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Alpha-Defensin-1 in Synovial Fluid is Useful for Diagnosis of Joint Infection
Journal of UOEH, 2020 The distinction between bacterial infectious and noninfectious arthritis is typically challenging in the early stages; however, it is critical for treatment decision making. Here, we investigated the diagnostic relevance of alpha- and beta-defensin levels in serum and synovial fluid as biomarkers of joint infection in patients presenting with fever and
Takafumi, Tajima +7 more
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International Forum of Allergy &Rhinology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is an inflammatory disease with many different contributing factors, including bacterial infection. CRS patients are typically managed with medical therapies; however, these treatments frequently fail, leaving surgery as the only viable option.
Sintayehu Ambachew +8 more
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Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.We conducted a longitudinal trial across nursery, growing, and finishing phases, showing that phytochemical supplementation as a potential antibiotic alternative reduced potential pathogens and promoted beneficial Lactobacillus amylovorus in the nursery phase, and enriched amino acid and carbohydrate metabolism pathways (prediction) during finishing ...
Ziyu Liu +11 more
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The Journal of biological chemistry, 2003 The bactericidal activity of mouse alpha-defensins (cryptdins) requires proteolytic activation of inactive precursors by matrix metalloproteinase-7 (matrilysin, EC, MMP-7(a)). To investigate mechanisms of cryptdin-4 (Crp4) peptide interactions with membrane bilayers and to determine whether MMP-7-mediated proteolysis activates the membrane disruptive ...
Donald P, Satchell +5 more
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Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.Our paper systematically reviews the intestinal structure, function, and microbiota of ostriches, along with strategies for improving their gut health. We analyze how these factors collectively influence intestinal homeostasis and ostrich welfare, emphasizing probiotics as a promising intervention to enhance gut health, boost population well‐being, and
Zi‐Qun Zhang +6 more
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THE STUDY OF REGULARITIES OF INDUCTION OF IL-8 SYNTHESIS BY NEUTROPHIL DEFENSINS IN VITRO
Медицинская иммунология, 2014 . We explored the effects of defensins on IL-8 synthesis in various human cells, including bronchoepithelial cell line A-549, monocytes, monocyte-derived macrophages differentiated in the presence of M-CSF, HU-VEC cells, HEK293 and THP-1 cell lines.
Y. V. Chaly +3 more
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Biomedical Papers, 2021 Aims. The study aims were to verify the serum (S) and synovial fluid (SF) reference intervals (RIs) for human neutrophil defensins (HNP1-3); measure S and SF defensin concentrations in different types of SF, including non-inflammatory, inflammatory non ...
Pavlina Kusnierova +5 more
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Alpha Defensins Genes and Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: A Study of Cases
Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2015 Objective: To evaluate the alpha-defensin (α-DF) genes polymorphism in women with vulvovaginal candidiasis and recurrence. Methods: This observational study included clinical vaginal secretion samples collected over four years from 88 women, ranging in age from 18 to 65 years, from medical centers of Sao Paulo and Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil. Thirty-six of
Humberto F. Boatto +6 more
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Modulation of Animal Gut Health by Milk Oligosaccharide
Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.This review summarizes the composition and structural characteristics of MOs across different mammalian species, and elucidates their roles and mechanisms in maintaining intestinal homeostasis by regulating gut microbiome and enhancing intestinal chemical, physical and immune barriers.
Ningtao Chen +7 more
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Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Effective vaccines against Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease, are urgently needed. Here, we report the design and in silico validation of a novel multiepitope vaccine construct targeting the key surface proteins ASP‐2 and gp82. Using a comprehensive immunoinformatics pipeline, we identified and selected 38 potent T‐cell (
Maria Karolaynne da Silva +8 more
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