Cathepsin-like enzymes have been identified as potential targets for drug or vaccine development in many parasites, as their functions appear to be essential in a variety of important biological processes within the host, such as molting, cuticle remodeling, embryogenesis, feeding and immune evasion.Functional analysis of Caenorhabditis elegans cat
INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of self-diagnosis of malaria and other febrile illnesses in Bo, Sierra Leone.METHODS: All households in two neighboring sections of Bo were invited to participate in a cross-sectional survey.RESULTS: A total of 882 households (an 85% participation rate) that were home to 5410
Programming is triggered through events during critical developmental phases that alter offspring health outcomes.High fat programming is defined as the maintenance on a high fat diet during fetal and/or early Clip postnatal life that induces metabolic and physiological alterations that compromise health.The maternal nutritional status, including t