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Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Seroprevalence Among Different National Populations of Middle East and North African Men
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Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
, 2018 , Article)
BACKGROUND:
There are limited data on herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) seroprevalence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). We examined country- and age-specific HSV-2 seroprevalence among select MENA populations ...
Performance evaluation of five commercial assays in assessing seroprevalence of HEV antibodies among blood donors
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Microbiology Society
, 2018 , Article)
Although hepatitis E virus (HEV) is mainly transmitted via the faecal-oral route, the rate of HEV transmission via blood donation is on the rise. However, the seroprevalence of HEV among blood donors is not well established ...
Nox2 activity is required in obesity-mediated alteration of bone remodeling
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Hindawi Limited
, 2018 , Article)
Despite increasing evidence suggesting a role for NADPH oxidases (Nox) in bone pathophysiology, whether Nox enzymes contribute to obesity-mediated bone remodeling remains to be clearly elucidated. Nox2 is one of the ...
Epstein–Barr Virus Epidemiology, Serology, and Genetic Variability of LMP-1 Oncogene Among Healthy Population: An Update
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Frontiers Medi
, 2018 , Article Review)
The Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) is a DNA lymphotropic herpesvirus and the causative agent
of infectious mononucleosis. EBV is highly prevalent since it affects more than 90% of
individuals worldwide and has been linked to ...
Association of serum vitamin D concentrations with dietary patterns in children and adolescents.
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BioMed Central
, 2018 , Article)
Because children have been advised on the dangers of sun exposure, diet is an important contributor of serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentrations. Aim of this study was to determine whether serum 25(OH)D concentrations ...
Reduced vasorin enhances angiotensin II signaling within the aging arterial wall
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Impact Journals
, 2018 , Article)
The glycosylated protein vasorin physically interacts with the transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-β1) and functionally attenuates its fibrogenic signaling in the vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) of the arterial wall. ...
Shelf-life of smoked eel fillets treated with chitosan or thyme oil
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Elsevier
, 2018 , Article)
The present study examined the effect of natural antimicrobials: Chitosan, thyme oil
and their combination, on the shelf- life of smoked eel fillets stored under vacuum
packaging (VP) at 4°C. Based on sensory odor data ...
Performance evaluation of four type-specific commercial assays for detection of herpes simplex virus type 1 antibodies in a Middle East and North Africa population.
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Elsevier
, 2018 , Article)
The number of diagnostic assays for the detection of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) antibodies has increased over the years. However, their performance characteristics could vary among global populations. To investigate ...
Alcohol use and burden for 195 countries and territories, 1990-2016: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016
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Elsevier
, 2018 , Conference Paper)
Background Alcohol use is a leading risk factor for death and disability, but its overall association with health remains
complex given the possible protective effects of moderate alcohol consumption on some conditions. ...