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Anti-inflammatory effect of Capuli cherry against LPS-induced cytotoxic damage in RAW 264.7 macrophages
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Capuli cherry (Prunus serotina Ehr. subsp. capuli (Cav.) McVaugh) fruits from the inter-Andean region of Ecuador were analysed to determine their bioactive compounds content, total antioxidant capacity, radical scavenging activity and their anti-inflammatory and protective effects against the cytotoxic damage mediated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in RAW 264.7 macrophages. Capuli fruits proved to be a natural source of bioactive compounds such as anthocyanins, vitamin C and β-carotene as well as...
Data on body weight and liver functionality in aged rats fed an enriched strawberry diet
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Here, we present new original data on the effects of strawberry consumption on body weight and liver status of aged rats. Wistar rats aged 19–21 months were fed a strawberry enriched diet prepared by substituting 15% of the total calories with freeze-dried strawberry powder for two months. Body weight, plasma biomarkers of liver injury (alanine transferase, aspartate aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase) and liver histological analysis were assessed. These data indicate that strawberry...
Hepatoprotective effects of raspberry (Rubus coreanus Miq.) seed oil and its major constituents
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Raspberry seed is a massive byproduct of raspberry juice and wine but usually discarded. The present study employed a microwave-assisted method for extraction of raspberry seed oil (RSO). The results revealed that omega-6 fatty acids (linoleic acid and γ-linolenic acid) were the major constituents in RSO. Cellular antioxidant enzyme activity such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and catalase (CAT) were investigated in HepG2 cells treated with RSO. Induction of the...
Promising Health Benefits of the Strawberry: A Focus on Clinical Studies
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The potential health benefits associated with dietary intake of fruits have attracted increasing interest. Among berries, the strawberry is a rich source of several nutritive and non-nutritive bioactive compounds, which are implicated in various health-promoting and disease preventive effects. A plethora of studies have examined the benefits of strawberry consumption, such as prevention of inflammation disorders and oxidative stress, reduction of obesity related disorders and heart disease risk...
Polyphenol-rich strawberry extract (PRSE) shows in vitro and in vivo biological activity against invasive breast cancer cells
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
We describe the biological effects of a polyphenol-rich strawberry extract (PRSE), obtained from the “Alba” variety, on the highly aggressive and invasive basal-like breast cancer cell line A17. Dose-response and time-course experiments showed that PRSE is able to decrease the cellular viability of A17 cells in a time- and dose-dependent manner. PRSE effect on cell survival was investigated in other tumor and normal cell lines of both mouse and human origin, demonstrating that PRSE is more...
The Healthy Effects of Strawberry Polyphenols: Which Strategy behind Antioxidant Capacity?
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Current evidence indicates that the consumption of strawberries, a natural source of a wide range of nutritive and bioactive compounds, is associated with the prevention and improvement of chronic-degenerative diseases.. Studies involving cells and animals provide evidence on the anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic and antiproliferative activity of the strawberry. Epidemiological and clinical studies demonstrate that its acute consumption increases plasma antioxidant capacity, improves...
The genetic aspects of berries: from field to health
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Berries are a relevant source of micronutrients and nonessential phytochemicals, such as polyphenol compounds, that play a synergistic and cumulative role in human health promotion. Several systematic analyses showed that berry phenolics are able to detoxify reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, blocking their production, to intervene in the cell cycle, participating in the transduction and expression of genes involved in apoptosis, and to repair oxidative DNA damage. As a consequence, the...
Associations between Sleep, Cortisol Regulation, and Diet: Possible Implications for the Risk of Alzheimer Disease
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Accumulation of proteinaceous amyloid β plaques and tau oligomers may occur several years before the onset of Alzheimer disease (AD). Under normal circumstances, misfolded proteins get cleared by proteasome degradation, autophagy, and the recently discovered brain glymphatic system, an astroglial-mediated interstitial fluid bulk flow. It has been shown that the activity of the glymphatic system is higher during sleep and disengaged or low during wakefulness. As a consequence, poor sleep quality...
Role of gut microbiota and nutrients in amyloid formation and pathogenesis of Alzheimer disease
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
It has been hypothesized that alterations in the composition of the gut microbiota might be associated with the onset of certain human pathologies, such as Alzheimer disease, a neurodegenerative syndrome associated with cerebral accumulation of amyloid-β fibrils. It has been shown that bacteria populating the gut microbiota can release significant amounts of amyloids and lipopolysaccharides, which might play a role in the modulation of signaling pathways and the production of proinflammatory...
Metformin and caloric restriction induce an AMPK-dependent restoration of mitochondrial dysfunction in fibroblasts from Fibromyalgia patients
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Impaired AMPK is associated with a wide spectrum of clinical and pathological conditions, ranging from obesity, altered responses to exercise or metabolic syndrome, to inflammation, disturbed mitochondrial biogenesis and defective response to energy stress. Fibromyalgia (FM) is a world-wide diffused musculoskeletal chronic pain condition that affects up to 5% of the general population and comprises all the above mentioned pathophysiological states. Here, we tested the involvement of AMPK...
Lipophilic antioxidants prevent lipopolysaccharide-induced mitochondrial dysfunction through mitochondrial biogenesis improvement
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Oxidative stress is implicated in several infectious diseases. In this regard, lipopolysaccharide (LPS), an endotoxic component, induces mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress in several pathological events such as periodontal disease or sepsis. In our experiments, LPS-treated fibroblasts provoked increased oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, reduced oxygen consumption and mitochondrial biogenesis. After comparing coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and N-acetylcysteine (NAC), we observed a...
Role of Environmental Chemicals, Processed Food Derivatives, and Nutrients in the Induction of Carcinogenesis
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
In recent years it has been hypothesized that cancer stem cells (CSCs) are the actual driving force of tumor formation, highlighting the need to specifically target CSCs to successfully eradicate cancer growth and recurrence. Particularly, the deregulation of physiological signaling pathways controlling stem cell proliferation, self-renewal, differentiation, and metabolism is currently considered as one of the leading determinants of cancer formation. Given their peculiar, slow-dividing...
