A model for leptospire dynamics and control in the Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) the reservoir host in urban slum environments.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.epidem.2018.05.002
Abstract: Leptospirosis is a zoonosis that humans can contract via contact with animal reservoirs directly or with water contaminated with their urine. The primary reservoir of pathogenic leptospires within urban slum environments is the Norway rat… read more here.
Keywords: norway rat; rattus norvegicus; rat rattus; slum environments ... See more keywords
Molecular complexity of the major urinary protein system of the Norway rat, Rattus norvegicus
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-46950-x
Abstract: Major urinary proteins (MUP) are the major component of the urinary protein fraction in house mice (Mus spp.) and rats (Rattus spp.). The structure, polymorphism and functions of these lipocalins have been well described in… read more here.
Keywords: urinary protein; norway rat; complexity; rat rattus ... See more keywords
IL-18BP Improves Early Graft Function and Survival in Lewis–Brown Norway Rat Orthotopic Liver Transplantation Model
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DOI: 10.3390/biom12121801
Abstract: Interleukin-18 (IL-18) can effectively activate natural killer (NK) cells and induce large concentrations of interferon-γ (IFN-γ). In healthy humans, IL-18 binding protein (IL-18BP) can inhibit the binding of IL-18 to IL-18R and counteract the biological… read more here.
Keywords: lewis brown; norway rat; transplantation; graft ... See more keywords