Innate recognition of virus proteins is an important component of the immune response to
viral pathogens. A component of this immune recognition is the family of lectins; pattern …

PURPOSE: In placentas from uncomplicated pregnancies, Hofbauer cells either disappear
or become scanty after the fourth to fifth month of gestation. Immunohistochemistry though …

The identifcation of novel and accurate biomarkers is important to improve the prognosis of
patients with hepa‑tocellular carcinoma (HCC). C‑Type lectin domain family 4 member M …

The phenotype of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) commonly evolves between
and within infected individuals, at virus transmission, and during disease progression. This …

Type I diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is an autoimmune disorder featured by raised glucoses
levels. It has been hypothesised that raised glucose levels in T1DM might be recognised as …

Objectives To detect the frequency of CD209 A> G polymorphism in sickle cell disease
(SCD) Egyptian patients and to evaluate the use of CD209 A> G polymorphism as a genetic …

Haemophilia A is a rare bleeding disorder caused by reduced levels of FVIII due to genetic
changes in the F8 gene. Treatment has improved significantly from the use of blood …

The human placenta acts as a physical barrier between the maternal and fetal circulatory
systems, and is key in the protection against vertical transmission of viral infection. Hofbauer …

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) mother-to-child transmission is a complex event,
depending upon environmental factors and is affected by host genetic factors from mother …

Dendritic cells (DCs) play a central role in the immune system by patrolling peripheral
tissues to sample antigens to induce antigen-specific adaptive immune responses in …