Lipid Accumulation in HepG2 Cells Is Attenuated by Strawberry Extract through AMPK Activation
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Regulation of lipid metabolism is essential for treatment and prevention of several chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases, which are responsible for most deaths worldwide. It has been demonstrated that the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) has a direct impact on lipid metabolism by modulating several downstream-signaling components. The main objective of the present work was to evaluate the in vitro effect of a methanolic strawberry extract on AMPK and its...
Strawberry-Based Cosmetic Formulations Protect Human Dermal Fibroblasts against UVA-Induced Damage
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Extreme exposure of skin to Ultraviolet A (UVA)-radiation may induce a dysregulated production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) which can interact with cellular biomolecules leading to oxidative stress, inflammation, DNA damage, and alteration of cellular molecular pathways, responsible for skin photoaging, hyperplasia, erythema, and cancer. For these reasons, the use of dietary natural bioactive compounds with remarkable antioxidant activity could be a strategic tool to counteract these UVA-...
Anti-inflammatory effect of strawberry extract against LPS-induced stress in RAW 264.7 macrophages
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
A common denominator in the pathogenesis of most chronic inflammatory diseases is the involvement of oxidative stress, related to ROS production by all aerobic organisms. Dietary antioxidants from plant foods represent an efficient strategy to counteract this condition. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the protective effects of strawberry extracts on inflammatory status induced by E. Coli LPS on RAW 264.7 macrophages by measuring the main oxidative and inflammatory biomarkers and...
Protective Effect of Strawberry Extract against Inflammatory Stress Induced in Human Dermal Fibroblasts
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
A protracted pro-inflammatory state is a major contributing factor in the development, progression and complication of the most common chronic pathologies. Fruit and vegetables represent the main sources of dietary antioxidants and their consumption can be considered an efficient tool to counteract inflammatory states. In this context an evaluation of the protective effects of strawberry extracts on inflammatory stress induced by E. coli LPS on human dermal fibroblast cells was performed in...
The healthy effects of strawberry bioactive compounds on molecular pathways related to chronic diseases
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
It is generally accepted that a fruit and vegetable–enriched diet is favorable for human health. The consumption of strawberries, in particular, has been related to the maintenance of well-being and the prevention of several chronic diseases, owing to the high contents of antioxidants and phytochemicals present in the fruit. Several biological effects have been explained through the total antioxidant capacity exerted by these bioactive compounds, but recently more intricate mechanisms have...
The use of natural compounds for the targeting and chemoprevention of ovarian cancer
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Among gynaecological cancers, ovarian cancer represents the leading cause of death in women. Current treatment for ovarian cancer entails surgery followed by combined chemotherapy with platinum and taxane, which are associated, particularly cisplatin, with severe side effects. While this treatment approach appears to be initially effective in a high number of patients, nearly 70% of them suffer a relapse within a few months after initial treatment. Therefore, more effective and better-tolerated...
Chemopreventive and Therapeutic Effects of Edible Berries: A Focus on Colon Cancer Prevention and Treatment
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent diseases across the world. Numerous epidemiological studies indicate that diets rich in fruit, such as berries, provide significant health benefits against several types of cancer, including colon cancer. The anticancer activities of berries are attributed to their high content of phytochemicals and to their relevant antioxidant properties. In vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated that berries and their bioactive components exert therapeutic and...
Strawberry consumption alleviates doxorubicin-induced toxicity by suppressing oxidative stress
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Doxorubicin (Dox), one of the most used chemotherapeutic agents, is known to generate oxidative stress and block DNA synthesis, which result in severe dose-limiting toxicity. A strategy to protect against Dox toxic effects could be to use dietary antioxidants of which fruits and vegetable are a rich source. In this context, strawberry consumption is associated with the maintenance of good health and the prevention of several diseases, thanks to the antioxidant capacities of its bioactive...
Coenzyme Q and Its Role in the Dietary Therapy against Aging
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Coenzyme Q (CoQ) is a naturally occurring molecule located in the hydrophobic domain of the phospholipid bilayer of all biological membranes. Shortly after being discovered, it was recognized as an essential electron transport chain component in mitochondria where it is particularly abundant. Since then, more additional roles in cell physiology have been reported, including antioxidant, signaling, death prevention, and others. It is known that all cells are able to synthesize functionally...
Strawberry as a health promoter: an evidence based review
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Since a high intake of fruits and vegetables is inversely related to the incidence of several degenerative diseases, the importance of a balanced diet in relation to human health has received increased consumer attention worldwide. Strawberries (Fragaria X ananassa, Duch.) are a rich source of a wide variety of nutritive compounds such as sugars, vitamins, and minerals, as well as non-nutritive, bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, anthocyanins and phenolic acids. All of these compounds...
Targeting Glioblastoma with the Use of Phytocompounds and Nanoparticles
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) are extremely lethal and still poorly treated primary brain tumors, characterized by the presence of highly tumorigenic cancer stem cell (CSC) subpopulations, considered responsible for tumor relapse. In order to successfully eradicate GBM growth and recurrence, new anti-cancer strategies selectively targeting CSCs should be designed. CSCs might be eradicated by targeting some of their cell surface markers and transporters, inducing their differentiation, impacting...
Inequality in times of pandemics: How online media are starting to treat the economic consequences of the coronavirus crisis
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
n December 2019, Chinese authorities informed the World Health Organization about a new coronavirus disease that would come to be called Covid-19. The world media began reporting on this new virus and its consequences. However, reports about Covid-19 would not appear in the European and American media until their societies became aware of both the health and economic consequences of Covid-19 in March 2020. This article analyzes the online media coverage of economic inequality. The goal is to...
El tratamiento de la desigualdad económica en cibermedios internacionales: análisis de contenido desde la perspectiva del nuevo sistema híbrido
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
La configuración de la opinión pública es un proceso en el que los medios de comunicación han tenido un papel fundamental. Sin embargo, desde la llegada de Internet, el rol de los medios de comunicación no nativos digitales (legacy media) se ha visto cuestionado debido a la aparición de nuevos actores que han generado el establecimiento de un sistema híbrido de medios, compartiendo este nuevo espacio mediático con los medios tradicionales. En este contexto, el objetivo de este artículo es...
