The amino-acid sequence of the precursor of the human tumour cell line-derived platelet-derived
growth factor (PDGF) A-chain has been deduced from complementary DNA clones and …

The role of mites of the family Pyroglyphidae as the single most important source of house
dust allergens was established 20 years ago.’Since that time, evidence for sensitization of …

A novel series of potent specific HIV-1 inhibitory compounds is described. The lead compound
in the series, V-(2-phenethyl)-V'-(2-thiazolyl) thiourea (1), inhibits HIV-1 RT using rCdG as …

The size of body fat stores is known to influence fertility, indicating a link between adipose
tissue and the reproductive system. Studies in mice have identified the adipocyte-derived …

Objective Because differentiated (follicular and papillary) thyroid cancer (DTC) may recur
years after initial treatment, the follow-up of patients with DTC is long term. However, this …

Dependence between the sensitivities or specificities of pairs of tests affects the sensitivity
and specificity of tests when used in combination. Compared with values expected if tests are …

Concentrations of major allergens of Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (Dpt) and D. farinae
(Df), Der p I and Der f I, were determined in 183 dust samples of mattresses of 133 atopic …

The sensitivity and specificity of various serologic tests for antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii
were compared in 1,000 naturally exposed sows, using isolation of viable T gondii as the …

Cross-sectional studies have associated obesity and other components of the so-called
metabolic syndrome with low-grade inflammation. The temporal and causal relations of this …

Objective To determine, based on published literature and expert clinical experience, current
indications for the post-surgical administration of a large radioiodine activity in patients with …