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Super-assembled core/shell fibrous frameworks with dual growth factors for in situ cementum–ligament–bone complex regeneration

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2459-2471
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00102C, Paper
Tian Ding, Jianhua Li, Xingshuang Zhang, Lingqian Du, Yang Li, Dengwang Li, Biao Kong, Shaohua Ge
In this work, a super-assembled framework (SAF) was fabricated to achieve sequential delivery of bFGF and BMP-2 for in situ cementum–ligament–bone complex regeneration.
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A nanosystem loaded with perfluorohexane and rose bengal coupled upconversion nanoparticles for multimodal imaging and synergetic chemo-photodynamic therapy of cancer

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2488-2506
DOI: 10.1039/C9BM02081K, Paper
Hai-yan Wang, Li Hou, Hai-liang Li, Xu Wang, Yang Cao, Bo-yu Zhang, Jing-tao Wang, Shi-jie Wei, Hong-wan Dang, Hai-tao Ran
A novel nanosystem (FURH-PFH-NPs) combined with LIFU and laser irradiation realized multimodal imaging, targeted release of HCPT, UCNPs-RB and synergetic chemo-photodynamic therapy of cancer.
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Bioinspired inorganic nanoparticles and vascular factor microenvironment directed neo-bone formation

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2627-2637
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00041H, Paper
Hwan D. Kim, Jungha Park, Sivashanmugam Amirthalingam, R. Jayakumar, Nathaniel S. Hwang
VEGF-overexpressing human tonsil-derived stem cells (VEGF-hTMSCs) and a whitlockite microenvironment induce vascularized bone tissue formation in biodegradable polymeric scaffolds.
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Assembly of FN-silk with laminin-521 to integrate hPSCs into a three-dimensional culture for neural differentiation

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2514-2525
DOI: 10.1039/C9BM01624D, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Carolina Åstrand, Veronique Chotteau, Anna Falk, My Hedhammar
The functionalized recombinant spider silk protein FN-silk can self-assemble into a 3D microfiber network. When combined with recombinant laminin521 it provides a 3D culture system suitable for expansion of hPSCs and following neural differentiation.
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A medical adhesive used in a wet environment by blending tannic acid and silk fibroin

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2694-2701
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00322K, Paper
Xijie Gao, Qiyuan Dai, Longtao Yao, Hua Dong, Qingtao Li, Xiaodong Cao
A medical adhesive called TASK based on polyphenol-gel systems was developed and showed wet-adhesive, stretchable, self-healing and restorable properties.
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Injectable hydrogel systems with multiple biophysical and biochemical cues for bone regeneration

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2537-2548
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00104J, Paper
Weinan Cheng, Zhaozhao Ding, Xin Zheng, Qiang Lu, Xiangdong Kong, Xiaozhong Zhou, Guozhong Lu, David L. Kaplan
Tunable multiple angiogenic and osteogenic cues were introduced into hydrogel systems simultaneously to optimize the niches for bone regeneration.
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NIR-emitting semiconducting polymer nanoparticles for in vivo two-photon vascular imaging

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2666-2672
DOI: 10.1039/C9BM02063B, Paper
Xiao-Ting Gong, Wenguang Xie, Jing-Jing Cao, Shengxiang Zhang, Kanyi Pu, Hao-Li Zhang
A NIR-emitting TPF probe (NESPN) was prepared using semiconducting polymers and used for continuously monitoring the whole process of ischemic stroke and subsequent reperfusion. This work provides a new and versatile tool for vascular research and diagnosis of vascular diseases.
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Spatial immobilization of endogenous growth factors to control vascularization in bone tissue engineering

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2577-2589
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00087F, Paper
Marta R. Casanova, Catarina Oliveira, Emanuel M. Fernandes, Rui L. Reis, Tiago H. Silva, Albino Martins, Nuno M. Neves
An engineered biofunctional system comprises endogenous BMP-2 and VEGF bound in a parallel pattern. It successfully enabled obtaining the spatial osteogenic and angiogenic differentiation of human hBM-MSCs under basal culture conditions.
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A thermo-responsive, self-assembling biointerface for on demand release of surface-immobilised proteins

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2673-2681
DOI: 10.1039/C9BM01957J, Paper
Angela Saccardo, Mikhail Soloviev, Enrico Ferrari
Engineering of the neuronal SNARE proteins yields chimeric bio-materials that reversibly assemble and disassemble at set temperatures.
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The electrospinning of a thermo-responsive polymer with peptide conjugates for phenotype support and extracellular matrix production of therapeutically relevant mammalian cells

