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The role of human breast milk mucus and mucins in HIV-AIDS [PDF]

, 2012
Includes abstract.Includes bibliographical references.Milk molecules such as mucins, antibodies, bactericidal enzymes like lysozymes and fatty acids that lyse bacteria, viral particles and bacterial peptides, offer anti-microbial activity in milk ...
Mthembu, Yolanda
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MUC1 aptamer-tethered H40-TEPA-PEG nanoconjugates for targeted siRNA-delivery and gene silencing in breast cancer cells

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
With a prevalence of 12.5% of all new cancer cases annually, breast cancer stands as the most common form of cancer worldwide. The current therapies utilized for breast cancer are constrained and ineffective in addressing the condition.
Rajesh Salve, Rajesh Salve, Niladri Haldar, Niladri Haldar, Aazam Shaikh, Aazam Shaikh, Rajkumar Samanta, Rajkumar Samanta, Devyani Sengar, Devyani Sengar, Surajit Patra, Surajit Patra, Virendra Gajbhiye, Virendra Gajbhiye   +13 more
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Baseline Blood Levels of Mucin-1 Are Associated with Crucial On-Treatment Adverse Outcomes in Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Receiving Antifibrotic Pirfenidone

Biomedicines
Mucin-1 is a multi-functional glycoprotein expressed by type II alveolocytes and may be detectable in the circulation following pulmonary fibrosis. The prognostic utility of baseline pre-treatment blood levels of mucin-1 in patients with idiopathic ...
Tang-Hsiu Huang, Sheng-Huan Wei, Hung-I Kuo, Hsin-Yu Hou, Chin-Wei Kuo, Yau-Lin Tseng, Sheng-Hsiang Lin, Chao-Liang Wu   +7 more
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Investigation of the Effect of Alkali Modification of Mucin on Some Properties of Metronidazole Bioadhesive Tablets

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2015
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of alkali treatment of mucin on the mucoadhesive properties and tablet parameters of metronidazole tablets.
SO Eraga, MI Arhewoh, CO Okogbenin, MA Iwuagwu   +3 more
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Pro-Resolving Mediator Annexin A1 Regulates Intracellular Ca2+ and Mucin Secretion in Cultured Goblet Cells Suggesting a New Use in Inflammatory Conjunctival Diseases

Frontiers in Immunology, 2021
The amount of mucin secreted by conjunctival goblet cells is regulated to ensure the optimal level for protection of the ocular surface. Under physiological conditions lipid specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPM) are essential for maintaining tissue ...
Anne V. Lyngstadaas, Anne V. Lyngstadaas, Anne V. Lyngstadaas, Markus V. Olsen, Markus V. Olsen, Markus V. Olsen, Jeffrey A. Bair, Robin R. Hodges, Tor P. Utheim, Tor P. Utheim, Tor P. Utheim, Charles N. Serhan, Darlene A. Dartt   +12 more
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Freeze-Dried Ham Promotes Azoxymethane-Induced Mucin-Depleted Foci and Aberrant Crypt Foci in Rat Colon [PDF]

, 2010
Processed and red meat consumption is associated with the risk of colorectal cancer. Meta-analyses have suggested that the risk associated with processed meat is higher. Most processed meats are cured and cooked, which leads to formation of free nitrosyl
Françoise Guéraud, Sylviane Taché, Taché, Sylviane, Ossama Allam, Santarelli, Raphaëlle, L., Charton, Michael, Denis E. Corpet, Chartron, Mickael, Pierre, Fabrice, Allam, Ossama, Naud, Nathalie, Pierre, Fabrice H.F., Guéraud, Françoise, Nathalie Naud, Santarelli, Raphaëlle L., Corpet, Denis E., Raphaëlle L. Santarelli, Fabrice H. F. Pierre   +17 more
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Plasma Mucin-1 as a Potential Biomarker for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Type 2 Diabetes

Biomolecules
Background: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a major complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) that reduces quality of life and increases the risk of foot ulcers and amputations.
Jae-Hyung Park, Thi Nhi Nguyen, Hye Min Shim, Gyeong Im Yu, Junho Kang, Eun Yeong Ha, Hochan Cho   +6 more
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Cornu aspersum mucin attenuates indomethacins-induced gastric ulcers in mice via alleviating oxidative stress and inflammation

Heliyon, 2023
In the past three decades, a significant progress has been made in the prevention and treatment of gastric ulcers. The incidence of the disease has decreased, but gastric ulcer is still a medical problem.
Maha B. Salem, Mohamed Elzallat, Dina Mostafa Mohammed, Safia Samir, Olfat A. Hammam, Marwa Tamim A. Abdel-Wareth   +5 more
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Mucin-1-Antibody-Conjugated Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for Selective Breast Cancer Detection in a Mucin-1 Transgenic Murine Mouse Model [PDF]

Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology, 2016
Mucin-1 (MUC1), a transmembrane glycoprotein is aberrantly expressed on ~90% of breast cancer and is an excellent target for nanoparticulate targeted imaging. In this study, the development of a dye-doped NIR emitting mesoporous silica nanoparticles platform conjugated to tumor-specific MUC1 antibody (ab-tMUC1-NIR-MSN) for in vivo optical detection of ...
Didier, Dréau, Laura Jeffords, Moore, Merlis P, Alvarez-Berrios, Mubin, Tarannum, Pinku, Mukherjee, Juan L, Vivero-Escoto   +5 more
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Physical and chemical characteristics of mucin secreted by pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP)

, 2017
Background: Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare disease with excess intraperitoneal mucin secretion. Treatment involves laparotomy, cytoreduction and chemotherapy that is very invasive with patients often suffers from numerous compromises.
Pillai, K, Akhter, J, Mekkawy, A, Chua, TC, Morris, DL, Morris, DL ; https://orcid.org/, Mekkawy, A ; https://orcid.org/   +6 more
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