Las relaciones de las influencias en los procesos de producción informativa y sus efectos en la calidad periodística. Una visión desde Latinoamérica
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Este artículo busca determinar cómo los condicionantes de los procesos de producción informativa afectan a la calidad periodística. Para ello, la investigación parte de 120 entrevistas semiestructuradas a periodistas chilenos, ecuatorianos y mexicanos. Los resultados muestran que las rutinas son el elemento determinante en la creación de un periodismo de calidad en el actual ecosistema mediático. Asimismo, se observa el vínculo existente entre los diferentes condicionantes propios de la...
Changes in Motor Competence after a Brief Physical Education Intervention Program in 4 and 5-Year-Old Preschool Children
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Low motor competence (MC) can cause low participation in physical activities in preschool children, and together with a high caloric intake, it can lead to obesity. Interventions on motor skills are effective in the short term to improve MC, therefore the objectives of this study were (1) to investigate the effect of a short six-week program on levels of motor competence in preschool children, and (2) to examine the effects of gender-based intervention. A total of 156 preschool children (5.20...
Effect of a 6-Week Physical Education Intervention on Motor Competence in Pre-School Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The objective of this research was to analyze the impact of an intervention program performed by a specialist in physical education (PE) to contribute to the development of motor competence (MC) in pre-school children with motor development problems. The sample consisted of 28 children (12 from the intervention group and 16 from the control group) aged between 4.1 and 5.9 years (mean = 4.71 ± 0.54) who were in the fifth and sixth grades of pre-school education in two schools from Lugo, Spain....
When Populists Govern the Country: Strategies of Legitimization of Anti-Immigration Policies in Salvini’s Italy
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The study aims at disclosing the narrative of immigration and the construction of the otherness in Italian Interior Minister, Matteo Salvini’s discourse, geared towards the legitimization of anti-immigration policies. For this purpose, the author analyzes a sample of the Italian Interior Minister’s discourses related to three cases of migrant landings, drawing on Proximization Theory, revealing how the concepts of closeness and remoteness are manipulated for the construction of threat and the...
The influence of emotional state on risk perception in pedestrians: A psychophysiological approach
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Traffic accidents involving pedestrians represent one of the most relevant causes of death and injury around the world. Several studies have underlined the role of risk perception as a clear predictor of risky behaviour in pedestrians. However, risk perception is an ability susceptible to be altered as a consequence of some circumstances and psychological issues, such as emotional states. The present research aimed to study the influence of two emotions (happiness and sadness) on risk...
Social cognition, personality dimensions and clinical symptoms as variable predictors in people with polydrug abuse in treatment
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The consumption of substances has been related to difficulties in terms of social cognition and personality. Our objective was to estimate the relationship between social cognition, personality variables and clinical symptoms as variable predictors of addictive behavior. The study included a total of 54 participants from different drug associations in Spain. Statistically significant differences in reaction time in emotional recognition were observed in happiness, disgust, sadness and anger....
Development of the Pedestrian Anger Scale. A Pilot Study
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Anger has been closely related to risky behavior, and this last has been related to road accidents. The current research aimed to develop and validate a self-report questionnaire to measure anger in pedestrians (n = 550, 40.73% male) of a wide age rage (14-65 years, M = 27.91, SD = 13.21). The Parallel Analysis showed that the 15 items of the Pedestrian Anger Scale fitted satisfactorily in a four-factor solution: Anger because of obstructions or slowdowns caused by other pedestrians (α = .79),...
Validation of a Scale for Assessing Social Validity in Mindfulness-Based Educational Programs
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The CaMir-R is a short version of the original questionnaire which assesses attachment cognitions. Specifically, it is focused on subjects´ evaluations of their past and present attachment experiences, and their personal interpretations of parents´ attitudes during childhood. The aim of this study was to validate the CaMir-R in Spanish adult population. A total of 433 university students (121 men and 350 women) and 38 anorexic women completed the CaMir-R and other measures of eating disorder...
Psychometrics of the SCL-90-R and Development and Testing of Brief Versions SCL-45 and SCL-9 in Infertile Couples
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Background
Although infertile couples are mentally healthy, dealing with infertility and assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment is usually associated with psychological distress. It would therefore be useful to have short, multidimensional instruments to be able to identify people who present more intense emotional reactions and follow up their emotional distress throughout the ART.
Objectives
The goals of the study were to analyze the psychometric adequacy of the original 90-item...
Conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas de familias de adolescentes con discapacidad cognitiva en sexualidad y afectividad
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Este artículo parte de la reflexión acerca de la vulneración de derechos de las personas con discapacidad, al desconocer que la sexualidad y afectividad también son fundamentales en sus vidas y configuran el ejercicio de los derechos sexuales y reproductivos; sin embargo, se han logrado importantes avances para su reconocimiento como sujetos titulares de derechos y generado múltiples normas que reivindican su titularidad y garantía; no obstante, estudios adelantados en Colombia y en el mundo,...
Validation of the CaMir-R attachment questionnaire in an adult spanish sample
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Social validity (SV) is a concept used in intervention research and is concerned with the overall acceptability, relevance, and utility of an intervention to all intervention stakeholders. SV not only takes into account efficacy in respect of the pre-defined study outcomes, but also participants’ perceptions of the intervention as well as the wider social context in which it will be applied. There are a growing number of mindfulness-based educational programs (MBEPs) being empirically evaluated...
Aggressive thinking on the road. The mediation effect of aggressive thinking in the relationship between driving anger and aggression in Romanian drivers
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Anger and aggression on the road have been pointed out as two of the main predictors of road accidents. However, while the emotional (anger) and behavioral (aggression) components of hostility have been deeply studied, the cognitive part has not received the same attention in this specific context. Thus, it is important to provide psychometric tools for assessing aggressive thoughts during driving, as the literature showed that cognitions play an important role in aggressive behavior. To this...
