Cenchao Shen - RMIT Research Repository
... School of Medical Sciences College of Science, Engineering and Health RMIT University February 2014 ...
... School of Medical Sciences College of Science, Engineering and Health RMIT University February 2014 ...
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... proteins of H. pylori. The cag-PAI contains additional immunogenic products, which have been epidemiologically associated with ulcer disease and gastric cancer (57). In addition, induction of IL-8 as a response to H. pylori infection by the host tissue is dependent on the presence of the cag-PAI (11 ...
... proteins of H. pylori. The cag-PAI contains additional immunogenic products, which have been epidemiologically associated with ulcer disease and gastric cancer (57). In addition, induction of IL-8 as a response to H. pylori infection by the host tissue is dependent on the presence of the cag-PAI (11 ...
Ecological fitness and strategies of adaptation of Bartonella
... by an EPS matrix created by various bacteria, and this EPS matrix plays a vital role in the survival of bacteria [30], providing ecological advantages to the organisms. Therefore, the biofilm-like structure could contribute to the long survival of B. quintana in a fecal environment [82, 124]. B. quin ...
... by an EPS matrix created by various bacteria, and this EPS matrix plays a vital role in the survival of bacteria [30], providing ecological advantages to the organisms. Therefore, the biofilm-like structure could contribute to the long survival of B. quintana in a fecal environment [82, 124]. B. quin ...
Twelfth International Symposium July 2006 program [PDF 748.15KB]
... Welcome to Boston/Cambridge and the 12th Biennial Conference of the International Association for Research on Epstein-Barr Virus and Associated Diseases! After enjoying the splendors of Australia and the warm hospitality in the heart of Bavaria, we are proud to host the EBV Association in the hub of ...
... Welcome to Boston/Cambridge and the 12th Biennial Conference of the International Association for Research on Epstein-Barr Virus and Associated Diseases! After enjoying the splendors of Australia and the warm hospitality in the heart of Bavaria, we are proud to host the EBV Association in the hub of ...
Humoral and cellular immune responses to Helicobacter
... evaluated in experimental animals and several of these studies have suggested that it is possible to induce protective immunity by vaccination (38, 104, 116, 134). The main candidates so far are the virulence factors of H. pylori discussed below, alone or in different combinations with various adjuv ...
... evaluated in experimental animals and several of these studies have suggested that it is possible to induce protective immunity by vaccination (38, 104, 116, 134). The main candidates so far are the virulence factors of H. pylori discussed below, alone or in different combinations with various adjuv ...
Insoluble and soluble immune complexes activate neutrophils by
... would cause bystander tissue damage if they were released from phagocytosing neutrophils.4 In contrast with this intracellular activation and containment of toxic molecules, it is also established that under appropriate conditions neutrophils can actively release large quantities of reactive oxidant ...
... would cause bystander tissue damage if they were released from phagocytosing neutrophils.4 In contrast with this intracellular activation and containment of toxic molecules, it is also established that under appropriate conditions neutrophils can actively release large quantities of reactive oxidant ...
An Official ATS Workshop Summary: Recent Advances and Future
... in nature has not been identified, and so the issue of transmission has been difficult to examine. The organism is strictly host specific, but the antigens or mechanisms that confer specificity have not been elucidated. Finally, Pneumocystis infections are virtually always limited to the lung, but the h ...
... in nature has not been identified, and so the issue of transmission has been difficult to examine. The organism is strictly host specific, but the antigens or mechanisms that confer specificity have not been elucidated. Finally, Pneumocystis infections are virtually always limited to the lung, but the h ...
The Amoebiasis module is available here.
... Gal – lectin and the immune response •Gal-lectin is a 260kDa complex protein which consists of disulphide linked light (35 kDa) and heavy subunits (170kDa). The heavy chain is cysteine rich and is thought to be a target for immune responses, inducing a Th1 cytokine cell mediated immune response •Mac ...
... Gal – lectin and the immune response •Gal-lectin is a 260kDa complex protein which consists of disulphide linked light (35 kDa) and heavy subunits (170kDa). The heavy chain is cysteine rich and is thought to be a target for immune responses, inducing a Th1 cytokine cell mediated immune response •Mac ...
The Definition and Measurement of Dangerous Research Alex Greninger CISSM
... anyone potentially exposed to a biological agent to get a true sense of the number of infected cases. Given that deaths due to an infectious agent are easier to monitor than overall infections, it is likely that most lethality statistics are biased upwards in those data derived from humans. B. Defin ...
... anyone potentially exposed to a biological agent to get a true sense of the number of infected cases. Given that deaths due to an infectious agent are easier to monitor than overall infections, it is likely that most lethality statistics are biased upwards in those data derived from humans. B. Defin ...
