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Hassan J, Saeed SM, Deka L, Uddin MJ, Das DB. Applications of Machine Learning (ML) and Mathematical Modeling (MM) in Healthcare with Special Focus on Cancer Prognosis and Anticancer Therapy: Current Status and Challenges. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:260. [PMID: 38399314 PMCID: PMC10892549 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16020260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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The use of data-driven high-throughput analytical techniques, which has given rise to computational oncology, is undisputed. The widespread use of machine learning (ML) and mathematical modeling (MM)-based techniques is widely acknowledged. These two approaches have fueled the advancement in cancer research and eventually led to the uptake of telemedicine in cancer care. For diagnostic, prognostic, and treatment purposes concerning different types of cancer research, vast databases of varied information with manifold dimensions are required, and indeed, all this information can only be managed by an automated system developed utilizing ML and MM. In addition, MM is being used to probe the relationship between the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (PK/PD interactions) of anti-cancer substances to improve cancer treatment, and also to refine the quality of existing treatment models by being incorporated at all steps of research and development related to cancer and in routine patient care. This review will serve as a consolidation of the advancement and benefits of ML and MM techniques with a special focus on the area of cancer prognosis and anticancer therapy, leading to the identification of challenges (data quantity, ethical consideration, and data privacy) which are yet to be fully addressed in current studies.
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- Jasmin Hassan
- Drug Delivery & Therapeutics Lab, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (J.H.); (S.M.S.)
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- Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media, De Montfort University, Leicester LE1 9BH, UK;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Loughborough University, Loughborough LE11 3TU, UK
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Greenwood H, Hassan J, Fife K, Ajithkumar TV, Thippu Jayaprakash K. Single-Fraction Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy for Primary and Extracranial Oligometastatic Cancers. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2023; 35:773-786. [PMID: 37852814 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2023.10.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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Stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) consists of delivering high doses of ionising radiation, typically across three to eight fractions with high precision and conformity. SABR has become increasingly commonplace throughout the last quarter of a century and is offered for the treatment of various primary and metastatic tumour types. Delivering SABR in a single fraction has arisen as an appealing possibility for several reasons. These include fewer hospital visits, greater patient convenience, improved sustainability and lower costs. However, these factors must be balanced against considerations such as toxicity, side-effects and, most importantly, progression-free and overall survival. In this review we seek to analyse the results of studies looking at the efficacy of single-fraction SABR for lung, prostate, renal and pancreas primary tumours, as well as oligometastases. The tumour type to be most widely treated with single-fraction SABR is lung, but its remit continues to expand. We also look at the biological rationale underpinning SABR and how this can be extended to single-fraction regimens. Finally, we turn our attention towards the future directions of SABR and specifically single-fraction regimens. These include the possibility of combining SABR with immunotherapy and technological advances in the field, which could serve to expand the scope of SABR. We conclude by summarising the current clinical studies of single-fraction SABR.
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- H Greenwood
- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- University College London Medical School, London, UK
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- Oncology Centre, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Oncology Centre, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Oncology Centre, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK; Department of Oncology, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust, King's Lynn, UK.
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Hassan J, Knuus K, Lahtinen A, Rooda I, Otala M, Tuuri T, Gidlöf S, Edlund E, Menezes J, Malmros J, Byström P, Sundin M, Langenskiöld C, Vogt H, Frisk P, Petersen C, Damdimopoulou P, Jahnukainen K. Reference standards for follicular density in ovarian cortex from birth to sexual maturity. Reprod Biomed Online 2023; 47:103287. [PMID: 37603956 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2023.103287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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RESEARCH QUESTION Are age-normalized reference values for human ovarian cortical follicular density adequate for tissue quality control in fertility preservation? DESIGN Published quantitative data on the number of follicles in samples without known ovarian pathology were converted into cortical densities to create reference values. Next, a sample cohort of 126 girls (age 1-24 years, mean ± SD 11 ± 6) with cancer, severe haematological disease or Turner syndrome were used to calculate Z-scores for cortical follicular density based on the reference values. RESULTS No difference was observed between Z-scores in samples from untreated patients (0.3 ± 3.5, n = 30) and patients treated with (0.5 ± 2.9, n = 48) and without (0.1 ± 1.3, n = 6) alkylating chemotherapy. Z-scores were not correlated with increasing cumulative exposure to cytostatics. Nevertheless, Z-scores in young treated patients (0-2 years -2.1 ± 3.1, n = 10, P = 0.04) were significantly lower than Z-scores in older treated patients (11-19 years, 2 ± 1.9, n = 15). Samples from patients with Turner syndrome differed significantly from samples from untreated patients (-5.2 ± 5.1, n = 24, P = 0.003), and a Z-score of -1.7 was identified as a cut-off showing good diagnostic value for identification of patients with Turner syndrome with reduced ovarian reserve. When this cut-off was applied to other patients, analysis showed that those with indications for reduced ovarian reserve (n = 15) were significantly younger (5.9 ± 4.2 versus 10.7 ± 5.9 years, P = 0.004) and, when untreated, more often had non-malignant haematologic diseases compared with those with normal ovarian reserve (n = 24, 100% versus 19%, P = 0.009). CONCLUSION Z-scores allow the estimation of genetic- and treatment-related effects on follicular density in cortical tissue from young patients stored for fertility preservation. Understanding the quality of cryopreserved tissue facilitates its use during patient counselling. More research is needed regarding the cytostatic effects found in this study.
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- Jasmin Hassan
- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Applied Tumour Genomics Research Programme, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Finland; Department of Medical and Clinical Genetics, Medicum, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden; Childhood Cancer Research Unit, Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Division of Paediatrics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Section of Paediatric Haematology, Immunology and HCT, Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Division of Paediatrics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Section of Paediatric Haematology, Immunology and HCT, Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Paediatric Oncology, Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Crown Princess Victoria's Child and Youth Hospital, Linköping, Sweden; Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Division of Children's and Women's Health, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University Children's Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- NORDFERTIL Research Lab Stockholm, Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Paediatric Oncology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- NORDFERTIL Research Lab Stockholm, Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden; Children's Hospital, Paediatric Research Centre, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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Naveed M, Hassan J, Aziz T, Ali U, Rana IK, Ali Khan A, Fakhrul H, Alharbi M, Alshammari A, Alasmari AF. A one-health approach to design an mRNA-based vaccine candidate against the lumpy skin disease virus as an alternative to live-attenuated vaccines. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27:6401-6413. [PMID: 37458660 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202307_33000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Recently, lumpy skin disease (LSD) has been spread over the Asian, European, and Middle Eastern regions making it a significant hazard to the chain of cattle production, milk production, and human milk consumption, requiring prompt attention. Lumpy skin disease virus has high morbidity and low fatality rates, but its infections have led to terrible economic and agricultural consequences. Although live-attenuated vaccines have been commercialized, farmers in different regions have not taken them well because of the allergic responses against the vaccines. The study aims to develop an mRNA-based vaccine candidate for LSDV, using immunoinformatic approaches to minimize allergenicity and homology while maximizing immunogenic potential. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study used extensive immunoinformatic approaches to shortlist five proteins from the LSDV genome that belong to the transmembrane region and are crucial in early viral interaction with host cells. The B-cell and T-cell-specific epitopes were chosen based on non-allergenicity, antigenicity, non-homology, surface accessibility, and lower IC50 inhibition values. The construct's stability, hydrophilicity, and antigenic potential were analyzed using the instability index, Grand Average of Hydropathicity (GRAVY) index, and antigenicity, respectively. RESULTS We selected a total of 34 epitopes, consisting of 12 B-cell-specific epitopes and 22 T-cell-specific epitopes. These epitopes were chosen based on their characteristics such as non-allergenicity, antigenicity, non-homology, surface accessibility, and lower IC50 inhibition values. Specifically, 11 epitopes were selected for Major Histocompatibility Complex-I, and another 11 epitopes were chosen for Major Histocompatibility Complex-II. The inclusion of the RS09 adjuvant enhanced the immunogenic potential of the vaccine. The instability index was found to be 38.60. Additionally, the GRAVY index, indicating hydrophilicity, was calculated as -0.151. Furthermore, the antigenicity value of 0.6073 confirmed its potential to elicit an immune response. Further supporting its immunogenic potential, strong immune stimulation was observed, with IgM+IgG titers reaching 6,000 (arbitrary units) and IFNg titers measuring 400,000 ng/mL. These results provide additional evidence of the vaccine's ability to stimulate a robust immune response. CONCLUSIONS The study results indicate that the developed mRNA-based vaccine candidate for LSDV has high immunogenic potential and could serve as an effective alternative to live-attenuated vaccines. Further experimental validations are required to test its efficacy. The study also highlights the potential of the One-Health approach to tackle non-zoonotic diseases that have significant consequences for the environment and humanity.
