67,265 results match your criteria Herpes B
J Am Acad Dermatol 2018 Dec 3. Epub 2018 Dec 3.
Loyola Univ Medical Center Dermatology, 321 N La Grange Rd, La, Grange Park, IL. Electronic address:
The incidence of zoster is increased in many autoimmune diseases. This study found a significantly increased zoster incidence in dermatomyositis and cutaneous lupus erythematosus compared with a control group.Physicians should be aware of this risk and consider administering the vaccine against zoster to these patients if not contraindicated. Read More
J Gen Virol 2018 Dec 6. Epub 2018 Dec 6.
Institute of Virology, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
While it is fairly clear that herpes simplex virus (HSV) DNA replication requires at least seven virus-encoded proteins in concert with various host cell factors, the mode of this process in infected cells is still poorly understood. Using HSV-1 mutants bearing temperature-sensitive (ts) lesions in the UL9 gene, we previously found that the origin-binding protein (OBP), a product of the UL9 gene, is only needed in the first 6 hours post-infection. As this finding was just a simple support for the hypothesis of a biphasic replication mode, we became convinced through these earlier studies that the mutants tsR and tsS might represent suitable tools for more accurate investigations in vivo. Read More
Open Access J Contracept 2018 12;9:91-112. Epub 2018 Nov 12.
Global Health, Population and Nutrition, FHI 360, Durham, NC, USA,
Purpose: Evidence on the association between contraceptive use and risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and bacterial vaginosis (BV) is lacking, with few prospective studies. We systematically reviewed the last 10 years' evidence on the association between contraception and STI/BV, building on the most recent systematic reviews published in 2006 and 2009.
Methods: We searched the MEDLINE and POPLINE databases for peer-reviewed articles p ublished between January 1, 2008 and January 31, 2018 reporting prospective studies that assessed the association between contraceptive use and incident STI and/or incident or recurrent BV. Read More
J Virol 2018 Dec 5. Epub 2018 Dec 5.
Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas en Retrovirus y SIDA (INBIRS), Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) and Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Histidine-rich glycoprotein (HRG) is an abundant plasma protein with a multidomain structure allowing its interaction with many ligands including phospholipids, plasminogen, fibrinogen, IgG antibodies, and heparan sulfate. HRG has shown to regulate different biological responses such as angiogenesis, coagulation and fibrinolysis. Here, we found that HRG almost completely abrogated the infection of GHOST, Jurkat, CD4+ T cells, and macrophages by HIV-1 at low pH (range 6. Read More
BMC Med 2018 Dec 6;16(1):228. Epub 2018 Dec 6.
Unit of PharmacoTherapy, -Epidemiology & -Economics (PTE2), University of Groningen, Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Background: The newly registered adjuvanted herpes zoster subunit vaccine (HZ/su) has a higher efficacy than the available live-attenuated vaccine (ZVL). National decision-makers soon need to decide whether to introduce HZ/su or to prefer HZ/su above ZVL.
Methods: Using a Markov model with a decision tree, we conducted a cost-effectiveness analysis of vaccination with HZ/su (two doses within 2 months) or zoster vaccine live (ZVL) (single dose, or single dose with a booster after 10 years) for cohorts of 50-, 60-, 70- or 80-year-olds in the Netherlands. Read More
Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2018 Dec 3;143(24):1755-1758. Epub 2018 Dec 3.
Klinische Arbeitsgemeinschaft AIDS Deutschland (KAAD), Sektion der Deutschen AIDS-Gesellschaft (DAIG).
Guidelines from 3 clinical societies and peer-reviewed publications have been reviewed for recent changes in the management of opportunistic infections. Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazol administered intravenously is an option to treat cerebral toxoplasmosis if oral therapy is not feasible. CD4 T cell cut-off for starting prophylaxis with trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole is now 200/µl. Read More
Antivir Ther 2018 Dec 3. Epub 2018 Dec 3.
Manipal Centre for Virus Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Karnataka, India.
Background: Infections due to drug-resistant herpes simplex viruses (HSV) represent an important clinical concern, especially in the immunocompromised patients. The present study was aimed at detecting acyclovir (ACV) susceptibility in HSV clinical samples.
Methods: A total of 13 HSV-positive clinical samples (five HSV-1 and eight HSV-2) recovered from patients (one immunocompromised, and 12 of unknown immune status) were included in the study. Read More
Infection 2018 Dec 1. Epub 2018 Dec 1.
