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Antifungal activity of thionated analogues of nva-fmdp and lys-nva-fmdp
Publicationotrzymano dwa peptydy w których wiązanie amidowe łączące aminokwasy zamieniono na tioamidowe w wyniku kilkunastoetapowej syntezy chemicznej. do reakcji tionowania zastosowano odczynnik lawessona. otrzymane związki poddano badaniom aktywności z wykorzystaniem pięciu szczepów candida , w tym szczepów opornych na flukonazol. stwierdzono, ze obecniość wiązania tioamidowego znacznie obniża aktywność przeciwgrzybową testowanych związków...
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Desmuramylopeptydy - struktura i aktywność biologiczna = Desmuramylpeptide - structure and biological activity
PublicationWśród fragmentów bakteryjnych ścian komórkowych, ktore wzbudzają duże zainteresowanie, są tak zwane desmuramylopeptydy. Są to cząsteczki nie zawierające reszty kwasu muraminowego. W niniejszym artykule opisano desmuramylopeptydy, które z uwagi na swoje właściwości farmakologiczne, takie jak stymulowanie niespecyficznej odporności przeciwbakteryjnej, aktywność przeciwwirusową i przeciwnowotworową oraz synergistyczne oddziaływanie...
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Artificial Neural Networks for Prediction of Antibacterial Activity in Series of Imidazole Derivatives
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Evaluation of the Anti-Shigellosis Activity of Dietary Isothiocyanates in Galleria mellonella Larvae
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Counter-ion effect on antistaphylococcal activity and cytotoxicity of selected antimicrobial peptides
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Anticandidal Activity of Omiganan and Its Retro Analog Alone and in Combination with Fluconazole
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Assessment of Life Quality, Stress and Physical Activity Among Patients with Psoriasis
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The Novel Quantitative Assay for Measuring the Antibiofilm Activity of Volatile Compounds (AntiBioVol)
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Synthesis and Biological Activity of Strongly Fluorescent Tricyclic Analogues of Acyclovir and Ganciclovir
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Fluorescent Tricyclic Analogues of Acyclovir and Ganciclovir. A Structure−Antiviral Activity Study
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The Nutritional Value and Biological Activity of Concentrated Protein Fraction of Potato Juice
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Effect of psoriasis activity and topical treatment on serum lipocalin-2 levels
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Effect of Thermal Processing on Antioxidant Activity and Cytotoxicity of Waste Potato Juice
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Antimicrobial activity of 5-arylidene aromatic derivatives of hydantoin. Part 2
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Characterization and photocatalytic activity of rare earth metal-doped titanium dioxide
PublicationW publikacji została przedstawiona metoda otrzymywania fotokatalizatorów na bazie TiO2 modyfikowanego erbem i iterbem. Otrzymane nanocząstki zostały scharakteryzowane za pomocą powierzchni właściwej BET, objętości porów. Zostały przedstawione widma absorpcyjne UV-Vis oraz właściwości fluorescencyjne otrzymanych nanoproszków. Dokonano również przedstawienia wyników pomiaru aktywności fotokatalitycznej pod wpływem promieniowania...
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The activity of fused-iron catalyst doped with lithium oxide for ammonia synthesis
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Effect of Cobalt on the Activity of CuO/CeO2 Catalyst for the Selective Oxidation of CO
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Noble metal-modified titania with visible-light activity for the decomposition of microorganisms
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Preliminary studies of the chemical composition and cytotoxic activity of Hottonia palustris herb
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Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors: structure-activity relationship and kinetic studies on selected flavonoids
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Towards discovering human urban activity—tactics of human spatial behavior
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Evaluation of Receptor Affinity, Analgesic Activity and Cytotoxicity of a Hybrid Peptide, AWL3020
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Screening of antimicrobial activity of aqueous extracts of selected Potentilla L. species
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Titania Nanofiber Scaffolds with Enhanced Biointegration Activity—Preliminary In Vitro Studies
PublicationThe increasing need for novel bone replacement materials has been driving numerous studies on modifying their surface to stimulate osteogenic cells expansion and to accelerate bone tissue regeneration. The goal of the presented study was to optimize the production of titania-based bioactive materials with high porosity and defined nanostructure, which supports the cell viability and growth. We have chosen to our experiments TiO2...