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- M Naveed
- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
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Hassan J, Beck J, Hahn R, von Lieres E. Hybrid chromatography modeling with mechanistic transport equations and machine‐learned adsorption models. CHEM-ING-TECH 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.202255016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- J. Hassan
- Forschungszentrum Jülich IBG-1 Wilhelm-Johnen Str. 1 52428 Jülich Germany
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- Universität für Bodenkultur Institut für Bioverfahrenstechnik Muthgasse 18 1190 Wien Austria
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- Universität für Bodenkultur Institut für Bioverfahrenstechnik Muthgasse 18 1190 Wien Austria
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- Forschungszentrum Jülich IBG-1 Wilhelm-Johnen Str. 1 52428 Jülich Germany
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Gallogly P, Best J, Werring D, Hassan J, Lee C, Cousins J, Jäger R, Chandratheva A. Atypical clinical presentations are common in TIA and minor stroke patients with DWI-MRI confirmed ischaemia. J Neurol Psychiatry 2022. [DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2022-abn2.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background and AimsCurrent diagnostic criteria for TIA/minor stroke disqualify several atypical clinical presentations, but pre-date DWI-MRI use. We investigated the proportion of DWI-positive patients with atypical presentations, identifying clinical factors predicting DWI positivity.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed consecutive patients with suspected TIA/minor stroke (NIHSS<5) undergoing MRI at our comprehensive stroke centre from March 2020-February 2021. We identified pre- dictors of DWI positivity using logistic regression.ResultsOf 1615 patients, 442 DWI-positive, 39% had atypical presentations including 20% with progres- sive symptom onset. Atypical symptoms common in DWI-positive patients included headache(17%), unsteadiness(15%), positive sensory symptoms(11%), presyncope(10%), confusion(9%) and vertigo(8%). Symptoms independently associated with DWI-positivity included weakness(OR 1.30, 95% CI 1.01-1.67), dysarthria(OR 2.06, CI 1.56-2.70), and ataxia (OR 3.75, CI 2.27-6.20). Fluctuating symptoms(22%) predicted DWI positivity(OR 1.37, CI 1.00-1.81), but sudden onset(80%) did not (OR 1.05, CI 0.80-1.38). Risk factors associated with DWI positivity included increasing age(OR 1.01/year, CI 1.01-1.02), hypertension (OR 1.70, CI 1.30-2.22), diabetes(OR 1.44, CI 1.07-1.93), and smoking(OR 1.68, CI 1.19-2.39). DWI-positive patients had significantly more risk factors (mean 2.65 vs 1.95 p=<0.001).ConclusionsOver one-third with DWI-confirmed TIA/minor stroke present atypically. The value of atypical symptoms in excluding ischaemia, particularly in patients with vascular risk factors, appears limited.
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Lavogina D, Visser N, Samuel K, Davey E, Björvang RD, Hassan J, Koponen J, Rantakokko P, Kiviranta H, Rinken A, Olovsson M, Salumets A, Damdimopoulou P. Endocrine disrupting chemicals interfere with decidualization of human primary endometrial stromal cells in vitro. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:903505. [PMID: 36060944 PMCID: PMC9437351 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.903505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Multiple studies have shown associations between exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and reduced fertility in women. However, little is known about the target organs of chemical disruption of female fertility. Here, we focus on the hormone-sensitive uterine lining, the endometrium, as a potential target. Decidualization is the morphological and functional change that endometrial stromal cells undergo to support endometrial receptivity, which is crucial for successful implantation, placentation, and pregnancy. We investigated the effect of nine selected EDCs on primary human endometrial stromal cell decidualization in vitro. The cells were exposed to a decidualization-inducing mixture in the presence or absence of 1 μM of nine different EDCs for nine days. Extent of decidualization was assessed by measuring the activity of cAMP dependent protein kinase, Rho-associated coiled-coil containing protein kinase, and protein kinase B in lysates using photoluminescent probes, and secretion of prolactin into the media by using ELISA. Decidualization-inducing mixture upregulated activity of protein kinases and prolactin secretion in cells derived from all women. Of the tested chemicals, dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (p,p'-DDE), hexachlorobenzene (HCB) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) significantly reduced decidualization as judged by the kinase markers and prolactin secretion. In addition, bisphenol A (BPA) reduced prolactin secretion but did not significantly affect activity of the kinases. None of the EDCs was cytotoxic, based on the assessment of total protein content or activity of the viability marker casein kinase 2 in lysates. These results indicate that EDCs commonly present in the blood circulation of reproductive-aged women can reduce decidualization of human endometrial stromal cells in vitro. Future studies should focus on detailed hazard assessment to define possible risks of EDC exposure to endometrial dysfunction and implantation failure in women.
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- Darja Lavogina
- Institute of Chemistry, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
- Competence Centre on Health Technologies, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Women´s and Children’s Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Competence Centre on Health Technologies, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Women´s and Children’s Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Health Security, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Health Security, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Health Security, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Kuopio, Finland
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Women´s and Children’s Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Competence Centre on Health Technologies, Tartu, Estonia
- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- *Correspondence: Pauliina Damdimopoulou,
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Pampanini V, Hassan J, Oliver E, Stukenborg JB, Damdimopoulou P, Jahnukainen K. Fertility Preservation for Prepubertal Patients at Risk of Infertility: Present Status and Future Perspectives. Horm Res Paediatr 2021; 93:599-608. [PMID: 33887724 DOI: 10.1159/000516087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The increasing cure rate of cancer has led to a vast population of survivors having to face the late adverse effects of oncological treatments, with fertility impairment being one of the most sensitive issues for patients. Different options to preserve the fertility of adult patients are routinely used in clinical practice. However, fertility preservation strategies for prepubertal patients at risk of infertility are limited to the cryopreservation of immature gonadal tissue. In recent decades, many research efforts have been focused on the future use of cryopreserved gonadal tissue. This review discusses the common status of fertility preservation measures for pediatric patients undergoing gonadotoxic treatment, focusing especially on the challenges that remain to be solved in order to implement this fundamental service.
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- Valentina Pampanini
- Dipartimento Pediatrico Universitario Ospedaliero, Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù, Rome, Italy.,Childhood Cancer Research Unit, Department of Women's and Children's Health, NORDFERTIL Research Laboratory Stockholm, Karolinska Institutet, and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Childhood Cancer Research Unit, Department of Women's and Children's Health, NORDFERTIL Research Laboratory Stockholm, Karolinska Institutet, and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Childhood Cancer Research Unit, Department of Women's and Children's Health, NORDFERTIL Research Laboratory Stockholm, Karolinska Institutet, and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Childhood Cancer Research Unit, Department of Women's and Children's Health, NORDFERTIL Research Laboratory Stockholm, Karolinska Institutet, and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Division of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Children's Hospital, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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Björvang RD, Hassan J, Stefopoulou M, Gemzell-Danielsson K, Pedrelli M, Kiviranta H, Rantakokko P, Ruokojärvi P, Lindh CH, Acharya G, Damdimopoulou P. Persistent organic pollutants and the size of ovarian reserve in reproductive-aged women. Environ Int 2021; 155:106589. [PMID: 33945905 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2021.106589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Industrial chemicals such as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) have been associated with reduced fertility in women, including longer time-to-pregnancy (TTP), higher odds for infertility, and earlier reproductive senescence. Fertility is highly dependent on the ovarian reserve, which is composed of a prenatally determined stock of non-growing follicles. The quantity and quality of the follicles decline with age, thereby eventually leading to menopause. In the clinical setting, assessing ovarian reserve directly through the histological analysis of follicular density in ovaries is not practical. Therefore, surrogate markers of ovarian reserve, such as serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) are typically used. Here, we studied associations between chemical exposure and ovarian reserve in a cohort of pregnant women undergoing elective caesarean section (n = 145) in Stockholm, Sweden. Full data (histological, clinical, serum) were available for 50 women. We estimated the size of the reserve both directly by determining the density of follicles in ovarian cortical tissue samples, and indirectly by measuring AMH in associated serum samples. Concentrations of 9 organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), 10 polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), 3 polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs) and 9 perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were determined in serum, and clinical data were retrieved from electronic medical records. Healthy follicle densities (median 0, range 0-193 follicles/mm3) and AMH levels (median 2.33 ng/mL, range 0.1-14.8 ng/mL) varied substantially. AMH correlated with the density of growing follicles. Twenty-three chemicals detected in more than half of the samples were included in the analyses. None of the chemicals, alone or as a mixture, correlated with AMH, growing or atretic follicles. However, HCB, transnonachlor, PCBs 74 and 99 were associated with decreased non-growing follicle densities. HCB and transnonachlor were also negatively associated with healthy follicle density. Further, mixture of lipophilic POPs (PBDE 99, p,p'-DDE, and PCB 187) was associated with lower non-growing follicle densities. In addition, exposure to HCB, p,p'-DDE, and mixture of OCPs were significantly associated with higher odds of infertility. The results suggest that exposure to chemicals may reduce the size of ovarian reserve in humans, and strongly encourage to study mechanisms behind POP-associated infertility in women in more detail.
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- Richelle D Björvang
- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge, 141 86 Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge, 141 86 Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge, 141 86 Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital Solna, 171 76 Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Division of Clinical Chemistry, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, 141 52 Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Health Security, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, 70701 Kuopio, Finland.
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- Department of Health Security, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, 70701 Kuopio, Finland.
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- Department of Health Security, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, 70701 Kuopio, Finland.
