Anticoagulant Effect of Snow mountain garlic: Evaluation of Aqueous Extract.

Snow mountain garlic is traditionally eaten by Himalayan locals for its medicinal properties. Although different species of the genus are known to have other biological effects, such as antiplatelet and antithrombotic activities, little is known about the anticoagulant effect of Snow mountain garlic, a member of the genus . Therefore, the present study examined the anticoagulant effect of the aqueous extract, the lyophilized aqueous extract, and the isoflavone extract from the lyophilized aqueous extract of Snow mountain garlic in samples from 50 human blood donors.

Presence and Causes of Sterilization Equipment Failures with Biological Indicators in Dental Offices in Mexico: A Longitudinal Cohort.

: Sterilization in dental practice is crucial for infection prevention. The aim of this study was to identify the presence and causes of bacterial growth using biological indicators in dental sterilization equipment in San Luis Potosí, S.L.

Differences in erythrocytes size and shape in prediabetes and diabetes assessed by two microscopy techniques and its association with dietary patterns. Pilot study.

Hemorheology and microcirculation alterations are caused by erythrocyte size and shape (ESS) modifications. People´s diets can alter erythrocyte functions and membrane fluidity by changing cell membrane components. The aim was to identify differences in ESS obtained by scanning electron (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) in people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and assess their relationship with dietary patterns.

Computer System for the Capture and Preparation of Cytopathological Reports for Cervical Cancer Detection and His Utility in Training for Health Personnel.

Health information systems and training are tools that support process management. The current study describes the results of the implementation of technological innovation in the process of the capture and preparation of cytopathological reports. The electronic system was structured based on national standards regarding cervical cancer control.

Effect of Exosomes from Patients with Grade One Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia on Cell Cultures: A Preliminary Study.

Purpose: Exosomes are extracellular membrane vesicles. Their content directly reflects the metabolic state of the cells from which they originate and play an important role in cellular functions and pathological states, for example, cancer. The aim was to establish the effect of exosomes from patients diagnosed with CIN1 (grade one cervical intraepithelial neoplasia) on the viability of HeLa cells in culture.

Bromatological Analysis and Characterization of Phenolics in Snow Mountain Garlic.

The remarkable properties of garlic L. have been described, but little is known about Snow mountain garlic. Understanding general aspects of this garlic composition, including the presence of phenolics, will establish its possible use for health or infer which compounds can contribute to improving it.

In Vitro Inhibitory and Proliferative Cellular Effects of Different Extracts of : A Preliminary Study.

, a hemiparasitic plant known as "seca palo," is used by Nahuatl traditional healers against diabetes, wounds, and rashes. We aimed to investigate the effects of different extracts, which were selected based on their traditional use in Tamazunchale, San Luis Potosí, on the cell viability and antioxidant activity in HeLa cell cultures. growing on and sp.

Biotransformation of Chromium (VI) via a Reductant Activity from the Fungal Strain .

Industrial effluents from chromium-based products lead to chromium pollution in the environment. Several technologies have been employed for the removal of chromium (Cr) from the environment, including adsorption, ion-exchange, bioremediation, etc. In this study, we isolated a Cr (VI)-resistant fungus, from contaminated soil, which could reduce chromium.

In vitro effect of high glucose concentrations on erythrocyte morphology assessed by scanning electron microscopy.

Aims: To evaluate the in vitro effect of different glucose concentrations and the time series in erythrocyte cell viability and morphology parameters.

Methods: Different glucose concentrations were assessed, from a normal physiological glucose concentration (5 mM) to a diabetes scenario (100 mM). Cell viability was obtained by the MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide) assay.

Strawberry Juice Powders: Effect of Spray-Drying Conditions on the Microencapsulation of Bioactive Components and Physicochemical Properties.

The drying of fruit juices has advantages such as easy handling of powders, reduction in volume, and preservation of the characteristics of the fruit. Thus, in this work, the effect of the spray drying conditions of strawberry juice (SJ) with maltodextrin (MX) as a carrying agent on the microencapsulation of bioactive compounds and physicochemical properties was studied. The content of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity showed higher values at low concentrations of MX, while the effect of drying temperature was negligible.

