Publications by authors named "M T Martinez-Berganza Asensio"

In the aim of designing and developing a novel saponin-based adjuvant system, we combined the QS21 saponin with low microgram amounts of the fully synthetic TLR4 agonist, E6020, in cholesterol-containing liposomes. The resulting adjuvant system, termed SPA14, appeared as a long-term stable and homogeneous suspension of mostly unilamellar and a few multilamellar vesicles, with an average hydrodynamic diameter of 93 nm, when formulated in citrate buffer at pH 6.0-6.

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  • The study aimed to evaluate expert opinions on diagnosing and managing primary obstructive megaureter (POM) and compare these to the British Association of Pediatric Urologists' 2014 guidelines.
  • An online survey conducted among pediatric urologists revealed that most believed in using continuous antibiotic prophylaxis, but only a small percentage viewed certain diagnostic criteria as reasons for early surgery.
  • Findings suggest that current practices may differ from established guidelines, indicating a need for an updated consensus on POM management strategies.
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  • The study investigates the impact of laparoscopic appendicovesicostomy (LA) on the quality of life (QoL) of patients and their families through a specific questionnaire.
  • Of the 29 families contacted, 24 responded, reporting high satisfaction rates with surgery, effective pain control, and significant improvements in QoL, particularly regarding continence status.
  • The findings indicate that laparoscopic appendicovesicostomy leads to perceived improvements in QoL, with both patients and families expressing strong overall satisfaction with the surgical outcomes.
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Two-dimensional halide perovskites are promising for advanced photonic, optoelectronic, and photovoltaic applications. However, their long-term stability is still a critical factor limiting their implementation into further commercial applications. Here, we present an environmental stability analysis of BA(MA)PbI (BA = CHN, MA = CHN) two-dimensional perovskites with the lowest quantum well thicknesses of = 1 and = 2, after 1 year of aging under ambient humidity, oxygen content, and light conditions.

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