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2611-2626
DOI: 10.1039/C9BM01965K, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
F. A. A. Ruiter, L. E. Sidney, K. L. Kiick, J. I. Segal, C. Alexander, F. R. A. J. Rose
The fabrication and application of a biocompatible peptide conjugated thermo-responsive fibrous scaffolds for cellular phenotype support and enzymatic-free passaging of mammalian cells.
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Highly responsive and rapid hydrogen peroxide-triggered degradation of polycaprolactone nanoparticles

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2394-2397
DOI: 10.1039/C9BM02019E, Communication
Peng-Hao Hsu, Carina Arboleda, Alexandra Stubelius, Ling-Wei Li, Jason Olejniczak, Adah Almutairi
Nanoparticles formulated from fast-degrading oxidation-responsive polycaprolactone are responsive to 50 μM of H2O2.
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Topography induced stiffness alteration of stem cells influences osteogenic differentiation

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2638-2652
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00264J, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Liangliang Yang, Qi Gao, Lu Ge, Qihui Zhou, Eliza M. Warszawik, Reinier Bron, King Wai Chiu Lai, Patrick van Rijn
Topography-driven alterations to single cell stiffness rather than alterations in cell morphology, is the underlying driver for influencing cell biological processes, particularly stem cell differentiation.
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Interfacing human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neurons with designed nanowire arrays as a future platform for medical applications

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2434-2446
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00182A, Paper
Jann Harberts, Undine Haferkamp, Stefanie Haugg, Cornelius Fendler, Dennis Lam, Robert Zierold, Ole Pless, Robert H. Blick
Nanostructured substrates such as nanowire arrays form a powerful tool for building next-generation medical devices.
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A novel peptide targeting gastrin releasing peptide receptor for pancreatic neoplasm detection

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2682-2693
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00162G, Paper
Yuanbiao Tu, Ji Tao, Fang Wang, Peifei Liu, Zhihao Han, Zhaolun Li, Yi Ma, Yueqing Gu
The designed novel peptide GB-6 with targeted GRPR-binding possesses more favorable pharmacokinetic properties and metabolic stability, as well as superior tumor-targeting ability in pancreatic cancer models, relative to BBN7–14.
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Particle-mediated delivery of frataxin plasmid to a human sensory neuronal model of Friedreich's ataxia

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2398-2403
DOI: 10.1039/C9BM01757G, Communication
Ewa Czuba-Wojnilowicz, Serena Viventi, Sara E. Howden, Simon Maksour, Amy E. Hulme, Christina Cortez-Jugo, Mirella Dottori, Frank Caruso
Multilayered particles in gene therapy for Friedreich's ataxia induce a 27 000-fold increase in frataxin gene expression in a patient-derived cell model.
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An intelligent vancomycin release system for preventing surgical site infections of bone tissues

Biomater. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00255K, Paper
Yuan Li, Guang Li, Xiaoling Sha, Litao Li, Kuo Zhang, Daohong Liu, Yanfei Hao, Xu Cui, Lei Wang, Hao Wang
An intelligent anti-bacterial system can be constructed on implants during surgery.
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A multifunctional metal-biopolymer coordinated double network hydrogel combined with multi-stimulus responsiveness, self-healing, shape memory and antibacterial properties

Biomater. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00425A, Paper
Kun Yan, Feiyang Xu, Chunyu Wang, Yingying Li, Yuanli Chen, Xiufang Li, Zhentan Lu, Dong Wang
A universal, straightforward macroscale assembly technology has been presented for fabrication of polysaccharide-based multifunctional DN gels based on metal coordination chemistry.
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A super-stretchable, self-healing and injectable supramolecular hydrogel constructed by a host–guest crosslinker

Biomater. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00290A, Paper
Yang Zhou, Yuanhao Zhang, Zhaobo Dai, Fang Jiang, Jia Tian, Weian Zhang
Supramolecular hydrogels based on host–guest interactions have drawn considerable attention due to their unique properties and promising applications.
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A versatile ultrafine and super-absorptive H+-modified montmorillonite: application for metabolic syndrome intervention and gastric mucosal protection

Biomater. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00474J, Paper
Qiwen Wang, Jie Shen, Enqi Mo, Haotian Zhang, Jianwei Wang, Xiurong Hu, Jun Zhou, Hongzhen Bai, Guping Tang
An H+-modified montmorillonite (H-MMT) was prepared using an acid modification method to obtain powerful absorption ability as a theranostic platform for both metabolic syndrome and gastric mucosa protection.
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Optically controlled hybrid metamaterial of plasmonic spiky gold inbuilt graphene sheets for bimodal imaging guided multimodal therapy

