PATHOGENICITY ASSESSMENT OF SHIGA TOXIN-PRODUCING ESCHERICHIA COLI STRAINS ISOLATED FROM WILD BIRDS IN A MAJOR AGRICULTURAL REGION IN CALIFORNIA

Pathogenicity assessment of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli strains isolated from wild birds in a major agricultural region in California

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) consists of diverse strains differing in genetic make-up and virulence potential.To better understand the pathogenicity potential of STEC carried by the wildlife, three STEC and one E.coli strains isolated from wild birds near a major agricultural region in California were selected for comparative patho

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Perceived Barriers to Leisure-Time Physical Activity Among Physically Active Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury

Objective: To investigate barriers to leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) for physically active people with spinal cord injury (SCI).Design: Prospective cross-sectional.Setting: General community.Participants: One hundred and five physically active individuals with SCI.Interventions: Semi-structured interviews and surveys.Main Outcome Measure: Pa

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Development and validation of monoclonal antibodies against N6-methyladenosine for the detection of RNA modifications.

RNA contains various chemical modifications, among which N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is the most prevalent modified nucleotide in eukaryotic mRNA.Emerging evidence suggests that m6A plays an important role in regulating a variety of cellular functions by controlling mRNA processing, translation and degradation.Because m6A is not detectable by standard

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The roles of iodized oil-based lymphangiography and post-lymphangiographic computed tomography for specific lymphatic intervention planning in patients with postoperative lymphatic fistula: a literature review and case series

Abstract In the management of patients with postoperative read more lymphatic fistula (LF) in different locations, iodized oil-based lymphangiography (LAG) from trans-pedal or intranodal route is an established diagnostic approach with the potential to plan further interventional treatments.However, specific lymphatic interventions are indicated de

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