The association between different domains of quality of life and symptoms in primary care patients with emotional disorders
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Despite the importance of quality of life (QoL) in primary care patients with emotional disorders, the specific influence of the symptoms of these disorders and the sociodemographic characteristics of patients on the various QoL domains has received scant attention. The aim of the present study of primary care patients with emotional disorders was to analyse the associations between four different QoL domains and the most prevalent clinical symptoms (i.e., depression, anxiety and somatization...
Validation of the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test in a healthy Spanish sample and women with anorexia nervosa
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Introduction: The aim of this study was to build a Spanish version of the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test (RMET) including limited time of response and an integrated glossary, and to test its validity.
Methods: A total of 433 university students (121 men and 350 women) and 38 anorexic women completed the RMET and other related measures of empathy and alexithymia. The results of the Parallel Analysis suggested a unidimensional structure for 19 items, which was verified through a Confirmatory...
Adaptación del Empathy Quotient (EQ) en una muestra española
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
El objetivo de este estudio consistió en adaptar el cuestionario autoaplicado Empathy Quotient en población española. El cuestionario se aplicó a 471 estudiantes universitarios. Los análisis psicométricos mostraron un buen ajuste para una estructura factorial de 23 ítems en tres dimensiones, similar a la propuesta por otros autores. Además se encontraron valores adecuados de consistencia interna, así como correlaciones con otras medidas de empatía y de desempeño emocional. Se concluye que el EQ...
The Predictive and Moderating role of Psychological Flexibility in the Development of Job Burnout
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Recent research has found that psychological flexibility, the key construct of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) model of mental health and behavioral effectiveness, is related to, and longitudinally predicts, a wide range of work-related outcomes. Less research, however, has been dedicated to explore the role of psychological flexibility as a protecting factor for the development of burnout syndrome. The current study examined whether: (a) general psychological flexibility and work-...
Activation of AMPK/Nrf2 signalling by Manuka honey protects human dermal fibroblasts against oxidative damage by improving antioxidant response and mitochondrial function promoting wound healing
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Excessive amounts of free radicals are deleterious for cells, resulting in cell damage, affecting the wound healing process and causing premature ageing or even neoplastic transformation. Here the capacity of Manuka honey (MH) to protect against oxidative damage and improve the process of skin wound healing was investigated. Up to 16 compounds were identified in MH, with leptosin derivatives and methyl syringate as the major ones. MH protected against apoptosis, intracellular ROS production,...
Double-Stranded RNA Targeting Dicer-Like Genes Compromises the Pathogenicity of Plasmopara viticola on Grapevine
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Downy mildew caused by Plasmopara viticola is one of the most devastating diseases of grapevine, attacking all green parts of the plant. The damage is severe when the infection at flowering stage is left uncontrolled. P. viticola management consumes a significant amount of classical pesticides applied in vineyards, requiring efficient and environmentally safe disease management options. Spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS), through the application of exogenous double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), has...
Higher Education Teachers’ Training in Attention to SEN Students: Testing a Mediation Model
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
There is growing interest in analyzing the evolution of inclusive education in universities, highlighting the training of teachers as the main barrier to this evolution. The purpose of this study was to analyze, through a mediation model, to what extent the accessibility and inclusion of university campuses affect, both directly and indirectly, the continuous training of teachers in attention to diversity and training demands by teachers in this same area. Participants were 580 teachers from...
Satellite Glial Cells of the Dorsal Root Ganglion: A New “Guest/Physiopathological Target” in ALS
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) might not only be circumscribed to the motor system but also involves other neuronal systems including sensory abnormalities. In line with this notion, we aimed to assess the pathophysiology of sensory disturbances in the SOD1G93A mouse model of ALS, focusing on the satellite glial cells (SGCs) at the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) as a new potential target of the disease.
Hollow Fiber Membranes of PCL and PCL/Graphene as Scaffolds with Potential to Develop In Vitro Blood—Brain Barrier Models
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
There is a huge interest in developing novel hollow fiber (HF) membranes able to modulate neural differentiation to produce in vitro blood–brain barrier (BBB) models for biomedical and pharmaceutical research, due to the low cell-inductive properties of the polymer HFs used in current BBB models. In this work, poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and composite PCL/graphene (PCL/G) HF membranes were prepared by phase inversion and were characterized in terms of mechanical, electrical, morphological,...
Nuclear Reorganization in Hippocampal Granule Cell Neurons from a Mouse Model of Down Syndrome: Changes in Chromatin Configuration, Nucleoli and Cajal Bodies
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Down syndrome (DS) or trisomy of chromosome 21 (Hsa21) is characterized by impaired hippocampal-dependent learning and memory. These alterations are due to defective neurogenesis and to neuromorphological and functional anomalies of numerous neuronal populations, including hippocampal granular cells (GCs). It has been proposed that the additional gene dose in trisomic cells induces modifications in nuclear compartments and on the chromatin landscape, which could contribute to some DS phenotypes...
The effect of an enzymatic digestion process on strawberry antioxidant capacity
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Strawberry represents the most important berry in the Mediterranean diet. It is the most consumed berry as both fresh and processed products, the most studied berry from the agronomic, genomic and nutritional point of view, and it is also a remarkable source of micronutrients and phytochemicals with a relevant biologically activity on human health. Although individual bioactive compounds present in strawberries have been studied for their biological activities, the mechanisms by which they are...
Phages and Enzybiotics in Food Biopreservation
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Presently, biopreservation through protective bacterial cultures and their antimicrobial products or using antibacterial compounds derived from plants are proposed as feasible strategies to maintain the long shelf-life of products. Another emerging category of food biopreservatives are bacteriophages or their antibacterial enzymes called “phage lysins” or “enzybiotics”, which can be used directly as antibacterial agents due to their ability to act on the membranes of bacteria and destroy them....
