JC virus-DNA detection is associated with CD8 fffector accumulation in peripheral blood of patients with multiple sclerosis under natalizumab treatment, independently from JC virus serostatus [PDF]
Although natalizumab (anti-α4 integrin) represents an effective therapy for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), it is associated with an increased risk of developing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), caused by the polyomavirus ...
Anzivino, Elena +16 more
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Membrane Properties of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Cultured Red Blood Cells
Cultured red blood cells from human induced pluripotent stem cells (cRBC_iPSCs) are a promising source for future concepts in transfusion medicine. Before cRBC_iPSCs will have entrance into clinical or laboratory use, their functional properties and ...
Claudia Bernecker +10 more
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A systematic review of maternal TORCH serology as a screen for suspected fetal infection
The acronym ‘TORCH’ refers to well‐recognised causes of perinatal infections: toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV). A TORCH serology panel is often used to test for maternal primary infection following detection of
D. Fitzpatrick, N. Holmes, L. Hui
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Incidence, prevalence, and clinical course of hepatitis C following liver transplantation [PDF]
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the agent responsible for posttransfusion hepatitis. The incidence, timing, and clinical course of HCV positive hepatitis in liver transplant recipients are unknown.
A.Jake Demetris +35 more
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Significance As health officials face another wave of COVID-19, they require estimates of the proportion of infected cases that develop symptoms, and the extent to which symptomatic and asymptomatic cases contribute to community transmission.
R. Subramanian +2 more
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Challenges of Rabies Serology: Defining Context of Interpretation
The case fatality rate of rabies, nearly 100%, is one of the most unique characteristic of this ancient virus infection. The crucial role rabies virus neutralizing antibody plays in protection is both well established and explanation of why rabies ...
S. Moore
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Serology characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 infection since the exposure and post symptoms onset
Background Timely diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection is the prerequisite for treatment and preventive quarantine. The serology characteristics and complement diagnosis value of antibody test to RNA test needs to be demonstrated.
B. Lou +23 more
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This review explores and positions the value of serology testing to support current immunization policies and the broader policy response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis in Europe.
P. Bonanni +7 more
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MiR-155 Negatively Regulates Anti-Viral Innate Responses among HIV-Infected Progressors
HIV infection impairs host immunity, leading to progressive disease. An anti-retroviral treatment efficiently controls viremia but cannot completely restore the immune dysfunction in HIV-infected individuals.
Puja Pawar +10 more
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An In Vitro Microneutralization Assay for SARS‐CoV‐2 Serology and Drug Screening
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) emerged in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, in late 2019. Since then, the virus has spread globally and caused a pandemic.
F. Amanat +12 more
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