Melanosis coli in patients with colon cancer by Dorota Biernacka-Wawrzonek, Michał Stępka, Alicja Tomaszewska, Agnieszka Ehrmann-Jóśko, Natalia Chojnowska, Magdalena Zemlak, Jacek Muszyński

“…In men, melanosis was more common in the age group over 66 years. Intensity of pigmentation was higher in the tumor’s distal zone. …”
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Baseline Factors Predictive of SLT Response: A Prospective Study by Robin Bruen, Mark R. Lesk, Paul Harasymowycz

“…To study the response to Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) according to baseline medical treatment, angle pigmentation, age, diagnosis (open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension), and baseline intraocular pressure (IOP). …”
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Influence of salivary PH in color stability of different flowable resins: In vitro study by Andrea Mejía, Víctor Montaño, Andrés Viteri, Ana Armas

“…Materials and methods: An experimental, comparative and in vitro study is proposed using 90 discs made from two fluid resin markings of 10mm diameter and 1mm thickness, light-cured using the same lamp, after being immersed in distilled water and made a first registration color using Easy-shade digital colorimeter, the samples were divided into three groups and in turn into three subgroups, becoming submerged in artificial saliva with different pH of 5, 6 and 7 respectively for 7 days, making a new color taking by digital colorimeter, later the samples were submerged in beet juice as a pigmenting agent for 24 hours, after this period they were washed to eliminate pigment residues and made a third color take. …”
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The formaldehyde stress on photosynthetic efficiency and oxidative stress response of moss Racomitrium japonicum L. by Wanting Li, Wanting Li, Jiawen Zhang, Siqi Ma, Min Zhou, Min Zhou, Ruixin Li, Ruixin Li, Hao Tang, Haiyan Qiu, Peng Ren, Yunlai Tang, Yunmei Lu, Renhua Huang, Ke Chen, Ke Chen

“…The effects on plant structure, pigment content, photosynthetic efficiency, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation were assessed.Results and discussionOur findings revealed that formaldehyde stress caused structural damage, reduced pigment content, decreased photosynthetic efficiency, and increased ROS production in R. japonicum. …”
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Regressing Multiple Viral Plaques and Skin Fragility Syndrome in a Cat Coinfected with FcaPV2 and FcaPV3 by Alberto Alberti, Gessica Tore, Alessandra Scagliarini, Laura Gallina, Federica Savini, Chiara Caporali, Francesca Abramo

“…Feline viral plaques are uncommon skin lesions clinically characterized by multiple, often pigmented, and slightly raised lesions. Numerous reports suggest that papillomaviruses (PVs) are involved in their development. …”
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Ultrastructural Changes in Human Trabecular Meshwork Tissue after Laser Trabeculoplasty by Jeffrey R. SooHoo, Leonard K. Seibold, David A. Ammar, Malik Y. Kahook

“…SLT-treated human TM revealed disruption of TM cells with cracked, extracellular pigment granules, particularly at higher treatment powers. …”
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Melanotic macules of the penis. A case report by Elizabet Fernández López, Noelvis Hernández Bacallao, Daymí Martínez Rodríguez, Adialys Acosta Rodríguez

“…A patient with asymptomatic pigmented lesions on the penis, but which had increased in number is presented. …”
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Melanoma in a cattle by Yılmaz Koç, Özgür Özdemir, Fahrettin Alkan, M. Kemal Çiftçi, Muharrem Erol

“…In this case report was presented a cattle 3 years old Holstein breed with the large a skin neoplasm: 7 kg mass, 32x30x12 cm diameters, we 11-circumscribed, atopecic, black, black pigment on the traumatic surface, deep excoriation and ulceration, on the middle ventral abdomen area; between umbilical and udder. …”
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Zinc oxide grounds in 19th and 20th century oil paintings and their role in picture degradation processes by Elena Pratali

“…When zinc oxide is the main constituent of a ground layer, its stiffness and brittle behavior could affect the whole paint system, producing damages to upper pigmented layers. Zinc white and white lead paint samples have been prepared and artificially aged. …”
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Solar Drying and Sensory Attributes of Eland (Taurotragus oryx) Jerky by Iva Kučerová, Štěpán Marek, Jan Banout