Department of Neurology, Klinikum der Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany.
Purpose: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis continues to be the most common form of sporadic lethal encephalitis worldwide. The wide spectrum of clinical presentations and laboratory findings often poses a diagnostic challenge for physicians which might delay administration of life-saving therapy with acyclovir. Atypical presentations of HSV encephalitis have become increasingly prevalent with better diagnostic techniques and have not been well studied. Read More
Mol Ther Oncolytics 2018 Dec 18;11:62-74. Epub 2018 Oct 18.
Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases, Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43205, USA.
Ewing sarcoma is a highly aggressive cancer that promotes the infiltration and activation of pro-tumor M2-like macrophages. Oncolytic virotherapy that selectively infects and destroys cancer cells is a promising option for treating Ewing sarcoma. The effect of tumor macrophages on oncolytic virus therapy, however, is variable among solid tumors and is unknown in Ewing sarcoma. Read More
Inflamm Intest Dis 2018 Nov 12;3(1):11-15. Epub 2018 Jul 12.
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
Background: Patients with moderate-severe inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are commonly treated with long-term immunosuppressive therapies involving immunomodulators such as thiopurines, biologics (anti-TNF and anti-adhesion molecules), or novel small molecules such as Janus kinase inhibitors.
Summary: Some infections seen with immunosuppressive therapy in IBD are preventable with vaccines. IBD-specific immunosuppressive therapy is generally initiated by gastroenterologists. Read More
Indian Dermatol Online J 2018 Nov-Dec;9(6):383-388
Department of Dermatology, Military Hospital, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Herpes zoster (HZ) is a viral infection believed to be caused by the re activation of varicella zoster virus (VZV) or human herpes virus type 3 (HHV 3) that persists in the posterior nerve root ganglion. HZ is rarely reported in the pediatric age group with an intact immunity. Past infection with VZV and immunization with chickenpox vaccine are key markers in the onset of varicella zoster in children. Read More
Acta Pharm Sin B 2018 Oct 23;8(6):933-943. Epub 2018 Aug 23.
State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China.
Five new sulfur-enriched alkaloids isatithioetherins A-E (-), and two pairs of scalemic enantiomers (+)- and (-)-isatithiopyrin B ( and ) and isoepigoitrin and isogoitrin and ), along with the known scalemic enantiomers epigoitrin and goitrin ( and ), were isolated and characterized from an aqueous extract of the roots. Their structures were determined by extensive spectroscopic data analysis, including 2D NMR and theoretical calculations of electronic circular dichroism (ECD) spectra based on the quantum-mechanical time-dependent density functional theory (TDDFT). Compounds - represent a novel group of sulfur-enriched alkaloids, biogenetically originating from stereoselective assemblies of epigoitrin-derived units. Read More
Indian J Dermatol 2018 Nov-Dec;63(6):502-505
Department of Pediatrics, Base Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have a definite role in the facilitation of HIV infection, which, in turn, also increases susceptibility to other STIs. Further, the social stigma and secrecy surrounding STIs create difficulty in estimating its true incidence and prevalence.
Objective: The objective of this study was to know the pattern of diseases including different clinical presentations and final diagnosis among the STI clinic attendees. Read More
Indian J Dermatol 2018 Nov-Dec;63(6):484-489
Department of VD Serology and Department of STD, Institute of Serology, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Context: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and reproductive tract infections (RTIs) constitute important public health problem worldwide. Syndromic diagnosis of vaginal/cervical discharge (VCD) is often inaccurate leading to over- or under-treatment.
Aims: This study aimed to ascertain the laboratory-confirmed diagnosis of VCD and their relative frequency in a group of patients presenting to a STI clinic in eastern India and to determine the sensitivity and specificity of clinical diagnosis. Read More
Indian J Dermatol 2018 Nov-Dec;63(6):475-478
National Institute of Virology, Kerala Unit, Palakkad, Kerala, India.
Background: Herpes genitalis is an ulcerating sexually transmitted infection, the clinical importance of which lies in its ability to produce painful and recurrent disease in addition to its potential role as a cofactor in acquisition and transmission of human immunodeficiency virus. In recent years, there are increasing reports of genital herpes due to herpes simplex virus (HSV)-1 from various parts of the world. Molecular diagnostic methods such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) have got both diagnostic and prognostic significance in genital herpes. Read More
J Pak Med Assoc 2018 Dec;68(12):1833-11835
Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Firat University, Elazig Turkey.
