Effective removal of uranium from aqueous solution by using cerium oxide nanoparticles derived from citrus limon peel extract
AbstractThe current research focuses on the removal of uranium from biosynthesized CeO2 nanoparticles. Cerium oxide nanoparticles have been synthesized by the green synthesis route, ammonium cerium nitrate as the prime precursor, and plant extract fromCitrus limon was proposed to produce CeO2NPs with spherical morphology and desired particle size. Prepared cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2NPs) were characterized via various types of equipment, such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction spectroscopy, Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscope, Ultraviolet –Visible Spectroscop...
Source: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry - February 8, 2022 Category: Nuclear Medicine Source Type: research
Pulmonary Immunological Impact of Pathogenic and Non-Pathogenic Cryptococcus Yeast Species
Pathogenic and non-pathogenic Cryptococcus yeast species are detected in indoor environments, and epidemiological data suggests varying potential impacts of exposure on allergic airway disease. However, the impact of non-pathogenic Cryptococcus species has yet to be examined. (Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology)
Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - February 1, 2022 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Rachael Rush, Angela Lemons, Marlene Orandle, Tara Croston Source Type: research
Seasonal variability in indoor relative humidity and temperature are associated with fungal concentration in house dust in New York City
Autumn and springtime peaks in asthma exacerbations have been attributed to environmental exposures, including fungal allergens and respiratory viruses. We previously found that total fungal concentration in New York City homes was significantly greater in spring compared to other seasons. We hypothesize that indoor relative humidity (RH) and temperature underlie these seasonal trends. Further, we predict indoor RH and temperature will be significantly increased in springtime and correlate with total fungal concentration in house dust. (Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology)
Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - February 1, 2022 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Samuel Cochran, Luis Acosta, Adnan Divjan, Angela Lemons, Andrew Rundle, Rachel Miller, Brett Green, Matthew Perzanowski, Karen Dannemiller Source Type: research
Proteomic evaluation of Alternaria alternata spores, hyphae, and commercial allergen extracts
Alternaria alternata is associated with allergic respiratory diseases, which can be managed with allergen extract-based diagnostics and immunotherapy. It is not known how asexual spores or the vegetative hyphae contribute to patient allergen reactivity and commercial allergen extracts are manufactured by extracting proteins without separating these components. Immunotherapy and diagnosis with existing products, while safe and effective, could be improved with better characterization of these elements. (Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology)
Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - February 1, 2022 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Aishwarya Saha, Michael Strader, Brett Green, Angela Lemons, Donald Beezhold Source Type: research
Chemical Diversity of Citrus Leaf Essential Oils
Chem Biodivers. 2022 Jan 21. doi: 10.1002/cbdv.202100963. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe essential oils from leaves of 20 commercial citrus accessions maintained by the University of California, Riverside Givaudan Citrus Variety Collection and selected on the basis of their odour profile were analysed by GCMS/FID. The main components were quantified while the semi-quantitative percentage composition data was compiled with data from other publications for sample visualization, classification and comparison with leaf oils from other citrus accessions. Some compositional clusters aligned closely with the taxonomic clades o...
Source: Chemistry and Biodiversity - January 21, 2022 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Robin A Clery Anjo Armendi Veronica Franco Stefan Furrer Joseph C Genereux Tracy L Kahn Kevin Koshiro Source Type: research
Chemical Diversity of Citrus Leaf Essential Oils
Chem Biodivers. 2022 Jan 21. doi: 10.1002/cbdv.202100963. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe essential oils from leaves of 20 commercial citrus accessions maintained by the University of California, Riverside Givaudan Citrus Variety Collection and selected on the basis of their odour profile were analysed by GCMS/FID. The main components were quantified while the semi-quantitative percentage composition data was compiled with data from other publications for sample visualization, classification and comparison with leaf oils from other citrus accessions. Some compositional clusters aligned closely with the taxonomic clades o...
Source: Chemistry and Biodiversity - January 21, 2022 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Robin A Clery Anjo Armendi Veronica Franco Stefan Furrer Joseph C Genereux Tracy L Kahn Kevin Koshiro Source Type: research
Just Listen
Make the patient speak and you will win a whole basket of baked goods.It is a gamble among the residents and medical students in the workroom that leaves the sour taste of lemons in my mouth. The patient is a young girl, 17, brought in after her parents were worried she had been feeling weak and tired and hadn ’t eaten much of dinner for at least a week. An episode where she nearly passed out is what finally prompted presentation. She is used to this. After a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type I a few years ago, she has found herself in the hospital every few months with some complication: high blood s ugar, low blood s...
