Comprehensive linker-scanning mutagenesis of the hepatitis C virus E1 and E2 envelope glycoproteins reveals new structure-function relationships. [PDF]
Despite extensive research, many details about the structure and functions of hepatitis C virus (HCV) glycoproteins E1 and E2 are not fully understood, and their crystal structure remains to be determined.
Rychłowska M +5 more
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Queensland Fruit Fly, Bactrocera tryoni (Froggatt) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)
The Queensland fruit fly, Bactrocera tryoni (Froggatt), occurs in climates ranging from temperate to tropical. Within its range, it is one of the most important pests with which pome and stone fruit growers have to contend, and at times it has been a ...
Howard V. Weems, Jr., Thomas R. Fasulo
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Coordinating multi-site construction projects using federated clouds [PDF]
The requirements imposed by AEC (Architecture/Engineering/Construction) projects with regard to data storage and execution, on-demand data sharing and complexity on building simulations have led to utilising novel computing techniques.
Beach, Tom +3 more
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Audiological Investigation of Otitis Media in Children with Atopy [PDF]
Otitis media (OM) describes an inflammatory process within the middle ear space that is generally associated with accumulation of fluid and which may lead to hearing loss, learning difficulties and delay of language development. The pathogenesis of OM is
BENTIVEGNA, Daniela Linda +1 more
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Lysosomal lipid alterations caused by glucocerebrosidase deficiency promote lysosomal dysfunction, chaperone-mediated-autophagy deficiency, and alpha-synuclein pathology [PDF]
Mutations in the GBA gene that encodes the lysosomal enzyme β-glucocerebrosidase (GCase) are a major genetic risk factor for Parkinson's disease (PD).
Albert-Bayo, Mercé +14 more
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Rheology of hexagonal close-packed(hcp) iron [PDF]
The viscosity of hexagonal close-packed (hcp) Fe is a fundamental property controlling the dynamics of the Earth’s inner core. We studied the rheology of hcp-Fe using high-pressure and -temperature deformation experiments with in situ stress and strain ...
Doi, Shunta +8 more
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Kinetics of Alkyl Lactate Formation from the Alcoholysis of Poly(Lactic Acid) [PDF]
Alkyl lactates are green solvents that are successfully employed in several industries such as pharmaceutical, food and agricultural. They are considered prospective renewable substitutes for petroleum-derived solvents and the opportunity exists to ...
Jones, M.D. +9 more
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Structural specializations of the sperm tail [PDF]
Sperm motility is crucial to reproductive success in sexually reproducing organisms. Impaired sperm movement causes male infertility, which is increasing globally.
Brown, Alan +11 more
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The continuing saga of patents and non-invasive prenatal testing [PDF]
This is the final version. Available on open access from Wiley via the DOI in this recordObjective: This paper examines the IP landscape for NIPT in three key regions: USA; Europe, with particular focus on the UK, and Australia.
Chandrasekharan, S +3 more
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The rise and fall of viticulture in the Late Antique Negev Highlands reconstructed from archaeobotanical and ceramic data. [PDF]
The international scope of the Mediterranean wine trade in Late Antiquity raises important questions concerning sustainability in an ancient international economy and offers a valuable historical precedent to modern globalization.
Bar-Oz, Guy +6 more
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