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Iñiguez-Moreno M, Pizaña-Aranda JJP, Ramírez-Gamboa D, Ramírez-Herrera CA, Araújo RG, Flores-Contreras EA, Iqbal HMN, Parra-Saldívar R, Melchor-Martínez EM. Enhancing pectin extraction from orange peel through citric acid-assisted optimization based on a dual response. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 263:130230. [PMID: 38373564 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
Abstract
Pectin is widely used in several products in the industry. Conventionally, strong and harmful acids are used for its extraction. This study optimized the extraction of orange peel's pectin using citric acid, considering yield and degree of esterification (DE) as response variables. Proximal analyses were performed, and the samples were subjected to a Box-Behnken design on three central points, considering as variables the temperature, time, and pH. The results of proximate analyses of the orange peels revealed 11.76 % moisture content, 87.26 % volatiles, 0.09 % ash, 50.45 % soluble carbohydrates, 70.60 % total carbohydrates, 0.89 % fixed carbon, 5.35 % lipids, and 36.75 mg GAE/g of phenolic compounds. The resulting second-order polynomial model described the relation of the input and output variables related to each other. The best performance to obtain a higher yield (18.18 %) of high methoxyl pectin (DE 50 %) was set at 100 °C/30 min/pH 2.48. Pectin showed antioxidant properties by ABTS and DPPH assays and similar thermal properties to the commercial polymer. Its equivalent weight was 1219.51 mol/g, and the methoxyl and anhydrouronic acid were 2.23 and 67.10 %, respectively. Hence, pectin extraction with citric acid results in a high-quality polymer and could be used as a gelling agent, stabilizer, or texturizer in food products.
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- Maricarmen Iñiguez-Moreno
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School and Engineering and Science, 64849, Mexico; Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School and Engineering and Science, 64849, Mexico; Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School and Engineering and Science, 64849, Mexico; Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School and Engineering and Science, 64849, Mexico; Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School and Engineering and Science, 64849, Mexico; Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School and Engineering and Science, 64849, Mexico; Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School and Engineering and Science, 64849, Mexico; Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School and Engineering and Science, 64849, Mexico; Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, 64849, Mexico.
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Flores-Contreras EA, Carrasco-González JA, Linhares DCL, Corzo CA, Campos-Villalobos JI, Henao-Díaz A, Melchor-Martínez EM, Iqbal HMN, González-González RB, Parra-Saldívar R, González-González E. Emergent Molecular Techniques Applied to the Detection of Porcine Viruses. Vet Sci 2023; 10:609. [PMID: 37888561 PMCID: PMC10610968 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci10100609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Molecular diagnostic tests have evolved very rapidly in the field of human health, especially with the arrival of the recent pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. However, the animal sector is constantly neglected, even though accurate detection by molecular tools could represent economic advantages by preventing the spread of viruses. In this regard, the swine industry is of great interest. The main viruses that affect the swine industry are described in this review, including African swine fever virus (ASFV), porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), and porcine circovirus (PCV), which have been effectively detected by different molecular tools in recent times. Here, we describe the rationale of molecular techniques such as multiplex PCR, isothermal methods (LAMP, NASBA, RPA, and PSR) and novel methods such as CRISPR-Cas and microfluidics platforms. Successful molecular diagnostic developments are presented by highlighting their most important findings. Finally, we describe the barriers that hinder the large-scale development of affordable, accessible, rapid, and easy-to-use molecular diagnostic tests. The evolution of diagnostic techniques is critical to prevent the spread of viruses and the development of viral reservoirs in the swine industry that impact the possible development of future pandemics and the world economy.
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- Elda A. Flores-Contreras
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo Leon, Mexico; (E.A.F.-C.); (E.M.M.-M.); (H.M.N.I.)
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
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- Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA;
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- Veterinary Population Medicine Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55455, USA;
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo Leon, Mexico; (E.A.F.-C.); (E.M.M.-M.); (H.M.N.I.)
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo Leon, Mexico; (E.A.F.-C.); (E.M.M.-M.); (H.M.N.I.)
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo Leon, Mexico; (E.A.F.-C.); (E.M.M.-M.); (H.M.N.I.)
