Publications by authors named "Sandra Pedemay"
Flavescence dorée (FD) phytoplasma from 16SrV-C and -D subgroups cause severe damage to grapevines throughout Europe. This phytoplasma is transmitted from grapevine to grapevine by the sap-sucking leafhopper . European black alder and clematis serve as perennial plant reservoirs for 16SrV-C phytoplasma strains, and their host range has recently been extended to hazelnuts.
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- The study focuses on developing a new test called the zebrafish-OP-antidote test (ZOAT) to find better antidotes for organophosphorus (OP) poisoning, which is caused by toxic insecticides and nerve agents.
- ZOAT utilizes assays to measure the efficacy of chemical compounds in reactivating acetylcholinesterase (AChE), allowing researchers to distinguish protective effects in both the central and peripheral nervous systems through specific motor response tests.
- This innovative method aims to improve the screening process for potential antidotes, facilitating the discovery of more effective treatments for OP poisoning and chemical warfare threats, potentially leading to combinatorial therapies.
This work presents a systematic study of the swelling behavior of a lecithin lamellar phase incorporating different amounts of the short peptide sequence diphenylalanine (FF). Small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering assays provide relevant information about the structure and elasticity of the lamellar stacking. These data show that important changes occur at the interface of the lipid membrane dependent not only on the peptide content but also on the hydration of the lamellar structure.
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