Staphylococcus aureus strains of the 8325 lineage, especially 8325-4 and derivatives lacking prophage, have been used extensively for decades of research. We report herein the results of our deep sequence analysis of strain 8325-4. Assignment of…
Total antioxidant capacity (TAOC) was investigated in 38 chronic hepatitis patients (25 hepatitis B, 13 hepatitis C). Control group included 22 healthy persons. Results of the colorimetric measurements of TAOC with Randox kit showed that TAOC was…
The positive-strand coronavirus genome of ~30 kilobase in length and subgenomic (sg) mRNAs of shorter lengths, are 5' and 3'-co-terminal by virtue of a common 5'-capped leader and a common 3'-polyadenylated untranslated region. Here, by ligating…
The modern concept of surveillance has evolved over the centuries. Publichealth surveillance provides the scientific database essential for decisionmaking and appropriate public health action. It is considered as the bestpublic health tool to prevent…
In order to study the spatial structure of oriental beech (Fagus orientalis Lipsky) stand at optimal stage, this research was carried out in the Caspian forests of Iran. The studied site consisted of a natural stand located at Sangdeh district…
In order to investigate some of the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of oriental beech (Fagus orientalis Lipsky) at optimal phase, this research was carried out in the Caspian forests of Iran in 1999. The study area consisted of a natural…
While human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes preferentially target specific regions of the viral proteome, HIV-1 features that contribute to immune recognition are not well understood. One hypothesis is that…
Coronaviruses cause respiratory disease in humans that can range from mild to severe. However, the pathogenesis of pulmonary coronavirus infections is poorly understood. Mouse hepatitis virus type 1 (MHV-1) is a group 2 coronavirus capable of causing…
In terms of its highly pathogenic nature, there remains a significant need to further define the immune pathology of SARS-coronavirus (SARS-CoV) infection, as well as identify correlates of immunity to help develop vaccines for severe coronaviral…