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Synthesisand cytotoxic activity of conjugates of muramyl and normuramyl dipeptides with batracylin derivatives
PublicationOpisano syntezę analogów MDP oraz nor-MDP modyfikowanych w części peptydowej batracyliną i pochodnymi batracyliny. Opracowano udoskonaloną metodę syntezy batracyliny. Zaproponowana metoda pozwala na otrzymanie BAT w skali multi-gramowej. Zsyntetyzowane analogi nie wykazały aktywności cytotoksycznej w badaniach prowadzonych w NCI (Bethesda, USA). W testach in vitro przeprowadzonych w Akademii Medycznej w Gdańsku dwa analogi redukowały...
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Synthesis and antitumor activity of conjugates of muramyldipeptide or normuramyldipeptide with hydroxyacridine/acridone derivatives
PublicationOpisano syntezę analogów MDP oraz nor-MDP modyfikowanych w części peptydowej pochodnymi hydroksyakrydyny/akrydonu i dwóch analogów modyfikowanych pochodnymi 1-nitro-9-hydroksyetylo(propylo)aminoakrydyny. Tylko związki zawierające pochodne 1-nitro-9-hydroksyetylo(propylo)aminoakrydyny wykazały wysoką aktywność cytotoksyczną badaną na 60 liniach ludzkich komórek nowotworowych, na nowotwór prostaty i AIDS-related lymphoma (ARL). Związek...
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Structure and thermoelectric properties of Bi–Te alloys obtained by novel method of oxide substrates reduction
PublicationA novel method of thermoelectric materials fabrication has been developed. Oxide reagents have been melted at high temperature in air, quenched, milled to powder and reduced in hydrogen to form Bi–Te alloys. Structural and thermoelectric properties of samples have been investigated depending on initial composition and temperature of reduction process. Sample 25Bi2O3–75TeO2 reduced at 340 °C for 10 h has been found to be a p-type...
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The use of a one-step PCR method for the identification of Microsporum canis and Trichophyton mentagrophytes infection of pets
PublicationIntroduction: Dermatophytes are a closely related group of keratinophilic fungi. They encompass important etiological agents of superficial fungal infections. These fungi are able to invade keratinized tissues of humans and animals, causing dermatophytosis (ringworm) of hair, nails or skin. The aim: Traditional diagnostics of ringworm is based on morphological identification of cultured fungi and is time-consuming. Materials and methods:...
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Characterization of herbal teas containing lime flowers – Tiliae flos by HPTLC method with chemometric analysis
PublicationLinden trees are a source of food products called lime flowers (Tiliae flos), traditionally used in the form of infusion for the treatment of feverish colds and coughs. Lime flowers should include flowers of Tilia cordata Mill, T.x europaea L., and T. platyphyllos Scop. or a mixture of these. The aim of current research was to establish a fast, sensitive HPTLC (high-performance thin-layer chromatography) method that would allow...
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Nanosilver-loaded PMMA bone cement doped with different bioactive glasses – evaluation of cytocompatibility, antibacterial activity, and mechanical properties
PublicationNanosilver-loaded PMMA bone cement (BC-AgNp) is a novel cement developed as a replacement for conventional cements. Despite favorable properties and antibacterial activity, BC-AgNp still lacks biodegradability and bioactivity. Hence, we investigated the doping with bioactive glasses (BGs) to create a new bioactive BC characterized by time-varying porosity and gradual release of nanosilver. The BC Cemex was used as the base material...
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A Method for the Evaluation of Urban Freight Transport Models as a Tool for Improving the Delivery of Sustainable Urban Transport Policy
PublicationThe article presents a method which helps local authorities to evaluate urban freight transport models. Given the complex requirements for input data and the inability to supply them for most cities, a proper quantitative evaluation of model functionality may be quite difficult for local authorities. Freight transport models designed to support sustainable urban freight transport objectives are a particular example. To overcome...
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A new method of wind farm active power curve estimation based on statistical approach
PublicationThe purpose of this paper is to solve the wind farm active power estimation problem, introducing the method which is based on a statistical approach and robust fitting. The proposed algorithm uses a statistical approach and compared to existing ones- includes a wind direction as well as the influence of turbine start-up procedure on the estimation. The results show that additional estimation inputs i.e. the wind direction and the...