Isotretinoin can have significant adverse reactions on multiple systems. We report a unique case of pseudotumour cerebri and herpes encephalitis resulting due to isotretinoin. A 19-year-old female patient was admitted to our clinic, presenting with headache, nausea, vomiting and fever since three days. Read More
J Biol Chem 2018 Nov 30. Epub 2018 Nov 30.
Microbiology and Immunology, Emory University, United States.
Receptor-interacting protein (RIP) kinase (RIPK)3-dependent necroptosis directs inflammation and tissue injury as well as antiviral host defense. In human cells, herpes simplex virus (HSV)1 UL39-encoded ICP6 blocks RIP-homotypic interacting motif (RHIM) signal transduction, preventing this leakage form of cell death and sustaining viral infection. TNF receptor (TNFR)1-induced necroptosis is known to require the formation of a RIPK1-RIPK3-MLKL signaling complex (necrosome) that we find compartmentalizes exclusively to caveolin-1-associated detergent-resistant membrane (DRM) vesiclesin HT-29 cells. Read More
Pediatr Neurol 2018 Oct 3;87:30-35. Epub 2018 Aug 3.
Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland. Electronic address:
Background: Hormonal therapy is the treatment of choice in most patients with infantile spasms, but the optimal way to provide this therapy is unclear. Intramuscular adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) has historically used first-line; however, there are significant logistical and financial issues. Our institution has used high-dose prednisolone as the first-line hormonal treatment of infantile spasms since 2006 and published our early experience with 15 infants in 2009. Read More
Epidemiol Infect 2018 Dec 3:1-5. Epub 2018 Dec 3.
Department of Infection Control,Affiliated Hospital of Academy of Military Medical Sciences,Beijing,China.
The prevalence of sexually transmitted infection (STI) pathogens in Beijing, China, is rarely reported. In this study, 34 911 symptomatic outpatients with suspected genital infections who attended outpatient clinics in a tertiary care hospital were included to investigate the updated prevalence of Ureaplasma urealyticum (UU), Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2016 in Beijing, China. Results indicated that a decrease trend (UU, CT, NG and HSV) in male and an increase trend (UU, CT and NG) in female were observed during the period. Read More
J Clin Virol 2018 Nov 28;110:17-21. Epub 2018 Nov 28.
Centro Nacional de Microbiología (CNM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Majadahonda, Spain. Electronic address:
Background: Despite childhood universal VZV immunization was introduced in 2015, there are no data on VZV clade distribution in Spain.
Objectives: To characterize the varicella-zoster virus strains circulating in Spain between 1997 and 2016.
Study Design: In this retrospective study, we determined the VZV clades in 294 patients with different pathologies (mainly encephalitis, zoster and varicella) by sequencing three fragments within ORF 22, ORF 21 and ORF 50 and, subsequently analyzing 7 relevant SNPs. Read More
Sex Health 2018 Dec 6. Epub 2018 Dec 6.
Rates of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) have increased over recent years among gay men and other men who have sex with men (MSM) in England and Wales. HIV diagnoses remain high in this group and men with diagnosed HIV are disproportionally affected by STIs. MSM are therefore a priority for health promotion efforts to reduce STIs. Read More
Neurotherapeutics 2018 Dec 4. Epub 2018 Dec 4.
Department of Anesthesiology, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 185 S. Orange Ave., MSB, E-661, Newark, NJ, 07103, USA.
Peripheral nerve injury downregulates the expression of the μ-opioid receptor (MOR) and voltage-gated potassium channel subunit Kv1.2 by increasing their DNA methylation in the dorsal root ganglion (DRG). Ten-eleven translocation methylcytosine dioxygenase 1 (TET1) causes DNA demethylation. Read More
Int J Alzheimers Dis 2018 1;2018:3128758. Epub 2018 Nov 1.
Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica (IMIBIC), Córdoba, Spain.
Alzheimer's disease (AD) represents the most common cause of dementia in the elderly. AD is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory loss and cognitive decline. Although the aetiology of AD is not clear, both environmental factors and heritable predisposition may contribute to disease occurrence. Read More
Pharmaceutics 2018 Dec 3;10(4). Epub 2018 Dec 3.
Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biotechnology, Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, UFRN, Gal. Gustavo Cordeiro de Farias, Petrópolis, Natal 59.072-570, Brazil.
Chloroquine diphosphate (CQ) is a hydrophilic drug with low entrapment efficiency in hydrophobic nanoparticles (NP). Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is an enveloped double-stranded DNA virus worldwide known as a common human pathogen. This study aims to develop chloroquine-loaded poly(lactic acid) (PLA) nanoparticles (CQ-NP) to improve the chloroquine anti- HSV-1 efficacy. Read More
Rev Prat 2017 Apr;67(4):e177-e181
CHUN, hôpital Archet-1, service infectiologie, 06202 Nice Cedex, France.
Rev Prat 2017 Feb;66(2):148-151
Service de proctologie, maison de santé protestante, Talence, France.
Anal acute pain. Anal pain is a symptom commonly reported during consultation for ano-rectal disease. It is a nonspecific symptom, associated with both emergency and chronic pathologies, and with both benign and serious conditions. Read More
Front Cell Dev Biol 2018 19;6:155. Epub 2018 Nov 19.
Department of Virology, Division of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
Autophagy is a highly conserved intracellular degradation process that targets protein aggregates and damaged organelles. Autophagy is also implicated in numerous viral infections, including human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1), influenza A (IAV) and herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1). Depending on the virus, autophagy can restrict or promote viral replication, and play key roles in modulating inflammation and cell survival. Read More
J Clin Anesth 2018 Nov 28;54:136-137. Epub 2018 Nov 28.
Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey.
Microb Pathog 2018 Nov 28;127:21-30. Epub 2018 Nov 28.
Atta-Ur-Rahman School of Applied Bio-Sciences, Department of Healthcare Biotechnology, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan. Electronic address:
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is a complex polymicrobial infection of vagina that shifts the paradigms of vaginal flora from lactobacilli to opportunistic pathogens. BV is catagorized by greyish white discharge, pH greater than 4.5. Read More
J Immunol Methods 2018 Nov 28. Epub 2018 Nov 28.
Department of Biomolecular Engineering, The University of California at Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA. Electronic address:
We have developed a stable Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell line for the production of a recombinant monoclonal antibody (mAb) to a short protein sequence derived from the N-terminus of human herpes simplex virus type 1 glycoprotein D (HSV-1 gD). The antibody (designated r34.1) provides a useful tool for the immunoaffinity purification of HSV-1 gD tagged proteins, and provides a generic purification system by which various proteins and peptides can be purified. Read More
Immunology 2018 Nov 30. Epub 2018 Nov 30.
Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, LA1 4YQ, UK.
Intracellular DNA and RNA sensors play a vital part in the innate immune response to viruses and other intracellular pathogens, causing the secretion of type I interferons, cytokines and chemokines from infected cells. Pathogen RNA can be detected by RIG-I-like receptors in the cytosol, while cytosolic DNA is recognised by DNA sensors such as cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS). The resulting local immune response, which is initiated within hours of infection, is able to eliminate many pathogens before they are able to establish an infection in the host. Read More
Vestn Oftalmol 2018 ;134(5. Vyp. 2):162-167
Research Institute of Eye Diseases, 11A Rossolimo St., Moscow, Russian Federation, 119021.
Purpose: To study the effectiveness of polishing Bowman's membrane with a diamond burr (DBPBM) in the treatment of recurrent corneal erosion syndrome (RCES).
Material And Methods: The study included 22 patients (22 eyes) with RCES aged 20-56 years who underwent our original modification of DBPBM. All patients had keratotopography examined, endothelial cell density measured, and optical coherence tomography (OCT) of the cornea taken before and after the procedure. Read More
Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2018 ;118(10):97-107
Federal State Autonomous Institution 'National Medical Research Center for Neurosurgery named after Academician N.N. Burdenko' of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia.
Antihypoxic, antioxidant and nootropic effects of mexidol contribute to the improvement of patients with cerebrovascular pathology. The results of clinical studies show that the sequential scheme of using mexidol (first i.v. Read More
Hum Gene Ther 2018 Nov 30. Epub 2018 Nov 30.
