FABPs are small proteins capable of interacting with and delivering ligands to a variety of proteins and receptors within the cells. The type of ligand bound by the FABP and the target receptor will influence a whole host of processes. For example, PPAR lipid ligands known to be bound by FABPs can be anti-nociceptive in animal models of pain, while

Authentication is part of quality assessment to maintain purity standards in oils and fats. It is highly useful for oils and fats as it helps to combat adulteration practices taking place in trade and industries. Among the different analytical techniques, DSC is a valuable tool for establishing identity of pure oils and fats for authentication purp

تقدم شركات الاتصالات في دولة الإمارات العربية المتح دة مجموعة كبيرة من الحوافز التسويقية بأشكال متنوعة، لترويج خدماتها، وترغيب الناس فيها، وضمان استمرارهم معها، وهذا قد يؤثر سلبا على الشركا�

Purpose – This study aims to investigate the level of business exposure to corruption in Malaysia. The authors estimate the effect of bribe requests from business establishments by public officials and identify the level of vulnerability of businesses to such requests. Design/methodology/approach – This study uses firm-level data from the World

Smartphone security constitutes a necessary requirement due to the sensitive information they contain and the important tasks they perform. Behavioral biometric technology such as touch gesture authentication is being increasingly researched covering a wide range of privacy and security systems. However, several behavior factors such as emotions an

Food antimicrobial agents (FAA) provide the first food defence system against pathogens for processed food products. In addition, they function as an antioxidant in preventing colour and taste changes for food safety and quality. Muslim consumers are concerned about the source of FAA which may contain non-permissible ingredients according to Islam

The aim of this paper is to review empirical studies that examined the factors influencing the adoption of Islamic banking products and services with a view to making suggestions to the stakeholders in the Islamic finance services industry (IFSI) in Nigeria. The paper employed the literature review methodology to synthesize research findings in the

Background: Healthcare Establishment facilities in Malaysia have increased over the years. Malaysia are forwarding to global recognition as the world class health tourism destination. However, the progress of the health tourism industry in Malaysia is not only caused by the availability of hospital facilities, advanced health technologies and exper

Anacardium occidentaleLinn. (A. occidentaleL.) leaves possess bioactive polyphenols which are associated with antidiabetic potency for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In this study, free, soluble ester,and insoluble-bound phenolic fractions from young and mature leaves of A. occidentaleL. were extracted. Subsequently, all fractio

The frictional behaviour of three different nano-composites such as 1.5 wt %, 2.0 wt % and 2.5 wt % CNT –Al nano-composite materials developed by powder metallurgy process has been studied with pin-on-disc tribometer, sliding against AISI52100 steel disc. The tribological properties of pure aluminium and carbon nanotube reinforce d aluminium nano