Murine C3 of the complement system affects infection by Leptospira interrogans.

Leptospirosis is an infectious neglected disease estimated to affect more than one million people worldwide each year. The Complement System plays a vital role in eliminating infectious agents. However, its precise role in leptospirosis remains to be fully understood.

Polysome Profiling of a Human Glioblastoma Reveals Intratumoral Heterogeneity.

Glioblastoma (GBM) is one of the most aggressive cancers, with median survival of less than 2 years. Despite of considerable advance in molecular classification of GBMs, no improvements in therapy have been described. The scenario is further complicated by tumor heterogeneity and the relationship among genetic, transcriptional and functional findings.