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This work demonstrates that endothelial EphA4 limits Tie2 activation and curbs leptomeningeal collateral expansion after ischemic stroke. Pharmacological activation of Tie2 by an Ang‐1 mimetic or genetic loss of EphA4 stimulates collateral vessel growth, improves cerebral perfusion, and enhances neurological recovery.
Alexandra M. Kaloss +9 more
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Characterization of pncA Mutations in Pyrazinamide-Resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Brazil [PDF]
ABSTRACT In this study the nucleotide sequence of the pncA gene from 59 Mycobacterium tuberculosis clinical isolates was analyzed. Mutations in the pncA gene were identified in 29 of 40 pyrazinamide-resistant isolates, and no pyrazinamidase activity was ...
Vívian de F Sumnienski, Rodrigues +5 more
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There is a current trend towards plant-based diets in Western countries. These diets have been associated with long-term health benefits but could limit the adequacy of some indispensable nutrients.
Pauline Mombert +4 more
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Objectives Rapid identification of drug‐resistant tuberculosis remains critical for the initiation of appropriate treatment regimens, improved success rates and reduction in the development of drug resistance. In this study, we compared the diagnostic performance of two novel diagnostic tests, Xpert MTB/XDR and Deeplex Myc‐TB (both CE marked).
Mirae Park +5 more
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Despite efficacious antiretroviral therapy, 10%–40% of HIV‐infected individuals exhibit inadequate immune reconstitution due to persistent inflammatory activation and NAD+ metabolic dysregulation—a critical cofactor in cellular bioenergetics. We administered silibinin to 53 HIV immunological non‐responders and elucidated its mechanism through selective
Wenli Liu +13 more
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Antibiotic Resistance: A Genetic and Physiological Perspective
The development of resistance to antimicrobials and their historical progression are depicted in this graphic. It draws attention to important biochemical, physiological, and genetic factors that contribute to AMR, such as the transmission of genes, the development of biofilms, and the inactivation of antibiotics.
Rania G. Elbaiomy +9 more
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Detection of Pyrazinamide Resisitance in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis by Sequencing of pncA Gene
Background : Examining the biological susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to pyrazinamide (PZA) in vitro is very difficult as PZA is inactive under normal culture conditions. The biological susceptibility test, an enzyme assay for Pzase activity, and a genetic test for pncA gene mutations, were performed in order to predict PZA resistance ...
Jee Yoon Hwang +9 more
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Non- pncA Gene-Mutated but Pyrazinamide-Resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis: Why Is That? [PDF]
ABSTRACT Pyrazinamide (PZA) is a key component for the effective treatment of drug-susceptible and PZA-susceptible multidrug-resistant (MDR PZA-S ) tuberculosis (TB). pncA gene mutations are usually detected in a clear majority (>90%) of PZA-resistant strains but obviously not in
Jim, Werngren +2 more
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Analysis of mutations in pncA reveals non-overlapping patterns among various lineages of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. [PDF]
Pyrazinamide (PZA) is an important first-line anti-tuberculosis drug, resistance to which occurs primarily due to mutations in pncA (Rv2043c) that encodes the pyrazinamidase enzyme responsible for conversion of pro-drug PZA into its active form. Previous
Peacock, Sharon J. +22 more
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Rapid colorimetric testing for pyrazinamide susceptibility of M. tuberculosis by a PCR-based in-vitro synthesized pyrazinamidase method. [PDF]
Pyrazinamide (PZA) is an important first-line anti-tuberculosis drug. But PZA susceptibility test is challenging because PZA activity is optimal only in an acid environment that inhibits the growth of M. tuberculosis.
Man Zhou +9 more
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