The BK virus, also known as Human polyomavirus 1, is a member of the polyomavirus family. Past infection with the BK virus is widespread, but significant...

(IATA airline code BK) BK channel, an ion channel characterized by its large conductance of potassium ions through cell membranes BK virus, a member of the...

BK virus), or, in the case of prions, the identity of the agent involved. Slow viruses cause a variety of diseases, including cancer. §JC virus & BK virus...

populations studied. BK virus is associated with nephropathy in renal transplant and non-renal solid organ transplant patients, JC virus with progressive...

leukoencephalopathy (JC virus) and polyomavirus-associated nephropathy, ureteral stenosis and hemorrhagic cystitis (BK virus). The latter condition mainly...

increased demand on pyrimidines in these faster growing cells. Polyoma BK virus nephropathy Kimura's disease Systemic lupus erythematosus Felty's syndrome...

announced it is launching a clinical trial for the treatment of PML utilizing BK virus specific T-cells (VSTs). One-third to one-half of people with PML die in...

of the digestive tract. Various other waterborne diseases are caused by viruses. Yet other important classes of waterborne diseases are caused by metazoan...

T-cells. Immunosuppressive drug Discovery and development of mTOR inhibitors BK virus Interleukin-2 immunotherapy B cell deficiency T cell deficiency Treatment...

abundance of safer alternatives such as aciclovir. Cidofovir shows anti-BK virus activity in a subgroup of transplant recipients. Cidofovir is being investigated...