THE USE OF A P. FALCIPARUM SPECIFIC COILED-COIL DOMAIN TO CONSTRUCT A SELF-ASSEMBLING PROTEIN NANOPARTICLE VACCINE TO PREVENT MALARIA

The use of a P. falciparum specific coiled-coil domain to construct a self-assembling protein nanoparticle vaccine to prevent malaria

Abstract Background The parasitic disease malaria remains a major global public health concern and no truly effective vaccine exists.One approach to the development of a malaria vaccine is to target the asexual blood stage that results in clinical symptoms.Most attempts have failed.New antigens such as P27A and P27 have emerged as potential new vac

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Osteoporosis, Activities of Daily Living Skills, Quality of Life, and Dietary Adequacy of Congregate Meal Participants

Osteoporosis, a chronic disease that results in low bone mass with an increased risk of fragility fractures, is prevalent in older adults.Diet can prevent or lessen the severity of osteoporosis.The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to assess differences in diet, quality of life, self-rated health, and physical function between congregate me

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