Evaluation of two microcosm systems for co-treatment of LDPEoxo and lignocellulosic biomass for biochar production
Abstract
Background
The co-transformation of solid waste of natural and anthropogenic origin can be carried out through solid-state-fermentation systems to obtain bio-products with higher added value and lower environmental impact.
Pentosan Polysulfate Maculopathy: What Urologists Should Know in 2020
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Objective. To conduct a review of current literature to assess whether an association exists between Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium and the development of macular disease, as it is the only oral medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the management of interstitial cystitis.
Abnormal N-glycosylation of human lens epithelial cells in type-2 diabetes may contribute to cataract progression
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Purpose: In order to better understand cataract development, we analyzed the glycosylation profile of human lens epithelial cells (HLECs) from anterior lens capsules of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and non-diabetic (ND) patients undergoing routine cataract surgery.
Setting: Research Department of the Asociación para Evitar la Ceguera, Hospital “Dr. Luis Sánchez Bulnes”, Mexico.
Design: Experimental study.
Serum Uric Acid concentration is associated with insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion in adults at risk for Type 2 Diabetes
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Aims. Insulin resistance (IR) predisposes to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Although previous studies have associated serum uric acid concentration with IR in T2DM, its association with impaired insulin secretion and beta-cell dysfunction in subjects at risk for developing T2DM remains uncertain. Thus, we aimed to analyze the association of serum uric acid concentration with IR using surrogate insulin resistance/secretion and beta-cell function indices in subjects at risk for developing T2DM.