Publications by authors named "L P Molina"

Bacteriocins, a class of molecules produced by bacteria, exhibit potent antimicrobial properties, including antiviral activities. The urgent need for treatments against SARS-CoV-2 has proposed bacteriocins such as enterocin DD14 (EntDD14) as potential therapeutic agents. However, the mechanism of macromolecular interaction of EntDD14 for the inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 is not yet fully understood, and its efficacy against variants like JN.

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Extracellular vesicles (EVs), crucial mediators in cell-to-cell communication, are implicated in both homeostatic and pathological processes. Their detectability in easily accessible peripheral fluids like saliva positions them as promising candidates for non-invasive biomarker discovery. However, the lack of standardized methods for salivary EVs isolation greatly limits our ability to study them.

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Salivary microRNAs (miRNAs) have been recently revealed as the next generation of non-invasive biomarkers for the diagnostics of diverse diseases. However, their short and highly homologous sequences make their quantification by RT-qPCR technique highly heterogeneous and study dependent, thus limiting their implementation for clinical applications. In this study, we evaluated the use of a widely used commercial RT-qPCR kit for quantification of salivary miRNAs for clinical diagnostics.

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Article Synopsis
  • - This study investigates how everyday discrimination, childhood trauma, and verbal abuse related to weight affect disordered eating behaviors in individuals in Peru, focusing on those seeking weight loss treatment versus those not seeking it.
  • - The research included 420 participants who completed measures assessing their disordered eating, experiences of discrimination, and childhood traumas.
  • - The findings reveal that those seeking weight loss treatment exhibited higher levels of disordered eating and that discrimination and childhood abuse are linked to these eating issues, indicating a need to address these psychosocial factors in treatment settings.
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Classic Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a distinct entity among hematological malignancies of B-cell origin. It is characterized by its unique histopathological features and generally favorable prognosis. Over the years, advancements in understanding its pathogenesis, coupled with refined diagnostic and evaluation modalities, as well as therapeutic strategies, have significantly transformed the landscape of HL management.

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