Publications by authors named "P Ostrosky-Wegman"

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  • * Interestingly, higher levels of certain cytokines (like IL-1, IL-6) were found in mild COVID-19 patients, along with significant cell damage in both mild and severe cases, contrasting with uninfected individuals.
  • * The study highlights that mild cases show elevated levels of both pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines, which may link to stronger IgM and IgG antibody production, and emphasizes the need to understand the cytotoxic effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the oral mucosa.
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Bisphenol A (BPA) is a ubiquitous synthetic compound used as a monomer in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Even at low doses, BPA has been associated with the molecular progression of diseases such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, and hormone-regulated cancers due to its activity as an endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC). Consequently, the use of BPA has been regulated worldwide by different health agencies.

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Arsenic is associated with the development of breast cancer. However, the molecular mechanisms of arsenic induction of breast cancer are not fully defined. Interaction with zinc finger (ZnF) motifs in proteins is one of the proposed mechanisms of arsenic toxicity.

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Introduction: Insulin resistance in muscle can originate from a sedentary lifestyle, hypercaloric diets, or exposure to endocrine-disrupting pollutants such as arsenic. In skeletal muscle, insulin stimulates glucose uptake by translocating GLUT4 to the sarcolemma. This study aimed to evaluate the alterations induced by sucrose and arsenic exposure in vivo on the pathways involved in insulinstimulated GLUT4 translocation in the quadriceps and gastrocnemius muscles.

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  • Astrocytomas are aggressive brain tumors, and this study explores the role of specific genetic variants (AGT, MGMT, TP53) in their prognosis, particularly in Mexican patients.
  • Researchers sequenced DNA from 48 Mexican patients with astrocytoma to identify variants and compared the results to a larger dataset from The Cancer Genome Atlas.
  • Findings revealed more AGT and MGMT variants in the Mexican cohort, with AGT variants only found in women, and both MGMT variations and promoter methylation linked to improved survival and chemotherapy response, suggesting distinct molecular profiles based on gender and population.
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