Inherited non‐syndromic polydactyly in a Berber and Arabian‐Berber horse family
Abstract Background Supernumerary digits, or polydactyly, have been described in various species including humans, wild and domestic animals. In horses, it represents the most common congenital limb malformation, which has only been described in isolated cases or nuclear families. Molecular aetiology has not been reported.
Ella Baville +7 more
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Fatty acids affect proliferation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells in dairy cows
In vitro studies were performed to assess the effects of bovine plasma fatty acids on proliferation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC). PBMC from 6 Holstein heifers were cultured in media containing oleic (OA), palmitic (PA), stearic (SA ...
L. Basiricò +3 more
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CpG oligodeoxynucleotide stimulates production of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies in ANCA associated vasculitis [PDF]
Background Wegener's Granulomatosis and Microscopic Polyangiitis are life-threatening systemic necrotizing vasculitides of unknown aetiology. The appearance of circulating antibodies to neutrophil cytoplasmic antigens (ANCA) is strongly associated with ...
Plinio R Hurtado +8 more
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Pokeweed Antiviral Protein, a Ribosome Inactivating Protein: Activity, Inhibition and Prospects
Viruses employ an array of elaborate strategies to overcome plant defense mechanisms and must adapt to the requirements of the host translational systems. Pokeweed antiviral protein (PAP) from Phytolacca americana is a ribosome inactivating protein (RIP)
Artem V. Domashevskiy, Dixie J. Goss
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The deadly pandemic named COVID-19, caused by a new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), emerged in 2019 and is still spreading globally at a dangerous pace. As of today, there are no proven vaccines, therapies, or even strategies to fight off this virus.
Yasser Hassan, Sherry Ogg, Hui Ge
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Pokeweed antiviral protein increases HIV-1 particle infectivity by activating the cellular mitogen activated protein kinase pathway. [PDF]
Pokeweed antiviral protein (PAP) is a plant-derived N-glycosidase that exhibits antiviral activity against several viruses. The enzyme removes purine bases from the messenger RNAs of the retroviruses Human immunodeficiency virus-1 and Human T-cell ...
Sheila Mansouri +2 more
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Abstract With the lack of herbicides approved for use in industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) production, it is important to determine which cultural practices can be utilized to manage weeds. With the general quick growth and dense stand to shade soil surface, hemp produced for fiber, when established early, has the potential to compete with weed ...
Erin A. Myers +3 more
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Effects of Terminalia bellerica Roxb. methanolic extract on mouse immune response in vitro [PDF]
In this study, the effects of Terminalia bellerica methanolic extract (0.1, 1, 10, 100 and 500 g/ml) on the mouse immune system were investigated in vitro. Phagocytic activity and lymphocyte proliferation were assayed.
Aurasorn Saraphanchotiwitthaya1
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The influence of season, photoperiod, and pineal melatonin on immune function. [PDF]
In addition to the well-documented seasonal cycles of mating and birth, there are also significant seasonal cycles of illness and death among many animal populations.
Demas, G +3 more
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National Register Testing of Site 41BT427, Burnet County, Texas [PDF]
Between October 1 and October 19, 2007, archeologists from Geo-Marine, Inc., conducted National Register of Historic Places eligibility testing at site 41BT427 in Burnet County, Texas, under contract to the Texas Department of Transportation ...
Osburn, Tiffany, Tinsley, Clayton M.
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