The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is a global health threat with the potential to cause …

The costs of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are devastating. With millions of deaths
worldwide, specific serological biomarkers, antiviral agents, and novel therapies are urgently …

SARS-CoV-2 uses the ACE2 receptor and the cellular protease TMPRSS2 for entry into target
cells. The present study aimed to establish if the TMPRSS2 polymorphisms are associated …

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is a global health threat, compounded by the emergence
of drug-resistant strains. A hallmark of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is the formation of …

Background Overproduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines is frequently
associated with severe clinical manifestations in patients infected with influenza A/H1N1 virus. …

Interferon-induced transmembrane (IFITM) proteins mediate protection against enveloped
viruses by blocking membrane fusion at endosomes. IFITM1 and IFITM3 are crucial for …

Background Around 8–10% of individuals over 50 years of age present interstitial lung
abnormalities (ILAs), but their risk factors are uncertain. Methods From 817 individuals recruited …

BACKGROUND: Infection with pandemic (pdm) A/H1N1 virus induces high levels of pro-inflammatory
mediators in blood and lungs of experimental animals and humans. METHODS: …

The CXC motif chemokine ligand 17 (CXCL17) is chemotactic for myeloid cells, exhibits
bactericidal activity, and exerts anti-viral functions. This chemokine is constitutively expressed in …

The proximal tubule is a target of subchronic exposure to fluoride (F) in the kidney. Early
markers are used to classify kidney damage, stage, and prognosis. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are …