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A Folded Monomeric Intermediate in the Formation of Lambda Cro Dimer±DNA Complexes
(JMB, 1997)The folding, dimerization and DNA binding equilibria of the bacterio- phage lambda Cro repressor have been characterized. Comparison with four engineered variants shows that a folded monomeric species is sub- stantially ... -
Kinetic trapping of DNA by transcription factor IIIB
(PNAS, 2001)High levels of RNA polymerase III gene transcription are achieved by facilitated recycling of the polymerase on transcription factor IIIB (TFIIIB)-DNA complexes that are stable through multiple rounds of initiation. ... -
Reproductive tract infections: prevalence and risk factors in rural Bangladesh
(Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 2002)Objective To determine the prevalence of and risk factors for reproductive tract infections among men and women in a rural community in Bangladesh. Methods In the Matlab area a systematic sample of married non-pregnant ... -
Stability of monomeric Cro variants: Isoenergetic transformation of a type I to a type II -hairpin by single amino acid replacements
(Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 2003)The thermodynamic stabilities of three monomeric variants of the bacteriophage Cro repressor that differ only in the sequence of two amino acids at the apex of an engineered -hairpin have been determined. The sequences ... -
Promoting Self Sufficiency Through Carbon Credits From Conservation and Management of Forests
(2007)Forests of the world sequester and conserve more carbon than all other terrestrial ecosystems and account for 90% of the annual carbon flux between the atmosphere and the Earth's land surface. Two case studies from India ... -
Sexually Transmitted Infections and Risk Factors Among Truck Stand Workers in Dhaka, Bangladesh
(American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association, 2007)This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of selected sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and their risk factors among workers in and near a truck stand in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Study Design: A random sample ... -
Partner notification for sexually transmitted infections in developing countries: a systematic review
(BMC Public Health, 2010)Background: The feasibility and acceptability of partner notification (PN) for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in developing countries was assessed through a comprehensive literature review, to help identify future ... -
Symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Care-Seeking Behaviors of Male Clients of Female Sex Workers in Bangladesh
(American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association, 2012)Background: In Bangladesh, male clients (MCs) of female sex workers (FSWs) represent diverse occupational categories from different socioeco- nomic strata, and they are considered a bridging group to transmit ... -
Prevalence of Foodborne Pathogens and Spoilage Microorganisms and Their Drug Resistant Status in Different Street Foods of Dhaka city
(2013)The street foods play an important socio-economic role in meeting food and nutritional requirements of city consumers at affordable prices. This study was designed to evaluate the detailed microbial status including foodborne ... -
Ethical Considerations of Dissemination and Restitution of Findings in Global Health Research
(BioéthiqueOnline, 2013)This case study discusses ethical obligations regarding the extent and scope of knowledge dissemination and restitution strategies in the context of global health research. -
Diffusion of Efficient Biomass Cookstoves in India: A Case Study in Socio-Technical Transitions
(Rural growth, Rogers‟ framework, Greenway Smart Stove, Socio-technical transition, 2014)Recently, incomes in rural India have been increasing due to strong manufacturing growth. As a result, the consumption pattern of rural India has begun to emulate that of urban India, with increased spending overall. However, ... -
Social inequalities in the utilization of maternal care in Bangladesh: Have they widened or narrowed in recent years?
(International Journal for Equity in Health, 2014)Background: Notwithstanding the significant progress in reducing maternal mortality in recent years, social inequalities in the utilization of maternal care continue to be a challenge in Bangladesh. In this study, we aim ... -
Knowledge dissemination, knowledge restitution, knowledge translation, knowledge transfer, ethics, global health research
(PLOS ONEPLOS ONE, 2014)Background: There has been no population-based study on human papillomavirus (HPV) prevalence or its genotypes in Bangladesh; a country eligible for GAVI funding for HPV vaccine. Methods: We used baseline survey data of ... -
ANTIMICROBIAL AND DECONTAMINATION EFFICACY OF NEEM, ALOE VERA AND NEEM+ ALOE VERA IN GUTTA PERCHA (GP) CONES USING ESCHERICHIA COLI AND STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS AS CONTAMINANTS
(Asian Jr. of Microbiol. Biotech, 2015)GP cones (Gutta Percha Cones) are materials used in the third phase of endodontic treatment by dentists worldwide. They are usually sterilized by chemical decontaminants including 70% ethanol, sodium hypochlorite, hydrogen ... -
Comparative Assessment of Cow Manure Vermicompost and NPK Fertilizers and on the Growth and Production of Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) Flower
(SciRes, 2015)A pot experiment was conducted to investigate the comparative effect of cow manure vermicom- post and NPK fertilizers on the growth and flower production of Zinnia (Zinnia elegans). An air dried sandy loam soil was ... -
Knowledge and Skills for Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections by Rural Medical Practitioners in Bangladesh
(Open Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2015)Sexually transmitted infection (STI) management is considered rudimentary among rural medical practitioners (RMPs) in Bangladesh. We sought to understand the level of knowledge and skills in STI management and to assess ... -
Inequalities in Maternal Health Care Utilization in Sub-Saharan African Countries: A Multiyear and Multi-Country Analysis
(PLOS ONE, 2015)To assess social inequalities in the use of antenatal care (ANC), facility based delivery (FBD), and modern contraception (MC) in two contrasting groups of countries in sub- Saharan Africa divided based on their progress ... -
Social inequality, Maternal care utilization, Absolute and relative inequalities, Bangladesh
(Open Journal of Preventive MedicineOpen Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2015)The migration of health professionals from low- and middle-income to high-income countries has received much attention amongst the global health community as an important factor influencing health care systems. There is ...