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- Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Lund University, 223 61 Lund, Sweden.
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge, 141 86 Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge, 141 86 Stockholm, Sweden.
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Qumar U, Hassan J, Naz S, Haider A, Raza A, Ul-Hamid A, Haider J, Shahzadi I, Ahmad I, Ikram M. Silver decorated 2D nanosheets of GO and MoS 2serve as nanocatalyst for water treatment and antimicrobial applications as ascertained with molecular docking evaluation. Nanotechnology 2021; 32:255704. [PMID: 33556921 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/abe43c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In this work, synthesis of graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) was realized through a modified Hummers route. Different concentrations (5 and 10 wt%) of Ag were doped in MoS2and rGO using a hydrothermal technique. Synthesized Ag-MoS2and Ag-rGO were evaluated through XRD that confirmed the hexagonal structure of MoS2along with the transformation of GO to Ag-rGO as indicated by a shift in XRD peaks while Mo-O bonding and S=O functional groups were confirmed with FTIR. Morphological information of GO and formation of MoS2nanopetals as well as interlayer spacing were verified through FESEM and HRTEM respectively. Raman analysis was employed to probe any evidence regarding defect densities of GO. Optical properties of GO, MoS2, Ag-rGO, and Ag-MoS2were visualized through UV-vis and PL spectroscopy. Prepared products were employed as nanocatalysts to purify industrial wastewater. Experimental results revealed that Ag-rGO and Ag-MoS2showed 99% and 80% response in photocatalytic activity. Besides, the nanocatalyst (Ag-MoS2and Ag-rGO) exhibited 6.05 mm inhibition zones againstS. aureusgram positive (G+) and 3.05 mm forE. coligram negative (G-) in antibacterial activity. To rationalize biocidal mechanism of Ag-doped MoS2NPs and Ag-rGO,in silicomolecular docking study was employed for two enzymes i.e.β-lactamase and D-alanine-D-alanine ligase B (ddlB) from cell wall biosynthetic pathway and enoyl-[acylcarrier-protein] reductase (FabI) from fatty acid biosynthetic pathway belonging toS. aureus. The present study provides evidence for the development of cost-effective, environment friendly and viable candidate for photocatalytic and antimicrobial applications.
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- U Qumar
- Department of Physics, Riphah Institute of Computing and Applied Sciences (RICAS), Riphah International University, 14 Ali Road, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Riphah Institute of Computing and Applied Sciences (RICAS), Riphah International University, 14 Ali Road, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin 300308, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Riphah Institute of Computing and Applied Sciences (RICAS), Riphah International University, 14 Ali Road, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Center for Engineering Research, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin 300308, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Solar Cell Applications Research Lab, Department of Physics, Government College University Lahore, 54000, Punjab, Pakistan
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Fagnant‐Sperati C, Ren Y, Zhou N, Komen E, Mwangi B, Hassan J, Chepkurui A, Nzunza R, Nyangao J, van Zyl W, Wolfaardt M, Matsapola P, Ngwana F, Jeffries‐Miles S, Coulliette‐Salmond A, Peñaranda S, Vega E, Shirai J, Kossik A, Beck N, Boyle D, Burns C, Taylor M, Borus P, Meschke J. Validation of the bag-mediated filtration system for environmental surveillance of poliovirus in Nairobi, Kenya. J Appl Microbiol 2021; 130:971-981. [PMID: 32743931 PMCID: PMC7854911 DOI: 10.1111/jam.14807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Revised: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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AIMS This study compared the bag-mediated filtration system (BMFS) and standard WHO two-phase separation methods for poliovirus (PV) environmental surveillance, examined factors impacting PV detection and monitored Sabin-like (SL) PV type 2 presence with withdrawal of oral polio vaccine type 2 (OPV2) in April 2016. METHODS AND RESULTS Environmental samples were collected in Nairobi, Kenya (Sept 2015-Feb 2017), concentrated via BMFS and two-phase separation methods, then assayed using the WHO PV isolation algorithm and intratypic differentiation diagnostic screening kit. SL1, SL2 and SL3 were detected at higher rates in BMFS than two-phase samples (P < 0·05). In BMFS samples, SL PV detection did not significantly differ with volume filtered, filtration time or filter shipment time (P > 0·05), while SL3 was detected less frequently with higher shipment temperatures (P = 0·027). SL2 was detected more frequently before OPV2 withdrawal in BMFS and two-phase samples (P < 1 × 10-5 ). CONCLUSIONS Poliovirus was detected at higher rates with the BMFS, a method that includes a secondary concentration step, than using the standard WHO two-phase method. SL2 disappearance from the environment was commensurate with OPV2 withdrawal. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY The BMFS offers comparable or improved PV detection under the conditions in this study, relative to the two-phase method.
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- C.S. Fagnant‐Sperati
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health SciencesUniversity of WashingtonSeattleWAUSA
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- Department of BiostatisticsUniversity of WashingtonSeattleWAUSA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health SciencesUniversity of WashingtonSeattleWAUSA
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- Centre for Viral ResearchKenya Medical Research InstituteNairobiKenya
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- Centre for Viral ResearchKenya Medical Research InstituteNairobiKenya
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- Centre for Viral ResearchKenya Medical Research InstituteNairobiKenya
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- Centre for Viral ResearchKenya Medical Research InstituteNairobiKenya
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- Centre for Viral ResearchKenya Medical Research InstituteNairobiKenya
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- Centre for Viral ResearchKenya Medical Research InstituteNairobiKenya
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- Department of Medical VirologyUniversity of PretoriaPretoriaSouth Africa
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- Department of Medical VirologyUniversity of PretoriaPretoriaSouth Africa
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- Department of Medical VirologyUniversity of PretoriaPretoriaSouth Africa
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- Department of Medical VirologyUniversity of PretoriaPretoriaSouth Africa
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- Cherokee Nation Assurance a contracting agency to the Division of Viral DiseasesCenters for Disease Control and PreventionAtlantaGAUSA
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- Division of Viral DiseasesCenters for Disease Control and PreventionAtlantaGAUSA
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- Division of Viral DiseasesCenters for Disease Control and PreventionAtlantaGAUSA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health SciencesUniversity of WashingtonSeattleWAUSA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health SciencesUniversity of WashingtonSeattleWAUSA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health SciencesUniversity of WashingtonSeattleWAUSA
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- Division of Viral DiseasesCenters for Disease Control and PreventionAtlantaGAUSA
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- Department of Medical VirologyUniversity of PretoriaPretoriaSouth Africa
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- Centre for Viral ResearchKenya Medical Research InstituteNairobiKenya
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health SciencesUniversity of WashingtonSeattleWAUSA
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Dildar S, Hassan J, Shamsi T. Procalcitonin (ProCT) as a marker of sepsis in hematological disorders. Int J Infect Dis 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.09.733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Ikram M, Umar E, Raza A, Haider A, Naz S, Ul-Hamid A, Haider J, Shahzadi I, Hassan J, Ali S. Dye degradation performance, bactericidal behavior and molecular docking analysis of Cu-doped TiO 2 nanoparticles. RSC Adv 2020; 10:24215-24233. [PMID: 35516171 PMCID: PMC9055104 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra04851h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Copper-doped TiO2 was prepared with a sol-gel chemical method. Various concentrations (3, 6, and 9 wt%) of Cu dopant were employed. Several techniques were implemented to assess the structural, optical, morphological and chemical properties of the synthesized samples. Evaluation of elemental composition using SEM-EDS and XRF techniques showed the presence of dopant element in the prepared samples. XRD analysis confirmed the presence of anatase (TiO2) phase with interstitial doping. Incorporation of dopant was observed to enhance the crystallinity and increase the crystallite size of the synthesized products. SAED profiles revealed a high degree of crystallinity in the prepared specimens, which was also evident in the XRD spectra. Optical properties studied using UV-vis spectroscopy depicted a shift of the maximum absorption to the visible region (redshift) that signified a reduction in the band gap energy of Cu-doped TiO2 samples. Examination of morphological features with scanning and high-resolution transmission electron microscopes revealed the formation of spherical nanoparticles with a tendency to agglomerate with increasing dopant concentration. Molecular vibrations and the formation of Ti-O-Ti bonds were revealed through FTIR spectra. PL spectroscopy recorded the trapping efficiency and migration of charge carriers, which exhibited electron-hole recombination behavior. Doped nanostructures showed enhanced bactericidal performance and synergism against S. aureus and E. coli. In summary, Cu-doped TiO2 nanostructures were observed to impede bacteria effectively, which is deemed beneficial in overcoming ailments caused by pathogens such as microbial etiologies. Furthermore, molecular docking analysis was conducted to study the interaction of Cu-doped TiO2 nanoparticles with multiple proteins namely β-lactamase (binding score: -4.91 kcal mol-1), ddlB (binding score: -5.67 kcal mol-1) and FabI (binding score: -6.13 kcal mol-1) as possible targets with active site residues. Dye degradation/reduction of control and Cu-doped samples were studied through absorption spectroscopy. The obtained outcomes of the performed experiment indicated that the photocatalytic activity of Cu-TiO2 enhanced with increasing dopant concentration, which is thought to be due to a decreased rate of electron-hole pair recombination. Consequently, it is suggested that Cu-TiO2 can be exploited as an effective candidate for antibacterial and dye degradation applications.
