Binding of Candida albicans to Human CEACAM1 and CEACAM6 Modulates the Inflammatory Response of Intestinal Epithelial Cells

ABSTRACT Candida albicans colonizes human mucosa, including the gastrointestinal tract, as a commensal.In immunocompromised patients, C.albicans can breach the intestinal epithelial barrier and cause fatal invasive infections.Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 1 (CEACAM1; CD66a), CEACAM5 (CEA), and CEACAM6 (CD66c) are immunomod

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Strategies for preventing learner vandalism

School vandalism is a serious problem as it places a heavy burden on education budgets and can cause teaching and learning to blackmores ache relief collapse.Learners have the right to be taught in neat, clean school buildings and grounds, to play and to develop their full potential.It is therefore important to find ways of preventing school vandal

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Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Litsea glutinosa L. Leaves and Stem Extracts and their Antibacterial Efficacy

The present study explores the green approach for the preparation of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) through the reduction of punainen naamio silver nitrate by the cell-free stem and leaf aqueous extracts of Litsea glutinosa (L.glutinosa) and its potential antibacterial activity.The analytical instruments include scanning electron microscopy, Fourier

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Creation in Re-Invention of Architectural Ornamentation through Digital Production and Fabrication Architectural Ornamentation between Beauty and Structure)

The architectural controversy of decoration has reappeared (since it was previously described as a crime and a waste of labour and consumption of raw materials), but in a new innovative dress, with the current developments and under the use of modern techniques in border formation and with the application of computer-based configuration.And a digit

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