The antimicrobial polymer PHMB enters cells and selectively condenses bacterial chromosomes [PDF]
To combat infection and antimicrobial resistance, it is helpful to elucidate drug mechanism(s) of action. Here we examined how the widely used antimicrobial polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) kills bacteria selectively over host cells.
A Gentile+41 more
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ABSTRACT Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) exhibits a high global morbidity rate and ranks as the fourth leading cause of cancer‐related mortality worldwide. In response to the urgent need for effective HCC treatments, naturally occurring, botanical‐driven compounds have gained increasing attention.
Bing Shi+3 more
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Frequency analysis of cytolytic T cell precursors (CTL-P) generated in vivo during lethal rabies infection of mice. I. Distinction of CTL-P with different interleukin 2 sensitivity [PDF]
The aim of this study was to determine the number and state of activity of cytolytic T lymphocytes (CTL) and their precursors (CTL-P) present in vivo during the early stages of viral infection. The local response to lethal infection with rabies virus was
Cerottini+21 more
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Update of Long‐Term Outcomes After Cricotracheal Resection for Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis
Cricotracheal resection is associated with a low rate of recurrence. However, recurrence may occur later than expected after an average of 13.8 years. ABSTRACT Objectives Idiopathic subglottic stenosis (iSGS) is a rare disease in which patients develop dyspnea from recurrent tracheal granulation scar.
Breanne L. Schiffer+2 more
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Prevention of Intraabdominal Adhesions: An Experimental Study Using Mitomycin-C and 4% Icodextrin
Background: Intraabdominal adhesions remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Moreover, intraabdominal adhesions can develop in more than 50% of abdominal operations.
Murat Urkan+6 more
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Canaloplasty: current value in the management of glaucoma [PDF]
Canaloplasty is a nonpenetrating blebless surgical technique for open-angle glaucoma, in which a flexible microcatheter is inserted within Schlemm's canal for the entire 360 degrees. When the microcatheter exits the opposite end, a 10-0 prolene suture is
Cagini, Carlo+5 more
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Effect of Natural Polyphenols on Breast Cancer Chemoprevention and Treatment
Effect of Natural Polyphenols on Breast Cancer proliferation and progression. ABSTRACT Breast cancer is the most common type of malignancy among women worldwide. Significant achievements have been made in diagnostic tools and cancer treatments in the past decade; however, the complexity and heterogeneity of certain breast cancer subtypes often lead to ...
Marzia Sichetti+4 more
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Endoscopic Ostium Assessment Following Endonasal Dacryocystorhinostomy with Mitomycin C Application [PDF]
Aim: The aim of the study is to visualize the patency and measure the ostium size at the end of Endonasal DCR with mitomycin C (MMC) versus control and to assess the role of Mitomycin C in maintaining patency of nasolacrimal drainage system.
R.R. Mudhol+3 more
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Stabilized Extracellular Vesicle Formulations for Inhalable Dry Powder Development
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) hold promise for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment but face challenges with storage and delivery. This study demonstrates the stabilization of lung fibroblast‐derived EVs using inulin, enabling freeze‐drying and spray‐drying.
Eva M. Jansen+7 more
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Purpose: To report a case of primary acquired melanosis (PAM) successfully treated with combined topical mitomycin C and interferon-α2b. Case Report: A 75-year-old man presented with an extensive unilateral pigmented lesion involving 360° of the bulbar
Fariba Ghassemi+2 more
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