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- M Ikram
- Solar Cell Applications Research Lab, Department of Physics, Government College University Lahore Punjab 54000 Pakistan +923005406667
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- Department of Physics, Riphah Institute of Computing and Applied Sciences (RICAS), Riphah International University 14 Ali Road Lahore Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Riphah Institute of Computing and Applied Sciences (RICAS), Riphah International University 14 Ali Road Lahore Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore 54000 Punjab Pakistan
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- Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences Tianjin 300308 China
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- Center for Engineering Research, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Dhahran 31261 Saudi Arabia
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- Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences Tianjin 300308 China
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- College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab Lahore 54000 Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Riphah Institute of Computing and Applied Sciences (RICAS), Riphah International University 14 Ali Road Lahore Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Riphah Institute of Computing and Applied Sciences (RICAS), Riphah International University 14 Ali Road Lahore Pakistan
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Raza A, Qumar U, Hassan J, Ikram M, Ul-Hamid A, Haider J, Imran M, Ali S. A comparative study of dirac 2D materials, TMDCs and 2D insulators with regard to their structures and photocatalytic/sonophotocatalytic behavior. Appl Nanosci 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s13204-020-01475-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Molloy OE, Malara A, Hassan J, Lynch M, Clowry J, Hedman K, De Gascun CF, Kirby B. The prevalence of Human polyomavirus 2 (HPyV2) antibody positivity in psoriasis patients. J Clin Virol 2020; 127:104368. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcv.2020.104368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Revised: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Gkoura L, Diamantopoulos G, Fardis M, Homouz D, Alhassan S, Beazi-Katsioti M, Karagianni M, Anastasiou A, Romanos G, Hassan J, Papavassiliou G. The peculiar size and temperature dependence of water diffusion in carbon nanotubes studied with 2D NMR diffusion-relaxation D - T 2eff spectroscopy. Biomicrofluidics 2020; 14:034114. [PMID: 32595817 PMCID: PMC7305942 DOI: 10.1063/5.0005398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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It is well known that water inside hydrophobic nano-channels diffuses faster than bulk water. Recent theoretical studies have shown that this enhancement depends on the size of the hydrophobic nanochannels. However, experimental evidence of this dependence is lacking. Here, by combining two-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance diffusion-relaxation ( D - T 2 e f f ) spectroscopy in the stray field of a superconducting magnet and molecular dynamics simulations, we analyze the size dependence of water dynamics inside Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) of different diameters ( 1.1 - 6.0 nm), in the temperature range of 265 - 305 K. Depending on the CNT diameter, the nanotube water is shown to resolve in two or more tubular components acquiring different self-diffusion coefficients. Most notably, a favorable CNT diameter range ( 3.0 - 4.5 nm) is experimentally verified for the first time, in which water molecule dynamics at the center of the CNTs exhibits distinctly non-Arrhenius behavior, characterized by ultrafast diffusion and extraordinary fragility, a result of significant importance in the efforts to understand water behavior in hydrophobic nanochannels.
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- L. Gkoura
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR Demokritos, 15310 Aghia Paraskevi, Attiki, Greece
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR Demokritos, 15310 Aghia Paraskevi, Attiki, Greece
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, 127788 Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 15780 Zografou, Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR Demokritos, 15310 Aghia Paraskevi, Attiki, Greece
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR Demokritos, 15310 Aghia Paraskevi, Attiki, Greece
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR Demokritos, 15310 Aghia Paraskevi, Attiki, Greece
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- Department of Physics, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, 127788 Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR Demokritos, 15310 Aghia Paraskevi, Attiki, Greece
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Ikram M, Jahan I, Haider A, Hassan J, Ul-Hamid A, Imran M, Haider J, Shahzadi A, Shahbaz A, Ali S. Bactericidal behavior of chemically exfoliated boron nitride nanosheets doped with zirconium. Appl Nanosci 2020; 10:2339-2349. [PMID: 32341906 PMCID: PMC7183257 DOI: 10.1007/s13204-020-01412-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2020] [Accepted: 04/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In this work, boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS) were produced through chemical exfoliation of bulk boron nitride (BN). Furthermore, hydrothermal technique was used to incorporate various concentrations (2.5, 5, 7.5, and 10 wt%) of zirconium (Zr) as a dopant. The prepared undoped and doped BN samples were evaluated for its antimicrobial activity against E. coli and S. aureus. Structural analysis was undertaken using x-ray diffraction which identified the presence of hexagonal BN. FTIR and Raman spectroscopy were utilized to outline IR fingerprint and electronic properties of the synthesized material. Morphological information was obtained through micrographs extracted using field emission scanning electron spectroscope (FESEM) and high resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM), while d-spacing was also calculated through HRTEM analysis. Optical properties and emission spectra were examined by applying UV–vis and photoluminescence spectroscope (PL); whereas, band gap analysis was carried out via Tauc plot. Zr-doped BN nanosheets at increasing concentrations (0.5, 1.0 mg/50 μl) revealed enhanced antibacterial activity against E. coli compared to S. aureus (p < 0.05).
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- M Ikram
- 1Solar Cell Applications Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, Government College University Lahore, Punjab, 54000 Pakistan
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- 1Solar Cell Applications Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, Government College University Lahore, Punjab, 54000 Pakistan.,2Department of Physics, Riphah Institute of Computing and Applied Sciences (RICAS), Riphah International University, 14 Ali Road, Lahore, Pakistan
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- 3Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, LahorePunjab, 54000 Pakistan
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- 2Department of Physics, Riphah Institute of Computing and Applied Sciences (RICAS), Riphah International University, 14 Ali Road, Lahore, Pakistan
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- 4Centre for Engineering Research, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261 Saudi Arabia
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- 5State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing Engineering Centre for Hierarchical Catalysts, Beijing, 100029 China
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- 6Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin, 300308 China
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- 7University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 54000 Pakistan
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- 8Department of Physics, Government College University Lahore, Punjab, 54000 Pakistan
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- 2Department of Physics, Riphah Institute of Computing and Applied Sciences (RICAS), Riphah International University, 14 Ali Road, Lahore, Pakistan
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Hassan J, Ikram M, Ul-Hamid A, Imran M, Aqeel M, Ali S. Application of Chemically Exfoliated Boron Nitride Nanosheets Doped with Co to Remove Organic Pollutants Rapidly from Textile Water. Nanoscale Res Lett 2020; 15:75. [PMID: 32266606 PMCID: PMC7138897 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-020-03315-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Two-dimensional layered materials doped with transition metals exhibit enhanced magnetization and improved catalytic stability during water treatment leading to potential environmental applications across several industrial sectors. In the present study, cobalt (Co)-doped boron nitride nanosheets (BN-NS) were explored for such an application. Chemical exfoliation process was used to exfoliate BN-NS and the hydrothermal route was adopted to incorporate Co dopant in various concentrations (e.g., 2.5, 5, 7.5, and 10 wt%). X-ray diffraction (XRD) study indicated that crystallinity improved upon doping with the formation of a hexagonal phase of the synthesized material. Selected area electron diffraction (SAED) confirmed enhanced crystallinity, which corroborates XRD results. Interlayer spacing was evaluated through a high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HR-TEM) equipped with Gatan digital micrograph software. Compositional and functional group analysis was undertaken with energy dispersive X-ray (EDS) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, respectively. Field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) and HR-TEM were utilized to probe surface morphologies of prepared samples. Bonding modes in the sample were identified through Raman analysis. Optical properties were examined using UV-vis spectroscopy. Photoluminescence spectra were acquired to estimate the separation and recombination of excitons. Magnetic properties were studied by means of hysteresis loop acquired using VSM measurements. Methylene blue dye was degraded with as-prepared host and doped nanosheets used as catalysts and investigated through absorption spectra ranging from 250 to 800 nm. The experimental results of this study indicate that Co-doped BN-NS showed enhanced magnetic properties and can be used to degrade dyes present as an effluent in industrial wastewater.
