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A molecular switch based on the metastable radical anion derived from a substituted heteroaryl quinone is described. Pyrrolil quinone thiocyanate (PQ 5) showed an interaction with the fluoride anion that was visible to the naked eye and quantified by UV/vis and 1H and 13C NMR. The metastable quinoid species formed by the interaction with F- ("ON" state) showed a molecular switching effect autocontrolled by the presence of ascorbate ("OFF" state) and back to the "ON" state by an autooxidation process, measured by visible and UV/vis spectroscopy. Due to its out-of-equilibrium properties and the exchange of matter and energy, a dissipative structural behaviour is proposed. Considering its similarity to the mechanism of coenzyme Q in oxidative phosphophorylation, PQ 5 was evaluated on Saccharomyces cerevisiae mitochondrial function for inhibition of complexes II, III and IV, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, catalase activity and lipid peroxidation. The results showed that PQ 5 inhibited complex III activity as well as the activity of all electron transport chain (ETC) complexes. In addition, PQ 5 reduced ROS production and catalase activity in yeast. The results suggest that PQ 5 may have potential applications as a new microbicidal compound by inducing ETC dysfunction.
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The reaction mechanism for the chlorination and bromination of 2-naphthol with PIDA or PIFA and AlX3 (X = Cl, Br), previously reported by our group, was elucidated via quantum chemical calculations using density functional theory. The chlorination mechanism using PIFA and AlCl3 demonstrated a better experimental and theoretical yield compared to using PIDA. Additionally, the lowest-energy chlorinating species was characterized by an equilibrium of Cl-I(Ph)-OTFA-AlCl3 and [Cl-I(Ph)][OTFA-AlCl3], rather than PhICl2 being the active species. On the other hand, bromination using PIDA and AlBr3 was more efficient, wherein the intermediate Br-I(Ph)-OAc-AlBr3 was formed as active brominating species. Similarly, PhIBr2 was higher in energy than our proposed species. The reaction mechanisms are described in detail in this work and were found to be in excellent agreement with the experimental yield. These initial results confirmed that our proposed mechanism was energetically favored and therefore more plausible compared to halogenation via PhIX2.
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ABSTRACT: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a potent carcinogen linked to hematologic and solid malignancies and causes significant global morbidity and mortality. Therapy using allogeneic EBV-specific lymphocytes shows promise in certain populations, but the impact of EBV genome variation on these strategies remains unexplored. To address this, we sequenced 217 EBV genomes, including hematologic malignancies from Guatemala, Peru, Malawi, and Taiwan, and analyzed them alongside 1307 publicly available EBV genomes from cancer, nonmalignant diseases, and healthy individuals across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. These included, to our knowledge, the first natural killer (NK)/T-cell lymphoma (NKTCL) EBV genomes reported outside of East Asia. Our findings indicate that previously proposed EBV genome variants specific to certain cancer types are more closely tied to geographic origin than to cancer histology. This included variants previously reported to be specific to NKTCL but were prevalent in EBV genomes from other cancer types and healthy individuals in East Asia. After controlling for geographic region, we did identify multiple NKTCL-specific variants associated with a 7.8-fold to 21.9-fold increased risk. We also observed frequent variations in EBV genomes that affected peptide sequences previously reported to bind common major histocompatibility complex alleles. Finally, we found several nonsynonymous variants spanning the coding sequences of current vaccine targets BALF4, BKRF2, BLLF1, BXLF2, BZLF1, and BZLF2. These results highlight the need to consider geographic variation in EBV genomes when devising strategies for exploiting adaptive immune responses against EBV-related cancers, ensuring greater global effectiveness and equity in prevention and treatment.
