Background Zein, a byproduct of corn with renewable resources, unique hydrophobic/
hydrophilic character, film/fiber forming and antioxidant properties, is a promising …

Folic acid is a small molecule, also known as vitamin B 9. It is an essential compound
involved in important biochemical processes. It is widely used as a vector for targeted …

The design of new molecules for photochemical studies typically requires knowledge of
spectral features of pertinent chromophores beginning with the absorption spectrum (λabs) …

Antigen-presenting molecules, encoded by the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) and
CD1 family, bind peptide-and lipid-based antigens, respectively, for recognition by T cells …

Human skin pigmentation is the product of two clines produced by natural selection to adjust
levels of constitutive pigmentation to levels of UV radiation (UVR). One cline was generated …

Written by experienced and internationally renowned contributors, this is the fourth edition of
what has become the standard reference for cosmetic scientists and dermatologists seeking …

We expose it, cover it, paint it, tattoo it, scar it, and pierce it. Our intimate connection with the
world, skin protects us while advertising our health, our identity, and our individuality. This …

Humans are a colourful species of primate, with human skin, hair and eye coloration having
been influenced by a great variety of evolutionary forces throughout prehistory. Functionally …

Living Color is the first book to investigate the social history of skin color from prehistory to
the present, showing how our body's most visible trait influences our social interactions in …

Food grade proteins can be viewed as an adequate material for the preparation of
nanoparticles and microparticles. They offer several advantages such as their digestibility …