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Macromol Biosci ; : e2400272, 2024 Aug 18.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39155238

RESUMEN

The retention capacity of polymers is related to the development of systems that combine high surface-to-volume ratio with good handling and specific functionality. Biodegradability and biocompatibility are also key features for extending the field of applications to areas such as biomedicine. With this in mind, the aim of this work is to develop biodegradable, biocompatible, and highly functionalized porous films, that ensure suitable handling and a good surface-to-volume ratio. Polylactic acid (PLA) is applied as a polymer matrix to which a polycaprolactone with a star-shaped architecture (PCL-COOH) to ensure a high concentration of carboxylic end functionalities is added. The porous films are prepared using the phase inversion technique, which, as shown by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis, promotes good dispersion of the PCL-COOH domains. Absorption and release measurements performed with a positively charged model molecule show that the retention capacity and release rate can be tuned by changing the PCL-COOH concentration in the systems. Moreover, the adsorption properties for the formulation with the highest PCL-COOH content are also demonstrated with a real and widely used drug, namely doxorubicin. Finally, the bio- and hemocompatibility of the films, which are enzymatically degradable, are evaluated by using human keratinocytes and red blood cells, respectively.

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Curr Biol ; 34(11): R536-R539, 2024 Jun 03.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38834026

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A new study leads the way to a more ethical and ethologically meaningful way of investigating brain functions of complex behaviors in social animals.


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Neurociencias , Primates , Conducta Social , Animales , Primates/fisiología , Encéfalo/fisiología , Tecnología Inalámbrica/instrumentación , Conducta Animal/fisiología
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Psychol Sci ; 35(6): 681-693, 2024 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38683657

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As a powerful social signal, a body, face, or gaze facing toward oneself holds an individual's attention. We asked whether, going beyond an egocentric stance, facingness between others has a similar effect and why. In a preferential-looking time paradigm, human adults showed spontaneous preference to look at two bodies facing toward (vs. away from) each other (Experiment 1a, N = 24). Moreover, facing dyads were rated higher on social semantic dimensions, showing that facingness adds social value to stimuli (Experiment 1b, N = 138). The same visual preference was found in juvenile macaque monkeys (Experiment 2, N = 21). Finally, on the human development timescale, this preference emerged by 5 years, although young infants by 7 months of age already discriminate visual scenes on the basis of body positioning (Experiment 3, N = 120). We discuss how the preference for facing dyads-shared by human adults, young children, and macaques-can signal a new milestone in social cognition development, supporting processing and learning from third-party social interactions.


Asunto(s)
Percepción Visual , Humanos , Animales , Masculino , Femenino , Adulto , Lactante , Percepción Visual/fisiología , Adulto Joven , Percepción Social , Atención/fisiología , Preescolar , Cognición Social , Percepción Espacial/fisiología , Interacción Social
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Front Cell Dev Biol ; 11: 1305835, 2023.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38250328

RESUMEN

Polyphenolic compounds constitute a diverse group of natural components commonly occurring in various plant species, known for their potential to exert both beneficial and detrimental effects. Additionally, these polyphenols have also been implicated as endocrine-disrupting (ED) chemicals, raising concerns about their widespread use in the cosmetics industry. In this comprehensive review, we focus on the body of literature pertaining to the estrogenic properties of ED chemicals, with a particular emphasis on the interaction of isoflavones with estrogen receptors. Within this review, we aim to elucidate the multifaceted roles and effects of polyphenols on the skin, exploring their potential benefits as well as their capacity to act as ED agents. By delving into this intricate subject matter, we intend to provoke thoughtful consideration, effectively opening a Pandora's box of questions for the reader to ponder. Ultimately, we invite the reader to contemplate whether polyphenols should be regarded as friends or foes in the realm of skincare and endocrine disruption.

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