Sensors (Basel)
December 2024
Road safety applications for automotive scenarios rely on the ability to estimate vehicle positions with high precision. Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) and, in particular, the global positioning system (GPS), are commonly used for self localization. But, especially in urban vehicular scenarios, due to obstructions, they may not provide the requirements for crucial position-based applications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) is common in children with asthma but can be present also in children without asthma, especially athletes. Differential diagnosis includes several conditions such as exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO), cardiac disease, or physical deconditioning. Detailed medical history, clinical examination and specific tests are mandatory to exclude alternative diagnoses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEndometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by the presence of endometrium-like tissue outside the uterus, primarily affecting pelvic organs and tissues. In this study, we explored platelet activation in endometriosis. We utilized the STRING database to analyze the functional interactions among proteins previously identified in small extracellular vesicles (EVs) isolated from the peritoneal fluid of endometriosis patients and controls.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHuman C1q is a multifaceted complement protein whose functions range from activating the complement classical pathway to immunomodulation and promoting placental development and tumorigenesis. It is encoded by the , , and genes located on chromosome 1. C1q, unlike most complement components, has extrahepatic expression by a range of cells including macrophages, monocytes and immature dendritic cells.
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