Genome Composition and Divergence of the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Originating in China. [PDF]
An in-depth annotation of the newly discovered coronavirus (2019-nCoV) genome has revealed differences between 2019-nCoV and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) or SARS-like coronaviruses.
Cheng, Genhong +15 more
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Role of the ACE2/Angiotensin 1-7 Axis of the Renin-Angiotensin System in Heart Failure [PDF]
Heart failure (HF) remains the most common cause of death and disability, and a major economic burden, in industrialized nations. Physiological, pharmacological, and clinical studies have demonstrated that activation of the renin-angiotensin system is a ...
Grant, Maria B. +3 more
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PFAS properties and destruction methods: A focus on enzymatic degradation
Abstract Per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are known as ‘forever’ chemicals and have lasting detrimental impact on the environment and living organisms. To understand PFAS molecules better, this review begins with an overview of PFAS definition, classifications and applications, and then provides a comprehensive summary and critical analysis ...
Guobin Liang, Hua Zhao
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Protective effects of melatonin on AT1, ACE2, and Mas genes expression in induced diabetic aortic rats [PDF]
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is considered a threat to the vascular tone. Melatonin (MEL) exhibits broad-spectrum effects across multiple organs and displays pleiotropic characteristics.
Nazar M. Mahmood +2 more
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Anosmia and Ageusia as the Only Indicators of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) [PDF]
The patient is a 60-year-old woman with a history of vertigo and seasonal allergies who presented to the hospital with the chief complaint of headache. Radiological findings were negative for intracranial abnormalities. The headache was due to trigeminal
Abdollahi, Shahrzad +3 more
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The angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene family of Anopheles gambiae [PDF]
Background Members of the M2 family of peptidases, related to mammalian angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), play important roles in regulating a number of physiological processes.
Burnham, S. +4 more
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A single de novo substitution in SARS-CoV-2 spike informs enhanced adherence to human ACE2 [PDF]
Elena Erausquin +1 more
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ABSTRACT Acute lung injury (ALI) is a severe complication of sepsis, yet the role of lncRNA NORAD in its pathogenesis remains unclear. Using LPS‐stimulated BEAS‐2B and HBEC3‐KT cells as well as cecal ligation and puncture (CLP)‐induced ALI models in C57BL/6 mice, we found that NORAD expression was markedly upregulated and promoted cell injury ...
Han Liu +4 more
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The Role of the Ocular Tissue in SARS-CoV-2 Transmission
Michael Peng,1 Jiannong Dai,1 Chenna Kesavulu Sugali,1 Naga Pradeep Rayana,1 Weiming Mao1,2 1Department of Ophthalmology, Eugene & Marilyn Glick Eye Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA; 2Department of Biochemistry ...
Peng M +4 more
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Intestinal microbiota influences non-intestinal related autoimmune diseases [PDF]
Indexación: Scopus.The human body is colonized by millions of microorganisms named microbiota that interact with our tissues in a cooperative and non-pathogenic manner.
Bonifaz, L.C. +8 more
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