Biological cells, effect technology

The studies described here demonstrate that bDNA can be used to quantitate mRNA at physiologic levels and that the technology can also be used effectively in cell biology as well as infectious diseases. The bDNA assays do not have the sensitivity of RT-PCR assays that have been described for the same purposes, but bDNA may be better suited for truly quantitative mRNA measurements, since it does not require reverse transcription or amplification of the target sequences. 

UV-C technology is widely used as an alternative to chemical sterilization and microorganism reduction in food products (Lamikanra 2002 Fan and others 2008). Ultraviolet light also induces biological stress in plants and defense mechanisms in plant tissues with the consequent production of phytochemical compounds (Lee and Kader 2000). Phytoalexin accumulation could be accompanied by other inducible defenses such as cell-wall modifications, defense enzymes, and antioxidant activity, which have been reported with health benefits (Gonzalez-Aguilar and others 2007). It is well documented that UV-C irradiation has an effect in secondary metabolism. 

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