Recent advances in biological nanopores for nanopore sequencing, sensing and comparison of functional variations in MspA mutants.

Biological nanopores are revolutionizing human health by the great myriad of detection and diagnostic skills. Their nano-confined area and ingenious shape are suitable to investigate a diverse range of molecules that were difficult to identify with the previous techniques. Additionally, high throughput and label-free detection of target analytes instigated the exploration of new bacterial channel proteins such as Fragaceatoxin C (FraC), Cytolysin A (ClyA), Ferric hydroxamate uptake component A (FhuA) and Curli specific gene G (CsgG) along with the former ones, like α-hemolysin (αHL), porin A (MspA), aerolysin, bacteriophage phi 29 and Outer membrane porin G (OmpG).

CORRIGENDUM to: Correlation of Apolipoprotein B mRNA-editing Enzyme, Catalytic Polypeptide- like 3G Genetic Variant rs8177832 with HIV-1 Predisposition in Pakistani Population.

Due to oversight of an author, in the manuscript entitled "Correlation of Apolipoprotein B mRNA-editing Enzyme, Catalytic Polypeptide- like 3G Genetic Variant rs8177832 with HIV-1 Predisposition in Pakistani Population" one author's name in the authors' list was erroneously published in the Journal "Current HIV Research" 2018; 16(4): 297-301.

Predictive value of IL-28B rs12979860 variants for peg-IFN, sofosbuvir plus ribavirin treatment of HCV infection in Pakistani population.

Aim: The correlation of IL28-B genetic variants (rs12979860) with combinational therapy (peg-interferon, sofosbuvir plus ribavirin) of hepatitis C virus infection were studied in 154 chronic hepatitis C patients.

Methods & Results: The sustained virological response for efficient antiviral regimen was achieved in 75.32% treated individuals.

Correlation of Apolipoprotein B mRNA-editing Enzyme, Catalytic Polypeptide- like 3G Genetic Variant rs8177832 with HIV-1 Predisposition in Pakistani Population.

Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a global health burden which ultimately results in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). There are multiple host factors which are capable of limiting HIV-1 replication. One of the most important host factors which inhibit HIV-1 DNA synthesis is the apolipoprotein B mRNA-editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide- like 3G (APOBEC3G).

Clinical profile in arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy and a recessive plakophilin-2 gene mutation.

Objective: Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is not an uncommon cause of cardiac morbidity in Kashmir valley. This study was designed to document various clinical features and to sequence exons 11 and 12 of plakophilin 2 (PKP2) gene in these patients.

Methods: ACM patients who attended cardiology outpatient department of our institute from January 2014 to April 2015 were included in the study.

Lymphoma presenting as severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction: a case report.

Lymphoma involving the heart is rare. This is a case report on non-Hodgkin lymphoma where the patient presented for the first time with heart failure and severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction due to lymphoma infiltrating the heart muscle and had simultaneous bilateral involvement of kidneys. This type of presentation has never been described in world literature and is the first reported case.

Combined severe valvular aortic and valvular pulmonary stenosis and its management - A case report and literature review.

Isolated congenital valvular stenosis of either aortic or pulmonary valve is commonly seen yet the presence of both these lesions in the same patient is rare. This combination presents unusual diagnostic as well as management problems. Apart from a few case reports, there is little in the literature on the combined stenosis of both semilunar valves.

Low Voltage Electric Injury induced Atrial Fibrillation as a Presenting Feature of Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome: A Case Report.

Electric injury can cause a variety of cardiac arrhythmias. Atrial fibrillation as a result of such injury is very rare. We present a case of a young asymptomatic patient who developed acute atrial fibrillation with antegrade conduction over the atrioventricular bypass tract and very high ventricular rate after accidental low voltage electric injury, which was reverted successfully by DC shock.

Clinico-radiological profile of arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia at a tertiary care center: Two year experience.

Background: Arrythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD/C) refers to fibro fatty infiltration replacement of ventricular myocardium especially that of right ventricle. The clinical presentation varies from asymptomatic state to ventricular tachycardia, heart failure and even sudden death. Diagnosis is established using modified ARVD/C taskforce criteria.

Mitral annuloplasty using a cardiac resynchronization device.

Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Annuloplasty for mitral regurgitation is in early stages of development and involves a complex intervention which can not be done in patients with left ventricular leads. Since functional mitral regurgitation is common in low ejection fraction states, we propose a device which can serve for annuloplasty in addition to cardiac resynchronization therapy and simplifying the intervention.

A novel way of repair of insulation breaks during pacemaker generator replacement.

Minor abrasions can occur while mobilising old lead during pacemaker generator replacement necesittating placement of additional lead adding to the financial burden and junk in heart. We describe a novel way of repair of old pacemaker lead preventing additional lead placement.