Mucoromycoses (infections caused by members of the order Mucorales, phylum Mucoromycota [ex-Zygomycota]) are highly destructive, rapidly progressive infections, with dire prognoses especially when they occur in immunocompromised hosts.Current treatment guidelines recommend liposomal formulations of amphotericin B with adjunctive surgery as first li
High frequency of mutations in the human lipoprotein lipase gene in pregnancy-induced chylomicronemia: possible association with apolipoprotein E2 isoform.
Partial deficiency in lipolysis usually results in only mild disturbances of lipid levels.However, when this is associated with impairment of the uptake of remnant particles and increased production of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins stimulated by environmental factors such as during normal pregnancy, chylomicronemia may ensue.We have previously rep
Biocompatible and bioactive PVA/Sericin/Chitosan nanofibrous wound dressing matrix
This work focuses on preparation of electrospun matrix for wound dressing application by utilizing sericin, chitosan and silver nanoparticles in PVA nanofibers.Sericin (SS) is extracted from silk cocoon (Bombyx Mori) by alkali degumming method.The extracted sericin is characterised by UV-visible Spectroscopy and FT-IR.Then, individual stock solutio
Current Status and Challenges of Rice Production in China
Rice production in China has more than tripled in the past five decades mainly due to increased grain yield rather than increased planting area.This increase has come from the development of high-yielding varieties and improved Kettenanhänger crop management practices such as nitrogen fertilization and irrigation.However, yield stagnation of rice
In Vitro Assembly and Stabilization of Dengue and Zika Virus Envelope Protein Homo-Dimers
Abstract Zika virus (ZIKV) and the 4 dengue virus (DENV) serotypes are mosquito-borne Flaviviruses that are associated with severe neuronal and hemorrhagic syndromes.The mature flavivirus infectious virion has 90 envelope (E) protein homo-dimers that pack tightly to form a smooth protein coat with icosahedral symmetry.Human antibodies that strongly