Current Analytical Chemistry - Volume 20, Issue 3, 2024

Among the environmental contaminants in water, heavy metals and other pollutants are becoming a common occurrence. To solve this issue, the process of phytoremediation was utilized to clear up polluted media. Heavy metal and other pollution contamination of water is becoming more common, which has prompted a conversation that goes beyond heavy metals. These "other pollutants" include a wide range of material Read More

Introduction: An eco-friendly method was reported for the synthesis of ferric oxide nanoparticles (Fe2O3), zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO) and Fe2O3/ZnO nanocomposite using Mangifera indica plant leaf extract as a natural reducing agent. Methods: The synthesized nanomaterials were successfully characterized by X-ray diffraction, UVvisible spectrophotometer, Photoluminescence spectroscopy and Transmission electro Read More

Background: The analysis of heavy metals in the blood serum can serve as a reliable indicator for establishing the association between cigarette smoking and the presence of heavy metals. Methods: In this study, performed in Al-Najaf during 2023, concentrations of three heavy metals - cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), and lead (Pb) – were investigated in two groups: cigarette smokers, and non-smokers (the control group) Read More

Background: 17β-estradiol (E2) is a steroid hormone that has the potential to disrupt the endocrine system, leading to adverse effects on both humans and ecosystems, even when present in low concentrations. The quantitative determination of E2 is of great practical significance. Hypothesis: Electrochemical methods offer several advantages, including low cost, ease of operation, and potential for miniaturization, Read More

Background: Ganoderma is known for its pharmaceutical, nutritional, and functional benefits. Its primary bioactive components are ganoderic acids. However, previous quantification methods only analyzed an individual or limited number of ganoderic acids. This study aims to develop a reliable method for simultaneously quantifying the major ganoderic acids to enhance Ganoderma quality control and study its active ing Read More

Background: Amikacin belongs to the class of aminoglycoside antibiotics used in the treatment of gram-negative bacterial infections. It is resistant to the aminoglycosides modifying enzymes, making it a clinically effective drug in multidrug-resistant infections. Methods: In this study, a simple Attenuated Total Reflectance-Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy was used for the quantification of amikacin in amikacin sulphate i Read More

Background: In biological systems, lactoferrin (LF) is a crucial protein for protecting the body against diseases and pathogens that can affect both humans and animals. LF is a multifunction protein that binds to different surface receptors to stimulate the innate immune system. In diabetes, lactoferrin has a direct association with inflammation. The effects of inflammation interaction are unknown but reasonably could include Read More