Publications by authors named "F Vergara"

Solanaceous plants, such as Solanum dulcamara, produce steroidal glycosides (SGs). Leaf SG profiles vary among S. dulcamara individuals, leading to distinct phytochemical phenotypes ('chemotypes') and intraspecific phytochemical diversity ('chemodiversity').

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  • Quartzite caves on tepuis in the Guyana Shield host unique microbes adapted to silica-rich and acidic conditions, leading to a study of their metabolic activities.
  • Researchers isolated 80 microbial strains, many of which exhibited multiple enzymatic functions and antimicrobial properties, including two notable strains producing significant antimicrobial compounds.
  • The findings suggest these previously underexplored cave environments could offer valuable microbial strains for biotechnological applications, highlighting their potential for antibiotics and other beneficial compounds.
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Cumulative evidence has established that Interferon (IFN)-γ has both pathogenic and protective roles in Multiple Sclerosis and the animal model, Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis (EAE). However, the underlying mechanisms to the beneficial effects of IFN-γ are not well understood. In this study, we found that IFN-γ exerts therapeutic effects on chronic, relapsing-remitting, and chronic progressive EAE models.

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Background: Delirium is a serious complication in patients in the critical care unit (CCU) that may lead to prolonged hospitalization if left undetected. The CCU at our hospital does not have a framework for determining delirium that could affect patient outcomes and discharge planning.

Primary Practice Setting: CCU in a community hospital.

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