Biomed J. 2018 Aug;41(4):211-214. doi: 10.1016/j.bj.2018.09.001. Epub 2018 Sep 20.
The influenza chronicles: From the 1918 pandemic to current understanding of host defense mechanisms.
Louise Walton E1.
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Abstract
In this special edition of the Biomedical Journal, we learn about the battle between host and influenza virus at the respiratory epithelium, and how the history of influenza pandemics has driven both major advances in the understanding of immunology and planning for future outbreaks. We also learn of a nanoparticle system that holds promise for photodynamic therapy in breast cancer. Finally, we add evidence to the debate of the safety of a minimally invasive technique for aortic valve replacement in elderly patients.
KEYWORDS:
Influenza; Nanoparticles; Photodynamic therapy; Respiratory epithelium
PMID: 30348263 DOI: 10.1016/j.bj.2018.09.001
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The influenza chronicles: From the 1918 pandemic to current understanding of host defense mechanisms.
Louise Walton E1.
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Abstract
In this special edition of the Biomedical Journal, we learn about the battle between host and influenza virus at the respiratory epithelium, and how the history of influenza pandemics has driven both major advances in the understanding of immunology and planning for future outbreaks. We also learn of a nanoparticle system that holds promise for photodynamic therapy in breast cancer. Finally, we add evidence to the debate of the safety of a minimally invasive technique for aortic valve replacement in elderly patients.
KEYWORDS:
Influenza; Nanoparticles; Photodynamic therapy; Respiratory epithelium
PMID: 30348263 DOI: 10.1016/j.bj.2018.09.001
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