T2-FLAIR mismatch sign and machine learning-based multiparametric MRI radiomics in predicting IDH mutant 1p/19q non-co-deleted diffuse lower-grade gliomas

AIM

To investigate the application of the T2-weighted (T2)-fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) mismatch sign and machine learning-based multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) radiomics in predicting 1p/19q non-co-deletion of lower-grade gliomas (LGGs).

MATERIALS AND METHODS

One hundred and forty-six patients, who had pathologically confirmed isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) mutant LGGs were assigned randomly to the training cohort (n=102) and the testing cohort (n=44) at a ratio of 7:3. The T2-FLAIR mismatch sign and conventional MRI features were evaluated. Radiomics features extracted from T1-weighted imaging (T1WI), T2-weighted imaging (T2WI), FLAIR, apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC), and contrast-enhanced T1WI images (CE-T1WI). The models that displayed the best performance of each sequence were selected, and their predicted values as well as the T2-FLAIR mismatch sign data were collected to establish a final stacking model. Receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analyses and area under the curve (AUC) values were applied to evaluate and compare the performance of the models.

RESULTS

The T2-FLAIR mismatch sign was more common in the IDH mutant 1p/19q non-co-deleted group (p<0.05) and the area under the curve (AUC) value was 0.692 with sensitivity 0.397, specificity 0.987, and accuracy 0.712, respectively. The stacking model showed a favourable performance with an AUC of 0.925 and accuracy of 0.882 in the training cohort and an AUC of 0.886 and accuracy of 0.864 in the testing cohort.

CONCLUSION

The stacking model based on multiparametric MRI can serve as a supplementary tool for pathological diagnosis, offering valuable guidance for clinical practice.

Optimized 3D brachial plexus MR neurography using deep learning reconstruction

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate whether 'fast,' unilateral, brachial plexus, 3D magnetic resonance neurography (MRN) acquisitions with deep learning reconstruction (DLR) provide similar image quality to longer, 'standard' scans without DLR.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

An IRB-approved prospective cohort of 30 subjects (13F; mean age = 50.3 ± 17.8y) underwent clinical brachial plexus 3.0 T MRN with 3D oblique-coronal STIR-T2-weighted-FSE. 'Standard' and 'fast' scans (time reduction = 23-48%, mean = 33%) were reconstructed without and with DLR. Evaluation of signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and edge sharpness was performed for 4 image stacks: 'standard non-DLR,' 'standard DLR,' 'fast non-DLR,' and 'fast DLR.' Three raters qualitatively evaluated 'standard non-DLR' and 'fast DLR' for i) bulk motion (4-point scale), ii) nerve conspicuity of proximal and distal suprascapular and axillary nerves (5-point scale), and iii) nerve signal intensity, size, architecture, and presence of a mass (binary). ANOVA or Wilcoxon signed rank test compared differences. Gwet's agreement coefficient (AC2) assessed inter-rater agreement.

RESULTS

Quantitative SNR and edge sharpness were superior for DLR versus non-DLR (SNR by + 4.57 to + 6.56 [p < 0.001] for 'standard' and + 4.26 to + 4.37 [p < 0.001] for 'fast;' sharpness by + 0.23 to + 0.52/pixel for 'standard' [p < 0.018] and + 0.21 to + 0.25/pixel for 'fast' [p < 0.003]) and similar between 'standard non-DLR' and 'fast DLR' (SNR: p = 0.436-1, sharpness: p = 0.067-1). Qualitatively, 'standard non-DLR' and 'fast DLR' had similar motion artifact, as well as nerve conspicuity, signal intensity, size and morphology, with high inter-rater agreement (AC2: 'standard' = 0.70-0.98, 'fast DLR' = 0.69-0.97).

CONCLUSION

DLR applied to faster, 3D MRN acquisitions provides similar image quality to standard scans. A faster, DL-enabled protocol may replace currently optimized non-DL protocols.

New radiofrequency ablation procedure for selective reduction in complicated monochorionic twin or triplet pregnancy using multistep, incremental expansion technique

OBJECTIVE

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is the preferred approach for selective reduction in complex monochorionic (MC) multiple pregnancies owing to the ease of operation and minimal invasiveness. To optimize the RFA technique and reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy outcome resulting from the heat-sink effect of RFA therapy, we used an innovative RFA method, in which an electrode needle was expanded incrementally and stepwise. This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety profile of this novel multistep incremental expansion RFA method for selective fetal reduction in MC twin and triplet pregnancies.

METHODS

This was a single-center retrospective cohort study of all MC multiple pregnancies undergoing RFA between March 2016 and October 2022 at our center. The multistep RFA technique involved the use of an expandable needle, which was gradually expanded during the RFA procedure until cessation of umbilical cord blood flow was achieved. The needle used for the single-step RFA method was fully extended from the start of treatment.

RESULTS

In total, 132 MC multiple pregnancies underwent selective reduction using RFA, including 50 cases undergoing multistep RFA and 82 cases undergoing single-step RFA. The overall survival rates were not significantly different between the multistep and single-step RFA groups (81.1% vs 72.3%; P = 0.234). Similarly, the rates of preterm prelabor rupture of the membranes within 2 weeks after RFA, procedure-related complications, spontaneous preterm delivery and pathological findings on cranial ultrasound, as well as gestational age at delivery and birth weight, did not differ between the two groups. However, there was a trend towards a prolonged procedure-to-delivery interval following multistep RFA compared with single-step RFA (median, 109 vs 99 days; P = 0.377). Moreover, the fetal loss rate within 2 weeks after RFA in the multistep RFA group was significantly lower than that in the single-step RFA group (10.0% vs 24.4%; P = 0.041). The median ablation time was shorter (5.3 vs 7.8 min; P < 0.001) and the median ablation energy was lower (10.2 vs 18.0 kJ; P < 0.001) in multistep compared with single-step RFA. There were no significant differences in neonatal outcomes following multistep vs single-step RFA.

