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Alkaloidal Fraction Reduces Paracellular Permeability, IL-8 and NS1 Production on Human Microvascular Endothelial Cells Infected with Dengue Virus

open access: yesNatural Product Communications, 2013
Dengue is the major Arbovirus in the world, annually causing morbidity and death. Severe dengue is associated with changes in the endothelial barrier function due to the production of inflammatory mediators by immune cells and by the endothelium.
Raimundo Sousa Lima-Junior   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of Natural and Botanical Medicines for Activity Against Growing and Non-growing Forms of B. burgdorferi

open access: yesFrontiers in Medicine, 2020
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the US and Europe. Although the current recommended Lyme antibiotic treatment is effective for the majority of Lyme disease patients, about 10–20% of patients continue to suffer from persisting ...
Jie Feng   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Corneal Sequestration and Bilateral Distichiasis in a Binturong (Arctictis binturong)

open access: yesVeterinary Ophthalmology, Volume 29, Issue 6, November 2026.
ABSTRACT Objective To report the first documented case of corneal sequestration and distichiasis in a binturong (Arctictis binturong), discuss implications of disease prevalence in a non‐domestic feliform, and hypothesize on potential etiology and predisposing factors for corneal sequestration.
Vienna Lunking   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Minimal claw-free graphs [PDF]

open access: yes, 1997
summary:A graph $G$ is a minimal claw-free graph (m.c.f. graph) if it contains no $K_{1,3}$ (claw) as an induced subgraph and if, for each edge $e$ of $G$, $G-e$ contains an induced claw. We investigate properties of m.c.f. graphs, establish sharp bounds
Dankelmann, P.   +7 more
core   +1 more source

A self-conscious Kurt Vonnegut: an analysis of Cat's Cradle, Slaughterhouse-Five and Breakfast of Champions [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
The works of Kurt Vonnegut stand as seminal in the American literary canon. Looking at three of his most influential novels, namely Cat's Cradle, Slaughterhouse-Five and Breakfast of Champions, this study aims to better understand the mechanisms which ...
Langdon, Gareth
core   +1 more source

Gut Microbiome Diversity, Functional Potential, and Ecological Relevance of Hottentotta tamulus

open access: yesMicrobiologyOpen, Volume 15, Issue 5, October 2026.
Long‐read 16S sequencing uncovers the gut microbiome of H. tamulus. A highly conserved and low‐diversity bacterial community dominates the gut fauna. Bacillus and Mycoplasma lineages emerge as predominant candidate endosymbionts. Exploratory profiles reveal potential sex‐specific trends in microbial abundance.
Khajid Ullah Khan   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring Normal to Abnormal Variations of Grooming Behaviours in Cats

open access: yesVeterinary Dermatology, Volume 37, Issue 5, Page 865-875, October 2026.
Background: Grooming is a maintenance behaviour accounting for 4% of a cat's activity budget. It consists of several short bouts, and is modified by pruritus and some psychogenic diseases in cats. Objectives: This study aimed to describe cats' grooming behaviour, investigating normal variations in relation to hair length and grooming modifications in ...
Mathilde Guillon   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

In vitro synergism of a water insoluble fraction of Uncaria tomentosa combined with fluconazole and terbinafine against resistant non-Candida albicans isolates

open access: yesPharmaceutical Biology, 2017
Context: Uncaria tomentosa D.C. (Rubiaceae) has several biological activities, including activity against resistant Candida strains. The synergistic interaction with terbinafine or fluconazole can be an important alternative to overcome this resistance ...
Renata Cougo Moraes   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Contraceptive effect of Uncaria tomentosa (cat's claw) in rats with experimental endometriosis Efeito anticoncepcional da Uncaria tomentosa (unha-de-gato) em ratas com endometriose experimental

open access: yesActa Cirúrgica Brasileira, 2011
PURPOSE: Evaluate the histological changes in parenchyma´s epithelial layer of the uterus and ovarian of rats with induced endometriosis, treated with Uncaria tomentosa extract.
João Nogueira Neto   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Determination of the level of chromium and nickel in selected dietary supplements stimulating the immune system of the human body

open access: yesCurrent Issues in Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, 2012
An important group of dietary supplements are those preparations stimulating the defence mechanism of the human body. Often powdered plant raw materials or dry extracts from herbs are included in these dietary supplements, therefore these preparations ...
Jadwiga Błoniarz, Stanisław Zaręba
doaj   +1 more source

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