Instituto Tecnológico de Veracruz

Curcumin Nanoemulsion: Characterization and Effect on Cataracts in an In Vivo Animal Model and Ex Vivo Human Model

Cataracts are the leading cause of reversible blindness worldwide; this condition results from the aggregation of lens proteins. Currently, surgery remains the only treatment; however, there is growing interest in non-surgical approaches, including the use of bioactive compounds...

Draft genome sequence of Enterococcus lactis SP-50a, isolated from artisanal cheese, with potential to produce antimicrobial agents and biopolymers

ABSTRACT Artisanal cheeses are a source of bacteria with biotechnological potential. The genome size of Enterococcus lactis SP-50a was 2.71 Mb with 2,637 genes. Analysis identified genes for bacteriocin and peptidoglycan hydrolase synthesis, associated with antimicrobial activity...

Total Hydrocarbons in Intertidal Interstitial Water of Sandy Beaches of the Central Region of Veracruz

Sandy beaches in the Central Region of Veracruz (CRV) face constant anthropogenic pressure from port and urban activities. This study aimed to evaluate total hydrocarbon (TH) concentrations in the intertidal interstitial water of five beaches in the CRV, analyzing their variabili...