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Infecciones por Virus de Epstein-Barr , Herpesvirus Humano 4 , Humanos , Herpesvirus Humano 4/genética , Infecciones por Virus de Epstein-Barr/inmunología , Variación Genética , Genoma Viral , InmunoterapiaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: A family of 4H-benzo[d][1,3]oxazines were obtained from a group of N-(2-alkynyl)aryl benzamides precursors via gold(I) catalysed chemoselective 6-exo-dig C-O cyclization. METHOD: The precursors and oxazines obtained were studied in breast cancer cell lines MCF-7, CAMA-1, HCC1954 and SKBR-3 with differential biological activity showing various degrees of inhibition with a notable effect for those that had an aryl substituted at C-2 of the molecules. 4H-benzo[d][1,3]oxazines showed an IC50 rating from 0.30 to 157.4 µM in MCF-7, 0.16 to 139 in CAMA-1, 0.09 to 93.08 in SKBR-3, and 0.51 to 157.2 in HCC1954 cells. RESULTS: We observed that etoposide is similar to benzoxazines while taxol effect is more potent. Four cell lines responded to benzoxazines while SKBR-3 cell line responded to precursors and benzoxazines. Compounds 16, 24, 25 and 26 have the potent effect in cell proliferation inhibition in the 4 cell lines tested and correlated with oxidant activity suggesting a possible mechanism by ROS generation. CONCLUSION: These compounds represent possible drug candidates for the treatment of breast cancer. However, further trials are needed to elucidate its full effect on cellular and molecular features of cancer.
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder that impacts connective tissue and can affect various organs and systems within the body. One important aspect of this disease is the role of the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system, a protein complex that plays a role in the immune response. Specifically, the HLA-DRB1 and HLA-DQB1 genes have been implicated in the development of SLE. In order to better understand this relationship in the Guatemalan population, a study was conducted with the objective of characterizing the allelic and haplotype profiles of the HLA-DQB1 and HLA-DRB1 loci in 50 patients diagnosed with SLE who were receiving treatment at a hospital in Guatemala. Allele and haplotype frequencies were determined and compared to 127 healthy Guatemalan subjects as a control group. The results of the analysis showed a reduction in the frequencies of HLA-DQB1*03 and HLA-DRB1*14 in SLE patients, which could suggest a protective effect on the development of the disease. In contrast, a risk association was found between HLA-DRB1*07, HLA-DRB1*08, HLA-DQB1*02 and HLA-DQB1*06 in SLE patients. Finally, we observed an additional protective associated of haplotype HLA-DRB1*04â¼DQB1*03 with SLE patients, while haplotypes HLA-DRB1*07â¼DQB1*02 and DRB1*08-DQB1*06 showed a risk association.
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Frecuencia de los Genes , Predisposición Genética a la Enfermedad , Cadenas beta de HLA-DQ , Cadenas HLA-DRB1 , Haplotipos , Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico , Adolescente , Adulto , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto Joven , Alelos , Estudios de Casos y Controles , Estudios de Asociación Genética , Genotipo , Guatemala , Cadenas beta de HLA-DQ/genética , Cadenas HLA-DRB1/genética , Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico/genética , Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico/diagnósticoRESUMEN
In previous studies, we demonstrated that the ethanolic extract of Heliopsis longipes roots and its main alkamide, affinin, elicit a vasorelaxant effect through a mechanism involving activation of the gasotransmitter pathways and stimulation of cannabinoid type 1 receptors and transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 and transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 channels. However, it has not yet been demonstrated whether the EEH and affinin are capable of lowering high blood pressure. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to determine the effect of the oral administration of the EEH and affinin on the systolic blood pressure of NG-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester-induced hypertensive rats and to explore the participation of cannabinoid receptors and transient receptor potential channels in the mechanism of action of this alkamide. Our results showed that the ethanolic extract of H. longipes and affinin significantly lowered systolic blood pressure and induced an improvement in endothelial function, which is associated with increased serum nitric oxide levels. Inhibition of cannabinoid type 1 receptors by rimonabant (3 mg/kg), transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 channels by HC-030031 (8 mg/kg), and transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 channels by capsazepine (5 mg/kg) significantly decreased the antihypertensive effect induced by affinin, suggesting that the blood pressure-lowering effect of this alkamide involves activation of cannabinoid type 1 receptors and transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 and transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 channels.
