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  1. Article ; Online: Beyond BMI: cardiometabolic measures as predictors of impulsivity and white matter changes in adolescents.

    Prunell-Castañé, Anna / Jurado, María Ángeles / Ottino-González, Jonatan / Prats-Soteras, Xavier / Sánchez Garre, Consuelo / Cano Marco, Neus / Salas Gómez-Pablos, Paloma / García-García, Isabel / Garolera, Maite

    Brain structure & function

    2023  Volume 228, Issue 3-4, Page(s) 751–760

    Abstract: Obesity is characterized by cardiometabolic and neurocognitive changes. However, how these two factors relate to each other in this population is unknown. We tested the association that cardiometabolic measures may have with impulse behaviors and white ... ...

    Abstract Obesity is characterized by cardiometabolic and neurocognitive changes. However, how these two factors relate to each other in this population is unknown. We tested the association that cardiometabolic measures may have with impulse behaviors and white matter microstructure in adolescents with and without an excess weight. One hundred and eight adolescents (43 normal-weight and 65 overweight/obesity; 11-19 years old) were medically and psychologically (Temperament Character Inventory Revised, Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire-R18, Conners' Continuous Performance Test-II, Stroop Color and Word Test, Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, Kirby Delay Discounting Task) evaluated. A subsample of participants (n = 56) underwent a brain magnetic resonance imaging acquisition. In adolescents, higher triglycerides and having a body mass index indicative of overweight/obesity predicted a more impulsive performance in Conners' Continuous Performance Test-II (higher commission errors). In addition, higher glucose and diastolic blood pressure values predicted increments in the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire-R18 emotional eating scale. Neuroanatomically, cingulum fractional anisotropy showed a negative relationship with glycated hemoglobin. The evaluation of the neurocognitive differences associated with obesity, usually based on body mass index, should be complemented with cardiometabolic measures.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Adolescent ; Child ; Young Adult ; Adult ; Body Mass Index ; Overweight/pathology ; White Matter/diagnostic imaging ; White Matter/pathology ; Obesity/diagnostic imaging ; Obesity/pathology ; Impulsive Behavior ; Cardiovascular Diseases/pathology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-13
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2273162-3
    ISSN 1863-2661 ; 1863-2653
    ISSN (online) 1863-2661
    ISSN 1863-2653
    DOI 10.1007/s00429-023-02615-0
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  2. Article ; Online: Enhancing Osteoblastic Cell Cultures with Gelatin Methacryloyl, Bovine Lactoferrin, and Bioactive Mesoporous Glass Scaffolds Loaded with Distinct Parsley Extracts.

    Arias-Rodríguez, Laura Isabel / Pablos, Jesús L / Vallet-Regí, María / Rodríguez-Mendiola, Martha A / Arias-Castro, Carlos / Sánchez-Salcedo, Sandra / Salinas, Antonio J

    Biomolecules

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 12

    Abstract: The increasing interest in innovative solutions for addressing bone defects has driven research into the use of Bioactive Mesoporous Glasses (MBGs). These materials, distinguished by their well-ordered mesoporous structure, possess the capability to ... ...

    Abstract The increasing interest in innovative solutions for addressing bone defects has driven research into the use of Bioactive Mesoporous Glasses (MBGs). These materials, distinguished by their well-ordered mesoporous structure, possess the capability to accommodate plant extracts with well-established osteogenic properties, including bovine lactoferrin (bLF), as part of their 3D scaffold composition. This harmonizes seamlessly with the ongoing advancements in the field of biomedicine. In this study, we fabricated 3D scaffolds utilizing MBGs loaded with extracts from parsley leaves (PL) and embryogenic cultures (EC), rich in bioactive compounds such as apigenin and kaempferol, which hold potential benefits for bone metabolism. Gelatin Methacryloyl (GelMa) served as the polymer, and bLF was included in the formulation. Cytocompatibility, Runx2 gene expression, ALP enzyme activity, and biomineralization were assessed in preosteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cell cultures. MBGs effectively integrated PL and EC extracts with loadings between 22.6 ± 0.1 and 43.6 ± 0.3 µM for PL and 26.3 ± 0.3 and 46.8 ± 0.4 µM for EC, ensuring cell viability through a release percentage between 28.3% and 59.9%. The incorporation of bLF in the 3D scaffold formulation showed significant differences compared to the control in all assays, even at concentrations below 0.2 µM. Combinations, especially PL + bLF at 0.19 µM, demonstrated additive potential, with superior biomineralization compared to EC. In summary, this study highlights the effectiveness of MBGs in incorporating PL and EC extracts, along with bLF, into 3D scaffolds. The results underscore cytocompatibility, osteogenic activity, and biomineralization, offering exciting potential for future in vivo applications.
    MeSH term(s) Lactoferrin/pharmacology ; Lactoferrin/metabolism ; Petroselinum ; Osteoblasts/metabolism ; Cell Culture Techniques
    Chemical Substances gelatin methacryloyl ; Lactoferrin (EC 3.4.21.-)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-09
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2701262-1
    ISSN 2218-273X ; 2218-273X
    ISSN (online) 2218-273X
    ISSN 2218-273X
    DOI 10.3390/biom13121764
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  3. Article: Assessing the efficacy of novel and conventional disinfectants on Salmonella cross contamination during washing of fresh-cut lettuce and their impact on product shelf life

