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An intragenic distribution bias of DNA uptake sequences in Pasteurellaceae and Neisseriae [PDF]

, 2008
Most sequenced strains from Pasteurellaceae and Neisseriae contain hundreds to thousands of uptake sequence (US) motifs in their genome, which are associated with natural competence for DNA uptake. The mechanism of their recognition is still unclear, and
van Passel Mark WJ, Passel, M.W.J., van, Mark WJ van Passel, van Passel, M.W.J.   +3 more
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A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Interventions to Promote Referral; Adherence; and Uptake of Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

International Journal of COPD, 2023
Jane S Watson,1,2 Rachel E Jordan,1 Lucy Gardiner,3 Peymane Adab,1 Kate Jolly1 1Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, UK; 2Department of Respiratory Medicine, St George’s NHS Trust, London, UK; 3School of Sport ...
Watson JS, Jordan RE, Gardiner L, Adab P, Jolly K   +4 more
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Nanoscale Zero-Valent Iron Has Minimum Toxicological Risk on the Germination and Early Growth of Two Grass Species with Potential for Phytostabilization

Nanomaterials, 2020
Two Poaceae species, Agrostis capillaris and Festuca rubra, were selected for their potential as phytostabilizing plants in multicontaminated soils. These species are resistant to contamination and maintain high concentrations of contaminants at the root
Manuel Teodoro, Rafael Clemente, Ermengol Ferrer-Bustins, Domingo Martínez-Fernández, Maria Pilar Bernal, Martina Vítková, Petr Vítek, Michael Komárek   +7 more
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Monitoring Distribution Dynamics of EV RNA Cargo Within Recipient Monocytes and Macrophages

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2022
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are produced by across almost all the living kingdoms and play a crucial role in cell-cell communication processes. EVs are especially important for pathogens, as Plasmodium falciparum (Pf) parasite, the leading causing ...
Daniel Alfandari, Hila Ben Ami Pilo, Paula Abou Karam, Osnat Dagan, Carine Joubran, Ron Rotkopf, Neta Regev-Rudzki, Ziv Porat   +7 more
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Hepatitis B vaccine uptake among healthcare workers in a referral hospital, Accra

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2019
INTRODUCTION: Hepatitis B vaccination among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Ghana has not been actively pursued despite the endemicity of the infection. This study measures the hepatitis B vaccine uptake among HCWs at the University of Ghana Hospital, Legon
Gloria Akosua Ansa, Kenneth Nana Affoh Ofori, Ekua Essumanma Houphouet, Afua Asabea Amoabeng, Jerry Selase Sifa, Christian Kofi Amenuveve, Gifty Harriet Odame   +6 more
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Training health workers and community influencers to be Vaccine Champions: a mixed-methods RE-AIM evaluation

BMJ Global Health
Introduction Increasing trust and confidence in vaccines is a global priority, as countries have grappled with delivering COVID-19 vaccines, maintaining routine childhood vaccination rates and introducing new vaccines.
Monsurul Hoq, Julie Leask, Jessica Kaufman, Michelle Dynes, Yasmin Mohamed, Margie Danchin, Holly Seale, Jemesa Tudravu, James Fong, Isabella Overmars, Kylie Jenkins, Rachel Devi, Litiana Volavola, Luisa Vodonaivalu, Kshitij Joshi, Halitesh Datt, Sonya Sagan   +16 more
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Imaging Differential Mercury Species Bioaccumulation in Glass Eels Using Isotopic Tracers and Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry

Applied Sciences, 2020
Dramatic increases in global mercury pollution require a deeper understanding of specific toxicity mechanisms for mercury compounds in organisms. Despite numerous studies addressing mercury toxicity, the detailed mechanisms underlying its transport and ...
Mathilde Monperrus, Christophe Pécheyran, Valérie Bolliet   +2 more
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Altered amyloid precursor protein processing regulates glucose uptake and oxidation in cultured rodent myotubes [PDF]

, 2014
Aims/hypothesis: Impaired glucose uptake in skeletal muscle is an important contributor to glucose intolerance in type 2 diabetes. The aspartate protease, beta-site APP-cleaving enzyme 1 (BACE1), a critical regulator of amyloid precursor protein (APP ...
Hamilton, D. Lee, Montagut , Gemma, Meakin, Paul J., Susan M. Jalicy, Meakin, PJ, D. Lee Hamilton, Dawn Bestow, Bestow, D, Hamilton, DL, Montagut, G, Michael L. J. Ashford, Jalicy, Susan M., Findlay, John A., Jalicy, SM, Ashford, MLJ, Ashford, Michael L. J.; id_orcid, Montagut, Gemma, John A. Findlay, Gemma Montagut, Meakin, Paul J, Ashford, Michael L J, Bestow, Dawn, Findlay, John A, Jalicy, Susan M, Hamilton, David Lee, Findlay, JA, Paul J. Meakin   +26 more
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The Case for Assessing the Drivers of Measles Vaccine Uptake

Vaccines
Global measles cases are on the rise following disruptions to routine immunisation programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, with devastating consequences. According to the World Health Organization, the behavioural and social drivers of vaccination include
Jessica Kaufman, Ashleigh Rak, Sophia Vasiliadis, Navrit Brar, Eeman Atif, Jennifer White, Margie Danchin, David N. Durrheim   +7 more
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A Situational Assessment of the Diagnostic Landscape and Organizational Readiness to Implement Next‐Generation Sequencing at Two Childhood Cancer Treatment Centers in Ghana

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Next‐generation sequencing (NGS) has emerged as a promising approach to improve diagnostic accuracy, but its feasibility in low‐ and middle‐income countries remains unknown. This study characterized the diagnostic landscape and assessed organizational readiness for NGS implementation at two childhood cancer treatment centers in Accra ...
Melissa Carvalho, Emmanuella Amoako, Nihad Salifu, Lily Gloria Tagoe, Yaw Bediako, Michelle Hermiston, Catherine Segbefia   +6 more
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