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Daytime Acute Non-Visual Alerting Response in Brain Activity Occurs as a Result of Short- and Long-Wavelengths of Light
PublicationVery recent preliminary findings concerning the alerting capacities of light stimulus with long-wavelengths suggest the existence of neural pathways other than melatonin suppression that trigger the nonvisual response. Though the nonvisual effects of light during the daytime have not been investigated thoroughly, they are definitely worth investigating. The purpose of the present study is to enrich existing evidence by describing...
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Novel approach to modeling spectral-domain optical coherence tomography with Monte Carlo method
PublicationNumerical modeling Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) systems is needed for optical setup optimization, development of new signal processing methods and assessment of impact of different physical phenomena inside the sample on OCT signal. The Monte Carlo method has been often used for modeling Optical Coherence Tomography, as it is a well established tool for simulating light propagation in scattering media. However, in this method...
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The In-House Method of Manufacturing a Low-Cost Heat Pipe with Specified Thermophysical Properties and Geometry
PublicationVarious types of heat pipes are available to purchase off the shelf, from various manufacturers, but most of them have strictly defined geometry and technical parameters. However, when there is a need to use a heat pipe (HP) with an unusual size and shape or working conditions other than the standard ones, it becomes very costly to order them from manufacturers, especially in small quantities, and only a few producers are willing...
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Deep eutectic solvent based method for analysis of Niclosamide in pharmaceutical and wastewater samples – A green analytical chemistry approach
PublicationThe paper presents a simple, but very effective and sensitive spectrophotometric method for trace analysis of Niclosamide based on liquid–liquid microextraction using deep eutectic solvents (DESs) prior to its quantification. Here, different DES systems, such as Choline chloride (ChCl) + Urea, ChCl + Citric acid, ChCl + Ethylene glycol and ChCl + Phenol, were synthesized and evaluated at different molar ratios, selecting ChCl + Phenol...
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Wave Method for Structural Health Monitoring: Testing Using Full-Scale Shake Table Experiment Data
PublicationAn algorithm of the wave method for structural health monitoring (SHM) is tested and calibrated using shake table experiment data of a full-scale, seven-story, reinforced-concrete building slice. The method is based on monitoring changes in the velocity of waves propagating vertically through the structure, identified by least-squares (LSQ) fit of beam models. The experiment was conducted by a team from the University of California,...
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Mutual Interaction between Temperature and DO Set Point on AOB and NOB Activity during Shortcut Nitrification in a Sequencing Batch Reactor in Terms of Energy Consumption Optimization
PublicationRecently, many wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) have had to deal with serious problems related to the restrictive requirements regarding the euent quality, as well as significant energy consumption associated with it. In this situation, mainstream deammonification and/or shortened nitrification-denitrification via nitrite (so-called “nitrite shunt”) is a new promising strategy. This study shows the mechanisms and operating conditions...
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Determination of pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables using QuEChERS sample preparation method
PublicationThe intensive development of agriculture means that more and more toxic organic and inorganic compounds are entering the environment. Because of their widespread use, environmental stability, selective toxicity and bioaccumulative capability, pesticides belong to the most hazardous substances contaminating the environment. They are particularly dangerous in fruits and vegetables, because they are one of the reasons why people are...
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A method for the three-dimensional and synchronous resolution of functional and spatial matters in architectural design
PublicationThe article discusses the issue of applied methods of teaching architectural design at Polish universities. The authors review the common methods based on conceptual drawings solving design problems in only two dimensions. After completing the floor plans' sketching process carried out in 2D way the 3D virtual models are made - seldom cardboard mock-ups - to illustrate the final spatial form of the designed object. At the Faculty...
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Analysis of ring cracks in ceramic rolling elements using the boundary element method
PublicationCeramic materials have been increasingly used in bearing technology for over a dozen years. This is due to the characteristic properties of ceramic materials such as: high hardness, corrosion resistance, the possibility of use in aggressive chemical environments, as well as due to the lower specific weight compared to steel materials. However, the use of ceramic materials is connected with many limitations. The main disadvantages...