    Pablos, Cristina / Romero, Aitor / de Diego, Ana / Corrales, Carla / van Grieken, Rafael / Bascón, Isabel / Pérez-Rodríguez, Fernando / Marugán, Javier

    Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + Technologie. 2022 June 01, v. 162

    2022  

    Abstract: The effect of the application of different disinfectants on the microbial load and sensory quality of fresh-cut lettuce was evaluated during washing, and after subsequent storage at 4 °C under modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). Different families of ... ...

    Abstract The effect of the application of different disinfectants on the microbial load and sensory quality of fresh-cut lettuce was evaluated during washing, and after subsequent storage at 4 °C under modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). Different families of potential alternative sanitizers were tested: quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) as benzalkonium chloride (BZK), and didecyldimethylammonium chloride (DDAC); isothiazolinones (mixture of chloromethylisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, CMIT:MIT 3:1); and, essential oils (carvacrol, CAR). All these disinfectants were effective to inactivate Salmonella (10³ CFU/mL) present in wash water. In addition, all tested chemicals could reduce Salmonella on produce to levels >95%, with chlorine and BZK-CAR reaching maximum reductions of 99.0%. These disinfectants also enhanced a reduction in natural microbiota present on the produce. The highest reduction corresponded to free chlorine (50 mg/L) (95.1%), CMIT:MIT (50 mg/L) (Kathon®) (94.5%), and BZK (300 mg/L) (91.3%). However, only free chlorine (50 mg/L), CMIT:MIT (50 mg/L) (Kathon®), and DDAC (100 mg/L) resulted in minimal negative impact on end-product quality during 14-day storage. On the contrary, an adequate sensory quality could be only maintained up to 7 days for produce treated with BZK (300 mg/L).
    Keywords Salmonella ; benzalkonium chloride ; carvacrol ; chlorides ; chlorine ; cross contamination ; lettuce ; microbial load ; microorganisms ; quaternary ammonium compounds ; sensory properties ; shelf life
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-0601
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 241369-3
    ISSN 0460-1173 ; 0023-6438
    ISSN 0460-1173 ; 0023-6438
    DOI 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113441
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  4. Article ; Online: Microglial Caspase-3 is essential for modulating hippocampal neurogenesis.

    Alonso Bellido, Isabel M / Posada-Pérez, Mercedes / Hernández-Rasco, Francisco / Vázquez-Reyes, Sandra / Cabanillas, María / Herrera, Antonio J / Bachiller, Sara / Soldán-Hidalgo, Jesús / Espinosa-Oliva, Ana M / Joseph, Bertrand / de Pablos, Rocío M / Venero, José L / Ruiz, Rocío

    Brain, behavior, and immunity

    2023  Volume 112, Page(s) 206–219

    Abstract: Adult hippocampal neurogenesis (AHN) is a process involved in numerous neurodegenerative diseases. Many researchers have described microglia as a key component in regulating the formation and migration of new neurons along the rostral migratory stream. ... ...

