Publications by authors named "M Caetano"
Background: Intestinal ischemia affects the functioning of the Enteric Nervous System (ENS). Pannexin-1 channel participates in cell communication and extracellular signaling. Probenecid (PB) is a pannexin-1 channel inhibitor, which can be a potential treatment for intestinal ischemia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSaliva has emerged as a promising diagnostic fluid for viral infections, enabling the direct analysis of viral genetic material and the detection of infection markers such as proteins, metabolites, microRNAs, and immunoglobulins. This comprehensive review aimed to explore the use of saliva as a diagnostic tool for viral infections, emphasizing its advantages and limitations. Saliva stands out due to its simplicity and safety in collection, along with the convenience of self-collection without the need for healthcare supervision, while potentially being comparable to urine and blood in terms of effectiveness.
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- The study analyzed surface samples and short cores from the southwestern Portuguese shelf, focusing on total organic carbon, nitrogen, C/N ratios, and other metrics to understand the origin of organic matter.
- It was found that organic matter consisted of a mix from both terrestrial and marine sources, with perylene and isotopic signatures used to pinpoint key PAH sources in the area.
- A strong correlation between perylene and USEPA-16 PAHs revealed contributions from natural sources and contaminated materials, highlighting the need for effective marine environmental management practices.
Bromoform supplementation has been successful in reducing enteric methanogenesis in ruminants; however, the impacts on the health of these animals are still limited. The current study evaluates the impact of maternal bromoform supplementation on the health of late-gestation cows and their progeny. Pregnant Angus cows (n = 42) were allocated into a control or bromoform group (n = 21 cows per treatment).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCarbonized polymer dots (CPDs) were obtained by using microwave irradiation under the same conditions. However, different carbogenic precursors were used, such as aromatic diamine molecules, -phenylenediamine (-OPDA), and 3,4-diaminobenzoic acid (3,4-DABA). Both carbon nanoparticles showed different structural results based on Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and atomic force microscopy analyses.
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