38 research outputs found

    Recognition of envelope and tat protein synthetic peptide analogs by HIV positive sera or plasma

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    AbstractA series of synthetic peptides corresponding to segments of HIV encoded proteins were selected using criteria described by Welling et al. [(1985) FEBS Lett. 188, 215]. Synthetic peptide analogs to gpl20 (2–13), (55–65), gp41 (582–596) (659–670) and tatIII (71–83) were recognized by 41–67% of sera or plasma from individuals known to be infected with HIV on the basis of virus isolation or Western blot screening. The peptide which reacted with most sera or plasma was gp41 (582–596), a conserved region in the transmembrane glycoprotein. An extended peptide analog, gp41 (579–599), tested against the same samples showed almost 100% reactivity, confirming independent studies identifying a highly immunodominant region of gp41. There was an unexpected high prevalence of antibodies (52%) to the tatIII peptide

    A Research and Development (R&D) roadmap for influenza vaccines: Looking toward the future

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    Improved influenza vaccines are urgently needed to reduce the burden of seasonal influenza and to ensure a rapid and effective public-health response to future influenza pandemics. The Influenza Vaccines Research and Development (R&D) Roadmap (IVR) was created, through an extensive international stakeholder engagement process, to promote influenza vaccine R&D. The roadmap covers a 10-year timeframe and is organized into six sections: virology; immunology; vaccinology for seasonal influenza vaccines; vaccinology for universal influenza vaccines; animal and human influenza virus infection models; and policy, finance, and regulation. Each section identifies barriers, gaps, strategic goals, milestones, and additional R&D priorities germane to that area. The roadmap includes 113 specific R&D milestones, 37 of which have been designated high priority by the IVR expert taskforce. This report summarizes the major issues and priority areas of research outlined in the IVR. By identifying the key issues and steps to address them, the roadmap not only encourages research aimed at new solutions, but also provides guidance on the use of innovative tools to drive breakthroughs in influenza vaccine R&D.publishedVersio

    Natural improvements of geochemical conditions of acid sulfate soils caused by free tidal inundation and its effects on the mangrove seedlings

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    Acid sulfate soils (ASS) are one of the stressor factors that cause many mangrove restoration projects to fail. Achieving successful rehabilitation in an ASS affected area requires an understanding of the geochemical conditions that influence the establishment and growth of mangrove seedlings. This study evaluated the effect of tidal inundation on geochemical conditions on sub layer to better understand their impacts on the density, establishment, and growth of mangrove seedlings. This study also examined the geochemical conditions under which mangrove seedlings can establish naturally, and/or be replanted in abandoned aquaculture ponds. The study area was in an area of abandoned aquaculture ponds situated in the Mare District, adjacent to Bone Bay, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.The pH, pHfox, redox potential, organic content, water soluble sulfate, SKCl, SPOS, and grain size of the soil from the sediment core at + 10 - 15 cm depth near roots were measured using. Pyrite analysis were conducted for the top and sub sediments. The density, establishment, and the relative root growth of Rhizophoraceae were also determined. Free tidal inundation at abandoned pond sites improved the sediment quality. The high density, establishment, and growth of mangrove seedlings were characterized by freely drained areas with a higher pH (field and oxidisable), lower organic content, and high proportion of silt/clay. Higher density and growth also correlated to reduced environments. Sulfur species did not influence the density, establishment, and growth of the seedlings directly. The supply of propagules from the mangrove stands, or access from good waterways were also important for seedlings to establish naturally

    Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. Spin-Lattice Relaxation of the Acetic Acid Carboxyl Carbon

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    The carbon-13 spin-lattice relaxation times of the carboxyl carbons of acetic acid and its deuterated analogues (CH_3COOD, CD_3COOH, CD_3COOD) have been measured by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. These measurements reveal that the methyl protons and the hydroxyl proton contribute roughly equally to the total dipolar relaxation of neat acetic acid. Spin-rotation relaxation is also observed in these molecules. The T_1 and NOE values for the carboxyl carbon of acetic acid in aqueous solution each demonstrate a small concentration dependence in the region of high acid concentration. Although samples of 1 M acetic acid contaminated with paramagnetic metal ions show a marked pH dependence of T_1 and NOE, the T_1and NOE values for purified samples are invariant with respect to pH. Some chemical implications of the above behavior are discussed

    The silent epidemic killing more people than HIV, malaria or TB

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