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Expression of dectin-1 during fungus infection in human corneal epithelial cells

International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014
AIM:To evaluate the expression of dendritic cell-associated C-type lectin-1 (dectin-1) in human corneal epithelial (HCE) cells infected by fungus.METHODS:A total of 20 cases of healthy donor corneas were group A, and 20 patients (20 eyes) suffered from ...
Cui Li, Gui-Qiu Zhao, Cheng-Ye Che, Na Li, Jing Lin, Qiang Xu, Qian Wang, Ying Liu, Sheng Qiu   +8 more
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N6‐Methyladenosine in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Emerging Regulator of Pathogenesis and a Novel Therapeutic Frontier

iMetaMed, EarlyView.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the intestine associated with an imbalance in intestinal homeostasis. m6A‐modifying enzymes, consisting of m6A writers, erasers and readers, plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis and progression of IBD by affecting four intestinal barriers, including the intestinal mechanical ...
Jiaxian Guo, Yang Zhang, Xin Wang, Shan Cao, Jun Xu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Immunotherapy in Allergic Fungal Sinusitis: The Controversy Continues. A Recent Review of Literature

Allergy & Rhinology, 2013
Allergic fungal sinusitis (AFS), also referred to as allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS), is a noninvasive, eosinophilic form of recurrent chronic allergic hypertrophic rhinosinusitis.
Mary S. Doellman D.O., Gregory R. Dion M.D., Erik Kent Weitzel M.D., Erika Gonzalez Reyes M.D.   +3 more
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False-negative result of serum cryptococcal antigen lateral flow assay in an HIV-infected patient with culture-proven cryptococcaemia

Medical Mycology Case Reports, 2019
The detection of cryptococcal capsular antigen (CrAg) is very sensitive and specific, however false-negative results have been reported, mostly in cerebrospinal fluid.
Moara Alves Santa Bárbara Borges, João Alves de Araújo Filho, Renata de Bastos Ascenço Soares, José Ernesto Vidal, Marília Dalva Turchi   +4 more
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Human biomarker navigator

iMeta, EarlyView.
The Human Biomarker Navigator integrates the disease continuum, biomarker dynamics, cross‐organ biomarker networks, biomarker classification, and technology‐driven paradigms. It maps how biomarkers link multi‐system physiology and pathology across the nervous, respiratory, endocrine, circulatory, immune, digestive, urinary, reproductive, and ...
Meng‐Yao Li, Qian Zhang, Zijie Wang, Zeping Gui, Jing Liu, Jingda Li, Maojun Jiang, Zukang Chang, Qingqing Han, Bendong Yang, Tariq Saeed, Jun Li, Jinghan Jia, Chenghu Song, Tong Shao, Tianhuan Peng, Xueying Zhang, Pingping Guo, Jun Luo, Gangao Yang, Yuan Wan, Gokhan Zengin, Quan Yuan, Lingru Li, Xiaohui Fan, Yang Luo, Lvyun Zhu, Yanfei Zheng, Wenjun Mao, Wenlong Sun   +29 more
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Occurrence of allergic bronchopulmonary mycosis in patients with asthma: An Eastern India experience

Lung India, 2010
Background: Allergic bronchopulmonary mycosis (ABPM) is a clinical syndrome associated with immune sensitivity to various fungi notably Aspergillus spp. that colonize the airways of asthmatics.
Sarkar Anirban, Mukherjee Abhijit, Ghoshal Aloke, Kundu Somenath, Mitra Subhra   +4 more
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Association of IFN‐γ +874 T/A Polymorphism With COVID‐19 Susceptibility, Severity, and Inflammatory Response: A Case–Control Study From Southern Iran

Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView.
Graphical abstract illustrating the association between IFN‐γ +874 T/A polymorphism and COVID‐19 outcomes. TA and AA genotypes are linked to increased susceptibility, higher inflammatory markers (notably IL‐6), greater disease severity, and longer hospitalization.
Nasir Arefinia, Bahman Aghcheli, Seyed Mohammad Ali Hashemi, Zohreh‐al‐sadat Ghoreshi, Emad Behboudi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Applying Convergent Immunity to Innovative Vaccines Targeting Staphylococcus aureus

Frontiers in Immunology, 2014
Recent perspectives forecast a new paradigm for future 3rd generation vaccines based on commonalities found in diverse pathogens or convergent immune defenses to such pathogens.
Michael R Yeaman, Michael R Yeaman, Michael R Yeaman, Michael R Yeaman, Scott G Filler, Scott G Filler, Scott G Filler, Clint S Schmidt, Ashraf S Ibrahim, Ashraf S Ibrahim, Ashraf S Ibrahim, John E Edwards, John E Edwards, John E Edwards, John P Hennessey   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

Aflatoxin contamination in dried fruits and nuts in Bangladesh: Occurrence, dietary exposure, and health risk assessment

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Dried fruits and nuts are widely consumed for their desirable sensory qualities and high nutritional value, providing essential nutrients such as proteins, healthy fatty acids, potassium, dietary fiber, and bioactive compounds. However, they are highly susceptible to aflatoxin contamination, particularly in humid tropical regions ...
Tasniya Akter, Mohammad Tariqul Hassan, Abira Nowar, Farhana Rinky, Sharmin Rumi Alim   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A hybrid mathematical model of fungal mycelia : tropisms, polarised growth and application to colony competition [PDF]

, 2011
Fungi are a crucial component of most ecosystems and are responsible for decomposing organic matter, distributing nutrients through the environment and supporting plants and animal life through symbiotic relationships. Certain species of fungi are common
Hopkins, Steven M., Hopkins, Steven Michael   +1 more
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