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Analysis of Mercury Content in Dried Urine of Individuals with Amalgam Fillings Through theUtilization of Direct Mercury Analysis

Creator:

Kapur, Suchit

Abstract:

Mercury exposure is widely common throughout the world, ranging from sources such as dental amalgams, fish and seafood consumption, industrial mining, and medicine. A straightforward, efficient, and affordable protocol to measure urine mercury content would greatly contribute to assessing one’s mercury exposure and in categorizing populations that are more vulnerable...

Resource Type:

Honors College Thesis
Antimicrobial peptide regulation by small molecules in humans and other primates

Creator:

Sinnott, Brian D.

Abstract:

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) play an important role in the innate immune system. Determining the pathways by which these proteins are regulated allows for modulation of their expression for better health. Two families of antimicrobial peptides have been studied in humans: cathelicidins and defensins. There is a single cathelicidin in humans...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis