Immunogenetic Background of Chronic Lymphoproliferative Disorders in Romanian Patients-Case Control Study.

Background And Objectives: The implications of the genetic component in the initiation and development of chronic lymphoproliferative disorders have been the subject of intense research efforts. Some of the most important genes involved in the occurrence and evolution of these pathologies are the HLA genes. The aim of this study is to analyze, for the first time, possible associations between chronic lymphoproliferative diseases and certain HLA alleles in the Romanian population.

Photoluminescence of Argan-Waste-Derived Carbon Nanodots Embedded in Polymer Matrices.

In this work, photoluminescent (PL) carbon nano dots (CNDs) prepared from argan waste were embedded in highly optical transparent poly(styrene-co-acrylonitrile) (PSA) and cyclo-olefin copolymer (COC) matrices, which were further processed into thin films. In the first step, the luminescent CNDs were prepared through thermal processing of fine-groundargan waste, followed, in the second step, by direct dispersion in the polymer solutions, obtained by solving PSA and COC in selected solvents. These two polymer matrices were selected due to their high optical transparency, resilience to various environmental factors, and ability to be processed as quality thin films.

Intense Blue Photo Emissive Carbon Dots Prepared through Pyrolytic Processing of Ligno-Cellulosic Wastes.

In this work, Carbon Dots with intense blue photo-luminescent emission were prepared through a pyrolytic processing of forestry ligno-cellulosic waste. The preparation path is simple and straightforward, mainly consisting of drying and fine grinding of the ligno-cellulosic waste followed by thermal exposure and dispersion in water. The prepared Carbon Dots presented characteristic excitation wavelength dependent emission peaks ranging within 438-473 nm and a remarkable 28% quantum yield achieved at 350 nm excitation wavelength.

HLA Alleles and KIR Genes in Romanian Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C.

Background And Aims: The role of natural killer (NK) cells in the defense against hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection involve both innate and adaptive immunity. NK cells express a large panel of inhibitory and activating receptors who bind human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class I receptors. Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIRs) are the most polymorphic of these receptors being encoded by genes distributed differently in unrelated individuals.