Hubei University of Technology, 47896, Wuhan, China.
Dear editor: Here within enclosed is the manuscript entitled "Preclinical safety evaluation of oncolytic herpes simplex virus type 2" by Yang et al., which we would like to submit to Human Gene Therapy for publication. All the authors have read the final version of the manuscript and approved submission of the article to Human Gene Therapy. Read More
Neurourol Urodyn 2018 Nov 29. Epub 2018 Nov 29.
Department of Urology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Aims: We studied the effect of herpes simplex virus (HSV) vectors-based gene transfer of protein phosphatase 1α (PP1α) on bladder hypersensitivity in rats.
Methods: Using adult female Sprague-Dawley rats, non-replicating HSV vectors carrying PP1α or green fluorescent protein (GFP) were injected into the bladder wall. At one week after vector inoculation, cystometry and Western blot assay were performed, whereas the other experiments were performed at 2 weeks after vector inoculation. Read More
Med Phys J 1806 Sep;16(91):247-250
Berner's Street.
Cell Physiol Biochem 2018 Nov 29;51(4):1500-1517. Epub 2018 Nov 29.
Department of Pathogenic Biology and Immunology, Sino-French Hoffmann Institute, School of Basic Medical Science, Guangzhou Medical University, Xinzao Town,
Background/aims: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) BFLF2, the homologue of herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) UL31, is crucial for the efficient viral DNA packaging and primary egress across the nuclear membrane. However, we still do not know its subcellular transport mechanisms.
Methods: Interspecies heterokaryon assays were utilized to detect the nucleocytoplasmic shuttling of BFLF2, and mutation analysis, plasmid transfection and fluorescence microscopy assays were performed to identify the functional nuclear localization sequence (NLS) and nuclear export sequence (NES) of BFLF2 in live cells. Read More
Clin Infect Dis 2018 Nov 29. Epub 2018 Nov 29.
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA.
Varicella vaccination can have complex direct and indirect influences on the epidemiology of herpes zoster among children. We evaluated pediatric herpes zoster trends using administrative databases. Incidence declined in a step-wise pattern since the varicella vaccination program was introduced, suggesting that rates may eventually decline in the entire population. Read More
Clin Infect Dis 2018 Nov 29. Epub 2018 Nov 29.
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA.
Historic herpes zoster incidence trends in US adults have been hard to interpret. Using administrative databases, we extended previous descriptions of these trends through 2016. We observed an age-specific transition, with ongoing increases among younger adults but deceleration in older adults. Read More
Retin Cases Brief Rep 2018 Nov 26. Epub 2018 Nov 26.
Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.
Purpose: To report the multimodal imaging findings of immune recovery uveitis mimicking recurrent T-cell lymphoma after autologous bone marrow transplant therapy.
Methods: A 71-year-old man presented with posterior uveitis 6 weeks after chemotherapy and autologous bone marrow transplant for angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma. Multimodal imaging included fluorescein angiography, fundus autofluorescence, and optical coherence tomography. Read More
Int J Organ Transplant Med 2018 1;9(3):119-125. Epub 2018 Aug 1.
Department of Biology, Gachsaran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Gachsaran, Iran.
Background: Syndrome of transient bone marrow suppression may result from various extra-hematological diseases, such as immunological deregulations, and viral infectious diseases secondarily affecting the function of hematopoietic stem cells.
Objective: To evaluate the pathogenic role of herpes viruses and their contraction with cytokine gene polymorphism, which can impair hematopoiesis in patients with transient bone marrow suppression.
Methods: In a cross-sectional study 30 patients who admitted to Namazi Hospital, affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, with transient bone marrow suppression were recruited. Read More
Rinsho Shinkeigaku 2018 Nov 29. Epub 2018 Nov 29.
Department of Neurology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo.
The case is a 64-year-old male who had a past history of herpes simplex virus encephalitis (HSE) two years prior to his admission. He was admitted to our hospital due to severe pneumonia and sepsis. Several days later, he developed HSE again. Read More
J Clin Microbiol 2018 Nov 28. Epub 2018 Nov 28.
