Degradation of human kininogens with the release of kinin peptides by extracellular proteinases of Candida spp. [PDF]
The secretion of proteolytic enzymes by pathogenic microorganisms is one of the most successful strategies used by pathogens to colonize and infect the host organism.
Ben Nasr A. +16 more
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A case of histoplasmosis Report 1. Cinical, mycological and pathological observations [PDF]
In our country it has been believed that there is no histoplasmosis here in Japan. However, from the above clinical signs, radiological characteristics, laboratory tests, pathological and mycological examinations, and experimental findings, we believe ...
Hamazaki, Yukio +6 more
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Herbal Remedies for Combating Irradiation: a Green Antiirradiation Approach [PDF]
Plants play important roles in human life not only as suppliers of oxygen but also as a fundamental resource to sustain the human race on this earthly plane.
Choong, Y. S. +8 more
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The roles of endoglin gene in cerebrovascular diseases. [PDF]
Endoglin (ENG, also known as CD105) is a transforming growth factor β (TGFβ) associated receptor and is required for both vasculogenesis and angiogenesis.
Ma, Li, Su, Hua, Zhang, Rui, Zhu, Wan
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Homeostasis as the Mechanism of Evolution. [PDF]
Homeostasis is conventionally thought of merely as a synchronic (same time) servo-mechanism that maintains the status quo for organismal physiology. However, when seen from the perspective of developmental physiology, homeostasis is a robust, dynamic ...
Torday, John S
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Immunopathological properties of the Campylobacter jejuni flagellins and the adhesin CadF as assessed in a clinical murine infection model [PDF]
Background: Campylobacter jejuni infections constitute serious threats to human health with increasing prevalences worldwide. Our knowledge regarding the molecular mechanisms underlying host-pathogen interactions is still limited.
Backert, Steffen +7 more
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Ovalbumin sensitization and challenge increases the number of lung cells possessing a mesenchymal stromal cell phenotype [PDF]
Background Recent studies have indicated the presence of multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) in human lung diseases. Excess airway smooth muscle, myofibroblasts and activated fibroblasts have each been noted in asthma, suggesting that ...
Adam M Goldsmith +8 more
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Development of Bone Targeting Drugs. [PDF]
The skeletal system, comprising bones, ligaments, cartilage and their connective tissues, is critical for the structure and support of the body. Diseases that affect the skeletal system can be difficult to treat, mainly because of the avascular cartilage
Alméciga-Díaz, Carlos J. +6 more
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Neonatal umbilical cord blood transplantation halts skeletal disease progression in the murine model of MPS-I [PDF]
Umbilical cord blood (UCB) is a promising source of stem cells to use in early haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) approaches for several genetic diseases that can be diagnosed at birth.
A Oikawa +54 more
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Polymer- and Hybrid-Based Biomaterials for Interstitial, Connective, Vascular, Nerve, Visceral and Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering [PDF]
In this review, materials based on polymers and hybrids possessing both organic and inorganic contents for repairing or facilitating cell growth in tissue engineering are discussed.
Abalymov, Anatolii +2 more
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