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  1. Article ; Online: The enzymes of the oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway as targets of reactive species: consequences for NADPH production.

    Fuentes-Lemus, Eduardo / Reyes, Juan Sebastián / Figueroa, Juan David / Davies, Michael J / López-Alarcón, Camilo

    Biochemical Society transactions

    2023  Volume 51, Issue 6, Page(s) 2173–2187

    Abstract: The pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) is a key metabolic pathway. The oxidative phase of this process involves three reactions catalyzed by glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH), 6-phosphogluconolactonase (6PGL) and 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase ( ... ...

    Abstract The pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) is a key metabolic pathway. The oxidative phase of this process involves three reactions catalyzed by glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH), 6-phosphogluconolactonase (6PGL) and 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase (6PGDH) enzymes. The first and third steps (catalyzed by G6PDH and 6PGDH, respectively) are responsible for generating reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NAPDH), a key cofactor for maintaining the reducing power of cells and detoxification of both endogenous and exogenous oxidants and electrophiles. Despite the importance of these enzymes, little attention has been paid to the fact that these proteins are targets of oxidants. In response to oxidative stimuli metabolic pathways are modulated, with the PPP often up-regulated in order to enhance or maintain the reductive capacity of cells. Under such circumstances, oxidation and inactivation of the PPP enzymes could be detrimental. Damage to the PPP enzymes may result in a downward spiral, as depending on the extent and sites of modification, these alterations may result in a loss of enzymatic activity and therefore increased oxidative damage due to NADPH depletion. In recent years, it has become evident that the three enzymes of the oxidative phase of the PPP have different susceptibilities to inactivation on exposure to different oxidants. In this review, we discuss existing knowledge on the role that these enzymes play in the metabolism of cells, and their susceptibility to oxidation and inactivation with special emphasis on NADPH production. Perspectives on achieving a better understanding of the molecular basis of the oxidation these enzymes within cellular environments are given.
    MeSH term(s) Pentose Phosphate Pathway/physiology ; NADP/chemistry ; NADP/metabolism ; Oxidation-Reduction ; Oxidative Stress ; Oxidants
    Chemical Substances NADP (53-59-8) ; Oxidants
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-16
    Publishing country England
    Document type Review ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 184237-7
    ISSN 1470-8752 ; 0300-5127
    ISSN (online) 1470-8752
    ISSN 0300-5127
    DOI 10.1042/BST20231027
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  2. Book ; Online: Estudios de la tuberculosis desde la Sucursal del Cielo

    Díaz, Gustavo / Nieto Ramirez, Luisa María / López R, David Augusto / Castillo J, Diana Andrea / Pacheco López, Robinson / Dorado C, Rosita Nohemy / Luna Miranda, Lucy del Carmen / García Moreno, Pamela Katherine / Ferro Ramos, Beatriz Eugenia / Galvis Pedraza, Maryory / Triana Vargas, Juan Camilo / Peláez Giraldo, Marly Julieth / Rengifo Portilla, Diana Katerine / Cardona Antero, Daniel Esteban / Izquierdo, Juan Sebastián / Pereira Lemos, Manuela / Rozo Anaya, Juan Carlos / Forero, Liliana / Botero Carvajal, Alejandro /
    Jiménez Urrego, Ángela María / Figueroa Gómez, Jorge Enrique / Jalil, Hanni / Ospina Tascón, Vivian Lissette

    2020  

    Keywords Biochemistry ; Diagnóstico ; Tuberculosis ; Biomarcadores ; Exosomas ; Latinoamérica ; Pulmonar ; Cali ; Colombia ; Producción científica ; Microbiología ; WHONET ; Vigilancia en salud pública ; Personal de la salud ; Riesgo biológico ; Salud ocupacional ; Creencias ; Revisión ; Tratamiento ; Proceso de enmarcación
    Language Spanish
    Size 1 electronic resource (1-194 pages)
    Publisher Universidad Santiago de Cali
    Publishing place Colombia
    Document type Book ; Online
    Note Spanish
    HBZ-ID HT030720903
    ISBN 9789585147256 ; 9585147254
    Database ZB MED Catalogue: Medicine, Health, Nutrition, Environment, Agriculture

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  3. Article ; Online: Revealing the

    Acevedo, Waldo / Morán-Figueroa, Rodrigo / Vargas-Chacoff, Luis / Morera, Francisco J / Pontigo, Juan Pablo

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2023  Volume 24, Issue 19

    Abstract: The NLRP3, one of the most heavily studied inflammasome-related proteins in mammals, remains inadequately characterized ... ...