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Antihipertensivos , Cannabinoides , Alcamidas Poliinsaturadas , Ratas , Animales , Antihipertensivos/farmacología , Receptores de Cannabinoides , Ancirinas , Capsaicina , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , Canales Catiónicos TRPV , Receptor Cannabinoide CB1RESUMEN
Multi-Drug Resistance (MDR) is one of the most frequent problems observed in the course of cancer chemotherapy. Cells under treatment, tend to develop survival mechanisms to drug-action thus generating drug-resistance. One of the most important mechanism to get it is the over expression of P-gp glycoprotein, which acts as an efflux-pump releasing the drug outside of the cancer cell. A strategy for a succesfull treatment consists in the co-administration of one compound that acts against P-gp and another which acts against the cell during chemotherapy. Ningalins are pyrrole-containing naturally occurring compounds isolated mainly from the marine tunicate Didemnum spp and also they are some of the top reversing agents in MDR treatment acting on P-gp. Considering the relevance displayed for some of these isolated alkaloids or their core as a drug for co-administration in cancer therapy, all the total synthesis described to date for the members of ningalins family are reviewed herein.
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Neoplasias , Urocordados , Animales , Resistencia a Antineoplásicos , Resistencia a Múltiples Medicamentos , Miembro 1 de la Subfamilia B de Casetes de Unión a ATP , Subfamilia B de Transportador de Casetes de Unión a ATP , Urocordados/metabolismo , Línea Celular Tumoral , Neoplasias/tratamiento farmacológicoRESUMEN
Millepora alcicornis is a reef-forming cnidarian widely distributed in the Mexican Caribbean. Millepora species or "fire corals" inflict a painful stinging reaction in humans when touched. Even though hundreds of organic and polypeptide toxins have been characterized from sea anemones and jellyfish, there are few reports regarding the diversity of toxins synthesized by fire corals. Here, based on transcriptomic analysis of M. alcicornis, several predicted proteins that show amino acid sequence similarity to toxins were identified, including neurotoxins, metalloproteases, hemostasis-impairing toxins, serin proteases, cysteine-rich venom proteins, phospholipases, complement system-impairing toxins, phosphodiesterases, pore-forming toxins, and L-aminoacid oxidases. The soluble nematocyst proteome of this organism was shown to induce hemolytic, proteolytic, and phospholipase A2 effects by gel zymography. Protein bands or spots on 1D- and 2D-PAGE gels corresponding to zones of hemolytic and enzymatic activities were excised, subjected to in-gel digestion with trypsin, and analyzed by mass spectrometry. These proteins exhibited sequence homology to PLA2s, metalloproteinases, pore-forming toxins, and neurotoxins, such as actitoxins and CrTX-A. The complex array of venom-related transcripts that were identified in M. alcicornis, some of which are first reported in "fire corals", provide novel insight into the structural richness of Cnidarian toxins and their distribution among species. SIGNIFICANCE: Marine organisms are a promising source of bioactive compounds with valuable contributions in diverse fields such as human health, pharmaceuticals, and industrial application. Currently, not much attention has been paid to the study of fire corals, which possess a variety of molecules that exhibit diverse toxic effects and therefore have great pharmaceutical and biotechnological potential. The isolation and identification of novel marine-derived toxins by classical approaches are time-consuming and have low yields. Thus, next-generation strategies, like base-'omics technologies, are essential for the high-throughput characterization of venom compounds such as those synthesized by fire corals. This study moves the field forward because it provides new insights regarding the first occurrence of diverse toxin groups in Millepora alcicornis. The findings presented here will contribute to the current understanding of the mechanisms of action of Millepora toxins. This research also reveals important information related to the potential role of toxins in the defense and capture of prey mechanisms and for designing appropriate treatments for fire coral envenomation. Moreover, due to the lack of information on the taxonomic identification of Millepora, the insights presented here can advise the taxonomic classification of the species of this genus.
