Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology
Volume 1, Issue 1-3 (2011)
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Epstein-Barr virus A Review
Abstract: The unravelling of the molecular pathogenesis of malignancy that had its beginnings in the last third of the twentieth century was, in many ways, sparked by the discovery of virus-associated tumors and oncogenic viruses. Epstein Barr virus (EBV) and other viruses that soon followed were not only exciting stories in themselves but provided models with starting points and outcomes, which, since they were specific, could be dissected and generalized. In …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Is Beating Heart Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Associated with Lesser Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Response?
Abstract: Cardiac operations using cardiopulmonary bypass have been associated with systemic inflammatory response, increased levels of circulating adhesion molecules, and oxidative stress. This study aims to assess various responses in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with or without Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with respect to time after surgery. Sixty consecutive patients undergoing CABG either by on-pump or off-pump technique were studied. Serum levels of tumor necrosis factor- (TNF- -6 (IL-6), …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 16–26 Read article
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Vaccination as a Prevention Strategy to Control Rotavirus Gastroenteritis in Children
Abstract: Among the viral causes of gastroenteritis, rotavirus is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children of less than 5 years. Globally, every year, it accounts for more than 500,000 deaths. The main mode of transmission is by faecal-oral route. Although in most of the children, the Rotavirus infection remains asymptomatic, in some leads to acute diarrhoea and severe dehydration. Moreover, malnutrition contributes to the severity of disease and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 27–32 Read article