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Carolyn K . Goldman , Philip Leder , And

The maturation of a pre-B cell to an immunoglobulin (Ig)-bearing B cell requires an effective recombination of a light chain variable (VL) 1 and joining (JL) gene segment (1-11). Man uses both light chain gene classes appreciably, expressing K light chain in -60% and ~ light chain in 40% of mature B cells. Despite their nearly equal usage, however, the rearrangement of human Ig light chain gene...

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The objective of the present paper was to review the literature investigating the potential relationship between fruit and vegetables (FV) and psychological well-being. The rising prevalence of mental ill health is causing considerable societal burden. Inexpensive and effective strategies are therefore required to improve the psychological well-being of the population, and to reduce the negativ...

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Purpose: Hyperacusis can be extremely debilitating, and at present, there is no cure. In this detailed review of the field, we consolidate present knowledge in the hope of facilitating future research. Method: We review and reference the literature on hyperacusis and related areas. This is the 2nd of a 2-part review. Results: Hyperacusis encompasses a wide range of reactions to sounds, which ca...

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Sir, Since the initial reports of vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) in the late 1980s, increasing numbers of such isolates have been identified in centres in both Europe and the U S A . , 2 In 1998, Fujita et al. were the first authors in Japan to describe the isolation of a vancomycin-resistant strain of Enterococcus faecium from a patient with a urinary tract infection. To date, 10 strai...