Publications by authors named "R Rowland"

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is a highly infectious agent that poses a significant economic threat to the global swine industry. Efficient viral entry relies on interactions with cellular receptors, with CD163-a cysteine-rich scavenger receptor found on porcine alveolar macrophages (PAMs)-playing a critical role. Extensive evidence supports CD163's essential function in PRRSV infection.

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Mutations in many members of the set of human lysosomal glycoside hydrolases cause a wide range of lysosomal storage diseases. As a result, much effort has been directed toward identifying pharmacological chaperones of these lysosomal enzymes. The majority of the candidate chaperones are active site-directed competitive iminosugar inhibitors but these have met with limited success.

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Article Synopsis
  • PRRSV infection in pregnant pigs can lead to serious issues like abortions and respiratory problems in newborns, affecting pig farming.
  • CD163 is a key receptor for PRRSV entry, and pigs with a complete deletion of this gene are resistant to the virus.
  • Research shows that fetuses with a wildtype CD163 gene can be protected from PRRSV if their mother has a specific deletion in the gene, offering a potential solution to reduce PRRSV-related reproductive problems in pigs.
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Introduction And Importance: Primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a procedure performed in the United States for a variety of indications, with operation rates slated to increase over 275 % by 2040 when compared to 2014 (Thilak et al., 2015). Dual-mobility (DM) implants have gained popularity in the United States since gaining approval in the early 2010s (Heckmann et al.

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