CONCLUSIONS

Overall survival rates were similar between the two RFA methods. However, the multistep RFA technique was associated with a lower risk of fetal loss within 2 weeks after RFA. The multistep RFA technique required significantly less ablation energy and a shorter ablation time compared with single-step RFA in selective fetal reduction of MC twin and triplet pregnancies. Additionally, there was a trend towards a prolonged procedure-to-delivery interval with the multistep RFA technique. © 2023 The Authors. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The incidence of surgical site infections in China

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a common type of healthcare-associated infection. We performed a literature review to demonstrate the incidence of SSIs in mainland China based on studies since 2010. We included 231 eligible studies with ≥30 postoperative patients, comprising 14 providing overall SSI data regardless of surgical sites and 217 reporting SSIs for a specific site. We found that the overall SSI incidence was 2.91% (median; interquartile range: 1.05%, 4.57%) or 3.18% (pooled; 95% confidence interval: 1.85%, 4.51%) and the SSI incidence varied remarkably according to the surgical site between the lowest (median, 1.00%; pooled, 1.69%) in thyroid surgeries and the highest (median, 14.89%; pooled, 12.54%) in colorectal procedures. We uncovered that Enterobacterales and staphylococci were the most common types of micro-organisms associated with SSIs after various abdominal surgeries and cardiac or neurological procedures, respectively. We identified two, nine, and five studies addressing the impact of SSIs on mortality, the length of stay (LOS) in hospital, and additional healthcare-related economic burden, respectively, all of which demonstrated increased mortality, prolonged LOS, and elevated medical costs associated with SSIs among affected patients. Our findings illustrate that SSIs remain a relatively common, serious threat to patient safety in China, requiring more action. To tackle SSIs, we propose to establish a nationwide network for SSI surveillance using unified criteria with the aid of informatic techniques and to tailor and implement countermeasures based on local data and observation. We highlight that the impact of SSIs in China warrants further study.

Effect of SIRT1 gene single-nucleotide polymorphisms on susceptibility to type 1 diabetes in a Han Chinese population

AIMS

SIRT1 deficiency has been associated with diabetes, and a variant of the SIRT1 gene has been found to be involved in human autoimmune diabetes; however, it is unclear whether this genetic variation exists in Han Chinese with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and whether it contributes to development of T1D. Therefore, we aimed to explore the association of the SIRT1 gene single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) rs10997866 and rs3818292 in a Han Chinese population with T1D.

METHODS

This study recruited 2653 unrelated Han Chinese individuals, of whom 1289 had T1D and 1364 were healthy controls. Allelic and genotypic distributions of SIRT1 polymorphisms (rs10997866 and rs3818292) were determined by MassARRAY. Basic characteristics, genotype and allele frequencies of selected SNPs were compared between the T1D patients and healthy controls. Further genotype-phenotype association analysis of the SNPs was performed on the T1D patients divided into three groups according to genotype. Statistical analyses included the chi-square test, Mann‒Whitney U test, Kruskal‒Wallis H test and logistic regression.

RESULTS

The allelic (G vs. A) and genotypic (GA vs. AA) distributions of SIRT1 rs10997866 were significantly different in T1D patients and healthy controls (P = 0.039, P = 0.027), and rs10997866 was associated with T1D susceptibility under dominant, overdominant and additive models (P = 0.026, P = 0.030 and P = 0.027, respectively). Moreover, genotype-phenotype association analysis showed the GG genotype of rs10997866 and the GG genotype of rs3818292 to be associated with higher titers of IA-2A (P = 0.013 and P = 0.038, respectively).

CONCLUSION

SIRT1 rs10997866 is significantly associated with T1D susceptibility, with the minor allele G conferring a higher risk of T1D. Moreover, SIRT1 gene rs10997866 and rs3818292 correlate with the titer of IA-2A in Han Chinese individuals with T1D.

Drought priming-induced stress memory improves subsequent drought or heat tolerance via activation of γ-aminobutyric acid-regulated pathways in creeping bentgrass

Recurrent drought can induce stress memory in plants to induce tolerance to subsequent stress, such as high temperature or drought. Drought priming (DP) is an effective approach to improve tolerance to various stresses; however, the potential mechanism of DP-induced stress memory has not been fully resoved. We examined DP-regulated subsequent drought tolerance or thermotolerance associated with changes in physiological responses, GABA and NO metabolism, heat shock factor (HSF) and dehydrin (DHN) pathways in perennial creeping bentgrass. Plants can recover after two cycle of DP, and DP-treated plants had significantly higher tolerance to subsequent drought or heat stress, with higher leaf RWC, Chl content, photochemical efficiency, and cell membrane stability. DP significantly alleviated oxidative damage through enhancing total antioxidant capacity in response to subsequent drought or heat stress. Endogenous GABA was significantly increased by DP through activating glutamic acid decarboxylase activity and inhibiting GABA transaminase activity. DP also enhanced accumulation of NO, depending on NOS activity, under subsequent drought or heat stress. Transcript levels of multiple transcription factors, heat shock proteins, and DHNs in the HSF and DHN pathways were up-regulated by DP under drought or heat stress, but there were differences between DP-regulated heat tolerance and drought tolerance in these pathways. The findings indicate that under recurrent moderate drought, DP improves subsequent tolerance to drought or heat stress in relation to GABA-regulated pathways, providing new insight into understanding of the role of stress memory in plant adaptation to complex environmental stresses.

Telomere dynamics during hibernation in a tropical primate

Hibernation is a widespread metabolic strategy among mammals for surviving periods of food scarcity. During hibernation, animals naturally alternate between metabolically depressed torpor bouts and energetically expensive arousals without ill effects. As a result, hibernators are promising models for investigating mechanisms that buffer against cellular stress, including telomere protection and restoration. In non-hibernators, telomeres, the protective structural ends of chromosomes, shorten with age and metabolic stress. In temperate hibernators, however, telomere shortening and elongation can occur in response to changing environmental conditions and associated metabolic state. We investigate telomere dynamics in a tropical hibernating primate, the fat-tailed dwarf lemur (Cheirogaleus medius). In captivity, these lemurs can hibernate when maintained under cold temperatures (11-15 °C) with limited food provisioning. We study telomere dynamics in eight fat-tailed dwarf lemurs at the Duke Lemur Center, USA, from samples collected before, during, and after the hibernation season and assayed via qPCR. Contrary to our predictions, we found that telomeres were maintained or even lengthened during hibernation, but shortened immediately thereafter. During hibernation, telomere lengthening was negatively correlated with time in euthermia. Although preliminary in scope, our findings suggest that there may be a preemptive, compensatory mechanism to maintain telomere integrity in dwarf lemurs during hibernation. Nevertheless, telomere shortening immediately afterward may broadly result in similar outcomes across seasons. Future studies could profitably investigate the mechanisms that offset telomere shortening within and outside of the hibernation season and whether those mechanisms are modulated by energy surplus or crises.

Clinical study of tirofiban compared to low molecular weight heparin in the antithrombotic treatment of progressive pontine infarction

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the efficacy and safety of tirofiban and low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) in the treatment of patients undergoing acute progressive pontine infarction.

