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Kaempferol

April 30, 2018 smitsa 0

Kaempferol (3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one) is an important natural flavonol. It is one of those compounds in the family of flavonoids which is sourced from fruits and vegetables […]

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The Physics of Fluid Flows

April 11, 2018 smitsa 0

Fluid flow is a fundamental aspect of physics and engineering, governing the motion of liquids and gases through various mediums. Understanding fluid flow is crucial […]

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Shakuyakukanzoto

March 12, 2018 smitsa 0

Shakuyakukanzoto (SKT) is a traditional Japanese kampo medicine, which consists of two herbal medicines, namely Paeoniae radix and Glycyrrhizae radix. SKT has been used to […]

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Tumourspheres

January 29, 2018 smitsa 0

Tumorspheres are three-dimensional structures formed by the aggregation of cancer cells and are utilized in cancer research to study various aspects of cancer biology, with […]

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Peptidoglycan

October 28, 2017 smitsa 0

Peptidoglycan is the essential cell wall material found mostly in Gram-positive bacteria. It is a linear glycan (carbohydrate) backbone cross-linked by peptide stems. This material […]

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The Chemical Synthesis of Oligonucleotides

October 28, 2017 smitsa 0

Introduction Oligonucleotides, short strands of nucleic acids, are pivotal in various fields including molecular biology, diagnostics, and therapeutics. Industrial-scale synthesis of oligonucleotides has become a […]

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Betuloside (Rhododendrin)

October 18, 2017 smitsa 0

Betuloside or rhododendrin is an arylbutanoid glycoside and phenylpropanoid. This means the sugar group is linked to a phenol. There is also a methylated variant […]

artemisia vulgaris (mugwort)

Artemisia vulgaris (Mugwort)

October 13, 2017 smitsa 0

Artemisia vulgaris (Family: Asteraceae) has more common names such as mugwort or felon wort. It is known throughout northern Europe as ‘the mother of all […]