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Safety limit estimation for cataract induced by ultraviolet radiation
(2005-08-12)
Background: Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is considered one of the major risk factors for agerelated cataract. UVR-induced cataract follows a continuous dose-response function. The concepts maximum acceptable dose (MAD) and ...
Copeptin is independently associated with vascular calcification in chronic kidney disease stage 5
(BioMed Central, 2021-03-05)
Background: Vascular calcification (VC) is an independent predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) present in 30– 70% of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Copeptin is a sensitive surrogate marker of arginine ...
A community-based child drowning prevention program in Bangladesh : a model for low income countries
(2010-11-25)
Background: Drowning is a global public health problem of children. Children of low- and
middle-income countries are the most susceptible victims. Prevention measures implemented in
high-income countries have effectively ...
Molecular characterization of the cancer susceptibility protein wrap53β in Cajal body formation and DNA repair
(2013-11-04)
WRAP53β is a multifaceted protein involved in several biological processes including Cajal body maintenance, cancer cell survival and DNA damage repair. By directing factors to Cajal bodies and DNA double-strand breaks ...
Roles in innate immune receptors : host – pathogen interactions and strengthening vaccines
(2013-04-29)
During the past decades our knowledge of innate immunology has increased drastically. This has improved our understanding about how innate immune cells can distinguish self from non-self, commensal bacteria from pathogens, ...