DETECTION AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF DOUBLE-STRANDED RNA VIRUSES IN PHILIPPINE TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS ISOLATES

Detection and molecular characterization of double-stranded RNA viruses in Philippine Trichomonas vaginalis isolates

Background/Purpose: The flagellated protozoon Trichomonas vaginalis that parasitizes the urogenital tract of humans was reported to harbor double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) viruses.These viruses, identified as Trichomonas vaginalis virus (TVV), belong to the genus Trichomonasvirus of the family Totiviridae.Four species, formally recognized by the Interna

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Ultrafast and one-step coating sporopollenin exine capsules with metal-phenolic networks for bio-composite applications

Sporopollenin exine capsules (SECs), extracted from plant pollen grains, are becoming increasingly popular as natural microcapsules for a broad spectrum of bio-composite applications due to their plentiful supply, letter opener resilience to chemicals and physical stress, unique species-specific designs, exceptional consistency in structure, and si

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