Trp, Phe, and Tyr ethyl esters and their dipeptides with Gly at the C-terminals inhibited ovalbumin (OVA) permeation through Caco-2 monolayers. The inhibitory activity of Trp ethyl ester was the highest at near the concentration of 10(-6) M. It was suggested that Trp ethyl ester inhibited transcellular permeation of OVA.

Omega-3 fatty acids have a long history of use as dietary supplements and more recently for therapeutic applications as prescription pharmaceuticals. Achieving a high concentration is critical for developing convenient, practical therapeutic formulations. The objective of the study was to explore the uptake and effects of different concentrations of omega-3 acid ethyl esters. Three different om...

The ability of all-trans-retinoic acid (RA) and other retinoid derivatives to enhance DNA synthesis and to induce ornithine decarboxylase [L-ornithine carboxylyase; EC 4.1.1.17 (ODC)] activity has been investigated in normal and tape-stripped hairless mouse epidermis. Initial studies showed that the retinoids could inhibit the induction of epidermal ODC activity found 4.5 hr after tape strippin...

Objective: Structural elucidation of bioactive compounds from marine Sponge Suberites Carnosus (Johnston) by using Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) techniques with respect to its pharmacological and biomedical properties.
 Methods: The sponge carnosus was collected during low tides West Coast Mumba...

BACKGROUND Icosapent ethyl (IPE) is a high-purity prescription form of eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester approved by the US Food and Drug Administration as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride levels in adult patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia. Patients with high serum triglycerides may be taking concurrent medications for associated conditions such as obesity and/or diabetes mellit...