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Massive quantum regions for simulations on bio-nanomaterials: synthetic ferritin nanocages by Torras, Juan, Alemán, Carlos

“…QM/MM molecular dynamics simulations on the 4His-ΔC* protein cage have been performed using multiple active zones (up to 86 quantum regions). The regulation…”
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Calprotectin as a smoldering activity detection tool and renal prognosis biomarker in ANCA associated vasculitis by Martinez Valenzuela, Laura, Draibe, Juliana, Quero Ramos, Maria, Fulladosa Oliveras, Xavier, Melilli, Edoardo, Cruzado Garrit, Josep Maria, Torras Ambrós, Juan

“…Calprotectin is produced by neutrophils and macrophages, and released during the acute phase of the ANCA vasculitis. The aim of our study was to determine if…”
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Free-Standing, Flexible Nanofeatured Polymeric Films Prepared by Spin-Coating and Anodic Polymerization as Electrodes for Supercapacitors by Ruano, Guillem, Molina, Brenda G, Torras, Juan, Alemán, Carlos

“…Flexible and self-standing multilayered films made of nanoperforated poly(lactic acid) (PLA) layers separated by anodically polymerized…”
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New Biomarkers in Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis: A Novel Approach to a Classic Condition by Martinez Valenzuela, Laura, Draibe, Juliana, Fulladosa, Xavier, Torras, Juan

“…Acute tubulointerstitial nephritis (ATIN) is an immunomediated cause of acute kidney injury. The prevalence of ATIN among the causes of acute kidney injury…”
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Multiscale Treatment for the Molecular Mechanism of a Diels–Alder Reaction in Solution: A QM/MM-MD Study by Soto-Delgado, Jorge, Tapia, Ricardo A, Torras, Juan

“…Thermodynamics and the solvent role in the acceleration of the Diels–Alder reaction between cyclopentadiene (CPD) and methyl vinyl ketone (MVK) have been…”
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Multiple active zones in hybrid QM/MM molecular dynamics simulations for large biomolecular systems by Torras, Juan

“…A new QM/MM molecular dynamics approach that can deal with the dynamics of large real systems involving several simultaneous active zones is presented…”
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The Conformation and Aggregation of Proline-Rich Surfactant-Like Peptides by Hamley, Ian W, Castelletto, Valeria, Dehsorkhi, Ashkan, Torras, Juan, Aleman, Carlos, Portnaya, Irina, Danino, Dganit

“…The secondary structure of proline-rich surfactant-like peptides is examined for the first time and is found to be influenced by charged end groups in peptides…”
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Advances in Functionalization of Bioresorbable Nanomembranes and Nanoparticles for Their Use in Biomedicine by Mohammed-Sadhakathullah, Ahammed H M, Paulo-Mirasol, Sofia, Torras, Juan, Armelin, Elaine

“…Bioresorbable nanomembranes (NMs) and nanoparticles (NPs) are powerful polymeric materials playing an important role in biomedicine, as they can effectively…”
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Evaluating Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Inflammasome Proteins and Serum Levels of IL-18 and IL-1β in Kidney Interstitial Damage in Anti-Neutrophilic Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis by Martinez Valenzuela, Laura, Vidal-Alabró, Anna, Rubio, Belén, Antón-Pàmpols, Paula, Gómez-Preciado, Francisco, Fulladosa, Xavier, Cruzado, Josep Maria, Torras, Juan, Lloberas, Nuria, Draibe, Juliana

“…The inflammasome regulates the innate inflammatory response and is involved in autoimmune diseases. In this study, we explored the levels of IL-18 and IL-1β in…”
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Temperature effect on the SARS-CoV-2: A molecular dynamics study of the spike homotrimeric glycoprotein by Martí, Didac, Torras, Juan, Bertran, Oscar, Turon, Pau, Alemán, Carlos

“…[Display omitted] Rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus have boosted the need of knowledge about inactivation mechanisms to minimize the impact of COVID-19…”
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siRNA-silencing of CD40 attenuates unilateral ureteral obstruction-induced kidney injury in mice by Narváez, Alonso, Guiteras, Roser, Sola, Anna, Manonelles, Anna, Morote, Juan, Torras, Juan, Grinyó, Josep M, Cruzado, Josep M

“…The costimulatory CD40-CD40L pathway plays a role in kidney inflammation. We have previously reported that renal CD40 upregulation precedes cellular…”
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Poly(aspartic acid) Biohydrogel as the Base of a New Hybrid Conducting Material by Fontana-Escartín, Adrián, Ruano, Guillem, Silva, Fiorella M, Estrany, Francesc, Puiggalí, Jordi, Alemán, Carlos, Torras, Juan

