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Curr Med Imaging ; 2024 May 09.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38726784

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INTRODUCTION: Hydatidosis, a distinctive parasitic ailment, exhibits a broad range of imaging characteristics influenced by the growth stage, resultant complications, and tissue involvement. Its occurrence throughout the human anatomy underscores its ubiquitous propensity. Despite its relatively infrequent manifestation as diffuse hydatosis, the disease assumes particular significance in rural regions. Given its detrimental complications and resemblance to other cystic conditions, vigilance towards the potential presence of this ailment becomes imperative.

Case Presentation: In 2022, a 12-year-old female patient residing in a village sought medical assistance for left flank pain. During the evaluation, an incidental discovery of a pancreatic cyst through sonography prompted further investigation. Subsequent abdominopelvic computed tomography (CT) scans identified multiple lesions consistent with hydatid cysts in various anatomical locations, including the pancreas, right atrium, ventricle of the heart, pericardium, and lung. Confirmation of the hydatid cysts was obtained through pathology examination and consideration of the patient's medical history, which included a previously diagnosed brain hydatid cyst. Treatment with albendazole was initiated, and the patient underwent cardiac surgical intervention. Unfortunately, the condition of the patient deteriorated, leading to septic shock and subsequent mortality.

Conclusion: In areas with a high prevalence of hydatid cysts, the presence of diverse lesions on radiologic assessments, despite negative serologic tests, should raise suspicion for this condition. Furthermore, understanding the importance of timely detection and intervention is crucial, as it greatly impacts patient prognosis,. In the advanced stages of the disease, particularly when cardiac involvement occurs, surgical excision of the cysts remains the sole therapeutic approach, albeit accompanied by certain complications. Through the utilization of various imaging modalities and early recognition and treatment, the need for more complex interventions can be minimized.

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Bol. latinoam. Caribe plantas med. aromát ; 23(3): 349-370, mayo 2024. ilus
Artigo em Inglês | LILACS | ID: biblio-1538077

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Age-related neurological disorders (ANDs), including neurodegenerative diseases, are complex illnesses with an increasing risk with advancing years. The central nervous system's neuropathological conditions, including oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and protein misfolding, are what define ANDs. Due to the rise in age-dependent prevalence, efforts have been made to combat ANDs. Vitis viniferahas a long history of usageto treat a variety of illness symptoms. Because multiple ligand sites may be targeted, Vitis viniferacomponents can be employed to treat ANDs. This is demonstrated by the link between the structure and action of these compounds. This review demonstrates that Vitis viniferaand its constituents, including flavonoids, phenolic compounds, stilbenoidsandaromatic acids, are effective at reducing the neurological symptoms and pathological conditions of ANDs. This is done by acting as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. The active Vitis vinifera ingredients have therapeutic effects on ANDs, as this review explains.


Las enfermedades neurológicas asociadas a la edad (AND, por su sigla en inglés) incluyendo las enfermedades neurodegenerativas, son enfermedades complejas con un riesgo creciente con la edad. Las condiciones neuropatológicas del sistema nervioso central, que incluyen el estrés oxidativo, la neuro inflamación, y el plegado erróneo de proteínas, son lo que define las AND. Debido al aumento en la prevalencia dependiente de la edad, se han hecho esfuerzos para combatir las AND. Vitis vinifera tiene una larga historia de uso para el tratamiento de síntomas. Puesto que puede hacer objetivo a muchos sitios ligando, los componentes de Vitis viniferase pueden utilizar para tratar AND. Esto se demuestra por el vínculo entre la estructura y la acción de estos compuestos. Esta revisión demuestra que la Vitis viniferay sus constituyentes, incluídos los flavonoides, componentes fenólicos, estilbenoides, y ácidos aromáticos, son efectivos para reducir los síntomas neurológicos y las condiciones patológicas de AND. Esto se produce por su acción como antioxidante y antiinflamatorio. Los ingredientes activos de Vitis vinifera tienen efectos terapéuticos en AND, y esta revisión lo explica.


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Extratos Vegetais/uso terapêutico , Vitis/química , Doenças do Sistema Nervoso/tratamento farmacológico , Anti-Inflamatórios/uso terapêutico , Antioxidantes/uso terapêutico
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Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab ; 324(1): E1-E8, 2023 01 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36416582

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This article briefly reviews cancer immunity and the role of gut microbiota in carcinogenesis, followed by an understanding of mechanisms by which inosine is involved in cancer immunometabolism. The immune system plays a paradoxical role in cancer treatment. Antitumor immunity depends on the T-cell priming against tumor antigens, whereas inflammatory mediators trigger the protumor signaling in the tumor microenvironment. Studies link the microbiome with metabolism and immunity-two main factors implicated in carcinogenesis. Gut microbiota has been shown to affect both antitumor immunity and protumor immune signaling. There is mounting evidence that the human microbiome can play a role in the immunotherapeutic effects, both response and resistance. Inosine-5'-monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) is a highly conservative enzyme widely expressed in mammals. Cell signaling pathways use molecular inosine, a crucial secondary metabolite in purine metabolism and a molecular messenger. Recent research has identified inosine as a critical regulator of immune checkpoint inhibition (ICI) therapeutic response in various tumor types. Some bacterial species were found to produce inosine or its metabolite hypoxanthine and induce T-helper 1 differentiation and effector functions via the inosine-A2AR-cAMP-PKA pathway upon ICI therapy. Also, inosine acts as a substitute carbon source for T-cell metabolism in glucose-restricted environments, i.e., the tumor microenvironment, assisting T-cell proliferation and differentiation while enhancing sensitivity to ICI, reinforcing the notion that inosine metabolism might contribute to antitumor immunity. Also, inosine is a potent agonist of the adenosine receptor, A2AR, and A2AR signaling can affect T-cell responses and antitumor immunity, making the inosine-A2AR pathway blockage a candidate for cancer treatment. Further research is required to investigate inosine as a cancer immunometabolism therapy.


