Publications by authors named "N M Delgado Morales"

RA-0003022 () was identified as a high-quality covalent chemical probe for nsP2 cysteine protease (nsP2pro). Isoxazole covalently captured the active site C478 and inactivated the enzyme with a / ratio of 6000 Ms. A negative control analog RA-0025453 () retained the covalent warhead but demonstrated >100-fold decrease in enzyme inhibition.

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Objectives: To determine the proportion of online vape shops that offer derived cannabinoid products in a large metropolitan area (San Diego, California), measure their compliance with state hemp regulations, and estimate whether these shops receive more website traffic compared to those that offered nicotine or tobacco.

Methods: We obtained vape shops (n = 109) using browser-based (i.e.

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Sclerocorneal grafts are procedures considered in cases with extensive corneal and scleral tissue destruction. The study aims to describe sclerokeratoplasty outcomes in severely diseased eyes. We performed a retrospective review of clinical records.

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  • The study investigates the effectiveness of antifungal photodynamic therapy (PDT) using a combination of bisdemethoxycurcumin (BDMC) with melatonin (MLT) or acetyl-melatonin (AcO-MLT) against C. albicans biofilms.
  • Findings showed significant reductions in colony forming units (CFUs) with specific combinations of BDMC and MLT, particularly notable at early post-treatment times.
  • The research also highlights that MLT enhances singlet oxygen production, which correlates with antifungal efficacy, while BDMC showed minimal cytotoxic effects on human oral cells.
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  • Iron overload can cause problems in the heart for people with β-thalassemia because it leads to damage in the fats found in their blood.
  • In a study, researchers discovered that iron overload lowers certain important fats and vitamins while increasing harmful substances in the blood, especially in β-thalassemia patients.
  • They also found that using iron chelators (special medicines that remove iron) can help reduce this damage and suggested that a specific type of fat might be a good way to track the problem in these patients.
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