    Abstract Adult hippocampal neurogenesis (AHN) is a process involved in numerous neurodegenerative diseases. Many researchers have described microglia as a key component in regulating the formation and migration of new neurons along the rostral migratory stream. Caspase-3 is a cysteine-aspartate-protease classically considered as one of the main effector caspases in the cell death program process. In addition to this classical function, we have identified the role of this protein as a modulator of microglial function; however, its action on neurogenic processes is unknown. The aim of the present study is to identify the role of Caspase-3 in neurogenesis-related microglial functions. To address this study, Caspase-3 conditional knockout mice in the microglia cell line were used. Using this tool, we wanted to elucidate the role of this protein in microglial function in the hippocampus, the main region in which adult neurogenesis takes place. After the reduction of Caspase-3 in microglia, mutant mice showed a reduction of microglia in the hippocampus, especially in the dentate gyrus region, a region inherently associated to neurogenesis. In addition, we found a reduction in doublecortin-positive neurons in conditional Caspase-3 knockout mice, which corresponds to a reduction in neurogenic neurons. Furthermore, using high-resolution image analysis, we also observed a reduction in the phagocytic capacity of microglia lacking Caspase-3. Behavioral analysis using object recognition and Y-maze tests showed altered memory and learning in the absence of Caspase-3. Finally, we identified specific microglia located specifically in neurogenic niche positive for Galectin 3 which colocalized with Cleaved-Caspase-3 in control mice. Taken together, these results showed the essential role of Caspase-3 in microglial function and highlight the relevant role of this specific microglial phenotype in the maintenance of AHN in the hippocampus.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Mice ; Caspase 3/metabolism ; Hippocampus/metabolism ; Mice, Knockout ; Microglia/metabolism ; Neurogenesis/physiology
    Chemical Substances Caspase 3 (EC 3.4.22.-)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-15
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 639219-2
    ISSN 1090-2139 ; 0889-1591
    ISSN (online) 1090-2139
    ISSN 0889-1591
    DOI 10.1016/j.bbi.2023.06.013
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  5. Article ; Online: Partial restoration of gut-mucosal dysbiosis in late-treated HIV-infected subjects with CD4 T-cell recovery.

    Olivas-Martínez, Israel / Rosado-Sánchez, Isaac / Cordero-Varela, Juan Antonio / Sobrino, Salvador / Genebat, Miguel / Herrero-Fernández, Inés / de Pablos, Rocío Martínez / Carvajal, Ana Eloísa / Ruiz, Rocío / Isabel Álvarez-Ríos, Ana / Fontillón-Alberdi, María / Bulnes-Ramos, Ángel / Garrido-Rodríguez, Vanesa / Pozo-Balado, María Del Mar / Leal, Manuel / Pacheco, Yolanda María

    Clinical and translational medicine

    2022  Volume 12, Issue 4, Page(s) e788

    MeSH term(s) Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active ; CD4 Lymphocyte Count ; CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes ; Dysbiosis ; HIV Infections/complications ; HIV Infections/drug therapy ; Humans
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2697013-2
    ISSN 2001-1326 ; 2001-1326
    ISSN (online) 2001-1326
    ISSN 2001-1326
    DOI 10.1002/ctm2.788
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  6. Article ; Online: Pollen Allergens for Molecular Diagnosis.

    Pablos, Isabel / Wildner, Sabrina / Asam, Claudia / Wallner, Michael / Gadermaier, Gabriele

    Current allergy and asthma reports

    2016  Volume 16, Issue 4, Page(s) 31

    Abstract: Pollen allergens are one of the main causes of type I allergies affecting up to 30% of the population in industrialized countries. Climatic changes affect the duration and intensity of pollen seasons and may together with pollution contribute to ... ...

