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Davis DA, Muessig KE, Matthews DD, Angeles G, McNaughton-Reyes L, Guzmán K, Northbrook S, Barrington C. 'She showed me a new path, a way forward': exploring how navigation influences mental health among Guatemalan gay and bisexual men living with HIV. Health Promot Int 2023; 38:daab188. [PMID: 34849870 PMCID: PMC9233178 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daab188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Mental health problems, including anxiety and depression, are a common comorbidity among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) living with HIV. Informed by social support theory, health navigation is a strengths-based intervention that has been demonstrated to improve HIV care outcomes. The purpose of this study was to explore how health navigation influences the mental health of GBMSM living with HIV. We analyzed longitudinal qualitative in-depth interviews conducted with GBMSM (n = 29) in a 12-month multi-component intervention to improve HIV care outcomes, including health navigation. We used narrative and thematic analytic approaches to identify salient themes, including if and how themes changed over time. Participants described that navigator support helped them maintain good mental health, prevent crises and respond to crises. Navigator support included providing motivational messaging, facilitating participants' control over their health and improving access to care, which aided with supporting mental health. Navigators also responded to acute crises by providing guidance for those newly diagnosed with HIV and support for those experiencing critical life events. Participants emphasized the importance of feeling heard and valued by their navigators and gaining hope for the future as key to their wellbeing. In conclusion, health navigation may be an effective intervention for promoting mental health among GBMSM living with HIV. Additional research is needed to examine mediating pathways between navigation and mental health, including informational support, or if navigator support moderates the relationship between stressors and mental health outcomes for GBMSM.
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- Dirk A Davis
- Department of Health Behavior, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, 135 Dauer Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7400, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, 135 Dauer Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7400, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, 135 Dauer Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7400, USA
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, 135 Dauer Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7400, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, 135 Dauer Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7400, USA
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- HIV Central America Regional Program, Center for Health Studies, Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, 18 Avenida 11-95, Zona 15, Vista Hermosa III, Guatemala City, Guatemala
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- US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Central America Region, 11 calle 15-79, Zona 15, Vista Hermosa III, Guatemala City, Guatemala
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- Department of Health Behavior, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, 135 Dauer Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7400, USA
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Guzmán K, Campos E, Aguilera L, Toloza L, Giménez R, Aguilar J, Baldoma L, Badia J. Characterization of the gene cluster involved in allantoate catabolism and its transcriptional regulation by the RpiR-type repressor HpxU in Klebsiella pneumoniae. Int Microbiol 2014; 16:165-76. [PMID: 24568032 DOI: 10.2436/20.1501.01.191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Bacteria, fungi, and plants have metabolic pathways for the utilization of nitrogen present in purine bases. In Klebsiella pneumoniae, the genes responsible for the assimilation of purine ring nitrogen are distributed in three separated clusters. We characterized the gene cluster involved in the metabolism of allantoate (genes KPN_01761 to KPN_01771). The functional assignments of HpxK, as an allantoate amidohydrolase, and of HpxU, as a regulator involved in the control of allantoate metabolism, were assessed experimentally. Gene hpxU encodes a repressor of the RpiR family that mediates the regulation of this system by allantoate. In this study, the binding of HpxU to the hpxF promoter and to the hpxU-hpxW intergenic region containing the divergent promoter for these genes was evidenced by electrophoretic mobility shift assays. Allantoate released the HpxU repressor from its target operators whereas other purine intermediate metabolites, such as allantoin and oxamate, failed to induce complex dissociation. Sequence alignment of the four HpxU identified operators identified TGAA-N8-TTCA as the consensus motif recognized by the HpxU repressor.
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- Karla Guzmán
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biomedicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biomedicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biomedicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biomedicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biomedicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biomedicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biomedicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biomedicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Ferreira E, Giménez R, Aguilera L, Guzmán K, Aguilar J, Badia J, Baldomà L. Protein interaction studies point to new functions for Escherichia coli glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase. Res Microbiol 2012. [PMID: 23195894 DOI: 10.1016/j.resmic.2012.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) is considered a multifunctional protein with defined functions in numerous mammalian cellular processes. GAPDH functional diversity depends on various factors such as covalent modifications, subcellular localization, oligomeric state and intracellular concentration of substrates or ligands, as well as protein-protein interactions. In bacteria, alternative GAPDH functions have been associated with its extracellular location in pathogens or probiotics. In this study, new intracellular functions of Escherichia coli GAPDH were investigated following a proteomic approach aimed at identifying interacting partners using in vivo formaldehyde cross-linking followed by mass spectrometry. The identified proteins were involved in metabolic processes, protein synthesis and folding or DNA repair. Some interacting proteins were also identified in immunopurification experiments in the absence of cross-linking. Pull-down experiments and overlay immunoblotting were performed to further characterize the interaction with phosphoglycolate phosphatase (Gph). This enzyme is involved in the metabolism of 2-phosphoglycolate formed in the DNA repair of 3'-phosphoglycolate ends generated by bleomycin damage. We show that interaction between Gph and GAPDH increases in cells challenged with bleomycin, suggesting involvement of GAPDH in cellular processes linked to DNA repair mechanisms.