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo Leon, Mexico; (E.A.F.-C.); (E.M.M.-M.); (H.M.N.I.)
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo Leon, Mexico; (E.A.F.-C.); (E.M.M.-M.); (H.M.N.I.)
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Iñiguez-Moreno M, González-González RB, Flores-Contreras EA, Araújo RG, Chen WN, Alfaro-Ponce M, Iqbal HMN, Melchor-Martínez EM, Parra-Saldívar R. Nano and Technological Frontiers as a Sustainable Platform for Postharvest Preservation of Berry Fruits. Foods 2023; 12:3159. [PMID: 37685092 PMCID: PMC10486450 DOI: 10.3390/foods12173159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Berries are highly perishable and susceptible to spoilage, resulting in significant food and economic losses. The use of chemicals in traditional postharvest protection techniques can harm both human health and the environment. Consequently, there is an increasing interest in creating environmentally friendly solutions for postharvest protection. This article discusses various approaches, including the use of "green" chemical compounds such as ozone and peracetic acid, biocontrol agents, physical treatments, and modern technologies such as the use of nanostructures and molecular tools. The potential of these alternatives is evaluated in terms of their effect on microbial growth, nutritional value, and physicochemical and sensorial properties of the berries. Moreover, the development of nanotechnology, molecular biology, and artificial intelligence offers a wide range of opportunities to develop formulations using nanostructures, improving the functionality of the coatings by enhancing their physicochemical and antimicrobial properties and providing protection to bioactive compounds. Some challenges remain for their implementation into the food industry such as scale-up and regulatory policies. However, the use of sustainable postharvest protection methods can help to reduce the negative impacts of chemical treatments and improve the availability of safe and quality berries.
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- Maricarmen Iñiguez-Moreno
- School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico; (M.I.-M.); (R.B.G.-G.); (E.A.F.-C.); (R.G.A.); (H.M.N.I.); (R.P.-S.)
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico; (M.I.-M.); (R.B.G.-G.); (E.A.F.-C.); (R.G.A.); (H.M.N.I.); (R.P.-S.)
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico; (M.I.-M.); (R.B.G.-G.); (E.A.F.-C.); (R.G.A.); (H.M.N.I.); (R.P.-S.)
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico; (M.I.-M.); (R.B.G.-G.); (E.A.F.-C.); (R.G.A.); (H.M.N.I.); (R.P.-S.)
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- Food Science and Technology Programme, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637459, Singapore;
- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637459, Singapore
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- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Tlalpan, Mexico City 14380, Mexico;
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- School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico; (M.I.-M.); (R.B.G.-G.); (E.A.F.-C.); (R.G.A.); (H.M.N.I.); (R.P.-S.)
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico; (M.I.-M.); (R.B.G.-G.); (E.A.F.-C.); (R.G.A.); (H.M.N.I.); (R.P.-S.)
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico; (M.I.-M.); (R.B.G.-G.); (E.A.F.-C.); (R.G.A.); (H.M.N.I.); (R.P.-S.)
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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Nájera-Martínez EF, Flores-Contreras EA, Araújo RG, Iñiguez-Moreno M, Sosa-Hernández JE, Iqbal HMN, Pastrana LM, Melchor-Martínez EM, Parra-Saldívar R. Microencapsulation of Gallic Acid Based on a Polymeric and pH-Sensitive Matrix of Pectin/Alginate. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3014. [PMID: 37514404 PMCID: PMC10384038 DOI: 10.3390/polym15143014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The encapsulation of gallic acid (GA) through several methods has enhanced its shelf life and facilitated industrial applications. Polymeric matrices made of alginate and pectin were evaluated to encapsulate GA via spray drying. The pH-responsive release mechanism was monitored to validate the matrices' performances as wall materials and extend the bioactive compound stability. The microcapsules produced were characterized via scanning electron microscopy (SEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and cyclic voltammetry (CV). The retention and encapsulation efficiency ranges were 45-82% and 79-90%, respectively. The higher values were reached at 3 and 0.75% (w/v) pectin and sodium alginate, respectively. The scanning electron microscopy showed smooth spherical capsules and the average particle size ranged from 1327 to 1591 nm. Their performance and stability were evaluated with optimal results at a pH value of 7 throughout the investigation period. Therefore, this work demonstrated the suitability of gallic acid encapsulation via spray drying using pectin and alginate, which are biopolymers that can be obtained from circular economy processes starting from agro-industrial biomass. The developed formulations provide an alternative to protecting and controlling the release of GA, promoting its application in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries and allowing for the release of compounds with high bioactive potential.
