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Lactoferrin. A natural glycoprotein involved in iron and inflammatory homeostasis [PDF]

, 2017
Human lactoferrin (hLf), an iron-binding multifunctional cationic glycoprotein secreted by exocrine glands and by neutrophils, is a key element of host defenses.
Cutone, Antimo, Lepanto, Maria Stefania, Paesano, Rosalba, Rosa, Luigi, Valenti, Piera   +4 more
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Inhibitors of Bacterial \u3cem\u3eN\u3c/em\u3e-succinyl-L,L-diaminopimelic Acid Desuccinylase (DapE) and Demonstration of in vitro Antimicrobial Activity [PDF]

, 2009
The dapE-encoded N-succinyl-L,L-diaminopimelic acid desuccinylase (DapE) is a critical bacterial enzyme for the construction of the bacterial cell wall. A screen biased toward compounds containing zinc-binding groups (ZBG’s) including thiols, carboxylic ...
Armoush, Nicola, Becker, Daniel P., Gillner, Danuta, Holz, Richard C.   +3 more
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Sialic acid utilization by Cronobacter sakazakii [PDF]

, 2013
Background: The Cronobacter genus is composed of seven species, and can cause infections in all age groups. Of particular concern is C. sakazakii, as this species is strongly associated with severe and often fatal cases of necrotizing enterocolitis and ...
Forsythe, S, Hariri, S, Joseph, S, Masood, N   +3 more
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Lateral Mucosal Flap With Steroid‐Eluting Implant in Revision Draf Type III Frontal Sinus Surgery

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
This technical note introduces a novel endoscopic strategy that integrates a laterally based endonasal mucosal flap with a bioabsorbable steroid‐eluting implant to prevent restenosis following revision of Draf type III frontal sinus surgery. The vascularized flap is stabilized and maintained in close apposition to the underlying bone by a self ...
Mario Turri‐Zanoni, Gloria Schiavo, Marco Valentini, Andrea Presta, Federico Russo, Alessandro Vinciguerra, Paolo Battaglia   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genomic Surveillance Reveals Vaccine-Associated Shifts in Pediatric Invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae in Tunisia

Vaccines
Background/Objectives: Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae) remains a leading cause of invasive bacterial disease in children worldwide. In Tunisia, the 10-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV10) was introduced into the national immunization ...
Samar Mhimdi, Khaoula Meftah, Ala-Eddine Deghmane, Yasmine Chelbi, Aida Bouafsoun, Muhamed-Kheir Taha, Hanen Smaoui   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Greater Cochlear Damage in Otogenic Versus Meningogenic Meningitis: Hearing Rehabilitation Implications

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
Otogenic route of meningitis was associated with greater cochlear hair cell loss in comparison with the meningogenic one in this otopathology study. Neuronal depletion has been traditionally implicated in failed hearing rehabilitation of post‐meningitis deafness.
Matheus Pedrosa Tavares, Henrique Furlan Pauna, Rafael da Costa Monsanto, Nevra Keskin‐Yilmaz, Breno Lima de Almeida, Norma de Oliveira Penido   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of immunological responses against outer membrane vesicles (OMV) of nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae using MPLA-CpG adjuvant as a vaccine candidate

Iranian Journal of Microbiology, 2020
Background and Objectives: Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) are major causes of non-invasive infections, including otitis media and sinusitis and it can also contribute to respiratory infections of all ages.
Ava Behrouzi, Reza Arabi Mianroodi, Parviz Afrough, Ahmad Ayadi, Amirarsalan Serajian   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evidence‐based guideline for clinical practice in the diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of recurrent wheezing in infants and toddlers in China

Pediatric Investigation, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Wheezing is a common respiratory symptom in infants and toddlers, and recurrent wheezing is a significant respiratory disorder affecting this age group. Given the multifactorial etiology of recurrent wheezing, clinical practice lacks standardized diagnostic and therapeutic protocols. Recent years have witnessed substantial progress in clinical
Committee of Pediatrics, China Medical Education Association, Cooperative Group of Asthma, the Subspecialty Group of Respiratory, the Society of Pediatrics, Chinese Medical Association, Pediatric Respiratory Work Committee, Society of Pulmonologists, Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Committee of Pediatrics, Chinese Research Hospital Association, Pediatric Professional Committee of the Chinese Non‐public Medical Institutions Association, Professional Committee of Children's Health and Pharmaceutical Research, China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Children's Safe Medication Branch of China News of Drug Information Association, Pediatric Expert Committee of China Primary Health Care Foundation, China International Medical Foundation   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Etiological Trends and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Bacterial Strains Causing Respiratory Tract Infections

Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry
Background: Lower respiratory tract infections (LTRIs) are emerging as the most common infectious diseases of humans. Antibiotic resistance has increased in all the major pathogens therefore, this project engrossed on defining the current drift of ...
Fareeha Adnan, Faisal IqbalAfridi, Nazia Kurshid   +2 more
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Haemophilus Influenzae, an Underdiagnosed Cause of Respiratory Tract Infections [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2012
Background: Haemophilus influenzae is an obligate human parasite that is transmitted from person to person by the respiratory route. This organism causes several diseases which range from chronic respiratory to serious invasive infections ...
Rekha Rai, Vimal Kumar K., Ganesh Ramanath, Krishnaprasad Madle S., Sanjeev Hosdurg, Asha Pai K.B.   +5 more
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