    Abstract The NLRP3, one of the most heavily studied inflammasome-related proteins in mammals, remains inadequately characterized in
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Inflammasomes/genetics ; Inflammasomes/metabolism ; NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein/genetics ; NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein/metabolism ; Salmo salar/genetics ; Salmo salar/metabolism ; Molecular Docking Simulation ; Gene Expression Profiling ; Caspases/metabolism ; Transcriptome ; Mammals/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Inflammasomes ; NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein ; Caspases (EC 3.4.22.-)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-26
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    DOI 10.3390/ijms241914556
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  4. Article ; Online: Natural and anthropogenic-induced stressors affecting the composition of fish communities on the rocky reefs of Ecuador.

    Figueroa-Pico, Juan / Tortosa, Francisco S / Carpio, Antonio J

    Marine pollution bulletin

    2021  Volume 164, Page(s) 112018

    Abstract: Natural and human-induced stressors have threatened the sustainability of the fish communities of coral-rocky reefs worldwide in the last decades. The composition of the fish communities on the reefs of Ecuador and the factors affecting spatiotemporal ... ...

    Abstract Natural and human-induced stressors have threatened the sustainability of the fish communities of coral-rocky reefs worldwide in the last decades. The composition of the fish communities on the reefs of Ecuador and the factors affecting spatiotemporal changes are unknown. We studied the influence of the descriptors of structural complexity, the current status of coral and human-induced variables over fish communities. A video transect method was used to assess fish communities in three zones (slope, crest, and bottom) of two reefs during two seasons (rainy and dry). The structure of fish communities was highly influenced by the zones and season; rugosity and live coral affected the fish composition on the crest and slope zones. The fractured coral and derelict fishing gear on coral produced an adverse effect on fish composition over the crest. A multifactorial process causing loss of structural complexity and affecting fish composition was identified, however, periodical assessment is required for a greater understanding of this process.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Anthozoa ; Coral Reefs ; Ecosystem ; Ecuador ; Fishes ; Humans ; Rain ; Seasons
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2001296-2
    ISSN 1879-3363 ; 0025-326X
    ISSN (online) 1879-3363
    ISSN 0025-326X
    DOI 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112018
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  5. Article: Radiofrequency ablation for thyroid nodules in Ecuador: a cross-sectional study.

    Garcia, Cristhian / Solis-Pazmino, Paola / Lincango, Eddy P / Cho-Tana, Andrea S / Figueroa, Luis / Ponce, Oscar J / Brito, Juan P / Volpi, Erivelto

    Thyroid research

    2024  Volume 17, Issue 1, Page(s) 1

    Abstract: Objectives: To describe the demographic characteristics and clinical outcomes following the first cohort of patients with Bening Thyroid Nodule (BTN) and (Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma) (PTMC) treated with Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)in Ecuador.: ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: To describe the demographic characteristics and clinical outcomes following the first cohort of patients with Bening Thyroid Nodule (BTN) and (Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma) (PTMC) treated with Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)in Ecuador.
    Methods: Single-center, cross-sectional study. We included adults undergoing RFA for BTN and PTMC between July 2019 and May 2022. Descriptive statistics and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test were used to compare some pre- and post-intervention outcomes.
    Results: We included 44 patients with 36 BTNs and eight PTMCs. The median age was 45.80 years (IQR 16-79 years), and most patients had normal thyroid function (72.72%). The median follow-up time was 7.80 months (IQR1.0-34.0). Nodules were primarily solid (43.21%) or predominantly solid (56.81%). The pre-RFA median volume in the benign lesions group was 10.30 ml (IQR 1.86-18.97). After ablation, the 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month median volumes were 6.90 (IQR 0.48-10.15; p < 0.01) mL, 5.72 (IQR 0.77-7.25; p = 0.045); 0.98 (IQR 0.25-3.64; p < 0.01), and 0.11 (IQR 0.07-11.26; p = 0.026), respectively. The volume rate reduction was 47.20%, 72.20%, 74.00%, and 96.20% at 1, 3, 6, and 12-month follow-ups, respectively. The pre-RFA median volume in the PTMC group was 0.25 ml (IQR 0.19-0.48). After ablation, the 1-month, 3-month, and 6-month mean volumes were 0.19 (range 0.12-0.31; p = 0.120) mL, 0.10 (IQR 0.05-0.15; p = 0.13), and 0.01 (IQR 0.005-0.04; p = 0.364), respectively.
    Conclusions: In this first report from Ecuador, we found that RFA may be a feasible alternative for treating benign and malignant thyroid nodules in the short term. Long-term data are needed to evaluate oncologic outcomes in PTMC patients.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-03
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2454440-1
    ISSN 1756-6614
    ISSN 1756-6614
    DOI 10.1186/s13044-023-00188-y
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  6. Article: Production of a Fungal Punicalagin-Degrading Enzyme by Solid-State Fermentation: Studies of Purification and Characterization.

