ZIKA VIRUS INFECTION TRIGGERS CASPASE CLEAVAGE OF STAT1

Zika virus infection triggers caspase cleavage of STAT1

ABSTRACT Zika virus (ZIKV) is an important pathogen that causes Guillain-Barre syndrome in adults and congenital Zika syndrome in newborns.Interferon (IFN) triggers intracellular antiviral signaling through two essential mediators STAT1 and STAT2, which are critical for host innate antiviral immunity.ZIKV has been reported to antagonize host IFN si

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The implications of artificial substrate material type for sessile fouling communities along the South African east coast

IntroductionThe growing blue economy and rapid development and urbanisation of coastal areas drive an increase in marine infrastructures.These structures are built with artificial materials and the submerged parts thereof become substrates for colonisation by fouling biota which are often dominated by invasive alien species.However, knowledge on th

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Extended galleries above the porch in two mosques: Qualitative analysis of mosques with wooden minaret in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Among the many mosques from the Ottoman period in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the most numerous are modest and predominantly wooden mosques covered by a hip roof with an THONGS integrated wooden minaret.Although they originate in the long tradition of Turkish single-space mosques, their appearance and construction represent the expression of Bosnian au

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The impact of urbanization on land use land cover change using geographic information system and remote sensing: a case of Mizan Aman City Southwest Ethiopia

Abstract Land use land cover change due to urbanization is the prime driving forces to environmental problem and land surface temperature.The gap of the study is the lack of awareness of stakeholders regarding the protection Metal Bowl of native forests, fruit trees, and BEBEKA coffee plantations.Deforestation for urban functions, including timber

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