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Antozoos , Venenos de Cnidarios , Animales , Humanos , Transcriptoma , Proteómica/métodos , Antozoos/genética , Toxinas Marinas , Perfilación de la Expresión Génica , Neurotoxinas , Metaloproteasas/química , Venenos de Cnidarios/químicaRESUMEN
Tarantula venoms may be a natural source of new vasodilator components useful in pharmacological research. Moreover, biological function data of the venoms are important to enhance the knowledge about the biodiversity and evolution of these species. The present study aims to describe the vasodilatory activity induced by the venom of Poecilotheria ornata on isolated rat aortic rings. This venom induced a vasodilator activity that was significantly reduced after incubation with L-NAME or ODQ. Measurements of nitrite concentrations on rat aorta homogenates showed that the venom significantly increased the basal levels. Moreover, the venom attenuates the contraction induced by calcium. These results suggest that P. ornata venom contains a mixture of vasodilator components that act through the activation of the nitric oxide/cGMP pathway, as well as, through an endothelium-independent mechanism that involves the calcium influx into vascular smooth muscle cells.
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In post-tensioned systems, grouts act as a last line of defense to prevent the penetration of harmful compounds such as chlorides, moisture and other substances that cause corrosion in the prestressing steel. For this reason, improving grouts results in the enhancement of the overall durability of the structure. In this study, the physical properties of grouts with basalt microfiber additions in the amounts of 0.03, 0.07 and 0.10% with respect to the mix volume were evaluated. The fresh properties included flowability and unit mass. Specimens were fabricated to evaluate drying shrinkage, compressive strength, air permeability and rapid permeability to chloride ions. The incorporation of basalt microfibers showed a beneficial effect on the physical properties of the grout by increasing the drying shrinkage resistance and decreasing the permeability compared to the reference mix and two commercial dry prepackaged grouts. The optimal grout mix was the one with a percentage of basalt microfibers of 0.10%, which decreased drying shrinkage by 15.98% at 14 days compared to the reference mix, and permeability to chloride ions decreased by 10.82% compared to the control mix.
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Venoms from tarantulas contain low molecular weight vasodilatory compounds whose biological action is conceived as part of the envenomation strategy due to its propagative effects. However, some properties of venom-induced vasodilation do not match those described by such compounds, suggesting that other toxins may cooperate with these ones to produce the observed biological effect. Owing to the distribution and function of voltage-gated ion channels in blood vessels, disulfide-rich peptides isolated from venoms of tarantulas could be conceived into potential vasodilatory compounds. However, only two peptides isolated from spider venoms have been investigated so far. This study describes for the first time a subfraction containing inhibitor cystine knot peptides, PrFr-I, obtained from the venom of the tarantula Poecilotheria regalis. This subfraction induced sustained vasodilation in rat aortic rings independent of vascular endothelium and endothelial ion channels. Furthermore, PrFr-I decreased calcium-induced contraction of rat aortic segments and reduced extracellular calcium influx to chromaffin cells by the blockade of L-type voltage-gated calcium channels. This mechanism was unrelated to the activation of potassium channels from vascular smooth muscle, since vasodilation was not affected in the presence of TEA, and PrFr-I did not modify the conductance of the voltage-gated potassium channel Kv10.1. This work proposes a new envenomating function of peptides from venoms of tarantulas, and establishes a new mechanism for venom-induced vasodilation.
