No brain action for benfotiamine Jun 13, 2008
Benfotiamine (S-benzoylthiamine O-monophosphate), an amphiphilic S-acyl thiamine derivative, prevents the progression of diabetic complications, probably by increasing tissue levels of thiamine diphosphate and so enhancing transketolase activity. As the brain is particularly sensitive to thiamine deficiency, we wanted to test whether intracellular thiamine and thiamine phosphate levels are increased in the brain after oral benfotiamine administration. (BioMed Central)
Nonstick Chewing Gum To Become A Reality Sep 17, 2007
"The basis of our technology is to add an amphiphilic polymer to a modified chewing gum formulation which alters the interfacial properties of the discarded gum cuds, making them less adhesive to most common surfaces.". "I am delighted with our progress" added Roger Pettman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. (Science Daily)
Non-Stick Gum Something to Chew On Sep 16, 2007
"The basis of our technology is to add an amphiphilic polymer to a modified chewing gum formulation which alters the interfacial properties of the discarded gum cuds, making them less adhesive to most common surfaces," Terence Cosgrove, chief scientific officer of Revolymer, said in a prepared statement. The company plans to begin selling the gum in 2008. (U.S. News & World Report)
Binding of Sudan red compounds to lecithin liposomes and E. coli membranes: insights into the toxicity of hydrophobic azo dyes Mar 28, 2007
This work investigated the interactions of the amphiphilic compounds Sudan II and IV with lecithin liposomes and live Escherichia coli (E. coli) ... Experiments of Sudan II and IV binding to lecithin liposomes and live E. coli indicates that amphiphilic compounds may be sequestered in the lecithin liposomes and membrane phospholipid bilayer according to the Langmuir adsorption law. (BioMed Central)
Ingredient in Big Macs, Sodas Stabilizes Gold Nanoparticles for Medical Use Feb 28, 2007
Their applications in the development of drugs for Wilscons' disease; their utility for the generation of a wide spectrum of metallic nanoparticles, including gold and silver; and as amphiphilic building blocks in a variety of drug designs were demonstrated by Katti, in collaboration with Kannan and MU's Stan Casteel. A paper describing the team's recent findings, "Gum arabic as a Phytochemical Construct for the Stabilization of Gold Nanoparticles: In Vivo Pharmacokinetics and X-ray... (Science Daily)
Bio-inspired Assembly Of Nanoparticle Building Blocks Nov 28, 2006
V-shaped amphiphilic molecules containing gold nanoparticles form cylindrical micelles when exposed to water ... Like two pieces of cellophane tape being brought together, the hydrophobic sides of the amphiphilic sheets stick to one another, forming the bilayered micelle. (Science Daily)
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Synthesizes Large Amount of White Organic Nano Tubes Jul 26, 2006
Tokyo, July 25, 2006 (JCN) - A research team at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) has developed a technology to synthesize amphiphilic molecules into various types of white organic nano tubes with inner diameters of 40-200nm, outer diameters of 70-500nm, and lengths of several micrometers. This simplified technology can be used to reduce the amount of agents needed to produce tubes to only 1/1,000 the amount required by conventional methodologies. (JCN Network, Japan)
