Simulium (Psilopelmia) virescens, a new black-fly species (Diptera: Simuliidae) from the southwestern region of the state of Bahia, Brazil

The last-instar larva, pupa, male and female of Simulium virescens sp.nov.are described and illustrated.This species has a peculiar larva, which has an elongated head capsule and light-green colour.The first thoracic segment has Cleaners tubercle on its dorsal region and the third thoracic segment has one pair of tubercles; the first to the fourth

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Preparation of anti-decay self-setting pastes of hydroxyapatite/collagen utilizing (3-glycidoxypropyl)trimethoxysilane

This article describes preparation of anti-decay self-setting pastes of hydroxyapatite/collagen (HAp/Col) utilizing (3-glycidoxypropyl)trimethoxysilane (GPTMS).The powder portion of the paste was ball-milled HAp/Col synthesized by the simultaneous titration method, and the liquid portion was GPTMS aqueous solution at a concentration of 0.1, 1.0 or

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Role of Coffee Caffeine and Chlorogenic Acids Adsorption to Polysaccharides with Impact on Brew Immunomodulation Effects

Coffee brews have High Molecular Weight (HMW) compounds with described immunostimulatory activity, namely polysaccharides and melanoidins.Melanoidins are formed during roasting and are modified during brews technological processing.In addition, brews have Low Molecular Weight (LMW) compounds, namely free chlorogenic acids and caffeine, with well-kn

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