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Metformin is the most widely known anti-hyperglycemic, officially acquired by the USA government in 1995 and in 2001 it became the most prescribed treatment for type II diabetes. But how did it become the must-use drug for this disease in such a short period of time? it all started with traditional medicine, by using a plant known as "goat's rue" for the reduction of blood glucose levels. Its use arose in 1918 and evolved to the metformin synthesis in laboratories a couple of years later, using very rudimentary methods which involved melting and strong heating. Thus, a first synthetic route that allowed the preparation of the initial metformin derivates was established. Some of these resulted toxics, and others outperformed the metformin, reducing the blood glucose levels in such efficient way. Nevertheless, the risk and documented cases of lactic acidosis increased with metformin derivatives like buformin and phenformin. Recently, metformin has been widely studied, and it has been associated and tested in the treatment of type II diabetes, cancer, polycystic ovarian syndrome, cell differentiation to oligodendrocytes, reduction of oxidative stress in cells, weight reduction, as anti-inflammatory and even in the recent COVID-19 disease. Herein we briefly review and analyze the history, synthesis, and biological applications of metformin and its derivates.
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COVID-19 , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2 , Metformina , Humanos , Metformina/farmacología , Metformina/uso terapéutico , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/tratamiento farmacológico , Hipoglucemiantes/farmacología , Hipoglucemiantes/uso terapéutico , GlucemiaRESUMEN
Dimorphic species of Mucor, which are cosmopolitan fungi belonging to subphylum Mucoromycotina, are metabolically versatile. Some species of Mucor are sources of biotechnological products, such as biodiesel from Mucor circinelloides and expression of heterologous proteins from Mucor lusitanicus. Furthermore, Mucor lusitanicus has been described as a model for understanding mucormycosis infections. However, little is known regarding the relationship between Mucor lusitanicus and other soil inhabitants. In this study, we investigated the potential use of Mucor lusitanicus as a biocontrol agent against fungal phytopathogens, namely Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici, Fusarium solani, and Alternaria solani, which destroy economically important crops. Results showed that aerobic cell-free supernatants of the culture broth (SS) from Mucor lusitanicus inhibited the growth of the fungal phytopathogens in culture, soil, and tomato fruits. The SS obtained from a strain of Mucor lusitanicus carrying the deletion of rfs gene, which encodes an enzyme involved in the synthesis of siderophore rhizoferrin, had a decreased inhibitory effect against the growth of the phytopathogens. Contrarily, this inhibitory effect was more evident with the SS from an rfs-overexpressing strain compared to the wild-type. This study provides a framework for the potential biotechnological use of the molecules secreted from Mucor lusitanicus in the biocontrol of fungal phytopathogens.
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Mucor , Mucormicosis , Mucor/genética , Sideróforos , Mucormicosis/microbiología , Enfermedades de las PlantasRESUMEN
The 2015-2016 El Niño-southern oscillation or "ENSO" caused many M. complanata colonies that live in the Mexican Caribbean to experience extensive bleaching. The purpose of this work was to analyze the effect of bleaching on the cellular response of M. complanata, employing a transcriptomic approach with RNA-seq. As expected, bleached specimens contained a significantly lower chlorophyll content than unbleached hydrocorals. The presence of algae of the genera Durusdinium and Cladocopium was only found in tissues of unbleached M. complanata, which could be associated to the greater resistance that these colonies exhibited during bleaching. We found that 299 genes were differentially expressed in M. complanata bleached colonies following the 2015-2016 ENSO in the Mexican Caribbean. The differential expression analysis of bleached M. complanata specimens evidenced enriched terms for functional categories, such as ribosome, RNA polymerase and basal transcription factors, chaperone, oxidoreductase, among others. Our results suggest that the heat-shock response mechanisms displayed by M. complanata include: an up-regulation of endogenous antioxidant defenses; a higher expression of heat stress response genes; up-regulation of transcription-related genes, higher expression of genes associated to transport processes, inter alia. This study constitutes the first differential gene expression analysis of the molecular response of a reef-forming hydrozoan during bleaching.
