Publications by authors named "I A Gutierrez"
Carrageenans are valuable marine polysaccharides derived from specific species of red seaweed (Rhodophyta) widely used as thickening and stabilizing agents across various industries. , predominantly cultivated in tropical countries, is the primary source of kappa-carrageenan. Traditional industrial extraction methods involve alkaline treatment for up to three hours followed by heating, which is inefficient and generates substantial waste.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) DNA polymerase processivity factor, ORF59, is a lytic protein essential for viral DNA synthesis as part of the core replication complex. The multifunctional nature of ORF59 has prompted the investigation into its various functional domains. Prior studies of ORF59 have identified dimerization, DNA interaction, and polymerase interaction domains.
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- The study aimed to investigate the epidemiology and outcomes of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) across 16 Latin American countries from August 2020 to June 2022.
- Out of 1239 children with MIS-C, the majority were previously healthy, with common symptoms including abdominal pain and conjunctival injection, and nearly half required intensive care.
- The overall death rate was 4.88%, notably higher for those not initially diagnosed with MIS-C, emphasizing the need for improved awareness and early detection of the syndrome.
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- RSV is the top cause of severe respiratory infections in children and has seen a rise in cases post-pandemic, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
- Traditional treatments have been mainly supportive, but new preventive measures like long-acting monoclonal antibodies and vaccinations for pregnant women are becoming available.
- The Latin American Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (SLIPE) is assessing the impact of RSV in the LAC region and recommending new strategies for prevention.
Nitrous acid (HONO) is a key molecule in the reactive nitrogen cycle. However, sources and sinks for HONO are not fully understood. Particulate nitrate photochemistry has been suggested to play a role in the formation of HONO in the marine boundary layer (MBL).
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