In the search of alternatives for controlling Aethina tumida Murray, we recently proposed the BAA trap which uses boric acid and an attractant which mimics the process of fermentation caused by Kodamaea ohmeri in the hive.This yeast is excreted in the feces of A.tumida causing the fermentation of pollen and honey of infested hives and releasing com
Recent Advances in Our Understanding of HLA-G Biology: Lessons from a Wide Spectrum of Human Diseases
HLA-G is a HLA-class Ib molecule with potent immunomodulatory activities, which is expressed in physiological conditions, where modulation of the immune response is required to avoid allograft recognition (i.e., maternal-fetal interface or transplanted patients).However, HLA-G can be expressed de novo at high levels in several pathological conditio
Novel SPTBN2 gene mutation and first intragenic deletion in early onset spinocerebellar ataxia type 5
Abstract In the present study, Pipe Pouches we describe two novel cases of SCA5 with early onset.The first one, carrying a novel heterozygous de novo missense mutation in SPTBN2 gene, showed a striking very severe cerebellar atrophy and reduction of volume of the pons at a Body Washes very young age (16 months).The latter, carrying the first de nov
Management of arthrofibrosis in neuromuscular disorders: a review
Abstract Arthrofibrosis, or rigid contracture of major articular joints, is a significant morbidity of many neurodegenerative disorders.The pathogenesis depends on the mechanism and severity of the precipitating neuromuscular disorder.Most neuromuscular disorders, whether spastic or hypotonic, culminate in decreased joint range of motion.Limited ra