Publications by authors named "S Abbate"

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  • The study focuses on using nanorod-associated plasmonic circular dichroism to examine α-synuclein fibrils, which are linked to Parkinson's disease.
  • It investigates how this technique can determine the 'handedness' (chirality) and composition of these fibrils from both disease models and brain samples after death.
  • The findings aim to enhance our understanding of Parkinson's disease and improve diagnostic methods by providing insights into the structural characteristics of α-synuclein fibrils.
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Mark 10:13-16, interpreted within the broader context of the Gospel of Mark, using a moral exegetical framework, provides a lens for what welcoming the children refers to in sacramental marital discipleship. Building upon the narrative ethics of Mark, the words and deeds of Jesus, magisterial teachings and writings allow these verses to be reimagined to unveil an interpretation and a praxis for marital and moral life. Accepting the gift of a child in the natural order paves the way for discipleship and ushers in the kingdom of God.

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Human full-length (fl) αSyn fibrils, key neuropathological hallmarks of Parkinson's disease (PD), generate intense optical activity corresponding to the surface plasmon resonance of interacting gold nanorods. Herein, we analysed fibril-enriched protein extracts from mouse and human brain samples as well as from SK-N-SH cell lines with or without human fl and C-terminally truncated (Ctt) αSyn overexpression and exposed them to αSyn monomers, recombinant fl αSyn fibrils or Ctt αSyn fibrils. -generated human recombinant fl and Ctt αSyn fibrils and fibrils purified from SK-N-SH cells with fl or Ctt αSyn overexpression were also analysed using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to gain insights into the nanorod-fibril complexes.

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Career planning is an important but often neglected component of a nursing program curriculum. To increase retention and encourage professional advancement at the school of nursing of a large, public university in the Northeast, a virtual simulated career development day was established to provide students with the tools needed to navigate the job acquisition process and secure appropriate employment. Course outcomes and student feedback indicated that a successful transition to practice and advancement to higher levels of professional nursing can be promoted through the development of superior interviewing skills, a strong resume, and insight regarding one's professional goals and values.

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  • - The study explored how inositol (INO) supplementation affects heart changes in mice caused by lithium (Li) exposure, using four different mouse groups over a 12-week period.
  • - Findings showed that INO supplementation significantly reduced heart-related issues caused by Li, such as heart function impairment and arrhythmias, possibly by restoring potassium channel expression and inhibiting certain signaling pathways.
  • - INO was effective both as a preventive measure when given with Li and as a therapeutic treatment when given after heart damage had occurred, highlighting its potential as a treatment for Li-induced heart problems.
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