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- School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- Food Processing and Nutrition Group, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga s/n, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal
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- School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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Flores-Contreras EA, Araújo RG, Rodríguez-Aguayo AA, Guzmán-Román M, García-Venegas JC, Nájera-Martínez EF, Sosa-Hernández JE, Iqbal HMN, Melchor-Martínez EM, Parra-Saldivar R. Polysaccharides from the Sargassum and Brown Algae Genus: Extraction, Purification, and Their Potential Therapeutic Applications. Plants (Basel) 2023; 12:2445. [PMID: 37447006 DOI: 10.3390/plants12132445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
Abstract
Brown macroalgae represent one of the most proliferative groups of living organisms in aquatic environments. Due to their abundance, they often cause problems in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, resulting in health problems in humans and the death of various aquatic species. To resolve this, the application of Sargassum has been sought in different research areas, such as food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, since Sargassum is an easy target for study and simple to obtain. In addition, its high content of biocompounds, such as polysaccharides, phenols, and amino acids, among others, has attracted attention. One of the valuable components of brown macroalgae is their polysaccharides, which present interesting bioactivities, such as antiviral, antimicrobial, and antitumoral, among others. There is a wide variety of methods of extraction currently used to obtain these polysaccharides, such as supercritical fluid extraction (SFE), pressurized liquid extraction (PLE), subcritical water extraction (SCWE), ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE), and microwave-assisted extraction (MAE). Therefore, this work covers the most current information on the methods of extraction, as well as the purification used to obtain a polysaccharide from Sargassum that is able to be utilized as alginates, fucoidans, and laminarins. In addition, a compilation of bioactivities involving brown algae polysaccharides in in vivo and in vitro studies is also presented, along with challenges in the research and marketing of Sargassum-based products that are commercially available.
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- Elda A Flores-Contreras
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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Parra-Arroyo L, González-González RB, Chavez-Santoscoy RA, Flores-Contreras EA, Parra-Saldívar R, Martínez EMM, Iqbal HM. Magnetic nanomaterials assisted nanobiocatalysis to abate groundwater pollution. MethodsX 2023; 10:102161. [PMID: 37077891 PMCID: PMC10106955 DOI: 10.1016/j.mex.2023.102161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Magnetic nanoparticles are of great interest for research as they have a wide range of applications in biotechnology, environmental science, and biomedicine. Magnetic nanoparticles are ideal for magnetic separation, improving catalysis's speed and reusability by immobilizing enzymes. Nanobiocatalysis allows the removal of persistent pollutants in a viable, cost-effective and eco-friendly manner, transforming several hazardous compounds in water into less toxic derivatives. Iron oxide and graphene oxide are the preferred materials used to confer nanomaterials their magnetic properties for this purpose as they pair well with enzymes due to their biocompatibility and functional properties. This review describes the most common synthesis methods for magnetic nanoparticles and their performance of nanobiocatalysis for the degradation of pollutants in water.•Magnetic nanomaterials have been synthesized for their application in nanobiocatalysis and treating groundwater.•The most used method for magnetic nanoparticle preparation is the co-precipitation technique.•Peroxidase and oxidase enzymes have great potential in the remotion of multiple contaminants from groundwater.
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- Lizeth Parra-Arroyo
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Science, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Science, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Science, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Science, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Science, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Corresponding authors at: Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Science, Monterrey 64849, Mexico.
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Science, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Corresponding authors at: Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Science, Monterrey 64849, Mexico.
