The xanthophyll cycle is a photoprotective mechanism in plants and algae, which protects the photosynthetic system from excess light damage under abiotic stress.Zeaxanthin is considered to play a pivotal role in this process.In this study, the relative content of xanthophylls was determined using HPLC-MS/MS in Ulva prolifera exposed to different sa
Abstract Microglia provide protection against a range of brain infections including bacteria, viruses and parasites, but how these Wallets glial cells respond to fungal brain infections is poorly understood.We investigated the role of microglia in the context of cryptococcal meningitis, the most common cause of fungal meningitis in humans.Using a s
ObjectiveThis cross-sectional study employs Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to examine the relationships among psychological capital, mindfulness, and teacher burnout in a sample of 387 Chinese English as a Foreign Fasteners Language (EFL) educators.MethodsSelf-reported data were analyzed to investigate the direct and indirect effects of psychol
Acute Pancreatitis (AP) is a prevalent and rapidly progressive inflammatory disorder of the pancreas, often presenting with abdominal pain and elevated serum pancreatic enzymes.The present case report emphasises the crucial need for accurately diagnosing the underlying cause of Hypertriglyceridemic Pancreatitis (HTGP) in patients who Plates present
Vegetable oils have been used as metalworking fluids (MWFs) for many years, particularly in small-scale metalworking operations and in industries where environmental regulations are strict.Before the development of modern MWFs, vegetable oils were one of the most common lubricants used for metalworking tools.The use of vegetable oils can be traced