“…In the present study, a composite made of conducting polymer, poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT), and a biodegradable hydrogel of poly(aspartic acid)…”
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T-lymphocyte in ANCA-associated vasculitis: what do we know? A pathophysiological and therapeutic approach by Martinez Valenzuela, Laura, Bordignon Draibe, Juliana, Fulladosa Oliveras, Xavier, Bestard Matamoros, Oriol, Cruzado Garrit, Josep Maria, Torras Ambrós, Juan

“…Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is an autoimmune condition that commonly causes kidney impairment and can be fatal. The…”
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Electrical and Capacitive Response of Hydrogel Solid-Like Electrolytes for Supercapacitors by Ruano, Guillem, Iribarren, José I, Pérez-Madrigal, Maria M, Torras, Juan, Alemán, Carlos

“…Flexible hydrogels are attracting significant interest as solid-like electrolytes for energy storage devices, especially for supercapacitors, because of their…”
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Exploring Frequencies of Circulating Specific Th17 Cells against Myeloperoxidase and Proteinase 3 in ANCA Associated Vasculitis by Martinez Valenzuela, Laura, Draibe, Juliana, Quero, Maria, Fulladosa, Xavier, Cruzado, Josep Maria, Bestard, Oriol, Torras, Juan

“…Background: The role of the T helper 17 (Th17) cell subset in anti-neutrophil cytoplasm antibodies (ANCA) associated vasculitis (AAV) is controversial. We…”
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The Timing of Immunomodulation Induced by Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Determines the Outcome of the Graft in Experimental Renal Allotransplantation by Merino, Ana, Ripoll, Elia, De Ramon, Laura, Bolaños, Nuria, Goma, Montserrat, Bestard, Oriol, Lloberas, Nuria, Grinyo, Josep M., Ambròs, Juan Torras

“…The immunomodulatory characteristics of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) may lead to multifaceted strategies in rejection of organ transplantation. This study…”
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Influence of the Circadian Timing System on Tacrolimus Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics After Kidney Transplantation by Fontova, Pere, Colom, Helena, Rigo-Bonnin, Raül, van Merendonk, Lisanne N, Vidal-Alabró, Anna, Montero, Nuria, Melilli, Edoardo, Meneghini, Maria, Manonelles, Anna, Cruzado, Josep M, Torras, Juan, Grinyó, Josep Maria, Bestard, Oriol, Lloberas, Nuria

“…Tacrolimus is the backbone immunosuppressant after solid organ transplantation. Tacrolimus has a narrow therapeutic window with large intra- and inter-patient…”
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The gene silencing of IRF5 and BLYSS effectively modulates the outcome of experimental lupus nephritis by Guiteras, Jordi, Ripoll, Élia, Bolaños, Núria, De Ramon, Laura, Fontova, Pere, Lloberas, Núria, Cruzado, Josep Maria, Aràn, Josep Maria, Aviñó, Anna, Eritja, Ramon, Gomà, Montse, Taco, Rosario, Grinyó, Josep Maria, Torras, Juan

“…Systemic lupus erythematosus is a highly complex and heterogeneous autoimmune disease mostly mediated by B cells. It is characterized by circulating…”
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Immune checkpoint molecules performance in ANCA vasculitis by Anton-Pampols, Paula, Martinez Valenzuela, Laura, Fernandez Lorente, Loreto, Quero Ramos, Maria, Gómez Preciado, Francisco, Gomà, Montserrat, Manrique, Joaquin, Fulladosa, Xavier, Cruzado, Josep M, Torras, Juan, Draibe, Juliana Bordignon

“…Objective The PD-1 axis promotes protection against autoimmunity. Immune checkpoint (IC) molecules performance in anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic…”
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Online Haemodiafiltration Improves Inflammatory State in Dialysis Patients: A Longitudinal Study by Rama, Ines, Llaudó, Ines, Fontova, Pere, Cerezo, Gema, Soto, Carlos, Javierre, Casimiro, Hueso, Miguel, Montero, Nuria, Martínez-Castelao, Alberto, Torras, Juan, Grinyó, Josep M, Cruzado, Josep M, Lloberas, Nuria

“…Patients undergoing conventional hemodialysis (C-HD) present a greater immuno-inflammatory state probably related to uremia, sympathetic nervous system (SNS)…”
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