A new catalytic approach to the synthesis of an important sub-class of benzofuran derivatives (namely, 2-(benzofuran-2-yl)acetamides, known to possess significant biological activities) has been developed. The new method is based...
The 239Pu(n,γ) reaction cross section is very important for operation of both thermal and fast reactors, when loaded with MOX fuels. According to the NEA/OECD High Priority Request List the...
: Given the significant involvement of galectins in the development of numerous diseases, the aim of the following work is to further study the interaction between galectin-3 (Gal3) and the...
Microcalcifications (MC) are observed in various tissues and in relation to several diseases. For breast cancer, recent studies have reported differences in the nature of the MC and correlations to...
New analogs of the PPAR pan agonist AL29-26 encompassed ligand (S)-7 showing potent activation of PPARα and -γ subtypes as a partial agonist. In vitro experiments and docking studies in...
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a multifactorial form of dementia mainly affecting people in the elderly, but no effective cure is available. According to the amyloid hypothesis the aggregation of Amyloid-β...
An equal distribution of hospital structures represents an important factor to achieve Universal Health Coverage. Generally, the most diffused approach to measure the potential availability to healthcare is the provider-to-population...
The present study investigates the usability of lignocellulosic kapokfibers as a reinforcement for lightweight composites. Kapok fibers aremodified by dewaxing followed by a silane coupling agent at differentconcentrations. The crystallographic...