Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1715: High Volume-Per-Dose and Low Resistivity of Cobalt Nanowires Grown by Ga+ Focused Ion Beam Induced Deposition Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9121715 Authors: Sanz-Martín Magén Teresa The growth of ferromagnetic nanostructures by means of focused-Ga+-beam-induced deposition (Ga+-FIBID) using the Co2(CO)8 precursor has been systematically investigated. The work aimed to obtain growth conditions allowing for the simultaneous occurrence of high...
Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1716: Exogenous Production of Silver Nanoparticles by Tephrosia apollinea Living Plants under Drought Stress and Their Antimicrobial Activities Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9121716 Authors: Ali Mosa El-Keblawy Alawadhi Nanoparticle (NP) synthesis by biological systems is more cost-effective, safe, and environmentally friendly when compared to currently used chemical and physical methods. Although many studies have utilized different plant...
Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1714: Nanoparticles Assembled CdIn2O4 Spheres with High Sensing Properties towards n-Butanol Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9121714 Authors: Liu Zhang Wang Wang Chen Dong Cd/In-glycerate spheres are synthesized through a simple solvothermal method. After thermal treatment, these Cd/In-glycerates can be converted into CdIn2O4 spheres. Many characterization methods were performed to reveal the microstructure and morphology of the CdIn2O4....
Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1713: Biophysical Characterization of (Silica-coated) Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles for Hyperthermia Treatment Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9121713 Authors: Niklas Lucht Ralf P. Friedrich Sebastian Draack Christoph Alexiou Thilo Viereck Frank Ludwig Birgit Hankiewicz Magnetic hyperthermia is a technique that describes the heating of material through an external magnetic field. Classic hyperthermia is a medical condition where the human...
Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1712: Revealing Nanoindentation Size-Dependent Creep Behavior in a La-Based Metallic Glassy Film Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9121712 Authors: Ma Song Zhang We systematically studied nanoindentation size effect on creep deformation in a La-based metallic glassy film, including holding depth effect and indenter size effect. Creep displacement was mainly dependent on both holding strain and deformation volume beneath indenter. Under elastic holding,...
Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1711: Dynamics of Magnetic Fluids in Crossed DC and AC Magnetic Fields Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9121711 Authors: Alexander Pshenichnikov Alexander Lebedev Alexey O. Ivanov In this study, we derived the equations describing the dynamics of a magnetic fluid in crossed magnetic fields (bias and alternating probe fields), considering the field dependence of the relaxation times, interparticle interactions, and demagnetizing field has been derived....
Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1710: Bacterial Cellulose and Emulsified AESO Biocomposites as an Ecological Alternative to Leather Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9121710 Authors: Fernandes Souto Gama Dourado This research investigated the development of bio-based composites comprising bacterial cellulose (BC), as obtained by static culture, and acrylated epoxidized soybean oil (AESO) as an alternative to leather. AESO was first emulsified; polyethylene glycol (PEG), polydimethylsiloxane...
Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1709: Evaluation of the Cytotoxicity and Oxidative Stress Response of CeO2-RGO Nanocomposites in Human Lung Epithelial A549 Cells Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9121709 Authors: Maqusood Ahamed Mohd Javed Akhtar M. A. Majeed Khan ZabnAllah M. Alaizeri Hisham A. Alhadlaq Graphene-based nanocomposites have attracted enormous interest in nanomedicine and environmental remediation, owing to their unique characteristics. The increased production and...
Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1708: Antioxidant Activity of Graphene Quantum Dots Prepared in Different Electrolyte Environments Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9121708 Authors: Lin Zhao Yingmin Wang Yan Li Antioxidants can reduce or inhibit damage such as oxidative decay caused by elevated levels of free radicals. Therefore, pursuing antioxidants with excellent properties has attracted more and more attention. Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) are considered a promising material because...
Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1706: Bilayer MoSe2/HfS2 Nanocomposite as a Potential Visible-Light-Driven Z-Scheme Photocatalyst Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9121706 Authors: Biao Wang Xiaotian Wang Peng Wang Tie Yang Hongkuan Yuan Guangzhao Wang Hong Chen Visible-light-driven photocatalytic overall water splitting is deemed to be an ideal way to generate clean and renewable energy. The direct Z-scheme photocatalytic systems, which can realize the effective separation...
Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1707: Cellulose Nanocrystals to Improve Stability and Functional Properties of Emulsified Film Based on Chitosan Nanoparticles and Beeswax Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9121707 Authors: Wardhono Pinem Kustiningsih Agustina Oudet Lefebvre Clausse Saleh Guénin The framework of this work was to develop an emulsion-based edible film based on a chitosan nanoparticle matrix with cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) as a stabilizer and...
Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1702: Effects of Preparation Method on the Physicochemical Properties of Cationic Nanocellulose and Starch Nanocomposites Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9121702 Authors: Lina Han Wentao Wang Rui Zhang Haizhou Dong Jingyuan Liu Lingrang Kong Hanxue Hou Nanocellulose (NC) has attracted attention in recent years for the advantages offered by its unique characteristics. In this study, the effects of the preparation method on the properties of...
Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1704: Dual-Stimuli Responsive Carbon Nanotube Sponge-PDMS Amphibious Actuator Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9121704 Authors: Yu Yufeng Xuequan Li-Hua A dual-stimuli responsive soft actuator based on the three-dimensional (3D) porous carbon nanotube (CNT) sponge and its composite with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) was developed, which can realize both electrothermal and electrochemical actuation. The bimorph actuator exhibited a bending curvature...
Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1703: Chitosan-Derived Porous Activated Carbon for the Removal of the Chemical Warfare Agent Simulant Dimethyl Methylphosphonate Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9121703 Authors: Yu Son Yoo Cha Lee Kim Methods for the rapid removal of chemical warfare agents are of critical importance. In this work, a porous activated carbon material (C-PAC) was prepared from chitosan flakes via single-step potassium carbonate (K2CO3) activation for the...
Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1705: The Electronic and Optical Properties of InSe-GeTe Heterobilayer via Applying Biaxial Strain Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9121705 Authors: Yang Sun Gu Xie Ding Zhang Wang Hua Ni Fan Gu A comprehensive insight into the electronic and optical properties of small-lattice-mismatched InSe-GeTe heterobilayer (HBL) is performed based on the density functional theory (DFT) with van der Waals corrections from first-principles...
Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1699: Simultaneous Removal and Recovery of Metal Ions and Dyes from Wastewater through Montmorillonite Clay Mineral Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9121699 Authors: Parisi Lazzara Merli Milioto Princivalle Sciascia The main objective of this work was to evaluate the potential of Montmorillonite nanoclay (Mt), readily and inexpensively available, for the simultaneous adsorption (and removal) of two classes of pollutants: metal ions and...
Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1701: Sub-Micropillar Spacing Modulates the Spatial Arrangement of Mouse MC3T3-E1 Osteoblastic Cells Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9121701 Authors: Ghezzi Lagonegro Fukata Parisi Calestani Galli Salviati Macaluso Rossi Surface topography is one of the main factors controlling cell responses on implanted devices and a proper definition of the characteristics that optimize cell behavior may be crucial to improve the clinical...
Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1700: An Nd3+-Sensitized Upconversion Fluorescent Sensor for Epirubicin Detection Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9121700 Authors: Jingwen Mo Long Shen Qian Xu Jiaying Zeng Jingjie Sha Tao Hu Kedong Bi Yunfei Chen We describe here an Nd3+-sensitized upconversion fluorescent sensor for epirubicin (EPI) detection in aqueous solutions under 808 nm laser excitation. The upconversion fluorescence of nanoparticles is effectively quenched in...
Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1697: Impact of Oxalate Ligand in Co-Precipitation Route on Morphological Properties and Phase Constitution of Undoped and Rh-Doped BaTiO3 Nanoparticles Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9121697 Authors: Roussin Lontio Fomekong Shujie You Francesco Enrichi Alberto Vomiero Bilge Saruhan In order to design and tailor materials for a specific application like gas sensors, the synthesis route is of great importance. Undoped and rhodium-doped barium titanate...
Nanomaterials, Vol. 9, Pages 1698: Facile Preparation of Pd/UiO-66-v for the Conversion of Furfuryl Alcohol to Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol under Mild Conditions in Water Nanomaterials doi: 10.3390/nano9121698 Authors: Yanliang Yang Dongsheng Deng Dong Sui Yanfu Xie Dongmi Li Ying Duan The hydrogenation of furan ring in the biomass-derived furans is of great importance for the conversion of biomass to valuable chemicals. Fabrication of high activity and selectivity catalyst...
