Extraction and Characterization of Natural Dye from Green Walnut Shells and Its Use in Dyeing Polyamide: Focus on Antibacterial Properties by Mohammad Mirjalili, Loghman Karimi

“…The dyed fabrics were evaluated for antibacterial activity against pathogenic strains of Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative (Escherichia coli) bacteria. …”
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Molecular Mechanisms of Oxytocin Signaling at the Synaptic Connection by Jan Bakos, Annamaria Srancikova, Tomas Havranek, Zuzana Bacova

“…Synaptic dysfunctions in neurodevelopmental disorders are becoming increasingly known, and their pathogenic mechanisms could be a target of potential therapeutic intervention. …”
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The Role of the Innate Immune System in Alzheimer’s Disease and Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration: An Eye on Microglia by Elisa Ridolfi, Cinzia Barone, Elio Scarpini, Daniela Galimberti

“…In this framework, the purpose of this review is to give an overview of clinical features, genetics, and novel discoveries on biomolecular pathogenic mechanisms at the basis of these two neurodegenerative diseases and to outline current evidence regarding the role played by activated microglia in their pathogenesis.…”
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T Lymphocyte Autoreactivity in Inflammatory Mechanisms Regulating Atherosclerosis by Elisabetta Profumo, Brigitta Buttari, Luciano Saso, Raffaele Capoano, Bruno Salvati, Rachele Riganò

“…Both cells of the innate and the acquired immune system, particularly monocytes and T lymphocytes, are implicated in the atherogenic process, producing different cytokines with pro- and anti-inflammatory effects. The majority of pathogenic T cells involved in atherosclerosis are of the Th1 profile, that has been correlated positively with coronary artery disease. …”
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Hypoxanthine Derivatives in Experimental Infections by Claudio De Simone, Edoardo Arrigoni Martelli, Pietro Foresta, Giuseppe Famularo, Roberto Giacomelli, Emilio Jirillo, Vito Ruggiero, Giorgio Tonietti

“…In vivo treatment with parenterally administered hypoxanthine derivatives, notably ST 789, was able to protect cyclophosphamide-immunosuppressed mice against experimental infections with both bacterial and fungal pathogens. However, the mechanisms accounting for these effects of hypoxanthine derivatives remain to be fully established. …”
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Emphysematous Cystitis: Report of an Atypical Case by Karen De Baets, Joost Baert, Luc Coene, Marc Claessens, Robert Hente, Geert Tailly

“…Most frequent causative pathogens are Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. …”
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Preventing Foodborne Illness: Bacillus cereus and Bacillus anthracis by Keith R. Schneider, Mickey E. Parish, Renée M. Goodrich, Taylor Cookingham

“…This document is FSHN04-05, one of a series of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department discussing common foodborne pathogens of interest to food handlers, processors and retailers; Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Percutaneous Discectomy—Continuous Irrigation and Drainage for Tuberculous Lumbar Spondylitis: A Report of Two Cases by Sei Shibuya, Satoshi Komatsubara, Tetsuji Yamamoto, Nobuo Arima, Yoshiaki Kanda, Shiro Oka

“…This method is advantageous in that although minimally invasive, it achieves identification of pathogenic bacteria and treatment simultaneously. This surgical procedure is expected to prove effective for both TB and pyogenic spondylitis.…”
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Asian longhorned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis Neumann (Arachnida: Acari: Ixodidae) by Yuexun Tian, Phillip E Kaufman

“…This tick is considered a medical and veterinary vector due to its ability to transmit pathogens that cause disease in humans and other animals. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1263 …”
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Differential Impairment of Interferon-γ Responses in Two Cases of Pulmonary Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Disease by William Rae, Yifang Gao, Efrem Eren, Rainer Döffinger, Ben Marshall, Anthony P. Williams

“…Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTMs) are weakly virulent intracellular pathogens that are common in food and water supplies. …”
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Synergistic effects of mutation and glycosylation on disease progression by Shodai Suzuki, Motoyuki Itoh, Motoyuki Itoh, Motoyuki Itoh

“…This mini-review summarizes the effects of glycosylation on transmembrane proteins with pathogenic mutations, including NOTCH3, LDLR, and APP. …”
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Nocardia spp. Pneumonia in a Solid Organ Recipient: Role of Linezolid by George Mwandia, Hari Polenakovik

“…This case highlights the need for alternative therapies for nocardiosis for patients that cannot be treated with sulphonamides due to allergies or/and infection with multidrug-resistant pathogens. It also illustrates the treatment limiting side effects of long-term therapy with linezolid.…”
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PPARs in Alveolar Macrophage Biology by Monica R. Smith, Theodore J. Standiford, Raju C. Reddy

“…PPARs, most notably PPAR-γ, play a crucial role in regulating the activation of alveolar macrophages, which in turn occupy a pivotal place in the immune response to pathogens and particulates drawn in with inspired air. …”
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Domestic Dogs Exposed to Orthopoxvirus in Urban Areas of Brazil by Débora de Meneses, Ana G. Stoffella-Dutra, Vicenzo S. Blaso, Iara M. de Almeida, Karolina L. Dias, Iago José da S. Domingos, Gabriela P. Ribeiro, Wendel Coura-Vital, Alexandre B. Reis, Thallyta M. Vieira, Giliane de S. Trindade

“…Domestic animals can share viral pathogens with humans, acting mainly as a bridge host. …”
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Probability of Escherichia coli contamination spread in ground beef production by Petko M. Kitanov, Allan R. Willms

“…Human illness due to contamination of food by pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli is a serious public health concern and can cause significant economic losses in the food industry. …”
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Role of Leukotrienes on Protozoan and Helminth Infections by Alexandre P. Rogerio, Fernanda F. Anibal

“…Herein, in this paper, we showed the immunomodulatory and pathogenic roles of LTs during the helminth and protozoan infections.…”
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Future Directions and Molecular Basis of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia by Kubra Aykac, Yasemin Ozsurekci, Sevgen Tanir Basaranoglu

“…The most common isolated VAP pathogens in pediatric patients are Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and other gram negative bacteria. …”
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Spotted Wing Drosophila in Florida Berry Culture by Lindsy E. Iglesias, James F. Price, Craig R. Roubos, Justin M. Renkema, Oscar E. Liburd

“…The holes lead to secondary infection by fungal and bacterial pathogens. This revised 5-page fact sheet describes the flies and some strategies to identify them and manage them in berry operations. …”
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Toxorhynchites rutilus Coquillett, 1896 (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) by Abdullah A. Alomar, Barry W. Alto

“…., nectar, honeydew, and fruit), but not blood which makes them harmless in terms of serving as a vector of pathogens to humans and animals. …”
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Preventing Foodborne Illness: Bacillus cereus and Bacillus anthracis by Keith R. Schneider, Mickey E. Parish, Renée M. Goodrich, Taylor Cookingham

“…This document is FSHN04-05, one of a series of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department discussing common foodborne pathogens of interest to food handlers, processors and retailers; Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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