The role of complement factor H in the pathogenesis of Borrelia infection

Complement factor H (CFH) is one of the most important negative regulators of the alternative pathway of the complement system. It is a glycoprotein belonging to the protein H family, which is synthesized mainly in the...

Methods of detection of selected respiratory viruses

Respiratory viruses contribute to significant morbidity and mortality in healthy and immunocompromised individuals and are considered as a significant economic burden in the healthcare system. The similar clinical sympt...

Gra o przetrwanie: strategie manipulacji autofagii przez herpeswirusy

Breast elastography – new diagnostic quality or technologic bubble

Breast elastography consist of static and dynamic method. The paper deals with morphologic characterization of breast lesions and typical symptoms like: mass ventralisation, size change, switch-off sign and posterior bou...

IgE antibodies in toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis is a worldwide infection caused by the intracellular parasite Toxoplasma gondii. At least a third of the world human population is infected with the parasite, making it one of the most successful parasitic...