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Angiotensin-I-converting enzyme and prolyl endopeptidase inhibitory peptides from marine processing by-products
(2011)
Like many natural resource-based processing industries, the seafood processing sector gives
rise to a significant volume of organic waste, Environmental issues, economic concerns and
legal restrictions regarding the ...
Synthesis and characterisation of novel astaxanthin metal complexes
(2015-10)
Astaxanthin is produced in a wide range of organisms, its extractability from the native
Irish brown crab (Cancer pagurus) was carried out using glacial acetic acid. The
extractable natural astaxanthin yield is quantified ...
Synthesis and characterisation of some osmium and ruthenium complexes and the application of Os(bpy)2-(pyridine-4-COOH)-CI in an electrochemical DNA biosensor
(2008)
This thesis details the synthesis and characterisation of seven osmium and ruthenium
bipyridyl complexes, reports on their electrochemical characteristics and outlines an
application for one of the synthesised complexes ...
Characterisation and investigation of alginate dressings containing hydrogen peroxide for the promotion of wound healing
(2011)
The care of chronic wounds carries a heavy financial burden on the healthcare industry,
with billons being spent annually on their treatment. This, coupled with a decreased
quality of life for sufferers, has led to an ...
High performance liquid chromatography method development and chemometric analysis of ecstasy and cocaine
(2011)
Consumption of illegal drugs of abuse remains a major social issue aligned with a
global law-enforcement priority. Forensic analysts are faced with the challenge of
continually developing sophisticated methods of ...
Factors affecting the concentration of domoic acid in scallop, pecten maximus
(2006)
Domoic acid, a neurotoxin produced by some Pseudo-nitzschia species, can accumulate
in shellfish, consumption of which can result in Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning. Since its
detection in Irish king scallop, Pecten maximus, ...
The interaction between A20 and the NR4A subfamily of nuclear receptors in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis
(2011)
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive inflammatory disease that affects nearly 1 %
of the world’s population. RA is characterized by inflammation of the synovial joints leading to
joint damage which can ...
Biological control of pyrenophora teres
(2005)
Pyrenophora teres the causal organism of barley net blotch disease is responsible for
substantial loss in crop yield with yield losses as high as 40% under favourable
conditions. Current control measures are achieved ...