Concentrations of arachidonic acid ranging from 0.1% to 2% were applied under occlusive dressings to psoriatic plaques in 45 patients. Alleviation of the clinical symptoms of psoriasis including complete clearing in some cases was obtained with the use of 0.5% to 2% arachidonic acid applied under occlusion every 24 to 48 hours five to seven times. Histologic examination showed polymorphonuclear leukocytes penetrating into the stratum corneum and formation of microabscesses or wide-spread accumulations of polymorphonuclear leukocytes in the stratum corneum, with its eventual destruction. The parakeratotic horny layer became detached; this was followed by restoration of the granular layer and an apparently normal stratum corneum. While arachidonic acid metabolites can be proinflammatory and proproliferative, they may also be important in the healing process for psoriasis.
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January 2025
College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China.
Introduction: This study examines the effects of steam-flaked corn starter on pre-weaned Simmental calves' growth, immunity, and metabolism. Despite benefits shown in adult cattle, research on calves is limited. The goal is to optimize calf feeding for better growth, health, and nutrient use.
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January 2025
Division of Diabetes, Metabolism, and Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Toho University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
An elevated level of saturated fatty acids (SFAs) can cause non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). While n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) were shown to improve NAFLD, the effects of n-6 PUFAs in the liver have not been fully elucidated. We examined the association between NAFLD and n-6 PUFAs, particularly dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA), in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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January 2025
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824.
Dairy cows with clinical ketosis (CK) exhibit metabolic changes, including intense adipose tissue (AT) lipolysis and systemic insulin resistance, that increase plasma BHB and free fatty acids (FFA). Cows with CK also have systemic inflammation, predisposing them to inflammatory and infectious diseases. This inflammatory process is modulated in part by oxidized fatty acids (oxylipins) that regulate all aspects of inflammation.
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January 2025
Institute for Experimental Immunology and Imaging, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany.
Multimodal imaging by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionisation mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI MSI) and microscopy holds potential for understanding pathological mechanisms by mapping molecular signatures from the tissue microenvironment to specific cell populations. However, existing software solutions for MALDI MSI data analysis are incomplete, require programming skills and contain laborious manual steps, hindering broadly applicable, reproducible, and high-throughput analysis to generate impactful biological discoveries. Here, we present msiFlow, an accessible open-source, platform-independent and vendor-neutral software for end-to-end, high-throughput, transparent and reproducible analysis of multimodal imaging data.
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January 2025
Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, No. 42 Wenhua West Road, Lixia District, Jinan, Shandong Province 250011, China.
Background: The formation of gallstones is a multifactorial process involving lifestyle habits, lipid metabolism disorders, and genetic factors. This study aims to explore the association between 19 types of dietary fatty acids and gallstone disease using large-scale population data, assess the correlation between dietary fatty acids and serum fatty acids, and investigate the causal relationship between plasma lipids and gallstone disease from a genetic perspective.
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