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Ratiometric determination of CA19-9 using fluorescent carbon dots and yellow-em...

(Introduction) Quantum dots (QDs) have high fluorescence, chemical stability and sensitivity and optical properties. Traditional QDs probes have a single peak, leading to some problems such as systemic errors due to detection conditions and fluorescence background and systemic instability. Ratiometric methods eliminate random changes in QDs fluorescence intensity and reduces optical fluctuations not caused by t...

ESR STUDY OF THE COMPLEX-FORMATION BETWEEN CU(CLO4)2 AND A FUNCTIONALIZED SILIC...

Made available in DSpace on 2022-04-28T17:21:56Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 1994-01-01; The formation of the complex between Cu(ClO4)2 and a silica gel surface grafted with benzimidazole groups has been investigated by ESR. The parameters of the ESR spectrum of the complex obtained are presented and used to determine the most probable immediate environment of the complex formed on the surf...

Energy performance factors in wastewater treatment plants: A review

Given their increasing number and the implementation of more energy-intensive treatment methods, wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) expect to increase energy consumption. In addition, climate change presents new challenges to the operation of these facilities, thus being critical to understand how to improve their energy performance and environmental sustainability while ensuring the quality of service provide...

Lipid Antigen Presentation by CD1b and CD1d in Lysosomal Storage Disease Patients

The lysosome has a key role in the presentation of lipid antigens by CD1 molecules. While defects in lipid antigen presentation and in invariant Natural Killer T (iNKT) cell response were detected in several mouse models of lysosomal storage diseases (LSD), the impact of lysosomal engorgement in human lipid antigen presentation is poorly characterized. Here, we analyzed the capacity of monocyte-derived dendriti...

Nutritional assessment of patients with mucopolysaccharidosis: a cross-sectiona...

Plants utilized as medicines by residents of Quilombo da Fazenda, Núcleo Picing...

Made available in DSpace on 2019-10-06T15:52:13Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2019-11-15; Ethnopharmacological relevance: Participatory research can help to broaden the understanding of medical systems and beliefs of traditional communities. An ethnopharmacological survey in collaboration with local people focused on plants used in quilombos located in Southeast Region in Brazil identified c...

An Aiding Tool for Building Design Generation, Thermal Assessment and Optimizat...

A building design aiding tool for space allocation and thermal performance optimization is being developed to help practitioners during the building space planning phase, predicting how it will behave regarding energy consumption and thermal comfort. The tool evaluates, ranks, and optimizes generated floor plans according to thermal performance criteria, using the dynamic simulation program EnergyPlus. The tool...

A review on current advances in the energy and environmental performance of bui...

Nowadays, debates addressing climate change, fossil fuels depletion and energy security highlight the need for a more sustainable built environment in order to reduce energy consumption and emission trends in the buildings sector. Meeting these targets is a challenge that calls for innovative research to improve the use of renewable energy sources, new technologies, and holistic tools and methodologies. Such re...

Polymicrobial ventilator-associated pneumonia : fighting in vitro Candida albic...

The polymicrobial nature of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is now evident, with mixed bacterial-fungal biofilms colonizing the VAP endotracheal tube (ETT) surface. The microbial interplay within this infection may contribute for enhanced pathogenesis and exert impact towards antimicrobial therapy. Consequently, the high mortality/morbidity rates associated to VAP and the worldwide increase in antibiotic ...

Disinfectants to fight oral candida biofilms

Oral biofilms, especially those caused by oral mycobiota, which include Candida species, are very difficult to eradicate, due to their complex structure and recalcitrance. Moreover, the mouth is prone to be colonized since it presents different types of surfaces, especially biomaterials and dental implants, often associated with a high rate of infections. Therefore, although disinfection of the oral cavity is o...