Biomater. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00312C, Paper
Kunnumpurathu Jibin, Jayaram S. Prasad, Giridharan Saranya, Sachin J. Shenoy, Kaustabh K. Maiti, Ramapurath S. Jayasree
Gold–graphene nanohybrid for simultaneous dual-imaging guided triple therapy as a new paradigm in light-triggered cancer theranostics. The material demonstrates excellent therapeutic efficacy and treatment monitoring features.
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A transport system based on a quantum dot-modified nanotracer is genetically and developmentally stable in pregnant mice

Biomater. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00311E, Paper
Open Access
Hye Jin Kim, Ji Sun Park, Se Won Yi, Minyeon Go, Hye-Ryun Kim, Su Jin Lee, Jong Min Park, Dong Hyun Cha, Sung Han Shim, Keun-Hong Park
The use of nanoscale materials (NMs) could cause problems such as cytotoxicity, genomic aberration, but the impacts of NM exposure during pregnancy remain uncharacterized in the context of clinical applications.
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Surface engineering of titanium alloy using metal-polyphenol network coating with magnesium ions for improved osseointegration

Biomater. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00566E, Paper
Sangmin Lee, Yun-Young Chang, Jinkyu Lee, Sajeesh Kumar Madhurakkat Perikamana, Eun Mi Kim, Yang-Hun Jung, Jeong-Ho Yun, Heungsoo Shin
Although titanium-based implants are widely used in orthopedic and dental clinics, improved osseointegration at the bone–implant interface is still required.
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Functionalized Biomaterials to Combat Biofilm

Biomater. Sci., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00526F, Minireview
Dan-ni Huang, Jing Wang, Kefeng Ren, Jian Ji
Pathogenic microbial biofilms readily form on implantable medical devices or human tissues have posed a great threat to worldwide healthcare. Hopes are focused on preventive strategies of biofilms, leaving a...
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Effective intracellular delivery of bevacizumab via PEGylated polymeric nanoparticles targeting CD44v6 receptor in colon cancer cells

Biomater. Sci., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00556H, Paper
Ana Baião, Flávia Sousa, Ana Oliveira, Carla Oliveira, Bruno Sarmento
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most incident and mortal cancers in the world, mainly due to its metastatic and metabolic ability. CD44 receptor isoform containing exon 6 (CD44v6)...
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Serum miRNAs are differentially altered by ethanol and caffeine consumption in rats

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,842-849
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00069K, Paper
M. Martinez, I. M. U. Rossetto, R. M. S. Arantes, F. S. N. Lizarte, L. F. Tirapelli, D. P. C. Tirapelli, L. G. A. Chuffa, F. E. Martinez
Alcoholism is a multifactorial disease with high risk for dependence determined by genetic background, environmental factors and neuroadaptations.
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Eco-friendly synthesis of glutathione-capped CdTe/CdSe/ZnSe core/double shell quantum dots: their cytotoxicity and genotoxicity effects on Chinese hamster ovary cells

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,868-874
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00113A, Paper
Neo Mervyn Monaheng, Sundararajan Parani, Mary Gulumian, Oluwatobi Samuel Oluwafemi
In this work, we report green one-pot synthesis, cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of glutathione-capped CdTe/CdSe/ZnSe heterostructured quantum dots (QDs) using a label-free xCELLigence RTCA system as well as the Cytokinesis Blocked Micronucleus assay.
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Tin thiocarbonohydrazone complexes: synthesis, crystal structures and biological evaluation

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,862-867
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00109C, Paper
Jin Wang, Yu-Ting Wang, Yan Fang, Yan-Li Lu, Ming-Xue Li
Three organotin thiocarbonohydrazone complexes have been synthesized, and growth inhibition assays indicated that complex 3 has the highest tumor cell selectivity.
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Kaempferol derivatives isolated from Lens culinaris Medik. reduce DNA damage induced by etoposide in peripheral blood mononuclear cells

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,896-907
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00176J, Paper
Magdalena Kluska, Michał Juszczak, Daniel Wysokiński, Jerzy Żuchowski, Anna Stochmal, Katarzyna Woźniak
Bioactive compounds isolated from plants are considered to be attractive candidates for cancer therapy.
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Comment on “Acetylcysteine in paracetamol poisoning: a perspective of 45 years of use” by D. N. Bateman and J. W. Dear, Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8, 489

