Publications by authors named "Ana Alonso"

During infection, yeasts interact with a variety of phagocytic cells, where macrophages represent an important niche for long-term intracellular fungal survival and replication. In the phagosomes of macrophages, a hostile environment where most microorganisms are killed, not only survives but overcomes several biological challenges and proliferates intracellularly. To better understand the characteristics of intracellular and the phagosomal environment, a metabolomic platform was used to analyze yeasts cultured on different carbon sources and yeasts extracted from macrophages, identifying metabolites associated with pathogenesis.

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Objectives: To characterize the serum cytokine profile in myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) at onset and during follow-up and assess their utility for predicting relapses and disability.

Methods: This retrospective multicentric cohort study included patients aged 16 years and older meeting MOGAD 2023 criteria, with serum samples collected at baseline (≤3 months from disease onset) and follow-up (≥6 months from the baseline), and age-matched and time to sampling-matched patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Eleven cytokines were assessed using the ELLA system.

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Introduction: There are few studies investigating the clinical profile of older patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), so this study investigated the characteristics of the older population diagnosed with ILD.

Material And Methods: Retrospective study in a population of new referrals at an ILD clinic from January 2013 to September 2017. Patients over 64 years were selected.

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The aviation industry's growing interest in renewable jet fuel has encouraged the exploration of alternative oilseed crops. Replacing traditional fossil fuels with a sustainable, domestically sourced crop can substantially reduce carbon emissions, thus mitigating global climate instability. Pennycress (Thlaspi arvense L.

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  • A study investigated how fiber and probiotic supplements can help protect against colon damage and gut microbiota changes caused by harmful substances (PhIP and DSS) in male Fischer-344 rats.* -
  • The results showed that while PhIP and DSS caused significant inflammation and damage to the colon, fiber reduced this damage and inflammation, and probiotics increased colon length.* -
  • Additionally, fiber shifted the gut microbiota toward less inflammation, contrasting with the negative changes seen after exposure to PhIP and DSS without supplements.*
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Lipid droplets (LDs) are unusual organelles that have a phospholipid monolayer surface and a hydrophobic matrix. In oilseeds, this matrix is nearly always composed of triacylglycerols (TGs) for efficient storage of carbon and energy. Various proteins play a role in their assembly, stability and turnover, and even though the major structural oleosin proteins in seed LDs have been known for decades, the factors influencing LD formation and dynamics are still being uncovered mostly in the "model oilseed" Arabidopsis.

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  • - A study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of dupilumab for treating bullous pemphigoid in elderly patients, with a focus on those who typically have other health issues that make standard treatments unsuitable.
  • - The results showed that 53.4% of patients achieved complete remission within 4 weeks and 95.7% by week 52, with a significant reduction in itchiness and a dramatic decrease in the need for corticosteroids.
  • - The treatment was found to be safe, with most adverse events being mild, and factors like shorter disease duration and exclusive skin involvement were linked to better treatment responses.
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The increasing spread of mosquito vectors has made mosquito-borne arboviral diseases a global threat to public health, leading to the urgent need for effective population control methods. Strategies based in the intracellular bacterium Wolbachia Hertig, 1936 are considered environmentally friendly, safe for humans, and potentially cost-effective for controlling arboviral diseases. To minimize undesirable side effects, it is relevant to assess whether Wolbachia is present in the area and understand the diversity associated with native infections before implementing these strategies.

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Background: Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) have to deal with a variable disease trajectory often associated with disability and productivity loss.

Objective: This study aimed to assess illness-related uncertainty and associated correlates in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) beyond the near diagnosis phase.

Methods: We conducted a multicenter, non-interventional study including patients diagnosed with RRMS (2017 revised McDonald criteria) and a disease duration of 3 to 8 years.

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Through current mass spectrometry methods and multiple RNA-Seq technologies, large metabolomics and transcriptomics datasets are readily obtainable, which provide a powerful and global perspective on metabolism. Indeed, one "omics" method is often not enough to draw strong conclusions about metabolism. Combining and interpreting multiple "omics" datasets remains a challenging task that requires careful statistical considerations and pre-planning.

