Plasmepsins as Antimalarial Drug Targets—Then, Now, and the Future
ABSTRACT Malaria is a devastating disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. Plasmodium parasites express ten cathepsin D‐like aspartyl proteases, called plasmepsins (PMs). These PMs have diverse roles fulfill diverse functions throughout the parasite's lifecycle, though several exhibit functional redundancies. Among them, PMV, PMIV, and PMX are essential
Brad E. Sleebs
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Pathogenicity of Rift Valley fever virus: Organ-specific clinical outcomes and hidden drivers of virulence - a narrative review. [PDF]
Nicole F +6 more
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Advances and challenges in experimental models for Epstein–Barr virus research
Abstract Epstein–Barr virus (EBV), the first identified human oncovirus, is a ubiquitous γ‐herpesvirus etiologically linked to diverse malignancies, lymphoproliferative disorders, and autoimmune diseases. Experimental models are pivotal for unraveling the infection and pathogenesis mechanisms, life cycle regulation, as well as development and ...
Gulimire Wufuer +5 more
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Crystal structure of the CD33/Fab-10C8 complex elucidates the mechanism of antibody antagonism in HBV-induced immunosuppression. [PDF]
Yeh YH +4 more
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In patients with acute‐on‐chronic liver failure (ACLF), esophagogastric variceal bleeding (EGVB) represents a critical complication associated with high short‐term mortality. This study evaluated the efficacy of endoscopic treatment in this specific population and identified prognostic factors associated with 6‐week rebleeding and mortality.
Yanan Sun +7 more
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Current and Future Landscape of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment. [PDF]
Zerehpoosh S +6 more
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Current Cell/Organoid and Animal Models for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a chronic cholestatic liver disease with limited therapeutic options and a marked risk of progression to biliary fibrosis, cirrhosis, and malignancy. Progress in PSC research has been hindered by the lack of models that faithfully recapitulate the complex biliary microenvironment and disease heterogeneity ...
Qigu Yao +4 more
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Organoids Gone Viral: A Comprehensive Review on Human Organoid Models to Study Viral Pathogenesis. [PDF]
Suneesh NS, Bagchi P, Mukherjee A.
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When Fat Goes Astray: Your Liver and Pancreas Get Into Trouble
Metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and intrapancreatic fat deposition (IPFD) are both common manifestations of ectopic fat accumulation. Although they share multiple risk factors, they also show notable differences in pathological features, standardization of diagnosis, and research maturity.
Yuying Chen +5 more
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Nanoparticle approaches for hepatitis therapy and clinical translation. [PDF]
Mohamed NA +9 more
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