... resistant. These findings indicate that cockroaches might be potential vectors for multidrug resistant bacteria pathogens in a neonatal intensive care unit set up and that their effective control and extermination is an important addition to infection prevention. The “batching” of cockroaches used i ...
IgG and IgA Antibody Profiling with the PEPperCHIP
... to e.g. cross-reactions with other antibodies or non-specific binding events. The surprising IgA response against SARS coronavirus could be confirmed with the epitope mapping peptide microarray, but was most likely caused by an Escherichia coli infection with an identical conserved core motif. Due t ...
... to e.g. cross-reactions with other antibodies or non-specific binding events. The surprising IgA response against SARS coronavirus could be confirmed with the epitope mapping peptide microarray, but was most likely caused by an Escherichia coli infection with an identical conserved core motif. Due t ...
Brassinosteroid biosynthesis and signalling in Arabidopsis thaliana
... BR binding induces autophosphorylation of BRI1 in vivo and a number of the phosphorylation sites have been identified and studied (Wang et al., 2005a). Characterization of these sites revealed that phosphorylation of the kinase domain is very important for kinase function and downstream BR signallin ...
... BR binding induces autophosphorylation of BRI1 in vivo and a number of the phosphorylation sites have been identified and studied (Wang et al., 2005a). Characterization of these sites revealed that phosphorylation of the kinase domain is very important for kinase function and downstream BR signallin ...
BACTEROIDES FRAGILIS IN SEPSIS Sugumari Chandrasegaran
... Sepsis and to perform Antimicrobial susceptibility testing. 2.To identify the Metronidazole resistant Bacteroides fragilis and to confirm the resistant pattern genomically by gene sequencing.Materials and methods:This prospective study was conducted for 8 months in 175 patients with varied infection ...
... Sepsis and to perform Antimicrobial susceptibility testing. 2.To identify the Metronidazole resistant Bacteroides fragilis and to confirm the resistant pattern genomically by gene sequencing.Materials and methods:This prospective study was conducted for 8 months in 175 patients with varied infection ...
biology of plumeria leaf rust disease caused by coleosporium
... T. P. Weeraratne and N. K. B. Adikaram In both species the rust infections took place first around the mid-rib and primary veins in small numbers. There was dense rust infection at the base of the leaf closer to the mid-rib, about 3 weeks after initiation of symptoms. The symptoms spread to the res ...
... T. P. Weeraratne and N. K. B. Adikaram In both species the rust infections took place first around the mid-rib and primary veins in small numbers. There was dense rust infection at the base of the leaf closer to the mid-rib, about 3 weeks after initiation of symptoms. The symptoms spread to the res ...
Metabolic Stress Signaling by the JNK Pathway
... Scaffold proteins can assemble a JNK signaling module ...
... Scaffold proteins can assemble a JNK signaling module ...
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... metabolic pathways.................................................................................................. 79 Table S-1. Normalized expression levels and fold ratios of statistically differentially expressed genes in the shoot apex and the young leaf........................................ ...
... metabolic pathways.................................................................................................. 79 Table S-1. Normalized expression levels and fold ratios of statistically differentially expressed genes in the shoot apex and the young leaf........................................ ...
Gene Therapy in Lung Transplantation
... major cause of early morbidity and mortality after lung transplantation. Ischemia-reperfusion injury has been identified as a major component, although primary graft dysfunction is considered to be the end-result of a series of injuries inflicted on the lung from the time of brain death to the time ...
... major cause of early morbidity and mortality after lung transplantation. Ischemia-reperfusion injury has been identified as a major component, although primary graft dysfunction is considered to be the end-result of a series of injuries inflicted on the lung from the time of brain death to the time ...
Integr. Comp. Biol.-2011-Rollins-Smith-552
... thought to play a role in defense against predators as well as microbes (reviewed by Barthalmus 1994; Erspamer 1994; Nicolas and Mor 1995; Zasloff 2002; Apponyi et al. 2004). Both mucous and granular glands are composed of a layer of epithelial cells surrounding a secretory compartment (Dockray and ...
... thought to play a role in defense against predators as well as microbes (reviewed by Barthalmus 1994; Erspamer 1994; Nicolas and Mor 1995; Zasloff 2002; Apponyi et al. 2004). Both mucous and granular glands are composed of a layer of epithelial cells surrounding a secretory compartment (Dockray and ...
