Purpose: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted
infection in the United States. This review summarizes the molecular testing methods currently …

The organic cation transporter (OCT, SLC22) family is a family of polyspecific transmembrane
proteins that are responsible for the uptake or excretion of many cationic drugs, toxins, and …

Purpose: Dental biofilms are complex, multi–species bacterial communities that colonize the
mouth in the form of plaque and are known to cause dental caries and periodontal disease. …

Molecular diagnostics is a rapidly growing specialty in the clinical laboratory assessment of
pathology. Educational programs in medical laboratory science and specialized programs in …

Objective: Host genetics can influence susceptibility to Chlamydia trachomatis infection. This
study examined two genetic variants in human protein disulfide isomerase A2 (PDIA2), a …

Basal forebrain cholinergic neurons (BFCNs) degenerate in aging and Alzheimer’s disease.
It has been proposed that estrogen can affect the survival and function of BFCNs. This study …

Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are a family of highly prevalent sexually transmitted viruses
that cause nearly all cervical cancers worldwide. The HPV family includes hundreds of …

Background Anxiety and depression are common, debilitating and costly. These disorders
are influenced by multiple risk factors, from genes to psychological vulnerabilities and …

Chlamydia trachomatis is a common sexually transmitted infection that can cause pelvic
inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, and tubal infertility. There are many differences …

The objective of this study is to characterize two novel members of the organic cation transporter
(OCT) family: BOCT1 and BOCT2. Primary aims include the expression of recombinant …