PATIENTS AND METHODS

Patients with acute progressive pontine infarction who were hospitalized in the Neurology Department from June 2021 to June 2023 were included in the study and randomly divided into two groups, namely the experimental group (tirofiban group) and the control group (LMWH group). All patients in both groups were required to receive conventional comprehensive treatment and dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin + clopidogrel at the beginning of admission. The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score and Barthel Index (BI) were used to evaluate the neurological deficits on the first day of admission, the next day with stroke progression, and at discharge after treatment with tirofiban and LMWH, respectively in the two groups. The modified Rankin Scale was employed to assess prognosis on the 90th day after treatment. Clinical adverse events were followed up for 90 days, comparing the clinical efficacy and safety of the two treatment methods.

RESULTS

There was no statistical significance in NIHSS score and Barthel Index between the tirofiban group and the LMWH group on the first day of admission and the next day with stroke progression (p > 0.05). After stroke progression, tirofiban and LMWH were separately used for treatment in the two groups. We found that the NIHSS score of the tirofiban group was lower than that of the LMWH group, and the Barthel Index score was higher than that of the LMWH group at discharge (p < 0.05). After three months of follow-up, the mRS score of the tirofiban group was dramatically higher than that of the LMWH group (p < 0.05). No significant harmful or adverse reactions, such as bleeding events, were found in the two groups (p > 0.05).

CONCLUSIONS

Tirofiban may be more effective and safer than LMWH in controlling the progression of acute pontine infarction, but further and large-sample studies are still needed to confirm this finding.

Structural insights into peptidoglycan glycosidase EtgA binding to the inner rod protein EscI of the type III secretion system via a designed EscI-EtgA fusion protein

Bacteria express lytic enzymes such as glycosidases, which have potentially self-destructive peptidoglycan (PG)-degrading activity and, therefore, require careful regulation in bacteria. The PG glycosidase EtgA is regulated by localization to the assembling type III secretion system (T3SS), generating a hole in the PG layer for the T3SS to reach the outer membrane. The EtgA localization was found to be mediated via EtgA interacting with the T3SS inner rod protein EscI. To gain structural insights into the EtgA recognition of EscI, we determined the 2.01 Å resolution structure of an EscI (51-87)-linker-EtgA fusion protein designed based on AlphaFold2 predictions. The structure revealed EscI residues 72-87 forming an α-helix interacting with the backside of EtgA, distant from the active site. EscI residues 56-71 also were found to interact with EtgA, with these residues stretching across the EtgA surface. The ability of the EscI to interact with EtgA was also probed using an EscI peptide. The EscI peptide comprising residues 66-87, slightly larger than the observed EscI α-helix, was shown to bind to EtgA using microscale thermophoresis and thermal shift differential scanning fluorimetry. The EscI peptide also had a two-fold activity-enhancing effect on EtgA, whereas the EscI-EtgA fusion protein enhanced activity over four-fold compared to EtgA. Our studies suggest that EtgA regulation by EscI could be trifold involving protein localization, protein activation, and protein stabilization components. Analysis of the sequence conservation of the EscI EtgA interface residues suggested a possible conservation of such regulation for related proteins from different bacteria.

Effect of intravenous and topical laryngeal lidocaine on sore throat after extubation: a prospective randomized controlled study

OBJECTIVE

The present study aimed to compare the effect of topical laryngeal lidocaine with intravenous lidocaine before endotracheal intubation on the incidence and severity of postoperative sore throat, hoarseness, and cough.

PATIENTS AND METHODS

This prospective randomized controlled study enrolled 144 patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy with endotracheal intubation. The patients were randomized to three groups and received 2% lidocaine by topical laryngeal spray (group T), intravenous 2% lidocaine (group I), and the equivalent volume of intravenous saline (group C) before intubation. The incidence and severity of sore throat, hoarseness, and cough reaction at 0.5, 1, 6, and 24 h after extubation were collected.

RESULTS

The incidence of sore throat was significantly lower in group T than in groups I and C (6.4% vs. 37.2% and 86.7%, p < 0.001), respectively at 0.5 h after extubation, and it was significantly lower in group I than that in group C (37.2% vs. 86.7%, p < 0.001). Both the incidence of hoarseness and cough were significantly lower in group T than in group I and in group C (14.9% vs. 97.7% and 97.8%, p < 0.001, and 19.1% vs. 72.0% and 93.3%, p < 0.001), respectively. The severity of sore throat, hoarseness and cough in group T was significantly lower than that in group I and that in group C (p < 0.05), and it was significantly lower in group I than in group C (p < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONS

Both topical laryngeal lidocaine and intravenous lidocaine before intubation have positive effects on preventing sore throat. Topical laryngeal route was superior to intravenous route. Chictr.org.cn ID: ChiCTR2100042442.

The application value of LAVA-flex sequences in enhanced MRI scans of nasopharyngeal carcinoma: comparison with T1WI-IDEAL

Introduction

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) staging scans are critical for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC). We aimed to evaluate the application value of LAVA-Flex and T1WI-IDEAL sequences in MRI staging scans.

Methods

Eighty-four newly diagnosed NPC patients underwent both LAVA-Flex and T1WI-IDEAL sequences during MRI examinations. Two radiologists independently scored the acquisitions of image quality, fat suppression quality, artifacts, vascular and nerve display. The obtained scores were compared using the Wilcoxon signed rank test. According to the signal intensity (SI) measurements, the uniformity of fat suppression, contrast between tumor lesions and subcutaneous fat tissue, and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) were compared by the paired t-test.

Results

Compared to the T1WI-IDEAL sequence, LAVA-Flex exhibited fewer artifacts (P<0.05), better visualization of nerves and vessels (P<0.05), and performed superior in the fat contrast ratio of the primary lesion and metastatic lymph nodes (0.80 vs. 0.52, 0.81 vs. 0.56, separately, P<0.001). There was no statistically significant difference in overall image quality, tumor signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), muscle SNR, and the detection rate of lesions between the two sequences (P>0.05). T1WI-IDEAL was superior to LAVA-Flex in the evaluation of fat suppression uniformity (P<0.05).

Discussion

LAVA-Flex sequence provides satisfactory image quality and better visualization of nerves and vessels for NPC with shorter scanning times.