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Nutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 2906: Vitamin D Concentration during Early Pregnancy and Adverse Outcomes among HIV-Negative Women in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania: A Case-Control Study Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu11122906 Authors: Aneth V. Kalinjuma Anne Marie Darling Christopher R. Sudfeld Ferdinand Mugusi Julie Wright Ajibola I. Abioye Said Aboud Chloe McDonald Ellen Hertzmark Kevin C. Kain Wafaie W. Fawzi We examined the associations of plasma vitamin D concentration...
Nutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 2904: Evidence That Calebin A, a Component of Curcuma Longa Suppresses NF-B Mediated Proliferation, Invasion and Metastasis of Human Colorectal Cancer Induced by TNF-β (Lymphotoxin) Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu11122904 Authors: Buhrmann Popper Kunnumakkara Aggarwal Shakibaei Objective: Natural polyphenol Calebin A has been recently discovered as a novel derivate from turmeric with anti-cancer potential. Pro-inflammatory cytokine TNF-β...
Nutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 2905: Food Sources of Potassium in the Average Polish Diet Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu11122905 Authors: Górska-Warsewicz Rejman Laskowski Kowalcze The aim of this study was to identify the food sources of potassium in the average Polish diet based on the data from the 2016 Household Budget Survey conducted on the representative sample of the Polish population (36,886 households, n = 99,230). This survey is organized by the Central Statistical Office...
Nutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 2902: Maternal Obesity in Mice Exacerbates the Allergic Inflammatory Response in the Airways of Male Offspring Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu11122902 Authors: e-Lacerda Teixeira Bordin Antunes Anhê : It was previously demonstrated that non-allergen-sensitized rodents born to mothers exposed to a high-fat diet (HFD) spontaneously develop lower respiratory compliance and higher respiratory resistance. In the present study, we sought to determine if...
Nutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 2903: Combined Treatment with Omega-3 Fatty Acid and Cholecalciferol Increases 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Levels by Modulating Dysregulation of Vitamin D Metabolism in 5/6 Nephrectomy Rats Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu11122903 Authors: Su Mi Lee Mi Hwa Lee Young Ki Son Seong Eun Kim Won Suk An The protein 1α-hydroxylase (CYP27B1) was expressed in liver and omega-3 fatty acid (FA) elevated 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D [1,25(OH)2D] levels in dialysis...
Nutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 2900: Vitamin E Supplementation and Mitochondria in Experimental and Functional Hyperthyroidism: A Mini-Review Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu11122900 Authors: Gaetana Napolitano Gianluca Fasciolo Sergio Di Meo Paola Venditti Mitochondria are both the main sites of production and the main target of reactive oxygen species (ROS). This can lead to mitochondrial dysfunction with harmful consequences for the cells and the whole organism, resulting in metabolic...
Nutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 2901: The Impact of Herbs and Spices on Increasing the Appreciation and Intake of Low-Salt Legume-Based Meals Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu11122901 Authors: Anestis Dougkas Marine Vannereux Agnès Giboreau Flavoring using blends of herbs and spices (H&S) instead of salt may be a promising approach to increase legume consumption and reduce salt content in foods. This study examines the effects of H&S on the appreciation and intake of low-salt...
Nutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 2899: Associations of Sleep with Food Cravings, Diet, and Obesity in Adolescence Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu11122899 Authors: Chelsea L. Kracht Jean-Philippe Chaput Corby K. Martin Catherine M. Champagne Peter T. Katzmarzyk Amanda E. Staiano Background: Sleep and dietary intake/quality can contribute to excess weight gain, but food cravings may influence these relationships. This cross-sectional study examined the relationship of adolescents’...
Nutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 2898: Poor Oral Health as a Determinant of Malnutrition and Sarcopenia Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu11122898 Authors: Domenico Azzolino Pier Carmine Passarelli Paolo De Angelis Giovan Battista Piccirillo Antonio D’Addona Matteo Cesari Aging is accompanied by profound changes in many physiological functions, leading to a decreased ability to cope with stressors. Many changes are subtle, but can negatively affect nutrient intake, leading to overt malnutrition....
Nutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 2897: High Hydration Factor in Older Hispanic-American Adults: Possible Implications for Accurate Body Composition Estimates Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu11122897 Authors: Rogelio González-Arellanes Rene Urquidez-Romero Alejandra Rodríguez-Tadeo Julián Esparza-Romero Rosa-Olivia Méndez-Estrada Erik Ramírez-López Alma-Elizabeth Robles-Sardin Bertha-Isabel Pacheco-Moreno Heliodoro Alemán-Mateo Age- and obesity-related body composition changes...
Nutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 2896: Sodium, Potassium and Iodine Intake, in A National Adult Population Sample of the Republic of Moldova Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu11122896 Authors: D’Elia Obreja Ciobanu Breda Jewell Cappuccio In the Republic of Moldova, more than half of all deaths due to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are caused by cardiovascular disease (CVD). Excess salt (sodium) and inadequate potassium intakes are associated with high CVD. Moreover, salt iodisation...
Nutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 2893: Comparison of the Acute Postprandial Circulating B-Vitamin and Vitamer Responses to Single Breakfast Meals in Young and Older Individuals: Preliminary Secondary Outcomes of a Randomized Controlled Trial Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu11122893 Authors: Pankaja Sharma Nicola Gillies Shikha Pundir Chantal A. Pileggi James F. Markworth Eric B. Thorstensen David Cameron-Smith Amber M. Milan B-vitamin deficiency is common in ageing populations...
Nutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 2895: Lotus Seedpod Extracts Reduced Lipid Accumulation and Lipotoxicity in Hepatocytes Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu11122895 Authors: Yen-Tze Liu Yen-Hsun Lai Hui-Hsuan Lin Jing-Hsien Chen Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is closely associated with metabolic disorders, including hepatic lipid accumulation and lipotoxicity. Plant-derived polyphenols have attracted considerable attention in the prevention of NAFLD. Lotus seedpod, rich in polyphenols,...
Nutrients, Vol. 11, Pages 2894: Anti-Atherosclerotic Properties of Wild Rice in Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor Knockout Mice: The Gut Microbiome, Cytokines, and Metabolomics Study Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu11122894 Authors: Mohammed H. Moghadasian Ramandeep Kaur Kayla Kostal Akhila A. Joshi Mahboubeh Molaei Khuong Le Gabor Fischer Francesca Bonomini Gaia Favero Rita Rezzani Branden S. J. Gregorchuk Vanessa Leung-Shing Michelle Wuzinski Andy I. Seo Denice...
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Pathogens, Vol. 8, Pages 278: Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans Biofilm Reduces Gingival Epithelial Cell Keratin Expression in an Organotypic Gingival Tissue Culture Model Pathogens doi: 10.3390/pathogens8040278 Authors: Beklen Torittu Ihalin Pöllänen Epithelial cells express keratins, which are essential for the structural integrity and mechanical strength of the cells. In the junctional epithelium (JE) of the tooth, keratins such as K16, K18, and K19, are expressed,...
Pathogens, Vol. 8, Pages 277: High Adhesion and Increased Cell Death Contribute to Strong Biofilm Formation in Klebsiella pneumoniae Pathogens doi: 10.3390/pathogens8040277 Authors: Desai Sanghrajka Gajjar Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kp), is a frequent cause of hospital and community-acquired infections and WHO had declared it as a “priority pathogen”. Biofilm is a major virulence factor of Kp and yet the mechanism of strong biofilm formation in Kp is unclear....
Pathogens, Vol. 8, Pages 279: Generation and Immunogenicity of a Recombinant Pseudorabies Virus Co-Expressing Classical Swine Fever Virus E2 Protein and Porcine Circovirus Type 2 Capsid Protein Based on Fosmid Library Platform Pathogens doi: 10.3390/pathogens8040279 Authors: Muhammad Abid Teshale Teklue Yongfeng Li Hongxia Wu Tao Wang Hua-Ji Qiu Yuan Sun Pseudorabies (PR), classical swine fever (CSF), and porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2)-associated disease (PCVAD) are...
