Publications by authors named "Bastida J"

, a recently described endemic species from southern Peru, belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family and is known for its diversity of alkaloids. Amaryllidoideae have been studied for their diverse biological activities, particularly for their properties in treating neurodegenerative diseases. This work examines the alkaloidal profile using GC-MS and UPLC-MS/MS of alkaloid-enriched extracts obtained from the leaves and bulbs of and their inhibitory activity against acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) enzymes.

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Familial Platelet Disorder with associated Myeloid Malignancy (FPDMM, FPD/AML, -FPD), caused by monoallelic deleterious germline variants, is characterized by bleeding diathesis and predisposition for hematologic malignancies, particularly myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Clinical data on FPDMM-associated AML (FPDMM-AML) are limited, complicating evidence-based clinical decision-making. Here, we present retrospective genetic and clinical data of the largest cohort of FPDMM patients reported to date.

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The value of branched esters comes from the special properties they have in cold environments, which allow them to remain liquid over a wide range of temperatures. These properties make them useful for application in the cosmetic industry or as lubricant additives. This paper presents the studies carried out to ascertain the operational feasibility of the enzymatic esterification of 2-methylpentanoic acid (MPA) with 1,10-decanediol (DD), with the objective of obtaining a novel molecule: decane-1,10-diyl bis(2-methylpentanoate) (DDBMP).

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Plant-plant interactions are major determinants of the dynamics of terrestrial ecosystems. There is a long tradition in the study of these interactions, their mechanisms and their consequences using experimental, observational and theoretical approaches. Empirical studies overwhelmingly focus at the level of species pairs or small sets of species.

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  • Avatrombopag is a newly approved treatment for immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), with limited real-world effectiveness and safety data available.
  • A study by the Spanish ITP Group involving 268 patients showed that 90.1% of those with low platelet counts improved significantly after starting the drug, with many achieving stable platelet levels.
  • The treatment allowed most patients to reduce or stop corticosteroid use, and only a small percentage experienced thrombocytosis or thromboembolic events, indicating its potential as an effective management option for ITP.
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Galanthamine derivatives are known for their AChE inhibitory activity. Among them, galanthamine has been approved for treatment of Alzheimer's disease. N-Acetylnorgalanthamine (narcisine) and N-(2'-methyl)allylnorgalanthamine (the most potent natural AChE inhibitor of galanthamine type) were synthetized using N-norgalanthamine as a precursor.

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Ecuador is an important center of biodiversity for the plant subfamily Amaryllidoideae, known for its important bioactive molecules. This study aimed to assess the chemical and biological potential of four different Amaryllidoideae species collected in Ecuador: , , , and . Twenty-six alkaloids were identified in the bulb extracts of these species using GC-MS.

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Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) refractory to multiple therapies may require a combination of drugs targeting different mechanisms and targets. In this retrospective, multicentre, international study, we report the safety and effectiveness of avatrombopag and fostamatininb in combination administered to 18 patients with multirefractory ITP. Overall, the combination response was achieved in 15 patients (83.

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Background: Inferior vena cava agenesis (IVCA) is a rare anomaly predisposing affected people to lower-limb venous thrombosis with low frequency of pulmonary embolism. Antenatal thrombosis and inherited thrombophilia have been suggested as causes of IVCA. However, there is little evidence on the clinical course and management of this condition.

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Unlabelled: This study demonstrated a large treatment gap in elderly subjects experiencing fragility fracture in Spanish primary care, a low treatment persistence among subjects who do receive treatment, and more than one-quarter having no follow-up visits post-fracture. These data highlight the need to improve secondary fracture prevention in primary care.

Purpose: To describe osteoporosis (OP) treatment patterns and follow-up in subjects with fragility fracture seen in Spanish primary care (PC).

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L. is a renowned plant genus with a notable center of diversity and is primarily located in the Mediterranean region. These plants are widely recognized for their ornamental value, owing to the beauty of their flowers; nonetheless, they also hold pharmacological importance.

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Ethnopharmacology Relevance: The plants of Amaryllidaceae family, such as Amaryllis belladonna L., have been used as herbal remedies for thousands of years to address various disorders, including diseases that might today be identified as cancer.

Aim Of The Study: The objective of this work was to evaluate the potential of three Amaryllidaceae alkaloids against four cancer cell lines.

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The -type alkaloids, known for their anxiolytic and antidepressant activities, have been recently found to be biosynthesized in cv. Hawera, which is largely used as an ornamental plant. An alkaloid fraction enriched with -type alkaloids from the plant has shown promising antidepressant and anxiolytic activities.

