Determining the effect of gene deletion is a fundamental approach to understanding gene
function. Conventional genetic screens exhibit biases, and genes contributing to a phenotype …

There is a large body of evidence from experimental and clinical studies showing that the
long-term use of topical drugs may induce ocular surface changes, causing ocular discomfort, …

The functions of many open reading frames (ORFs) identified in genome-sequencing projects
are unknown. New, whole-genome approaches are required to systematically determine …

This review focused on the effects of nanoparticles on tribological performance in oil lubrication.
Specifically, chemical, physical, and morphological parameters of nanoparticles were …

The asymmetric organocatalysis is definitely one of the most powerful and versatile tools for
the rapid construction of various spirocyclic oxindoles. In the past few years, a number of …

Eosinophils are associated with helminth immunity and allergy, often in conjunction with
alternatively activated macrophages (AAMs). Adipose tissue AAMs are necessary to maintain …

Background Since December, 2019, an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
has spread globally. Little is known about the epidemiological and clinical features of …

Type 2 immunity is a stereotyped host response to allergens and parasitic helminths that is
sustained in large part by the cytokines IL-4 and IL-13. Recent advances have called …

The marine algae Sargassum sp., Padina sp., Ulva sp., and Gracillaria sp., harvested locally,
were investigated for their biosorption performance in the removal of lead, copper, cadmium…

Parasitic helminths and allergens induce a type 2 immune response leading to profound
changes in tissue physiology, including hyperplasia of mucus-secreting goblet cells 1 and …