Publications by authors named "S F E Praet"
Increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and microvascular endothelial disruptions occur with natural ageing, but often transpire before the detection of cardiometabolic conditions including hypertension. Age-related increases in blood pressure are driven by complex systemic changes with poorly understood integrated mechanisms. The deconditioning experienced by ageing skeletal muscle from mid-life is associated with reduced microvascular blood flow and increased peripheral resistance, suggesting that vasodilatory decrements in the muscle may precede the age-related increases in blood pressure.
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- Understanding pathogen diversity is essential for controlling emerging infectious diseases, as different variants interact uniquely with hosts and the environment.
- This study focuses on Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal), a fungal pathogen harming European amphibians, by analyzing 13 isolates to examine their reproductive rates and thermal tolerances.
- The research suggests that the combination of host body temperature and the thermal range of Bsal can significantly affect pathogen growth, highlighting the importance of identifying pathogen variants to assess risk to host populations.
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- Aliphatic amines are a diverse group of amines crucial in various industries like chemistry, agriculture, and medicine, but their production currently relies heavily on unsustainable fossil feedstock, raising health and safety concerns.
- Shifting to biomass, particularly cellulose and hemicellulose, offers a sustainable alternative for producing these amines, as these materials are abundant and can undergo necessary chemical transformations.
- The production process for bio-based aliphatic amines is part of a larger circular value chain that includes refining biomass, creating suitable substrates, and incorporating the amines into applications, highlighting the need for a comprehensive approach to address challenges at each stage.
Introduction: The beneficial effect of rivastigmine, an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (AChEi), which increases levels of acetylcholine (ACh), was first reported in 2013. This paper replicates those findings and reports sustained symptom remission.
Methods And Materials: The high-frequency (HF) component of heart rate variability (HRV) is a measure of cholinergic withdrawal and was measured using a Zephyr Bioharness HR monitor, pre- and post-commencement of treatment.
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- The study explores how forest structure and fragmentation impact the gut microbiome of wild great tit nestlings, revealing that environmental factors influence microbial diversity.
- Using advanced techniques, the research analyzed gut microbiota from nestlings across various forest conditions, focusing on tree species and fragmentation.
- Although the overall microbiome didn't significantly affect the birds’ immediate health, some specific bacteria were linked to lower fledging success, suggesting long-term implications for bird fitness.