Magainin 2 induces bacterial cell death showing apoptotic properties. Lee W, Lee DG., Curr. Microbiol., 2014, 69, 794-801. Magainin 2 is pore-forming antimicrobial peptide on lipid matrix of bacterial membrane, secreted from the skin of the African clawed frog Xenopus laevis. The aim of this study was to investigate a new concept for antibacterial mechanisms called bacterial apoptosis-like cell death. We…
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Speaking to Argentinian media outlet TYC Sports, AS Monaco striker Radamel Falcao revealed that his plan for next season appears to be to return the Ligue 1 club for the 2016/17 season. “In February, Chelsea told me that they were no longer counting on me, so I will not be continuing with that club. You…
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Read moreLigue 1 Flops of the Season: Claudio Beauvue (Lyon)
In a five part series, GFFN Chief Features Writer Eric Devin names his top five flops of the Ligue 1 2015/16 season. First up, is Claudio Beauvue. Claudio Beauvue Club: Olympique Lyonnais From: EA Guingamp Fee: €4M Games: 19 Click Here: Canterbury Bulldogs Jersey Goals: 5 Assists: 2 Coming on as a second-half substitute for Alexandre…
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According to our colleagues at RMC, Ligue 1 outfit Toulouse have offered €3m for Lorient striker Benjamin Jeannot. Toulouse are looking to prepare for life after Wissam Ben Yedder, who is poised to join Sevilla. For the moment, Lorient have yet to respond to the offer. Click Here: all stars nrl rugby jersey
Read moreEco-friendly antifungal coatings on wood
Researchers describe the development of an eco-friendly antifungal coating by curing natural seed oils on wood. All studied oil-based coatings inhibited the fungal growth. Protective green coatings are advantageous because they are eco-friendly and sustainable. In a new study, three natural seed oils, tung, linseed and soybean, were used to investigate how coatings with different…
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Researchers found that the use of biogenic Cu nanoparticles in combination with a biocompatible process enables an environmentally friendly method of producing superhydrophobic coatings on steel surfaces. The study presents an eco-friendly approach for constructing superhydrophobic (S.H.) coatings on steel surfaces. The bio Сu nanoparticles are synthesized using a biogenic process. Two types of coatings,…
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