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Flores-Contreras EA, González-González RB, González-González E, Melchor-Martínez EM, Parra-Saldívar R, Iqbal HMN. Detection of Emerging Pollutants Using Aptamer-Based Biosensors: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Outlook. Biosensors (Basel) 2022; 12:1078. [PMID: 36551045 PMCID: PMC9775161 DOI: 10.3390/bios12121078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The synergistic potentialities of innovative materials that include aptamers have opened new paradigms in biosensing platforms for high-throughput monitoring systems. The available nucleobase functional moieties in aptamers offer exclusive features for bioanalytical sensing applications. In this context, compared to various in-practice biological recognition elements, the utilization of aptamers in detection platforms results in an extensive range of advantages in terms of design flexibility, stability, and sensitivity, among other attributes. Thus, the utilization of aptamers-based biosensing platforms is extensively anticipated to meet unaddressed challenges of various in-practice and standard analytical and sensing techniques. Furthermore, the superior characteristics of aptasensors have led to their applicability in the detection of harmful pollutants present in ever-increasing concentrations in different environmental matrices and water bodies, seeking to achieve simple and real-time monitoring. Considering the above-mentioned critiques and notable functional attributes of aptamers, herein, we reviewed aptamers as a fascinating interface to design, develop, and deploy a new generation of monitoring systems to aid modern bioanalytical sensing applications. Moreover, this review aims to summarize the most recent advances in the development and application of aptasensors for the detection of various emerging pollutants (EPs), e.g., pharmaceutical, and personal care products (PPCPs), endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), pesticides and other agricultural-related compounds, and toxic heavy elements. In addition, the limitations and current challenges are also reviewed, considering the technical constraints and complexity of the environmental samples.
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- Elda A. Flores-Contreras
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Fisiología Molecular y Estructural, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza 66455, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico
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González-González RB, Flores-Contreras EA, Parra-Saldívar R, Iqbal HMN. Bio-removal of emerging pollutants by advanced bioremediation techniques. Environ Res 2022; 214:113936. [PMID: 35932833 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
This review highlights the relevance of bioremediation techniques for the removal of emerging pollutants (EPs). The EPs are chemical or biological pollutants that are not currently monitored or regulated by environmental authorities, but which can enter the environment and cause harmful effects to the environment and human health. In recent times, an ample range of EPs have been found in water bodies, where they can unbalance ecosystems and cause negative effects on non-target species. In addition, some EPs have shown high rates of bioaccumulation in aquatic species, thus affecting the safety and quality of seafood. The negative impacts of emerging pollutants, their wide distribution in the environment, their bioaccumulation rates, and their resistance to wastewater treatment plants processes have led to research on sustainable remediation. Remediation techniques have been recently directed to advanced biological remediation technologies. Such technologies have exhibited numerous advantages like in-situ remediation, low costs, eco-friendliness, high public acceptance, and so on. Thus, the present review has compiled the most recent studies on bioremediation techniques for water decontamination from emerging pollutants to extend the current knowledge on sustainable remediation technologies. Biological emerging contaminants, agrochemicals, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and pharmaceutical and personal care products were considered for this review study, and their removal by bioremediation techniques involving plants, bacteria, microalgae, and fungi. Finally, further research opportunities are presented based on current challenges from an economic, biological, and operation perspective.
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey, 64849, Mexico.
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Flores-Contreras EA, González-González RB, González-González E, Parra-Saldívar R, Iqbal HM. Nano-vehicles modulated delivery of therapeutic epigenetic regulators to treat Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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González-González RB, Flores-Contreras EA, González-González E, Torres Castillo NE, Parra-Saldívar R, Iqbal HMN. Biosensor Constructs for the Monitoring of Persistent Emerging Pollutants in Environmental Matrices. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c00421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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Flores-Contreras EA, González-González RB, Rodríguez-Sánchez IP, Yee-de León JF, Iqbal HMN, González-González E. Microfluidics-Based Biosensing Platforms: Emerging Frontiers in Point-of-Care Testing SARS-CoV-2 and Seroprevalence. Biosensors (Basel) 2022; 12:bios12030179. [PMID: 35323449 PMCID: PMC8946853 DOI: 10.3390/bios12030179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) caused the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus disease-2019) outbreak and has unprecedentedly impacted the public health and economic sector. The pandemic has forced researchers to focus on the accurate and early detection of SARS-CoV-2, developing novel diagnostic tests. Among these, microfluidic-based tests stand out for their multiple benefits, such as their portability, low cost, and minimal reagents used. This review discusses the different microfluidic platforms applied in detecting SARS-CoV-2 and seroprevalence, classified into three sections according to the molecules to be detected, i.e., (1) nucleic acid, (2) antigens, and (3) anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Moreover, commercially available alternatives based on microfluidic platforms are described. Timely and accurate results allow healthcare professionals to perform efficient treatments and make appropriate decisions for infection control; therefore, novel developments that integrate microfluidic technology may provide solutions in the form of massive diagnostics to control the spread of infectious diseases.
