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Exosomes form tunneling nanotubes (TUNTs) in the blood-brain barrier: A nano-anatomical perspective of barrier genesis
(Frontiers Media, 2022)
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a robust interface between the blood
and the central nervous system. Barrier type endothelium is able to limit
paracellular (PC) movement, relegating molecular flux to the transendothel ...
The stability and anti-angiogenic properties of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (tio2nps) using caco-2 cells
(MDPI, 2022)
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NPs) are found in a wide range of products such
as sunscreen, paints, toothpaste and cosmetics due to their white pigment and high refractive
index. These wide-ranging applications ...
Green tea (Camellia sinensis) aqueous extract improved human spermatozoa functions in vitro
(ResearchGate, 2022)
Background: Idiopathic causes of infertility is associated with oxidative stress. Antioxidants are known to scavenge the excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Green tea (Camellia sinensis) contains polyphenols ...
Face-to-face versus online-based lectures: A covid-19 induced study on assessments
(Frontiers Media, 2022)
There is much debate regarding the impact of COVID-induced
lockdown on the standard of assessments, mainly since students were assessed
at home via an online assessment platform. Regular orthodox lectures and
assessments ...
Impact of body composition analysis on male sexual function: A metabolic age study
(Frontiers Media, 2023)
Metabolic Age (MetAge) and body composition analysis may reflect
an individual’s metabolic status, which is believed to influence male sexual and
gonadal functions. Although erectile dysfunction (ED) and hypogonadism ...
Human coronavirus research: 20 years since the SARS-CoV outbreak
(Frontiers Media, 2022)
This Editorial introduces 10 articles published in a Special Issue highlighting human
coronavirus (hCoV) research on the twentieth anniversary of the outbreak of severe
acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in late 2002. ...
Impact of Varicocele Repair on Semen Parameters in Infertile Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(Korean Society for Sexual Medicine and Andrology, 2023)
Purpose: Despite the significant role of varicocele in the pathogenesis of male infertility, the impact of varicocele repair (VR) on conventional semen parameters remains controversial. Only a few systematic reviews and ...
The impact of Covid-19 vaccines on male semen parameters: A retrospective cohort study
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 and the subsequent COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the development of adequate vaccines. Despite vaccines being demonstrated to be safe and effective for preventing severe disease and death, ...
Impact of body composition analysis on male sexual function: A metabolic age study
(Frontiers, 2023)
Metabolic Age (MetAge) and body composition analysis may reflect
an individual’s metabolic status, which is believed to influence male sexual and
gonadal functions. Although erectile dysfunction (ED) and hypogonadism ...
Real-time assessment of interspecies candida biofilm formation
(Bentham Open, 2022-12-30)
Background:
Candida infections are responsible for increased morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients, with Candida having the ability to form highly structured biofilms that protect them from the external ...