Collagens form the fibrous component of the extracellular matrix in all multi-cellular animals.Collagen type I is the most abundant collagen present in skin, tendons, vasculature, as well as the organic portion of the calcified tissue of bone and teeth.This review focuses on numerous receptors for which collagen acts as a ligand, including integrin
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) has emerged as a public health concern in Brazil.From the first identification and characterization of porcine and human HEV-3 strains in the 2000s, new HEV subtypes have been identified from animal, human, and environmental isolates.As new potential ad24ce animal reservoirs have emerged, there is a need to compile evidence
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) caused a global pandemic threat with more than 11.8 million confirmed cases and more than 0.5 million deaths as of nef rune 3 July 2020.Given the lack of definitive pharmaceutical interventions against SARS-CoV-2, multiple therapeutic strategies and personal protective applications are be