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bi·o·ac·tive (b-ktv)
adj.
Of or relating to a substance that has an effect on living tissue.
bioactive
Etymology: Gk, bios, life; L, activus, with energy
having an effect on or causing a reaction in living tissue.
bioactive [bi″o-ak´tiv]
having an effect on or eliciting a response from living tissue.
bioactive
having an effect on or eliciting a response from living tissue.
bioactive food components
constituents in foods or dietary supplements, other than those needed to meet basic nutritional needs, that are responsible for changes in health status.
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In a research, John Brennan and his research team at McMaster University, working with the Sentinel Bioactive Paper Network, describe a method for printing a toxin-detecting biosensor on paper using a FujiFilm Dimatix Materials Printer.
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However, polyurethanes as a potential, biodegradable materials are lack of bioactive groups, which limits their applications.
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