Effect of Spatter Behavior on Mechanical Properties and Surface Roughness of Printed Parts during PBF-LM of 316L

The spatter generated by the interaction between laser and powder during Powder Bed Fusion-Laser Melting (PBF-LM) can significantly affect the quality of printed parts. A high-speed camera is used to observe the dynamic process of spatter's behavior under different layer thickness and laser powers during the printing process, and to analyze the printed samples' surface roughness, microstructure, and mechanical properties. In terms of spatter image processing, employing an optical flow approach to track and quantify the number of spatters efficiently eliminates statistical redundancy and improves statistical correctness. It is found that under the same laser power, the number of spatters produced by the laser scan direction with the gas flow (LSD-W) is more than that by the laser scan direction against the gas flow (LSD-A), and the number of spatters produced increases with the increase of laser power. Analyzing the mechanical properties and surface roughness of the printed samples under different process parameters quantitatively reveals that differences in the spatter amount generated under different process parameters in the PBF-LM process is not the determining factor affecting the difference in tensile strength of printed parts. During LSD-W, the number of spatters generated at laser power of 170 W and layer thickness of 0.03 mm is 87, and the tensile strength of the printed sample is 618 MPa. During LSD-W, the number of spatters generated at laser power of 320 W and layer thickness of 0.05 mm is 211, and the tensile strength of the printed sample is 680 MPa. Instead, spatter generation has a more direct impact on the surface roughness of printed parts. The layer thickness is 0.03 mm, the laser power is 170 W, and (Ra = 2.372 μm) is the surface roughness of the sample. The layer thickness is 0.05 mm, the laser power is 320 W, and (Ra = 8.163 μm) is the surface roughness of the sample.

Dynamics of Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici Urediniospores and Its Relationship with Meteorological Factors in Mianyang, China

Stripe rust, caused Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst), is one of the main diseases of wheat worldwide. Mianyang of Sichuan province in southwest in China is one of main regions for winter Pst inoculum production and spring epidemic, and provides urediniospores for infecting wheat in the surrounding regions. Understanding the urediniospore dynamics is important to predict and manage stripe rust. In this study, spore trapping coupled with a TaqMan real-time quantitative PCR (TaqMan-qPCR) method was used to monitor airborne Pst urediniospores from December 2019 to December 2022 in Mianyang. Weather conditions (temperature, relative humidity, daily sunshine duration and precipitation) were collected for the same period. These data were used to study the relationship of airborne urediniospore density with climatic conditions. The results showed that Pst urediniospores were captured all year round, and the annual peak of urediniospore densities occurred in the period from March to April in which the urediniospores accounted for the largest proportion of the annual total urediniospores. The density of urediniospores in the period of March to April was linearly related to the average sunshine duration of 20 days and average temperature of 15 days prior to the final day of a 7-day trapping period. This relationship needs to be tested in other regions where Pst can sporulate during the winter before it can be integrated with Pst infection conditions to predict rust development.

In vitro and in vivo antibacterial studies of volatile oil from Atractylodis Rhizoma against Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and multidrug resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius strains from canine pyoderma

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE

Atractylodis Rhizoma is extensively employed in Traditional Chinese Medicine for the treatment of skin and gastrointestinal ailments. Its active components have been proven to demonstrate numerous beneficial properties, including antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and anti-ulcer activities. Furthermore, the volatile oil from Atractylodis Rhizoma (VOAR) has been reported to effectively inhibit and eradicate pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Candida albicans. Of particular concern is Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, the predominant pathogen responsible for canine pyoderma, whose increasing antimicrobial resistance poses a serious public health threat. VOAR merits further investigation regarding its antibacterial potential against Staphylococcus pseudintermedius.

AIM OF THE STUDY

The study aims to verify the in vitro antibacterial activity of VOAR against Staphylococcus pseudintermedius. And a superficial skin infection model in mice was established to assess the in vivo therapeutic effect of VOAR.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Thirty strains of S. pseudintermedius were isolated from dogs with pyoderma, and the drug resistance was analyzed by disc diffusion method. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) of VOAR were determined through the broth dilution method. The growth curve of bacteria in a culture medium containing VOAR was monitored using a UV spectrophotometer. Scanning electron microscopy was employed to observe the effects of VOAR on the microstructure of S. pseudintermedius. The impact of VOAR on the antibiotic resistance of S. pseudintermedius was assessed using the disc diffusion method. Twenty mice were randomly divided into four groups: the control group, the physiological saline group, the VOAR group, and the amikacin group. With the exception of the control group, the skin barrier of mice was disrupted by tap stripping, and the mice were subsequently inoculated with S. pseudintermedius to establish a superficial skin infection model. The modeled mice were treated with normal saline, VOAR, and amikacin for 5 days. Following the treatment period, the therapeutic effect of each group was evaluated based on the measures of body weight, skin symptoms, tissue bacterial load, tissue IL-6 content, and histopathological changes.

RESULTS

The MIC and MBC of VOAR against 30 clinical isolates of S. pseudintermedius were found to be 0.005425% and 0.016875%, respectively. VOAR could exhibit the ability to delay the entry of bacteria into the logarithmic growth phase, disrupt the bacterial structure, and enhance the antibacterial zone in conjunction with antibiotic drugs. In the superficial skin infection model mice, VOAR significantly reduced the scores for skin redness (P < 0.0001), scab formation (P < 0.0001), and wrinkles (P < 0.0001). Moreover, VOAR markedly reduced the bacterial load (P < 0.001) and IL-6 content (P < 0.0001) in the skin tissues of mice. Histopathological observations revealed that the full-layer skin structure in the VOAR group was more complete, with clearer skin layers, and showed significant improvement in inflammatory cell infiltration and fibroblast proliferation compared to other groups.

CONCLUSION

The results demonstrate that VOAR effectively inhibits and eradicates Staphylococcus pseudintermedius in vitro while also enhancing the pathogen's sensitivity to antibiotics. Moreover, VOAR exhibits a pronounced therapeutic effect in the superficial skin infection model mice.

[Clinical features of peripheral neuropathy with livedo reticularis: an analysis of seven cases]

The clinical characteristics, auxiliary examinations, skin and neuropathological features of 7 patients who had reticular cyanosis with peripheral neuropathy from the Department of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University from January 2019 to December 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Among the 7 patients, 5 were female and 2 were male.The age of onset of peripheral neuropathy was (39.8±21.3) years and the disease duration of peripheral neuropathy was (2.7±2.3) years. Three patients had acute onset and 4 patients had chronic onset. All the patients had limb numbness, with limb weakness in 6 patients and pain in 5 cases. Neuroelectrophysiological examination revealed 1 case of mononeuropathy, 2 cases of polyneuropathy, 2 cases of peripheral neuropathy, and 2 cases of sensory neuron neuropathy. Skin biopsy was performed in 3 patients, which presented hyperplasia and expansion of blood vessels in the dermis with lymphocyte infiltration. Nerve biopsy was performed in 3 patients, indicating axonal damage. Reticular cyanosis with peripheral neuropathy characterizes with numbness and weakness of limbs, most of which were accompanied by pain. Electrophysiological changes are in various forms. The pathological changes are dominated by the damage of axonal.