    Aguilar-Zárate, Pedro / Gutiérrez-Sánchez, Gerardo / Michel, Mariela R / Bergmann, Carl W / Buenrostro-Figueroa, José J / Ascacio-Valdés, Juan A / Contreras-Esquivel, Juan C / Aguilar, Cristóbal N

    Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 4

    Abstract: The present work describes the purification of an enzyme capable of degrading punicalagin. The enzyme was produced ... ...

    Abstract The present work describes the purification of an enzyme capable of degrading punicalagin. The enzyme was produced by
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-20
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2704223-6
    ISSN 2304-8158
    ISSN 2304-8158
    DOI 10.3390/foods12040903
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  7. Article ; Online: Revealing the Salmo salar NLRP3 Inflammasome

    Waldo Acevedo / Rodrigo Morán-Figueroa / Luis Vargas-Chacoff / Francisco J. Morera / Juan Pablo Pontigo

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 24, Iss 14556, p

    Insights from Structural Modeling and Transcriptome Analysis

    2023  Volume 14556

    Abstract: The NLRP3, one of the most heavily studied inflammasome-related proteins in mammals, remains inadequately characterized in Atlantic salmon ( Salmo salar ), despite the significant commercial importance of this salmonid. The NLRP3 inflammasome is composed ...

    Abstract The NLRP3, one of the most heavily studied inflammasome-related proteins in mammals, remains inadequately characterized in Atlantic salmon ( Salmo salar ), despite the significant commercial importance of this salmonid. The NLRP3 inflammasome is composed of the NLRP3 protein, which is associated with procaspase-1 via an adapter molecule known as ASC. This work aims to characterize the Salmo salar NLRP3 inflammasome through in silico structural modeling, functional transcript expression determination in the SHK-1 cell line in vitro, and a transcriptome analysis on Atlantic salmon . The molecular docking results suggested a similar arrangement of the ternary complex between NLRP3, ASC, and caspase-1 in both the Atlantic salmon and the mammalian NLRP3 inflammasomes. Moreover, the expression results confirmed the functionality of the SsNLRP3 inflammasome in the SHK-1 cells, as evidenced by the lipopolysaccharide-induced increase in the transcription of genes involved in inflammasome activation, including ASC and NLRP3. Additionally, the transcriptome results revealed that most of the inflammasome-related genes, including ASC, NLRP3, and caspase-1, were down-regulated in the Atlantic salmon following its adaptation to seawater (also known as parr–smolt transformation). This is correlated with a temporary detrimental effected on the immune system. Collectively, these findings offer novel insights into the evolutionarily conserved role of NLRP3.
    Keywords NLRP3 ; inflammasome ; innate immune response ; Atlantic salmon ; molecular docking ; transcriptomics ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5 ; Chemistry ; QD1-999
    Subject code 570
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  8. Article ; Online: Programa de telerrehabilitación en pacientes con fractura de radio distal: ensayo clínico controlado.

    Pech-Argüelles, Roberto C / Miranda-Ortiz, Yetlanezi J / Velázquez-Hernández, Hector E / Domínguez-Cordero, Rafael / Ruiz-PachecoJuan, Cecilia / Figueroa-García, Juan / Rojano-Mejía, David

    Cirugia y cirujanos

    2023  

    Abstract: Background: Distal radius fractures are very frequent fractures in the world, so it is necessary to establish new rehabilitation strategies.: Objective: To determine the effectiveness of tele rehabilitation versus supervised treatment in the ... ...

    Title translation Tele-rehabilitation program in patients with distal radius fracture: a controlled clinical trial.
    Abstract Background: Distal radius fractures are very frequent fractures in the world, so it is necessary to establish new rehabilitation strategies.
    Objective: To determine the effectiveness of tele rehabilitation versus supervised treatment in the functional recovery of patients with distal radius fracture.
    Method: A randomized clinical trial was conducted that included 91 patients with distal radius fractures grades AO23 A and AO23B, which were randomly assigned to a treatment group, the supervised rehabilitation group received for two weeks a program of 10 treatment sessions and the tele rehabilitation group received through the Moodle platform instructions to carry out the rehabilitation program. Outcome measures (functionality, active range of motion, hand grip strength, quality of life and pain) were measured at the time of admission to rehabilitation and at 1, 3 and 6 months.
    Results: In both treatment groups at 6 months, statistically significant intragroup differences in functionality were demonstrated, with no intergroup differences.
    Conclusions: At 6 months, both rehabilitation programs increase functionality, range of motion, quality of life and decrease pain, without statistically significant differences intergroup.
    Language Spanish
    Publishing date 2023-05-08
    Publishing country Mexico
    Document type English Abstract ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 730699-4
    ISSN 2444-054X ; 0009-7411
    ISSN (online) 2444-054X
    ISSN 0009-7411
    DOI 10.24875/CIRU.22000328
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  9. Article: Nanoporous Amorphous Carbon with Exceptional Ultra-High Strength.

