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Protamine-like proteins have bactericidal activity. The first evidence in Mytilus galloprovincialis. [PDF]

, 2018
The major acid-soluble protein components of the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis sperm chromatin consist of the protamine-like proteins PL-II, PL-III and PL-IV, an intermediate group of sperm nuclear basic proteins between histones and protamines.
Aliberti, Francesco, Ausió, Juan, Basile, Adriana, Carlo Tenore, Gian, COLONNA ROMANO, Nunzia, De Ruberto, Francesca, Gesuele, Renato, Good, Katrina V., Grazia Cacciapuoti1, Maria, Guida, Marco, Montana, Elena, Notariale, Rosaria, Piscopo, Marina, Sorbo, Sergio   +13 more
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Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Activities of Biogenic Nanoparticles Produced by Cyanobacteria

ChemBioChem, Volume 27, Issue 5, 13 March 2026.
The article reviews the green synthesis of biogenic nanoparticles produced by cyanobacteria, highlighting their antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties. These nanoparticles, formed intra‐ or extracellularly, show activity against Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative bacteria as well as fungi and can induce apoptosis in tumor cells.
Laíne Santos Ribeiro, Rhuana Valdetário Médice, Janaína Morone Bavini, Camila Manoel Crnkovic, Samuel Cavalcante do Amaral   +4 more
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Evidence of exposure to Rickettsia felis in Australian patients

One Health, 2016
Rickettsia felis is an emerging zoonosis, causing flea-borne spotted fever (FBSF). Serological diagnosis is typically confounded by cross-reactivity with typhus group rickettsiae and prior to the development of specific serological methods, cases of FBSF
Yen Thon Teoh, Sze Fui Hii, Stephen Graves, Robert Rees, John Stenos, Rebecca J. Traub   +5 more
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Multi-Plant or Single-Plant Extracts, Which is the Most Effective for Local Healing in Tanzania? [PDF]

, 2007
Use of multi-plant extracts against infectious diseases is increasing in rural Tanzania. The study evaluated this ethnomedicinal practice by using mixed root extracts of Carisa edulis, Ximenia caffra, Harrisonia abyssinica and Euclea natalensis against ...
Otieno, Joseph Nicolao, Hosea, Kennedy Macha Matengo, Lyaruu, Herbert Valentine, Mahunnah, Rogasian Lemmy Anselm   +3 more
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Quinic Acid and Synthetic Derivatives in Medicinal Chemistry

ChemMedChem, Volume 21, Issue 5, 13 March 2026.
Quinic acid and its derivatives are gaining recognition as versatile scaffolds in drug discovery. This review explores their emerging roles in inflammation, infection, cancer, and metabolic disorders, highlighting recent advances that position them beyond chlorogenic acids as promising platforms for therapeutic innovation. Quinic acid (QA) is a natural
Iago C. Vogel, Manuel J. Verganista, Nuno R. Candeias   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rickettsioses in Latin America, Caribbean, Spain and Portugal [PDF]

, 2011
Data on genus and infectious by Rickettsia were retrospectively compiled from the critical review literature regarding all countries in Latin America, Caribbean islands, Portugal and Spain.
Abarca, Katia, Bermudez, Sergio, De Sousa, Rita, Dolz, Gaby, Labruna, Marcelo B., Mattar V, Salim, Nava, Santiago, Oteo, Jose, Romero, Luis, Venzal, Jose M., Zavala-Castro, Jorge   +10 more
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Emex spinosa (L.) Campd.: A Review on Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemical, Pharmacological, and Toxicological Profile

Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 23, Issue 3, March 2026.
Graphical abstract illustrating the pharmacological potential of E. spinosa. ABSTRACT Emex spinosa (L.) Campd. (E. spinosa) is a plant species belonging to the Polygonaceae family. It is native to the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe and is most commonly seen on the coastlines of Mediterranean countries.
Smail Amtaghri, Kolawole Olofinsan, Mitchel Otieno Okumu, Kopang Clemendi Mokhetho, Shabnoor Iqbal, Innocensia M. Mangoato, Mohamed Amtaghri, Mouloud Lamtai, Mohamed Yassine El Brouzi, Motlalepula G. Matsabisa   +9 more
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Synthesis and Characterization of Metal‐doped Chitosan‐Hydroxyapatite Composites for the Tuning of Properties: Evaluating Antibacterial Activity and Drug Release

International Journal of Ceramic Engineering &Science, Volume 8, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT The search for versatile, sustainable composites with enhanced antibacterial properties has been driven by the rising threat of antibiotic‐resistant diseases and the need for advanced biomaterials for medication delivery. This work involves the synthesis and thorough characterization of chitosan‐hydroxyapatite (CS‐HAp) composites derived from ...
Bipul Mondal Sagar, Kazi Imtiaz Ahmed Nakib, Sanjida Khan, Subarna Sandhani Dey, Md. Lawshan Habib, Samina Ahmed, Md. Sahadat Hossain   +6 more
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Cryptosporidium Priming Is More Effective than Vaccine for Protection against Cryptosporidiosis in a Murine Protein Malnutrition Model [PDF]

, 2016
Cryptosporidium is a major cause of severe diarrhea, especially in malnourished children. Using a murine model of C. parvum oocyst challenge that recapitulates clinical features of severe cryptosporidiosis during malnutrition, we interrogated the effect ...
A Blikslager, A Sheoran, AC White, AF Allam, AG Buret, AJ Benitez, AM Marchiando, Ana M. Lara, B Pantenburg, BA Leav, BD Kirkpatrick, BP Coutinho, BS Sheridan, C Maillot, C Wang, Carrie A. Cowardin, Cirle A. Warren, CR Weber, D Mondal, David T. Bolick, DG Agnew, DI Campbell, DT Bolick, DT Bolick, EA Maier, Edna I. Zaenker, EM Brown, F Heller, Francisco Jose Noronha, G Gorfu, G Widmer, GA Preidis, Glynis L. Kolling, Gregory A. Buck, HC Wang, HN Ehigiator, IC Castro, J Liu, James K. Roche, JB Parr, JE Galen, Jerrold R. Turner, JK Roche, JK Tumwine, John H. Moore, Joseph M. Vinetz, JR Mead, JR Turner, JW Priest, JY Chai, K Mølbak, KL Kotloff, KM D'Auria, L Lantier, L Lantier, LA Bartelt, LA Bartelt, LB Costa, LB Costa, Luther A. Bartelt, M Abe, M Barrier, M Deng, M Eguchi, M Jalovecká, M Kváč, M Taniuchi, MA Laxer, MA McArthur, MG Netea, MH Van Regenmortel, MJH Rytter, NR Klatt, OG Azevedo, P Medeiros, PA Manque, PA Manque, PC Okhuysen, PS Korpe, PS Korpe, R Haque, R Wahid, RD Newman, RE Black, Richard L. Guerrant, RP Lazarus, S Bhuiyan, S Lacroix-Lamandé, S Lacroix-Lamandé, S Sagodira, SC Nalle, SM Guk, SM Planchon, SP O'Hara, SP Spencer, SS Ajjampur, T Gebhardt, T Hoang, T Kinugasa, VA Cama, W Checkley, W Checkley, W Checkley, W Chen, YG Zhang, YH Su   +105 more
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Cellulose‐Based Nanocomposites in Drug Delivery and Antimicrobial Therapies: Emerging Innovations and Translational Outlook

MedComm – Biomaterials and Applications, Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2026.
Applications of cellulose‐based nanocomposites in antimicrobial drug delivery. ABSTRACT Cellulose‐based nanocomposites have emerged as sustainable and versatile biomaterials with promising applications in drug delivery and antimicrobial therapy.
Suraj Kumar, Rishabha Malviya, Sathvik Belagodu Sridhar, Tarun Wadhwa, Javedh Shareef   +4 more
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