Application of atomic force microscopy to assess erythrocytes morphology in early stages of diabetes. A pilot study.

The study aim was to assess the application of atomic force microscopy (AFM) to evaluate erythrocyte morphology in early stages of type 2 diabetes mellitus, and the association with biochemical, anthropometric, diet, and physical activity indicators. This was a pilot cross-sectional study with four groups: healthy individuals, people with prediabetes (PDG), metabolic syndrome (MSG), and diabetes mellitus group (DMG). Blood samples were obtained to assess the erythrocyte morphology and biochemical parameters.

Histopathological Diagnosis of Cervical Biopsies: Reduction of Sampling Errors with the Evaluation of a Third Histologic Level.

Aim: Cervical cancer (CC) is considered as a major public health problem; this disease affects mainly vulnerable women in poverty, causing a negative effect on a country's workforce.

Objective: To determine the histopathological diagnosis variation after examining three more levels of cervical biopsy paraffin blocks from patients with HPVI, CIN and CC.

Materials And Methods: A quantitative, retrospective correlational study was performed in a hospital with a second level of health care.

Altered erythrocyte morphology in Mexican adults with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus evaluated by scanning electron microscope.

Aim: To evaluate the erythrocyte morphology in people with prediabetes, T2DM and healthy subjects in a Mexican population and its association with biochemical parameters.

Methods: Cross-sectional study consisted of three groups: healthy (HG), people with prediabetes (PG) and with T2DM (DMG). A blood sample was obtained from all participants to assess the erythrocyte morphology, and levels of HbA1c, glucose and lipid profile.

[Future status of ischaemic heart disease in the state of San Luis Potosí: A predictive dynamic model].

Objective: To develop a predictive dynamic model to generate and analyse the future status of the incidence rate of ischaemic heart disease in a population of 25 years and over in Mexico, according to the variation in time of some risk factors.

Method: Retrospective ecological study performed during the period 2013-2015, in San Luis Potosí City, Mexico. Secondary databases that corresponded to the years 2000, 2005, and 2010, were used along with official indicators of the 58 municipalities of the state of San Luis Potosí.

[The burden of cervical cancer in patients with limited access to health services].

Background: Cervical cancer is caused by high-risk HPV, a sexually transmitted virus. In Mexico, this disease represents a public health problem. San Luis Potosi is located within ten states with the highest rates in the country.

[Health staff performance taking of smear: knowledge, skills and practice].

Background: The quality of cervical cytology is one of the factors involved in the optimal performance of screening programs for cervical cancer in México, so it is necessary to design indicators to improve the skills of health personnel in this procedure.

Objective: To evaluate the performance of the health workers to take the Pap smear.

Material And Methods: Cross-sectional study made in the period 2006-2007 in San Luis Potosí, México, in 21 health centers in a health jurisdiction.

[Performance of health staff in Papanicolauo test: theoretical knowledge and practical implementation].

Background: The quality of cervical cytology is one of the factors involved in the optimal performance of screening programs for cervical cancer in Mexico, so it is necessary to design indicators to improve the skills of health personnel in this procedure.

Objective: To evaluate the performance of the health workers to take the Pap smear.

Methodology: cross-sectional study made in the period 2006-2007 in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, in 21 health centers in a health jurisdiction.

Entamoeba histolytica, heterologous expression and in situ immunolocalization of ornithine decarboxylase (EhODC).

Previous studies from this laboratory have dealt with the purification and biochemical characterization of ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) from Entamoeba histolytica. Enzyme compartmentalization has been described as a major mechanism in the regulation of polyamine metabolism. However, the subcellular location of ODC in the human parasite has remained unresolved.

Entamoeba histolytica: purification and characterization of ornithine decarboxylase.

Ornithine decarboxylase, a rate-limiting enzyme in polyamine biosynthesis in eukaryotes, was stabilized and purified from trophozoites of the parasite protozoan E. histolytica. Analytical electrophoresis revealed the presence in the purified preparations of a major polypeptide of 45 kDa and barely detectable amounts of two other proteins of 70 and 120 kDa.