Modulatory L-Alliin Effect on Acute Inflammatory Cytokines in Diet-Induced Obesity Mice.

The inflammatory response has evolved as a protective mechanism against pathogens and tissue damage. However, chronic inflammation can occur, potentially leading to severe disease. Low-grade chronic inflammation is associated with obesity, and the Th1 cytokine profile plays an important role in this proinflammatory environment.

Bacteriocin CM175, a new high molecular weight and phage associated protein produced by Pediococcus pentosaceus CM175.

Bacteriocins are proteins with antimicrobial capacity produced by different bacteria. Developing bacteriocin-based technologies could be an effective strategy to address current problems in the pharmaceutical and food industries, including limited therapeutic options against superbug infections, foodborne diseases, and food spoilage microorganisms. The lactic acid bacteria Pediococcus pentosaceus are known producers of bacteriocins.

Monitoring of Leishmania infantum exposure in the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus).

Leishmaniosis, caused by phlebotomine sand fly-borne Leishmania spp., is a multi-host and zoonotic disease in tropical, subtropical and temperate climates, worldwide. Leishmania infantum is the only endemic pathogenic species in Europe, and exposure to this protozoan has previously been reported in a wide range of wild mammals, including felids.

Phytochemicals from Cactaceae family for cancer prevention and therapy.

Cancer is a global health issue, increasingly prevalent and a leading cause of mortality. Despite extensive research, conventional treatments remain aggressive, often damaging healthy cells, and exhibit limited efficacy. Addressing drug resistance and enhancing treatment effectiveness are critical challenges in advancing cancer therapy.