Ten years after the identification of the first partial sequences of Torque teno virus (TTV), more than 200 full-length related genomes have been characterized in humans and in several animal species. As suspected in the earlier stages of their description, a considerable genetic variability characterizes TTV and related viruses, the current members of the floating genus Anellovirous. Since inf...

A new type of fluorescent sensor has been developed from a perylene based molecule, N,N'-dideoxythymidine-3,4,9,10-perylene-tetracarboxylic diimide (TT-PTCDI); the strong, highly selective binding between the thymine ligand (T) and Hg2+ ion enables efficient sensing of mercury ions based on a fluorescence quenching mechanism, which is primarily caused by metal-coordination induced molecular agg...

In this work, a second-order sliding mode control algorithm is proposed for variable speed laboratory size DC generator wind turbine experiment system in order to track a speed profile and operate the wind turbine at maximum power extraction. The turbine torque, which varies with the wind speed, is considered as an unknown disturbance and rejected by the sliding mode strategy. The sliding mode ...

The family Anelloviridae includes human and animal torque teno viruses (TTVs) with extensive genetic diversity. The antigenic diversity among anelloviruses has never been assessed. Using torque teno sus virus (TTSuV) as a model, we describe here the first investigation of the antigenic relationships among different anelloviruses. Using a TTSuV genotype 1a (TTSuV1a) or TTSuV1b enzyme-linked immu...

Biodiesel is a recognized replacement for diesel fuel in compressed ignition engines due to its significant environmental benefits. The purpose of this study is to investigate the engine performance and emissions produced from Jatropha curcas, Ceiba pentandra and Calophyllum inophyllum biodiesel in compressed ignition engine. The biodiesel production process and properties are discussed and a c...

Abstract Background and Aims Torque teno virus (TTV) is a non-pathogenic anellovirus whose replication kinetics reflects the overall state of immunosuppression. Although chronic kidney disease (CKD) induces well-stabilised dysfunction immune system, long-term use renal replacement therapies (RRT) itself could also modify response. Method We analyzed TTV DNA loads at baseline (in pre-transplant ...