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Anthropogenic microparticles ingestion patterns in fish across trophic guilds in mangrove estuariesNARA Subscribed
The ingestion of anthropogenic microparticles by fish is an emerging global concern, with significant knowledge gaps in ecosystems such as mangroves. We analyzed the gastrointestinal tract contents of 736 juvenile fish representing 20 species from different trophic guilds across three estuaries, sampled during two seasons (dry and rainy), within the largest mangrove area in South America. A total of 1516 food items were identi...
Selection and Characterization of Novel Glucuronoxylomannan-Mimetic Peptides for Potential Diagnosis of CryptococcosisNARA Subscribed
Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated fungal pathogen characterized by a thick polysaccharide capsule, primarily composed of glucuronoxylomannan (GXM), which represents its major virulence factor and a key target for immunodiagnosis. Mimetic peptides that reproduce GXM epitopes may provide standardized, stable alternatives to native polysaccharide antigens for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. This study aimed to i...
Tectonic activity plays a significant role in fossil recovery within the Brejo das Freiras Sub-basin, Rio do Peixe Basin, influencing both fossil abundance and preservation state. In this study, lithological data from 203 cutting samples were used; 73 samples were analysed for calcareous microfossils. Additionally, 20 samples were selected for sedimentary organic matter analyses to support and refine the palaeoenvironmental in...
Purpose Tilapia skin, a filleting by product, can be used to extract collagen (CTS) for bio-based films and hydrogels. This study performs the first ex-ante environmental and economic assessment of CTS, evaluating two pathways for these applications, with the aim of guiding the selection of one of these pathways for future investments in pilot plants or their redesign. Methods Two pathways for extracting 1 kg/year of CTS were...
Vitamin D-loaded lipid nanoparticles: antioxidant properties, preparation, optimization, and in vitro characterizationNARA Subscribed
Vitamin D 3 -loaded lipid nanoparticles (Vit D 3 -LNP), integrated into an azulene cream, were developed to enhance the topical delivery and stability of Vitamin D 3 . The LNP was formulated using a lipid mixture and hot homogenization-ultrasonication, with comprehensive characterization revealing a particle size of 153.9 nm, a high zeta potential (-54.3 mV), and a PDI of 0.216, which TEM confirmed. Encapsulation efficiency wa...
Motivation Here, we make available a second version of the BioTIME database, which compiles records of abundance estimates for species in sample events of ecological assemblages through time. The updated version expands version 1.0 of the database by doubling the number of studies and includes substantial additional curation to the taxonomic accuracy of the records, as well as the metadata. Moreover, we now provide an R packag...