May 2011
Drug release and antimicrobial studies on polylactic acid suture
The aim of the present study was to develop drug releasing polylactic acid (PLA) suture. PLA suture was taken for the research work. The material was analyzed, its properties, such as tensile strength, elongation, knot strength and diameter. Biopolymers such as chitosan, sodium alginate, calcium alginate, and their blends were coated on the suture material. The polymer coated samples were subjected to Fourier transform...
May 2011
Temperature as a factor in the elaboration of mycotoxins by two fungi in groundnut fodder
Production of patulin and terreic acid by Aspergillus terreus and zearalenone by Fusarium oxysporum in groundnut fodder in relation to temperature was investigated. Biodeterioration activity of F. oxysporum and A. terreus was more at incubation temperature of 20 and 30°C respectively. F. oxysporum elaborated maximum amount of zearalenone at 20 to 25°C, while A. terreus could produce maximum terreic acid and...
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