Bidirectionally promoting assembly order for ultrastiff and highly thermally conductive graphene fibres

Macroscopic fibres assembled from two-dimensional (2D) nanosheets are new and impressing type of fibre materials besides those from one-dimensional (1D) polymers, such as graphene fibres. However, the preparation and property-enhancing technologies of these fibres follow those from 1D polymers by improving the orientation along the fibre axis, leading to non-optimized microstructures and low integrated performances. Here, we show a concept of bidirectionally promoting the assembly order, making graphene fibres achieve synergistically improved mechanical and thermal properties. Concentric arrangement of graphene oxide sheets in the cross-section and alignment along fibre axis are realized by multiple shear-flow fields, which bidirectionally promotes the sheet-order of graphene sheets in solid fibres, generates densified and crystalline graphitic structures, and produces graphene fibres with ultrahigh modulus (901 GPa) and thermal conductivity (1660 W m-1 K-1). We believe that the concept would enhance both scientific and technological cognition of the assembly process of 2D nanosheets.

Evaluation of the antibacterial effect of Epigallocatechin gallate on the major pathogens of canine periodontal disease and therapeutic effects on periodontal disease mice

Background

Periodontal disease (PD) is a prevalent oral affliction in canines, with limited therapeutic options available. The potential transmission of oral bacteria from canines to humans through inter-species contact poses a risk of zoonotic infection. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the principal catechin in green tea polyphenols, exhibits antibacterial properties effective against human PD. Given the clinical parallels between canine and human PD, this study explores the feasibility of employing EGCG as a therapeutic agent for canine PD.

Methods and results

Initially, a survey and statistical analysis of bacterial infection data related to canine PD in China were conducted. Subsequently, the primary pathogenic bacteria of canine PD were isolated and cultivated, and the in vitro antibacterial efficacy of EGCG was assessed. Furthermore, verify the therapeutic effect of EGCG on a mouse PD model in vivo. The high-throughput 16S rRNA gene sequencing identified Porphyromonas, Fusobacterium, Treponema, Moraxella, and Capnocytophaga as the genera that distinguishing PD from healthy canines' gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) samples in China. The anaerobic culture and drug susceptibility testing isolated a total of 92 clinical strains, representing 22 species, from 72 canine GCF samples, including Porphyromonas gulae, Prevotella intermedia, Porphyromonas macacae, etc. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) ranging of EGCG was from 0.019 to 1.25 mg/mL. Following a 7 days oral mucosal administration of medium-dose EGCG (0.625 mg/mL), the abundance of periodontal microorganisms in PD mice significantly decreased. This intervention ameliorated alveolar bone loss, reducing the average cementoenamel junction to the alveolar bone crest (CEJ-ABC) distance from 0.306 mm ± 0.050 mm to 0.161 mm ± 0.026 mm. Additionally, EGCG (0.3125 mg/mL) markedly down-regulated the expression of inflammatory factor IL-6 in the serum of PD mice.

Conclusion

Our research demonstrates the significant antibacterial effects of EGCG against the prevalent bacterium P. gulae in canine PD. Moreover, EGCG exhibits anti-inflammatory properties and proves effective in addressing bone loss in a PD mouse model. These findings collectively suggest the therapeutic potential of EGCG in the treatment of canine PD. The outcomes of this study contribute valuable data, laying the foundation for further exploration and screening of alternative antibiotic drugs to advance the management of canine PD.

Anti-MDA5 antibody-associated clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis diagnosed after the onset of pulmonary hypertension

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are a group of highly heterogeneous systemic autoimmune diseases, of which clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis (CADM) is a distinct sub-type. Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a life-threatening medical condition that can occur as a complication of connective tissue diseases. Herein, our report first suggests that PH can develop in CADM. A 48-year-old woman came to our hospital due to a 3 months history of facial edema and shortness of breath. Relevant examinations revealed Gottron's sign, normal creatinine kinase levels, elevated levels of mean pulmonary artery pressure, double-positive anti-MDA5 and anti-Ro52 antibodies, and typical pathological changes associated with myositis. The diagnosis of CADM combined with PH was considered. The patient responded well to the immunosuppression therapy and PH-related drug therapy. We provide further insights that patients with IIM need to undergo regular assessment of PH.

Probing Small Bjorken-x Nuclear Gluonic Structure via Coherent J/ψ Photoproduction in Ultraperipheral Pb-Pb Collisions at sqrt[s_{NN}]=5.02 TeV

Quasireal photons exchanged in relativistic heavy ion interactions are powerful probes of the gluonic structure of nuclei. The coherent J/ψ photoproduction cross section in ultraperipheral lead-lead collisions is measured as a function of photon-nucleus center-of-mass energies per nucleon (W_{γN}^{Pb}) over a wide range of 40 Collapse

