Size, shape, and dose — three crucial determinants for applying nanoparticles in sustainable plant biology by Anindita Dey, Papiya Nandy

“…The positive impact on plants is shown in better plant growth, increased biomass production, enhanced enzyme actions, and improved crop productivity. In contrast, negative effects include germination retardation, growth inhibition, cell impairment, deterioration, and eventually death. …”
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Determination of the incidence of embryonic death by means of real-time ultrasound scanning in ewes by M. Kemal SARIBAY, Hüseyin ERDEM

“…Blood samples were collected simultaenously with ultrasonography and measurements of plasma progesterone with enzyme immunoassay (EIA). Of 73 ewes, 60 ewes were pregnant and 79 embryos were detected and embryonic mortality rate was 8.9 % (7 of 79 embriyos) on day 18. …”
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QSAR modelling and docking analysis of some thiazole analogues as alfa-glucosidase inhibitors by Muhammad Tukur Ibrahim, Adamu Uzairu, Gideon Adamu Shallangwa, Sani Uba

“…-glucosidase inhibitors having improved potency toward the target enzyme. …”
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Biological Properties and Clinical Significance of Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 in Ischemic Stroke by Shuang Zhang, Shuchun Huang, Dingju Hu, Fenglong Jiang, Yanli Lv, Guoqi Liu

“…One of these is lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2), an enzyme that can hydrolyze circulating oxidized phospholipids, generating proinflammatory lysophosphatidylcholine and promoting the development of atherosclerosis. …”
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Diagnosis of GM-1 gangliodosis in Cuba by Caridad Menéndez Saínz, Sergio González García, Claudina Zaldívar Muñoz, Alina González-Quevedo Monteagudo

“…<strong>Background:</strong> GM-1 gangliosidosis is included in the group of lysosomal diseases and is characterized by a deficiency of the enzyme b-galactosidase, which as a consequence produces accumulation of GM1 ganglioside in nervous cells and galactosil oligosaccharides and products of keratan sulfate degradation in other tissues. …”
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The Loss of HIF1α Leads to Increased Susceptibility to Cadmium-Chloride-Induced Toxicity in Mouse Embryonic Fibroblasts by Ajith Vengellur, Elizabeth Grier, John J. LaPres

“…Increased cell death in the HIF1α −/− cells was correlated with lower metallothionein protein, elevated levels of reactive oxygen species, and decreased superoxide dismutase enzyme activity. The total and oxidized glutathione levels, and, correspondingly, lipid peroxidation levels were elevated in the null cells compared to wild-type cells, indicating increased antioxidant demand and greater oxidative stress. …”
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The Protective Potential Role of ACE2 against COVID-19 by Fereshteh Golab, Gelareh Vahabzadeh, Leila SadeghRoudbari, Arefeh Shirazi, Robabeh Shabani, Sara Tanbakooei, Lida Kooshesh

“…The angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) has been shown as a necessary receptor to cell fusion, which is involved in infection due to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). …”
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Kinetic Modeling of the Mitochondrial Energy Metabolism of Neuronal Cells: The Impact of Reduced α-Ketoglutarate Dehydrogenase Activities on ATP Production and Generation of Reacti... by Nikolaus Berndt, Sascha Bulik, Hermann-Georg Holzhütter

“…By contrast, progressive inhibition of the enzyme aconitase had only little impact on these mitochondrial parameters. …”
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Reduction of Phosphorus Pollution from Broilers Waste through Supplementation of Wheat Based Broilers Feed with Phytase by Ahmed Abdel-Megeed, Arifa Tahir

“…The present study was conducted to reduce phosphorus pollution from broilers waste by supplementing phytase enzyme in broilers fee. Two hundred two-week-old broilers (Hubbard) were selected and randomly allocated to three dietary treatment groups, one control group (without phytase) and two trial groups (group A with 300 U/kg phytase and group B with 600 U/kg phytase). …”
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Identification and Mechanism of Echinochloa crus-galli Resistance to Fenoxaprop-p-ethyl with respect to Physiological and Anatomical Differences by Amany Hamza, Aly Derbalah, Mohamed El-Nady

“…The resistance of E. crus-galli to fenoxaprop-p-ethyl may be due to the faster metabolism of fenoxaprop-p-ethyl below the physiologically active concentration or the insensitivity of its target enzyme (Acetyl-CoA carboxylase).…”
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Immobilization of Dextranase Using Anionic Natural Polymer Alginate as a Matrix for the Degradation of a Long-Chain Biopolymer (Dextran) by Faiza Shahid, Afsheen Aman, Shah Ali Ul Qader

