The recombinant protein of scorpion venom phospholipase A2 exhibits potential anti-leishmanial activity [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe venom of scorpions contains a diverse array of bioactive compounds, including mucoproteins, nucleotides, and enzymes. Among these, phospholipase A2 (PLA2) plays a critical role in hydrolyzing plasma membrane phospholipids, leading to the release of ...
Parisa Soltan-Alinejad +7 more
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Preparation of hierarchically targetable Astragalus polysaccharide lipid nanoparticles and study on their therapeutic effect on orthotopic colon cancer [PDF]
Materials Today BioAn oral targeted drug delivery system based on polysaccharides can successfully target and deliver drugs to diseased sites in the colon, optimize therapeutic effects, and reduce adverse reactions.
Yan Hou +8 more
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Use of N-Acetylcysteine in Preterm Neonates with Enteral Feeding Intolerance and Intestinal Obstruction: A Case Series and Review of the Literature [PDF]
Children(1) Background: The use of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) to relieve meconium obstruction of prematurity in the first days of life has been reported, with NAC reducing the viscosity of luminal contents by cleaving the disulfide bonds of mucoproteins.
Domenico Umberto De Rose +14 more
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Gut Lactococcus garvieae promotes protective immunity to foodborne Clostridium perfringens infection [PDF]
Microbiology SpectrumThe gut microbiota, a pivotal component of the intestinal mucosal barrier, is critical for host resistance to enteric pathogen infection. Here, we report a novel function of the potentially probiotic Lactococcus garvieae strain LG1 (L.
Xue-Yin Wang +10 more
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Oviducal gland transcriptomics of Octopus maya through physiological stages and the negative effects of temperature on fertilization [PDF]
PeerJ, 2022 Background Elevated temperatures reduce fertilization and egg-laying rates in the octopus species. However, the molecular mechanisms that control the onset of fertilization and egg-laying in the octopus’ oviducal gland are still unclear; and the effect ...
Oscar E. Juárez +6 more
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The isolation and estimation of urinary mucoproteins [PDF]
Biochemical Journal, 1955 Maclagan N F, Anderson A J
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Drosophila Glue: A Promising Model for Bioadhesion
Insects, 2022 The glue produced by Drosophila larvae to attach themselves to a substrate for several days and resist predation until the end of metamorphosis represents an attractive model to develop new adhesives for dry environments.
Manon Monier, Virginie Courtier-Orgogozo
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Veterinary Sciences, 2022 Polycystic kidney disease is one of the most common inheritable renal diseases, characterized by the formation of multiple fluid-filled renal cysts. This disease is a progressive and unfortunately incurable condition.
Tohru Kimura
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Iatrogenic keratoconjunctivitis sicca in a dog [PDF]
Ciência Rural, 2004 Qualitative and quantitative abnormalities in primary components of the tear can alter the dynamics of the lacrimal film, compromising its function. Lipids, an aqueous fraction and mucoproteins constitute the lacrimal film.
Denise Eliza de Almeida +3 more
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Purification and characterization of a novel type of neurotoxic peptides from the venom of the Iranian scorpion Hemiscorpius lepturus [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 2020 Objective(s): Scorpion venom has toxic effects on mammals, insects and crustaceans. Toxicogenic peptides are major contributors to the scorpion venom, which make it toxic. The Hemiscorpius lepturus (H.
Mahboob Maleki +1 more
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