Bamboo charcoal mitigates oxidised LDL-induced foam cell formation via molecular interaction and adsorption: Evidence from in silico and in vitro studies.

Atherosclerosis is partially driven by the accumulation of oxidised low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL), which facilitates foam cell formation and vascular inflammation. This research examines the efficacy of bamboo charcoal (BC) as a bioactive agent for neutralising oxLDL using both in silico and in vitro methodologies. Molecular docking demonstrated significant binding affinities between BC and essential constituents of oxLDL, such as oxidised cholesterol and apolipoprotein B-100, facilitated by π-π stacking and electrostatic interactions.

Electro-Sensing Analysis for Parkinson's Disease Biomarker on Dual-Electrode Surface: Complemented by Molecular Docking.

This study was designed to improve the sensitivity, specificity, and selectivity of the electrochemical method of detecting Parkinson's disease by identifying alpha-synuclein as a biomarker using gold interdigitated electrodes (AuIDEs with and without surface modified with zinc oxide (ZnO). AuIDE modified with zinc oxide and AuIDE without zinc oxide were characterized using a scanning electron microscope, 3D profilometers, and a high-power microscope. Current-voltage measurements were performed for antigen-antibody interaction and targeted detection using a Keithley 6482 Picoammeter.

Effect of Isothermal Annealing on Sn Whisker Growth Behavior of Sn0.7Cu0.05Ni Solder Joint.

This paper presents an assessment of the effect of isothermal annealing of Sn whisker growth behavior on the surface of Sn0.7Cu0.05Ni solder joints using the hot-dip soldering technique.

The Effect of Polyethylene Glycol Addition on Wettability and Optical Properties of GO/TiO Thin Film.

Modification has been made to TiO thin film to improve the wettability and the absorption of light. The sol-gel spin coating method was successfully used to synthesize GO/TiO thin films using a titanium (IV) isopropoxide (TTIP) as a precursor. Different amounts of polyethylene glycol (PEG) (20 to 100 mg) were added into the parent sol solution to improve the optical properties and wettability of the GO/TiO thin film.

Stimulation of Innate and Adaptive Immune Cells with Graphene Oxide and Reduced Graphene Oxide Affect Cancer Progression.

Sole nanomaterials or nanomaterials bound to specific biomolecules have been proposed to regulate the immune system. These materials have now emerged as new tools for eliciting immune-based therapies to treat various cancers. Graphene, graphene oxide (GO) and reduced GO (rGO) are the latest nanomaterials among other carbon nanotubes that have attracted wide interest among medical industry players due to their extraordinary properties, inert-state, non-toxic and stable dispersion in a various solvent.

Synthesis and Conductivity Studies of Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA) by Co-Polymerization and Blending with Polyaniline (PANi).

Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is a lightweight insulating polymer that possesses good mechanical stability. On the other hand, polyaniline (PANi) is one of the most favorable conducting materials to be used, as it is easily synthesized, cost-effective, and has good conductivity. However, most organic solvents have restricted potential applications due to poor mechanical properties and dispersibility.

Effect of Ni on the Suppression of Sn Whisker Formation in Sn-0.7Cu Solder Joint.

The evolution of internal compressive stress from the intermetallic compound (IMC) CuSn growth is commonly acknowledged as the key inducement initiating the nucleation and growth of tin (Sn) whisker. This study investigates the effect of Sn-0.7Cu-0.