Pigments analysis in cartonages of an Egyptian mummy of the Roman period using X-ray fluorescence spectrometry

This work evaluates the chemical composition of pigments used in decorative paintings in the coffin cartonage fragments and gassflaske linen wrappings of an Egyptian mummy, using X-ray microfluorescence with synchrotron radiation technique.The measures were obtained at the XRF beamline of the National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory (LNLS).This Ro

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Convergence of endothelial dysfunction, inflammation and glucocorticoid resistance in depression-related cardiovascular diseases

Abstract Major Depressive Disorder, or depression, has been extensively linked to dysregulated HPA axis function, chronic inflammation and cardiovascular diseases.While the former two have been studied in depth, the mechanistic connection between depression and cardiovascular disease is unclear.As major mediators of vascular homeostasis, vascular p

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