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Amyloid β1–42 Oligomers Induce Galectin–1S8 O–GlcNAcylation Leading to Microglia Migration
(MDPI, 2023-07-17)
Protein O–GlcNAcylation has been associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The O–GlcNAcylation of the Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP) regulates both the trafficking and the processing of ...
Alterations of Oligodendrocyte and Myelin Energy Metabolism in Multiple Sclerosis
(MDPI, 2023-08-18)
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS), characterized by demyelination and neurodegeneration. Oligodendrocytes play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of myelin, ...
A Multi-Criteria Analysis GIS Tool for Measuring the Vulnerability of the Residential Stock Based on Multidimensional Indices
(MDPI, 2023-08-04)
There is extensive scientific evidence showing that the characteristics of the urban and residential environment directly affect people’s quality of life and health. In this framework, numerous building renovation policies ...
Co-Existence of blaNDM-1, blaOXA-23, blaOXA-64, blaPER-7 and blaADC-57 in a Clinical Isolate of Acinetobacter baumannii from Alexandria, Egypt
(MDPI, 2023-08-07)
The increasing rates of antimicrobial resistance among carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in the Middle East and North Africa are one of the major concerns for healthcare settings. We characterised the first A. ...
Beneficial Effects of Opuntia spp. on Liver Health
(MDPI, 2023-05-29)
The genus Opuntia spp. includes plants capable of growing in arid, temperate and tropical climates. The vast majority of wild species grow in Mexico, but O. ficus-indica (prickly pear or nopal) is cultivated around the ...
Assessing Industrial Communication Protocols to Bridge the Gap between Machine Tools and Software Monitoring
(MDPI, 2023-06-18)
Industrial communication protocols are protocols used to interconnect systems, interfaces, and machines in industrial environments. With the advent of hyper-connected factories, the role of these protocols is gaining ...
Comparison of Sports Performance and Kinanthropometric Profiles of Elite Female Basketball and Volleyball Players over the Course of a Competitive Season
(MDPI, 2023-07-17)
In order to maximize sports performance of team sportswomen, knowledge of the player’s characteristics in terms of different aspects and at different times of the season is needed. While the anthropometric and physical ...
Artificial Intelligence Opportunities to Diagnose Degradation Modes for Safety Operation in Lithium Batteries
(MDPI, 2023-07-21)
The degradation and safety study of lithium-ion batteries is becoming increasingly important given that these batteries are widely used not only in electronic devices but also in automotive vehicles. Consequently, the ...
Beyond the Power of Audio in Native Transmedia Storytelling: Synergies between Fiction and Reality
(MDPI, 2023-06-12)
This paper analyses a transmedia universe featuring a web series revolving around interpersonal relations and gender issues, which was then expanded using a musical podcast and a live concert. The project aims to discover ...
Calculation of Linear Buckling Load for Frames Modeled with One-Finite-Element Beams and Columns
(MDPI, 2023-05-30)
Critical linear buckling load calculation is one of the possible ways to check structural stability. Structural analysis programs usually model beams and columns with just one element, but this is not enough to obtain an ...