Erratum to: Blocking Blockage

Erratum to: Armentum: a hybrid direct search optimization methodology

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Erratum to: JAK3-STAT pathway blocking benefits in experimental lupus nephritis

BACKGROUND Lupus nephritis (LN) is a complex chronic autoimmune disease of unknown etiology characterized by loss of tolerance against several self-antigens. Cytokines are known to be central players in LN pathogenesis. The Janus kinase-signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK-STAT) pathway is one important pathway that mediates signal transduction of several cytokines. In this stu...

Transcription Blockage Leads to New Beginnings

Environmental agents are constantly challenging cells by damaging DNA, leading to the blockage of transcription elongation. How do cells deal with transcription-blockage and how is transcription restarted after the blocking lesions are removed? Here we review the processes responsible for the removal of transcription-blocking lesions, as well as mechanisms of transcription restart. We also disc...

How to Prevent Intra-Operatory Capsular Blockage? A New Surgical Approach: The Anti-Blockage Technique

Phacoemulsification is the technique of choice for most cataract surgeons worldwide. This technique can have complications at any of its stages, including intra or post-operative stages. The frequency of the presentation of intraoperative complications varies according to the surgeon’s experience [1], the type of cataract and whether suitable instruments are used [2]. Capsular blockage syndrome...