Thymic peptides in immune reconstitution and clinical outcome after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation

Abstract: Patients with hematologic malignancies or nonmalignant diseases may undergo allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT), which represents a potential curative treatment.However, they are still at risk of life-threatening complications, such as relapse, Door Hinges acute graft-versus-host disease, and opportunistic infections.These

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Genetic parameters for wool traits in Finnsheep lambs

Genetic parameters were estimated for wool characteristics of white and coloured Finnsheep.The data consisted of 5 309 lambs from ordinary production flocks, the Finnsheep nucleus flock and a breeding flock.The variance component estimation was done applying REML analyses.Wool traits included fleece uniformity, density, staple formation, lustre, cr

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Thermal Comfort and Optimum Humidity Part 2

The hydrothermal microclimate is the main component in indoor comfort.The optimum hydrothermal level can be ensured by suitable changes in the sources of heat and water vapor within the building, changes in the environment (the interior of the building) and in the people exposed to the conditions inside the building.A change in the heat source and

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Revitalising South African City Centres Through ICT

The majority of South African city centres are in a state of degeneration and need revitalising.The factors that contributed to the degeneration and how the integration of information and communications technology (ICT) can be used to revitalise them were examined in three South African city Jackets/Outerwear centres.The research was grounded in pl

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