BACKGROUND Currently, sufficient data exist to support the use of lactobacilli as candidates for the development of new oral targeted vaccines. To this end, we have previously shown that Lactobacillus gasseri expressing the protective antigen (PA) component of anthrax toxin genetically fused to a dendritic cell (DC)-binding peptide (DCpep) induced efficacious humoral and T cell-mediated immune ...

during the past .. years, non-invasive .rain stimulation has .ecome an emerging .eld in clinical neuroscience due to its capability to transiently modulate corticospinal excitability, motor and cognitive functions. .hereas transcranial magnetic stimulation has .een used e.tensively since more than t.o decades ago as a potential .neuromodulator., transcranial current stimulation .tcs. has more r...

OBJECTIVE Modulation of 20-Hz activity in the primary sensorimotor cortex (SM1) may be important for oral functions. Here, we show that 20-Hz event-related desynchronization/synchronization (20-Hz ERD/ERS) is modulated by sensory input and motor output in the oral region. METHODS Magnetic 20-Hz activity was recorded following right-sided tongue stimulation during rest (Rest) and self-paced re...

Volitional swallowing in humans involves the coordination of both brainstem and cerebral swallowing control regions. Peripheral sensory inputs are necessary for safe and efficient swallowing, and their importance to the patterned components of swallowing has been demonstrated. However, the role of sensory inputs to the cerebral system during volitional swallowing is less clear. We used four con...

transcranial current stimulation (tcs) is a neuromodulation method in which the patient is exposed to a mild electric current (direct or alternating) at 1-2 ma, resulting in an increase or a decrease in the brain excitability. this modi.cation in neural activities can be used as a method for functional human brain mapping with causal inferences. this method might also facilitate the treatments ...

A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of oral stimulation on feeding performance among preterm babies in selected NICU. The with purpose finding out whether will help improve and parameters like respiration, weight, oxygen saturation. quasi- experimental non-equivalent control group design used conduct study. Total 40 samples were by non-probability purposive sampling technique. 20 ...

The aim of the present study was to elucidate the possible regulation of peristalsis in the intestine of the Atlantic cod Gadus morhua. For this purpose, the mid intestine was dissected out and placed in a partitioned bath. Balloon distension (0.1­0.4 ml) and intramural field stimulation (8 Hz, 10 V) were carried out and the responses of the circular muscle were recorded 1.5 cm orally and a...

background: the beneficial role of cabergoline as a prophylactic agent to prevent ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome (ohss) among high-risk patients has been demonstrated in previous studies. but data for its role as a treatment for established severe ohss is still limited. we represent the treatment results of high dose oral cabergoline in management of six patients after the syndrome is estab...

As a central theme, for the purpose of appraisal, may be taken Petting. Its technique varies. It may be simple kissing, deep kissing (French kissing) breast stimulation, mouth-breast contact, manual stimulation of female genitalia, manual stimulation of male geni' talia, oral contact with female genitalia, oral contact with male genitalia and genital apposition. These foibles of female urges an...

Stimulation of the oral cavity immediately elicits salivation, gastric acid secretion and pancreatic exocrine and endocrine secretions that serve to prepare the alimentary canal for digestion, transport and utilization of ingested nutrients. Oropharyngeal-stimulated responses are reliably initiated by the taste and smell of food. These gastrointestinal reflexes, often referred to as anticipator...