Pathogens, Vol. 8, Pages 276: The Prevalence of HSV, HHV-6, HPV and Mycoplasma genitalium in Chlamydia trachomatis positive and Chlamydia trachomatis Negative Urogenital Samples among Young Women in Finland Pathogens doi: 10.3390/pathogens8040276 Authors: Korhonen Hokynar Eriksson Natunen Paavonen Lehtinen Puolakkainen Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma genitalium, herpes simplex virus (HSV) and human papillomavirus (HPV) cause sexually transmitted infections....
Pathogens, Vol. 8, Pages 275: Characterization of the Barley Net Blotch Pathosystem at the Center of Origin of Host and Pathogen Pathogens doi: 10.3390/pathogens8040275 Authors: Moshe Ronen Hanan Sela Eyal Fridman Rafael Perl-Treves Doris Kopahnke Alexandre Moreau Roi Ben-David Arye Harel Net blotch (NB) is a major disease of barley caused by the fungus Pyrenophora teres f. teres (Ptt), and P. teres f. maculata (Ptm). Ptt and Ptm infect the cultivated crop (Hordeum...
Pathogens, Vol. 8, Pages 273: Immunosuppressive Compounds Affect the Fungal Growth and Viability of Defined Aspergillus Species Pathogens doi: 10.3390/pathogens8040273 Authors: Stanislaw Schmidt Michael Hogardt Asuman Demir Frauke Röger Thomas Lehrnbecher Immunosuppressive drugs are administered to a number of patients; e.g., to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients. Immunosuppressive drugs impair the immune system and thus increase the risk of invasive...
Pathogens, Vol. 8, Pages 274: The Transcriptional Profile of Trichophyton rubrum Co-Cultured with Human Keratinocytes Shows New Insights about Gene Modulation by Terbinafine Pathogens doi: 10.3390/pathogens8040274 Authors: Monise Fazolin Petrucelli Josie Budag Matsuda Kamila Peroni Pablo Rodrigo Sanches Wilson Araújo Silva Rene Oliveira Beleboni Nilce Maria Martinez-Rossi Mozart Marins Ana Lúcia Fachin The dermatophyte Trichophyton rubrum is the main causative...
Pathogens, Vol. 8, Pages 272: Ionomic Differences between Susceptible and Resistant Olive Cultivars Infected by Xylella fastidiosa in the Outbreak Area of Salento, Italy Pathogens doi: 10.3390/pathogens8040272 Authors: Giusy D’Attoma Massimiliano Morelli Pasquale Saldarelli Maria Saponari Annalisa Giampetruzzi Donato Boscia Vito Nicola Savino Leonardo De La Fuente Paul A. Cobine Olive quick decline syndrome (OQDS) is a devastating disease of olive trees in the...
Pathogens, Vol. 8, Pages 271: Control of Gray Mold on Clamshell-Packaged ‘Benitaka’ Table Grapes Using Sulphur Dioxide Pads and Perforated Liners Pathogens doi: 10.3390/pathogens8040271 Authors: Osmar Jose Chaves Junior Khamis Youssef Renata Koyama Saeed Ahmed Allan Ricardo Dominguez Débora Thaís Mühlbeier Sergio Ruffo Roberto The use of vented clamshells has become popular in the packaging of grapes for local and international markets. The aim of this study is to evaluate...
Pathogens, Vol. 8, Pages 270: Detection of Cathelicidin-1 in the Milk as an Early Indicator of Mastitis in Ewes Pathogens doi: 10.3390/pathogens8040270 Authors: Katsafadou Tsangaris Vasileiou Ioannidi Anagnostopoulos Billinis Fragkou Papadopoulos Mavrogianni Michael Addis Fthenakis The objective of the study was the investigation of the behaviour of cathelicidin-1 in the milk after experimental infection with two prominent bacterial pathogens...
Pathogens, Vol. 8, Pages 269: Piscirickettsia salmonis Cryptic Plasmids: Source of Mobile DNA and Virulence Factors Pathogens doi: 10.3390/pathogens8040269 Authors: Ortiz-Severín Travisany Maass Chávez Cambiazo Four large cryptic plasmids were identified in the salmon pathogen Piscirickettsia salmonis reference strain LF-89. These plasmids appeared highly novel, with less than 7% nucleotidic identity to the nr plasmid database. Plasmid copy number analysis revealed that...
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