Publications by authors named "J Aparicio Calvo"

The objective of the present study was to determine the variability of platelet lysate-derived extracellular vesicles (pEV), in terms of characteristics and functionality through wound healing assays, when isolated either from platelet concentrates (PC, obtained from 5 donors) or from multiple PC (MPC, that is 50 donors). pEV were isolated under GMP-like conditions in a clean room using Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC). The differential characteristics between pEV obtained from PC (PC-EV) or MPC (MPC-EV) were evaluated by means of protein concentration, Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and flow cytometry using the MACSPlex™ arrays for surface analysis profiling of EV.

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Purpose: This study aims to culturally adapt and validate the Stroke Upper Limb Capacity Scale (SULCS) and Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) for use with post-stroke patients in Italy.

Methods: The original scales were translated and culturally adapted following the "Translation and Cultural Adaptation of Patient Reported Outcomes Measures - Principles of Good Practice" guidelines. We assessed internal consistency and test-retest reliability, while concurrent validity was evaluated using Pearson correlation coefficients with the Italian version of the Disability Arm Shoulder and Hand (DASH).

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  • * Research using single-cell RNA sequencing identified a specific group of chemotherapy-resistant leukemic cells (CLCs) that are quiescent and marked by high CD44 expression, allowing them to evade treatment.
  • * The study found that these CLCs exhibit unique gene activity and enhanced E-selectin binding during relapse, suggesting potential pathways for improving prognosis and developing new therapies.
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  • * In a study of nestling eagle owls, ARs were found in 91.5% of blood samples, with many individuals showing multiple AR compounds, primarily second-generation ARs (SGARs).
  • * While the overall health of the sampled owls appeared good, there was a positive but not significant correlation between AR levels and prothrombin time; higher AR concentrations were linked to urban areas and landfills, indicating a need for better monitoring of these pollutants.
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  • Study aimed to explore how common liver steatosis (LS) and liver fibrosis (LF) are among people with HIV, and what factors contribute to these liver conditions.
  • In a large cohort study involving over 4,600 people, it was found that 28% showed signs of LS, with this prevalence increasing to 55% in a group with higher cardiovascular risk factors; LF was less common, affecting only about 1-5% across different assessment methods.
  • Key factors linked to LS included current CD4 counts and conditions like diabetes and hypertension, while past use of certain HIV drugs was linked to LF; notably, current treatment with integrase strand transfer inhibitors appeared protective against LF.
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