    Abstract Pollen allergens are one of the main causes of type I allergies affecting up to 30% of the population in industrialized countries. Climatic changes affect the duration and intensity of pollen seasons and may together with pollution contribute to increased incidences of respiratory allergy and asthma. Allergenic grasses, trees, and weeds often present similar habitats and flowering periods compromising clinical anamnesis. Molecule-based approaches enable distinction between genuine sensitization and clinically mostly irrelevant IgE cross-reactivity due to, e. g., panallergens or carbohydrate determinants. In addition, sensitivity as well as specificity can be improved and lead to identification of the primary sensitizing source which is particularly beneficial regarding polysensitized patients. This review gives an overview on relevant pollen allergens and their usefulness in daily practice. Appropriate allergy diagnosis is directly influencing decisions for therapeutic interventions, and thus, reliable biomarkers are pivotal when considering allergen immunotherapy in the context of precision medicine.
    MeSH term(s) Allergens/adverse effects ; Desensitization, Immunologic ; Humans ; Molecular Diagnostic Techniques ; Pollen/adverse effects ; Rhinitis, Allergic/diagnosis ; Rhinitis, Allergic/etiology ; Rhinitis, Allergic/therapy
    Chemical Substances Allergens
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-03-28
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2057370-4
    ISSN 1534-6315 ; 1529-7322
    ISSN (online) 1534-6315
    ISSN 1529-7322
    DOI 10.1007/s11882-016-0603-z
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  7. Article: Novel antimicrobial agents as alternative to chlorine with potential applications in the fruit and vegetable processing industry

    Pablos, Cristina / Aitor Romero / Ana de Diego / Carolina Vargas / Fernando Pérez-Rodríguez / Isabel Bascón / Javier Marugán

    International journal of food microbiology. 2018 Nov. 20, v. 285

    2018  

    Abstract: There has been an increasing demand for fresh fruit and vegetables in recent years. Along the processing line in fresh-cut vegetable production, disinfection is one of the most important processing steps affecting the quality and safety, and the shelf- ... ...

    Abstract There has been an increasing demand for fresh fruit and vegetables in recent years. Along the processing line in fresh-cut vegetable production, disinfection is one of the most important processing steps affecting the quality and safety, and the shelf-life of the end produce. Although a range of antimicrobial compounds commonly termed biocides or disinfectants are available, chlorine has long been used to disinfect washing waters of fresh-cut vegetables. However, since chlorine reactions with organic matter lead to the production of by-products, alternative disinfectants to chlorine must be evaluated. A synthetic washing water formula has been developed to determine the antimicrobial efficiency of different families of potential disinfectants: quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) as benzalkonium chloride (BZK), and didecyldimethylammonium chloride (DDAC); isothiazolinones (mixture of methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, CMIT:MIT 3:1 and 1:1); and essential oils (carvacrol, CAR). The twin configuration and higher length of the chains of alkyl groups of DDAC compared to BZK have led to a higher antimicrobial efficiency. In both cases, Gram-positive bacteria seemed to be much more sensitive to the QAC attack than Gram-negative. The opposite happened for CMIT:MIT. The chloro-substituted isothiazolinone (CMIT) has been proven to be much more effective than its unsubstituted form (MIT). In addition, in contrast to chlorine, its antimicrobial activity together with that of DDAC was not decreased when increasing the organic matter content of the water. Synergetic antimicrobial effects have been confirmed when combining BZK and CAR. MBC values were determined in SWW, during 90 s of contact time and Salmonella concentration of 103 CFU/mL, corresponding to: 100 (BZK), 30 (DDAC), 50 (CMIT:MIT 3:1), 100 (CMIT:MIT 1:1), 300 (CAR), 75 (BZK)-200 (CAR), and 9 (free chlorine) mg/L. MBC values for inactivating similar concentration of E. faecalis corresponded to: 50 (BZK), and 10 (DDAC) mg/L. Increasing contact times up to 5 min did not lead to higher antimicrobial efficiencies. CMIT:MIT 3:1 together with DDAC, and combinations of BZK-CAR seem to be a plausible alternative to chlorine.
    Keywords antimicrobial properties ; benzalkonium chloride ; biocides ; byproducts ; carvacrol ; chlorides ; chlorine ; disinfectants ; disinfection ; essential oils ; fresh-cut produce ; fruits ; Gram-positive bacteria ; moieties ; organic matter ; quaternary ammonium compounds ; raw fruit ; Salmonella ; shelf life ; vegetable growing ; vegetable industry ; vegetables ; washing
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2018-1120
    Size p. 92-97.
    Publishing place Elsevier B.V.
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 87122-9
    ISSN 1879-3460 ; 0168-1605
    ISSN (online) 1879-3460
    ISSN 0168-1605
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2018.07.029
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  8. Article ; Online: Component-Resolved Diagnosis of American Cockroach (

