Background and Objectives: Genetic diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis clinical isolates from tuberculosis patients in the multiethnic province of Alborz, Iran was assessed.Materials and Methods: A total of 17 isolates in the period of 2012-2013 were collected and subjected to a Multiple-locus variable-number tandem repeat (VNTR) analysis (MLVA
In the interaction of the rolling stock and the upper structure of the railway track, intense dynamic loads occur.They have a destructive effect both on the parts of the rolling stock and on the elements of the superstructure of the track.In order to develop a durable, rational and reliably functioning design of cars and locomotives with good dynam
Immunoglobulin light chain (AL) amyloidosis is a rare plasma cell dyscrasia characterized by the deposition of abnormal amyloid fibrils in multiple organs, thus impairing their function.In the largest cohort studied up to now of 118 CD138-purified plasma cell samples from previously untreated immunoglobulin light chain amyloidosis patients, we asse
The first, and also one of the most important steps in any legal process is to discuss and clearly define what the basic terms of discussion is, or what we mean when we discuss a particular issue.This fact clearly indicates the importance of the linguistic basis of terms and concepts relating to the legal process.In simple terms, to be able to appl