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Paraviral cutaneous manifestations associated to SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant
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Taylor and Francis Group
, 2022 , Article)
Background: The spreading of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant is probably due to its increased transmissibility and ability to escape from neutralising antibodies. Cutaneous manifestations have been reported after infection ...
Unraveling the Role of Sex Hormones on Keratinocyte Functions in Human Inflammatory Skin Diseases
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article Review)
The skin exerts several fundamental functions that are the first physical, chemical and immune barriers to the human body. Keratinocytes, the main cell type of the epidermis, provide mechanical defense, support skin integrity ...
Think like a Virus: Toward Improving Nanovaccine Development against SARS-CoV-2
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article Review)
There is no doubt that infectious diseases present global impact on the economy, society, health, mental state, and even political aspects, causing a long-lasting dent, and the situation will surely worsen if and when the ...
Optimization of Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Treatments Based on Curcumin, Used Alone or Employed as a Photosensitizer.
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
Curcumin, the bioactive compound of the spice , has already been reported as a potential COVID-19 adjuvant treatment due to its immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties. In this study, SARS-CoV-2 was challenged ...
Direct inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 by low level blue photobiomodulation LED at 470, 454 and 450 nm.
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Wiley
, 2022 , Article)
Blue light has been already reported as able to counteract different types of microorganisms including Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, fungi and viruses, especially the enveloped ones. It has been reported that ...
SARS-CoV-2 modulates virus receptor expression in placenta and can induce trophoblast fusion, inflammation and endothelial permeability
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Frontiers Media
, 2022 , Article)
SARS-CoV-2 is a devastating virus that induces a range of immunopathological mechanisms including cytokine storm, apoptosis, inflammation and complement and coagulation pathway hyperactivation. However, how the infection ...
Effect of Short Time of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Caco-2 Cells.
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) clinical manifestations include the involvement of the gastrointestinal tract, affecting around 10% of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-infected children. In ...
Human Defensins from Antivirals to Vaccine Adjuvants: Rediscovery of the Innate Immunity Arsenal
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Bentham Science Publishers
, 2022 , Other)
Human defensins are a class of antimicrobial peptides, belonging to the innate immunity system. These peptides are expressed at the level of respiratory tract (both upper and lower) where they represent the first line of ...
Bioactive Antimicrobial Peptides: A New Weapon to Counteract Zoonosis.
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article Review)
Zoonoses have recently become the center of attention of the general population and scientific community. Notably, more than 30 new human pathogens have been identified in the last 30 years, 75% of which can be classified ...
SARS-CoV-2 RNA Recovery from Air Sampled on Quartz Fiber Filters: A Matter of Sample Preservation?
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MDPI
, 2022 , Report)
The airborne route of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 was confirmed by the World Health Organization in April 2021. There is an urge to establish standardized protocols for assessing the concentration of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in air ...