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We summarize the current knowledge of the activity of resveratrol against viral infection and describe the possible molecular pathways through which resveratrol exerts its antiviral activity....
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PMID: 20074034
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Proteases play a key role in various pathological processes and several protease inhibitors are already available for treatment. DUBs (deubiquitinating enzymes) constitute one of the largest classes of human proteases and are key effectors of the ubiquitin-proteasome system. This pathway regulating...
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PMID: 20074048
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We present a comprehensive survey of reprogramming approaches focusing on gene-delivery systems used for generation of iPS cells from somatic cells, categorize gene-delivery vectors, and discuss their advantages and limitations for somatic cell reprogramming. We include pertinent literature publishe...
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PMID: 20088717
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In recent years, the development of powerful viral gene transfer techniques has greatly facilitated the study of gene function. This review summarises some of the viral delivery systems routinely used to mediate gene transfer into cell lines, primary cell cultures and in whole animal models. The sys...
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PMID: 19830583
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We have found to be particularly useful in our gene therapy research. An overriding guiding concept that has emerged in the development of synthetic nanodelivery systems is the idea to develop formulations and structures that mimic viruses, whilst retaining the safety elements of synthetic, non-vira...
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PMID: 20127400
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An empirical formula was developed for determining the vulnerability of unconfined sandy aquifers to virus contamination, expressed as a dimensionless setback distance r(s)(*). The formula can be used to calculate the setback distance required for the protection of drinking water production wells ag...
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PMID: 20110099
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We identified the WD repeat protein WDR5 as a VISA-associated protein. WDR5 was recruited to VISA in a viral infection dependent manner. Viral infection also caused translocation of WDR5 from the nucleus to mitochondria. Knockdown of WDR5 impaired the formation of virus-induced VISA-associated compl...
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PMID: 20080758
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Over 100 years viruses have fascinated scientists around the world. Although biologists, chemists, physicians, veterinarians, and even physicists attempted to elucidate the nature of viruses, the question still remains "Are viruses alive?" Different theories have aimed at unifying our views of virol...
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PMID: 20545437
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We have recently characterized that influenza A virus blocks autophagosome degradation via its matrix protein 2. Matrix protein 2 seems to achieve this macroautophagy inhibition not by its well-characterized proton channel function, but possibly due to its binding to Atg6/Beclin 1, thereby enhancing...
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PMID: 20009549
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Respiratory viruses are a constant concern for all demographics. Examples include established viruses such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the leading cause of respiratory infection in infants and young children, and emerging viruses such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), which reac...
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PMID: 20201109
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We found that by using "universal" primers and a single-step PCR diagnostic test, it was difficult to distinguish between non-infective forms of the virus and active IHHNV. Detection of IHHNV was more accurate when we used two alternative molecular strategies, namely 1) single-step PCR amplification...
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PMID: 20957606
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We gain greater insight into the interrelationship of viruses and the immune system. Viral-vector vaccines remain the best means to induce cellular immunity and are now showing promise for the induction of strong humoral responses. The potential benefits for global health that are offered by this fi...
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PMID: 19966816
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IVIG can be prepared from fractionation of normal human plasma and it is used as a therapeutic drug for treatment of various diseases. IVIG has been for some time the high-growth product within the plasma derived products, at both a global and a national country level. Fractionation was performed ac...
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PMID: 20555125
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We initially introduce all possible types of DRV liposomes (in respect to the encapsulated molecule characteristics and/or their applications in therapeutics) and discuss in detail the preparation methodologies for each type....
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PMID: 20072872
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Our results show that when targeting two complementary antiviral mechanisms, strongly additive effects could be observed....
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PMID: 20054100
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There is growing awareness of the health implications of fact that infectious agents often do not act independently; rather their disease potential is mediated in diverse and significant ways by their relationships with other pathogens. Pathogen-pathogen interaction (PPI), for exampl...
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PMID: 21178409
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I interferons (IFN-alpha/beta) in biological samples. The amount of IFN is either determined via its ability to suppress a sensitive indicator virus, by an IFN-responding reporter cell line, or by ELISA. These assays however are either time-consuming and lack convenient readouts, or they are rather...
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PMID: 20187932
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Sewage sludge and treated wastewater when contaminated with enteric virus and discharged into the environment, could pose a human health risk. The aim of study was to verify the presence and viability of enteric viruses in sewage sludge and treated wastewater at a local sewage plant in Florianopolis...
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PMID: 20107281
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The 2009 Viral Clearance Symposium (Indianapolis, IN, USA) was held to interactively discuss methods for virus removal and inactivation during biopharmaceutical manufacture. Its origin was the result of worldwide regulatory and industry recognition that challenges, gaps, and opportun...
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PMID: 21516942
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We found that plant miRNAs target plant viruses more efficiently than any other sequences, but also, miRNAs can either preferentially target plant-infecting viruses or target any virus without preference.
Our results show a strong potential for antiviral activity of plant miRNAs and suggest that the...
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PMID: 20594353
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TLRs (Toll-like receptors), NLRs (Nod-like proteins) and RLRs (RIG-like receptors), pathogens sensors of innate immunity conference organized by EuroSciCon hosted a large group of scientists from across Europe. The Chairs hoped the meeting would "provide an overview of these three families of recept...
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PMID: 20021301
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We investigated more than 460 primate cell lines for Epstein-Barr (EBV), hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), human T-cell leukemia/lymphoma virus I and II (HTLV-I/-II), and squirrel monkey retrovirus (SMRV) infections for risk assessment. None of the ce...
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PMID: 20454443
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