The melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) system plays a role in many physiological processes including reproduction and lactation.However, research regarding the function of MCH on different aspects of the reproductive function lags, due in part to a lack of validated genetic models with which to interrogate the system.This is particularly true in t
Menthol is the most commonly used substance in many cosmetics and gewehr 91 pharmaceutical products either as an active ingredient or in the form of excipient.In the present study, different samples of commercially available peppermint oil were subjected to standardization by determination of physicochemical characteristics, acid value, and resinif
Childhood malnutrition remains a public health problem in Benin.This study aimed to assess the nutritional potential of complementary food resources to accelerate the weight growth of moderately malnourished children hosted in learning and nutritional rehabilitation centers (LNRs) in eight municipalities in Benin.A multi-ingredient infant flour (i.
We documented that the mapping of the fractal dimension of the backscattered Ground Penetrating Radar traces (Fractal Dimension Mapping, FDM) accomplished over heterogeneous agricultural fields gives statistically sound combined information about the spatial distribution of Andosol' dielectric permittivity, volumetric and gravimetric water con
Zika virus (ZIKV), a mosquito-transmitted Flavivirus, emerged in the last decade causing serious diseases and affecting human health globally.Currently, no licensed vaccines or antivirals are available to combat ZIKV, although several vaccine candidates are in the pipeline.In recent years, the presence of non-canonical G-quadruplex (GQ) secondary s