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Antozoos , Hidrozoos , Animales , Antozoos/metabolismo , Transcriptoma , Perfilación de la Expresión Génica , Región del CaribeAsunto(s)
COVID-19 , Humanos , COVID-19/prevención & control , Inmunoglobulina G , Personal de Salud , Fuerza Laboral en Salud , VacunaciónRESUMEN
Depending on the morphology of the natural fibers, they can be used as reinforcement to improve flexural strength in cement-based composites or as aggregates to improve thermal conductivity properties. In this last aspect, hemp, coconut, flax, sunflower, and corn fibers have been used extensively, and further study is expected into different bioaggregates that allow diversifying of the raw materials. The objective of the research was to develop plant-based concretes with a matrix based on Portland cement and an aggregate of Agave salmiana (AS) leaves, obtained from the residues of the tequila industry that have no current purpose, as a total replacement for the calcareous aggregates commonly used in the manufacturing of mortars and whose extraction is associated with high levels of pollution, to improve their thermal properties and reduce the energy demand for air conditioning in homes. Characterization tests were carried out on the raw materials and the vegetal aggregate was processed to improve its compatibility with the cement paste through four different treatments: (a) freezing (T/C), (b) hornification (T/H), (c) sodium hydroxide (T/NaOH), and (d) solid paraffin (T/P). The effect of the treatments on the physical properties of the resulting composite was evaluated by studying the vegetal concrete under thermal conductivity, bulk density, and compressive strength tests with a volumetric ratio between the vegetal aggregate and the cement paste of 0.36 and a water/cement ratio of 0.35. The hornification treatment showed a 15.2% decrease in the water absorption capacity of the aggregate, resulting in a composite with a thermal conductivity of 0.49 W/mK and a compressive strength of 8.66 MPa, which allows its utilization as a construction material to produce prefabricated blocks.
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Introducción: en la actual pandemia por COVID-19, las megalópolis han sido un foco importante de atención por la densidad poblacional con la que cuentan, dado que esta impacta directamente en el número de contagios registrados; sin embargo, el riesgo al que se enfrentan las comunidades rurales es alto y algunas veces desconocido, debido a sus características históricas, geográficas y por su distribución de bienes. Objetivo: interpretar la percepción social de la pandemia por SARS-CoV-2 de los habitantes de una comunidad rural. Metodología: investigación cualitativa, fenomenológica e interpretativa, realizada en dos etapas. En la primera se hizo trabajo de campo exploratorio y en la segunda se utilizó como técnica de recolección de datos una entrevista semiestructurada para siete habitantes, apoyada en una guía de preguntas. El análisis de los datos se basó en la transcripción, lectura, codificación, formación de categorías y subcategorías. Los criterios de rigor científico fueron la credibilidad y la confirmabilidad. Resultados: se construyeron cinco temas: Ver para creer, Desconfianza, Miedo, Canales de aprendizaje y Zona de protección, cada uno con sus respectivos subtemas. Conclusiones: la percepción social es de vital importancia al permitir interpretar el afrontamiento, debilidades y fortalezas de las comunidades rurales ante la COVID-19; generar conocimiento en este campo es relevante para la creación de herramientas y estrategias que ayuden a los sistemas de salud y a los profesionales sanitarios; en el caso de enfermería, su acción comunitaria es primordial para prevenir la propagación del SARS-CoV-2.
Introduction: In the current COVID-19 pandemic, supercities have been an important focus of attention due to the population density, since this has an impact on the number of registered infections; however, the risk faced by rural communities is high and sometimes unknown due to its historical and geographical characteristics and its distribution of assets. Objective: To interpret the social perception of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic of the inhabitants of a rural community. Methodology: Qualitative, phenomenological and interpretive research, carried out in two stages. In the first one, exploratory field work was done and in the second stage, as a data collection technique, a semi-structured interview with seven inhabitants was used, supported by a question guide. The data analysis was based on the transcription, reading, coding, formation of categories and subcategories. The criteria for scientific rigor were credibility and confirmability. Results: Five themes were constructed: Seeing is believing, Distrust, Fear, Learning channels and Protection zone, each with their respective subtopics. Conclusions: Social perception is of vital importance, since it allows interpreting the coping, weaknesses and strengths of rural communities in the face of COVID-19; generating knowledge in this field is relevant for the creation of tools and strategies that help health systems and health professionals; in the case of nursing, their community action is essential to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
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Humanos , Adulto , Población Rural/estadística & datos numéricos , Percepción Social , Adaptación Psicológica , COVID-19/psicología , Investigación CualitativaRESUMEN
Iodine(III) reagents have attracted chemical relvance in organic synthesis by their use as safe, non-toxic, green and easy to handle reagents in different transformations. These characteristics make them important alternatives to procedures involving hazardous and harsh reaction conditions. Their versatility as oxidants has been exploited in the functionalization of different aromatic cores, which allow the introduction of several groups. Metal-free arylation using iodine(III) reagents is by far one of the most described topics in the literature; however, other highly relevant non-aromatic groups have been also introduced. Herein, we summarize the most representative developed procedures for the functionalization of aryls and heteroaryls by introducing halogens, using different iodine(III) reagents.
