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Analysis of Hendra Virus Fusion Protein N-Terminal Transmembrane Residues

Chelsea T. Barrett, Hadley E. Neal, Kearstin Edmonds, J. Lizbeth Reyes Zamora et al. • Viruses (2021)

Hendra virus (HeV) is a zoonotic enveloped member of the family Paramyoxviridae. To successfully infect a host cell, HeV utilizes two surface glycoproteins: the attachment (G) protein to bind, and the trimeric fusion (F) protein to merge th...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/v13122353

Study on seroprevalence of hepatitis delta in a regional hospital in western Turkey

Sukran Kose, Gulfem Ece, Ayhan Gozaydin, Melda Turken • Journal of Infection in Developing Countries (2012)

Introduction: Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) is an incomplete virus dependent on hepatitis B virus (HBV) for its multiplication. It can infect individuals with active HBV infection and cause severe liver disease. It is less prevalent than hepa...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3855/jidc.1749

Bacteriophage: A Useful Tool for Studying Gut Bacteria Function of Housefly Larvae, Musca domestica

Xinyu Zhang, Shumin Wang, Ting Li, Qian Zhang et al. • Microbiology Spectrum (2021)

ABSTRACT Beneficial symbiotic bacteria have positive effects on some insects’ (such as mosquitoes, cockroaches, and flies) biological activities. However, the effects of a lack of one specific symbiotic bacterium on the life activities of s...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1128/Spectrum.00599-21

Purification of Murine Gammaherpesvirus 68 With Use of Differential Centrifugation

Hodoši R., Nováková E., Šupolíková M. • European Pharmaceutical Journal (2021)

The method for separation of viral particles in a concentrated form from the environment is called virus purification. Viruses are required to be purified for a range of studies in which it is necessary to distinguish the properties or stru...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.2478/afpuc-2021-0009

Seaweed-Derived Sulfated Polysaccharides as Potential Agents for Prevention and Treatment of Influenza and COVID-19

N. N. Besednova, T. N. Zvyagintseva, B. G. Andriukov, T. S. Zaporozhets et al. • Антибиотики и Химиотерапия (2021)

The review presents materials describing the seaweed-derived sulfated polysaccharides (SPS) as potential means for prevention and treatment of viral diseases of the respiratory tract, mainly influenza and COVID-19. The literature materials o...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.37489/0235-2990-2021-66-7-8-50-66

Unveiling Area Estimation through Newton's Forward Divided Difference Method

Nurzalina Harun, Zubaidah Sadikin, Che Nurul Hanna Che Sulaiman, Nur Hamiza Basri et al. • Malaysia Journal of Invention and Innovation (2024)

In this era of globalization and technological advancements, Malaysia stands out as a vibrant hub for innovations and technology, along with an entrepreneurial spirit. However, it appears that there will be occasions when the creation of ...

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The Psychosocial Impact of COVID-19 on health care workers

Bárbara Otonín Rodríguez, Tania Lorca Sánchez • International Brazilian Journal of Urology (2020)

ABSTRACT At the end of 2019, a disease was identified, COVID-19, caused by a new type of easy and fast spreading virus, which led to the beginning of a worldwide pandemic. One of the most exposed groups to the virus and its psychosocial con...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2020.s124

Emodin inhibits Newcastle disease virus replication via regulating the phosphorylation levels of eEF2K/eEF2 and targeting viral N protein to reduce viral protein production

Wenjie Wu, Rongjing Xia, Si Ma, Zenglei Hu et al. • Poultry Science (2026)

Newcastle disease (ND) caused by Newcastle disease virus (NDV) infection is a highly contagious avian disease that causes substantial threat to the global poultry industry. Emodin (EMO), a member of the free anthraquinone compounds derived ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2026.107180 PMC: PMC13265661

Evolutionary Analysis of Four Recombinant Viruses of the Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus From a Pig Farm in China

