BackgroundIt has been reported that the disease-initiated and disease-mediated effects of aerosol pollutants can be related to concentration, site of deposition, duration of exposure, as well as the specific chemical composition of pollutants.ObjectivesTo investigate the microelemental composition of dust aggregates in primary schools of Vilnius an
Dendritic cells (DCs), monocytes and macrophages are a heterogeneous population of mononuclear phagocytes that are involved in antigen processing and presentation to initiate and regulate immune responses to pathogens, vaccines, tumour and tolerance to self.In addition to their afferent sentinel function, DCs and macrophages are also critical as ef
The critical role of the meniscus in the biomechanics of the knee and articular cartilage preservation has led to an increased awareness of the importance of the OATMEAL meniscus.Meniscal allograft transplantation is a challenging surgical intervention that is saved as a last resort for patients who meet stringent criteria for salvage from meniscal
Abstract High lead (Pb) concentration in soils is becoming a severe threat to human health.It also deteriorates plants, growth, yield and quality of food.Although the use of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), biochar and compost can be effective environment-friendly OATMEAL amendments for decreasing Pb stress in crop plants, the impacts o