Potential role of long noncoding RNA maternally expressed gene 3 (MEG3) in the process of neurodegeneration.

Neurodegenerative diseases (ND) are complex diseases of still unknown etiology. Lately, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have become increasingly popular and implicated in several pathologies as they have several roles and appear to be involved in all biological processes such as cell signaling and cycle control as well as translation and transcription. MEG3 is one of these and acts by binding proteins or directly or competitively binding miRNAs.

Electrical cardiometry for non-invasive cardiac output monitoring: a method comparison study in patients after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

Cardiac output can be estimated non-invasively by electrical cardiometry with the ICON® monitor (Osypka Medical GmbH, Berlin, Germany). Conflicting results have been reported regarding the cardiac output measurement performance of electrical cardiometry. In this prospective method comparison study, we compared cardiac output measured using electrical cardiometry (EC-CO; test method) with cardiac output measured using intermittent pulmonary artery thermodilution (PATD-CO; reference method) in patients after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.

Fascia Lata Biological Plug: A Novel Technique for Treating Anal Fistulae.

Background: An anal fistula is a prevalent condition characterised by an abnormal connection between the epithelialised surface of the anal canal and the skin. Surgeons are continually developing new techniques to effectively treat anal fistulae while preserving the patient's continence. This study aims to evaluate the outcomes and complications associated with the management of high perianal fistulae using the fascia lata biological plug (FBP) technique.

Exploring the Metabolome and Antimicrobial Properties of L. (Baklouti and Paprika) Dried Powders from Tunisia.

In this study, for the first time, the volatile fraction from two domesticated accessions ("Paprika" and "Baklouti") collected in Tunisia was investigated by two complementary analytical techniques, such as Solid-Phase Microextraction-Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (SPME-GC/MS) and Proton Transfer Reaction-Time-of-Flight-Mass Spectrometry (PTR-ToF-MS). The obtained results highlighted the presence of a high number of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), including monoterpene and sesquiterpene compounds with -curcumene, I-zingiberene, -bisabolene and -sesquiphellandrene as the major components. In addition, GC/MS was used to investigate the non-volatile chemical composition of the dried powders and their extracts, which were found to be rich in sulfur compounds, fatty acids and sugars.

Chemical Composition, Biological Activity, and Application of Essential Oil as an Antimicrobial Agent in Minimally Processed Eggplant Inoculated with .

is mostly grown for its usage in the food, medical, and perfume industries, while it is also used as an attractive plant in parks, gardens, and homes. The use of essential oil may yield new results in relation to the antimicrobial activity of essential oils and their use mainly in extending the shelf life of foods. This study investigates the chemical composition and antimicrobial properties of essential oil (RDEO) using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and various bioassays to explore its potential applications in food preservation and microorganism growth control.