Intestinal Dysbiosis Featuring Abundance of Ruminococcus gnavus Associates With Allergic Diseases in Infants.

Background & Aims: Dysbiosis of the intestinal microbiota has been associated with development of allergies in infants. However, it is not clear what microbes might contribute to this process. We investigated what microbe(s) might be involved in analyses of infant twins and mice.

Inhibition of protein kinase C promotes differentiation of neuroblastoma × glioma NG108-15 hybrid cells.

Differentiation of neuroblastoma × glioma NG108-15 hybrid cells can be induced by different means, but the mechanisms involved are unclear. Our aim was to characterize the role of protein kinase C (PKC) in this process. The PKCs present in NG108-15 cells, i.

Correlates of perceived autonomy among elders in a senior citizen home: a cross-sectional survey.

Background: Researchers have pointed out several factors that correlated with or influenced autonomy in older people. However, these studies covered only a range of socio-demographic or physical factors, while factors from psychosociological and spiritual domains remain ignored. Also, there is lack of quantitative research and publications in this area.