Identification of pleiotropic genes and gene sets underlying growth
... Both growth and immune capacity are important traits in animal breeding. The animal quantitative trait loci (QTL) database is a valuable resource and can be used for interpreting the genetic mechanisms that underlie growth and immune traits. However, QTL intervals often involve too many candidate ge ...
... Both growth and immune capacity are important traits in animal breeding. The animal quantitative trait loci (QTL) database is a valuable resource and can be used for interpreting the genetic mechanisms that underlie growth and immune traits. However, QTL intervals often involve too many candidate ge ...
Genetic susceptibility to infectious disease: lessons from
... distinct symptoms, but even patients who are infected by the same species have different symptoms18,19 and can differ in their response to therapy20,21. The basis of this variation in is not well understood22, although several genes that might be involved have been identified. Studies of mouse model ...
... distinct symptoms, but even patients who are infected by the same species have different symptoms18,19 and can differ in their response to therapy20,21. The basis of this variation in is not well understood22, although several genes that might be involved have been identified. Studies of mouse model ...
Asymmetric gene flow and constraints on adaptation caused by sex
... asymmetric gene flow can also result from varying sex ratios across subpopulations with similar population sizes. We model the process of adaptation in a scenario in which two adjacent subpopulations have different sex ratios, associated with different levels of infection with maternally inherited e ...
... asymmetric gene flow can also result from varying sex ratios across subpopulations with similar population sizes. We model the process of adaptation in a scenario in which two adjacent subpopulations have different sex ratios, associated with different levels of infection with maternally inherited e ...
Optimal Enhancement of Immune Response
... identify targets for scavenging cells (e.g. neutrophils and macrophages) that engulf and consume the microbes, reducing them to non-functioning units. They also stimulate the production of cytokines, complement, and acutephase proteins that either damage an intruder’s plasma membrane directly or tha ...
... identify targets for scavenging cells (e.g. neutrophils and macrophages) that engulf and consume the microbes, reducing them to non-functioning units. They also stimulate the production of cytokines, complement, and acutephase proteins that either damage an intruder’s plasma membrane directly or tha ...
Sawsan Mohammed Kareem, et al
... Eighty four staphylococcal bacterial isolates were obtained from Medical city in Baghdad during the period August to November 2013The results revealed 74 isolated were S. aureus isolates identified by routine chemical tests, in genotypic identification has been appeared (61 out of 74) isolates conta ...
... Eighty four staphylococcal bacterial isolates were obtained from Medical city in Baghdad during the period August to November 2013The results revealed 74 isolated were S. aureus isolates identified by routine chemical tests, in genotypic identification has been appeared (61 out of 74) isolates conta ...
Common and Southern Rusts - Purdue Extension
... seed corn and sweet corn production, fungicides are typically most effective at preventing yield loss when they are applied at disease onset in susceptible inbreds or hybrids. In high-value corn production, a few pustules on 50 percent of observed plants could trigger a fungicide application. Fungic ...
... seed corn and sweet corn production, fungicides are typically most effective at preventing yield loss when they are applied at disease onset in susceptible inbreds or hybrids. In high-value corn production, a few pustules on 50 percent of observed plants could trigger a fungicide application. Fungic ...
Macronutrient utilization by photosynthetic eukaryotes and the fabric
... AtAmt1;3 genes all show diurnal patterns of expression, although peak levels of AtAmt1;3 mRNA best correspond to the peak of NH4+ uptake (91). The influx of NH4+ toward the end of the light period may be influenced by increased availability of sugars (91, 314), suggesting a link between NH4+ uptake, ...
... AtAmt1;3 genes all show diurnal patterns of expression, although peak levels of AtAmt1;3 mRNA best correspond to the peak of NH4+ uptake (91). The influx of NH4+ toward the end of the light period may be influenced by increased availability of sugars (91, 314), suggesting a link between NH4+ uptake, ...
University of Groningen Bottlenecks, budgets and immunity
... warm, moist and nutrient rich environment for these invaders, and is already home to flourishing populations of commensal microbes that must be kept in check. In birds and other vertebrates a complex network of overlapping and interlinked defence mechanisms, known as the immune system, has evolved t ...