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- Elaine Ferreira
- Departament de Bioquímica i Biología Molecular, Facultat de Farmàcia, Institut de Biomedicina de la Universitat de Barcelona (IBUB), Universitat de Barcelona, Av. Diagonal, 643, E-08028 Barcelona, Spain.
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Soria-Gómez E, Guzmán K, Pech-Rueda O, Montes-Rodríguez CJ, Cisneros M, Prospéro-García O. Oleoylethanolamide affects food intake and sleep-waking cycle through a hypothalamic modulation. Pharmacol Res 2010; 61:379-84. [PMID: 20100574 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2010.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2010] [Revised: 01/17/2010] [Accepted: 01/18/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Oleoylethanolamide (OEA) is an endogenous molecule related to endocannabinoids (eCBs) that induces satiety. It binds to the peroxisome-proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPAR alpha). PPAR alpha is involved in feeding regulation and it has been proposed to play a role in sleep modulation. The objective of the present work is to show if this molecule modifies the sleep-waking cycle through central mechanisms. We have found that the peripheral administration of OEA reduces food intake and increases waking with a concomitant reduction of rapid eye movement sleep. Additionally, this treatment produces deactivation of the lateral hypothalamus, as inferred from the c-Fos expression evaluation. Finally, intra-lateral hypothalamus injection of OEA has mirrored the effects induced by this molecule when it is peripherally administered. In conclusion, we show for the very first time that OEA can modify the sleep-waking cycle and food intake, apparently mediated by the lateral hypothalamus.
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- E Soria-Gómez
- Grupo de Canabinoides, Depto. de Fisiología, Fac. de Medicina, UNAM, México, D.F. 04510, Mexico.
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Prospéro-García O, Guzmán K, Méndez-Diaz M, Herrera-Solís A, Ruiz-Contreras A. [Sleep genes]. Rev Neurol 2009; 48:199-206. [PMID: 19226488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Sleep is a non-learned adaptive strategy that depends on the expression of several neurotransmitters and other molecules. The expression of some of these molecules depends on a number of different genes. Sleep disorders are associated with an inadequate expression of some molecules, which therefore indicates that these genes that code for these molecules participate in the regulation of normal sleep. AIM To discuss the evidence on gene regulation over the occurrence of sleep and its architecture, as well as of sleep disorders, which supports the participation of specific genes. DEVELOPMENT We describe the evidence on sleep in mammals, particularly in humans, in addition to studies with twins that demonstrate the influence of genes on sleep regulation. We also discuss several sleep disorders, which in this study only serves to emphasise how certain specific genes, under normal conditions, participate in the expression of sleep. Furthermore, evidence is also provided for other molecules, such as endocannibinoids, involved in sleep regulation. Lastly, we report on studies conducted with different strains of mice that show differences in the amount of sleep they express, possibly as an epiphenomenon of their different genetic loads. CONCLUSIONS A number of different genes have been described as those responsible for making us sleep, although sleeping also depends on our interaction with the environment. This interaction is what makes us express sleep at times that are best suited to favouring our survival.
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- O Prospéro-García
- Grupo de Neurociencias, Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México DF, México.
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Hernández-Galilea E, Sánchez F, Guzmán K, Moro MJ, Vázquez R, Barahona JM. [Effect of mitomycin C on corneal endothelium cells. In vitro study]. Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol 2000; 75:515-21. [PMID: 11151212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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PURPOSE Mitomycin C is an antibiotic with a demonstrated antiproliferative capacity as an inhibitor of fibroblastic cells proliferation. Its use has been extended in glaucoma surgery. In the present study, we evaluated mitomycin C effect on cell culture monolayer of rabbit corneal endothelium. METHODS The source of corneal endothelium for cell culture was New Zealand albino rabbit eyes. Desegregation of cells was carried out with mechanic and enzymatic dissociation from corneal endothelium and Descemet membrane. Culture medium was EMEM. Three treatment groups of plates were exposed to three different concentrations of mitomycin C 2x10(-3) mg/ml, 2x10(-2) mg/ml and 2x10(-1) mg/ml. Control and witness plate groups were also established. The morphometric study was performed through quantitative analysis with a video system connected to the light microscope. RESULTS Different morphological changes related with cell size, cytoplasm and dyeing were seen at the morphological study and several degenerative signs were established indicating cellular death and a very decrease of the cellular population. In the groups treated with minimal dose (2x10(-3) mg/ml) and 3 days evolution time, cellular population was 434 cels/mm(2), 7 evolution days group cell density was 300.97cels/mm(2), and at 14 days it was 201.88 cels/mm(2). The percentage of survival in all the groups of treated cells was under 50%. CONCLUSIONS Mitomycin C in concentrations and exposure time as used in this study has a potent lethal effect on this cellular type that compromises to a greater or smaller extent their function and integrity.
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- E Hernández-Galilea
- Departamento de Cirugía, Area de Oftalmología, Universidad de Salamanca, Facultad de Medicina, Salamanca, España
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