    Wangorsch, Andrea / Jamin, Annette / Eichhorn, Stephanie / Pablos, Isabel / Sharma, Swati / Schweidler, Bettina / Kastner, Bianca / Wildner, Sabrina / Saloga, Joachim / Führer, Frank / Reyna Orozco, Reinaldo Rafael / Sherkat, Roya / Sadeghi, Somayeh / Teifoori, Fardis / Park, Jung-Won / Briza, Peter / Vieths, Stefan / Ferreira, Fatima / Arora, Naveen /
    Lidholm, Jonas / Gadermaier, Gabriele / Scheurer, Stephan

    Frontiers in allergy

    2021  Volume 2, Page(s) 691627

    Abstract: Background: ...

    Abstract Background:
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2673-6101
    ISSN (online) 2673-6101
    DOI 10.3389/falgy.2021.691627
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  9. Article ; Online: External quality assessment of serum indices: Spanish SEQC-ML program.

    Gómez Rioja, Rubén / Ventura, Monserrat / Llopis, María Antonia / Bauça, Josep Miquel / Caballero Garralda, Andrea / Ibarz, Mercedes / Martinez, Debora / Gómez, Carolina / Salas Gómez-Pablos, Paloma / García Del Pino, Isabel / Delgado, Jose / Puente, Juan Jose / Marzana, Iciar

    Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine

    2021  Volume 60, Issue 1, Page(s) 66–73

    Abstract: Objectives: Serum indices included in clinical chemistry instruments are widely used by laboratories to assess the quality of samples. Instruments that report quantitative results allow an evaluation of their diagnostic performance in a similar way to ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Serum indices included in clinical chemistry instruments are widely used by laboratories to assess the quality of samples. Instruments that report quantitative results allow an evaluation of their diagnostic performance in a similar way to other biochemical tests. The Spanish Society of Laboratory Medicine (SEQC-ML) launched a monthly External Quality program of serum indices in 2018 using three lyophilized materials of simultaneous annual distribution. We present the results of the first three years of the program.
    Methods: The use of four different quality control materials with different concentrations in three alternate months allows an annual evaluation of the participant's accuracy. Assigned values are established by consensus among homogeneous groups, considering necessary at least 10 participants for a comparison at instrument level. The average percentage difference results per instrument allow the assessment of bias among groups.
    Results: The imprecision of the three indices ranges between 3 and 9%, with no major differences among instruments. Significant differences were observed in all indices among instruments with more than 10 participants (Roche Cobas, Abbott Architect, Abbott Alinity and Siemens Advia). The 90th percentile of the distribution of percentage differences was used as the analytical performance specification (APS). An improvement in performance was observed in the first three years of the program, probably due to the learning curve effect. In 2020, APS of 7.8, 12.2 and 9.7% were proposed for hemolytic, icteric and lipemic indices, respectively.
    Conclusions: Serum indices have a great impact on the quality and the reliability of laboratory test results. Participation in proficiency testing programs for serum indices is helpful to encourage harmonization among providers and laboratories.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Laboratories ; Laboratory Proficiency Testing ; Quality Control ; Reproducibility of Results ; Serum
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-21
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1418007-8
    ISSN 1437-4331 ; 1434-6621 ; 1437-8523
    ISSN (online) 1437-4331
    ISSN 1434-6621 ; 1437-8523
    DOI 10.1515/cclm-2021-0786
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  10. Article ; Online: Partial restoration of gut‐mucosal dysbiosis in late‐treated HIV‐infected subjects with CD4 T‐cell recovery

    Israel Olivas‐Martínez / Isaac Rosado‐Sánchez / Juan Antonio Cordero‐Varela / Salvador Sobrino / Miguel Genebat / Inés Herrero‐Fernández / Rocío Martínez dePablos / Ana Eloísa Carvajal / Rocío Ruiz / Ana Isabel Álvarez‐Ríos / María Fontillón‐Alberdi / Ángel Bulnes‐Ramos / Vanesa Garrido‐Rodríguez / María del Mar Pozo‐Balado / Manuel Leal / Yolanda María Pacheco

    Clinical and Translational Medicine, Vol 12, Iss 4, Pp n/a-n/a (2022)

    2022  

    Keywords Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Wiley
    Document type Article ; Online
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