... warm, moist and nutrient rich environment for these invaders, and is already home to flourishing populations of commensal microbes that must be kept in check. In birds and other vertebrates a complex network of overlapping and interlinked defence mechanisms, known as the immune system, has evolved t ...
... well as phagocytosed antigens [20]. HLA class I molecules are single-chain integral glycoproteins of about 45 kDa noncovalently associated with the β2-microglobulin, while class II molecules consist of a heterodimeric integral glycoprotein composed of tightly but noncovalently linked α- and β-glycop ...
Locusts increase carbohydrate consumption to protect against a
... parasite challenge can improve as a result of selecting foods containing anti-parasitic chemicals (Bernays and Singer, 2005; Singer et al., 2009; Smilanich et al., 2011), known as ‘‘therapeutic medication’’ (de Roode and Lefevre, 2012). Therapeutic self-medication does not necessarily rely on the co ...
... parasite challenge can improve as a result of selecting foods containing anti-parasitic chemicals (Bernays and Singer, 2005; Singer et al., 2009; Smilanich et al., 2011), known as ‘‘therapeutic medication’’ (de Roode and Lefevre, 2012). Therapeutic self-medication does not necessarily rely on the co ...
Prevalence of Metallo Beta Lactamase Production among
... Most common Gram negative isolate was Acinetobacter spp (42%). 9(47.3%) Gram negative isolates were resistant to Imipenem. Of these, 8(88.8%) showed expanded growth inhibition zone when subjected to Imipenem-EDTA disk synergy (EDS) test indicating positive MBL production and were also positive for M ...
... Most common Gram negative isolate was Acinetobacter spp (42%). 9(47.3%) Gram negative isolates were resistant to Imipenem. Of these, 8(88.8%) showed expanded growth inhibition zone when subjected to Imipenem-EDTA disk synergy (EDS) test indicating positive MBL production and were also positive for M ...
y 7 - DocCheck
... the target organs and local inflammation. Cytokines, adhesion molecules, growth factors, antibodies, and other molecules induce and regulate critical cell functions that perpetuate inflammation, leading to tissue injury and clinical phenotype. The nature and intensity of this response as well as the ...
... the target organs and local inflammation. Cytokines, adhesion molecules, growth factors, antibodies, and other molecules induce and regulate critical cell functions that perpetuate inflammation, leading to tissue injury and clinical phenotype. The nature and intensity of this response as well as the ...
PLoS One
... towards cultured stage 1 P. ornatus phyllosomas using an infection model described previously [7]. Briefly, phyllosomas were exposed to bacterial strains using live Artemia stage II (nauplii) as vectors. Formalin-disinfected nauplii were enriched with probiotic candidates through filter-feeding in t ...
... towards cultured stage 1 P. ornatus phyllosomas using an infection model described previously [7]. Briefly, phyllosomas were exposed to bacterial strains using live Artemia stage II (nauplii) as vectors. Formalin-disinfected nauplii were enriched with probiotic candidates through filter-feeding in t ...
Aissata Thera`s PowerPoint Presentation Master`s Thesis Research
... poverty levels increase Seeds production areas have to be selected through efficient techniques of rapid detection of pathogens in soil and water The first tentative of seed production with micro and minituber from the IPR lab did not work at Sikasso-soil and water ...
... poverty levels increase Seeds production areas have to be selected through efficient techniques of rapid detection of pathogens in soil and water The first tentative of seed production with micro and minituber from the IPR lab did not work at Sikasso-soil and water ...
edible vaccine: a better way for immunization
... Vaccines are used most widely in the world. They have reduced mortality rate caused by various infectious organisms. Their use has been considered one of the safe and effective measure and to control various infectious diseases. But a mind disturbing reality, which has been gen ...
... Vaccines are used most widely in the world. They have reduced mortality rate caused by various infectious organisms. Their use has been considered one of the safe and effective measure and to control various infectious diseases. But a mind disturbing reality, which has been gen ...
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... Kinases as therapeutic targets for IBD Canonical ...
... Kinases as therapeutic targets for IBD Canonical ...