Eating Behavior during First-Year College Students, including Eating Disorders—RUVIC-RUNEAT-TCA Project. Protocol of an Observational Multicentric Study
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Changes in eating behavior and eating disorders are especially common in young people, especially teenage and college women. The first year of college is a critical period, as students acquire freedoms that can lead to poor eating habits. During this first year, students usually gain weight. The aims of this project are to analyze the risk of developing eating disorders, the composition and dietary intake and the changes in the body composition of two groups of college students (independent...
What Kind of Islamophobia? Representation of Muslims and Islam in Italian and Spanish Media
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
News media play a crucial role in the production and reproduction of stereotypes, influencing public opinions regarding different groups and minorities. Thus, acquiring a deeper understanding of media coverage of Muslims and Islam is decisive for understanding the sources of public attitudes towards Muslims. This study aims at displaying how Muslims and Islam are represented in Italian and Spanish media. Focusing on the online version of the two most influential newspapers in each country (El...
The mediation effect of emotion dysregulation in the relationship between anger and aggression on the road in a sample of Spanish drivers
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Aggressive behaviour on the road is one of the most studied topics in human factors, given it has been related to both risky behaviour and traffic crashes. While previous research has proposed trait driving anger as one of the better predictors, mediation variables which could explain this relationship have not deserved attention. The current research aimed to explore the mediation effect of emotion regulation in this relationship. The sample consisted of 472 Spanish drivers, who completed a...
Analysis of the mediating effect of mentalization on the relationship between attachment styles and emotion dysregulation
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The current study aims to explore the relationship between attachment styles, mentalization and emotion dysregulation. Moreover, the mediation effect of mentalization in the relationship between attachment and emotion dysregulation is analyzed. A sample composed of 607 participants taken from the Spanish general population completed the measures in a cross-sectional designed study. The results show that secure attachment is negatively related to emotion dysregulation dimensions, whereas...
A pilot study of younger sibling adaptation: Contributions of individual variables, daily stress, interparental conflict and older sibling’s variables
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Older siblings are powerful socialization agents, playing a significant role in the sociocognitive, social, and emotional development of their younger siblings. However, there are few clues about the variables that explain younger sibling’s adaptation. The objective of this pilot study was to identify the determinants of younger siblings' adaptation and to analyze the role played by personal, sibling, family and older siblings’ variables using 50 dyads of siblings aged between 7 and 18...
Stressful life events and hopelessness in adults: the mediating role of mentalization and emotional dysregulation
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Hopelessness is considered a risk factor for several mental and behavioral disorders. Research has shown that a stressful life event can be a significant predictor of hopelessness. The aim of the current research study was to explore the relationship between stressful life events and hopelessness, as well as to analyses the mediation effect of both mentalization and emotional dysregulation on this relationship.
Psychometric properties of the Mexican version of the Driver’s Angry Thoughts Questionnaire and analysis of invariance with the Romanian and Spanish versions
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Research has shown the relevance of three axes in the study of violent behaviour: the emotional axis (anger), the behavioural axis (aggression), and the cognitive axis (hostility or aggressive thinking). In the field of driving, the first two axes have received a lot of attention, whereas the third one has been less studied. The current research aimed to analyse the psychometric properties of the Driver’s Angry Thoughts Questionnaire (DATQ) in a Mexican sample. Besides, the structural...
Do people drive as they live, or are they transformed when they drive? A comparison of driving styles and living styles
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The question of whether “people drive as they live” or whether “they are transformed behind the wheel” has been addressed in previous research but it mainly focused on anger and aggressive behaviors. Current research tries to go further and compares driving styles with their analogous living styles to analyze both convergence and divergence in both safe and unsafe driving styles. Then, dissociative driving style was linked with general dissociation experiences, risky driving style with general...
Follicular phase of menstrual cycle is related to higher tendency to suffer from severe injuries among elite female futsal players
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Objective:
To describe the injury incidence according to each phase of menstrual cycle (MC) in professional futsal players along two consecutive season and, secondly, to compare the injury incidence and frequency between different phases of the MC.
Conclusions:
This study suggests the relevance to track the MC, but reduces its possible relationship or influence on the injury distribution during each phase of the MC. The knowledge of injury incidence, burden and etiology is a key factor to...
Study of Motor Competence in 4–5-Year-Old Preschool Children: Are There Differences among Public and Private Schools?
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The objectives of this study were (1) to investigate the presence of preschool children with severe motor difficulties (SMDs) and (2) to evaluate the existence of differences in the motor competence (MC) of preschool children from public and private schools based on gender. A total of 581 preschool children (4.66 ± 0.52 years) from Galicia (Spain) were assessed. The Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2) was used to collect the data. Preschool children from public schools presented...
Effects of the Menstrual Cycle on Jumping, Sprinting and Force-Velocity Profiling in Resistance-Trained Women: A Preliminary Study
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The aim of this study was to examine the effects of the menstrual cycle on vertical jumping, sprint performance and force-velocity profiling in resistance-trained women. A group of resistance-trained eumenorrheic women (n = 9) were tested in three phases over the menstrual cycle: bleeding phase, follicular phase, and luteal phase (i.e., days 1–3, 7–10, and 19–21 of the cycle, respectively). Each testing phase consisted of a battery of jumping tests (i.e., squat jump [SJ], countermovement jump [...
Training Habits of Eumenorrheic Active Women during the Different Phases of Their Menstrual Cycle: A Descriptive Study
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The purpose of this study was to examine the training habits of eumenorrheic active women during their menstrual cycle (MC), and its perceived influence on physical performance regarding their athletic level. A group of 1250 sportswomen filled in a questionnaire referring to demographic information, athletic performance and MC-related training habits. Of the participants, 81% reported having a stable duration of MC, with most of them (57%) lasting 26–30 days. Concerning MC-related training...
Gender Differences on Motor Competence in 5-Year-Old Preschool Children Regarding Relative Age
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences on motor competence between 5-year-old boys and girls and to investigate the existence of Relative Age Effect (RAE) on their motor competence. A total of 232 preschool children were evaluated of whom 134 (57.8%) were boys and 98 (42.2%) were girls. The Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2) was used to collect data. The data show a main effect on gender factor; there was a main effect in total score of manual dexterity (MD; p =...
