CALIXARENES: GENERALITIES AND THEIR ROLE IN IMPROVING THE SOLUBILITY, BIOCOMPATIBILITY, STABILITY, BIOAVAILABILITY, DETECTION, AND TRANSPORT OF BIOMOLECULES

Calixarenes: Generalities and Their Role in Improving the Solubility, Biocompatibility, Stability, Bioavailability, Detection, and Transport of Biomolecules

The properties and characteristics of calix[n]arenes are described, as well as their capacity to form amphiphilic assemblies by means of the design of synthetic macrocycles with a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail.Their interaction with various substances of interest in pharmacy, engineering, and medicine is also described.In particular, the

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Developing a Robotic and Autonomic Medical Evacuation (RAS MEDEVAC) capability for remote and rural populations

Introduction: The inherent clinical risks associated with remote and rural environments are potentially mitigated by timely air ambulance invertatop squeeze bottle transfer, yet this involves other costs, operational constraints and limitations.The development of a RAS MEDEVAC capability may present the opportunity to enhance clinical transfers and

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Assessing socio-economic vulnerability to climate change-induced disasters: evidence from Sundarban Biosphere Reserve, India

Indian Sundarban Biosphere Reserve (SBR), a fragile ecosystem, is susceptible to frequent cyclones, floods, and storm surge.The study impeccably analyzed the socio-economic vulnerability in SBR using pragmatic approach.Average storm surge height, slope amount, flood inundation, drainage proximity, and drainage density were used for assessing exposu

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Can ultrasound measures of intrinsic foot muscles and plantar soft tissues predict future diabetes-related foot disease? A systematic review.

INTRODUCTION:Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with hyperglycaemia and advanced glycosylation end-products.In the foot, the consequences of chronic or uncontrolled diabetes are micro and macrovascular disease, neuropathy, reduced joint mobility and structural and soft tissue changes that increase the risk of ulcer development and amputation.Diab

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Intracenotic patterns in damage of Abies sibirica Ledeb.-dominated stands by infectious diseases in the south of Central Siberia

Abies sibirica Ledeb.-dominated stands degradation is of special concern.Nevertheless, insufficient attention is paid to the role of pathogens in this process.The aim of the present study is to assess the coenotic role of infectious diseases in fir-dominated stands in the south of Central Siberia.The research was based on a forest pathological exam

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