“…After comparing the characteristics of the entrapped enzyme with those of the soluble one, it was observed that the characteristics were more or less the same except for the change in reaction time which was noticed to be prolonged in the case of entrapped dextranase while the change in temperature and pH optima was not observed. …”
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Accelerated Growth Rate Induced by Neonatal High-Protein Milk Formula Is Not Supported by Increased Tissue Protein Synthesis in Low-Birth-Weight Piglets by Agnès Jamin, Bernard Sève, Jean-Noël Thibault, Nathalie Floc’h

“…Higher growth rate was associated with higher feed conversion and reduced protein synthesis rate in the small intestine, muscle and carcass, whereas proteolytic enzyme activities measured in these tissues were unchanged. …”
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A Butyrylcholinesterase Camera Biosensor Tested for Carbofuran and Paraoxon Assay by Miroslav Pohanka, Jitka Zakova

“…In this paper, a colorimetric biosensor is constructed using 3D-printed multiwell pads treated with indoxylacetate as a chromogenic substrate and gold nanoparticles with the immobilized enzyme butyrylcholinesterase. A smartphone camera served for photogrammetry. …”
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Pear Fruits Ripening Response to Ethylene and Temperature Treatments by Ikbal MuhammedGharib Tahir

“…Results indicate that compote variety was differing significantly in decreasing weight loss and fruits firmness and increasing fruits peel pigments content and peroxidase enzyme activity compared to spadona variety. Slower ripening process was gained from cold storage treatment where the fruits remain non-ripened compared to other treatments, whereas ripening fruits at 20C° for 12 days fastened the ripening process by giving highest TSS, and lowest fruits firmness, in addition to percent of weight loss. …”
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COVID-19 Pandemic and Irritable Bowel Syndrome — is there a Relationship? by V. A. Akhmedov

“…It has been noted that the COVID-19 may contribute to the formation of post-infectious functional gastrointestinal diseases, given that angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (ACE-2) receptors, the site of binding of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to human cells, are also present in epithelial intestinal cells; virus was found in feces in about half of patients, gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea occur in about one fifth of patients, fecal calprotectin, a marker of GI inflammation is elevated in patients with COVID-19, macroscopically as well as histologically, patients show signs of damage mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract, and also, as noted above, they have a dysbiosis of the intestinal microbiota.Conclusion. …”
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Gastrointestinal Disturbances Associated with the Consumption of Sugar Alcohols with Special Consideration of Xylitol: Scientific Review and Instructions for Dentists and Other Hea... by Kauko K. Mäkinen

“…Adaptation may take place as a result of enzyme induction in the intestinal flora. Some of the literature on xylitol has been difficult to access by health-care professionals and will be reviewed here. …”
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Age-Dependent Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) Activity and LDL Oxidation in Wistar Rats during Their Entire Lifespan by Dileep Kumar, Syed Ibrahim Rizvi

“…Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) is an HDL bound enzyme which plays a key role in the protection of LDL and HDL from oxidation by hydrolyzing activated phospholipids and lipid peroxide products. …”
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Fermentation-enabled wellness foods: A fresh perspective by Huan Xiang, Dongxiao Sun-Waterhouse, Geoffrey I.N. Waterhouse, Chun Cui, Zheng Ruan

“…The demand for efficient utilization of agrowastes, together with advancements in fermentation technologies (microbial- and enzyme-based processing), are stimulating rapid growth and innovation in the fermented food sector. …”
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Diversity of Cellulolytic Microbes and the Biodegradation of Municipal Solid Waste by a Potential Strain by S. P. Gautam, P. S. Bundela, A. K. Pandey, Jamaluddin, M. K. Awasthi, S. Sarsaiya

“…Forty nine out of the 250 different microbes tested (165 belong to fungi and 85 to bacteria) produced cellulase enzyme and among these Trichoderma viride was found to be a potential strain in the secondary screening. …”
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Stroke Prevention: Managing Modifiable Risk Factors by Silvia Di Legge, Giacomo Koch, Marina Diomedi, Paolo Stanzione, Fabrizio Sallustio

“…Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are indicated in stroke prevention because they also promote vascular health. …”
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