Does Arch Stiffness Influence Running Spatiotemporal Parameters? An Analysis of the Relationship between Influencing Factors on Running Performance
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
This study aimed to determine the influence of arch stiffness on running spatiotemporal parameters at a common speed for a wide range of endurance runners (i.e., 12 km·h−1). In total, 97 runners, 52 men and 45 women, completed a treadmill running protocol at 12 km·h−1. Spatiotemporal parameters were measured using the OptoGait system, and foot structure was assessed by determining arch stiffness. Since between-sex differences were found in anthropometric and foot structure variables, data...
Approach to a Project Framework in the Environment of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Case Study of a Training Proposal to a Group of Students in a Higher Education Institution
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The purpose of this research was to plan an approach to a project framework that integrated a model for sustainability and CSR, with the process groups of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) standard, in its application to the training of a group of students in Project Design, Management, and Evaluation. The integration was justified by the scarce explicit references to sustainability and CSR found in traditional project management guidelines, norms, and standards. The new...
Instruments to Assess Physical Activity in Primary Education Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The scientific evidence supports that physical inactivity in childhood is a reality throughout the world which generates important consequences in the global development of children. Young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), due to the characteristics of the disorder they suffer, constitute a group at risk. Therefore, assessing the levels of physical activity (PA) in this group is fundamental for subsequent decision making and implementation of PA promotion programmes. Consequently, the...
Is Quarter of Birth a Risk Factor for Developmental Coordinator Disorder in Preschool Children?
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The purpose of this study was to determine the probability that preschool children have severe motor difficulties or are at risk of motor difficulties, according to quarter of birth and gender. Five hundred and eighty-eight preschool-age children were evaluated, of which 318 (54.08%) were boys and 270 (45.92%) were girls, with a mean age of 4.66 years (SD = 0.53). The Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2) was used to collect the data. The results obtained were the following:...
Creciendo en la adversidad: la resiliencia del estudiantado con discapacidad en la Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Este artículo se deriva de la investigación de Tesis Doctoral sobre resiliencia, discapacidad y educación superior. El diseño del estudio es mixto, de tipo explicativo secuencial con una estrategia de investigación que integra el enfoque investigativo cuantitativo y cualitativo. El propósito de la investigación es caracterizar la resiliencia del estudiantado con discapacidad que le permite enfrentar las barreras en la educación superior con el fin de establecer los factores de enclave para el...
Impact of Learning in the COVID-19 Era on Academic Outcomes of Undergraduate Psychology Students
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The COVID-19 pandemic, and the containment measures adopted by the different governments, led to a boom in online education as a necessary response to the crisis posed against the education system worldwide. This study compares the academic performance of students between face-to-face and online modalities in relation to the exceptional situation between the months of March and June 2020. The academic performance in both modalities of a series of subjects taught in the Psychology Degree at the...
WPAN and IoT Enabled Automation to Authenticate Ignition of Vehicle in Perspective of Smart Cities
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Currently, two-wheelers are the most popular mode of transportation, driven by the majority the people. Research by the World Health Organization (WHO) identifies that most two-wheeler deaths are caused due to not wearing a helmet. However, the advancement in sensors and wireless communication technology empowers one to monitor physical things such as helmets through wireless technology. Motivated by these aspects, this article proposes a wireless personal network and an Internet of Things...
Blockchain Enabled Transparent and Anti-Counterfeiting Supply of COVID-19 Vaccine Vials
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected almost all facets of peoples’ lives, various economic areas and regions of the world. In such a situation implementation of a vaccination can be viewed as essential but its success will be dependent on availability and transparency in the distribution process that will be shared among the stakeholders. Various distributed ledgers (DLTs) such as blockchain provide an open, public, immutable system that has numerous applications due the mentioned...
SOSeas Web App: An assessment web-based decision support tool to predict dynamic risk of drowning on beaches using deep neural networks.
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
People still drown on beaches in unacceptable numbers due to the lack of knowledge about the risks taking place in them. The proposed methodology forecasts electronic bathing flags in beaches by integrating the benefits of metocean operational systems, machine learning and web-based decision support technologies into a 24/7 risk assessment service that could be easily implemented at any beach worldwide with low costs of maintenance. Firstly, a crosscutting analysis between metocean conditions,...
Early Detection and Classification of Tomato Leaf Disease Using High-Performance Deep Neural Network
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Tomato is one of the most essential and consumable crops in the world. Tomatoes differ in quantity depending on how they are fertilized. Leaf disease is the primary factor impacting the amount and quality of crop yield. As a result, it is critical to diagnose and classify these disorders appropriately. Different kinds of diseases influence the production of tomatoes. Earlier identification of these diseases would reduce the disease’s effect on tomato plants and enhance good crop yield....
Psychological Adjustment in Adult Adoptees: A Meta-Analysis
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Little is known about the effect adoption status has on psychological adjustment (for instance, depression, anxiety, problem behaviour, or drug misuse) in adulthood. The aim of this study was to conduct a meta-analysis to study the impact of adoption status on adult adoptees’ psychological adjustment. Method: The review included 18 quasi-experimental studies conducted between 1993 and 2019. Results: Adoptees had signifi cantly worse psychological adjustment than nonadoptees across all outcomes...
Motives for the Use or Not of Protective Equipment for the Recreational Practice of Skiing and Snowboarding in Spanish Winter Stations
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The objective of this research was to analyze the motives for using or not using protections by recreational ski and snowboard athletes, specifically regarding gender and age in the winter resorts of Sierra Nevada and Alto Campoo (Spain). A total of 520 users participated in Sierra Nevada (n = 306 (58,8%)) and Alto Campoo (n = 214 (42.2%)); 257 of them were men (49.4%) and 263 (50.6%) were women; from 6 to 50 years old; classified by 4 stages of development (Childhood (n = 106 (20.4%);...
Tracking the National Early Warning Score 2 from prehospital care to the emergency department: A prospective, ambulance-based, observational study
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Aim of the study: To assess the prognostic ability of the National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2) at three time points of care -at the emergency scene (NEWS2-1), just before starting the transfer by ambulance to the hospital (NEWS2- 2), and at the hospital triage box (NEWS2-3)- to estimate in-hospital mortality after two days since the index event.
