cholesterol detection

Development of Photoswitchable Cholesterol Derivatives through Side Chain Replacement

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Development of Photoswitchable Cholesterol Derivatives through Side Chain Replacement

Hello everyone, today I would like to share an article published in JACS titled “Development of Photoswitchable Cholesterol Derivatives through Side Chain Replacement.” The corresponding authors are Professor Dirk Trauner from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania, postdoctoral researcher Michael D. Zott, and Professor Luca Laraia from the Department of Chemistry at … Read more

Is Low LDL-C Associated with Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes? A Study by Researchers from the US and Japan

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Is Low LDL-C Associated with Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes? A Study by Researchers from the US and Japan

Recently, a study conducted by researchers from the US and Japan indicated that low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels are negatively correlated with the risk of type 2 diabetes, and this association is largely independent of the use of statin medications. This population-based study included a total of 13,674 participants, with an average age of 62 … Read more

What is the Clinical Significance of High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C)?

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What is the Clinical Significance of High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C)?

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is an important indicator in blood lipid tests, with the following clinical significance: 1. Anti-atherosclerosis HDL-C is known as the “vascular scavenger” as it transports cholesterol from the vascular walls and extrahepatic tissues to the liver for metabolism, reducing cholesterol deposition in the vascular walls, thereby delaying the formation of atherosclerotic … Read more

Advancements in Research on Surface-Functionalized Optical Fiber Sensors

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Advancements in Research on Surface-Functionalized Optical Fiber Sensors

Recently, the Xi’an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences collaborated with Northwest University to achieve significant progress in the research of surface-functionalized optical fiber sensors. The research developed a label-free, high-sensitivity, and high-selectivity Fabry-Perot type interference probe based on communication single-mode optical fibers. This probe features convenient testing, low … Read more