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Mucosal Melanoma: Mechanisms Of Its Etiology, Progression, Resistance And Therapy, Sofie-Yasmin Hassan, Thomas W. Flanagan, Sarah-Lilly Hassan, Sybille Facca, Youssef Haikel, Mohamed Hassan
Mucosal Melanoma: Mechanisms Of Its Etiology, Progression, Resistance And Therapy, Sofie-Yasmin Hassan, Thomas W. Flanagan, Sarah-Lilly Hassan, Sybille Facca, Youssef Haikel, Mohamed Hassan
School of Graduate Studies Faculty Publications
Mucosal melanoma (MM) is a rare, aggressive cancer whose incidence has increased continuously over the years. This subtype of melanoma arises from melanocytes on hairless surfaces, typically in the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and urogenital tract. The most common sites of occurrence include the head and neck, the anorectal region, and the vulvovaginal region, while the rare sites of MM are the urinary tract and the upper and lower GI tract, including the esophagus, duodenum and the gallbladder. MM arises in melanocytes of the ectodermal mucosa that originate from neural crest cells and migrate through embryonic mesenchyme to their …
Computational Insights Into The Structural Basis For Reduced Hepatotoxicity Of Novel Nonopioid Analgesics, Claire Coderch, Hernan A. Bazán, Nicolas G. Bazan, Bhattacharjee Surjyadipta, Julio Alvarez-Builla, Beatriz De Pascual-Teresa
Computational Insights Into The Structural Basis For Reduced Hepatotoxicity Of Novel Nonopioid Analgesics, Claire Coderch, Hernan A. Bazán, Nicolas G. Bazan, Bhattacharjee Surjyadipta, Julio Alvarez-Builla, Beatriz De Pascual-Teresa
School of Graduate Studies Faculty Publications
Acetaminophen (ApAP) toxicity arises from the reactive intermediate N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine (NAPQI), a degradation product known to cause significant liver damage and kidney injury. This toxicity is a major concern associated with the widespread use of ApAP, a commonly used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. To address this important issue, a series of novel nonopioid analgesic candidates with reduced toxicity have been recently reported. However, the molecular and atomic-level mechanisms underlying their decreased toxicity remain largely unexplored. In this study, computational analyses is performed to investigate the dynamic behavior, physicochemical properties, and ligand-receptor interactions of these new chemical entities (NCEs). The findings provide …
Meca In Streptococcus Mutans Is A Multi-Functional Protein, Kassapa Ellepola, Robert C. Shields, Jessica K. Kajfasz, Hua Zhang, Jose A. Lemos, Hui Wu, Zezhang T. Wen
Meca In Streptococcus Mutans Is A Multi-Functional Protein, Kassapa Ellepola, Robert C. Shields, Jessica K. Kajfasz, Hua Zhang, Jose A. Lemos, Hui Wu, Zezhang T. Wen
School of Dentistry Faculty Publications
UNLABELLED: Our recent studies have shown that deficiency of MecA in Streptococcus mutans significantly affects cell division, growth, and biofilm formation. In this study, an in vitro mixed-species model, proteomics, and affinity pull-down assays were used to further characterize the MecA-mediated regulation in S. mutans. The results showed that compared with the wild type, UA159, the mecA mutant significantly reduced its production of glucans and weakened its ability to facilitate mixed-species biofilm formation. Relative to the wild type, the mecA mutant also displayed unique characteristics, including colony morphology, growth rate, and biofilm formation that did not fully resemble any of …
Optimizing Antibiotic Durations Of Therapy In Pediatric Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Gregory Cook, Shubho Sarkar
Optimizing Antibiotic Durations Of Therapy In Pediatric Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Gregory Cook, Shubho Sarkar
School of Medicine Faculty Publications
Infectious Diseases Week, IDWeek 2023, October 11-15, 2023, Boston, MA
One Vs Three Weekly Doses Of Benzathine Penicillin G For Treatment Of Early Syphilis In Persons With And Without Hiv: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial (Rct), Edward W. Hook, Kimberly Workowski, Jodie A. Dionne, Candice J. Mcneil, Stephanie N. Taylor, Batteiger Teresa, Julia C. Dombrowski, Kenneth H. Mayer, Arlene C. Seña, Harold C. Wiesenfeld, Charlotte Perlowski, Lori Newman, Chunming Zhu, Jorge E. Mejia-Galvis
One Vs Three Weekly Doses Of Benzathine Penicillin G For Treatment Of Early Syphilis In Persons With And Without Hiv: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial (Rct), Edward W. Hook, Kimberly Workowski, Jodie A. Dionne, Candice J. Mcneil, Stephanie N. Taylor, Batteiger Teresa, Julia C. Dombrowski, Kenneth H. Mayer, Arlene C. Seña, Harold C. Wiesenfeld, Charlotte Perlowski, Lori Newman, Chunming Zhu, Jorge E. Mejia-Galvis
School of Medicine Faculty Publications
Infectious Diseases Week, IDWeek 2023, October 11-15, 2023, Boston, MA
Promising Changes In Antibiotic Utilization Associated With Implementation Of Rapid Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing For Bloodstream Infection, Tat Yau, Michelle Blyth, Julio E. Figueroa Ii
Promising Changes In Antibiotic Utilization Associated With Implementation Of Rapid Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing For Bloodstream Infection, Tat Yau, Michelle Blyth, Julio E. Figueroa Ii
School of Medicine Faculty Publications
Infectious Diseases Week, IDWeek 2023, October 11-15, 2023, Boston, MA
Impact Of Alcohol On Bone Health In People Living With Hiv: Integrating Clinical Data From Serum Bone Markers With Morphometric Analysis In A Non-Human Primate Model, Alexandra Denys, Allison Norman, Daniel S. Perrien, Larry J. Suva, Liz Simon, Lee S. Mcdaniel, Tekeda Ferguson, Kim Pedersen, David Welsh, Patricia E. Molina, Martin J.J. Ronis
Impact Of Alcohol On Bone Health In People Living With Hiv: Integrating Clinical Data From Serum Bone Markers With Morphometric Analysis In A Non-Human Primate Model, Alexandra Denys, Allison Norman, Daniel S. Perrien, Larry J. Suva, Liz Simon, Lee S. Mcdaniel, Tekeda Ferguson, Kim Pedersen, David Welsh, Patricia E. Molina, Martin J.J. Ronis
School of Medicine Faculty Publications
People living with HIV (PLWH) represent a vulnerable population to adverse musculoskeletal outcomes due to HIV infection, antiretroviral therapy (ART), and at-risk alcohol use. Developing measures to prevent skeletal degeneration in this group requires a grasp of the relationship between alcohol use and low bone mass in both the PLWH population and its constituents as defined by sex, age, and race. We examined the association of alcohol use with serum biochemical markers of bone health in a diverse cohort of PLWH enrolled in the New Orleans Alcohol Use in HIV (NOAH) study. To explore the effects of alcohol on bone …