Infections with human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV-16) are closely associated with the
development of human cervical carcinoma, which is one of the most common causes of cancer …

We have previously shown that pathogenic leptospiral strains are able to bind C4b binding
protein (C4BP). Surface-bound C4BP retains its cofactor activity, indicating that acquisition of …

Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are responsible for the most common human sexually
transmitted viral infections. Infection with high-risk HPVs, particularly HPV16, is associated with …

The role of TlyA, TlyB and TlyC proteins in the biology of Leptospira is still uncertain.
Although these proteins have been considered as putative hemolysins, we demonstrate that …

Proteus mirabilis is an important cause of urinary tract infection (UTI) in patients with complicated
urinary tracts. Thirty-five strains of P. mirabilis isolated from UTI were examined for the …

We investigated the ability of the sPLA 2 , known as MT-III, isolated from the viperid snake
Bothrops asper, to induce LB formation in macrophages and the major cellular signaling …

Aims: The aim of study was to develop a colony immunoblot assay to differentiate typical from
atypical enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) by detection of bundle‐forming pilus (…

Members of the genera Bacteroides and Parabacteroides are important constituents of both
human and animal intestinal microbiota, and are significant facultative pathogens. In this …

Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) is classified as typical (tEPEC) or atypical (aEPEC)
based on the presence or absence of the E. coli adherence factor plasmid (pEAF), …

Birds are the most important reservoirs of the influenza virus. Its maintenance in its natural
hosts, including man, allows the influenza virus to reassorts its strains. The recent report of an …