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - January 20, 2022 Category: Child Development Authors: Michelle Izmaylov Tags: Intersections Source Type: research
18KHT01, a Potent Anti-Obesity Polyherbal Formulation
Obesity is a life-threatening metabolic disorder necessitating urgent development of safe and effective therapy. Currently, limited such therapeutic measures are available for obesity. The present study was designed to develop a novel, safe and effective herbal therapy for the management of obesity. A polyherbal formulation (18KHT01) was developed by homogeneously mixing a specific proportion of crude Quercus acutissima (acorn jelly powder), Camellia sinensis (dry leaf buds), and Geranium thunbergii (dry aerial part) along with Citrus limon (fruit juice). Synergistic antioxidant, antiadipogenic, and anti-obesity activities...
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - December 17, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Viruses, Vol. 13, Pages 2536: Efficacy of Ventilation, HEPA Air Cleaners, Universal Masking, and Physical Distancing for Reducing Exposure to Simulated Exhaled Aerosols in a Meeting Room
H. Beezhold
John D. Noti
There is strong evidence associating the indoor environment with transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2 can spread by exposure to droplets and very fine aerosol particles from respiratory fluids that are released by infected persons. Layered mitigation strategies, including but not limited to maintaining physical distancing, adequate ventilation, universal masking, avoiding overcrowding, and vaccination, have shown to be effective in reducing the spread of SARS-CoV-2 within the indoor environment. Here, we examine the effect of mitigation strategies on reducin...
Source: Viruses - December 17, 2021 Category: Virology Authors: Jayme P. Coyle Raymond C. Derk William G. Lindsley Francoise M. Blachere Theresa Boots Angela R. Lemons Stephen B. Martin Kenneth R. Mead Steven A. Fotta Jeffrey S. Reynolds Walter G. McKinney Erik W. Sinsel Donald H. Beezhold John D. Noti Tags: Article Source Type: research
Percutaneous Splenule Ablation for Recurrent Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Following Splenectomy: A Case Series
Idiopathic thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an acquired disorder defined by autoantibody-mediated destruction of platelets (1). ITP may be primary or secondary, with 1 in 10,000 diagnoses every year. Splenectomy is an effective therapy for ITP in patients in whom the first-line and second-line medical therapies have failed. When patients fail to respond to splenectomy or have recurrent symptoms, it may be due to residual accessory spleens (ASs) (2). ASs allow for continued platelet clearance and autoantibody production and occur in 14.3% –30.1% of patients with ITP (2,3). (Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR)
Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR - December 15, 2021 Category: Radiology Authors: Adrien Joel Caye, Steven Lemons, Larry Mathias, Zachary Collins, Kirk Miller, Aaron Rohr Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Percutaneous Splenule Ablation for Recurrent Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Following Splenectomy- A Case Series
(Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR)
Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR - December 15, 2021 Category: Radiology Authors: Adrien Caye, Steven Lemons, Larry Mathias, Zachary Collins, Kirk Miller, Aaron Rohr Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 26, Pages 7076: Inhibition of Interleukin-6-Induced Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 Expression and Invasive Ability of Lemon Peel Polyphenol Extract in Human Primary Colon Cancer Cells
This study aims to exploit the anti-cancer properties of LPE using an in vitro system model of inflammation, consisting of IL-6-exposed human primary colon cancer cells. We first analyzed the effect of LPE on IL-6-induced cell migration and invasiveness by wound healing and Boyden chamber assay, respectively. The MMP-2 mRNA expression levels and gelatinolytic activity in the cell culture media were determined by q-PCR analysis and gelatin zymography, respectively, and finally, the effects of LPE on IL-6-induced JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathways have been investigated by Western blotting analysis. Our results show that LPE is a...
Source: Molecules - November 23, 2021 Category: Chemistry Authors: Valentina Pagliara Marina De Rosa Paola Di Donato Rosarita Nasso Antonio D ’Errico Francesca Cammarota Annarita Poli Mariorosario Masullo Rosaria Arcone Tags: Article Source Type: research
< em > Citrus < /em > Genus and Its Waste Utilization: A Review on Health-Promoting Activities and Industrial Application
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Oct 20;2021:2488804. doi: 10.1155/2021/2488804. eCollection 2021.ABSTRACTCitrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes, tangerines, and mandarins, whose production is increasing every year with the rise of consumer demand, are among the most popular fruits cultivated throughout the globe. Citrus genus belongs to the Rutaceae family and is known for its beneficial effects on health for centuries. These plant groups contain many beneficial nutrients and bioactive compounds. These compounds have antimicrobial, anticancer, antidiabetic, antiplatelet aggregation, and anti-inf...
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - November 19, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Usman Mir Khan Aysha Sameen Rana Muhammad Aadil Muhammad Shahid Serap Sezen Ali Zarrabi Betul Ozdemir Mustafa Sevindik Dilara Nur Kaplan Zeliha Selamoglu Alibek Ydyrys T Anitha Manoj Kumar Javad Sharifi-Rad Monica Butnariu Source Type: research