Jiankui Liu, Jiankui Liu, Jiankui Liu, Liling Lai et al. • Frontiers in Veterinary Science (2022)

The porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is one of the most important pathogens causing substantial economic losses to the Chinese swine industry. In this study, we analyzed the complete genome sequences of four PRRSV...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.933896

Inhibition of Citrus Huanglongbing Disease by <i>Paenibacillus polymyx</i> KN-03 and Analysis with Transcriptome and Microflora

Yuehua Yang, Fangkui Wang, Jialin Jiang, Ling Jiang • Agronomy (2023)

Soil drench treatment using Paenibacillus polymyxa strain KN-03 was applied to citrus plants infected with Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas). The infection status was assessed using PCR and a real-time quantitative PCR detection syst...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/agronomy13122958

Case report: Incidentally discovered case of pheochromocytoma as a cause of long COVID-19 syndrome

Christian G. Ziegler, Carina Riediger, Matthias Gruber, Carola Kunath et al. • Frontiers in Endocrinology (2022)

Pheochromocytomas (PCCs) are rare but potentially lethal tumors that arise from the adrenal medulla. The clinical suspicion and diagnosis of PCC can be challenging due to the non-specific nature of signs and symptoms. In many patients, infe...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.967995

Advanced Digital Health Technologies for COVID-19 and Future Emergencies

Benjamin K. Scott, Geoffrey T Miller, Stephanie Jo Fonda, Ronald E. Yeaw et al. • Telemedicine Journal and e-Health (2020)

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to a national health care emergency in the United States and exposed resource shortages, particularly of health care providers trained to provide critical or intensive care. This artic...

OPENALEX DOI: https://doi.org/10.1089/tmj.2020.0140

RESTRICION FRAGMENT LENGTH POLYMORPHISM ANALYSIS OF JORDANIAN FIELD STRAINS OF INFECTIOUS BURSAL DISEASE VIRUS

M.Q. AL-NATOUR • Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal (2006)

Reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction/ restriction fragment length polymorphism (RT-PCR/RFLP) techniques were used for the preliminary characterization of Jordanian field strains of Infectious Bursal Disease Viruses (IBDVs). Bursa...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.21608/avmj.2006.177318

Neurological Manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Protocol for a Sub-analysis of the COVID-19 Critical Care Consortium Observational Study

Denise Battaglini, Denise Battaglini, Lavienraj Premraj, Lavienraj Premraj et al. • Frontiers in Medicine (2022)

IntroductionNeurological manifestations and complications in coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) patients are frequent. Prior studies suggested a possible association between neurological complications and fatal outcome, as well as the exis...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.930217

Dietary Supplementation with the Red Seaweed <i>Porphyra umbilicalis</i> Protects against DNA Damage and Pre-Malignant Dysplastic Skin Lesions in HPV-Transgenic Mice

Susana Santos, Tiago Ferreira, José Almeida, Maria J. Pires et al. • Marine Drugs (2019)

Some diet profiles are associated with the risk of developing cancer; however, some nutrients show protective effects. Porphyra umbilicalis is widely consumed, having a balanced nutritional profile; however, its potential for cancer chemopr...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/md17110615

Development and validation of a portable, point-of-care canine distemper virus qPCR test.

Ania Tomaszewicz Brown, Denise McAloose, Paul P Calle, Angelika Auer et al. • PLoS ONE (2020)

Canine distemper virus (CDV) is a multi-host pathogen that can cause significant mortality in domestic, wild terrestrial and marine mammals. It is a major conservation threat in some endangered species. Infection can result in severe respir...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0232044

Sustainable COVID-19 Mitigation: Wuhan Lockdowns, Health Inequities, and Patient Evacuation

Lee Liu • International Journal of Health Policy and Management (2020)

The world is urgently looking for ways to flatten the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) curve, and many governments have resorted to implementing strict lockdowns, as researchers show the effectiveness of China’s approaches in containing ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.34172/ijhpm.2020.63