[HTML][HTML] Consensus numbering system for the rifampicin resistance-associated rpoB gene mutations in pathogenic mycobacteria
E André, L Goeminne, A Cabibbe, P Beckert… - Clinical Microbiology …, 2017 - Elsevier
The rpoB gene codes for the RNA polymerase β subunit, which is the target of rifampicin, an
essential drug in the treatment of tuberculosis and other mycobacterial infections. This gene …
essential drug in the treatment of tuberculosis and other mycobacterial infections. This gene …
[PDF][PDF] Drug-resistant leprosy: monitoring and current status
DL Williams, TP Gillis - Leprosy review, 2012 - leprosyreview.org
Leprosy control depends solely on case detection and treatment with multi-drug therapy
(MDT). 1–3 This strategy is based on the principle that identifying and treating chronic …
(MDT). 1–3 This strategy is based on the principle that identifying and treating chronic …
[HTML][HTML] Antimicrobial resistance in leprosy: results of the first prospective open survey conducted by a WHO surveillance network for the period 2009–15
E Cambau, P Saunderson, M Matsuoka, ST Cole… - Clinical Microbiology …, 2018 - Elsevier
Objectives Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a priority for surveillance in bacterial infections.
For leprosy, AMR has not been assessed because Mycobacterium leprae does not grow in …
For leprosy, AMR has not been assessed because Mycobacterium leprae does not grow in …
Real-time PCR as a diagnostic tool for bacterial diseases
M Maurin - Expert review of molecular diagnostics, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
In recent years, quantitative real-time PCR tests have been extensively developed in clinical
microbiology laboratories for routine diagnosis of infectious diseases, particularly bacterial …
microbiology laboratories for routine diagnosis of infectious diseases, particularly bacterial …
Drug resistance (dapsone, rifampicin, ofloxacin) and resistance-related gene mutation features in leprosy patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
X Li, G Li, J Yang, G Jin, Y Shao, Y Li, P Wei… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Dapsone (DDS), Rifampicin (RIF) and Ofloxacin (OFL) are drugs recommended by the
World Health Organization (WHO) for the treatment of leprosy. In the context of leprosy …
World Health Organization (WHO) for the treatment of leprosy. In the context of leprosy …
Heterozygous single-nucleotide polymorphism genotypes at heat shock protein 70 gene potentially influence thermo-tolerance among four zebu breeds of Nigeria
Genetic variants at heat shock protein 70 gene and their influence on heat stress (HS)
tolerance were studied among selected Nigeria zebu, namely, 25 White Fulani (WF), 21 …
tolerance were studied among selected Nigeria zebu, namely, 25 White Fulani (WF), 21 …
[HTML][HTML] Tristetraprolin activation by resveratrol inhibits the proliferation and metastasis of colorectal cancer cells
SR Lee, H Jin, WT Kim, WJ Kim… - International …, 2018 - spandidos-publications.com
Resveratrol (RSV) is a polyphenolic compound that naturally occurs in grapes, peanuts and
berries. Considerable research has been conducted to determine the benefits of RSV …
berries. Considerable research has been conducted to determine the benefits of RSV …
Hi-plex deep amplicon sequencing for identification, high-resolution genotyping and multidrug resistance prediction of Mycobacterium leprae directly from patient …
A Jouet, SM Braet, C Gaudin, G Bisch… - …, 2023 - thelancet.com
Background Expansion of antimicrobial resistance monitoring and epidemiological
surveillance are key components of the WHO strategy towards zero leprosy. The inability to …
surveillance are key components of the WHO strategy towards zero leprosy. The inability to …
Drug resistance patterns in Mycobacterium leprae isolates from relapsed leprosy patients attending The Leprosy Mission (TLM) Hospitals in India
Implementation of multidrug therapy (MDT) in leprosy control programmes has significantly
reduced the global prevalence of the disease in the last two decades. After many years of …
reduced the global prevalence of the disease in the last two decades. After many years of …
Improving quantitative power in digital PCR through digital high-resolution melting
Applying digital PCR (dPCR) technology to challenging clinical and industrial detection
tasks has become more prevalent because of its capability for absolute quantification and …
tasks has become more prevalent because of its capability for absolute quantification and …