Biological Activities of Aqueous and Organic Extracts from Tropical Marine Sponges [PDF]
Marine Drugs, 2010 We report on screening tests of 66 extracts obtained from 35 marine sponge species from the Caribbean Sea (Curaçao) and from eight species from the Great Barrier Reef (Lizard Island). Extracts were prepared in aqueous and organic solvents and were tested
Tom Turk +3 more
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Toward Standardized Measurement of Active Phytohemagglutinin in Common Bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, L. [PDF]
FoodsCommon bean (Phaseolus vulgaris, L.) is the most widely consumed grain legume globally. The seeds of common bean are a rich source of protein, but one of the seeds’ storage proteins is phytohemagglutinin (PHA), a lectin whose consumption in raw or ...
Henry J. Thompson +3 more
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A potential histoplasmosis pathogenesis mechanism mediated by a lectin of Histoplasma capsulatum with affinity to β-galactose, favoring intravascular hemagglutination. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical DiseasesAscomycetes belonging to the Histoplasma capsulatum species complex can cause severe manifestations in patients with disseminated histoplasmosis. Based on data from hemagglutination assays and histopathological findings related to H.
Ivan Ramos-Martínez +5 more
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Enhancing red blood cell compatibility: in vitro hemagglutination prevention using a trispecific triabody as a blocking fragment for blood group antigens [PDF]
Journal of Biological EngineeringBackground Access to safe and timely blood transfusion is a cornerstone of modern healthcare but depends on a stable supply of voluntary donations and rigorous hemovigilance systems. O-negative red blood cells are universally compatible and essential for
Saleha Hafeez, Muhammad Asghar
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Oncolytic NDV-AMHA1 Strain Effective Against Glioblastoma Cancer Cells [PDF]
Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology, 2023 Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is one of the most life-threatening types of cancer that is difficult to treat. The search for effective yet safe therapy is progressing and non-conventional therapies such as using viruses as a smart and selective agent ...
Zahraa Kadhim +4 more
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A single residue substitution in the receptor-binding domain of H5N1 hemagglutinin is critical for packaging into pseudotyped lentiviral particles [PDF]
, 2012 © 2012 Tang et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited ...
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An antimicrobial activity of oil extracted from Saara hardwickii
Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2022 Present research work represents antiviral and antibacterial value of body fat of Saara hardwickii commonly called as spiny tailed lizard. Oil was extracted from body fats located in the ventral region of this animal using hydrocarbons e.g., n-hexane ...
M. Arshad +10 more
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Hemagglutination Assay via Optical Density Characterization in 3D Microtrap Chips
Biosensors, 2023 Hemagglutination assay has been used for blood typing and detecting viruses, thus applicable for the diagnosis of infectious diseases, including COVID-19.
Sung-Wook Nam +5 more
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Biomolecules, 2020 Avian influenza (AI) has severely affected the poultry industry worldwide and has caused the deaths of millions of birds. Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus is characterized by high mortality and the ability to transmit from birds to humans.
Sang-Heon Kim +4 more
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Serological evidence for Japanese encephalitis and West Nile virus infections in domestic birds in Cambodia [PDF]
, 2020 Mosquito-borne flaviviruses with an enzootic transmission cycle like Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) and West Nile virus (WNV) are a major public health concern.
Auerswald, Heidi +10 more
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