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Microbioma Gastrointestinal , Neoplasias , Animais , Humanos , Neoplasias/terapia , Linfócitos T , Inosina/metabolismo , Inosina/farmacologia , Carcinogênese , Mamíferos/metabolismo , Microambiente Tumoral
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Curr Drug Res Rev ; 15(1): 29-34, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36029074

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BACKGROUND: Plant antiviral peptides (AVP) are macromolecules that can inhibit the pathogenesis of viruses by affecting their pathogenic mechanism, but most of these peptides can bind to cell membranes, inhibit viral receptors, and prevent viruses. Recently, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the availability of appropriate drugs with low side effects is needed. In this article, the importance of plant peptides in viral inhibition, especially viral inhibition of the coronavirus family, will be discussed. METHODS: By searching the databases of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, the latest articles on plant peptides effective on the COVID-19 virus were collected and reviewed. RESULTS: Some proteins can act against the COVID-19 virus by blocking sensitive receptors in COVID-19, such as angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). The 23bp sequence of the ACE2 alpha receptor chain can be considered as a target for therapeutic peptides. Protease and RNAP inhibitors and other important receptors that are active against COVID-19 should also be considered. CONCLUSION: Herbal medicines with AVP, especially those with a long history of antiviral effects, might be a good choice in complement therapy against the COVID-19 virus.


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COVID-19 , Humanos , Enzima de Conversão de Angiotensina 2 , Peptidil Dipeptidase A/química , Peptidil Dipeptidase A/metabolismo , SARS-CoV-2/metabolismo , Peptídeos/farmacologia , Peptídeos/uso terapêutico , Antivirais/farmacologia , Antivirais/uso terapêutico
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Cell Physiol Biochem ; 56(6): 707-729, 2022 Dec 20.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36537138

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Natural resources have long played a prominent part in conventional treatments as a parental source due to their multifaceted functions and lesser side effects. The diversity of marine products is a significant source of possible bioactive chemical compounds with a wide range of potential medicinal applications. Marine organisms produce natural compounds and new drugs with unique properties are produced from these compounds. A lot of bioactive compounds with medicinal properties are extracted from marine invertebrates, including Peptides, Alkaloids, Terpenoids, Steroids. Thus, it can be concluded that marine ecosystems are endowed with natural resources that have a wide range of medicinal properties, and it is important to examine the therapeutic and pharmacological capabilities of these molecules. So, finding particular inhibitors of the COVID-19 in natural compounds will be extremely important. Natural ingredients, in this light, could be a valuable resource in the progression of COVID-19 therapeutic options. Controlling the immunological response in COVID-19 patients may be possible by addressing the PI3K/Akt pathway and regulating T cell responses. T cell effector activity can be improved by preventing anti-viral exhaustion by suppressing PI3K and Akt during the early anti-viral response. The diversity of marine life is a significant supply of potentially bioactive chemical compounds with a broad range of medicinal uses. In this study, some biologically active compounds from marine organisms capable of inhibiting PI3K/AKT and the possible therapeutic targets from these compounds in viral infection COVID-19 have been addressed.


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Produtos Biológicos , COVID-19 , Humanos , Inibidores da Angiogênese , Organismos Aquáticos/química , Organismos Aquáticos/metabolismo , Produtos Biológicos/farmacologia , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinases/metabolismo , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-akt/metabolismo , SARS-CoV-2/efeitos dos fármacos
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Przegl Epidemiol ; 74(3): 449-456, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33570342

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INTRODUCTION: Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), global health problem and it is a threat to health and the development of countries. Currently, the number of people with COVID-19 as well as the resulting death toll is rising sharply worldwide. People with underlying diseases may be at greater risk. AIM: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the chronic non-communicable diseases in the epidemic (COVID-19): Investigation of risk factors, control and care. METERIALS AND METHODS: To access the articles, including international databases Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase were searched using the keywords of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), chronic, risk factors, prevention and control, self-efficacy and self-care and their various combinations using AND/OR operators. No language restrictions were applied to the search process. RESULTS: Based on the evidence, NCDs, exacerbate the negative consequences of COVID-19. according to the results of this study, Among the patients admitted with COVID-19, The most common underlying diseases, were in these people, include, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), smoking, malignancy, chronic kidney disease, and diabetes mellitus. Obesity may be considered as a potential COVID-19 risk factor. CONCLUSIONS: Although lifestyle, nutrition, and medical interventions are important for the early prevention of NCDs, having the tools and resources to use information more effectively is more important One of the determining and effective factors in maintaining health and preventing the aggravation of signs and symptoms of the disease COVID-19, especially in chronic diseases, is to perform self-care behaviors.


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COVID-19/epidemiologia , Doenças não Transmissíveis , Doenças Cardiovasculares , Doença Crônica , Diabetes Mellitus , Epidemias , Humanos , Hipertensão , Estilo de Vida , Obesidade , Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica , Fatores de Risco
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