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- J. Hassan
- Solar Cell Applications Research Lab, Department of Physics, Government College University Lahore, Lahore, Punjab 54000 Pakistan
- Department of Physics, Riphah Institute of Computing and Applied Sciences (RICAS), Riphah International University, 14 Ali Road, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Solar Cell Applications Research Lab, Department of Physics, Government College University Lahore, Lahore, Punjab 54000 Pakistan
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- Center for Engineering Research, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261 Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing Engineering Center for Hierarchical Catalysts, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029 China
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- Solar Cell Applications Research Lab, Department of Physics, Government College University Lahore, Lahore, Punjab 54000 Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Riphah Institute of Computing and Applied Sciences (RICAS), Riphah International University, 14 Ali Road, Lahore, Pakistan
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Ikram M, Hassan J, Raza A, Haider A, Naz S, Ul-Hamid A, Haider J, Shahzadi I, Qamar U, Ali S. Photocatalytic and bactericidal properties and molecular docking analysis of TiO2 nanoparticles conjugated with Zr for environmental remediation. RSC Adv 2020; 10:30007-30024. [PMID: 35518250 PMCID: PMC9056309 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra05862a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Despite implementing several methodologies including a combination of physical, chemical and biological techniques, aquatic and microbial pollution remains a challenge to this day. Recently, nanomaterials have attracted considerable attention due to their extraordinary prospective for utilization toward environmental remediation. Among several probable candidates, TiO2 stands out due to its potential for use in multifaceted applications. One way to improve the catalytic and antimicrobial potential of TiO2 is to dope it with certain elements. In this study, Zr-doped TiO2 was synthesized through a sol–gel chemical method using various dopant concentrations (2, 4, 6, and 8 wt%). Surface morphological, microstructural and elemental analysis was carried out using FESEM and HR-TEM along with EDS to confirm the formation of Zr–TiO2. XRD spectra showed a linear shift of the (101) anatase peak to lower diffraction angles (from 25.4° to 25.08°) with increasing Zr4+ concentration. Functional groups were examined via FTIR, an ample absorption band appearing between 400 and 700 cm−1 in the acquired spectrum was attributed to the vibration modes of the Ti–O–Ti linkage present within TiO2 nanoparticles, which denotes the formation of TiO2. Experimental results indicated that with increasing dopant concentrations, photocatalytic potential was enhanced significantly. In this respect, TiO2 doped with 8 wt% Zr (sample 0.08 : 1) exhibited outstanding performance by realizing 98% elimination of synthetic MB in 100 minutes. This is thought to be due to a decreased rate of electron–hole pair recombination that transpires upon doping. Therefore, it is proposed that Zr-doped TiO2 can be used as an effective photocatalyst material for various environmental and wastewater treatment applications. The good docking scores and binding confirmation of Zr-doped TiO2 suggested doped nanoparticles as a potential inhibitor against selected targets of both E. coli and S. aureus. Hence, enzyme inhibition studies of Zr-doped TiO2 NPs are suggested for further confirmation of these in silico predictions. Despite implementing several methodologies including a combination of physical, chemical and biological techniques, aquatic and microbial pollution remains a challenge to this day.![]()
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- M. Ikram
- Solar Cell Applications Research Lab
- Department of Physics
- Government College University Lahore
- Pakistan
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- Department of Physics
- Riphah Institute of Computing and Applied Sciences (RICAS)
- Riphah International University
- Lahore
- Pakistan
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- Department of Physics
- Riphah Institute of Computing and Applied Sciences (RICAS)
- Riphah International University
- Lahore
- Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery
- University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
- Lahore 54000
- Pakistan
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- Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Tianjin 300308
- China
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- Center for Engineering Research
- Research Institute
- King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
- Dhahran
- Saudi Arabia
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- Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Tianjin 300308
- China
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- College of Pharmacy
- University of the Punjab
- Lahore
- Pakistan
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- Department of Physics
- Riphah Institute of Computing and Applied Sciences (RICAS)
- Riphah International University
- Lahore
- Pakistan
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- Department of Physics
- Riphah Institute of Computing and Applied Sciences (RICAS)
- Riphah International University
- Lahore
- Pakistan
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Ouweneel AB, Hoekstra M, van der Wel EJ, Schaftenaar FH, Snip OS, Hassan J, Korporaal SJ, Van Eck M. Hypercholesterolemia impairs megakaryopoiesis and platelet production in scavenger receptor BI knockout mice. Atherosclerosis 2019; 282:176-182. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2018.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2018] [Revised: 09/11/2018] [Accepted: 09/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Ouweneel A, Heestermans M, Hassan J, Kloosterman M, Gijbels M, Van vlijmen B, Van eck M. Predilection of low protein C-induced spontaneous atherothrombosis for the right coronary sinus in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice. Atherosclerosis 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2018.06.133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Heestermans M, Ouweneel AB, Maracle CX, Hassan J, Kloosterman M, Reitsma PH, Gijbels MJ, van Vlijmen BJ, Van Eck M, Van Eck M. Abstract 378: Predilection of Low Protein C-induced Spontaneous Atherothrombosis for the Right Coronary Sinus in Apolipoprotein E-deficient mice. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2018. [DOI: 10.1161/atvb.38.suppl_1.378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Atherothrombosis is the cause of death of over 14 million people per year worldwide and murine models to replicate this process
in vivo
are mostly lacking. Previously we demonstrated that silencing of anticoagulant protein C using RNA interference (
siProc
) induces spontaneous atherothrombosis in the aortic root of apolipoprotein E-deficient (
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) mice, albeit at a low incidence rate. Here we aim to determine if plaque susceptibility for rupture can be linked to plaque characteristics and/or blood composition, and moreover, we attempt to boost incidence through a transient increase in blood pressure as well as to localize atherothrombosis to an additional predefined vascular site by means of a semi-constrictive collar around the carotid artery. In the current study, si
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-driven spontaneous atherothrombosis in the aortic root of Apoe-/- mice was reproduced and occurred at an incidence of 23% (9 out of 39 mice), while the incidence of collar-induced atherothrombosis in the carotid artery was 2.6% (1 out of 39 mice). Treatment with phenylephrine, to transiently increase blood pressure, did not increase atherothrombosis in the aortic root of the
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mice nor in the carotid arteries with collars. Plaques in the aortic root with an associated thrombus were lower in collagen and macrophage content, and mice with atherothrombosis had significantly more circulating platelets. Plasma protein C, white blood cell counts, total cholesterol, fibrinogen, and serum amyloid A were not different amongst si
Proc
-treated mice with or without thrombosis. Remarkably, our data revealed that thrombus formation preferably occurred on plaques in the right coronary sinus of the aortic root. In conclusion, there is a predilection of low protein C-induced spontaneous atherothrombosis in
Apoe
-/-
mice for the right coronary sinus, a process that is associated with an increase in platelets and plaques lower in collagen and macrophage content.
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- Leiden Academic Cntr for Drug Rsch, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular Rsch Institute Maastricht, Maastricht, Netherlands
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Nemeth G, Hassan J, Modis L, Hassan Z. Long-Term Changes in Backscattered Light Measurements in Keratoconus Corneas Treated with Collagen Cross-Linking. Curr Eye Res 2017; 43:18-26. [PMID: 29111836 DOI: 10.1080/02713683.2017.1377260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Our aim was to compare densitometry data between keratoconus and normal corneas and to assess the long-term changes in corneal backscattered light values after corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS Retrospective analysis was performed on 26 eyes of normal patients (age: 32.71 ± 12.68 years) and 39 eyes of keratoconus patients (28.93 ± 7.59 years) using the Pentacam HR corneal densitometry module before CXL and during the postoperative period, which lasted a mean of 2.53 years (range: 1-4 years). Corneal backscattered light values in grey scale unit (GSU) were recorded for the anterior 120 µm, the center layer, and the posterior 60 µm of the cornea in four concentric, central rings. An additional calculation was performed with converting GSU values to GSU/cubic millimeters (mm3) with surface area calculations and using corneal thickness data. RESULTS Statistically significant differences were observed between normal and keratoconus group densitometry values (in GSU/mm3) in all annuli of the center layer; all, but anterior layer of the 10-12 annuli; all annuli of the total thickness and in all values of the total diameter. In all these cases, the normal cornea showed higher GSU/mm3 values compared to keratoconus corneas (p < 0.05). One month after the CXL treatment, the GSU/mm3 data increased significantly in the anterior, the center, and the posterior zone (p < 0.05), followed by its slow decrease. At the end of the follow-up period, the GSU/mm3 values were significantly higher in all three zones compared to those before the CXL treatment (p < 0.01). CONCLUSION Densitometry measurements can reflect the changes of optical quality of the cornea. These measurements may play a valuable role in assessing keratoconus and optical changes of the corneas after CXL treatment.
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- Gabor Nemeth
- a Department of Ophthalmology , Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County Central Hospital and University Teaching Hospital , Miskolc , Hungary
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- b Orbi-Dent Refractive Surgery and Medical Center , Debrecen , Hungary
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- c Department of Ophthalmology , University of Debrecen , Debrecen , Hungary
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- b Orbi-Dent Refractive Surgery and Medical Center , Debrecen , Hungary
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Hassan J, Murphy G, Reid F, Tuite H, Igoe D, De Gascun C. HIV incidence assays: Evaluation of three HIV Avidity enzyme immunoassays. J Clin Virol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcv.2016.08.094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Chorcora CN, Awan A, Gardiner C, Hassan J. Decreased NK cell expression of CD57 in chronic high viral load carriers of EBV infection in post renal transplant patients. J Clin Virol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcv.2015.07.192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Although the incidence of uterine disorders in pet rabbits is high there are only a few retrospective studies and case reports on genital tract disease in female rabbits. Uterine disorders were assessed in 50 pet rabbits. In 31 pet rabbits with suspected clinical uterine disease, medical records were further reviewed regarding clinical signs, diagnostic workup, treatment as well as the outcome itself. Uterine adenocarcinoma (54%) was most frequently diagnosed, followed by endometrial hyperplasia (26%). Serosanguineous vaginal discharge was the predominant clinical sign observed by the rabbit owners. In approximately 50% of the rabbits with suspected uterine disorders, abdominal palpation revealed enlarged and/or irregular masses in the caudoventral abdomen indicating uterine lesions. Out of 23 rabbits undergoing ovariohysterectomy, four were either euthanized or died shortly after surgery because they were clinically unstable. Overall, 80% of the ovariohysterectomized animals were still alive 6 mo after surgery. In female pet rabbits that are not breeding, either ovariohysterectomy should be performed at an early age or routine checks including ultrasonography of the abdomen are recommended on a regular basis.
