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View article: Emerging Approaches to Anthelmintic Therapy Using Medicinal Plants and Phytochemicals: A Review of Natural Products Against Strongyloidiasis
Emerging Approaches to Anthelmintic Therapy Using Medicinal Plants and Phytochemicals: A Review of Natural Products Against Strongyloidiasis Open
Strongyloidosis is a parasitic disease caused by Strongyloides stercoralis, a nematode with a complex life cycle that facilitates long-term persistence within the host. The infection affects millions of people in tropical and subtropical r…
View article: Propolis-Functionalized Biomaterials for Wound Healing: A Systematic Review with Emphasis on Polysaccharide-Based Platforms
Propolis-Functionalized Biomaterials for Wound Healing: A Systematic Review with Emphasis on Polysaccharide-Based Platforms Open
Wound healing is a complex process, and propolis, a natural resin with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, emerges as a promising candidate for its treatment. This systematic review analyzed 26 studies on propolis…
View article: In Vitro and In Vivo Antitumor Activity of a Chloroform Partition from Ibervillea sonorae (S. Watson) Greene Endophytic Bacillus subtilis Extracts
In Vitro and In Vivo Antitumor Activity of a Chloroform Partition from Ibervillea sonorae (S. Watson) Greene Endophytic Bacillus subtilis Extracts Open
Cancer is a complex disease due to its high variability and resistance to conventional treatments. The search for new therapies has prompted the study of less invasive natural sources, such as endophytic bacteria from medicinal plants. Bac…
View article: Antiparasitic Activity of Chalepensin and Graveoline Isolated from Ruta chalepensis L.: In Vitro Evaluation Against Strongyloides venezuelensis
Antiparasitic Activity of Chalepensin and Graveoline Isolated from Ruta chalepensis L.: In Vitro Evaluation Against Strongyloides venezuelensis Open
Parasitic diseases constitute a significant challenge to global public health, with Strongyloides stercoralis ranking among the most prevalent and clinically significant parasites. The limitations of current nematocidal therapies highlight…
View article: In Vitro Anti-Glioblastoma Activity of Echinocereus engelmannii- and Echinocereus pectinatus-Associated Bacterial Endophyte Extracts
In Vitro Anti-Glioblastoma Activity of Echinocereus engelmannii- and Echinocereus pectinatus-Associated Bacterial Endophyte Extracts Open
Glioblastoma is the most common and aggressive brain tumor in adults. However, due to the limitations of conventional treatments, as well as their side effects, there is a need to develop more effective and less harmful therapy strategies.…
View article: Anticancer and Antioxidant Activities of Rhizospheric Soil Bacteria of <i>Lophocereus marginatus</i>
Anticancer and Antioxidant Activities of Rhizospheric Soil Bacteria of <i>Lophocereus marginatus</i> Open
Identification of new sources of compounds with anticancer and antioxidant potential is essential for cancer treatment. Rhizospheric bacteria have emerged as a promising source of these agents. This study is aimed at investigating the anti…
View article: In Vitro Anthelmintic Effect of Mexican Plant Extracts and Partitions Against Trichinella spiralis and Strongyloides venezuelensis
In Vitro Anthelmintic Effect of Mexican Plant Extracts and Partitions Against Trichinella spiralis and Strongyloides venezuelensis Open
Parasitic diseases represent a significant global public health concern. Two clinically important parasites of high prevalence rates are Trichinella spiralis and Strongyloides stercoralis. However, the limitations of currently used nematoc…
View article: In Vitro and In Vivo Antitumor Activity of Lophocereus marginatus (DC.) S. Arias & Terrazas Endophytic Aspergillus versicolor and Metarhizium anisopliae Extracts Against the Murine Lymphoma L5178Y-R
In Vitro and In Vivo Antitumor Activity of Lophocereus marginatus (DC.) S. Arias & Terrazas Endophytic Aspergillus versicolor and Metarhizium anisopliae Extracts Against the Murine Lymphoma L5178Y-R Open
Cancer belongs to a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell growth. The search for new effective treatments for cancer has led to the discovery of different molecules from plants, bacteria, and fungi with pharmacological use. …
View article: In Vitro Antitumor, Antioxidant, and Hemolytic Activities of Chlorella sorokiniana Methanol Extracts and Collective Fractions
In Vitro Antitumor, Antioxidant, and Hemolytic Activities of Chlorella sorokiniana Methanol Extracts and Collective Fractions Open
