As the essential tissue for sperm maturation and storage, the epididymis secretes a number of tissue-specific proteins to exert its functions.Among these proteins, epididymal lipocalins have been intensively studied because of their epididymis-specific expression pattern and clustered genomic organization.In this study, rLcn13, a member of the rat
Spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) sustain and modulate spermatogenesis through intricate signaling pathways and transcription factors.Promyelocytic leukemia zinc-finger (Plzf, also known as Zbtb16) has been identified as a critical transcription factor influencing various signaling and differentiation pathways.Plzf plays a pivotal role in regulating
Background.This prospective cohort study presents the effectiveness and feasibility of a comprehensive control strategy to reduce nosocomial transmission of methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a highly endemic setting.Methods.All patients with MRSA carriage admitted to the University Clinic of Respiratory and Allergic Diseases over
A 26-year-old female presented with a right lateral neck mass 21 years after an ipsilateral mastoidectomy.On otoscopy and repeat computed tomography, no evidence of cholesteatoma was documented.Biopsy of the mass revealed findings consistent with keratin flakes.The MRI demonstrated a well-defined lobulated mass in the right retroauricular region ex
The resurgence of copyright research explicitly targets treating mental health conditions largely through psychedelics-assisted psychotherapy.Current theories about mechanisms of change in psychedelics-assisted psychotherapy focus on mystical experiences as the main driver of symptom improvement.During these mystical experiences, participants bisma