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,1057-1058
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00158A, Comment
Michael E. Mullins, Mark C. Yarema, Marco L. A. Sivilotti, Margaret Thompson, D. Adam Algren, Michael C. Beuhler, Christopher P. Holstege
We point out an acetylcysteine protocol that a previous article (D. N. Bateman and J. W. Dear, Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8, 489–498) overlooked.
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Characteristic synergistic cytotoxic effects toward cells in graphene oxide dressing with cadmium and copper ions

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,908-917
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00146H, Paper
Yiyang Dong, Yulin Chang, Haidi Gao, Victoria Arantza León Anchustegui, Qiang Yu, Haifang Wang, Jia-Hui Liu, Shihui Wang
Cadmium ions exerted synergistic toxic effects with graphene oxide on Hela cells.
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Ex vivo toxicological evaluation of experimental anticancer gold(I) complexes with lansoprazole-type ligands

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,885-895
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00149B, Paper
Natalia Estrada-Ortiz, Elena Lopez-Gonzales, Ben Woods, Stefan Stürup, Inge A. M. de Graaf, Geny M. M. Groothuis, Angela Casini
Novel experimental anticancer gold-based compounds were studied for their mechanisms of toxicity in healthy rat kidney and liver tissues, using the Precision Cut Tissue Slices (PCTS) technique.
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Gynura divaricata ameliorates hepatic insulin resistance by modulating insulin signalling, maintaining glycolipid homeostasis and reducing inflammation in type 2 diabetic mice

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,928-938
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00191C, Paper
Xuan Dong, Shu-Xiang Zhao, Bing-Qing Xu, Yu-Qing Zhang
Oral lyophilized powder of Gynura divaricata, an edible medicinal plant, can alleviate both hyperglycaemia and hepatic insulin resistance in type 2 diabetic mice.
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Lipoic acid antagonizes paraquat-induced vascular endothelial dysfunction by suppressing mitochondrial reactive oxidative stress

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,918-927
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00186G, Paper
Li Pang, Ping Deng, Yi-dan Liang, Jing-yu Qian, Li-Chuan Wu, Ling-ling Yang, Zheng-ping Yu, Zhou Zhou
α-Lipoic acid antagonizes paraquat toxicity.
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Thyroid endocrine status and biochemical stress responses in adult male Wistar rats chronically exposed to pristine polystyrene nanoplastics

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,953-963
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00147F, Paper
Fatemeh Amereh, Akbar Eslami, Simin Fazelipour, Mohammad Rafiee, Mohammad Ismail Zibaii, Mohammad Babaei
At this time, little is known about the long-term effects of micro(nano)plastics on public health. In the present study, early warning signs of thyroid endocrine disruption were noticed in adult Wistar rats from the ingestion of virgin polystyrene nanoparticles.
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Environmental distribution of the neurotoxin L-BMAA in Paenibacillus species

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,781-783
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00203K, Viewpoint
Peter B. Nunn, Geoffrey A. Codd
The neurotoxic amino acid, 3-N-methyl-2,3-diaminopropanoic acid (BMAA), known in plants of the genus Cycas and in aquatic cyanobacteria and other organisms, is a component of antibiotic peptides in two species of Paenibacillus.
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Reply to the ‘Comment on “Acetylcysteine in paracetamol poisoning: a perspective of 45 years of use”’ by M. E. Mullins, M. C. Yarema, M. L. A. Sivilotti, M. Thompson, D. A. Algren, M. C. Beuhler and C. P. Holstege, Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8, DOI: 10.1039/C9T

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,1059-1059
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00216B, Comment
Open Access
D. Nicholas Bateman, James W. Dear
Mullins et al. made a comment on our article (DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00002J) stating they noticed the omission of the one-bag, standard concentration protocol which is shared by several centers in North America when we discussed IV acetylcysteine protocols.
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Biogenic Aspergillus tubingensis silver nanoparticles’ in vitro effects on human umbilical vein endothelial cells, normal human fibroblasts, HEPG2, and Galleria mellonella

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,789-801
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00091G, Paper
Cristiane Angélica Ottoni, Durvanei Augusto Maria, Priscila Jane Romano de Oliveira Gonçalves, Welington Luiz de Araújo, Ana Olívia de Souza
Biogenic silver nanoparticles are ecofriendly and offers valuable possibilities of applications in several industrial areas.
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Cadmium telluride quantum dot-exposed human bronchial epithelial cells: a further study of the cellular response by proteomics