    Castillo-Castro, Daniel / Correa, Felipe / Aparicio, Emiliano / Amigo, Nicolás / Prada, Alejandro / Figueroa, Juan / González, Rafael I / Bringa, Eduardo / Valencia, Felipe J

    Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 8

    Abstract: Nanoporous materials show a promising combination of mechanical properties in terms of their relative density; while there are numerous studies based on metallic nanoporous materials, here we focus on amorphous carbon with a bicontinuous nanoporous ... ...

    Abstract Nanoporous materials show a promising combination of mechanical properties in terms of their relative density; while there are numerous studies based on metallic nanoporous materials, here we focus on amorphous carbon with a bicontinuous nanoporous structure as an alternative to control the mechanical properties for the function of filament composition.Using atomistic simulations, we study the mechanical response of nanoporous amorphous carbon with 50% porosity, with sp3 content ranging from 10% to 50%. Our results show an unusually high strength between 10 and 20 GPa as a function of the %sp3 content. We present an analytical analysis derived from the Gibson-Ashby model for porous solids, and from the He and Thorpe theory for covalent solids to describe Young's modulus and yield strength scaling laws extremely well, revealing also that the high strength is mainly due to the presence of sp3 bonding. Alternatively, we also find two distinct fracture modes: for low %sp3 samples, we observe a ductile-type behavior, while high %sp3 leads to brittle-type behavior due to high high shear strain clusters driving the carbon bond breaking that finally promotes the filament fracture. All in all, nanoporous amorphous carbon with bicontinuous structure is presented as a lightweight material with a tunable elasto-plastic response in terms of porosity and sp3 bonding, resulting in a material with a broad range of possible combinations of mechanical properties.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-21
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662255-5
    ISSN 2079-4991
    ISSN 2079-4991
    DOI 10.3390/nano13081429
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  10. Article ; Online: Anti-Factor Xa Monitoring of Enoxaparin Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Emergency General Surgery Patients.

    Pokrzywa, Courtney J / Biesboer, Elise A / Figueroa, Juan / Al Tannir, Abdul Hafiz / de Moya, Marc / Morris, Rachel S / Murphy, Patrick B

    Journal of the American College of Surgeons

    2023  Volume 237, Issue 2, Page(s) 195–203

    Abstract: Background: Rates of venous thromboembolism (VTE) remain high in emergency general surgery (EGS) patients despite chemical VTE prophylaxis. Emerging literature supports anti-factor Xa (AFXa) monitoring for patients on enoxaparin (LMWH), although a ... ...

    Abstract Background: Rates of venous thromboembolism (VTE) remain high in emergency general surgery (EGS) patients despite chemical VTE prophylaxis. Emerging literature supports anti-factor Xa (AFXa) monitoring for patients on enoxaparin (LMWH), although a significant knowledge gap remains regarding the optimal dosing and monitoring in EGS patients. We hypothesize that standard dose VTE prophylaxis regimens provide inadequate VTE prophylaxis in EGS patients.
    Study design: A prospective cohort study of all adult EGS patients at a single institution between August 2021 and February 2022 receiving standard dose LMWH for VTE prophylaxis was performed. AFXa levels were obtained 4 hours after the third dose of enoxaparin with a target range of 0.3 to 0.5 IU/mL. Adjustment to dosing and repeat AFXa measurement after the adjusted third dose was obtained.
    Results: A total of 81 patients underwent AFXa monitoring, the majority (75%) of whom were started on 40 mg LMWH daily. Initial peak AFXa measurement was low in 87.7% of patients (mean 0.16 IU/mL). Of patients who had an initial low AFXa, remained admitted, and underwent dosing adjustment and AFXa reassessment (27%), the majority were adjusted to either 30 or 40 mg of LMWH twice daily (23.7% and 55%, respectively), with 82% of patients remaining low. There were no significant differences in demographics or BMI between those with low vs adequate AFXa levels at either initial or subsequent measurement.
    Conclusions: Standard LMWH dosing provides inadequate AFXa inhibition for adequate VTE prophylaxis. These findings highlight the importance of ongoing AFXa monitoring and the need to establish clinical protocols to improve VTE prophylaxis in EGS patients.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Enoxaparin/therapeutic use ; Venous Thromboembolism/etiology ; Venous Thromboembolism/prevention & control ; Venous Thromboembolism/drug therapy ; Prospective Studies ; Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight ; Anticoagulants/therapeutic use
    Chemical Substances Enoxaparin ; Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight ; Anticoagulants
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-11
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1181115-8
    ISSN 1879-1190 ; 1072-7515
    ISSN (online) 1879-1190
    ISSN 1072-7515
    DOI 10.1097/XCS.0000000000000709
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