Abstract Background Although still considered a safer alternative Bodysuits to classical cigarettes, growing body of work points to harmful effects of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) affecting a range of cellular processes.The biological effect of e-cigarettes needs to be investigated in more detail considering their widespread use.Methods In
Abstract Background Most plant viruses depend on vector insects for transmission.Upon viral infection, virus-derived small interfering RNAs (vsiRNAs) can target both viral and host transcripts.Rice stripe virus (RSV) is a persistent-propagative virus transmitted by the small brown planthopper (Laodelphax striatellus, Fallen) and can cause a severe
Abstract T cell discrimination of self and non-self is the foundation of the adaptive immune response, and is orchestrated by the interaction between T cell Ribbon receptors (TCRs) and their cognate ligands presented by major histocompatibility (MHC) molecules.However, the impact of host immunogenetic variation on the diversity of the TCR repertoir
BackgroundTelemedicine that combines information technology and health care augments the operational model of traditional medical services and brings new opportunities to the medical field.China promotes telemedicine with great efforts, and its practices in the deployment of telemedicine platforms and delivery of services have become important refe