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- Elda A. Flores-Contreras
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico; (E.A.F.-C.); (R.B.G.-G.)
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- Laboratorio de Fisiología Molecular y Estructural, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza 66455, Nuevo León, Mexico;
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo León, Mexico; (E.A.F.-C.); (R.B.G.-G.)
- Correspondence: (H.M.N.I.); (E.G.-G.)
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- Laboratorio de Fisiología Molecular y Estructural, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza 66455, Nuevo León, Mexico;
- Correspondence: (H.M.N.I.); (E.G.-G.)
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González-González E, Garcia-Ramirez R, Díaz-Armas GG, Esparza M, Aguilar-Avelar C, Flores-Contreras EA, Rodríguez-Sánchez IP, Delgado-Balderas JR, Soto-García B, Aráiz-Hernández D, Abarca-Blanco M, Yee-de León JR, Velarde-Calvillo LP, Abarca-Blanco A, Yee-de León JF. Automated ELISA On-Chip for the Detection of Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies. Sensors (Basel) 2021; 21:s21206785. [PMID: 34695998 PMCID: PMC8539637 DOI: 10.3390/s21206785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been the most critical public health issue in modern history due to its highly infectious and deathly potential, and the limited access to massive, low-cost, and reliable testing has significantly worsened the crisis. The recovery and the vaccination of millions of people against COVID-19 have made serological tests highly relevant to identify the presence and levels of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Due to its advantages, microfluidic-based technologies represent an attractive alternative to the conventional testing methodologies used for these purposes. In this work, we described the development of an automated ELISA on-chip capable of detecting anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in serum samples from COVID-19 patients and vaccinated individuals. The colorimetric reactions were analyzed with a microplate reader. No statistically significant differences were observed when comparing the results of our automated ELISA on-chip against the ones obtained from a traditional ELISA on a microplate. Moreover, we demonstrated that it is possible to carry out the analysis of the colorimetric reaction by performing basic image analysis of photos taken with a smartphone, which constitutes a useful alternative when lacking specialized equipment or a laboratory setting. Our automated ELISA on-chip has the potential to be used in a clinical setting and mitigates some of the burden caused by testing deficiencies.
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- Everardo González-González
- Delee Corp., Mountain View, CA 94041, USA; (E.G.-G.); (R.G.-R.); (G.G.D.-A.); (M.E.); (C.A.-A.); (J.R.D.-B.); (B.S.-G.); (D.A.-H.); (M.A.-B.); (J.R.Y.-d.L.); (L.P.V.-C.)
- Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey 64849, NL, Mexico
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- Delee Corp., Mountain View, CA 94041, USA; (E.G.-G.); (R.G.-R.); (G.G.D.-A.); (M.E.); (C.A.-A.); (J.R.D.-B.); (B.S.-G.); (D.A.-H.); (M.A.-B.); (J.R.Y.-d.L.); (L.P.V.-C.)
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- Delee Corp., Mountain View, CA 94041, USA; (E.G.-G.); (R.G.-R.); (G.G.D.-A.); (M.E.); (C.A.-A.); (J.R.D.-B.); (B.S.-G.); (D.A.-H.); (M.A.-B.); (J.R.Y.-d.L.); (L.P.V.-C.)
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- Delee Corp., Mountain View, CA 94041, USA; (E.G.-G.); (R.G.-R.); (G.G.D.-A.); (M.E.); (C.A.-A.); (J.R.D.-B.); (B.S.-G.); (D.A.-H.); (M.A.-B.); (J.R.Y.-d.L.); (L.P.V.-C.)
