Background: Chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) represents a significant global health concern. Baicalein, a naturally occurring flavone derived from the roots of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, has exhibited both anti-inflammatory and antiviral activities. S.
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March 2022
Objective: Elucidate the core clinical and genetic characteristics and identify the phenotypic variation between different regions and genotypes of fatal familial insomnia (FFI).
Methods: A worldwide large sample of FFI patients from our case series and literature review diagnosed by genetic testing were collected. The prevalence of clinical symptoms and genetic profile were obtained, and then the phenotypic comparison between Asians versus non-Asians and 129Met/Met versus 129Met/Val were conducted.