Publications by authors named "M N Palacio"
Many species of mushroom-forming fungi have been harvested in the wild and used for food and medicine for thousands of years. In Brazil, the knowledge of the diversity of wild edible mushrooms remains scattered and poorly studied. Based on new samples, bibliographic records revision, and searches through the GenBank, we recorded 409 species of wild edible mushrooms in Brazil, of which 350 can be safely consumed and 59 are edible but with conditions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To prospectively validate the diagnostic performance of a non-invasive point-of-care tool (Rapid IAI System), including vaginal alpha-fetoprotein and interleukin-6, to predict the occurrence of intra-amniotic inflammation in a Spanish cohort of patients admitted with a diagnosis of preterm labor and intact membranes.
Methods: From 2017 to 2022, we prospectively evaluated a cohort of pregnant women diagnosed with preterm labor and intact membranes admitted below 34+0 weeks who underwent amniocentesis to rule-in/out intra-amniotic infection and/or inflammation. Vaginal sampling was performed at the time of amniocentesis or within 24-48 h.
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- Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is an often overlooked cause of heart failure (HF), highlighting the importance of early detection and timely therapy for better patient outcomes.
- A global survey with 1,460 physicians revealed that while many have experience diagnosing CA in patients with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), systematic screening is not widely practiced, with only 10% conducting routine checks.
- There is significant variability in screening and management strategies for CA, indicating a need for better education and access to disease-modifying therapies within the HF community.
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- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) poses serious health risks for young children and elderly individuals, with current vaccines mainly available for adults over 60 and temporary protection for infants through maternal antibodies.
- Researchers have developed a new type of vaccine that uses an anti-idiotypic monoclonal antibody (ai-mAb) specifically designed to target B cell receptors capable of producing RSV-neutralizing antibodies.
- This novel approach effectively engages the right B cells without triggering unwanted immune responses, showcasing potential for a more effective infant vaccine against RSV.
In this issue of Molecular Cell, De La Cruz, Pradhan, Veettil et al. examine how selective partitioning of proteins via low-affinity IDR-dependent interactions may help regulate RNA polymerase II (RNA Pol II) function and identify sequence features that drive partitioning in cells.
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