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Pharmacological study of edema induced by venom of the snake Bothrops asper (terciopelo) in mice
(1995-01)The effect of several drugs on the edema-forming activity of Bothrops asper venom was studied plethysmographically using the mouse foot pad assay. Bothrops asper venom induced a dose-dependent edema which developed rapidly ... -
Phenotypes controlled by the Brucella abortus two component system BvrR/BvrS are differentially impacted by BvrR phosphorylation
(2023-04)Brucella abortus is a zoonotic pathogen whose virulence depends on its ability to survive intracellularly at the endoplasmic reticulum derived compartment. The two-component system BvrR/BvrS (BvrRS) is essential for ... -
Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteroides, Parabacteroides spp., and Pseudoflavonifractor from a Costa Rican Hospital
(2014-09)Multidrug resistance in Bacteroides spp. and related genera is uncommon and has not been described in Latin America until now. We studied phenotypically and genotypically the multidrug resistance of 10 clinical strains of ... -
Phenotypic identification of over 1000 isolates of anaerobic bacteria recovered between 1999 and 2008 in a major Costa Rican hospital
(2011-07)Because of limitations in infrastructure, the aetiology of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria is seldom determined in clinical laboratories of developing countries. This study reports on the identification of 1010 ... -
Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase/Akt Pathway Targets Acetylation of Smad3 through Smad3/CREB-binding Protein Interaction: Contribution to transforming growth factor 1-induced epstein-barr virus reactivation
(THE JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY 284(36), pp. 23912–23924, 2009-09-04)Epstein-Barr virus, a ubiquitous human herpesvirus, is associated with the development of carcinomas and lymphomas. We previously showed that transforming growth factor 1 (TGF- 1) mediated the virus to enter the lytic ... -
Phospholipase A2 and inflammation
(1995)Increased expression of secreted group II phospholipase A 2 (sPLA2) is associated with inflammation 1.This enzyme can promote a variety of potentially harmful events, which have been attributed to its catalytic activity. ... -
Phospholipase A2 enhances the endothelial cell detachment effect of a snake venom metalloproteinase in the absence of catalysis
(2015-10-05)Microvessel disruption leading to hemorrhage stands among the most dangerous consequences of envenomings by snakes of the family Viperidae. A PIII metalloproteinase (SVMP), balteragin, purified from the venom of the snake ... -
Phospholipase A2 myotoxins from Bothrops snake venoms
(1995-11)The genus Bothrops is distributed over all Latin America, From Mexico to Argentina, and comprises nearly 31 species of snake. In most of these countries, Bothrops spp. cause the majority of snake bit envenomations, which ... -
Phospholipase A2 myotoxins from Bothrops snake venoms [Artículo de revisión]
(1995-11)Several myotoxins have been isolated from Bothrops snake venoms during the last 10 years. All of them are group II basic phospholipases A2, although some lack enzymatic activity (i.e. Lys-49 variants). These myotoxins ... -
Phospholipases A2 From Viperidae Snake Venoms: How do They Induce Skeletal Muscle Damage?
(Acta Chim. Slov., 58, 647–659, 2011, 2011)Phospholipases A2 (PLA2s) are abundant components in snake venoms, which play important toxic roles. This review focuses on group II PLA2s endowed with myotoxic effects, present in Viperidae venoms. These PLA2s are ... -
Phospholipases a2 from Viperidae snakes: Differences in membranotropic activity between enzymatically active toxin and its inactive isoforms
(Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Biomembranes vol 1848: 463–468, 2015-02)We describe the interaction of various phospholipases A2 (PLA2) from snake venoms of the family Viperidae (Macrovipera lebetina obtusa, Vipera ursinii renardi, Bothrops asper) with giant unilamellar vesicles (GUVs) composed ... -
Phospholipases A2: Unveiling the secrets of a functionally versatile group of snake venom toxins
(2013-02)Phospholipases A2 (PLA2s) are abundant components of snake venoms, where they play toxic and digestive roles. Despite having a similar three-dimensional structure, venom PLA2s exert an amazing variety of toxic and ... -
Phylogenetic analyses of antibiotic-producing Streptomyces sp. isolates obtained from the stingless-bee Tetragonisca angustula (Apidae: Meliponini)
(2019)Many insects have been associated with actinobacteria in protective symbiosis where antimicrobial metabolites inhibit host pathogens. However, the microbiota of neotropical insects such as the stingless-bee Tetragonisca ... -
Physical characteristics of nano-Hydroxyapatite Pickering-emulsions and their adjuvant activity on the antibody response towards the Bothros asper snake venom
(2019)Emulsions are crucial in the treatment of snake bites to bust the antibody response of the inmunogen. The widely used Freund's emulsion typically combines 50/50 water-oil (W/O) phase. However, its use is limited because ... -
Physicochemical characterization of Jicaro seeds (Crescentia alata H.B.K.): a novel protein-rich and oleaginous seed
(2017-03)Jicaro (Crescentia alata) is a tropical tree native to Mesoamerica well adapted to severe drought conditions. The seeds of the fruits were analyzed for protein, fatty acid, dietary fiber, phytate, polyphenol, tannin, ... -
Pitfalls to avoid when using phage display for snake toxins
(2017-02)Antivenoms against bites and stings from snakes, spiders, and scorpions are associated with immunological side effects and high cost of production, since these therapies are still derived from the serum of hyper-immunized ... -
Plan de mejora de procesos de fase preanalítica en el laboratorio clínico “Clodomiro Picado Twight” del Hospital San Juan de Dios de Costa Rica durante el período diciembre 2022-abril 2023
(2023)Introducción: Los laboratorios clínicos constituyen establecimientos que llevan a cabo análisis a muestras de índole biológico. El procesamiento se encuentra dividido en tres fases: la fase preanalítica, la fase analítica ... -
Plan para la implementación de tetanalgesia como método de analgesia no farmacológica en procedimientos de extracción sanguínea en el Laboratorio Clínico del Hospital Nacional de Niños de la Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social
(2023)Los recién nacidos y lactantes pequeños son capaces de experimentar dolor desde la semana veinticinco de edad gestacional. Recientemente, se han estudiado mecanismos alternativos a los fármacos analgésicos que estimulan ... -
Plan para la implementación del modelo de gestión de calidad EFQM en el Laboratorio Clínico y Banco de Sangre de la Universidad de Costa Rica para su mejora continua en el año 2023
(2023-07)El Laboratorio Clínico y Banco de Sangre de la Universidad de Costa Rica cuenta con más de 15 años de experiencia en el manejo de la calidad bajo el modelo de gestión ISO, el cual es complementario al EFQM, ya que el primero ... -
Plasma lipid levels in 10-to 13-year old Costa Rican elementary schoolchildren
(2000-09)An adverse lipid profile is a major risk factor for atherosclerosis. This study evaluated the lipid profiles of 683 schoolchildren aged 10 to 13 years. The prevalence of both high LDL and high total cholesterol levels was ...