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Hippeastrum papilio (Amaryllidaceae) is a promising new source of galanthamine - an alkaloid used for the cognitive treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The biosynthesis and accumulation of alkaloids are tissue - and organ-specific. In the present study, histochemical localization of alkaloids in H.

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Although plant-soil feedback (PSF) is being recognized as an important driver of plant recruitment, our understanding of its role in species coexistence in natural communities remains limited by the scarcity of experimental studies on multispecies assemblages. Here, we experimentally estimated PSFs affecting seedling recruitment in 10 co-occurring Mediterranean woody species. We estimated weak but significant species-specific feedback.

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  • Chagas disease and leishmaniasis are widespread in Latin America, and current treatments are insufficient, making natural products, particularly from the Amaryllidaceae family, promising for developing new therapies due to their antiparasitic alkaloids.
  • The study aimed to test the anti-parasitic effects of five natural isoquinoline alkaloids isolated from Hippeastrum aulicum against different stages of Trypanosoma cruzi and Leishmania infantum, using both in silico and in vitro methods, as well as molecular docking techniques.
  • Results indicated that haemanthamine and lycorine were the most effective against both parasites, with additional promising activity shown by 7-methoxy-O-m
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C3G is a Rap1 GEF that plays a pivotal role in platelet-mediated processes such as angiogenesis, tumor growth, and metastasis by modulating the platelet secretome. Here, we explore the mechanisms through which C3G governs platelet secretion. For this, we utilized animal models featuring either overexpression or deletion of C3G in platelets, as well as PC12 cell clones expressing C3G mutants.

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Esters are versatile compounds with a wide range of applications in various industries due to their unique properties and pleasant aromas. Conventionally, the manufacture of these compounds has relied on the chemical route. Nevertheless, this technique employs high temperatures and inorganic catalysts, resulting in undesired additional steps to purify the final product by removing solvent residues, which decreases environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.

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  • Genetic diagnosis of inherited platelet disorders (IPDs) often relies on high-throughput sequencing (HTS), but this method can miss important genetic variations.
  • This study evaluated nanopore long-read DNA sequencing as a more effective way to identify structural variants in patients previously diagnosed with Glanzmann thrombasthenia and Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome, where HTS had failed.
  • Nanopore sequencing successfully uncovered complex genetic changes and allowed for detailed identification of variants, demonstrating its value as a complementary diagnostic tool for IPDs.
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Acquired hemophilia A (AHA) is a rare bleeding disorder caused by the presence of autoantibodies against factor VIII (FVIII). As with other autoimmune diseases, its etiology is complex and its genetic basis is unknown. The aim of this study was to identify the immunogenetic background that predisposes individuals to AHA.

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The Amaryllidaceae family constitutes an interesting source of exclusive alkaloids with a broad spectrum of biological activity. Galanthamine, the most relevant one, has been commercialized for the palliative treatment of Alzheimer's disease symptoms since 2001 due to its potential as an acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor. In vitro screenings against AChE by applying different Amaryllidaceae species and alkaloids have been reported in the literature; however, they are usually carried out using purified market enzymes.

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The genus Herb. is found in the Andes Region (South America), mainly in Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. These plants belong to the Amaryllidaceae family, specifically the Amaryllidoideae subfamily, which presents an exclusive group of alkaloids known as Amaryllidaceae alkaloids that show important structural diversity and pharmacological properties.

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Background: Chagas disease (CD), caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, represents a health threat to around 20 million people worldwide. Side effects of benznidazole (Bzn) cause 15-20% of patients to discontinue their treatment. Evidence has increased in favor of the use of drug combinations to improve the efficacy and tolerance of the treatment.

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Skin cancer has high rates of mortality and therapeutic failure. In this study, to develop a multi-agent strategy for skin cancer management, the selective cytotoxicity of several alkaloid fractions and pure alkaloids isolated from Amaryllidaceae species was evaluated in melanoma cells. In addition, UVB-stimulated keratinocytes (HaCaT) were exposed to seven alkaloid fractions characterized by GC-MS, and the production of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and IL-6, were measured to evaluate their photoprotection effects.

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  • Protein glycosylation, particularly sialylation, is essential for various biological processes, especially in normal blood cell production (hematopoiesis).
  • The modification of proteins with carbohydrate residues helps regulate platelet production and clearance, influencing their lifespan in the bloodstream (8-11 days).
  • Recent discoveries have identified numerous genetic disorders linked to glycosylation defects, resulting in symptoms like severe thrombocytopenia and bleeding complications.
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