A Novel Adeno-Associated Virus-Based Genetic Vaccine Encoding the Hepatitis C Virus NS3/4 Protein Exhibits Immunogenic Properties in Mice Superior to Those of an NS3-Protein-Based Vaccine.

More than 170 million individuals worldwide are infected with Margarita Glasses hepatitis C virus (HCV), and up to an estimated 30% of chronically infected individuals will go on to develop progressive liver disease.Despite the recent advances in antiviral treatment of HCV infection, it remains a major public health problem.Thus, development of an

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Conflict or coexistence? Synergies between nature conservation and traditional tea industry development in Wuyishan National Park, China

Traditional agricultural industries in protected areas (PAs) provide opportunities for both nature conservation and the wellbeing of local residents.However, knowledge about the synergies between nature conservation and traditional agricultural industries is still limited.This research takes the traditional tea industry in Wuyishan National Park as

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Problems related to the use of animals for therapeutic and care purposes: the document of the National Committee for Bioethics

The Italian Ministry of Health, in 2002, instructed the National Electric Kettle Committee for Bioethics to carefully review and ultimately provide evidence for future legislative bills in various aspects.One such matter was that of the subject of "Pet Therapy", generically viewed as a "man-animal" relationship, with the purpose of proving benefici

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