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ReviewMicroorganisms2024

Advancements in Immunology and Microbiology Research: A Comprehensive Exploration of Key Areas.

Angel Justiz-Vaillant, Darren Gopaul, Sachin Soodeen, Chandrashekhar Unakal, Reinand Thompson, Shalini Pooransingh, Rodolfo Arozarena-Fundora, Odalis Asin-Milan, Patrick Eberechi Akpaka

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Review in Microorganisms, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Article
  2. Inspiring young minds: the Microbiology Kids Club in Mozambique.Journal of microbiology & biology education · 2025
    Article
  3. Review
4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Angel Justiz-VaillantDepartment of Para-Clinical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, St. Augustine 00000, Trinidad and Tobago.ORCID 0000-0002-3486-1963
Darren GopaulPort of Spain General Hospital, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, St. Augustine 00000, Trinidad and Tobago.ORCID 0009-0005-6803-1780
Sachin SoodeenDepartment of Para-Clinical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, St. Augustine 00000, Trinidad and Tobago.
Chandrashekhar UnakalDepartment of Para-Clinical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, St. Augustine 00000, Trinidad and Tobago.
Reinand ThompsonDepartment of Para-Clinical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, St. Augustine 00000, Trinidad and Tobago.ORCID 0000-0002-5338-9262
Shalini PooransinghDepartment of Para-Clinical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, St. Augustine 00000, Trinidad and Tobago.
Rodolfo Arozarena-FundoraEric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, North Central Regional Health Authority, Champs Fleurs 00000, Trinidad and Tobago.ORCID 0000-0001-6854-2496
Odalis Asin-MilanIndependent Researcher, Laval, QC H7E 2Z8, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-0067-5094
Patrick Eberechi AkpakaDepartment of Para-Clinical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, St. Augustine 00000, Trinidad and Tobago.ORCID 0000-0001-9895-3077

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Immunology and microbiology research has witnessed remarkable growth and innovation globally, playing a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of immune mechanisms, disease pathogenesis, and therapeutic interventions. This manuscript presents a comprehensive exploration of the key areas in immunology research, spanning from the utilisation of bacterial proteins as antibody reagents to the intricate realms of clinical immunology and disease management. The utilisation of bacterial immunoglobulin-binding proteins (IBPs), including protein A (SpA), protein G (SpG), and protein L (SpL), has revolutionised serological diagnostics, showing promise in early disease detection and precision medicine. Microbiological studies have shed light on antimicrobial resistance patterns, particularly the emergence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs), guiding antimicrobial stewardship programmes and informing therapeutic strategies. Clinical immunology research has elucidated the molecular pathways underlying immune-mediated disorders, resulting in tailored management strategies for conditions such as severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE), etc. Additionally, significant efforts in vaccine development against tuberculosis and HIV are highlighted, underscoring the ongoing global pursuit of effective preventive measures against these infectious diseases. In summary, immunology and microbiology research have provided significant contributions to global healthcare, fostering collaboration, innovation, and improved patient outcomes.

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bacterial proteinsexperimental vaccinesextended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs)global healthcareimmunologymicrobiologyNPSLEtuberculosis

Identifiers

PMID39203514
PMCPMC11357253

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