Innate immune memory: implications for development of pediatric
... are immediately available to fight efficiently and kill a broad range of pathogens, but it has been thought that they do not confer specificity or immunological memory to the innate host defense. Remarkably, the last few years of research have dramatically changed the dogma of innate immunity being ...
... are immediately available to fight efficiently and kill a broad range of pathogens, but it has been thought that they do not confer specificity or immunological memory to the innate host defense. Remarkably, the last few years of research have dramatically changed the dogma of innate immunity being ...
Paper - Journal of American Science
... culture results are available. Cancer patients are more susceptible to infection associated with health care because of their compromised immune system, use of invasive technologies, surgical operations and chemotherapy. Institutions that provide care for cancer patients are expected to have higher ...
... culture results are available. Cancer patients are more susceptible to infection associated with health care because of their compromised immune system, use of invasive technologies, surgical operations and chemotherapy. Institutions that provide care for cancer patients are expected to have higher ...
Proceedings 2003
... presentation given in the historic section of this meeting: ‘Without Tony’s continuing efforts I am sure that EWAC would have foundered.’ Tony’s involvement with EWAC was not limited to coordinating and organising workshops or preparing the EWAC Newsletters. Of even greater importance was his abilit ...
... presentation given in the historic section of this meeting: ‘Without Tony’s continuing efforts I am sure that EWAC would have foundered.’ Tony’s involvement with EWAC was not limited to coordinating and organising workshops or preparing the EWAC Newsletters. Of even greater importance was his abilit ...
Quantifying Adaptive Evolution in the Drosophila Immune System
... immunity and 287 position-matched non-immunity genes in two species of Drosophila. Using these data, and a new extension of the McDonald-Kreitman approach, we estimate that natural selection fixes advantageous amino acid changes in immunity genes at nearly double the rate of other genes. We find the ...
... immunity and 287 position-matched non-immunity genes in two species of Drosophila. Using these data, and a new extension of the McDonald-Kreitman approach, we estimate that natural selection fixes advantageous amino acid changes in immunity genes at nearly double the rate of other genes. We find the ...
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... Abstract. Since the work of Alfred Russel Wallace, biologists have sought to divide the world into biogeographic regions that reflect the history of continents and evolution. These divisions not only guide conservation efforts, but are also the fundamental reference point for understanding the distr ...
... Abstract. Since the work of Alfred Russel Wallace, biologists have sought to divide the world into biogeographic regions that reflect the history of continents and evolution. These divisions not only guide conservation efforts, but are also the fundamental reference point for understanding the distr ...
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... Abstract. Since the work of Alfred Russel Wallace, biologists have sought to divide the world into biogeographic regions that reflect the history of continents and evolution. These divisions not only guide conservation efforts, but are also the fundamental reference point for understanding the distr ...
... Abstract. Since the work of Alfred Russel Wallace, biologists have sought to divide the world into biogeographic regions that reflect the history of continents and evolution. These divisions not only guide conservation efforts, but are also the fundamental reference point for understanding the distr ...
Exploring the Homeostatic and Sensory Roles of the Immune System
... the majority of processes dealt by the immune system go unnoticed by biomedical scientists (Figure 2). The immune system has been implicated in various biological processes, indicating that it may operate together with other body systems. Recently, evidence linking the immune system to metabolism ( ...
... the majority of processes dealt by the immune system go unnoticed by biomedical scientists (Figure 2). The immune system has been implicated in various biological processes, indicating that it may operate together with other body systems. Recently, evidence linking the immune system to metabolism ( ...
DRAFT Data sheets on Quarantine Pests
... together. On severely diseased plants powdery mildew colonies develop also on stems, petioles and bracts and leaves get twisted. Morphology: The conidia of Oidium sp. from poinsettia are formed singly. They are cylindric and measure about 24-35 x 12-18 µ (length x width). Fibrosin bodies are lacking ...
... together. On severely diseased plants powdery mildew colonies develop also on stems, petioles and bracts and leaves get twisted. Morphology: The conidia of Oidium sp. from poinsettia are formed singly. They are cylindric and measure about 24-35 x 12-18 µ (length x width). Fibrosin bodies are lacking ...
Childhood Immune Maturation and Allergy Development: Regulation by Maternal
... immune system has evolved as much to manage and exploit beneficial microbes as to fend off pathogens 64, 65. The gut microbiota differs during the first months of life in children who later do or do not develop allergic disease 66-68, and the diversity of the microbiota may play an important role in ...
