Current herpesvirus treatments targeting the viral DNA polymerase are limited by toxicities and drug resistance. Novel compounds inhibiting the nuclease activity of the herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV‐1) terminase complex, required for viral genome packaging, have been identified.
Sabina Andreu+12 more
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Ocular Surface Microbiota in Contact Lens Users and Contact-Lens-Associated Bacterial Keratitis
Our objectives were to investigate whether the conjunctival microbiota is altered by contact lens wear and/or bacterial keratitis and to explore the hypothesis that commensals of conjunctival microbiota contribute to bacterial keratitis.
Jasmine Andersson+5 more
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A Human-Derived Monoclonal Antibody Targeting Extracellular Connexin Domain Selectively Modulates Hemichannel Function [PDF]
Connexin hemichannels, which are plasma membrane hexameric channels (connexons) composed of connexin protein protomers, have been implicated in a host of physiological processes and pathological conditions. A number of single point pathological mutations
Buratto, Damiano+12 more
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Ivermectin for onchocercal eye disease (river blindness).
BACKGROUND: It is believed that ivermectin (a microfilaricide) could prevent blindness due to onchocerciasis. However, when given to everyone in communities where onchocerciasis is common, the effects of ivermectin on lesions affecting the eye are ...
Ejere, Henry OD+3 more
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Demography and disorders of the French Bulldog population under primary veterinary care in the UK in 2013 [PDF]
Background Despite its Gallic name, the French Bulldog is a breed of both British and French origin that was first recognised by The Kennel Club in 1906. The French Bulldog has demonstrated recent rapid rises in Kennel Club registrations and is now (2017)
A Agresti+36 more
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Nanozymes for Non‐Neoplastic Diseases: Catalytic Therapy Redefined
Non‐neoplastic diseases pose a significant health burden. Nanozymes, enzyme‐like nanomaterials, offer promising strategies for regulating oxidative stress and inflammation. This review explores their development, structure–function relationships, and therapeutic potential, with a focus on precision medicine through targeted delivery and multimodal ...
Ling Mei+8 more
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Background: Infectious keratitis can be caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Fungi are a common pathogen, especially in developing countries like India, Nepal, and Bangladesh where the prevalence ranges from 20% to 60%.
Nguyen Thi Anh Van +3 more
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A double masked randomised 4-week, placebo-controlled study in the USA, Thailand and Taiwan to compare the efficacy of oral valganciclovir and topical 2% ganciclovir in the treatment of cytomegalovirus anterior uveitis: study protocol. [PDF]
IntroductionCytomegalovirus (CMV) anterior uveitis is a recognised cause of anterior uveitis in immunocompetent patients and is preventable cause of vision loss.
Acharya, Nisha R+13 more
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Mainstream Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Contemporary Ophthalmology
This review explores the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in ophthalmology, focusing on four key data types: medical imaging, electronic health records, robotic‐assisted surgery, and genomics. It examines the structural features, use cases, clinical goals, and evaluation metrics of various AI algorithms, while also introducing emerging ...
Shiqi Yin+9 more
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New Treatments for Bacterial Keratitis
Purpose. To review the newer treatments for bacterial keratitis. Data Sources. PubMed literature search up to April 2012. Study Selection. Key words used for literature search: “infectious keratitis”, “microbial keratitis”, “infective keratitis”, “new ...
Raymond L. M. Wong+3 more
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