Sign inSubmit
Tips: “quotes” for a phrase · author:Lee · a DOI goes straight to its article

38 results for “pathogenic gene”
Set a search alert
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractNeutrophil Extracellular Traps as Therapeutic Targets for Inflammatory DiseaseRory R. KoenenNeutrophilic granulocytes, or neutrophils are the most abundant circulating white blood cell and constitute a first line of defense against pathogens. They are characterized by a large polymorphic lobular nucleus and the presence of many secretory granules in their cytoplasm. Neutrophils are essential for a functional host defense, as is evidenced by the occurrence of severe infections in individuals with … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 9, Issue 4 · 25 Feb 2015 · 8,737 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSusceptibility and Detection of Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase Enzymes from Otitis Media PathogensEjikeugwu Chika, Iroha Ifeanyichukwu, Adikwu Michael, Esimone CharlesOtitis media is the bacterial infection of the middle ear usually accompanied with inflammation, effusions and pain. It can present clinically in two major forms: Acute Otitis Media (AOM) and Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) and it is one of the leading cause of hospital visits and antibiotic prescriptions amongst children and even adults. Antibiotic resistance is a global public … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 21 Mar 2013 · 7,970 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMonoclonal Antibody-Based Therapeutics for Melioidosis and GlandersHyung-Yong Kim, Alexander Stojadinovic, Peter J. Weina et al.Problem statement: Burkholderia Pseudomallei (BP) and B. Mallei (BM) were two closely related pathogenic gram-negative bacteria. They were the causative agents of melioidosis and glanders, respectively and are recognized by CDC as category B select agents. Significant efforts had been devoted to developing the diagnostic and therapeutic measures against these two pathogens. Monoclonal antibody-based therapeutic was a promising targeted therapy … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 23 Dec 2011 · 8,975 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Mini Review: Cholera Outbreak via ShellfishR. Suzita, A. S. Abdulamir, Fatimah Abu Bakar, R. SonProblem statement: Food borne illness occurs all over the world. Vibrio cholerae is the etiological agent of cholera which is spread by contaminated food, water or direct fecal contact with food handlers. There are also examples of sporadic outbreaks of illness attributed to raw products eaten unprocessed. Consequently, there was a widespread concern that food in international trade carries pathogenic … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2009 · 8,315 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAntibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of Typhonium Flagelliforme (Lodd.) Blume TuberSyam Mohan, Ahmad Bustamam Abdul, Siddig Ibrahim Abdel Wahab et al.Problem Statement: Multiple drug resistance in human pathogenic micro organisms has developed due to indiscriminate use of modern antimicrobial drugs generally used in the management of infectious diseases. This increases the importance of exploiting the natural sources instead modern drugs. Approach: The antibacterial and antioxidant activity of different extracts from of Typhonium flagelliforme (L.) Blume tuber (family: Araceae) commonly called … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2008 · 10,420 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDetection of IL-17 and IL-23 in Plasma Samples of Children with AutismAmanda Enstrom, Charity Onore, Irva Hertz-Picciotto et al.Interleukin-23 (IL-23) is a survival factor for a newly described population of T lymphocytes, namely Th-17 cells, that secrete IL-17, tumor necrosis factor- alpha (TNFα) and IL-6. It has been shown that Th-17 cells are a pathogenic T cell subset involved in autoimmune and chronic inflammatory diseases. Based on the increasing evidence of immune dysfunction in autism, including possible autoimmune … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 4, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2008 · 8,223 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractNew Bacterial Species Isolated from Malaysian Sea Cucumbers with Optimized Secreted Antibacterial ActivityAbd El-Aziem Farouk, Faizal Abd. Hamid Ghouse, B.H. RidzwanIn this study, several Malaysian sea cucumber species that have traditional medicine value were selected and from them, the native bacterial population was isolated. Optimization of growth was designed and all bacterial secretions were tested for antibacterial properties. 30 bacterial types were isolated and 7 types recorded moderate antibacterial activity against K. pneumoniae, S. marscens, P. aeruginosa and E. feacalis. … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2007 · 8,841 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordAn Annotated Checklist of Powdery Mildew Fungi (Erysiphaceae) in the Ile-Alatau Mountains (within Kazakhstan)G. Sypabekkyzy, T. Bulgakov et al.The Erysiphaceae family is a diverse group of fungi with complex evolutionary relationships. All previous data for powdery mildew fungi in Ile-Alatau are outdated and needed to be revised due to changes in the Erysiphaceae taxonomy. The purpose of our research was to revise all data and to compile an actual checklist of Erysiphaceae in the Ile-Alatau based on revisions … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 24, Issue 1 · 14 Nov 2023 · 5,623 accessesView PDFCite