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- Frank Künzel
- From the Clinic of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases (F.K., S.S.), Clinic for Diagnostic Imaging (J.H.), Clinic for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Andrology (P.B.), Institute of Pathology and Forensic Medicine (A.F-B.), and Institute of Medical Physics and Biostatistics, Department of Natural Science (A.T.), University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria; Veterinary Practice Eggenberg, Graz, Austria (P.G.)
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Hassan J. Low density miniaturized homogeneous liquid-liquid extraction: a new high throughput sample preparation technique for the determination of polar pesticides in cow milk. J Anal Chem 2014. [DOI: 10.1134/s106193481409007x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Schweda MC, Hassan J, Böhler A, Tichy A, Reiter AM, Künzel F. The role of computed tomography in the assessment of dental disease in 66 guinea pigs. Vet Rec 2014; 175:538. [PMID: 25056148 DOI: 10.1136/vr.101469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Sixty-six guinea pigs with dental disease were presented to the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria, from 2006 to 2010. Almost all patients had a history of eating difficulties (95 per cent) and underwent clinical and oral examination as well as CT of the head. Findings on extra- and intraoral examination were asymmetric elongation (n=28) and symmetric bridging (n=24) of cheek teeth, obliquely worn incisors (n=17), palpable lower jaw swellings (n=13), exophthalmos (n=10) and incisor macrodontia (n=6). Eighty per cent of guinea pigs with exophthalmos showed ipsilateral periapical disease of the maxillary cheek teeth on CT. Ninety-two per cent of patients with palpable lower jaw swellings showed corresponding dental pathologies on CT. Periapical disease of incisors (n=11) and cheek teeth (n=32) were the most common findings on CT. All abnormally large incisors were found on oral examination and CT, but macrodontia of cheek teeth could only be visualised by CT. Deviation of the lower jaw evaluated in awake animals by visual inspection appeared to correlate with cheek teeth abnormalities. Results emphasise the importance of diagnostic imaging, in particular CT, in guinea pigs with dental disease in order to localise lesions and underlying aetiologies.
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- M C Schweda
- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, Small Animal Clinic, Small Animal Surgery, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinaerplatz 1, Vienna 1210, Austria
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- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, Section for Diagnostic Imaging, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, Section for Diagnostic Imaging, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Platform Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Clinical Studies, Section of Surgery, Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service, Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, Small Animal Clinic, Internal Medicine, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Hassan J, Carr M, Connell J, De Gascun C. Letter to the Editor: Smoking and older age associated with mumps in an outbreak in a group of highly-vaccinated individuals attending a youth club party, the Netherlands, 2012. Euro Surveill 2014; 19. [DOI: 10.2807/1560-7917.es2014.19.20.20807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- J Hassan
- National Virus Reference Laboratory, University College Dublin, Ireland
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- National Virus Reference Laboratory, University College Dublin, Ireland
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- National Virus Reference Laboratory, University College Dublin, Ireland
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- National Virus Reference Laboratory, University College Dublin, Ireland
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Fitzpatrick G, Ward M, Ennis O, Johnson H, Cotter S, Carr MJ, O Riordan B, Waters A, Hassan J, Connell J, Hall W, Clarke A, Murphy H, Fitzgerald M. Use of a geographic information system to map cases of measles in real-time during an outbreak in Dublin, Ireland, 2011. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012; 17. [PMID: 23231894 DOI: 10.2807/ese.17.49.20330-en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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In 2011, there was a large measles outbreak in Dublin. Nationally 285 cases were notified to the end of December 2011, and 250 (88%) were located in the Dublin region. After the first case was notified in week 6, numbers gradually increased, with 25 notified in June and a peak of 53 cases in August. Following public health intervention including a measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination campaign, no cases were reported in the Dublin region in December 2011. Most cases (82%) were children aged between 6 months and 14 years, and 46 cases (18%) were under 12 months-old. This is the first outbreak in Dublin to utilise a geographic information system for plotting measles cases on a digital map in real time. This approach, in combination with the analysis of case notifications, assisted the department of public health in demonstrating the extent of the outbreak. The digital mapping documented the evolution of two distinct clusters of 87 (35%) cases. These measles cases were infected with genotype D4-Manchester recently associated with large outbreaks across Europe. The two clusters occurred in socio-economically disadvantaged areas and were attributable to inadequate measles vaccination coverage due in part to the interruption of a school-based MMR2 vaccination programme.
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- G Fitzpatrick
- Department of Public Health, Health Service Executive (HSE) East, Dr Steeven's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
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Islam MS, Khan MSR, Islam MA, Hassan J, Affroze S, Islam MA. ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF INFECTIOUS LARYNGOTRACHEITIS VIRUS IN LAYER CHICKENS. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.3329/bjvm.v8i2.11194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The present research work was conducted for the isolation and characterization of infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) virus in layer chickens from commercial farms of Gazipur District. A total of 25 field samples were collected from suspected layer chickens of five commercial farms and were cultivated into 10-12 days old embryonated chicken eggs through chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) route for isolation of field virus. The field viruses were characterized by physico-chemical properties against pH, heat, ether and chloroform, serological test such as virus neutralization test (VNT) and passive haemagglutination (PHA) test and pathogenicity testing. In the embryonated chicken eggs, virus produced discrete pock lesions as early as 2 days of post inoculation and embryo death was recorded within 4-6 days of inoculation. The viruses could be inactivated by pH 4 within 2 hours. Inactivation of viruses was observed at 600C for 6 minutes, 550C for 15 minutes and 380C for 2 days. Ether-chloroform treatment also inactivated the viruses. Virus neutralization test revealed that all the virus isolates were neutralized by antiserum to ILT vaccine. Passive haemagglutination test showed that the tanned sheep RBC sensitized with the virus isolates were agglutinated in presence of the antiserum to ILT vaccine. The pathogenicity test recorded 100% mortality in experimental chickens. Data of this study suggest that the field isolates might be infectious laryngotracheitis virus.DOI = http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjvm.v8i2.11194 Bangl. J. Vet. Med. (2010). 8 (2) : 123-130
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Hassan J, Reardon E, Peemoeller H. Multi-Lorentzian representation of deuterium spectrum to study water spin magnetization exchange in MCM-41. Solid State Nucl Magn Reson 2012; 45-46:23-29. [PMID: 22647224 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssnmr.2012.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2012] [Revised: 04/11/2012] [Accepted: 04/27/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Water behavior on the pore surface of nano-silica MCM-41, at a hydration level corresponding to one water molecule per OH group, is studied using (2)H NMR spectra in the temperature range 213 to 313 K. In an earlier study [J. Hassan, E. Reardon, H. Peemoeller, Microporous Mesoporous Materials, 122 (2009) 121-127] it was shown that at this hydration level, deuterons of water at single OH sites exhibit a Lorentzian line shape and deuterons of water at hydrogen-bonded OH sites exhibit a powder pattern. Here it is shown that magnetization exchange occurs between these two deuteron spin groups. This exchange cannot be described using the common, two-site exchange model, involving two Lorentzians. We successfully apply a multi-Lorentzian exchange model, prompted by Woessner's work [D. E. Woessner, Mol. Phys. 34, 4, (1977) 899-920] on the effects of motion on the shape of water spin resonance lines exhibiting doublet splitting. For this low hydration sample the rate of magnetization exchange out of the hydration site, where the water deuterons exhibit a Lorentzian line in the (2)H spectra, is 1.3 ms(-1) and the activation energy for the exchange is found to be 3.4±0.1 kcal/mole.
