Numerous evidences indicate that Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are widely involved in the occurrence and development of diseases.Identifying the association between circRNAs and diseases plays a crucial role in exploring the pathogenesis of complex diseases and improving the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.However, due to the complex mechanisms betw
An updated and comprehensive review of the morphology, ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activity of Aster tataricus L. f
Ethnopharmacological relevance: Aster tataricus L.f., an extensively used herb in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 2000 years, is known as “Zi wan” or “Fan huncao”.Its dried root and rhizome hold great promise in the treatment of cough, asthma, tumor, inflammation, etc.Aim of the study: This literature review summarizes the morpho
Lead poisoning linked to occupational exposure - case reports
Introduction: Lead is one of the oldest widely used industrial metals.Throughout the ages, its significant toxicity caused poisoning of exposed people.Even today occupational exposure remains a significant hazard.Aim: The aim of the study is to depict the risk associated with lead exposure on the base of the case report.Methods: Patient’s medical
Inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes in Fresh Cheese Using Chitosan-Grafted Lactic Acid Packaging
A chitosan from biologically obtained chitin was successfully grafted with d,l-lactic acid (LA) in aqueous media using p-toluenesulfonic acid as catalyst to obtain a non-toxic, Connectors biodegradable packaging material that was characterized using scanning electron microscopy, water vapor permeability, and relative humidity (RH) losses.Additional
Toward the Madrid Code: nomenclatural proposals of Ukrainian botanists
The International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants is the document that regulates the nomenclature of taxa belonging to these groups of organisms, and thus it is crucially important for maintaining stability of scientific names applied to them.Stable, universal, and properly regulated nomenclature is a solid basis of biological tax