Figure 1. Full activation of MGP (matrix Gla protein) requires 2 posttranslational modifications, that is, vitamin K–dependent carboxylation of glutamate at positions 2, 37, 41, 48, and 52 and serine ...

Creatinine is a waste product that can build up in the blood due to kidney disease and other factors. Staying hydrated, taking dietary measures, and using supplements can help reduce creatinine ...

Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry and Sichuan Province, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug ...

Accordingly, biodegradable gelatin and chitosan polymers are being created as a sustainable substitute for non-biodegradable polymeric materials in various applications. Chitosan is the only naturally ...

School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USA Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, Virginia–Maryland Regional College of Veterinary ...

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are a new class of promising antibacterial agents. We prepared electrospinning chitosan (CS)-polyethylene oxide (PEO) nanofiber membranes containing different ...