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- J Hassan
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
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Hassan J, Katic N, Klang A, Schwendenwein I, Böhler A, Künzel F. Treatment of nephroblastoma with polycythaemia by nephrectomy in a rabbit. Vet Rec 2012; 170:465. [DOI: 10.1136/vr.100614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- J. Hassan
- Clinic for Diagnostic Imaging; Clinical Department for Small Animals and Horses
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- Clinic of Surgery and Ophthalmology; Clinical Department for Small Animals and Horses
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- Institute of Pathology and Forensic Medicine; Department of Pathobiology; University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna; Veterinärplatz 1 1210 Vienna Austria
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- Institute of Immunology: Laboratory medicine; Clinical Department for Small Animals and Horses
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- Clinic for Diagnostic Imaging; Clinical Department for Small Animals and Horses
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- Clinic of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases; Clinical Department for Small Animals and Horses
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Künzel F, Hittmair KM, Hassan J, Dupré G, Russold E, Guija de Arespachochaga A, Fuchs-Baumgartinger A, Bilek A. Thymomas in Rabbits: Clinical Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2012; 48:97-104. [DOI: 10.5326/jaaha-ms-5683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Thymomas are rarely recorded in rabbits, and the literature includes comparatively few cases. Medical records were reviewed to identify all pet rabbits in which a mediastinal mass was diagnosed between Feb 2007 and Jan 2010. Signalment, history, clinical signs, diagnostic work-up (including laboratory data, diagnostic imaging, and ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration of the mediastinal mass), treatment modalities, survival time, and histologic findings were evaluated. Cytologic and/or histopathologic examinations revealed thymomas in all rabbits with mediastinal masses (n=13). Rabbits with thymomas showed clinical signs of dyspnea (76.9%), exercise intolerance (53.9%), and bilateral exophthalmos (46.2%). In seven rabbits the thymoma was removed surgically. Two rabbits were treated conservatively, and four rabbits were euthanized because of their poor clinical condition. The two rabbits that underwent surgery were euthanized 6 mo and 34 mo later. Mediastinal masses in rabbits appear to be more common than previously believed and consist primarily of thymomas rather than thymic lymphomas. Cytology of samples collected by ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration is an accurate diagnostic tool for the identification of thymomas in rabbits. Due to a high rate of perioperative mortality, intensive perioperative care and the provision of a low-stress environment are recommended for a successful thoracotomy.
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- Frank Künzel
- Clinical Department for Small Animals and Horses (F.K., K.H., J.H., G.D., E.R., A.B) and Department for Pathobiology (A.GdA., A.F-B.), University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Clinical Department for Small Animals and Horses (F.K., K.H., J.H., G.D., E.R., A.B) and Department for Pathobiology (A.GdA., A.F-B.), University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Clinical Department for Small Animals and Horses (F.K., K.H., J.H., G.D., E.R., A.B) and Department for Pathobiology (A.GdA., A.F-B.), University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Clinical Department for Small Animals and Horses (F.K., K.H., J.H., G.D., E.R., A.B) and Department for Pathobiology (A.GdA., A.F-B.), University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Clinical Department for Small Animals and Horses (F.K., K.H., J.H., G.D., E.R., A.B) and Department for Pathobiology (A.GdA., A.F-B.), University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Clinical Department for Small Animals and Horses (F.K., K.H., J.H., G.D., E.R., A.B) and Department for Pathobiology (A.GdA., A.F-B.), University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Clinical Department for Small Animals and Horses (F.K., K.H., J.H., G.D., E.R., A.B) and Department for Pathobiology (A.GdA., A.F-B.), University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Clinical Department for Small Animals and Horses (F.K., K.H., J.H., G.D., E.R., A.B) and Department for Pathobiology (A.GdA., A.F-B.), University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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Hassan J, Moran J, Awan A, O'Connell M, Connell J, Dooley S, Hall W. P.020 Presence of high T cell counts and EBV-lytic antigen specific cells in paediatric renal transplant patients with high EBV viral loads: Predictive markers for risk PTLD. J Clin Virol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1386-6532(08)70083-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Tan PC, Vallikkannu N, Suguna S, Quek KF, Hassan J. Transvaginal sonography of cervical length and Bishop score as predictors of successful induction of term labor: the effect of parity. CLIN EXP OBSTET GYN 2009; 36:35-39. [PMID: 19400416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the predictive value for successful labor induction of transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) of cervical length according to parity. METHOD TVS of the cervix was performed before term labor induction. Induction was considered successful if vaginal delivery was achieved within 24 hours; 231 women were available for final analysis. RESULTS Analysis of the receiver operator characteristics curve showed an optimal cut-off for cervical length of < or = 20 mm for successful induction. Following multivariate logistic regression analysis, a sonographic short cervix (AOR 5.6; p < 0.001) was an independent predictor of successful induction but not a favorable Bishop score (p = 0.47). Among multiparas with a short cervix, positive and negative predictive values for successful induction were 98% (95% CI 90-100%) and 21% (95% CI 13%-32%) and among nulliparas, predictive values were 69% (95% CI 53%-82%) and 77% (95% CI 64%-87%) respectively. CONCLUSION In nulliparas, cervical length can usefully predict labor induction outcome.
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- P C Tan
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Carr M, Conway A, Waters A, Hassan J, Hall W, Connell J. O.4.5 Molecular epidemiology of measles virus in Ireland 2002–2007. J Clin Virol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1386-6532(08)70041-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Hassan J, Net JJVD, van Royen-Kerkhof A. Treatment of refractory juvenile dermatomyositis with tacrolimus. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2008. [PMCID: PMC3334020 DOI: 10.1186/1546-0096-6-s1-p215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The 6-minute walk test (6MWT) is a frequently used indicator of functional exercise capacity. The goals of this study were to compare the 6-minute walk performance of three paediatric patient groups with that of healthy peers, to assess differences between published reference values and to investigate which anthropometric characteristics best predict 6-minute walk performance. METHODS 47 children with haemophilia (mean (SD) age 12.5 (2.9) years), 44 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) (mean age 9.3 (2.2) years) and 22 with spina bifida (SB) (mean age 10.3 (3.1) years) were included. Subjects performed a 6MWT, and the distance walked (6MWD) was compared with published reference values. RESULTS The haemophilia, JIA and SB patients achieved 90%-92%, 72%-75% and 60%-62% of predicted walking distances, respectively. There were significant associations between 6MWD and age, height and weight in the haemophilia group and 6MWD and height in the JIA group. None of the anthropometric variables was significantly related to 6MWD in the SB group. All anthropometric variables were strongly correlated with walking distance-body weight product (6Mwork) in all groups. Height explained 24% (haemophilia) and 11% (JIA) of the variance in 6MWD and 84% (haemophilia), 78% (JIA) and 73% (SB) of the variance in 6Mwork. CONCLUSIONS Walking distances of children with haemophilia, JIA and SB are significantly reduced compared with healthy references. Walking distance-body weight product seems to be a better outcome measure of the 6MWT compared with distance walked alone. Height is the best predictor of 6MWD and 6Mwork.
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- J Hassan
- Child Development & Exercise Centre, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Room KB 02.056.0, PO Box 85090, 3508 AB Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Tan PC, Suguna S, Vallikkannu N, Hassan J. Predictors of newborn admission after labour induction at term: Bishop score, pre-induction ultrasonography and clinical risk factors. Singapore Med J 2008; 49:193-198. [PMID: 18362999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Following labour induction at term, 12 percent of neonates can expected to be admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. We aimed to evaluate the Bishop score, pre-induction ultrasonography (US) assessment of amniotic fluid, foetal weight and cervical length, and pre-induction and intrapartum risk factors as predictors of neonatal admission. METHODS 152 women at term, scheduled for labour induction, consented to participate in this prospective study. Transabdominal US was performed to obtain foetal biometry and amniotic fluid index, followed by transvaginal US to measure cervical length. US findings were concealed. The Bishop score was obtained at initiation of labour induction. Pre-induction and intrapartum risk factors were also considered in the multivariate logistic regression analysis. All study women received standard care. RESULTS On univariate analysis, factors associated with neonatal admission were: gestational age at less than or equal to 40 weeks, labour induction for diabetes mellitus, Bishop score of less than 5 at initiation of labour induction, estimated foetal weight of less than 2.5 kg by US, induction to delivery interval of more than 24 hours, caesarean delivery and umbilical cord blood pH of less than 7.1. Cervical length of greater than 20 mm on transvaginal US (p-value is 0.10) was not significant. After multivariate logistic regression analysis, controlling for the significant variables, only the unfavourable Bishop score (adjusted OR 4.2; 95% CI 1.2-13.8; p-value is 0.02) and caesarean delivery (adjusted OR 3.9; 95% CI 1.1-13.7; p-value is 0.035) were independent predictors of neonatal admission. CONCLUSION The identification of an unfavourable Bishop score as an independent predictor of neonatal admission is useful in the counselling of women who are considering labour induction.
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- P C Tan
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia.
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Künzel F, Gruber A, Tichy A, Edelhofer R, Nell B, Hassan J, Leschnik M, Thalhammer JG, Joachim A. Clinical symptoms and diagnosis of encephalitozoonosis in pet rabbits. Vet Parasitol 2007; 151:115-24. [PMID: 18164135 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2007.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2007] [Revised: 09/07/2007] [Accepted: 11/08/2007] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Infections with Encephalitozoon cuniculi in rabbits are observed at increasing frequency and are known as opportunistic infections in immunocompromised humans. 191 pet rabbits with suspected encephalitozoonosis, presented at the Animal Hospital of the Veterinary University of Vienna (Austria), were included in this study. Rabbits were serologically examined for antibodies against E. cuniculi (144 positive out of 184 rabbits with suspected encephalitozoonosis compared to 14 positive out of 40 clinically healthy rabbits tested as part of a standard health check) and Toxoplasma gondii (8 positive out of 157). Of the 144 seropositive rabbits with clinical signs, 75% showed neurological symptoms, 14.6% demonstrated phacoclastic uveitis and 3.5% suffered from renal failure. 6.9% of the animals had combined symptoms. Vestibular disease dominated within the rabbits that showed neurological symptoms. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) could not detect parasite DNA in urine or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), but did so in 4 out of 5 samples of liquefied lens material in cases with phacoclastic uveitis due to lens capsule rupture. Additionally further diagnostic procedures, such as inspection of the external ear canal (N=69), radiography of the tympanic bullae (N=65) were performed to rule out differential diagnosis. 54.2% of the patients exhibiting neurological symptoms recovered within a few days, while 87.5% of the rabbits suffering from renal failure died or had to be euthanized.
