Lure-and-kill macrophage nanoparticles alleviate the severity of experimental acute pancreatitis
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-24447-4
Abstract: Acute pancreatitis is a disease associated with suffering and high lethality. Although the disease mechanism is unclear, phospholipase A2 (PLA2) produced by pancreatic acinar cells is a known pathogenic trigger. Here, we show macrophage membrane-coated… read more here.
Keywords: acute pancreatitis; pancreatitis; pla2; macrophage ... See more keywords
Exploiting Thrips Aggregation Pheromones to Develop a Lure-and-Kill Strategy for the Management of the Bean Flower Thrips
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DOI: 10.3390/agronomy11071269
Abstract: The potential of semiochemicals to lure insect pests to a trap where they can be killed with biopesticides has been demonstrated as an eco-friendly pest management alternative. In this study, we tested two recently characterized… read more here.
Keywords: bean flower; management; aggregation pheromones; flower thrips ... See more keywords
Proof of Concept of Biopolymer Based Hydrogels as Biomimetic Oviposition Substrate to Develop Tiger Mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus) Cost-Effective Lure and Kill Ovitraps
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DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9070267
Abstract: Pest management is looking for green and cost-effective innovative solutions to control tiger mosquitoes and other pests. By using biomimetic principles and biocompatible/biodegradable biopolymers, it could be possible to develop a new approach based on… read more here.
Keywords: tiger mosquitoes; cost; oviposition; lure kill ... See more keywords