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Novel mutation in the CHST6 gene causes macular corneal dystrophy in a black ...
Abstract Background Macular corneal dystrophy (MCD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that is characterized by progressive corneal opacity that starts in early childhood... -
Impact of sunlight exposure on the residual efficacy of biolarvicides Bacillu...
Abstract Background Biotic and abiotic factors have been reported to affect the larvicidal efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) and Bacillus sphaericus (Bs),... -
Temperature-dependent Crystallization of MoS2 Nanoflakes on Graphene Nanoshee...
Abstract This work primarily studies the crystallization condition of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) in MoS2/graphene hybrids by a temperature-varying hydrothermal method from 150... -
Andrographis paniculata transcriptome provides molecular insights into tissue...
Abstract Background Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata) has been widely exploited in traditional medicine for the treatment of infectious diseases and health disorders.... -
Systematic design of separation process for bioethanol production from corn s...
Abstract Separation process is very crucial in bioethanol production as it consumes the highest energy in the process. Unlike other works, this research systematically designed... -
Synthesis and biological activity of myricetin derivatives containing 1,3,4-t...
Abstract Background Myricetin and 1,3,4-thiadiazole derivatives were reported to exhibit favorable antiviral and antibacterial activities. Aiming to discover novel myricetin... -
Early-life exposure to three size-fractionated ultrafine and fine atmospheric...
Abstract Background Epidemiological studies have suggested that elevated levels of air pollution contribute to an increased incidence or severity of asthma. Although late-onset... -
Topical application of nebulized human IgG, IgA and IgAM in the lungs of rats...
Abstract Background Recurrent and persistent infections are known to affect airways of patients with Primary Immunodeficiency despite appropriate replacement immunoglobulin... -
Examining the role of unmeasured confounding in mediation analysis with genet...
Abstract Background In mediation analysis if unmeasured confounding is present, the estimates for the direct and mediated effects may be over or under estimated. Most methods... -
A genome-wide siRNA screen identifies a druggable host pathway essential for ...
Abstract Background The 2014–2016 Ebola virus (EBOV) outbreak in West Africa highlighted the need for improved therapeutic options against this virus. Approaches targeting host... -
Circulating heat shock protein 27 as a novel marker of subclinical atheroscle...
Abstract Background Heat shock protein 27 (HSP27) has been proposed as a vital protective factor in atherosclerosis. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the... -
TSS-EMOTE, a refined protocol for a more complete and less biased global mapp...
Abstract Background Bacteria rely on efficient gene regulatory mechanisms to switch between genetic programs when they are facing new environments. Although this regulation can... -
Enhanced electrical power generation using flame-oxidized stainless steel ano...
Abstract Background Carbon-based materials are commonly used as anodes in microbial fuel cells (MFCs), whereas metal and metal-oxide-based materials are not used frequently... -
The Dictyostelium discoideum homologue of Twinkle, Twm1, is a mitochondrial D...
Abstract Background DNA replication requires contributions from various proteins, such as DNA helicases; in mitochondria Twinkle is important for maintaining and replicating... -
Small-scale land-use variability affects Anopheles spp. distribution and conc...
Abstract Background Deforestation and land-use change have the potential to alter human exposure to malaria. A large percentage of Madagascar’s original forest cover has been... -
Mass spectrometry-based identification and whole-genome characterisation of t...
Abstract Background The pteropine orthoreovirus (PRV) was isolated from monkey (Macaca fascicularis) faecal samples collected from human-inhabited areas in Lopburi Province,... -
Three-Dimensional CuO/TiO2 Hybrid Nanorod Arrays Prepared by Electrodepositio...
Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) CuO/TiO2 hybrid heterostructure nanorod arrays (NRs) with noble-metal-free composition, fabricated by template-assisted low-cost processes, were... -
Influence of wood species on toxicity of log-wood stove combustion aerosols: ...
Abstract Background Wood combustion emissions have been studied previously either by in vitro or in vivo models using collected particles, yet most studies have neglected... -
Characterisation of a niche-specific excretory–secretory peroxiredoxin from t...
Abstract Background The primary cause of parasitic gastroenteritis in small ruminants in temperate regions is the brown stomach worm, Teladorsagia circumcincta. Host immunity to... -
Meta-analysis of human gene expression in response to Mycobacterium tuberculo...
Abstract Background With the global emergence of multi-drug resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, new strategies to treat tuberculosis are urgently needed such as...