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Yodo , Halogenación , Indicadores y Reactivos , Yoduros , Oxidación-Reducción , Estrés OxidativoRESUMEN
INTRODUCTION: The study of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies allows asymptomatic individuals with COVID-19 to be identified, and post-infection and post-vaccination immunity status to be evaluated. OBJECTIVE: To know the behavior of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies before and after vaccination in workers of a cancer center. METHODS: Prior to the application of the vaccine, the presence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies (n = 171) was analyzed by evaluating anti-N IgG antibodies; post-vaccination, after receiving the second dose, anti-S IgG antibodies were evaluated (n = 60). RESULTS: Prior to vaccination, IgG antibodies were present in 18.71% of participants; they were detected in 65.22% of those with prior history of COVID-19 diagnosis and in 11.49% of those without it. The positions with the highest prevalence were nurses (28.26%), paramedics (27.59%) and administrative workers (27.78%), p < 0.01. Anosmia, ageusia and chest tightness were associated with the presence of IgG (p < 0.05). Post-vaccination, all participants developed IgG antibodies; people with a previous COVID-19 diagnosis had higher titers: 10,277 vs. 6,819 AU/mL, p < 0.001. CONCLUSIONS: The study of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies allowed asymptomatic health workers to be identified. A high percentage of participants with prior COVID-19 diagnosis had antibodies. All participants developed IgG antibodies after vaccination, with higher titers being identified in those with previous infection.
INTRODUCCIÓN: El estudio de anticuerpos IgG anti-SARS-CoV-2 permite identificar individuos asintomáticos con COVID-19 y evaluar la inmunidad posinfección y posvacunación. OBJETIVO: Conocer el comportamiento de los anticuerpos IgG anti-SARS-CoV-2 pre y posvacunación en trabajadores de un centro oncológico. MÉTODOS: Antes de aplicar la vacuna se analizaron los anticuerpos IgG anti-SARS-CoV-2 (n = 171) con la evaluación de IgG anti-N; después de la segunda dosis se evaluó IgG anti-S (n = 60). RESULTADOS: Prevacunación, los anticuerpos IgG estaban presentes en 18.71 % de los participantes; se detectaron en 65.22 % de aquellos con antecedente de diagnóstico de COVID-19 y en 11.49 % de aquellos sin antecedentes. Los profesiones con mayor prevalencia fueron enfermeros (28.26 %), paramédicos (27.59 %) y administrativos (27.78 %), p < 0.01. La anosmia, ageusia y opresión en el pecho se asociaron a la presencia de IgG (p < 0.05). Posvacunación, todos los participantes desarrollaron IgG; las personas con diagnóstico previo de COVID-19 presentaron mayores títulos: 10 277 versus 6819 UA/mL, p < 0.001. CONCLUSIONES: El estudio de anticuerpos IgG anti-SARS-CoV-2 permitió identificar a trabajadores de salud asintomáticos. Un alto porcentaje de los participantes con diagnóstico previo de COVID-19 presentó anticuerpos. Todos los participantes desarrollaron anticuerpos IgG posvacunación; las personas con infección previa presentaron una cuantificación más alta de títulos.