Chlorella species are fast-growing microalgae with significant industrial applications. The aim of the present study was to investigate the antitumor, antioxidant, and hemolytic activities of Chlorella sorokiniana UTEX 1230 crude methanol …
View article: Intra-Phenotypic and -Genotypic Variations of Beauveria bassiana (Bals.) Vuill. Strains Infecting Aedes aegypti L. Adults
Intra-Phenotypic and -Genotypic Variations of Beauveria bassiana (Bals.) Vuill. Strains Infecting Aedes aegypti L. Adults Open
Beauveria bassiana has potential for Aedes aegypti biological control. However, its efficacy depends on the strain’s geographic location, host susceptibility, and virulence. The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of B. bassi…
View article: Bifidobacterium longum and Chlorella sorokiniana Combination Modulates IFN-γ, IL-10, and SOCS3 in Rotavirus-Infected Cells
Bifidobacterium longum and Chlorella sorokiniana Combination Modulates IFN-γ, IL-10, and SOCS3 in Rotavirus-Infected Cells Open
Rotavirus is the main cause of acute diarrhea in children up to five years of age. In this regard, probiotics are commonly used to treat or prevent gastroenteritis including viral infections. The anti-rotavirus effect of Bifidobacterium lo…
View article: Food Insecurity and Dental Caries in Rural Mexican Populations
Food Insecurity and Dental Caries in Rural Mexican Populations Open
Objective. Food insecurity (FI) is a priority for government and health organizations. Over 95% of the world’s population has a carious lesion or will develop one before death. This study evaluated the association between FI and oral healt…
View article: Adult Diaphorina citri Biocontrol Using Hirsutella citriformis Strains and Gum Formulations
Adult Diaphorina citri Biocontrol Using Hirsutella citriformis Strains and Gum Formulations Open
Hirsutella citriformis Speare is the only entomopathogenic fungus that has been applied to control the hemipteran Diaphorina citri Kuwayama. However, the use of available commercial products under field conditions is limited due to conidia…
View article: Cytotoxic, Anti-Hemolytic, and Antioxidant Activities of Ruta chalepensis L. (Rutaceae) Extract, Fractions, and Isolated Compounds
Cytotoxic, Anti-Hemolytic, and Antioxidant Activities of Ruta chalepensis L. (Rutaceae) Extract, Fractions, and Isolated Compounds Open
Ruta chalepensis is an herb used to treat various ailments, and its potential cytotoxic effects on different tumor cell lines have been extensively studied. The present study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic activity of R. chalepensis metha…
View article: Bifidobacterium longum and Chlorella sorokiniana Improve the IFN Type I-Mediated Antiviral Response in Rotavirus-Infected Cells
Bifidobacterium longum and Chlorella sorokiniana Improve the IFN Type I-Mediated Antiviral Response in Rotavirus-Infected Cells Open
Probiotics are effective to treat or prevent gastrointestinal infections, and microalgae have demonstrated important health-promoting effects and in some cases function as prebiotics. In this regard, the anti-rotavirus effect of Bifidobact…
View article: In Vitro Biological Activity and Lymphoma Cell Growth Inhibition by Selected Mexican Medicinal Plants
In Vitro Biological Activity and Lymphoma Cell Growth Inhibition by Selected Mexican Medicinal Plants Open
Cancer is a major health problem with significant morbidity and mortality. In addition, plants are a source of metabolites with diverse biological properties, including antitumor potential. In this study, we investigated the in vitro murin…
View article: Design, synthesis, and evaluation of peptides derived from L1 protein against bovine papillomavirus-1/2 identified along Mexico’s cattle export route
Design, synthesis, and evaluation of peptides derived from L1 protein against bovine papillomavirus-1/2 identified along Mexico’s cattle export route Open
Introduction Bovine papillomatosis affects animal health and represents one of the greatest economic losses in the livestock sector. New control and prevention methods to protect the livestock industry from this disease are necessary. The …
View article: Effect of Culture Conditions of Lophocereus marginatus Endophytic Fungi on Yield and Anticancer and Antioxidant Activities
Effect of Culture Conditions of Lophocereus marginatus Endophytic Fungi on Yield and Anticancer and Antioxidant Activities Open
Culture conditions affect the production of secondary metabolites in endophytic fungi. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the yield and anticancer and antioxidant activity of endophytic fungi extracts from the cactus L…
