Background: Recently, there has been an increasing in the impact of oral health on
atherosclerosis and subsequent cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study is to …

The objective of the present study was to establish if individuals with Diabetes Mellitus
(DM2) and periodontal diseases (gingivitis or periodontitis) presented an increase in the …

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 6-months consumption of green-
banana biomass on the LDL particle functionality in subjects with type 2 diabetes. Subjects …

This work presents a controlled study of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density
lipoprotein (HDL) structural changes due to in vitro oxidation with copper ions. The changes …

Phytosterols are natural components of plant-based foods used as supplements because of
their known cholesterol-lowering effect. However, their effects on lipoprotein subfractions …

ABSTRACT Z-scan technique is an effective tool for measuring the optical nonlinearity of the
materials. By using this technique the measurement was made for total protein and albumin …

The measurement of the blood glucose level utilizing the optical nonlinearity observed by a
single-optical beam Z-scan technique is proposed. The glucose level is calculated by …

Background This study aimed to explore the potential of the Z-scan technique to improve
accuracy in identifying SK-BR-3 and MCF-7 breast cancer cell lines. Methods Three in vitro …

Dopamine (DA) is a widely researched catecholamine best known for its role in motor,
motivation, addiction, and reward. Disruption in dopamine homeostasis and signaling within …

Bovine leukemia virus (BLV) is among the most widespread livestock pathogens in many
countries. Despite advances in understanding the pathogenesis of this disease, little is …