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Synthesis of N-doped TiO2 nanoparticles with enhanced photocatalytic activity for 2,4-dichlorophenol degradation and H2 production
PublicationNitrogen-doped titanium dioxide (N-TiO2) nanoparticles were prepared using a modified sol-gel method. The as-prepared nanoparticles were characterized by state-of-the-art techniques for their optical, structural and morphological properties. The crystallite size, surface area and bandgap energy of reference TiO2 and N-TiO2 nanoparticles were found to be 16.1 and 10.9 nm, 83.6 and 131.8 m2 g−1 and 3.23 and 2.89 eV, respectively....
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SSFR Test of Synchronous Machine for Different Saturation Levels using Finite-Element Method
PublicationIn this paper the StandStill Frequency Response characteristics (SSFR) of saturated synchronous generator (SG) have been calculated using Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis. In order to validate proposed approach for unsaturated conditions FEM simulation from Flux2D software has been compared with the measurements performed on the 10 kVA, 4- poles synchronous machine ELMOR GCe64a of salient rotor construction, equipped with a...
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Processing of point cloud data retrieved from terrestrial laser scanning for structural modeling by Finite Element Method
PublicationFinite Element Method is one most popular contemporary method of strength analysis. The method is an advanced method for solving differential equations, based on discretization, which means that area is divided into finite elements. Each finite element has a solution of the equation approximated by specific functions and performing the actual calculations only for nodes of this division. Finite Element Method is widely used in...
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Enhanced photocatalytic activity of accordion-like layered Ti3C2 (MXene) coupled with Fe-modified decahedral anatase particles exposing {1 0 1} and {0 0 1} facets
PublicationNew composites consisting of decahedral anatase particles exposing {001} and {101} facets coupled with accordion-like layered Ti3C2 with boosted photocatalytic activity towards phenol and carbamazepine degradation were investigated. The photocatalysts were characterized with X-ray diffraction (XRD), diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DR/UV–Vis), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) specific surface area, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron...
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Measurements of Activity Coefficients at Infinite Dilution for Organic Solutes in the Ionic Liquids N-Ethyl- and N-Octyl-N-methylmorpholinium Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide. A Useful Tool for Solvent Selection
PublicationIn recent years, many papers describing ionic liquids (IL) as promising solvents in separation techniques have been published. The conscious choice of appropriate ionic liquid as absorption media in effective extraction of selected types of analytes requires deeper understanding of the analyte−IL interactions. Therefore, intensive research is conducted to determine the values of activity coefficient at infinite dilution, which...
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Regression points in non-intrusive polynomial chaos expansion method and D-optimal design
PublicationThe paper addresses selected issues of uncertainty quantification in the modelling of a system containing surgical mesh used in ventral hernia repair. Uncertainties in the models occur e.g. due to variability of abdominal wall properties among others. In order to include them, a non-intrusive regression-based polynomial chaos expansion method is employed. Its accuracy depends on the choice of regression points. In the study a relation...
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Coastline change-detection method using remote sensing satellite observation data
PublicationCoastal zones are not only the fundaments for local economics based on trade, shipping and transport services, but also a source of food, energy and resources. Apart from offering diverse opportunities for recreation and tourism, coastal zones provide protection against storms and other meteorological disturbances. Environmental information is also essential because of the direct influence on a country’s maritime zones, which are...
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Influence of Selected Saccharides on the Precipitation of Calcium-Vaterite Mixtures by the CO2 Bubbling Method
PublicationCalcium carbonate is a compound existing in living organisms and produced for many biomedical applications. In this work, calcium carbonate was synthesized by a CO2 bubbling method using ammonia as a CO2 absorption promotor. Glucose, fructose, sucrose, and trehalose were added into the reaction mixture to modify characteristics of precipitated calcium carbonate particles. To determine the polymorphic form of produced calcium carbonate...
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Standard deviation as the optimization criterion in the OptD method and its influence on the generated DTM
PublicationReduction of the measurement dataset is one of the current issues related to constantly developing technologies that provide large datasets, eg. laser scanning. It could seems that presence and evolution of processors computer, increase of hard drive capacity etc. is the solution for development of such large datasets. And in fact it is, however, the “lighter” datasets are easier to work with. Additionally, reduced datasets can...