Microvilli on T cells have been proposed to survey surfaces of antigen-presenting cells
(APC) or facilitate adhesion under flow; however, whether they serve essential functions …

Protein-coding differences between species often fail to explain phenotypic diversity,
suggesting the involvement of genomic elements that regulate gene expression such as …

Human endogenous retroviruses (HERVs) are remnants of ancestral germline infections by
exogenous retroviruses. Human endogenous retroviruses W family envelope gene (HERV …

The V-set and transmembrane domain-containing protein (VSTM) family is a newly
discovered immunoglobulin (Ig) superfamily that shares structural similarities with the B7 …

SHANK2 is a scaffold protein that serves as a protein anchor at the postsynaptic density in
neurons. Genetic variants of SHANK2 are strongly associated with synaptic dysfunction and …

Heart disease stands as the foremost global cause of mortality. In rodents, the heart
possesses the remarkable ability for cardiac regeneration within the first 7 days post-birth …

Objectives We aimed to identify the significant genetic variations and molecular mechanisms
associated with the pathogenesis of mood disorders associated with genetic variants …

The V-set and transmembrane domain containing 2A (VSTM2A) gene is located on
chromosome 7. In the physiological state, VSTM2A regulates preadipocyte cell …

Age at first estrus is the earliest phenotypic indicator of future reproductive success of gilts.
Prebreeding anestrus is a major reason for reproductive failure leading to culling of …

Objectives: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious mental disorder, and there is a
great difficulty to diagnose and treat. Hitherto, relatively few studies have explored the …