Publications by authors named "M Nicolau"

MYOD is an E-box sequence-specific basic Helix-Loop-Helix (bHLH) transcriptional activator that, when expressed in non-muscle cells, induces nuclear reprogramming toward skeletal myogenesis by promoting chromatin accessibility at previously silent loci. Here, we report on the identification of a previously unrecognized property of MYOD as repressor of gene expression, via E-box-independent chromatin binding within accessible genomic elements, which invariably leads to reduced chromatin accessibility. MYOD-mediated repression requires the integrity of functional domains previously implicated in MYOD-mediated activation of gene expression.

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Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is challenging to treat because of its lack of specific molecular targets. The IMMUNOPEG study aimed to evaluate a novel structured method for interpreting TNBC immunohistochemistry specimens processed with VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142) assay. The study involved 10 pathologists who evaluated 50 different immunohistochemistry specimens of TNBC with programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression considered challenging and that were previously evaluated by the scientific committee, using the NAVIFY Digital Pathology platform.

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Background: Short all-oral regimens for Rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (ShORRT) have been a turning point in the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis. Despite this, access to drugs, stockouts, or adverse effects may limit the use of the recommended regimens.

Methods: Pragmatic non-randomized trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of a ShORRT strategy for the treatment of rifampicin-resistant Tuberculosis (RR-TB) at the Hospital Nossa Senhora da Paz (Angola).

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The Alismataceae family, widely distributed across tropical temperate swamps and wetlands, includes 15 genera post-merger with Limnocharitaceae. In Argentina, six genera are represented across three clades. Embryological characters, notably the male gametophyte and anther, are crucial in taxonomy due to their stability against environmental changes.

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Most organisms synchronize to an approximately 24-hour (circadian) rhythm. This study introduces a novel deep learning-powered video tracking method to assess the stability, fragmentation, robustness and synchronization of activity rhythms in . Experimental were distributed into three groups and monitored for synchronization to a 14/10 hours of light/dark to assess acclimation to laboratory conditions.

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