STUDY ON THE CHARACTERISTIC CODON USAGE PATTERN IN PORCINE EPIDEMIC DIARRHEA VIRUS GENOMES AND ITS HOST ADAPTATION PHENOTYPE

Study on the Characteristic Codon Usage Pattern in Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus Genomes and Its Host Adaptation Phenotype

Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), which classified in the genus Alphacoronavirus, family Coronaviridae, is one of the most important pathogens that cause heavy economic losses in pig industry.Although intensive mutation and recombination analysis of PEDV strains were provided, systematic genome analysis were needed to elucidate the evolution

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Peroxidasin Deficiency Re-programs Macrophages Toward Pro-fibrolysis Function and Promotes Collagen Resolution in LiverSummary

Background & Aims: During liver fibrosis, tissue repair mechanisms replace necrotic tissue with highly stabilized extracellular matrix proteins.Extracellular matrix stabilization influences the speed of tissue recovery.Here, we studied the expression and function of peroxidasin (PXDN), a peroxidase that uses hydrogen peroxide to cross-link coll

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Comparison of evacuation methods used in the Netherlands and the USACE Dam and Levee Safety Programs for the Natomas Basin (CA)

Both in the USA and in the Netherlands, extensive studies on approaches for identifying flood risks (the combination of levee failure probabilities Powder Foundation and consequences) are ongoing.A related topic concerns evacuation and emergency management (EEM).The magnitude of life loss is directly influenced by the effectiveness of EEM.Different

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Can ultrasound measures of intrinsic foot muscles and plantar soft tissues predict future diabetes-related foot disease? A systematic review.

INTRODUCTION:Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with hyperglycaemia and advanced glycosylation end-products.In the foot, the consequences of chronic or uncontrolled diabetes are micro and macrovascular disease, neuropathy, reduced joint mobility and structural and soft tissue changes that increase the risk of ulcer development and amputation.Diab

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