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Aetiological doctrines and prevalence of pellagra: 18th century to middle 20th century

South African Journal of Science, 2018
Pellagra is characterised by dermatological, gastrointestinal and neuropsychiatric manifestations. Millions contracted the disease and hundreds of thousands died between the time it was first recorded until pellagra was finally recognised as a niacin ...
Margaretha Viljoen, Priyesh Bipath, Johannes L. Roos   +2 more
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Pellagra: A forgotten entity

Clinical Dermatology Review, 2019
Background: Pellagra is due to deficiency of niacin or its precursor tryptophan and is characterized by four Ds: The Dermatitis, Dementia, Diarrhea, and eventually Death if it is untreated.
Upputuri Brahmaiah, Amruth Rao Parveda, R Hemalatha, Avula Laxmaiah   +3 more
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Agricultural, Food and Environmental Microbiology at the University of Padova: An Evolutionary Journey from Lag Phase to Exponentiality

Agriculture, 2022
This paper is a microbiological voyage throughout the main discoveries and research activities of scholars who studied or taught in this field at Padova University during its 800-year history.
Lorenzo Favaro, Marina Basaglia, Viviana Corich, Alessio Giacomini, Sergio Casella, Andrea Squartini   +5 more
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Systemic tryptophan homeostasis

Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences, 2022
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid, which is not only a building block for protein synthesis, but also a precursor for the biosynthesis of co-enzymes and neuromodulators, such as NAD/NADP(H), kynurenic acid, melatonin and serotonin.
Simon Klaessens, Simon Klaessens, Vincent Stroobant, Vincent Stroobant, Etienne De Plaen, Etienne De Plaen, Benoit J. Van den Eynde, Benoit J. Van den Eynde, Benoit J. Van den Eynde, Benoit J. Van den Eynde   +9 more
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Dementia associated with Pellagra: A rare case report [PDF]

Indian Journal of Psychiatry
Ayush Sharma, Aditya Sharma, Dinesh D. Sharma   +2 more
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Parkinsonian Features in a Case of Pellagra: A Historical Report

Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, 2013
Pellagra is a complex systemic disease resulting from inadequate dietary intake of coenzyme precursors nicotinamide and tryptophan. Improved nutritional habits in most developed economies have led to a decrease in clinicians' and researchers' attention ...
Andrea E. Cavanna, Andrea Nani, Adrian C. Williams   +2 more
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Pellagra: A forgotten ailment in current clinical practice

Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, 2019
We rarely come across deficiency of niacin in the current clinical practice. Deficiency of niacin (Vitamin B3) leads to pellagra with constellation of symptoms affecting gut, skin, and nervous system. We present a case of nutritional deficiency of niacin
N S Harsha, B M Suraj, Supreeth S Kanakavidu, Ramyasri Kodali   +3 more
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The effect of dietary niacin deficiency on reproduction of European brown hares: An experimental study

Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2023
Large plots of maize in agricultural landscapes are associated with reduced reproductive output of females and impaired population development of free-living populations of European brown hares (Lepus europaeus, Pallas 1778).
Aldin Selimovic, Mathilde L. Tissier, Gabrielle Stalder, Johanna Painer-Gigler, Anna Haw, Hanna Rauch, Walter Arnold   +6 more
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PELLAGRA. [PDF]

The Lancet, 1920
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Prevention and Control Strategies for Non-Communicable Disease: Goldberger, Pellagra and Rose Revisited

Epidemiologia, 2022
This paper argues that the public health conceptual framework of epidemiologist Geoffrey Rose, first published as “Sick Individuals and Sick Populations” in 1985, provides a useful way to critically analyze prevention and control options for modern non ...
John W. Frank
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