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A Tumasyan Yerevan Physics Institute, Yerevan, Armenia
W Adam Institut für Hochenergiephysik, Vienna, Austria
J W Andrejkovic Institut für Hochenergiephysik, Vienna, Austria
T Bergauer Institut für Hochenergiephysik, Vienna, Austria
S Chatterjee Institut für Hochenergiephysik, Vienna, Austria
K Damanakis Institut für Hochenergiephysik, Vienna, Austria
M Dragicevic Institut für Hochenergiephysik, Vienna, Austria
A Escalante Del Valle Institut für Hochenergiephysik, Vienna, Austria
P S Hussain Institut für Hochenergiephysik, Vienna, Austria
M Jeitler Institut für Hochenergiephysik, Vienna, Austria
N Krammer Institut für Hochenergiephysik, Vienna, Austria
L Lechner Institut für Hochenergiephysik, Vienna, Austria
D Liko Institut für Hochenergiephysik, Vienna, Austria
I Mikulec Institut für Hochenergiephysik, Vienna, Austria
J Schieck Institut für Hochenergiephysik, Vienna, Austria
R Schöfbeck Institut für Hochenergiephysik, Vienna, Austria
D Schwarz Institut für Hochenergiephysik, Vienna, Austria
M Sonawane Institut für Hochenergiephysik, Vienna, Austria
S Templ Institut für Hochenergiephysik, Vienna, Austria
W Waltenberger Institut für Hochenergiephysik, Vienna, Austria
C-E Wulz Institut für Hochenergiephysik, Vienna, Austria
M R Darwish Universiteit Antwerpen, Antwerpen, Belgium
T Janssen Universiteit Antwerpen, Antwerpen, Belgium
T Kello Universiteit Antwerpen, Antwerpen, Belgium
P Van Mechelen Universiteit Antwerpen, Antwerpen, Belgium
E S Bols Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussel, Belgium
J D'Hondt Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussel, Belgium
A De Moor Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussel, Belgium
M Delcourt Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussel, Belgium
H El Faham Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussel, Belgium
S Lowette Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussel, Belgium
A Morton Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussel, Belgium
D Müller Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussel, Belgium
A R Sahasransu Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussel, Belgium
S Tavernier Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussel, Belgium
W Van Doninck Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussel, Belgium
S Van Putte Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussel, Belgium
D Vannerom Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussel, Belgium
B Clerbaux Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
S Dansana Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
G De Lentdecker Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
L Favart Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
D Hohov Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
J Jaramillo Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
K Lee Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
M Mahdavikhorrami Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
I Makarenko Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
A Malara Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
S Paredes Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
L Pétré Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
N Postiau Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
L Thomas Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
M Vanden Bemden Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
C Vander Velde Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
P Vanlaer Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
D Dobur Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
J Knolle Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
L Lambrecht Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
G Mestdach Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
C Rendón Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
A Samalan Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
K Skovpen Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
M Tytgat Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
N Van Den Bossche Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
B Vermassen Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
L Wezenbeek Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
A Benecke Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
G Bruno Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
F Bury Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
C Caputo Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
P David Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
C Delaere Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
I S Donertas Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
A Giammanco Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
K Jaffel Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Sa Jain Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
V Lemaitre Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
J Lidrych Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
K Mondal Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
T T Tran Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
P Vischia Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
S Wertz Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
G A Alves Centro Brasileiro de Pesquisas Fisicas, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
E Coelho Centro Brasileiro de Pesquisas Fisicas, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
C Hensel Centro Brasileiro de Pesquisas Fisicas, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
A Moraes Centro Brasileiro de Pesquisas Fisicas, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
P Rebello Teles Centro Brasileiro de Pesquisas Fisicas, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
W L Aldá Júnior Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
M Alves Gallo Pereira Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
M Barroso Ferreira Filho Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
H Brandao Malbouisson Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
W Carvalho Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
J Chinellato Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
E M Da Costa Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
G G Da Silveira Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
D De Jesus Damiao Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
V Dos Santos Sousa Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
S Fonseca De Souza Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
J Martins Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
C Mora Herrera Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
K Mota Amarilo Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
L Mundim Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
H Nogima Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
A Santoro Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
S M Silva Do Amaral Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
A Sznajder Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
M Thiel Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
A Vilela Pereira Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
C A Bernardes Universidade Estadual Paulista, Universidade Federal do ABC, São Paulo, Brazil
L Calligaris Universidade Estadual Paulista, Universidade Federal do ABC, São Paulo, Brazil
T R Fernandez Perez Tomei Universidade Estadual Paulista, Universidade Federal do ABC, São Paulo, Brazil
E M Gregores Universidade Estadual Paulista, Universidade Federal do ABC, São Paulo, Brazil
P G Mercadante Universidade Estadual Paulista, Universidade Federal do ABC, São Paulo, Brazil
S F Novaes Universidade Estadual Paulista, Universidade Federal do ABC, São Paulo, Brazil
Sandra S Padula Universidade Estadual Paulista, Universidade Federal do ABC, São Paulo, Brazil
A Aleksandrov Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
G Antchev Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
R Hadjiiska Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
P Iaydjiev Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
M Misheva Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
M Rodozov Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
M Shopova Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
G Sultanov Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
A Dimitrov University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
T Ivanov University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
L Litov University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
B Pavlov University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
P Petkov University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
A Petrov University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
E Shumka University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
S Keshri Instituto De Alta Investigación, Universidad de Tarapacá, Casilla 7 D, Arica, Chile
S Thakur Instituto De Alta Investigación, Universidad de Tarapacá, Casilla 7 D, Arica, Chile
T Cheng Beihang University, Beijing, China
Q Guo Beihang University, Beijing, China
T Javaid Beihang University, Beijing, China
M Mittal Beihang University, Beijing, China
L Yuan Beihang University, Beijing, China
G Bauer Department of Physics, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
Z Hu Department of Physics, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
S Lezki Department of Physics, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
K Yi Department of Physics, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
G M Chen Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing, China
H S Chen Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing, China
M Chen Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing, China
F Iemmi Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing, China
C H Jiang Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing, China
A Kapoor Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing, China
H Liao Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing, China
Z-A Liu Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing, China
V Milosevic Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing, China
F Monti Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing, China
R Sharma Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing, China
J Tao Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing, China
J Wang Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing, China
H Zhang Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing, China
J Zhao Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing, China
A Agapitos State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Peking University, Beijing, China
Y Ban State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Peking University, Beijing, China
A Carvalho Antunes De Oliveira State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Peking University, Beijing, China
A Levin State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Peking University, Beijing, China
C Li State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Peking University, Beijing, China
Q Li State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Peking University, Beijing, China
X Lyu State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Peking University, Beijing, China
Y Mao State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Peking University, Beijing, China
S J Qian State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Peking University, Beijing, China
X Sun State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Peking University, Beijing, China
D Wang State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Peking University, Beijing, China
J Xiao State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Peking University, Beijing, China
H Yang State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Peking University, Beijing, China
M Lu Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
Z You Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
N Lu University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
X Gao Institute of Modern Physics and Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Ion-beam Application (MOE) - Fudan University, Shanghai, China
D Leggat Institute of Modern Physics and Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Ion-beam Application (MOE) - Fudan University, Shanghai, China
H Okawa Institute of Modern Physics and Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Ion-beam Application (MOE) - Fudan University, Shanghai, China
Y Zhang Institute of Modern Physics and Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Ion-beam Application (MOE) - Fudan University, Shanghai, China
Z Lin Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
C Lu Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
M Xiao Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
C Avila Universidad de Los Andes, Bogota, Colombia
D A Barbosa Trujillo Universidad de Los Andes, Bogota, Colombia
A Cabrera Universidad de Los Andes, Bogota, Colombia
C Florez Universidad de Los Andes, Bogota, Colombia
J Fraga Universidad de Los Andes, Bogota, Colombia
J A Reyes Vega Universidad de Los Andes, Bogota, Colombia
J Mejia Guisao Universidad de Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia
F Ramirez Universidad de Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia
M Rodriguez Universidad de Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia
J D Ruiz Alvarez Universidad de Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia
D Giljanovic University of Split, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, Split, Croatia
