Numerous studies have revealed a continuous increase in the worldwide incidence and
prevalence of non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) diseases, especially pulmonary …

Based on sequence similarity of 16S rRNA genes, Li et al (9) suggested two related genera
within the homology group II pseudomonads. The generic name Burkholderia Yabuuchi et al…

Prolonged tissue damage or injury often leads to chronic pain states such that noxious
stimuli evoke hyperalgesia and innocuous tactile stimuli evoke pain (allodynia) 1 , 2 . The …

Lipomannan (LM) and lipoarabinomannan (LAM) are mycobacterial glycolipids containing a
long mannose polymer. While they are implicated in immune modulations, the significance …

The distribution of Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare complex (MAC) in residences was
examined. MAC was only recovered from bathrooms but not from other sites of residences. …

The present paper describes the total chemical synthesis of the precursor molecule of the
Aequorea green fluorescent protein (GFP). The molecule is made up of 238 amino acid …

Bioaerosols play essential roles in the atmospheric environment and can affect human health.
With a few exceptions (eg, farm or rainforest environments), bioaerosol samples from wide…

Mycobacterium avium subsp. hominissuis (MAH) strains are genetically diverse and cause
infections in pigs and humans. To elucidate the geographical and host-dependent variations …

Mycobacterium avium subsp. hominissuis (MAH) is one of the most common nontuberculous
mycobacterial species responsible for chronic lung disease in humans. Despite increasing …

The substituted glucopyranose ring structure 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (CDEX) increases
the solubility of molecules by inclusion of the agent in the lipophilic interior of the ring. …