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Comparative study on anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of Caesalpinia crista and Centella asiatica leaf extracts
(2014-04-01)Background: Amyloidosis, oxidative stress and inflammation have been strongly implicated in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease. Traditionally, Caesalpinia crista and Centella asiatica leaf extracts are ... -
Comparison of the in vitro invasive capabilities of Plasmodium falciparum schizonts isolated by Percoll gradient or using magnetic based separation
(2011-04-18)Background: Percoll gradient centrifugation is often used for synchronization, enrichment, or isolation of a particular stage of Plasmodium falciparum. However, Percoll, a hyperosmotic agent, may have harmful effects on ... -
Complement Receptor 1 Is a Sialic Acid-Independent Erythrocyte Receptor of Plasmodium falciparum
(2010-06-17)Plasmodium falciparum is a highly lethal malaria parasite of humans. A major portion of its life cycle is dedicated to invading and multiplying inside erythrocytes. The molecular mechanisms of erythrocyte invasion are ... -
Complete Genome Sequence of a Virulent Leptospira interrogans Serovar Copenhageni Strain, Assembled with a Combination of Nanopore and Illumina Reads
(2020-04-23)Here, we present the complete genome sequence of a highly virulent Leptospira interrogans serovar Copenhageni strain isolated from a dog with severe leptospirosis. In this work, a gapless genome draft was assembled with a ... -
Compositions and methods for detecting mycobacterium
(2017-12-05)The present disclosure provides methods of detecting mycobacterium in an individual, generally involving detecting antibody to a mycobacterial lipid in a biological sample obtained from the individual. The present disclosure ... -
Confirmation of Anopheles (Anopheles) calderoni Wilkerson, 1991 (Diptera: Culicidae) in Colombia and Ecuador through molecular and morphological correlation with topotypic material
(2012-12)The morphologically similar taxa Anopheles calderoni, Anopheles punctimacula, Anopheles malefactor and Anopheles guarao are commonly misidentified. Isofamilies collected in Valle de Cauca, Colombia, showed morphological ... -
Control of paratuberculosis: who, why and how. A review of 48 countries
(2019-12-01)Paratuberculosis, a chronic disease affecting ruminant livestock, is caused by Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP). It has direct and indirect economic costs, impacts animal welfare and arouses public health ... -
Copper interactions with DNA of chromatin and its role in neurodegenerative disorders
(2013-10-01)In this study, we have demonstrated the conformational changes to DNA induced by abnormal interactions of copper using circular dichroism, in combination with UV-absorbance and fluorescence spectroscopy. Results confirm ... -
Copper interactions with DNA of chromatin and its rolein neurodegenerative disorders.
(2013-10-01)In this study, we have demonstrated the conformational changes to DNA induced by abnormal interactions of copper using circular dichroism, in combination with UV-absorbance and fluorescence spectroscopy. Results confirm ... -
COVID-19 in Latin America: Novel transmission dynamics for a global pandemic?
(2020-05-07)The COVID-19 virus expanded from China into Western Asia, Europe, and North America, impacting many of the world’s wealthiest countries. Brazil reported Latin America’s first case in late February 2020, and in less than a ... -
COVID-19 pandemic in Panama: lessons of the unique risks and research opportunities for Latin America
(2020-06)The Republic of Panama has the second most unequally distributed wealth in Central America, has recently entered the list of countries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and has one of the largest testing rate per inhabitant ... -
Credneramides A and B: Neuromodulatory Phenethylamine and Isopentylamine Derivatives of a Vinyl Chloride-Containing Fatty Acid from cf. Trichodesmium sp. nov.
(2012-01-27)Credneramides A (1) and B (2), two vinyl chloride-containing metabolites, were isolated from a Papua New Guinea collection of cf. Trichodesmium sp. nov. and expand a recently described class of vinyl chloride-containing ... -
Credneramides A and B: Neuromodulatory Phenethylamine and Isopentylamine Derivatives of a Vinyl Chloride-Containing Fatty Acid from cf. Trichodesmium sp. nov.
(2011-12-12)Credneramides A (1) and B (2), two vinyl chloride-containing metabolites, were isolated from a Papua New Guinea collection of cf. Trichodesmium sp. nov. and expand a recently described class of vinyl chloride-containing ... -
Cytotoxic Veraguamides, Alkynyl Bromide-containing cyclic Depsipeptides from the marine Cyanobacterium cf. Osciallatoria margaritifera. EmilyCytotoxic Veraguamides, Alkynyl Bromide-containing cyclic Depsipeptides from the marine Cyanobacterium cf. Osciallatoria margaritifera.
(2011-04-13)A family of cancer cell cytotoxic cyclodepsipeptides, veraguamides A-C( 1-3) and H-L( 4-8), were isolated from a collection of cf. Oscillatoria margaritifera obtained from the Coiba National Park, Panama, as part of the ... -
Detecting space-time clusters of dengue fever in Panama after adjusting for vector surveillance data
(2019-09-23)Long term surveillance of vectors and arboviruses is an integral aspect of disease prevention and control systems in countries affected by increasing risk. Yet, little effort has been made to adjust space-time risk estimation ... -
Detection and Characterization of Leptospira Infection and Exposure in Rats on the Caribbean Island of Saint Kitts
(2020-02-22)In this study, we detected and characterized Leptospira infection and exposure in rats on the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts for the first time. We detected Leptospira infection in 17/29 (59%), 14/29 (48) %, and 11/29 (38) ... -
Deterioro cognitivo leve y enfermedad de Alzheimer: Revisión de conceptos
(Investigación y Pensamiento Crítico, 2016-05-01)La enfermedad de Alzheimer (EA) es una enfermedad neurológica degenerativa que afecta a más de 46 millones de personas alrededor del mundo. Representa el tipo de demencia más común en los adultos mayores y cursa con una ... -
Development of Aluminium Based Surface Nano Composites Using Friction Stir Processing
(2018-02-22)Friction Stir Processing is a relatively new technique which has been developed for microstructural modification of metallic materials through intense, localized plastic deformation. The current research work deals with ... -
Development of anthracycline-induced dilated cardiomyopathy due to mutation on LMNA gene in a breast cancer patient: a case report
(2019-07-16)Background Anthracyclines are highly effective anticancer medication prescribed for the treatment of breast cancer. Nevertheless, the use of anthracyclines as chemotherapeutic agents involves a risk for development of ... -
Development of anthracycline-induced dilated cardiomyopathy due to mutation on LMNA gene in a breast cancer patient: a case report
(2019-07-16)Background Anthracyclines are highly effective anticancer medication prescribed for the treatment of breast cancer. Nevertheless, the use of anthracyclines as chemotherapeutic agents involves a risk for development of ...