Publications by authors named "Erin B Noftall"

Article Synopsis
  • - Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a skin condition with causes linked to genetics, immune issues, and environmental factors, making skin barrier dysfunction a key problem.
  • - Current treatments primarily involve emollients and topical medications like corticosteroids; the review highlights new advancements in using plant-based topical applications and their effectiveness.
  • - Studies show that herbal treatments improve symptoms of eczema, decrease inflammation markers, and may reduce side effects associated with conventional treatments by using innovative delivery systems like nanocarriers.
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Lactate, the redox-balanced end product of glycolysis, travels within and between cells to fulfill an array of physiologic functions. While evidence for the centrality of this lactate shuttling in mammalian metabolism continues to mount, its application to physical bioenergetics remains underexplored. Lactate represents a metabolic "cul-de-sac," as it can only re-enter metabolism by first being converted back to pyruvate by lactate dehydrogenase (LDH).

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