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- Frank Künzel
- Clinic of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Clinical Department of Small Animals and Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria.
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Zeugswetter F, Weissenböck H, Shibly S, Hassan J, Spergser J. Lethal bronchopneumonia caused by Mycoplasma cynos
in a litter of golden retriever puppies. Vet Rec 2007; 161:626-7. [DOI: 10.1136/vr.161.18.626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- F. Zeugswetter
- Clinic for Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases; Clinical Department of Small Animals and Horses; University of Veterinary Medicine; Vienna Austria
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- Institute of Pathology and Forensic Veterinary Medicine; University of Veterinary Medicine; Vienna Austria
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- Institute of Pathology and Forensic Veterinary Medicine; University of Veterinary Medicine; Vienna Austria
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- Radiology Clinic; Clinical Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Infectious Diseases and Laboratory Medicine; University of Veterinary Medicine; Vienna Austria
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- Institute of Bacteriology, Mycology and Hygiene; University of Veterinary Medicine; Vienna Austria
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the leading cause of congenital viral infection, with an incidence of 0.5-3% of live births worldwide. Clinical evidence has shown hearing and vision loss, mental retardation and sometimes death in affected newborns. Primary maternal CMV infection during gestation poses a 40% risk of intrauterine transmission in contrast to recurrent infection. European laboratories have made significant progress in the last decade in solving diagnostic problems linked to infection in pregnancy. With the advances in CMV serology, such as detection of anti-CMV IgM by enzyme immunoassays (EIA), confirmed by Western blot, together with seroconversion and anti-CMV IgG avidity evaluation in pregnant mothers, can help to identify recent infection. Preventative measures such as screening for CMV in the routine serological work-up of pregnant women have been introduced in countries such as Spain and Italy. The development of specific T cell-mediated immune responses in mothers, fetus and neonates is now emerging with regard to antigen-specific CD4 and CD8 T cells, differentiation status, proliferative and cytokine responses. A protective vaccine against CMV is a major public health priority and the study of vaccines in animal model systems has identified potential strategies for interrupting transmission and preventing disease in newborns. Congenital CMV infection has a variable outcome and therefore novel diagnostic methods are required to identify those at risk and therapeutic interventions are needed to improve the long-term prognosis of those infected. CMV was first isolated in 1957. We are now 50 years on, so procrastination is not an option.
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- J Hassan
- National Virus Reference Laboratory and Centre for Research into Infectious Disease, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
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- F Zeugswetter
- Clinic for Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Department of Small Animals and Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinärplatz 1, A-1210 Vienna, Austria
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common cause of congenital infection worldwide and occurs as a result of transplacental transmission of the virus. The human neonate is highly susceptible to infection due to a combination of immaturity of the immune system and antigenic inexperience. This study uses the in vivo model of congenital CMV to examine both the humoral and cell-mediated immune responses in vertically infected neonates and their mothers. Ten pairs of matched neonates and their mothers were evaluated for specific IgM responses to three immunodominant CMV antigens: pp38 (pUL80a), pp52 (pUL44) and pp150 (pUL32). In contrast to conventional enzyme immunoassay (EIA) testing for CMV-specific IgM, which found five of the mothers and four of the neonates to be positive, Western immunoblotting showed all 10 adults and nine newborns to be positive. Eight mothers and nine newborns had serological evidence of primary infection. All neonates showed a response to pp38, an assembly protein, nine responded to the pp52 immediate early antigen but only four had reactivity to the pp150 tegument associated protein. Of the mothers, eight had pp38 reactivity, 10 showed a response to the pp52 antigen and seven to the pp150 antigen. T cell-mediated immunity was assessed by measuring cytokines using a multiplex microarray assay. Levels of interferon (IFN)-gamma were high in both groups [mean +/- standard error of the mean (s.e.m.): neonates = 657 +/- 238 pg/ml, mothers = 1072 +/- 677 pg/ml, pNS]; however, neonates had significantly higher levels of interleukin (IL)-8 (316 +/- 136 pg/ml versus 48 +/- 28 pg/ml, P < 0.005). Similar levels of IL-2, IL-7, IL-10 and IL-12 were measured in both groups, but levels of IL-1alpha, IL-1beta, IL-4, IL-6 and tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha were either absent or low. In response to CMV, neonates and adults mount a predominant T helper 1 (Th1) response, as evidenced by the presence of IL-2, IL-8, IL-12 and IFN-gamma with concomitant lack of IL-4. These findings suggest that the neonate, when presented with infection in utero, is capable of mounting an individual response; however, the lower IFN-gamma and higher IL-8 levels suggest reduced immune responsiveness when compared to their adult counterparts.
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- J Hassan
- National Virus Reference Laboratory and Centre for Research into Infectious Diseases, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
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Tan PC, Vallikkannu N, Suguna S, Quek KF, Hassan J. Transvaginal sonographic measurement of cervical length vs. Bishop score in labor induction at term: tolerability and prediction of Cesarean delivery. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2007; 29:568-73. [PMID: 17444553 DOI: 10.1002/uog.4018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To compare transvaginal sonography for cervical length measurement and digital examination for Bishop score assessment in women undergoing labor induction at term, to assess their tolerability (in terms of pain) and ability to predict need for Cesarean delivery. METHODS A prospective study was performed on 249 women admitted for labor induction. Cervical length was measured using transvaginal ultrasound examination. A 10-point visual analog scale (VAS) for procedure-related pain was obtained. Bishop score was determined just before labor induction and another pain score was obtained. Delivery outcome was recorded. Analyses were by t-test, Fisher's exact test, receiver-operating characteristics (ROC) curves and multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS Transvaginal sonography was significantly less painful than digital examination for Bishop score assessment (mean difference in VAS score 3.46; P<0.001). Analyses of the ROC curves for cervical length and Bishop score indicated that both were predictors of Cesarean delivery (area under the curve 0.611 vs. 0.607; P=0.012 vs. P=0.015, respectively) with optimal cut-offs for predicting Cesarean delivery of >20 mm for cervical length and Bishop score<or=5. Cervical length had superior sensitivity (80% vs. 64%) and marginally better positive (30% vs. 27%) and negative (89% vs. 83%) predictive values. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that only nulliparity (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 4.1; 95% CI, 2.1-8.1; P<0.001) and transvaginal sonographic cervical length>20 mm (AOR 3.4; 95% CI, 1.4-8.1; P=0.006) were independent predictors of Cesarean delivery. CONCLUSIONS Transvaginal sonography for cervical length measurement is better tolerated than digital examination for Bishop score assessment. Both cervical length and Bishop score are useful predictors of the need for Cesarean delivery following labor induction. A cervical length>20 mm at labor induction at term is an independent predictor of Cesarean delivery.
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- P C Tan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, and Likas Hospital, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
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Mustafa AM, Malintan NT, Seelan S, Zhan Z, Mohamed Z, Hassan J, Pendek R, Hussain R, Ito N. Phytoestrogens levels determination in the cord blood from Malaysia rural and urban populations. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2007; 222:25-32. [PMID: 17490695 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2007.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2006] [Revised: 02/22/2007] [Accepted: 03/06/2007] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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This study is a result of an analysis of free and conjugated phytoestrogens daidzein, genistein, daidzin, genistin and coumesterol in human cord blood plasma using LCMS. Cord blood was collected from urban and rural populations of Malaysia (n=300) to establish a simple preliminary database on the levels of the analyzed compounds in the collected samples. The study also aimed to look at the levels of phytoestrogens in babies during birth as this may have a profound effect on the developmental process. The sample clean up was carried out by solid-phase extraction using C18 column and passed through DEAE sephadex gel before analysis by LCMS. The mean concentrations of total phytoestrogens were daidzein (1.4+/-2.9 ng/ml), genistein (3.7+/-2.8 ng/ml), daidzin (3.5+/-3.1 ng/ml), genistin (19.5+/-4.2 ng/ml) and coumesterol (3.3+/-3.3 ng/ml). Distribution of phytoestrogen was found to be higher in samples collected from rural areas compared to that of urban areas.
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- A M Mustafa
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Reid F, Connell J, Hassan J. Diagnosis and molecular epidemiology of recent mumps infection in Ireland using oral fluid samples. J Clin Virol 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s1386-6532(06)80803-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Hassan J, Dooley S, Hall W. Immunological response to cytomegalovirus in congenitally infected neonates. J Clin Virol 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s1386-6532(06)80746-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Conway A, Hassan J, Connell J. Imported West Nile Virus infection in Ireland. J Clin Virol 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s1386-6532(06)80889-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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