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Clinical and immunological comparison of COVID-19 disease between critical and non-critical courses: a systematic review and meta-analysis

open access: yesFrontiers in Immunology
IntroductionAcute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which appeared in 2019, has been classified as critical and non-critical according to clinical signs and symptoms. Critical patients require mechanical ventilation and intensive care unit
Mojtaba Hedayati-Ch   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

An International Proficiency Test to Detect, Identify and Quantify Ricin in Complex Matrices

open access: yesToxins, 2015
While natural intoxications with seeds of Ricinus communis (R. communis) have long been known, the toxic protein ricin contained in the seeds is of major concern since it attracts attention of those intending criminal, terroristic and military misuse. In
Sylvia Worbs   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evolutionarily stable defence and signalling of that defence [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
We examine the evolution and maintenance of defence and conspicuousness in prey species using a game theoretic model. In contrast to previous works, predators can raise as well as lower their attack probabilities as a consequence of encountering ...
Adler   +37 more
core   +2 more sources

Cytomegalovirus infection is common in prostate cancer and antiviral therapies inhibit progression in disease models

open access: yesMolecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Human cytomegalovirus infection is common in normal prostate epithelium, prostate tumor tissue, and prostate cancer cell lines. CMV promotes cell survival, proliferation, and androgen receptor signaling. Anti‐CMV pharmaceutical compounds in clinical use inhibited cell expansion in prostate cancer models in vitro and in vivo, motivating investigation ...
Johanna Classon   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Validation of an LC-MS Method for Quantification of Mycotoxins and Characterization of Fungal Strains Occurring in Food and Feed

open access: yesChemosensors
Mycotoxins are naturally occurring secondary metabolites produced by specific fungal strains. They can cause adverse effects, posing a serious health threat to both humans and livestock.
Julien Masquelier   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fish Advisories: Useful Or Difficult to Interpret? [PDF]

open access: yes, 1996
The authors note that fish and shellfish offer significant exposure to environmental toxins but find that consumer knowledge and other factors may limit efforts to control risk in urban ...
Burger, Joanna, Gochfeld, Michael
core   +1 more source

Chimeric diphtheria toxin–CCL8 cytotoxic peptide for breast cancer management

open access: yesMolecular Oncology, EarlyView.
DTCCL8 is a recombinant fusion toxin that targets cancer cells expressing chemokine receptors. By combining diphtheria toxin with CCL8, DTCCL8 binds to multiple receptors on tumor cells and induces selective cytotoxicity. This strategy enables receptor‐mediated targeting of cancer and may support the development of chemokine‐guided therapeutics ...
Bernardo Chavez   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Preliminary Investigation of GC–MS Profiling and Antibacterial Activities of Different Solvent Extracts From Litchi chinensis Sonn. Seed

open access: yesScientifica
Traditionally different parts of Litchi chinensis Sonn. (Family: Sapindaceae) have been used medicinally to treat a variety of diseases, including stomach ulcers, flatulence, obesity, cough, diabetes, and hernia-like situations.
Samia Sharmin   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

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