Publications by authors named "M Carmen Lopez-Martin"

The following paper presents the findings of a study conducted on the distances at which the field generated by a ϕ-symmetric circular Taylor aperture distribution can be classified as far-field, and also the efficiency across various study parameters. The [Formula: see text] transition integers that produce a monotonic distribution, which have been traditionally used and analyzed, are compared with those that yield a peaked distribution, and offer greater efficiency. Additionally, modified circular Taylor [Formula: see text] distributions featuring synthesized patterns with one or two depressed inner sidelobes, which have not been previously explored, are also examined.

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Introduction: Real-world data on the effectiveness of upadacitinib for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are limited. To assess upadacitinib persistence, effectiveness, and safety in a real-world scenario.

Methods: Retrospective multicenter study of patients with IBD who received upadacitinib before 31st December 2022 and at least 12 weeks before the recruitment date.

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  • Tachykinins, like substance P and neurokinin B, interact with Alzheimer's β-amyloid (Aβ) peptide, with neurokinin A (NKA) playing a crucial role in this interaction.
  • Using computational and experimental methods, researchers have found that a specific part of the NKA structure (Phe in the FXGLM signature) is key to its interaction with Aβ.
  • The interaction between NKA and Aβ not only alters Aβ's behavior but also reduces its toxicity, suggesting that maintaining a balance of NKA might be important in preventing the aggregation process seen in Alzheimer's disease.
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Here we present an improved, rapid method for filling quasi-nulls in symmetrical radiation patterns synthesized by equispaced linear arrays, leading to the generation of multiple solutions. Considering the polynomial representation of the pattern, this null-filling is achieved by displacing the roots radially off the unit circle, keeping a constant displacement. This allows analyzing how the potential solutions vary with the quasi-uniform filling and the associated directivity loss.

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TRP channels are important pharmacological targets in physiopathology. TRPV2 plays distinct roles in cardiac and neuromuscular function, immunity, and metabolism, and is associated with pathologies like muscular dystrophy and cancer. However, TRPV2 pharmacology is unspecific and scarce at best.

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