View article: Food Insecurity and Dental Caries in Rural Mexican Populations
Food Insecurity and Dental Caries in Rural Mexican Populations Open
Objectives Food insecurity (FI) is a priority for government and health organizations. Over 95% of the world's population has a carious lesion or will develop one before death. This study evaluated the association between FI and oral healt…
View article: In Vitro Cytotoxic Activity of Methanol Extracts of Selected Medicinal Plants Traditionally Used in Mexico against Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma
In Vitro Cytotoxic Activity of Methanol Extracts of Selected Medicinal Plants Traditionally Used in Mexico against Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma Open
Medicinal plants are traditionally used in Mexico to treat diseases such as cancer. The present study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic, antioxidant, and anti-hemolytic activity of 15 plants of ethnopharmacological use in Mexico. For this, p…
View article: In Vitro Antitumor Activity of Endophytic and Rhizosphere Gram-Positive Bacteria from Ibervillea sonorae (S. Watson) Greene against L5178Y-R Lymphoma Cells
In Vitro Antitumor Activity of Endophytic and Rhizosphere Gram-Positive Bacteria from Ibervillea sonorae (S. Watson) Greene against L5178Y-R Lymphoma Cells Open
Plant-associated microorganisms represent a potential source of new antitumor compounds. The aim of the present study was to isolate endophytic and rhizosphere Gram-positive bacteria from Ibervillea sonorae and produce extracts with antitu…
View article: In Vitro Tumor Cell Growth Inhibition Induced by Lophocereus marginatus (DC.) S. Arias and Terrazas Endophytic Fungi Extracts
In Vitro Tumor Cell Growth Inhibition Induced by Lophocereus marginatus (DC.) S. Arias and Terrazas Endophytic Fungi Extracts Open
Endophytic fungi have become potential sources of antitumor agents, particularly against antineoplastic-resistant cancer cells, with marginal or nil adverse effects for the oncological patient. Endophytic fungi were isolated from stems of …
View article: In Vitro Antitumor Activity of Endophytic Fungi Isolated From the Mexican Cactus Pachycereus Marginatus (DC.) Britton &amp; Ros
In Vitro Antitumor Activity of Endophytic Fungi Isolated From the Mexican Cactus Pachycereus Marginatus (DC.) Britton & Ros Open
Background: Arid zone plants such as cacti are known to harbor diverse groups of endophytic fungi, which represent potential sources of new compounds with anticancer properties. In the present study we isolated, identified, and characteriz…
View article: Molecular detection of equine infectious anemia virus in clinically normal, seronegative horses in an endemic area of Mexico
Molecular detection of equine infectious anemia virus in clinically normal, seronegative horses in an endemic area of Mexico Open
Equine infectious anemia (EIA) is a highly infectious disease in members of the Equidae family, caused by equine infectious anemia virus (EIAV). The disease severity ranges from subclinical to acute or chronic, and causes significant econo…
View article: Semi-pilot production of xanthan gum using nejayote as culture medium substrate
Semi-pilot production of xanthan gum using nejayote as culture medium substrate Open
Background: Xanthan gum is an industrialized polysaccharide produced by Xanthomonas genus. Alternative carbon sources for Xanthomonas culturing may help reducing its production cost. Nejayote , a residue from maize nixtamalization process,…
View article: Human Enteric Circulating Viruses and Co-infections Among Hospitalized Children with Severe Acute Gastroenteritis in Chihuahua, Mexico, During 2010 - 2011
Human Enteric Circulating Viruses and Co-infections Among Hospitalized Children with Severe Acute Gastroenteritis in Chihuahua, Mexico, During 2010 - 2011 Open
Background: Rotavirus has been considered the main causal agent of gastroenteritis worldwide. However, after rotavirus vaccine implementation, new reports have revealed the prevalence of other viral gastroenteritis agents such as norovirus…
View article: Streptophyta and Acetic Acid Bacteria Succession Promoted by Brass in Slow Sand Filter System Schmutzdeckes
Streptophyta and Acetic Acid Bacteria Succession Promoted by Brass in Slow Sand Filter System Schmutzdeckes Open
Macro- and microorganism activities are important for the effectiveness of the slow sand filtration (SSF), where native microorganisms remove contaminants mainly by substrate competition, predation, and antagonism. The aim of the present s…