Microbiology Service, Hospital Clínico Universitario, Instituto de Investigación INCLIVA, Valencia, Spain
Previous studies suggested that Herpes simplex virus (HSV) PCR testing can be safely deferred in patients with normal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) white blood cell (WBC) counts and protein levels as long as they are older than two years of age and are not immunocompromised, the so-called Reller criteria. In this multicenter study, we retrospectively assessed the validity of this screening criteria in our setting. A total of 4,404 CSF specimens submitted to the respective microbiology laboratories at the participating hospitals between 2012 and 2018 for HSV PCR testing were included. Read More
J Virol 2018 Nov 28. Epub 2018 Nov 28.
Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Immunology, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, University of California Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine, California, USA
A large proportion of the world population harbors herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) a major cause of infectious corneal blindness. HSV-specific CD8 T cells protect from herpes infection and disease. However, the genomic, phenotypic and functional characteristics of CD8 T cells associated with the protection seen in asymptomatic (ASYMP) individuals, who despite being infected, never experienced any recurrent herpetic disease, remains to be fully elucidated. Read More
Cell Rep 2018 Nov;25(9):2379-2389.e3
Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Virology of MOH and MOE, School of Basic Medical Sciences and National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China. Electronic address:
Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) spreads in populations through a latency entry and reactivation cycle. The role of host immune-suppressive factor regulatory T cells (Treg cells) in controlling latency establishment and reactivation is not completely understood. Here, using an HSV-1 ocular infection murine model, we observe a positive correlation between the level of Treg cells and viral infectivity and demonstrate the requirement for Treg cells in latency establishment. Read More
Stem Cells Transl Med 2018 Nov 28. Epub 2018 Nov 28.
Department of Physiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Tumorigenesis is an important problem that needs to be addressed in the field of human stem/progenitor cell transplantation for the treatment of subacute spinal cord injury (SCI). When certain "tumorigenic" cell lines are transplanted into the spinal cord of SCI mice model, there is initial improvement of motor function, followed by abrupt deterioration secondary to the effect of tumor growth. A significant proportion of the transplanted cells remains undifferentiated after transplantation and is thought to increase the risk of tumorigenesis. Read More
J Cell Biochem 2018 Nov 28. Epub 2018 Nov 28.
Department of Neurosurgery, Funing People's Hospital, Funing, China.
miR-145 has been found to be significantly downregulated in gliomas, and overexpression of miR-145 increases glioma cell apoptosis and enhances chemosensitivity or herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase gene therapy. However, the correlation between miR-145 and the clinical prognosis of glioblastomas has never been explored. In this study, a retrospective study was conducted in 86 cases of patients with glioblastoma after neurosurgery combined with chemoradiotherapy, and 36 cases with traumatic brain injury. Read More
PLoS One 2018 28;13(11):e0208163. Epub 2018 Nov 28.
Department of Ophthalmology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
To investigate the clinical characteristics, treatment, risk factors of occurrence and graft transparency of corneal epithelial defects after penetrating keratoplasty in patients with infectious keratitis. 594 patients (594 eyes) with infectious keratitis treated by penetrating keratoplasty at Shandong Eye Institute were reviewed retrospectively between January 2008 and January 2018. We investigated the demographic data, diameter and sources of graft, onset time, location, scope, time of healing and treatment of epithelial defects, as well as other postoperative complications and graft clarity. Read More
Nat Prod Bioprospect 2018 Nov 27. Epub 2018 Nov 27.
Laboratory of Ecology and Environment, Faculty of Sciences Ben M'sik, University Hassan II Casablanca, Sidi Othman, BP 7955, Casablanca, Morocco.
In order to identify the medicinal and aromatic plants most requested for the treatment of the most common oral pathology, an ethnobotanical survey was carried out in the economic capital Casablanca, Morocco. The data basis was obtained draw selected traditional herbalists based on the semi-structured questionnaire. Quantitative indices such as use value (UV), family UV (FUV), fidelity level and informant consensus factor (ICF) were intended to evaluate the importance of plant species. Read More
Iran J Microbiol 2018 Aug;10(4):233-241
Clinical Microbiology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Background And Objectives: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected women are usually at a higher risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) than others. The objective of this study was to characterize the prevalence of human papilloma virus (HPV), herpes simplex virus (HSV), (CT), and (NG), and associated risk factors among HIV-infected women in Fars province, Iran.
Materials And Methods: In this cross-sectional study, cervical swab samples were collected from 71 HIV-infected women, aged 17-45 years (mean ± standard deviation: 31. Read More