The formation of dextran deposits in sugared Brazilian cachaca was studied as a function of the time considering the effects of temperature, molecular weight (M(w)), visible light, pH, and the presence of Ca, Mg, Cu, and ...

The dextran molecular mass distribution profile in 77 sugar samples from Brazil and twelve insoluble deposits (alcoholic flocks) samples from sugared cachacas (Brazilian sugar cane spirit) is described in terms of ...

Respiratory syncytial virus is the major cause of acute lower respiratory tract illness in infants and young children. Because there is currently no licensed vaccine for RSV, there is a substantial interest in the ...

A comparative study of nine assay methods for dextransucrase and related enzymes has been made. A relatively widespread method for the reaction of dextransucrase with sucrose is the measurement of the reducing value of ...

A comparative study of nine assay methods for dextransucrase and related enzymes has been made. A relatively widespread method for the reaction of dextransucrase with sucrose is the measurement of the reducing value of ...

Praziquantel is an anthelmintic widely used in the treatment of schistosomiasis. Although a highly permeable drug, praziquantel is poorly soluble in water, limiting its bioavailability. Improving the solubility of poorly ...

Polysaccharides are widely used in food, pharmaceutical and many other industries. The chemical structure of polysaccharides can be as diverse as their origin, but they generally have a large number of hydroxyl groups, ...