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- Delee Corp., Mountain View, CA 94041, USA; (E.G.-G.); (R.G.-R.); (G.G.D.-A.); (M.E.); (C.A.-A.); (J.R.D.-B.); (B.S.-G.); (D.A.-H.); (M.A.-B.); (J.R.Y.-d.L.); (L.P.V.-C.)
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Medicina Molecular, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza 64460, NL, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Fisiología Molecular y Estructural, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza 66455, NL, Mexico;
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- Delee Corp., Mountain View, CA 94041, USA; (E.G.-G.); (R.G.-R.); (G.G.D.-A.); (M.E.); (C.A.-A.); (J.R.D.-B.); (B.S.-G.); (D.A.-H.); (M.A.-B.); (J.R.Y.-d.L.); (L.P.V.-C.)
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- Delee Corp., Mountain View, CA 94041, USA; (E.G.-G.); (R.G.-R.); (G.G.D.-A.); (M.E.); (C.A.-A.); (J.R.D.-B.); (B.S.-G.); (D.A.-H.); (M.A.-B.); (J.R.Y.-d.L.); (L.P.V.-C.)
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- Delee Corp., Mountain View, CA 94041, USA; (E.G.-G.); (R.G.-R.); (G.G.D.-A.); (M.E.); (C.A.-A.); (J.R.D.-B.); (B.S.-G.); (D.A.-H.); (M.A.-B.); (J.R.Y.-d.L.); (L.P.V.-C.)
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- Delee Corp., Mountain View, CA 94041, USA; (E.G.-G.); (R.G.-R.); (G.G.D.-A.); (M.E.); (C.A.-A.); (J.R.D.-B.); (B.S.-G.); (D.A.-H.); (M.A.-B.); (J.R.Y.-d.L.); (L.P.V.-C.)
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- Delee Corp., Mountain View, CA 94041, USA; (E.G.-G.); (R.G.-R.); (G.G.D.-A.); (M.E.); (C.A.-A.); (J.R.D.-B.); (B.S.-G.); (D.A.-H.); (M.A.-B.); (J.R.Y.-d.L.); (L.P.V.-C.)
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- Delee Corp., Mountain View, CA 94041, USA; (E.G.-G.); (R.G.-R.); (G.G.D.-A.); (M.E.); (C.A.-A.); (J.R.D.-B.); (B.S.-G.); (D.A.-H.); (M.A.-B.); (J.R.Y.-d.L.); (L.P.V.-C.)
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- Delee Corp., Mountain View, CA 94041, USA; (E.G.-G.); (R.G.-R.); (G.G.D.-A.); (M.E.); (C.A.-A.); (J.R.D.-B.); (B.S.-G.); (D.A.-H.); (M.A.-B.); (J.R.Y.-d.L.); (L.P.V.-C.)
- Correspondence: (A.A.-B.); (J.F.Y.-d.L.)
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- Delee Corp., Mountain View, CA 94041, USA; (E.G.-G.); (R.G.-R.); (G.G.D.-A.); (M.E.); (C.A.-A.); (J.R.D.-B.); (B.S.-G.); (D.A.-H.); (M.A.-B.); (J.R.Y.-d.L.); (L.P.V.-C.)
- Correspondence: (A.A.-B.); (J.F.Y.-d.L.)
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A. Flores-Contreras E, Gonz醠ez-Gonz醠ez E, I. Zaraz鷄-Ni駉 A, N. Garza-Trevi駉 E, Mart韓ez-Acu馻 N, C. Zomosa-Signoret V, Vidaltamayo R, E. Mu駉z-Maldonado G, Garza-Guajardo R, de J. Garc韆-Sol韘 M, Abarca-Blanco A, M. G. Rivas-Estilla A, C髍dova-Fletes C. Overexpression of lnc-ERP44-3:6 Causes Cell Death and Sensitivity to Cisplatin in Breast Cancer Cell Lines. ONCOLOGIE 2021. [DOI: 10.32604/oncologie.2021.017786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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