... immune system has evolved as much to manage and exploit beneficial microbes as to fend off pathogens 64, 65. The gut microbiota differs during the first months of life in children who later do or do not develop allergic disease 66-68, and the diversity of the microbiota may play an important role in ...
Multicellular behaviour and production of a wide variety of toxic
... Received: 11 July, 2007; revised: 03 September, 2007; accepted: 13 September, 2007 available on-line: 17 September, 2007 Intensive cultivation of plants in the monoculture field system in order to feed the continuously growing human population creates a need for their protection from the variety of ...
... Received: 11 July, 2007; revised: 03 September, 2007; accepted: 13 September, 2007 available on-line: 17 September, 2007 Intensive cultivation of plants in the monoculture field system in order to feed the continuously growing human population creates a need for their protection from the variety of ...
Carpel Development - École normale supérieure de Lyon
... between pollen tubes: an effect which may select for vigorous male parents. Syncarpy also allows for the production of larger fruits, with potentially more complex and efficient seed dispersal mechanisms. Finally, a syncarpic gynoecium may require a lesser energy input for cell wall production, comp ...
... between pollen tubes: an effect which may select for vigorous male parents. Syncarpy also allows for the production of larger fruits, with potentially more complex and efficient seed dispersal mechanisms. Finally, a syncarpic gynoecium may require a lesser energy input for cell wall production, comp ...
Control of Abscisic Acid Catabolism and Abscisic Acid Homeostasis
... 1999; Koonjul et al., 2005; Oliver et al., 2005; Ji et al., 2010). While there is no starch accumulating in the pollen grains, abnormal starch accumulation was observed in the connective tissue of drought-stressed wheat anthers (Lalonde et al., 1997) and in the anther wall of cold-stressed anthers ( ...
... 1999; Koonjul et al., 2005; Oliver et al., 2005; Ji et al., 2010). While there is no starch accumulating in the pollen grains, abnormal starch accumulation was observed in the connective tissue of drought-stressed wheat anthers (Lalonde et al., 1997) and in the anther wall of cold-stressed anthers ( ...
stalk rots - Manitoba Corn Growers Association
... leaf sheaths where the stalks are then penetrated. Insect feeding sites and other wounds also serve as entry points. Infested corn residues generally create infection in new crops in the nearby area. The fungus can also enter new fields by wind dissemination of spores associated with dry leaf pieces ...
... leaf sheaths where the stalks are then penetrated. Insect feeding sites and other wounds also serve as entry points. Infested corn residues generally create infection in new crops in the nearby area. The fungus can also enter new fields by wind dissemination of spores associated with dry leaf pieces ...
Relationship of AUDPC values of tan spot and Stagonospora glume
... Some authors have concluded that P. nodorum frequently reproduces sexually and that ascospores are the dominant source of primary inoculum initiating foliar epidemics on wheat (Keller et al., 1997). However, according to the other findings of essentially the same population structure in seedborne po ...
... Some authors have concluded that P. nodorum frequently reproduces sexually and that ascospores are the dominant source of primary inoculum initiating foliar epidemics on wheat (Keller et al., 1997). However, according to the other findings of essentially the same population structure in seedborne po ...
Hairy Root and Its Application in Plant Genetic Engineering
... However, sometimes the efficiency of secondary metabolic production is not so desirable. Metabolic engineering offers new perspectives for improving the production of secondary metabolites by the overexpression of single genes. This approach may lead to an increase of some enzymes involved in metabo ...
... However, sometimes the efficiency of secondary metabolic production is not so desirable. Metabolic engineering offers new perspectives for improving the production of secondary metabolites by the overexpression of single genes. This approach may lead to an increase of some enzymes involved in metabo ...
Wheat Genetic Resources and Genomics
... germplasm collected at intervals of 40 to 50 years in comparable geographical regions. Here a qualitative, rather than a quantitative shift in diversity was detected. (III) The inter- and intraspecific variation of seed longevity and its relationship to seed dormancy. Genetic studies were initiated. ...
... germplasm collected at intervals of 40 to 50 years in comparable geographical regions. Here a qualitative, rather than a quantitative shift in diversity was detected. (III) The inter- and intraspecific variation of seed longevity and its relationship to seed dormancy. Genetic studies were initiated. ...