Antimicrobial Peptide LL-37 Facilitates Intracellular Uptake of RNA Aptamer Apt 21-2 Without Inducing an Inflammatory or Interferon Response

RNA aptamers are synthetic single stranded RNA oligonucleotides that function analogously to antibodies.Recently, they have shown promise for use in treating inflammatory skin disease Rice Warmers as, unlike antibody-based biologics, they are able to enter the skin following topical administration.However, it is important to understand the inflamma

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Water Resources, Forced Migration and Tensions with Host Communities in the Nigerian Part of the Lake Chad Basin

The Lake Chad region is facing a nexus of interconnected problems including fragility, violent conflict, forced displacement, and scarcity of water and other resources, further aggravated by climate change.Focusing on northeast Nigeria, this study aims to answer the following questions: (1) What role does access to water and farming play in out-mig

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