Methods: Prospective, multicenter, ambulance-based, cohort ongoing study in adults (>18 years) consecutively attended by advanced life support (...
Detection of Upper Limb Asymmetries in Athletes According to the Stage of the Season—A Longitudinal Study
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Abstract: Sports injuries can affect the performance of athletes. For this reason, functional tests are used for injury assessment and prevention, analyzing physical or physiological imbalances and detecting asymmetries. The main aim of this study was to detect the asymmetries in the upper limbs (right and left arms) in athletes, using the OctoBalance Test (OB), depending on the stage of the season. Two hundred and fifty-two participants (age: 23.33 ± 8.96 years old; height: 178.63 ± 11.12 cm;...
Blockchain Interoperability: Towards a Sustainable Payment System
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The highly fragmented blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem necessitates interoperability mechanisms as a requirement for blockchain-technology acceptance. The immediate implication of interchain interoperability is automatic swapping between cryptocurrencies. We performed a systematic review of the existing literature on Blockchain interoperability and atomic cross-chain transactions. We investigated different blockchain interoperability approaches, including industrial solutions,...
Self-Perceptions on Digital Competences for M-Learning and Education Sustainability: A Study with Teachers from Different Countries
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The current international landscape shows that the most common alternative for the continuity of formative learning processes during the coronavirus pandemic has been the use the of e-learning to support children’s learning in environments outside of school. This forced change in teaching methods has consolidated the recognition that the digital skills of teachers are a relevant factor for the sustainability of education, both during the pandemic and in a future post-pandemic period or in other...
Revolutionary Strategies Analysis and Proposed System for Future Infrastructure in Internet of Things
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The Internet of Things (IoT) has changed the worldwide network of people, smart devices, intelligent things, data, and information as an emergent technology. IoT development is still in its early stages, and numerous interrelated challenges must be addressed. IoT is the unifying idea of embedding everything. The Internet of Things offers a huge opportunity to improve the world’s accessibility, integrity, availability, scalability, confidentiality, and interoperability. However, securing the...
Analysis of mobile apps for information, prevention and monitoring of covid-19 and proposal of an innovative app in this field
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Background: To address the current pandemic, multiple studies have focused on the development of new mHealth applications to help curb the number of infections, these applications aim to accelerate the identification and self-isolation of people exposed to SARS-CoV- 2, the coronavirus known to cause COVID-19, by being in close contact with infected individuals. Objective: The main objectives of this paper are: 1)To analyze the current status of COVID-19 apps available the main virtual stores:...
The Regular Consumption of Nuts Is Associated with a Lower Prevalence of Abdominal Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome in Older People from the North of Spain
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Background: The aim of this study was to relate the adherence to nut consumption (30 g) three or more days per week to the prevalence of abdominal obesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in an elderly population from the north of Spain. Methods: The study consists of an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational study conducted in 556 non-institutionalised individuals between 65 and 79 years of age. To define the consumption recommendation of nuts the indication of the...
Effects of ergo-nutritional strategies on recovery in combat sports disciplines
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
In order to improve the recovery process in combat sports disciplines, ergo-nutritional strategies could be an effective option in training and competition. Some of these ergo-nutritional aids could improve performance but literature references are scarce, with controversial results regarding actual recovery effects. This systematic review aimed to examine which ergo-nutritional methods are most effective for assisting in the recovery process in combat sports, and to determine the appropriate...
Non-homogeneous dispersion of graphene in polyacrylonitrile substrates induces a migrastatic response and epithelial-like differentiation in MCF7 breast cancer cells
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Background
Recent advances from studies of graphene and graphene-based derivatives have highlighted the great potential of these nanomaterials as migrastatic agents with the ability to modulate tumor microenvironments. Nevertheless, the administration of graphene nanomaterials in suspensions in vivo is controversial. As an alternative approach, herein, we report the immobilization of high concentrations of graphene nanoplatelets in polyacrylonitrile film substrates (named PAN/G10) and evaluate...
Development and validation of the traffic displaced aggression questionnaire
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Displaced aggression is defined as the aggression conducted against someone or something that is not considered to be the trigger of the emotional state of the aggressor. Whereas it has been deeply studied in a general context, to date, very few studies have analysed it in the specific context of driving. Considering the inexistence of instruments to assess it, the aim of the current research was to develop and validate a self-report in order to assess displaced aggression in the driving...
Letter: cfDNA testing in recurrent pregnancy loss: a new step in the right way but still raw for the clinical area
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Sir,
In their recently published study, Yaron et al. (2020) expose an interesting strategy based in cfDNA testing (cfDNA-T) which could serve as an alternative to cytogenetic analysis in products of conceptions in recurrent pregnancy loss and could guide further management of this medical topic; however, in our opinion, some important aspects should be considered.
Firstly, Illanes et al. (2007) found that cfDNA concentration in the maternal blood can be detected from Week 4 of gestation but...
Changes in the Lifestyle of the Spanish University Population during Confinement for COVID-19
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on eating and physical activity behavior, in a university population. A healthy diet such as the Mediterranean Diet (MD) pattern, rich in fruit and vegetables, can prevent degenerative diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, etc. We conducted a cross-sectional study and data were collected by an anonymous online questionnaire. Participants completed a survey consisting of 3...
Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa cv. Romina) methanolic extract attenuates Alzheimer’s beta amyloid production and oxidative stress by SKN-1/NRF and DAF-16/FOXO mediated mechanisms in C. elegans
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Bioactive compounds from strawberries have been associated with multiple healthy benefits. The present study
aimed to assess chemical characterization of a methanolic extract of the Romina strawberry variety in terms of
antioxidant capacity, polyphenols profile and chemical elements content. Additionally, potential toxicity, the
effect on amyloid-β production and oxidative stress of the extract was in vivo evaluated in the experimental model
Caenorhabditis elegans. Results revealed an important...
