Antiviral treatment of HBV positive pregnant women: an additional tool to reduce perinatal transmission [PDF]
In a recent study published in New England Journal of Medicine, Pan and colleagues1 faced an important aspect for prevention of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection: antiviral treatment with Tenofovir (TDF) during pregnancy to reduce perinatal ...
Bruni, Roberto +2 more
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Overview of molecular signatures of senescence and associated resources: pros and cons
Cells can enter a stress response state termed cellular senescence that is involved in various diseases and aging. Detecting these cells is challenging due to the lack of universal biomarkers. This review presents the current state of senescence identification, from biomarkers to molecular signatures, compares tools and approaches, and highlights ...
Orestis A. Ntintas +6 more
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Trained immunity in skin infections: Macrophages and beyond
The skin is frequently subjected to minor mechanical insults that may compromise its barrier integrity and permit the entry of pathogens. Therefore, the immune system of the skin needs to rapidly balance antimicrobial defense with tissue repair.
Vitka Gres +3 more
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Science, Politics, and Values: The Politicization of Professional Practice Guidelines [PDF]
The Connecticut Attorney General’s recent allegations that the Infectious Disease Society of America violated antitrust law through its treatment guidelines for Lyme disease were neither based in sound science or appropriate legal judgment.
Gostin, Lawrence O., Kraemer, John D.
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Drug-related mutational patterns in hepatitis B virus (HBV) reverse transcriptase proteins from Iranian treatment-Naïve chronic HBV patients [PDF]
Background: Immunomodulators and Nucleotide analogues have been used globally for the dealing of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. However, the development of drug resistance is a major limitation to their long-term effectiveness.
Abedi, F. +33 more
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DDX3X induces mesenchymal transition of endothelial cells by disrupting BMPR2 signaling
Elevated DDX3X expression led to downregulation of BMPR2, a key regulator of endothelial homeostasis and function. Our co‐immunoprecipitation assays further demonstrated a molecular interaction between DDX3X and BMPR2. Notably, DDX3X promoted lysosomal degradation of BMPR2, thereby impairing its downstream signaling and facilitating endothelial‐to ...
Yu Zhang +7 more
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Survival Probability in Patients with Sickle Cell Anemia Using the Competitive Risk Statistical Model. [PDF]
The clinical picture of patients with sickle cell anemia (SCA) is associated with several complications some of which could be fatal. The objective of this study is to analyze the causes of death and the effect of sex and age on survival of Brazilian ...
Ballas, Samir K. +3 more
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KHS‐Cnd peptide is able to impair biofilm formation and disaggregate mature biofilms in Acinetobacter baumannii clinical isolates. Differences in extracellular metabolites reflect changes in biofilm metabolism due to KHS‐Cnd treatment. Among the differentially represented extracellular metabolites upon KHS‐Cnd treatment, the significantly altered ...
Fernando Porcelli +9 more
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This study aimed to develop a pan-genotypic and multifunctional small interfering RNA (siRNA) against hepatitis B virus (HBV) with an efficient delivery system for treating chronic hepatitis B (CHB), and explore combined RNA interference (RNAi) and ...
Wenjing Zai +10 more
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An expert consensus for the management of chronic hepatitis B in Asian Americans. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is common with major clinical consequences. In Asian Americans, the HBsAg carrier rate ranges from 2% to 16% which approximates the rates from their countries of origin.
Abbas +173 more
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