Etiology and Pathogenesis of Periodontal Disease - Beck-Shop
... 4. Mixed infections. Not only single species are responsible for disease. If disease is caused by a combination of two or more microbial species, the complexity increases enormously. Mixed infections will not be readily discerned unless they attract attention by their repeated detection in extreme o ...
... 4. Mixed infections. Not only single species are responsible for disease. If disease is caused by a combination of two or more microbial species, the complexity increases enormously. Mixed infections will not be readily discerned unless they attract attention by their repeated detection in extreme o ...
Pathogen-Induced Apoptotic Neutrophils Express Heat
... not apply to the very early phase of infection, when many neutrophils undergo pathogen-induced apoptosis. Increasing numbers of pathogens have been found to modulate host cell apoptosis and thereby influence the progression of diseases (13–20). Recent studies have shown that induction of phagocyte a ...
... not apply to the very early phase of infection, when many neutrophils undergo pathogen-induced apoptosis. Increasing numbers of pathogens have been found to modulate host cell apoptosis and thereby influence the progression of diseases (13–20). Recent studies have shown that induction of phagocyte a ...
Insect-Derived Cecropins Display Activity against
... immunity as well as microbial pathogenesis due to its genetic tractability, transparency, small size, and conserved defense response pathways (17–20). In addition, the bacteriovorous C. elegans can be readily infected with a number of human pathogens and treated ...
... immunity as well as microbial pathogenesis due to its genetic tractability, transparency, small size, and conserved defense response pathways (17–20). In addition, the bacteriovorous C. elegans can be readily infected with a number of human pathogens and treated ...
UNIVERSIDAD DE MURCIA FACULTAD DE BIOLOGÍA
... stimulate the proliferation and differentiation of immature leukocytes in the bone marrow. Some other cytokines known as chemokines are chemotactic for specific cell types. Although cytokines are made up of a diverse group of proteins, they share some features (Abbas et al., 1995): > They are produc ...
... stimulate the proliferation and differentiation of immature leukocytes in the bone marrow. Some other cytokines known as chemokines are chemotactic for specific cell types. Although cytokines are made up of a diverse group of proteins, they share some features (Abbas et al., 1995): > They are produc ...
Materials and methods
... signaling although no common processes can be readily deduced (Li et al., 2010). In Arabidopsis, ...
... signaling although no common processes can be readily deduced (Li et al., 2010). In Arabidopsis, ...
... binding with immobilized, membrane-active, bactericidal peptides holds promise for treating severe blood infections. Peptide insertion in the target membrane and stable binding is desirable, while membrane disruption and release of degradation products to the circulating blood is not desirable. Here ...
Tumor necrosis factor antagonist mechanisms of action: A
... www.who.int/, or http://www.actr.org.au/. Although different immune-mediated inflammatory diseases involve distinct target ...
... www.who.int/, or http://www.actr.org.au/. Although different immune-mediated inflammatory diseases involve distinct target ...
Proteomic analysis of the biofilm and biofilm-associated Pseudomonas aeruginosa BRIDGITTA STEYN
... Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the most studied biofilm-forming organisms and has emerged as a model organism in the study of surface- and biofilm-induced gene expression. The transition from a planktonic to a biofilm mode of growth results in diverse changes in gene expression, which causes the a ...
... Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the most studied biofilm-forming organisms and has emerged as a model organism in the study of surface- and biofilm-induced gene expression. The transition from a planktonic to a biofilm mode of growth results in diverse changes in gene expression, which causes the a ...
Exhibit N. a general information booklet on vaccine safety for parents titled VACCINE SAFETY AND YOUR CHILD, Separating Fact from Fiction , an excerpt from the book Vaccines and Your Child. (PDF: 2.20MB/34 pages)
... a result, children can suffer massive intestinal bleeding. Also, bacteria that normally live on the intestinal surface can enter the bloodstream, causing a serious infection. Either of these problems can be fatal. After RotaShield had been given for several months, fifteen cases of intussusception w ...
... a result, children can suffer massive intestinal bleeding. Also, bacteria that normally live on the intestinal surface can enter the bloodstream, causing a serious infection. Either of these problems can be fatal. After RotaShield had been given for several months, fifteen cases of intussusception w ...
A Functional Study of the Drosophila Host Defense
... homeostasis. Common to all of these organisms is the ability of the host to recognize these harmful disease-causing agents and to carry out elaborate defense mechanisms in order to ensure the survival of the host. Somehow, our immune system is able to protect us from various pathogens, but at the sa ...
... homeostasis. Common to all of these organisms is the ability of the host to recognize these harmful disease-causing agents and to carry out elaborate defense mechanisms in order to ensure the survival of the host. Somehow, our immune system is able to protect us from various pathogens, but at the sa ...