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View article: Influence of Dietary and Ruminal Factors on Microbial and Non-Microbial Nitrogen Flows to the Small Intestine in Lactating Dairy Cows: A Meta-Analysis
Influence of Dietary and Ruminal Factors on Microbial and Non-Microbial Nitrogen Flows to the Small Intestine in Lactating Dairy Cows: A Meta-Analysis Open
Improving nitrogen efficiency in dairy cattle requires a better understanding of the dietary and ruminal factors that regulate nitrogen partitioning. This meta-analysis evaluated the effects of ruminal pH and dietary characteristics on mic…
View article: PSV-28 Effects of various adaptation protocols on performance and carcass traits of Nellore bulls in a pasture-based finishing system.
PSV-28 Effects of various adaptation protocols on performance and carcass traits of Nellore bulls in a pasture-based finishing system. Open
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of various adaptation protocols for a pasture-based finishing system on the performance and carcass traits of Nellore bulls. Twenty-eight Nellore bulls were blocked according to initial body weight …
View article: Comparative analysis of ALA mediated sonodynamic therapy considering tumor size, light combination and ultrasound delivery in murine cutaneous melanoma
Comparative analysis of ALA mediated sonodynamic therapy considering tumor size, light combination and ultrasound delivery in murine cutaneous melanoma Open
Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) is a non-invasive alternative treatment for cancer. However, its effects on early-stage and intradermally implanted melanoma remain underexplored. Here, we investigated the in vivo effects of 5-aminolevulinic acid…
View article: Optimizing Photosensitizer Delivery for Effective Photodynamic Inactivation of Klebsiella pneumoniae Under Lung Surfactant Conditions
Optimizing Photosensitizer Delivery for Effective Photodynamic Inactivation of Klebsiella pneumoniae Under Lung Surfactant Conditions Open
Klebsiella pneumoniae is a Gram-negative, encapsulated bacterium recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a critical priority for new therapeutic strategies due to its increasing multidrug resistance (MDR). Antimicrobial photod…
View article: Synergistic Tetracycline–Curcumin Association in Biocompatible PCL Nanostructured Wound Dressings
Synergistic Tetracycline–Curcumin Association in Biocompatible PCL Nanostructured Wound Dressings Open
Open injuries, resulting from skin tissue ruptures, can expose the human body to pathogenic bacteria, presenting a significant risk for hospitalized patients and individuals with compromised immune systems. At the same time, developing alt…
View article: Science and Engineering for What? A Large-Scale Analysis of Students' Projects in Science Fairs
Science and Engineering for What? A Large-Scale Analysis of Students' Projects in Science Fairs Open
Science and Engineering fairs offer K-12 students opportunities to engage\nwith authentic STEM practices. Particularly, students are given the chance to\nexperience authentic and open inquiry processes, by defining which themes,\nquestions…
View article: Effects on Colonization Factors and Mechanisms Involved in Antimicrobial Sonophotodynamic Inactivation Mediated by Curcumin
Effects on Colonization Factors and Mechanisms Involved in Antimicrobial Sonophotodynamic Inactivation Mediated by Curcumin Open
Photodynamic (PDI) and sonodynamic (SDI) inactivation have been successfully employed as antimicrobial treatments. Moreover, sonophotodynamic inactivation (SPDI), which is the simultaneous application of PDI and SDI, has demonstrated great…
View article: Effects on Virulence Factors and Mechanisms Involved in Antimicrobial Sonophotodynamic Therapy Mediated by Curcumin
Effects on Virulence Factors and Mechanisms Involved in Antimicrobial Sonophotodynamic Therapy Mediated by Curcumin Open
Due to the progression of antimicrobial resistance, Photodynamic (aPDT) and Sonodynamic (SDT) Therapies arose as promising approaches for microbial control. Recently, the combination of both therapies, called Sonophotodynamic Therapy (SPDT…
View article: Porphyrin nanoemulsion for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy: effective delivery to inactivate biofilm-related infections
Porphyrin nanoemulsion for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy: effective delivery to inactivate biofilm-related infections Open
The management of biofilm-related infections is a challenge in healthcare, and antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is a powerful tool that has demonstrated a broad-spectrum activity. Nanotechnology has been used to increase the aPDT …
View article: Randomized and Controlled Clinical Studies on Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy: An Overview
Randomized and Controlled Clinical Studies on Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy: An Overview Open
The emergence of drug-resistant bacteria is considered a critical public health problem. The need to establish alternative approaches to countering resistant microorganisms is unquestionable in overcoming this problem. Among emerging alter…
View article: One-Pot Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Carbon Dots and in vivo and in vitro Antimicrobial Photodynamic Applications
One-Pot Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Carbon Dots and in vivo and in vitro Antimicrobial Photodynamic Applications Open
Graphical Abstract Brief description of the procedures carried out in this study. In vivo and in vitro antibacterial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) studies, where aPDT mediated by C-DOTS and blue LED light against S. aureus was evaluated.
View article: Strategies to Improve the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Photodynamic, Sonodynamic, and Sonophotodynamic Therapies
Strategies to Improve the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Photodynamic, Sonodynamic, and Sonophotodynamic Therapies Open
Background and Objectives This work evaluated antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (PDT), sonodynamic therapy (SDT), and the association of both therapies (sonophotodynamic therapy [SPDT]), mediated by curcumin (Cur) against Staphylococcus a…
View article: Photodithazine-mediated antimicrobial photodynamic therapy against fluconazole-resistant Candida albicans in vivo
Photodithazine-mediated antimicrobial photodynamic therapy against fluconazole-resistant Candida albicans in vivo Open
This study evaluated the efficacy of antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (aPDT) against fluconazole-resistant Candida albicans in a murine model of oral candidosis. Mice were inoculated with two clinical isolates (R10, R15) and one referenc…
View article: Antimicrobial sonodynamic and photodynamic therapies against<i>Candida albicans</i>
Antimicrobial sonodynamic and photodynamic therapies against<i>Candida albicans</i> Open
Candida albicans biofilms exhibit unique characteristics and are highly resistant to antifungal agents. Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is an alternative treatment limited to treating superficial infections due to the poor light …
View article: Treatment of Oral Candidiasis Using Photodithazine®- Mediated Photodynamic Therapy In Vivo
Treatment of Oral Candidiasis Using Photodithazine®- Mediated Photodynamic Therapy In Vivo Open
This study evaluated the effectiveness of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) in the treatment of oral candidiasis in a murine model using Photodithazine® (PDZ). This model of oral candidiasis was developed to allow the monitoring of…