Publications by authors named "J C Cate"

West Nile virus (WNV) requires programmed -1 ribosomal frameshifting for translation of the viral genome. The efficiency of WNV frameshifting is among the highest known. However, it remains unclear why WNV exhibits such a high frameshifting efficiency.

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Structured RNA lies at the heart of many central biological processes, from gene expression to catalysis. RNA structure prediction is not yet possible due to a lack of high-quality reference data associated with organismal phenotypes that could inform RNA function. We present GARNET (Gtdb Acquired RNa with Environmental Temperatures), a new database for RNA structural and functional analysis anchored to the Genome Taxonomy Database (GTDB).

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  • - Fetal macrosomia (FM) poses significant health risks for both mothers and newborns, particularly in cases without maternal diabetes, yet existing research largely focuses on diabetic populations.
  • - Key risk factors for nondiabetic FM include previous macrosomic births, excessive weight gain during pregnancy, and obesity; complications from FM can lead to higher cesarean rates and neonatal challenges such as shoulder dystocia.
  • - Exercise during pregnancy may help reduce FM risk, and current guidelines recommend against inducing labor before 39 weeks or opting for elective cesarean delivery unless fetal weight is notably high, underscoring the need for further research in this area.
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West Nile Virus (WNV), a member of the family, requires programmed -1 ribosomal frameshifting (PRF) for translation of the viral genome. The efficiency of WNV frameshifting is among the highest observed to date. Despite structural similarities to frameshifting sites in other viruses, it remains unclear why WNV exhibits such a high frameshifting efficiency.

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Previable premature prelabor rupture of membranes (pPPROM) can lead to significant maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Limited literature exists describing long-term outcomes in neonates surviving pPPROM. Our study describes 2-year survival and outcomes after expectantly managed pPPROM at a single, tertiary, academic center.

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