From the Guidelines
Maydis is not directly related to the provided evidence, which focuses on cell death and cornification, a process of programmed cell death in the epidermis. The provided evidence 1 discusses cornification, a specific form of programmed cell death occurring in the epidermis, which is different from apoptosis and leads to the formation of the cornified envelope. Key aspects of cornification include:
- It is a form of programmed cell death
- Occurs in the epidermis
- Leads to the formation of the cornified envelope
- Involves specific proteins and lipids for its function, such as loricrin, SPR, involucrin, fatty acids, and ceramides 1. However, since the question asks about Maydis, which is also known as corn silk, and is used as a natural herbal remedy, the recommended dosage for Maydis is 2-3 grams of dried corn silk steeped in hot water as a tea, consumed 2-3 times daily, based on general knowledge of herbal remedies, as there is no direct evidence provided in the studies. It's essential to note that people with corn allergies should avoid Maydis, and those on diuretic medications should consult healthcare providers before use [no direct evidence provided]. In real-life clinical practice, caution is advised when using Maydis, especially for pregnant women, as its effects during pregnancy are not well-studied.
From the Research
Ustilago Maydis
- Ustilago maydis is a fungal pathogen of maize that secretes killer toxins, including the KP6 toxin 2.
- The KP6 toxin consists of two small polypeptides that are not covalently linked and are encoded by a double-stranded RNA virus 2.
- Ustilago maydis also has a two-component regulatory system for self/non-self recognition, which involves the b locus and the interaction of two b polypeptides specified by different alleles 3.
- The b locus controls sexual and pathogenic development in Ustilago maydis, and the gene products of the bE and bW genes display allele-specific variability in their N-terminal domains 3.
Relation to Anaphylaxis and Edema
- There is no direct relation between Ustilago maydis and anaphylaxis, which is a life-threatening systemic reaction that occurs within one to two hours of exposure to an allergen 4.
- Similarly, there is no direct relation between Ustilago maydis and edema, which is an accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space that occurs as the capillary filtration exceeds the limits of lymphatic drainage 5.