Lysosomal cysteine proteinase cathepsin B (CTB) is a member of the cysteine protease family known to participate in intracellular degradation processes and protein turnover in the lysosomes of healthy cells. Cathepsin B ...

In northwestern Ontario the Indigenous First Nations (FN) population have an increased prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD). There is an increased rate of infectious disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae ...

Lignin is one of the most abundant biopolymers on earth which has recently gained considerable attention due to its unique potentials to be used in many applications. Many efforts have been made in improving the compatibility ...

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), rigid rod-like nanoparticles, are derived from cellulose through acid hydrolysis and are considered as emerging nanomaterials according to their beneficial properties and commercial availability. ...

Hemicellulose, the second most abundant polymer in nature, has the great potential to be used for the production of biochemicals under the concept of biorefining. As hemicellulose is watersoluble, it can also be easily ...

With the rise of metabolic diseases including obesity and type 2 diabetes, the need to investigate one of the most dynamic endocrine organs is critical for combating these diseases. Adipose tissue (AT) exists predominantly ...

Natural products, including primary and secondary metabolites, are small molecules produced by any organism. As important sources of drug components, natural products may be isolated to small fractions with different ...

DNA preservation over the long term is a considerable problem for many fields that still lack a viable, cost-effective, long-term solution. The considerable amount of genetic material that is currently aging in facilities ...

Cellulases and glucose isomerases are vital enzymes in converting cellulose into fructose. Cellulases catalyze cellulose conversion to glucose, while glucose isomerase catalyzes the reversible isomerization of glucose ...

Membrane technology and phycoremediation, which utilizes algae for nutrient removal, are two major emerging technologies for wastewater treatment. Membrane photobioreactors (MPBRs) integrate these technologies and provide ...