Publications by authors named "A Garces"

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  • Scorpionate ligands have gained importance in coordination chemistry and catalysis since the 1960s, known for their stable tridentate coordination and ability to modify chemical properties.
  • This review focuses on scorpionate complexes, particularly those based on tris(1-pyrazol-1-yl)borate and bis(1-pyrazol-1-yl)methane, as effective catalysts for producing sustainable polymers like biorenewable polylactides (PLAs) and other eco-friendly materials.
  • It highlights the performance of various metal catalysts, including magnesium, calcium, zinc, and rare-earth metals, aiming to inform future research on sustainable polymerization processes.
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The emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has led the medical and scientific community to explore the pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of coronaviruses. In felines, a widespread coronavirus known as feline coronavirus (FCoV) can lead to feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a highly fatal disease characterised by severe systemic inflammation. Diagnosing FCoV remains challenging due to the limited accuracy of the available methods.

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Background: Low birth weight (LBW; <2,500 g) affects approximately 15 to 20 percent of global births annually and is associated with suboptimal child development. Recent studies suggest a link between the maternal gut microbiome and poor obstetric and perinatal outcomes. The goal of this study was to examine relationships between maternal microbial taxa, fecal metabolites, and maternal anthropometry on incidence of LBW in resource-limited settings.

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Planarians are an excellent model for investigating molecular mechanisms necessary for regenerating a functional nervous system. Numerous studies have led to the generation of extensive genomic resources, especially whole-animal single-cell RNA-seq resources. These have facilitated predictions of neuronal subtypes, many of which have been anatomically mapped by hybridization.

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Leishmaniosis is a vector-borne disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus , which are zoonotic and have an important impact on animal and public health globally. Between 2009 and 2023, blood samples from domestic dogs with clinical suspicion of leishmaniosis were received from 286 veterinary medical centres throughout mainland Portugal. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was utilised to detect antibodies against antigens.

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