N Godinovic University of Split, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, Split, Croatia
D Lelas University of Split, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, Split, Croatia
I Puljak University of Split, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, Split, Croatia
Z Antunovic University of Split, Faculty of Science, Split, Croatia
M Kovac University of Split, Faculty of Science, Split, Croatia
T Sculac University of Split, Faculty of Science, Split, Croatia
P Bargassa Institute Rudjer Boskovic, Zagreb, Croatia
V Brigljevic Institute Rudjer Boskovic, Zagreb, Croatia
B K Chitroda Institute Rudjer Boskovic, Zagreb, Croatia
D Ferencek Institute Rudjer Boskovic, Zagreb, Croatia
S Mishra Institute Rudjer Boskovic, Zagreb, Croatia
M Roguljic Institute Rudjer Boskovic, Zagreb, Croatia
A Starodumov Institute Rudjer Boskovic, Zagreb, Croatia
T Susa Institute Rudjer Boskovic, Zagreb, Croatia
A Attikis University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
K Christoforou University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
S Konstantinou University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
J Mousa University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
C Nicolaou University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
F Ptochos University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
P A Razis University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
H Rykaczewski University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
H Saka University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
A Stepennov University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
M Finger Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
M Finger Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
A Kveton Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
E Ayala Escuela Politecnica Nacional, Quito, Ecuador
E Carrera Jarrin Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Quito, Ecuador
Y Assran Academy of Scientific Research and Technology of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Egyptian Network of High Energy Physics, Cairo, Egypt
S Elgammal Academy of Scientific Research and Technology of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Egyptian Network of High Energy Physics, Cairo, Egypt
A Lotfy Center for High Energy Physics (CHEP-FU), Fayoum University, El-Fayoum, Egypt
M A Mahmoud Center for High Energy Physics (CHEP-FU), Fayoum University, El-Fayoum, Egypt
S Bhowmik National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Tallinn, Estonia
R K Dewanjee National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Tallinn, Estonia
K Ehataht National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Tallinn, Estonia
M Kadastik National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Tallinn, Estonia
T Lange National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Tallinn, Estonia
S Nandan National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Tallinn, Estonia
C Nielsen National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Tallinn, Estonia
J Pata National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Tallinn, Estonia
M Raidal National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Tallinn, Estonia
L Tani National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Tallinn, Estonia
C Veelken National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Tallinn, Estonia
P Eerola Department of Physics, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
H Kirschenmann Department of Physics, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
K Osterberg Department of Physics, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
M Voutilainen Department of Physics, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
S Bharthuar Helsinki Institute of Physics, Helsinki, Finland
E Brücken Helsinki Institute of Physics, Helsinki, Finland
F Garcia Helsinki Institute of Physics, Helsinki, Finland
J Havukainen Helsinki Institute of Physics, Helsinki, Finland
M S Kim Helsinki Institute of Physics, Helsinki, Finland
R Kinnunen Helsinki Institute of Physics, Helsinki, Finland
T Lampén Helsinki Institute of Physics, Helsinki, Finland
K Lassila-Perini Helsinki Institute of Physics, Helsinki, Finland
S Lehti Helsinki Institute of Physics, Helsinki, Finland
T Lindén Helsinki Institute of Physics, Helsinki, Finland
M Lotti Helsinki Institute of Physics, Helsinki, Finland
L Martikainen Helsinki Institute of Physics, Helsinki, Finland
M Myllymäki Helsinki Institute of Physics, Helsinki, Finland
M M Rantanen Helsinki Institute of Physics, Helsinki, Finland
H Siikonen Helsinki Institute of Physics, Helsinki, Finland
E Tuominen Helsinki Institute of Physics, Helsinki, Finland
J Tuominiemi Helsinki Institute of Physics, Helsinki, Finland
P Luukka Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland
H Petrow Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland
T Tuuva Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland
C Amendola IRFU, CEA, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
M Besancon IRFU, CEA, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
F Couderc IRFU, CEA, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
M Dejardin IRFU, CEA, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
D Denegri IRFU, CEA, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
J L Faure IRFU, CEA, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
F Ferri IRFU, CEA, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
S Ganjour IRFU, CEA, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
P Gras IRFU, CEA, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
G Hamel de Monchenault IRFU, CEA, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
V Lohezic IRFU, CEA, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
J Malcles IRFU, CEA, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
J Rander IRFU, CEA, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
A Rosowsky IRFU, CEA, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
M Ö Sahin IRFU, CEA, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
A Savoy-Navarro IRFU, CEA, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
P Simkina IRFU, CEA, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
M Titov IRFU, CEA, Université Paris-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
C Baldenegro Barrera Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
F Beaudette Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
A Buchot Perraguin Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
P Busson Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
A Cappati Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
C Charlot Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
F Damas Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
O Davignon Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
B Diab Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
G Falmagne Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
B A Fontana Santos Alves Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
S Ghosh Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
R Granier de Cassagnac Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
A Hakimi Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
B Harikrishnan Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
G Liu Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
J Motta Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
M Nguyen Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
C Ochando Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
L Portales Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
R Salerno Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
U Sarkar Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
J B Sauvan Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
Y Sirois Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
A Tarabini Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
E Vernazza Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
A Zabi Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
A Zghiche Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet, CNRS/IN2P3, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
J-L Agram Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC UMR 7178, Strasbourg, France
J Andrea Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC UMR 7178, Strasbourg, France
D Apparu Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC UMR 7178, Strasbourg, France
D Bloch Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC UMR 7178, Strasbourg, France
J-M Brom Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC UMR 7178, Strasbourg, France
E C Chabert Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC UMR 7178, Strasbourg, France
C Collard Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC UMR 7178, Strasbourg, France
U Goerlach Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC UMR 7178, Strasbourg, France
C Grimault Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC UMR 7178, Strasbourg, France
A-C Le Bihan Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC UMR 7178, Strasbourg, France
P Van Hove Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC UMR 7178, Strasbourg, France
S Beauceron Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I), Villeurbanne, France
B Blancon Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I), Villeurbanne, France
G Boudoul Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I), Villeurbanne, France
N Chanon Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I), Villeurbanne, France
J Choi Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I), Villeurbanne, France
D Contardo Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I), Villeurbanne, France
P Depasse Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I), Villeurbanne, France
C Dozen Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I), Villeurbanne, France
H El Mamouni Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I), Villeurbanne, France
J Fay Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I), Villeurbanne, France
S Gascon Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I), Villeurbanne, France
M Gouzevitch Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I), Villeurbanne, France
G Grenier Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I), Villeurbanne, France
B Ille Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I), Villeurbanne, France
I B Laktineh Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I), Villeurbanne, France
M Lethuillier Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I), Villeurbanne, France
L Mirabito Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I), Villeurbanne, France
S Perries Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I), Villeurbanne, France
M Vander Donckt Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I), Villeurbanne, France
P Verdier Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I), Villeurbanne, France
S Viret Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I), Villeurbanne, France
D Chokheli Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
I Lomidze Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Z Tsamalaidze Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
V Botta RWTH Aachen University, I. Physikalisches Institut, Aachen, Germany
L Feld RWTH Aachen University, I. Physikalisches Institut, Aachen, Germany
K Klein RWTH Aachen University, I. Physikalisches Institut, Aachen, Germany
M Lipinski RWTH Aachen University, I. Physikalisches Institut, Aachen, Germany
D Meuser RWTH Aachen University, I. Physikalisches Institut, Aachen, Germany
A Pauls RWTH Aachen University, I. Physikalisches Institut, Aachen, Germany
N Röwert RWTH Aachen University, I. Physikalisches Institut, Aachen, Germany
M Teroerde RWTH Aachen University, I. Physikalisches Institut, Aachen, Germany
S Diekmann RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
A Dodonova RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
N Eich RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
D Eliseev RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
M Erdmann RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
P Fackeldey RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
B Fischer RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
T Hebbeker RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
K Hoepfner RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
F Ivone RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
M Y Lee RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
L Mastrolorenzo RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
M Merschmeyer RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
A Meyer RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
S Mondal RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
S Mukherjee RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
D Noll RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
A Novak RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
F Nowotny RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
A Pozdnyakov RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
Y Rath RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
W Redjeb RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
F Rehm RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
H Reithler RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
A Schmidt RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
S C Schuler RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
A Sharma RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
