Lectins comprise a heterogeneous class of proteins that recognize the carbohydrate moieties of glycoconjugates with high specificity.Numerous studies have shown that lectins are capable of recognizing specific carbohydrate moieties displayed by malignant cells or tissues.The present work was performed to investigate the effects of tepary bean (Phas
Computer Interactive Reminiscence and Conversation Aid (CIRCA)is an interactive conversation support for people living with dementia.CIRCA facilitates one-to-one conversations and caregiving relationships in formal care environments.Originally developed as a standalone device, a new web-based version of CIRCA has been created to increase availabili
Abstract Background The targeting accuracy of proton therapy (PT) for moving soft-tissue tumours is expected to greatly improve by real-time magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guidance.The integration of MRI and PT at the treatment isocenter would offer the opportunity of combining the unparalleled Swag soft-tissue contrast and real-time imaging capa
Natural polymers have shown tremendous potential towards the development of hydrogels with tissue regeneration properties.Among them, chitosan and dextran are polysaccharides widely applied in the wound dressing area owing to their mucoadhesiveness, biodegradability, hemostatic potential, and intrinsic antibacterial activity, while glycerol is a we