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Could antigen presenting cells represent a protective element during sars-cov-2 infection in children?
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
Antigen Presenting Cells (APC) are immune cells that recognize, process, and present antigens to lymphocytes. APCs are among the earliest immune responders against an antigen. Thus, in patients with COVID-19, a disease ...
Food purchase and eating behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional survey of Russian adults
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
The Russian government took strong containment measures to prevent the spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) with rigid hygiene protocols and restrictions on daily living, such as social ...
COVID-19 Severity in Patients With Apical Periodontitis: A Case Control Study
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
Objectives: Apical periodontitis (AP) has been associated with systemic inflammatory biomarkers that have also been associated with COVID-19 severity. This study was designed to test the hypothesis that the presence of ...
Association Between Periodontitis and COVID-19
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Springer Nature
, 2024 , Article)
Purpose of Review: Periodontitis has been linked to various systemic diseases and conditions. Given their shared comorbidities, extensive research has been carried out to explore the link between periodontitis and COVID-19. ...
Antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) of SARS-CoV-2 in patients exposed to MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 antigens
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Wiley
, 2024 , Article)
This study evaluated the potential for antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) in serum samples from patients exposed to Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Furthermore, we evaluated the effect of severe ...
Estimating protection afforded by prior infection in preventing reinfection: Applying the test-negative study design.
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Oxford University Press
, 2023 , Article)
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to use infection testing databases to rapidly estimate effectiveness of prior infection in preventing reinfection ($P{E}_S$) by novel SARS-CoV-2 variants. Mathematical modeling ...
Enhancing the sensitivity of rapid antigen detection test (RADT) of different SARS-CoV-2 variants and lineages using fluorescence-labeled antibodies and a fluorescent meter
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
RT-qPCR is considered the gold standard for diagnosis of COVID-19; however, it is laborious, time-consuming, and expensive. RADTs have evolved recently as relatively inexpensive methods to address these shortcomings, but ...
TRAINING PRACTICES OF FILIPINO ATHLETES DURING THE EARLY COVID-19 LOCKDOWN
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University of Zagreb - Faculty of Kinesiology
, 2022 , Article)
The imposition of COVID-19 lockdown restricted the daily activities of many people, including athletes. This study investigated the training practices of athletes in the Philippines during the early COVID-19 lockdown. A ...
Rates of recurrent positive SARS-CoV-2 swab results among patients attending primary care in Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
We read with interest the work of COCOREC (Collaborative study COvid RECurrences) study group.1
Recurrent positive rt-PCR results for SARS-CoV-2 infection were reported from early in the epidemic.1
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Combination of Angiotensin (1-7) Agonists and Convalescent Plasma as a New Strategy to Overcome Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) Inhibition for the Treatment of COVID-19
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Frontiers
, 2021 , Article)
Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is currently the most concerning health problem worldwide. SARS-CoV-2 infects cells by binding to ...