“…Significant differences (p<0.05) between raw eland and beef samples were found in case of pH, pigment concentration, water holding capacity, crude fat content, and colour (L and b). …”
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Effect of different surface treatments on the alteration of color of ceramic by Jessica Bedoya Ocampo, Jessica Bedoya Ocampo, Carlos Andrés Solano Macías, Andrea Bedoya Ocampo

“…Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of different surface treatments on the pigmentability of the ceramic after immersion in staining solution. …”
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Prevalence of Squamous and Basal Cell Carcinomas in African Albino Skin Cancer Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Proportion by Nnaemeka T. Onyishi, Samuel R. Ohayi

“…Of the keratinocyte carcinomas, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) has been found more frequent in pigmented Africans, while basal cell carcinoma (BCC) predominates in Caucasians. …”
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Genetic diversity of the earthworm Eisenia nordenskioldi (Lumbricidae, Annelida) by S. V. Shekhovtsov, D. I. Berman, E. V. Golovanova, S. E. Peltek

“…Subspecies E. n. nordenskioldi and E. n. pallida are most probably non-monophyletic, and the pigmentation character is labile and possibly independently evolved in different lineages. …”
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A broad assessment of forty-one skin phenotypes reveals complex dimensions of skin ageing by Jun Yan Ng, Qi Yi Ambrose Wong, Jun Jie Lim, Dingyu Cen, Jia Yi Karen Wong, Yi Ying Eliza Lim, Yang Yie Sio, Kavita Reginald, Yee-How Say, Fook Tim Chew

“…Presently, phenotypes such as wrinkles, pigment spots, and photo-ageing are receiving most of the research attention. …”
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Hypothyroidism Complicating Nephropathy in a Diabetes Patient by Jayaprakash Sahoo, Ilangovan Veerappan, Anila Abraham, Somasundaram Hariharan

“…Both hypothyroidism and rhabdomyolysis were asymptomatic in this case as evidenced by lack of classical clinical features of hypothyroidism despite elevated serum TSH and absent pigment cast in renal biopsy. The combination of diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism is common in the general population and should not be forgotten in patients with diabetes and kidney disease.…”
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Metastatic Melanoma to the Urinary Bladder: A Rare Cause of Visible Haematuria by Olawale Ogunremi, Dinelle Sirjuesingh, Aniket Deshpande

“…Cystoscopy showed a pigmented bladder tumour, and the histology report following a transurethral resection was consistent with metastatic melanoma, and further imaging revealed metastasis to the lungs, adrenals, and lymph nodes.…”
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Basal Cell Carcinoma in a Child by Samet Vasfi Kuvat, Zuhal Gücin, Barış Keklik, Gülzade Özyalvaçlı, Karaca Başaran

“…An 11-year old child was admitted to our clinic due to an erythematous and a slightly pigmented lesion with a 3×4 cm diameter on his posterior scalp. …”
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Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis of Gougerot-Carteaud on Black Skin: Two Observations by Kouadio Celestin Ahogo, Patrice Ildevert Gbery, Vagamon Bamba, Yao Isidore Kouassi, Elidje Joseph Ecra, Kouame Alesandre Kouassi, Ange Sylvain Allou

“…It is a condition probably underdiagnosed in black skin because it generally simulates a pigmented tinea versicolor. This pathology withstands antifungal treatment but has a particular sensitivity to cyclines thus constituting a distinguishing criterion, useful for diagnosis which should be evoked in front of these reticulated confluent papules.…”
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Destructive Cholangitis in an Adult Jack Russell Terrier by Atsushi Kodama, Hiroki Sakai, Tsuyoshi Kimura, Sadatoshi Maeda, Takashi Mori, Toshiaki Masegi, Tokuma Yanai

“…Histopathologically, there was loss of the interlobular bile duct and cholangitis accompanied by infiltration of pigment-laden macrophages in the Glisson’s capsule. …”
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Genetic diversity of the Aporrectodea caliginosa complex in Russia by S. V. Shekhovtsov, E. V. Golovanova, N. E. Bazarova, Yu. N. Belova, D. I. Berman, E. A. Derzhinsky, M. P. Shashkov, S. E. Peltek

“…Thus, pigmentation intensity in this subspecies was demonstrated to vary to a significant degree. …”
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