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Mannan immunoassay for diagnosis of invasive mucormycosis: assay development, preclinical testing and evaluation in an animal model [PDF]

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
Early diagnosis of mucormycosis would be greatly facilitated by identification of a non-invasive biomarker for infection. This study evaluated whether detection of Mucorales mannan in serum or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) can serve as such a ...
Amanda R. Burnham-Marusich, Vidhi Pandit, Sondus Alkhazraji, Yiyou Gu, Kathleen R. Zayac, John R. Wingard, Emma L. Culver, Joseph J. Walish, Ashraf S. Ibrahim, Ashraf S. Ibrahim, Thomas R. Kozel   +10 more
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The Macrophage Mannose Receptor Regulate Mannan-Induced Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis-Like Disease Models

Frontiers in Immunology, 2018
The injection of mannan into mice can result in the development of psoriasis (Ps) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA), whereas co-injection with antibodies toward collagen type II leads to a chronic rheumatoid-like arthritis.
Cecilia Hagert, Cecilia Hagert, Outi Sareila, Outi Sareila, Tiina Kelkka, Tiina Kelkka, Sirpa Jalkanen, Rikard Holmdahl, Rikard Holmdahl   +8 more
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MANNAN PRECIPITATION FROM ALOE VERA LEAF PULP JUICE USING METHANOL AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL AS ANTI-SOLVENT: EXPERIMENTAL AND EMPIRICAL MODELLING APPROACH [PDF]

, 2012
Precipitation of mannan from Aloe vera leaf pulp juice was investigated using anti-solvent precipitation process under room temperature condition. The aims of this work were to study the effects of types (methanol and isopropyl alcohol) and amount of ...
Retnowati, Diah Susetyo, Diah Susetyo Retnowati, Andri Cahyo Kumoro, Kumoro, A.C., Kumoro, Andri Cahyo, Retnowati, D.S.   +5 more
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Soluble C-Type Lectin-Receptor Ligands Stimulate ROS Production in Dendritic Cells and Potentiate Killing of MRSA as Well as the MRSA Induced IL-12 Production

Frontiers in Immunology, 2022
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has developed resistance to most β-lactam antibiotics leaving few treatment options against infections with MRSA.
Helene M. S. Eld, Peter R. Johnsen, Emilie M. Nielsen, Frederikke Z. Jørgensen, Marie Lindstrøm-Svendsen, Mara Baldry, Hanne Ingmer, Hanne Frøkiær   +7 more
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Myelin Peptide–Mannan Conjugate Multiple Sclerosis Vaccines: Conjugation Efficacy and Stability of Vaccine Ingredient

Vaccines, 2021
Myelin peptide–mannan conjugates have been shown to be potential vaccines in the immunotherapy of multiple sclerosis. The conjugates are comprised from the epitope peptide and the polysaccharide mannan which transfers as a carrier the antigenic peptide ...
John Matsoukas, George Deraos, Kostas Kelaidonis, Md Kamal Hossain, Jack Feehan, Andreas G. Tzakos, Elizabeth Matsoukas, Emmanuel Topoglidis, Vasso Apostolopoulos   +8 more
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Mannans and mannan oligosaccharides (MOS) from Saccharomyces cerevisiae – A sustainable source of functional ingredients

Carbohydrate Polymers, 2021
Sustainable industry practices and circular economy concepts encourage the transformation of production waste into by-products. Saccharomyces cerevisiae is widely used in fermentation industry worldwide, generating large amounts of spent yeast which is mainly directed to animal feed or discarded as waste.
Faustino, Margarida, Durão, Joana, Pereira, Carla F., Pintado, Manuela E., Carvalho, Ana P.   +4 more
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Encapsulation of Polyphenolic Compounds Based on Hemicelluloses to Enhance Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Colorectal Cancer

Molecules, 2023
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and colorectal cancer (CRC) are difficult to cure, and available treatment is associated with troubling side effects. In addition, current therapies have limited efficacy and are characterized by high costs, and a large ...
Miłosz Caban, Urszula Lewandowska
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Characterization and Antioxidant Activity of Mannans from Saccharomyces cerevisiae with Different Molecular Weight

Molecules, 2022
Polysaccharides were extracted from natural sources with various biological activities, which are strongly influenced by their chemical structure and molecular weight.
Yingyuan Zhao, Jiaqi Wang, Qianzhen Fu, Huiru Zhang, Jin Liang, Wenjie Xue, Guoqun Zhao, Hiroaki Oda   +7 more
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Guar gum as galactomannan source induces dysbiosis and reduces performance in broiler chickens and dietary β-mannanase restores the gut homeostasis

Poultry Science, 2023
: Galactomannans are abundant nonstarch polysaccharides in broiler feed ingredients. In broilers, diets with high levels of galactomannans have been associated with innate immune response stimulation, poor zootechnical performance, nutrient and lipid ...
Marielen de Souza, Venessa Eeckhaut, Evy Goossens, Richard Ducatelle, Filip Van Nieuwerburgh, Karl Poulsen, Ana Angelita Sampaio Baptista, Ana Paula Frederico Rodrigues Loureiro Bracarense, Filip Van Immerseel   +8 more
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LINKING ISLAMIC COMMERCIAL AND SOCIAL FINANCE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CASH-WAQF AS NEW STRATEGY OF INTEREST-FREE MICRO-CREDIT FOR FAMILY EMPOWERMENT OF THE POOR TOWARDS ESTABLISHING WORLD SOCIAL BANK: A CASE STUDY APPROACH

Journal of Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance, 2018
The floating of Cash-waqf Certificate as a financial instrument by Social Islami Bank Ltd (SIBL) in Bangladesh in 1997 (formerly known as Social Investment Bank Ltd) is an innovation in the history of Islamic Finance.
M.A. Mannan
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