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Further validation of the multidimensional fatigue symptom inventory-short form by Stein, Kevin D, Jacobsen, Paul B, Blanchard, Chris M, Thors, Christina

“…A growing body of evidence is documenting the multidimensional nature of cancer-related fatigue. Although several multidimensional measures of fatigue have…”
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Low dose chronic Schistosoma mansoni infection increases susceptibility to Mycobacterium bovis BCG infection in mice by Elias, D., Akuffo, H., Thors, C., Pawlowski, A., Britton, S.

“…Summary The incidence of mycobacterial diseases is high and the efficacy of Bacillus Calmette Guérin (BCG) is low in most areas of the world where chronic worm…”
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Thomsen-Friedenreich oncofetal antigen in Schistosoma mansoni : localization and immunogenicity in experimental mouse infection by Thors, C, Jansson, B, Helin, H, Linder, E

“…Our preliminary observation, that sera from schistosomiasis patients react with carcinomas, raised the possibility of antigenic cross-reactivity. We here…”
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Schistosoma mansoni: Chemoreception through n-acetyl-d-galactosamine-containing receptors in females offers insight into increased severity of schistosomiasis in individuals with blood group A by Haseeb, M.A., Thors, C., Linder, E., Eveland, L.K.

“…The role of exposed surface carbohydrates in chemoreception in Schistosoma mansoni females was investigated in vitro. Sexually mature females were treated with…”
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Immunoglobulin uptake and processing by Schistosoma mansoni by THORS, C, JOKIRANTA, T.S, MERI, T, KAIREMO, K, MERI, S, LINDER, E

“…Intravascular Schistosoma mansoni worms seem to take up immunoglobulins from blood by surface Fc-receptors, but the process whereby bound immunoglobulins are…”
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Cross reacting antibodies against keyhole limpet haemocyanin may interfere with the diagnostics of acute schistosomiasis by THORS, CECILIA, LINDER, EWERT

“…The number of individuals catching schistosomiasis has increased with the popularity of ‘primitive tourism’ in Africa. Highly immunogenic material originating…”
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Fatigue in the radiation therapy patient: current management and investigations by Jacobsen, Paul B, Thors, Christina L

“…Fatigue is one of the most common and distressing symptoms experienced by cancer patients. Research conducted over the past few years has documented that…”
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Schistosoma mansoni: praziquantel-induced tegumental lesion exposes actin of surface spines and allows binding of actin depolymerizing factor, gelsolin by Linder, E, Thors, C

“…Praziquantel is widely used for treatment of schistosomiasis. Elimination of intravascular worms involves a combination of drug-induced changes at the worm…”
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Impaired allergy diagnostics among parasite-infected patients caused by IgE antibodies to the carbohydrate epitope galactose-α1,3-galactose by Arkestål, Kurt, MSc, Sibanda, Elopy, MD, Thors, Cecilia, LicMedSci, Troye-Blomberg, Marita, PhD, Mduluza, Takafira, PhD, Valenta, Rudolf, MD, Grönlund, Hans, PhD, van Hage, Marianne, MD, PhD

“…Background The carbohydrate epitope galactose-α1,3-galactose (α-Gal) is abundantly expressed on nonprimate mammalian proteins. We have recently shown that…”
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The invisible side of war: families caring for US service members with traumatic brain injuries and polytrauma by Griffin, Joan M, Friedemann-Sánchez, Greta, Jensen, Agnes C, Taylor, Brent C, Gravely, Amy, Clothier, Barbara, Simon, Alisha Baines, Bangerter, Ann, Pickett, Treven, Thors, Christina, Ceperich, Sherry, Poole, John, van Ryn, Michelle

“…: To (1) identify informal caregivers to injured US service members following acute rehabilitation for polytraumatic injuries, principally traumatic brain…”
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Autoantibodies give false positive reactions in the serodiagnosis of Trypanosoma cruzi infection by Velásquez, E, Reyes, L, Thors, C, Miettinen, A, Chinchilla, M, Linder, E

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Isolation of an SBA Lectin-Reactive Glycoprotein (GP50) and Its Identification in Schistosoma mansoni Larval and Adult Worm Secretions by Linder, Ewert, Thors, Cecilia, Lundin, Lena

“…A major 50-kDa soybean agglutinin (SBA)-reactive component present in extracts of Schistosoma mansoni eggs was isolated by SBA lectin affinity chromatography…”
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Mobile Diagnostics Based on Motion? A Close Look at Motility Patterns in the Schistosome Life Cycle by Linder, Ewert, Varjo, Sami, Thors, Cecilia

“…Imaging at high resolution and subsequent image analysis with modified mobile phones have the potential to solve problems related to microscopy-based…”
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The prevalence and correlates of fatigue in older cancer patients by Respini, Daniela, Jacobsen, Paul B., Thors, Christina, Tralongo, Paolo, Balducci, Lodovico

“…Purpose: to assess the prevalence and correlates of fatigue in cancer patients aged 60 and older during outpatient treatment with chemotherapy or pamidronate…”
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Schistosome Antigen GP50 is Responsible for Serological Cross-Reactivity with Trichinella spiralis by Linder, Ewert, Thors, Cecilia, Lundin, Lena, Ljungström, Inger, Farah, Said, Hagi, Hassan, Dias, Francisco

“…The 50-kDa component (gp50) present in Schistosoma mansoni eggs and secretions of the various life stages of the parasite was recognized by experimentally…”
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Generation of antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii antigen associated with dense granules and the parasitophorous vacuole of the host cell by LINDER, E, THORS, C, EDBERG, F, HAGLUND, S, VON BONSDORFF, C.-H

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Antibodies against Entamoeba histolytica in human milk and serum in Kenya by Grundy, M.S, Cartwright-Taylor, L, Lundin, L, Thors, C, Huldt, G

“…Entamoeba histolytica, modified enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for detection of secretory IgA anti-parasite antibodies, detection of antibodies in human…”
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Web-based virtual microscopy for parasitology: a novel tool for education and quality assurance by Linder, Ewert, Lundin, Mikael, Thors, Cecilia, Lebbad, Marianne, Winiecka-Krusnell, Jadwiga, Helin, Heikki, Leiva, Byron, Isola, Jorma, Lundin, Johan

“…The basis for correctly assessing the burden of parasitic infections and the effects of interventions relies on a somewhat shaky foundation as long as we do…”
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Impaired allergy diagnostics among parasite-infected patients caused by IgE antibodies to the carbohydrate epitope galactose-α 1,3-galactose by Arkestål, Kurt, Sibanda, Elopy, Thors, Cecilia, Troye-Blomberg, Marita, Mduluza, Takafira, Valenta, Rudolf, Grönlund, Hans, van Hage, Marianne

“…The carbohydrate epitope galactose-α 1,3-galactose (α-Gal) is abundantly expressed on nonprimate mammalian proteins. We have recently shown that α-Gal is…”
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Localization and Identification of Schistosoma mansoni/KLH-crossreactive Components in Infected Mice by Thors, Cecilia, Linder, Ewert

“…KLH (Keyhole limpet hemocyanin) is highly immunogenic, and crossreactive epitopes occur widely in nature. In schistosomiasis, infected hosts generate…”
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