Scientific researches on the synthesis, characterisation, and biological activity of potassium nanoparticles (K NPs) are extremely rare. In our study, we successfully synthesised a novel form of K NPs using () flower extract as a reducing and capping agent. The formation of K NPs in new form (KO NPs) was confirmed by UV-vis and XRD spectra.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNumerous studies have indicated a link between vaccines and the exacerbation of autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, there is no consensus in clinical practice regarding the optimal timing of immunization. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impact of the 3Fluart influenza vaccine on the complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA)-induced chronic arthritis rat model and to identify new biomarkers with clinical utility.
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December 2023
Cancer continues to increase global morbidity and mortality rates. Despite substantial progress in the development of various chemically synthesized anti-cancer drugs, the poor prognosis of the disease still remains a big challenge. The most common drawback of conventional cancer therapies is the emergence of drug resistance eventually leading to the discontinuation of chemotherapy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To examine the effect of virtual care on urine testing, antibiotic prescription patterns, and outcomes of care in urinary tract infection (UTI) management.
Methods: We conducted retrospective analysis of adults treated for UTI in an ambulatory setting across a large health system from March 2020-2021. Outcomes included urine testing, antibiotic prescription, and retreatment or hospitalization, stratified by in-person vs virtual visit.
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July 2023
Mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) is a protein kinase that regulates cellular growth, development, survival, and metabolism through integration of diverse extracellular and intracellular stimuli. Additionally, mTOR is involved in interplay of signalling pathways that regulate apoptosis and autophagy. In cells, mTOR is assembled into two complexes, mTORC1 and mTORC2.
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