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In the present study, we investigate the serum cholesterol level and the liver enzymes (alkaline phosphatase, alanine transaminase, and aspartate aminotransferase) in mice. Lindane (δ- isomer), 100mg/kg body weight, injected subcutaneously for 30 days. Our present study found that after 30 days of lindane administration, after sacrificing the mice, a significant increase in serum cholesterol levels observed. Alkaline phosphatase levels significantly decreased, whereas the alanine transaminase and aspartate aminotransferase levels significantly increased.

Surfactin is a biosurfactant produced by different species of the genus Bacillus. It poses anticancer activity against breast and other different cancers. Surfactin suppresses cancerous growth by cell cycle arrest and programed cell death and also captures metastasis. As a result of the fantastic impact, surfactin is widely studied. Here the synthesis, structure, and properties of surfactin, along with its effectiveness against breast cancer, are briefly discussed.

Bioinspired surfaces with special wettability have attracted considerable interest in both fundamental research and industry applications. This work described a biomimic superhydrophobic coating based on one new flower-like micro-nano particles via electrophoretic deposition (EPD) technique. Firstly, flower-like particles were fabricated by a facile one-step oxidation method. The particles were assembled with a large number of ordered crossed 10–20 nm thickness nano-sheets, and the particle diameter was about 2–3 μm, just like the microprotrusions of taro leaf. Furthermore, possible formation mechanism of the particles discussed. Then flower-like particles together with electropositive chitosan were deposited on substrates via EPD. After further modified with a low surface energy reagent, the coatings showed excellent superhydrophobicity (contact angle about 157°, sliding angle 2.1°). In addition, the superhydrophobic coating demonstrated mechanical durability, anti-bacteria adhesion and significantly anti-blood adhesion properties. The results indicated that the biomimic superhydrophobic coating might have the potential application in medical instruments for its significantly anti-blood adhesion property.