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Open Access5-HT attenuates chronic stress-induced cognitive impairment in mice through intestinal flora disruption
The microbiota–gut–brain axis plays an important role in the development of depression. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 5-HT on cognitive function, learning and memory induced by chroni...
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Distribution and Morphological Features of the Retinal Ganglion Cells in Chicks
Birds have a highly specialized visual system that produces a unique visual activity, especially in the visuomotor function. Although the avian visual system has been studied from various aspects, relatively f...
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A chemokine receptor CCR2 allele delays HIV-1 disease progression and is associated with a CCR5 promoter mutation
Viral and host factors influence the rate of HIV-1 disease progression1. For HIV-1 to fuse, a CD4+ cell must express a co-receptor that the virus can use2,3. The chemokine receptors CCR5 and CXCR4 are used by ...
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The role of a mutant CCR5 allele in HIV–1 transmission and disease progression
A 32–nucleotide deletion (δ32) within the β–chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5) gene has been described in subjects who remain uninfected despite extensive exposure to HIV–1. This allele was found to be common in the ...