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2 articles for “Tetanus”
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In Silico Investigation of 2,3-Dihydrobenzofuran from Centella asiatica: A Possible Pioneer in the Management of Tetanus
Abstract: Objective: Tetanus toxin (TeNT) is a neuroprotein toxin, the most toxic known. They have three functional domains and are structurally similar. They possess an N-terminal catalytic section (light chain), an internal domain for heavy-chain translocation (HN domain), and a C-terminal receptor binding domain for the heavy chain (Hc domain or RBD). Tetanus, an acute nerve-affecting disease, is provoked by a toxin-producing bacterium called Clostridium tetani. This bacterium is environmental, Gram-positive, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 19–30 Read article
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Universal Immunization Program in India
Abstract: The Universal Immunization Program (UIP) in India, initiated by the Government of India in 1985 and incorporated into the Child Survival and Safe Motherhood Program in 1992, plays a crucial role in enhancing public health through systematic vaccination efforts. This program aims to save lives and strengthen immune systems by administering vaccines and antibiotics. The UIP has spurred the development of various campaigns, including mass media efforts, to promote immunization …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 24–30 Read article