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Biofilms

June 11, 2015 smitsa 0

Biofilms are complex, structured communities of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and are embedded in a self-produced extracellular matrix. This matrix is composed of polysaccharides, […]

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Xylazine

April 25, 2015 smitsa 3

The thiazine derivative, Xylazine (C12H16N2S) is a powerful sedative, muscle relaxant and analgesic for animals (Aziz and Martin, 1978; Derossi et al., 2003).It also finds […]

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Pterostilbene

September 29, 2014 smitsa 1

Pterostilbene is one of the stress metabolites produced by the grape, Vitis vinifera along with resveratrol, ε-viniferin, and α-viniferin in response to infection (Langcake, 1981). […]

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The Chemistry of Myoglobin

August 22, 2014 smitsa 0

Myoglobin is a protein found in muscle tissues of animals, including humans and poultry like chicken. It plays a crucial role in facilitating oxygen transport […]

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The Yeast: Candida tropicalis

June 2, 2014 smitsa 0

Candida tropicalis is a species of yeast belonging to the Candida genus. It is a common opportunistic pathogen that can cause infections in humans, particularly […]