Synthesis and biological evaluation of phosphate prodrugs of 4-phospho-d -erythronohydroxamic acid, an Inhibitor of 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase (Publications)
We have previously reported the discovery of potent and selective inhibitors of 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase, the third enzyme of the phosphate pentose pathway, from Trypanosoma brucei, the causat
Extremely low frequency magnetic field measurements in buildings with transformer stations in Switzerland (Publications)
The aim of this study was to evaluate an exposure assessment method that classifies apartments in three exposure categories of extremely low frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MF) based on the location of
<em>Mycobacterium algericum</em> sp. nov., a novel rapidly growing species related to <em>M. terrae</em> complex and associated with goat lung lesions (Publications)
A previously undescribed, rapid growing, non-chromogenic Mycobacterium novel species isolated from a goat lung lesion in Algeria is reported. Biochemical and molecular tools were used for its complete
Chemotherapy associated changes of histopathological features of <em>Mycobacterium ulcerans</em> lesions in a Buruli ulcer mouse model (Publications)
Combination chemotherapy with rifampicin and streptomycin (RIF-STR) for eight weeks is currently recommended by WHO as first line treatment in Mycobacterium ulcerans infection (Buruli ulcer). To gain
Überall und unsichtbar (Publications)
Die Exposition gegenüber elektromagnetischen Felder (EMF) ist im heutigen Alltag unumgänglich. Wo Strom fliesst, entsteht niederfrequente elektrische und magnetische Felder. Drahtlose Kommunikationsge
Air pollution, oxidative stress and dietary supplementation: a review (Publications)
The aim of the present review was to provide an up-to-date overview of the biological and epidemiological evidence of the role of oxidative stress as a major underlying feature of the toxic effect of
Non-cancer effects of chemical agents on children's health (Publications)
This paper provides an overview about the non-cancer health effects for children from relevant chemical agents in our environment. In addition, a meta-analysis was conducted on the association between
Studies on <em>Dipetalonema viteae</em> (Filarioidea). 5. Ultrastructural aspects of the antibody-dependent cell-mediated destruction of microfilariae (Publications)
The antibody-dependent cell-mediated destruction of Dipetalonema viteae microfilariae was followed by electron microscopy both in vitro and within micropore chambers in vivo. There was a correlation b
Hochfrequente Strahlung und Gesundheit, eine Literaturübersicht (Publications)
This paper gives an overview of present scientific knowledge in health research on the effects from radio and microwave frequency radiation, at levels to which the general population is typically expo
