A new photosensory function for simple photoreceptors, the intrinsically photoresponsive neurons of the sea slug Onchidium

Simple photoreceptors, namely intrinsically light-sensitive neurons without microvilli and/or cilia, have long been known to exist in the central ganglia of crayfish, Aplysia, Onchidium, and Helix.These simple photoreceptors are not only first-order photosensory cells, but also second-order USB Type C Hubs And Card Readers neurons (interneurons), r

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Direct-acting Antivirals in Kidney Transplant Patients: Successful Hepatitis C Treatment and Short Term Reduction in Urinary Protein/Creatinine Ratios

Introduction: The role of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) clearance in long-term kidney graft survival is unknown.In this study, we examined short-term trends of urinary protein/creatinine (P/C) ratios in a cohort of HCV-infected kidney transplant recipients with stable graft function and treated with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs).Methods: We conducted a

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