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  • Increasing interest in renewable energy has highlighted the importance of plant-based oilseeds, particularly those producing hydroxy fatty acids (HFAs) for industrial uses.
  • Researchers created the first draft genome of the HFA-producing plant Physaria fendleri using various sequencing methods, ensuring a thorough assembly process.
  • The resulting genome serves as a functional draft, preserving important genetic information and aiding future studies on alternative oil species.
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A multicenter study involving 204 adults with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) assessed the dimensionality and item characteristics of the Mishel-Uncertainty of Illness Scale (MUIS), a generic self-assessment tool. Mokken analysis identified two dimensions in the MUIS with an appropriate item and overall scale scalability after excluding nonclassifiable items. A refined 12-item MUIS, employing a grade response model, effectively discriminated uncertainty levels among RRMS patients (likelihood ratio test -value = .

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Objectives: To evaluate the longevity of resin composite restorations placed in posterior teeth by dental students, using data from electronic records from 2008 to 2019.

Materials And Methods: Demographic (gender and age) and clinical variables (dental group, position in dental arch, and the number of restored surfaces) were evaluated. The 5-year follow-up was assessed according to the day the restoration was placed.

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Environmental factors such as diet and lifestyle have been shown to influence the development of some intestinal mucosal lesions that may be precursors of colorectal cancer (CRC). The presence of these alterations seems to be associated with misbalanced immunological parameter levels. However, it is still unclear as to which immunological parameters are altered in each phase of CRC development.

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Introduction: Teriflunomide is a once-daily oral immunomodulator approved for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) or relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS; depending on the local label), based on extensive evidence from clinical trials and a real-world setting on efficacy, tolerability and patient-reported benefits. The TERICARE study assessed the impact of teriflunomide treatment over 2 years on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and some of the most common and disabling symptoms of MS, such as fatigue and depression.

Methods: This prospective observational study in Spain included RRMS patients treated with teriflunomide for ≤ 4 weeks.

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Induction of high photosynthetic capacity is a key acclimation response to high light (HL) for many herbaceous dicot plants; however, the signaling pathways that control this response remain largely unknown. Here, a systems biology approach was utilized to characterize the induction of high photosynthetic capacity in strongly and weakly acclimating Arabidopsis thaliana accessions. Plants were grown for 5 wk in a low light (LL) regime, and time-resolved photosynthetic physiological, metabolomic, and transcriptomic responses were measured during subsequent exposure to HL.

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is the etiological agent of zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis (ZVL). The disease is endemic in Central and South America, Central and South East Asia, and the Mediterranean basin. Dogs are the main reservoir, with an estimated prevalence of approximately 2.

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Introduction: Natalizumab is a biologic drug for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis that may induce the generation of anti-drug antibodies in some patients. Anti-natalizumab antibodies (ANA) increase the risk of adverse events and reduce efficacy, being useful biomarkers for monitoring treatment response.

Methods: Retrospective observational study including MS patients treated with natalizumab that experienced infusion-related events (IRE) or disease exacerbations (DE).

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  • Physaria fendleri, a plant in the Brassicaceae family, produces valuable hydroxy fatty acids in its embryos, making it a promising alternative to imported castor oil for various industries.
  • The research focuses on understanding the biochemical processes involved in oil synthesis in Physaria to enhance crop improvement strategies.
  • Key findings indicate that Physaria embryos convert carbon to biomass less efficiently than other plants, rely heavily on a specific enzyme for fatty acid production, and utilize unique pathways for carbon integration into oil.
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Pennycress (Thlaspi arvense L.), a member of the Brassicaceae family, produces seed oil high in erucic acid, suitable for biodiesel and aviation fuel. Although pennycress, a winter annual, could be grown as a dedicated bioenergy crop, an increase in its seed oil content is required to improve its economic competitiveness.

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Uso1/p115 and RAB1 tether ER-derived vesicles to the Golgi. Uso1/p115 contains a globular-head-domain (GHD), a coiled-coil (CC) mediating dimerization/tethering, and a C-terminal region (CTR) interacting with golgins. Uso1/p115 is recruited to vesicles by RAB1.

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To evaluate the push-out bond strength of the adjustable fiberglass post system to dentin. Twenty maxillary canine roots were endodontically treated and divided into two groups (n=10): conventional fiberglass posts (CFPs) and with single adjustable post (SAP) system. Two slices of each third were subjected to the push-out and failure pattern test and the most apical slice was subjected to analysis of the adhesive interface by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

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