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1. 1. Oligosaccharide Analysis - Assessment of the DNS Method and Specification of Glucans Processed with CGTase

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Bioteknik; Lunds universitet/Bioteknik (master)

   Author : Matilda Johansson; [2022]
   Keywords : CGTase; DNS; Chromatography; HPAEC; HPAE; Carbohydrate; Carbohydrates; Glucans; Cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase; Biotechnology; Bioteknik; Flory; Enza; Enzyme; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : In this study, the reagent 3,5-dinitrosalicylic acid (DNS) and high-performance anion exchange chromatography (HPAEC) were used for carbohydrate characterisation. It was revealed that the DNS reaction is not exclusive to reducing ends as commonly thought, but rather that the reagent reacts with other parts of the carbohydrate molecules as well. READ MORE

3. 2. Does carbohydrate counting from diabetes onset improve glycemic control in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes? : A clinical prospective study with a cross sectional questionnaire.

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för kostvetenskap

   Author : Elisabeth Jelleryd; [2016]
   Keywords : Carbohydrate counting; diabetes type 1; children; adolescents;

   Abstract : Background Carbohydrate counting is a method used to calculate insulin doses to meals, in the treatment of diabetes type 1. Few studies are available with a clear consensus on its efficacy and effect on anthropometrics in children and adolescents. READ MORE

4. 3. Modeling as a Tool to Support Self-Management of Type 1 Diabetes

   University essay from Institutionen för medicinsk teknik; Hälsouniversitetet

   Author : Linnéa Bergenholm; [2013]
   Keywords : Type 1 diabetes; insulin dose estimation; bolus calculator; mathematical modeling; modeling insulin need; diabetes models; glucose metabolism models; physical exercise models; carbohydrate counting; decision-support systems;

   Abstract : Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an auto-immune disease characterized by insulin-deficiency. Insulin is a metabolic hormone that is involved in lowering blood glucose (BG) levels in order to control BG level to a tight range. In T1D this glycemic control is lost, causing chronic hyperglycemia (excess glucose in blood stream). READ MORE

5. 4. Biogas production from municipal waste mixed with different portions of orange peel

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Ingenjörshögskolan

   Author : Solmaz Aslanzadeh; Peyruze Özmen; [2009]
   Keywords : biogas; orange peel; municipal waste; batch experiment; semicontinious experiment; pre-treatment;

   Abstract : Orange cultivation is a huge industry which increasing for each year. By the year 2010 theorange production of the world is expected to reach 66.4 million tons per year. Most of theoranges are used for orange juice production. READ MORE