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1. 1. Investigating permeability characteristics of porcine esophageal mucosa: A viable ex vivo model for human buccal mucosa

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)

   Author : Renugadevi Srinivasan; [2023]
   Keywords : Porcine esophageal mucosa; Permeability characteristics; Drug permeation; Inter-specimen variation; Intra-specimen variation.;

   Abstract : Due to its larger surface area and ease of preparation, pig esophageal mucosa has emerged as a practical and viable alternative to buccal mucosa for studying permeability characteristics in vitro. However, the permeation results in biological membranes have shown high variability due to inter-specimen and intra-specimen variations. READ MORE

3. 2. Determining caffeine and 3-caffeoylquinic acid content in artisanal processed specialty coffee varieties with different roasting grades, origins, and brewing methods

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kemi och biomedicin (KOB)

   Author : Oliver Mihajlovic; [2023]
   Keywords : kaffeanalys; koffein; klorogensyra; HPLC; analytisk kemi;

   Abstract : Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world, with about 10 million tons of coffee consumed in 2021. There are a lot of steps between the coffee tree and served beverage, as there are several processing methods each contributing to differences in fragrance, aroma, and acidity. READ MORE

4. 3. The impact of pharmaceuticals on personality in sea anemones

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Instiutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

   Author : Lisa Wong; [2022-03-31]
   Keywords : Metridium senile; animal behavior; animal personality; shyness; boldness; startle response; sea anemone; pharmaceutical drugs; caffeine; propranolol; diazepam.;

   Abstract : Pharmaceutical drugs along with other human derived contaminants are prevalent in natural water bodies due to many anthropological factors and they eventually end up reaching coastal waters. The pharmaceuticals have impacts on the behaviour and physiology of humans, thus it is important to understand what impact they have on animals. READ MORE

5. 4. The impact of caffeine on gene expression in the brain and plasma corticosterone concentrations in rats with varying degrees of anxiety like behaviour.

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för farmaceutisk biovetenskap

   Author : Joell Jumaa; [2021]
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   Abstract : Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric disorders worldwide and are associated withcomorbidity and morbidity. Although there are several therapeutic drugs for this mental condition,there is a need to develop alternative treatments as treatment response differ between patients. READ MORE

6. 5. A study of pharmaceutical residues in wastewater from small municipalities in Northern Sweden : E-peroxone as a complementary tertiary removal technique

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

   Author : Mathias Hägglund; [2021]
   Keywords : Pharmaceuticals; removal; sewage treatment plants STPs ; Electro-peroxone E-peroxone ;

   Abstract : The conventional treatment processes used in Swedish sewage treatment plants (STPs) are not designed to remove micropollutants such as pharmaceuticals and biocides. This leads to STPs being a major source of pharmaceuticals in the environment including surface waters, coastal waters, and groundwaters all over the world. READ MORE