Influenza virus neuraminidase structure and functions
JL McAuley, BP Gilbertson, S Trifkovic… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
With the constant threat of emergence of a novel influenza virus pandemic, there must be
continued evaluation of the molecular mechanisms that contribute to virulence. Although the …
continued evaluation of the molecular mechanisms that contribute to virulence. Although the …
Nanotherapeutics for nose-to-brain drug delivery: an approach to bypass the blood brain barrier
D Lee, T Minko - Pharmaceutics, 2021 - mdpi.com
Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases or other central nervous system (CNS) disorders
has always been a significant challenge. The nature of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) limits …
has always been a significant challenge. The nature of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) limits …
[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in carrier mediated nose-to-brain delivery of pharmaceutics
Central nervous system (CNS) disorders (eg, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, etc.)
represent a growing public health issue, primarily due to the increased life expectancy and …
represent a growing public health issue, primarily due to the increased life expectancy and …
Influenza A penetrates host mucus by cleaving sialic acids with neuraminidase
Abstract Background Influenza A virus (IAV) neuraminidase (NA) cleaves sialic acids (Sias)
from glycans. Inhibiting NA with oseltamivir suppresses both viral infection, and viral release …
from glycans. Inhibiting NA with oseltamivir suppresses both viral infection, and viral release …
Moisture-associated skin damage: overview and pathophysiology
M Gray, JM Black, MM Baharestani… - Journal of Wound …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) is caused by prolonged exposure to various
sources of moisture, including urine or stool, perspiration, wound exudate, mucus, saliva …
sources of moisture, including urine or stool, perspiration, wound exudate, mucus, saliva …
Propulsion in a viscoelastic fluid
E Lauga - Physics of Fluids, 2007 - pubs.aip.org
Flagella beating in complex fluids are significantly influenced by viscoelastic stresses.
Relevant examples include the ciliary transport of respiratory airway mucus and the motion …
Relevant examples include the ciliary transport of respiratory airway mucus and the motion …
Cellular and molecular biology of airway mucins
EP Lillehoj, K Kato, W Lu, KC Kim - … review of cell and molecular biology, 2013 - Elsevier
Airway mucus constitutes a thin layer of airway surface liquid with component
macromolecules that covers the luminal surface of the respiratory tract. The major function of …
macromolecules that covers the luminal surface of the respiratory tract. The major function of …
Ventilator-associated pneumonia: a review
KA Davis - Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, 2006 - journals.sagepub.com
Ventilator-associated pneumonia is the most frequent intensive care unit (ICU)-related
infection in patients requiring mechanical ventilation. In contrast to other ICU-related …
infection in patients requiring mechanical ventilation. In contrast to other ICU-related …
A beneficiary role for neuraminidase in influenza virus penetration through the respiratory mucus
Swine influenza virus (SIV) has a strong tropism for pig respiratory mucosa, which consists
of a mucus layer, epithelium, basement membrane and lamina propria. Sialic acids present …
of a mucus layer, epithelium, basement membrane and lamina propria. Sialic acids present …
[PDF][PDF] Probiotics, immunity and exercise: a review
Nutritional practices that promote good health and optimal athletic performance are of
interest to athletes, coaches, exercise scientists and dietitians. Probiotic supplements …
interest to athletes, coaches, exercise scientists and dietitians. Probiotic supplements …