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,994-1001
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00126C, Paper
Yan-Ming Xu, Heng Wee Tan, Wei Zheng, Zhan-Ling Liang, Fei-Yuan Yu, Dan-Dan Wu, Yue Yao, Qiu-Hua Zhong, Rui Yan, Andy T. Y. Lau
A comparative proteome analysis was conducted to identify global changes in the protein expression profiles of cadmium telluride quantum dot-exposed human bronchial epithelial BEAS-2B cells.
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Innovative models for in vitro detection of seizure

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,784-788
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00210C, Review Article
Kimberly L. Rockley, Ruth A. Roberts, Michael J. Morton
New technologies offer the opportunity to screen for seizure liability in vitro, avoiding costly failures in preclinical and clinical development.
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Novel evaluation of sevoflurane anesthetic exposure on the testicular germ cells of neonatal male mice

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,988-993
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00193J, Paper
Ali Raza Ebrahim Soltani, Abdolmohammad Kajbafzadeh, Maryam Ezzati, Zahra Ebrahim Soltani, Navid Hosseinifar, Anahid Maleki, Maryam Nezhad Sistani
Inhalatory anesthetics may impact spermatogenesis and sexual behavior.
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Cigarette smoke inhalation aggravates diabetic kidney injury in rats

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,964-971
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00201D, Paper
Songling Jiang, Do Van Quan, Jae Hyuck Sung, Moo-Yeol Lee, Hunjoo Ha
Four weeks of exposure to cigarette smoke aggravated the progression of diabetic kidney injury including inflammation, fibrosis, and oxidative stress.
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Effects of moderate red wine on cardiovascular risk factors in diabetics: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,979-987
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00227H, Paper
Saavia Alice Naame, Decheng Li, Ruixue Huang
Diabetes mellitus is of major public health concerns; its incidence is continuously increasing.
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Methanol extract of Iphiona aucheri ameliorates CCl4 induced hepatic injuries by regulation of genes in rats

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,815-832
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00157C, Paper
Jawaid Ahmed Zai, Muhammad Rashid Khan, Zaib un Nisa Mughal, Riffat Batool, Irum Naz, Sonia Maryam, Zartash Zahra
Alteration in expression of ER stress associated genes, inflammatory genes and antioxidant biochemical induced with CCl4 in liver of rats were restored towards the control rats by co-administration of methanol extract of Iphiona aucheri to rats.
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Astilbin attenuates cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury by inhibiting the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,1002-1008
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00222G, Paper
Jing Li, Zhaowei Gu, Yue Liu, Yu Wang, Min Zhao
Ischemic stroke is the second most common cause of death worldwide and cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury also leads to serious tissue damage.
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Nanoparticle induced barrier function assessment at liquid–liquid and air–liquid interface in novel human lung epithelia cell lines

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,1016-1027
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00179D, Paper
Open Access
Lars Leibrock, Sandra Wagener, Ajay Vikram Singh, Peter Laux, Andreas Luch
To answer questions about nanoparticle toxicity, translocation and biokinetics following inhalation exposure, in vitro models should have functional barrier properties to mimic the in vivo situation as closely as possible.
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Application of the direct peptide reactivity assay (DPRA) to inorganic compounds: a case study of platinum species

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,802-814
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00242A, Paper
Jocelyn D. C. Hemming, Mark Hosford, Martin M. Shafer
The in chemico Direct Peptide Reactivity Assay (DPRA) was developed as a non-animal, relatively high throughput, screening tool for skin sensitization potential.
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Benzoquinone alters the lipid homeostasis in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,1035-1041
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00139E, Paper
Abhishek Raj, Vasanthi Nachiappan
BQ exposure inhibited cell growth, increased the ROS-mediated apoptosis, and altered the phospholipids that resulted in membrane proliferation.
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Cytotoxic effect of silica nanoparticles against hepatocellular carcinoma cells through necroptosis induction

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,1042-1049
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00240E, Paper
Yuexiang Niu, Engong Tang, Qingan Zhang
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common cancer that affects people worldwide with high morbidity and mortality, and its resistance to current chemotherapeutic drugs is a serious concern.
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The protective effect of thymoquinone on tert-butylhydroquinone induced cytotoxicity in human umbilical vein endothelial cells

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,1050-1056
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00235A, Paper
Zahra Karimi, Maryam Ghaffari, Jafar Ezzati Nazhad Dolatabadi, Parvin Dehghan
2-tert-Butyl-4-hydroquinone (TBHQ) is used for inhibition of oxidative rancidity in the food industry.
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AIIB extends $500 mn loan to India to deal with coronavirus crisis

The bank's board of directors has approved a loan to India to strengthen the preparedness of the country's national health system