Effect of Sulfonic Groups Concentration on IEC Properties in New Fluorinated Copolyamides
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Seven aromatic polyamides and copolyamides were synthesized from two different aromatic diamines: 4,4′-(Hexafluoroisopropylidene)bis(p-phenyleneoxy)dianiline (HFDA) and 2,4-Aminobenzenesulfonic acid (DABS). The synthesis was carried out by polycondensation using isophthaloyl dichloride (1SO). The effect of an increasing molar concentration of the sulfonated groups, from DABS, in the copolymer properties was evaluated. Inherent viscosity tests were carried out to estimate molecular weights....
Nutrition and Rheumatoid Arthritis in the ‘Omics’ Era
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Modern high-throughput ‘omics’ science tools (including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics and microbiomics) are currently being applied to nutritional sciences to unravel the fundamental processes of health effects ascribed to particular nutrients in humans and to contribute to more precise nutritional advice. Diet and food components are key environmental factors that interact with the genome, transcriptome, proteome, metabolome and the microbiota, and this life-long...
Protections in the Recreational Practice of Ski and Snowboard—An Age and Gender Discussion? A Case Study in Spain
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The objective of this research was to evaluate the protections taken by ski and snowboard recreational athletes of the winter stations Sierra Nevada and Alto Campoo (Spain), regarding gender, age, and practiced sport. A total of 520 users participated, Sierra Nevada (n = 306 (58.8%)); Alto Campoo (n = 214 (42.2%)), 257 of them were men (49.4%) and 263 (50.6%) were women, from 6 to 64 years old, classified by 4 stages of development (Childhood (n = 106 (20.4%)); Teenagers (n = 110 (21.2%));...
Molecular Interactions between Dietary Lipids and Bone Tissue during Aging
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Age-related bone disorders such as osteoporosis or osteoarthritis are a major public health problem due to the functional disability for millions of people worldwide. Furthermore, fractures are associated with a higher degree of morbidity and mortality in the long term, which generates greater financial and health costs. As the world population becomes older, the incidence of this type of disease increases and this effect seems notably greater in those countries that present a more westernized...
Phage Therapy as a Focused Management Strategy in Aquaculture
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Therapeutic bacteriophages, commonly called as phages, are a promising potential alternative to antibiotics in the management of bacterial infections of a wide range of organisms including cultured fish. Their natural immunogenicity often induces the modulation of a variated collection of immune responses within several types of immunocytes while promoting specific mechanisms of bacterial clearance. However, to achieve standardized treatments at the practical level and avoid possible side...
Alcohol Consumption, Bone Mineral Density, and Risk of Osteoporotic Fractures: A Dose–Response Meta-Analysis
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Excess alcohol consumption is known to be detrimental to human health. However, the role of light-to-moderate alcohol intake is under investigation for potential certain health benefits—mostly related to the cardiovascular system. Nevertheless, there is no univocal agreement on this matter, and research is still ongoing to clarify whether there might be other potential outcomes affected by alcohol intake. In this regard, there is evidence that excess alcohol intake may negatively influence the...
Perceptions of the Body and Body Dissatisfaction in Primary Education Children According to Gender and Age. A Cross-Sectional Study
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Body image (BI) is a trending topic of study since health problems derived from a negative perception of the body are increasing and affecting people of all ages, with an increasing incidence among children from the age of eight. The objective of this study was to evaluate the current perception of the body against the desired body and the degree of body satisfaction of Galician primary education students. A total of 355 students (167 boys (47%)) between 9 and 12 years old participated (mean =...
Similarities between the Effects of Prenatal Chlorpyrifos and Valproic Acid on Ultrasonic Vocalization in Infant Wistar Rats
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Background: In recent years, ultrasonic vocalizations (USV) in pups has become established as a good tool for evaluating behaviors related to communication deficits and emotional states observed in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Prenatal valproic acid (VPA) exposure leads to impairments and social behavior deficits associated with autism, with the effects of VPA being considered as a reliable animal model of ASD. Some studies also suggest that prenatal exposure to chlorpyrifos (CPF) could...
A Hybrid Convolutional Neural Network Model for Diagnosis of COVID-19 Using Chest X-ray Images
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
COVID-19 declared as a pandemic that has a faster rate of infection and has impacted the lives and the country’s economy due to forced lockdowns. Its detection using RT-PCR is required long time and due to which its infection has grown exponentially. This creates havoc for the shortage of testing kits in many countries. This work has proposed a new image processing-based technique for the health care systems named “C19D-Net”, to detect “COVID-19” infection from “Chest X-Ray” (XR) images, which...
Is It Possible to Reduce the Relative Age Effect through an Intervention on Motor Competence in Preschool Children?
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
The purpose of the study was to find out whether a short 6-week intervention on motor competence can reduce the Relative Age Effect (RAE) of preschool children born in the first quarter, compared to those born in the fourth quarter of the same year. Seventy-six preschool children (5.20 ± 0.54 years) from Lugo (Spain) participated. A quasi-experimental pre-post-test design was used with an intervention group (n = 32) and a control group (n = 44). The Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (...
Diabetes Mellitus and Periodontitis Share Intracellular Disorders as the Main Meeting Point
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Diabetes and periodontitis are two of the most prevalent diseases worldwide that negatively impact the quality of life of the individual suffering from them. They are part of the chronic inflammatory disease group or, as recently mentioned, non-communicable diseases, with inflammation being the meeting point among them. Inflammation hitherto includes vascular and tissue changes, but new technologies provide data at the intracellular level that could explain how the cells respond to the...
Effect of Brazil Nuts on Selenium Status, Blood Lipids, and Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
Repositorio: UNEATLANTICO. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico
Tree nuts, including Brazil nuts, have been hypothesized to impact cardiovascular health through the modulation of oxidative stress and inflammation. Nonetheless, a quantitative analysis of these effects has not been performed. Therefore, the aim of this study was to systematically revise and quantify the effect of Brazil nut intervention on selenium status, blood lipids, and biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation using a meta-analytical approach. To meet the goals of this study, a...