Publications by authors named "C S Louden"

Hypersensitivity reactions after endovenous ablation with cyanoacrylate are relatively common, mild, and self-limited. However, rare cases of severe hypersensitivity reactions have occurred. To date and to the best of our knowledge, only two other cases requiring vein excision have been reported, and we present the third.

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  • Mycobacterium ulcerans causes Buruli ulcer (BU), leading to skin lesions and immunosuppression due to the virulence factor mycolactone, making early detection and treatment crucial.
  • Researchers tested diethyl azelate (DEA) as a potential topical therapy, finding it effective in counteracting the immunosuppressive effects of M. ulcerans in both lab and animal models.
  • DEA not only reduced skin lesions and accelerated healing but also preserved immune function, suggesting its promise as a novel treatment for BU and potentially other mycobacterial infections.
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Background/aim: Alterations of plasma membrane fluidity are characteristic of many diseases but the intentional modulation of membrane fluidity with drugs has been less studied. We examined the therapeutic potential of the membrane fluidizer diethyl azelate (DEA) and related azelates.

Materials And Methods: The effects of azelates on plasma membrane fluidity and cell signaling were examined in primary human and murine cells and in vivo.

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Background/aim: Insulin resistance (IR) is linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. We examined safety and efficacy of the natural product diethyl azelate (DEA) in overweight males with a varying degree of IR.

Patients And Methods: Seventeen subjects [age 18-42, hemoglobin A1c (A1c) of 5.

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Background: In a previous study (Goebel et. al, Cancer Genomics Proteomics 16:229-244, 2019), we identified 33 biomarkers for an early stage (I-II) Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) test with 90% accuracy, 80.3% sensitivity, and 95.

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