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Degradation of human kininogens with the release of kinin peptides by extracellular proteinases of Candida spp. [PDF]

, 2010
The secretion of proteolytic enzymes by pathogenic microorganisms is one of the most successful strategies used by pathogens to colonize and infect the host organism.
Ben Nasr A., Ben Nasr A., Bergmann S., Boskey E.R., Colman R.W., De Bernardis F., Frick I.M., Imamura T., Kaminishi H., Karkowska-Kuleta J., Koelsch G., Maeda H., Maruo K., Matsudaira P., Molla A., Tapper H., White T.C.   +16 more
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Membrane Fusion‐Inspired Nanomaterials: Emerging Strategies for Infectious Disease and Cancer Diagnostics

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Membrane fusion‐inspired nanomaterials offer transformative potential in diagnostics by mimicking natural fusion processes to achieve highly sensitive and specific detection of disease biomarkers. This review highlights recent advancements in nanomaterial functionalization strategies, signal amplification systems, and stimuli‐responsive fusion designs,
Sojeong Lee, Khulan Nyamzaya, Jueun Han, Yejin Song, Jihee Lee, Jung Hyun Jo, Seungmin Bang, Eun‐Kyung Lim, Seungjoo Haam, Eunjung Kim   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of interventions to reduce nosocomial transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in English NHS Trusts: a computational modelling study

BMC Infectious Diseases
Background Prior to September 2021, 55,000–90,000 hospital inpatients in England were identified as having a potentially nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 infection. This includes cases that were likely missed due to pauci- or asymptomatic infection.
Stephanie Evans, James Stimson, Diane Pople, Peter J White, Mark H Wilcox, Julie V Robotham   +5 more
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Differential Kinetics of Aspergillus nidulans and Aspergillus fumigatus Phagocytosis [PDF]

, 2017
Acknowledgements: The authors would like to acknowledge Fraser P. Coxon and Ian Ganley for providing LC3-GFP-mCherry BMDMs. M.S.G. was supported by an FEMS research grant and F.L.v.d.V.
Alonso, M Fernanda, Bain, Judith M, Becker, Katharina L, Erwig, Lars P, Gresnigt, Mark S, Leenders, Floris, Meis, Jacques F, van de Veerdonk, Frank L, Wang, Xiaowen   +8 more
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Skin Mast Cells Contribute to Sporothrix schenckii Infection [PDF]

, 2020
Background: Sporothrix schenckii (S. schenckii), a dimorphic fungus, causes sporotrichosis. Mast cells (MCs) have been described to be involved in skin fungal infections. The role of MCs in cutaneous sporotrichosis remains largely unknown. Objectives:
Frischbutter, Stefan, Geng, Peng, Jiao, Qingqing, Li, Ruoyu, Luo, Ying, Maurer, Marcus, Scheffel, Jörg, Wang, Yuhan, Zhao, Zuotao   +8 more
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Current Challenges in Hemostasis and Advances in Particle‐Assisted Styptic Devices

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Here persistent limitations in hemostatic technologies are highlighted and cutting‐edge biomimetic, microparticle‐assisted, and nanoengineered systems with integrated drug delivery are showcased. Moreover, the article identifies fresh directions toward the next‐generation of multifunctional hemostatic devices with superior efficacy and accessibility ...
Daniele Baiocco, Zhibing Zhang, Neil M. Eisenstein, Nigel Tai, Liam M. Grover   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fungal rhinosinusitis [PDF]

, 2000
Fungal infections in both their invasive and non-invasive forms can prove difficult to diagnose. The often characteristic appearances on imaging are of great assistance.
Howard, D, Lloyd, G, Lund, VJ, Savy, L
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Progressive Insights into 3D Bioprinting for Corneal Tissue Restoration

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores the potential of 3D bioprinting to replicate the complex structure and function of the human cornea. It highlights key advances in bioink development, printing modalities, and in vivo performance, while addressing current challenges and emerging strategies. The review emphasizes bioprinting's promise to overcome donor shortages and
Ilayda Namli, Deepak Gupta, Yogendra Pratap Singh, Pallab Datta, Muhammad Rizwan, Mehmet Baykara, Ibrahim T. Ozbolat   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A single-centre, retrospective study of the incidence of invasive fungal infections during 85 years of autopsy service in Brazil

Scientific Reports, 2021
Autopsy continues to play an essential role in monitoring opportunistic fungal infections. However, few studies have analysed the historical trends of fungal infections in autopsies.
Kátia Cristina Dantas, Thais Mauad, Carmen D. Saldiva de André, Ana Luiza Bierrenbach, Paulo Hilário Nascimento Saldiva   +4 more
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Diagnosis of fungal infections [PDF]

Mycoses, 1997
Summary. Fungal infections become more and more important due to their increasing incidence in immunocompromised patients. In these patients opportunistic fungi (Candida, Aspergillus, Cryptococcus) can cause life‐threatening infections. Diagnosis of fungal infections is difficult.
openaire   +3 more sources