A tripeptide (Lys-Pro-Val) derived from alpha-MSH, studied for its anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and gut protective properties.
BACKGROUND: Medical thoracoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure with high diagnostic yield in undiagnosed exudative pleural effusions. There is limited data on its efficacy and safety from high-volume tertiary centers in India, considering the cha…
The pursuit of pharmacological enhancement in sport has evolved from the widespread use of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) to novel agents such as peptides and peptide analogues. Marketed as more selective and ostensibly safer alternatives, peptid…
NLRP3 functions as a critical intracellular danger sensor for inflammasome activation, playing a crucial role in autoimmune diseases. Vitiligo progression has been linked to NLRP3, yet its specific involvement in melanocytes of vitiligo remains poorl…
UNLABELLED: Hepatocellular steatosis, an early stage within the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) spectrum, is characterized by excessive lipid accumulation and oxidative stress in hepatocytes. This study examined the protective role of Lysin…
UNLABELLED: Rice microbiome plays a critical role in the growth, health, stress tolerance, nutrient uptake, root development, and productivity of its host. In this study, advanced machine learning algorithms were applied to analyze the genomic data f…
Consensus-based recommendations (CBRs) are essential for health care decision-making when evidence is limited or conflicting. They can be developed using established methodologies such as the Delphi technique, the nominal group technique (NGT), and t…
Oral delivery of peptide therapeutics remains challenging due to gastrointestinal (GI) degradation and poor intestinal absorption. Here, we propose a self-immolative peptide prodrug conjugate (SIPPC) platform for inflammation-targeted oral delivery,…
Although oral delivery of therapeutic agents offers numerous benefits, its application is limited due to the digestive tract's harsh conditions (e.g., strong acidity and high osmolarity), which impair activity and create challenges in achieving targe…
Conducting high-quality clinical research requires collaborative, interdisciplinary efforts, sustained institutional leadership, and adequate financial support - resources that are unfortunately insufficient across much of Latin America. This situati…
ABSTRACT: This study compared the efficacy and safety of two highly purified (HP) human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG) preparations, Gynogen HP and Menopur, in women undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) for in vitro fertilization (IVF). A m…
Wound healing is a complex and dynamic process that requires the coordination of cellular, molecular, and physiological events to restore tissue integrity. Despite notable advances in treatment strategies, optimizing healing outcomes, particularly in…
BACKGROUND: Neonatal brain injury is a major global health challenge, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), where access to specialized care remains limited. Technology-driven neuroprotective strategies may allow the d…
This work reports a simple yet unique way of tailoring the morphology of M-type Strontium Hexaferrite, SrFeO(SFO) particles inside the nanofibers. The reported materials were synthesized by the polymer-sol-assisted electrospinning technique followed…
Airborne particulate matter (PM) poses a major environmental risk that impairs skin health by triggering oxidative stress, inflammation, and cell death. In this study, we investigated the protective effects of Lysine-Proline-Valine (KPV)-an endogenou…
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are chronic disorders affecting the gastrointestinal tract, causing severe inflammation and tissue damage. Current treatments often have adverse effects, underscoring the need for alternatives. This article is a sho…
BACKGROUND: Split kidney function (SKF) is critical for treatment decision in pediatric patients with hydronephrosis and is commonly measured using renal scintigraphy (RS). Non-contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance urography (NCE-MRU) is increasingly…
INTRODUCTION: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), as a chronic and recurrent inflammatory bowel diseases with limited therapeutic outcomes, is characterized by immune disorders and intestinal barrier dysfunction. Currently, the most medications used to…
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death globally, and vascular calcification (VC) is an important independent risk factor for predicting CVD. Currently, there are no established therapeutic strategies for the treatment of VC. Althoug…
The pathogenesis of ulcerative colitis (UC) is associated with the shedding of the gut mucus. Herein, inspired by the biological functions of mucus, growth factors-loaded in situ hydrogel (PHE-EK) was designed for UC treatment by integrating dihydroc…
Current treatments for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatment consist of anti-inflammatory products. In this study, we sought to induce the physiological secretion of glucagon-like peptide 2, a peptide with intestinal growth-promoting activity, v…