect chitosan beetroot, curcumin, garlic on biogenic ...