Publications by authors named "L Z Yamani"
Inter-genogroup reassortment of Rotavirus A (RVA) strains has highlighted the spread of unusual RVA strains worldwide. We previously reported the equine-like G3 RVA as the predominant strain in Indonesia in 2015-2016. However, since July 2017, typical human genotypes G1 and G3 have replaced these strains completely.
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- * The research tested 238 pre-COVID-19 confirmed dengue serum samples for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, using rapid tests and ELISA to compare results with dengue samples from the pandemic and COVID-19 patients.
- * Findings indicated only a small percentage (6.7%) of dengue-positive samples reacted to SARS-CoV-2, suggesting low cross-reactivity; however, caution is advised in interpreting serological test results due to the potential for false positives.
Enhanced Gαq Signaling in -deficient Cells Is Required for Their Neoplastic Behavior.
Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol
November 2024
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- Inherited or sporadic loss of a specific gene can lead to pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a rare lung disease caused by tumor nodules that display characteristics of neural crest and smooth muscle cells.
- The abnormal growth of these "LAM cells" is linked to increased activity of the mTORC1 protein, which is typically regulated by the TSC1-TSC2 protein complex; while rapamycin slows LAM progression, it does not eliminate the disease, suggesting other processes are involved.
- Recent studies have identified G-protein coupled urotensin-II receptor (UT) signaling as a key player in LAM's cancer-related signaling, revealing that enhanced signaling through UT promotes harmful cell behaviors in
Adaptive, rather than innate, immunity relies mainly on antigen-antibody recognition. This recognition is driven by the binding of specific antibody paratopes to distinct epitopes found on antigens. This interaction is pivotal for immune responses that have been re-purposed for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWriting is usually integrated in the curriculum of science studies. However, students often lack the skills to write for various audiences or, to produce a well written manuscript. We developed a concise project of 15 European Credits to improve the writing skills in an early phase of the bachelor study.
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