Rapid evolution of primate type 2 immune response factors
... biological phenomena (Dean and Thornton 2007; Harms and Thornton 2013). Immune system components are some of the most rapidly evolving genes in vertebrates, as host populations continually adapt against infectious pathogens (George et al. 2011; Rausell and Telenti 2014). Previous studies have used p ...
... biological phenomena (Dean and Thornton 2007; Harms and Thornton 2013). Immune system components are some of the most rapidly evolving genes in vertebrates, as host populations continually adapt against infectious pathogens (George et al. 2011; Rausell and Telenti 2014). Previous studies have used p ...
STRESS EFFECTS ON IMMUNITY Jeffery A. Carroll USDA
... immunity branches that combat organisms that make us sick or even worse. Activation of the innate immune system in most instances is a required costimulatory factor for triggering adaptive immunity. Vertebrates are the only animals with a sophisticated adaptive immune system; hence, the innate immun ...
... immunity branches that combat organisms that make us sick or even worse. Activation of the innate immune system in most instances is a required costimulatory factor for triggering adaptive immunity. Vertebrates are the only animals with a sophisticated adaptive immune system; hence, the innate immun ...
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Notice: Archived Document
... – Do GR/PR antagonists (e.g. RU-486) prevent GC/P suppression of inflammatory responses in vivo? • Time-course after exposure to bacterial ...
... – Do GR/PR antagonists (e.g. RU-486) prevent GC/P suppression of inflammatory responses in vivo? • Time-course after exposure to bacterial ...
immune system - Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence
... type of elements and distribution in the host body; the limited lifetime of most immune elements tapers the response when no longer needed 9. Mechanisms of generation of diversity: recombination of elements of genetically encoded libraries of building blocks rather than random generation of receptor ...
... type of elements and distribution in the host body; the limited lifetime of most immune elements tapers the response when no longer needed 9. Mechanisms of generation of diversity: recombination of elements of genetically encoded libraries of building blocks rather than random generation of receptor ...
Density-Dependent Prophylaxis in Insects
... selected lines rapidly increased their cellular encapsulation response to parasitoid eggs from 5% at the start of the experiment to greater than 60% after 5 generations of selection. After extensive investigation, they discovered that the main cost of resistance in this system was a decline in the c ...
... selected lines rapidly increased their cellular encapsulation response to parasitoid eggs from 5% at the start of the experiment to greater than 60% after 5 generations of selection. After extensive investigation, they discovered that the main cost of resistance in this system was a decline in the c ...
Control of flowering time in temperate cereals: genes, domestication
... continuous variation in cereals. Unravelling its molecular intricacies in species such as wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), with large, complex genomes and few genomic resources, has resulted in the comparative use of floral pathways from model plant species. In this cont ...
... continuous variation in cereals. Unravelling its molecular intricacies in species such as wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), with large, complex genomes and few genomic resources, has resulted in the comparative use of floral pathways from model plant species. In this cont ...
An R2R3-MYB Transcription Factor in
... virus (TRV)-derived vector to generate the construct pTRV2-CaMYB31, which ...
... virus (TRV)-derived vector to generate the construct pTRV2-CaMYB31, which ...
Introduction: Sepsis remains a significant factor affecting morbidity
... most instances, the MBL genes are fused with aacA4 genes which codes for aminoglycoside resistance, further compromising both antibiotic regimens. MBL in such Gram negative bacilli is becoming a therapeutic challenge, as these enzymes usually possess a broad hydrolysis profile that includes all β-la ...
... most instances, the MBL genes are fused with aacA4 genes which codes for aminoglycoside resistance, further compromising both antibiotic regimens. MBL in such Gram negative bacilli is becoming a therapeutic challenge, as these enzymes usually possess a broad hydrolysis profile that includes all β-la ...
Positive selection on apoptosis related genes
... external to the cell. While the extrinsic pathway may be more recently evolved than the intrinsic pathway, it predates the chordate lineage [5,30]. Several genes are present outside the mammalian group. For example, the zebrafish harbors several elements of the death-receptor pathway [30], including ...
... external to the cell. While the extrinsic pathway may be more recently evolved than the intrinsic pathway, it predates the chordate lineage [5,30]. Several genes are present outside the mammalian group. For example, the zebrafish harbors several elements of the death-receptor pathway [30], including ...