A Stein RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
F Torres Da Silva De Araujo RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
L Vigilante RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
S Wiedenbeck RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
S Zaleski RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut A, Aachen, Germany
C Dziwok RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut B, Aachen, Germany
G Flügge RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut B, Aachen, Germany
W Haj Ahmad RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut B, Aachen, Germany
O Hlushchenko RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut B, Aachen, Germany
T Kress RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut B, Aachen, Germany
A Nowack RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut B, Aachen, Germany
O Pooth RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut B, Aachen, Germany
A Stahl RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut B, Aachen, Germany
T Ziemons RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut B, Aachen, Germany
A Zotz RWTH Aachen University, III. Physikalisches Institut B, Aachen, Germany
H Aarup Petersen Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
M Aldaya Martin Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
J Alimena Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
Y An Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
S Baxter Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
M Bayatmakou Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
H Becerril Gonzalez Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
O Behnke Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
S Bhattacharya Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
F Blekman Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
K Borras Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
D Brunner Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
A Campbell Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
A Cardini Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
C Cheng Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
F Colombina Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
S Consuegra Rodríguez Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
G Correia Silva Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
M De Silva Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
G Eckerlin Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
D Eckstein Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
L I Estevez Banos Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
O Filatov Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
E Gallo Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
A Geiser Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
A Giraldi Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
G Greau Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
A Grohsjean Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
V Guglielmi Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
M Guthoff Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
A Jafari Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
N Z Jomhari Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
B Kaech Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
M Kasemann Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
H Kaveh Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
C Kleinwort Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
R Kogler Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
M Komm Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
D Krücker Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
W Lange Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
D Leyva Pernia Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
K Lipka Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
W Lohmann Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
R Mankel Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
I-A Melzer-Pellmann Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
M Mendizabal Morentin Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
J Metwally Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
A B Meyer Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
G Milella Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
M Mormile Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
A Mussgiller Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
A Nürnberg Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
Y Otarid Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
D Pérez Adán Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
E Ranken Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
A Raspereza Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
B Ribeiro Lopes Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
J Rübenach Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
A Saggio Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
M Savitskyi Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
M Scham Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
V Scheurer Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
S Schnake Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
P Schütze Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
C Schwanenberger Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
M Shchedrolosiev Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
R E Sosa Ricardo Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
D Stafford Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
F Vazzoler Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
A Ventura Barroso Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
R Walsh Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
Q Wang Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
Y Wen Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
K Wichmann Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
L Wiens Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
C Wissing Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
S Wuchterl Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
Y Yang Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
A Zimermmane Castro Santos Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg, Germany
A Albrecht University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
S Albrecht University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
M Antonello University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
S Bein University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
L Benato University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
M Bonanomi University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
P Connor University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
K De Leo University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
M Eich University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
K El Morabit University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
A Fröhlich University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
C Garbers University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
E Garutti University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
M Hajheidari University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
J Haller University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
A Hinzmann University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
H R Jabusch University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
G Kasieczka University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
P Keicher University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
R Klanner University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
W Korcari University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
T Kramer University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
V Kutzner University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
F Labe University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
J Lange University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
A Lobanov University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
C Matthies University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
A Mehta University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
L Moureaux University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
M Mrowietz University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
A Nigamova University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Y Nissan University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
A Paasch University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
K J Pena Rodriguez University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
T Quadfasel University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
M Rieger University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
D Savoiu University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
J Schindler University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
P Schleper University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
M Schröder University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
J Schwandt University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
M Sommerhalder University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
H Stadie University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
G Steinbrück University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
A Tews University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
M Wolf University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
S Brommer Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
M Burkart Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
E Butz Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
T Chwalek Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
A Dierlamm Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
A Droll Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
N Faltermann Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
M Giffels Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
J O Gosewisch Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
A Gottmann Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
F Hartmann Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
M Horzela Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
U Husemann Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
M Klute Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
R Koppenhöfer Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
M Link Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
A Lintuluoto Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
S Maier Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
S Mitra Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
Th Müller Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
M Neukum Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
M Oh Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
G Quast Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
K Rabbertz Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
I Shvetsov Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
H J Simonis Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
N Trevisani Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
R Ulrich Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
J van der Linden Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
R F Von Cube Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
M Wassmer Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
S Wieland Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
R Wolf Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
S Wunsch Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
X Zuo Karlsruher Institut fuer Technologie, Karlsruhe, Germany
G Anagnostou Institute of Nuclear and Particle Physics (INPP), NCSR Demokritos, Aghia Paraskevi, Greece
P Assiouras Institute of Nuclear and Particle Physics (INPP), NCSR Demokritos, Aghia Paraskevi, Greece
G Daskalakis Institute of Nuclear and Particle Physics (INPP), NCSR Demokritos, Aghia Paraskevi, Greece
A Kyriakis Institute of Nuclear and Particle Physics (INPP), NCSR Demokritos, Aghia Paraskevi, Greece
A Stakia Institute of Nuclear and Particle Physics (INPP), NCSR Demokritos, Aghia Paraskevi, Greece
M Diamantopoulou National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
D Karasavvas National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
P Kontaxakis National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
A Manousakis-Katsikakis National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
G Melachroinos National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
A Panagiotou National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
I Papavergou National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
N Saoulidou National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
K Theofilatos National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
E Tziaferi National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
K Vellidis National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
I Zisopoulos National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
G Bakas National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece
T Chatzistavrou National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece
G Karapostoli National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece
K Kousouris National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece
I Papakrivopoulos National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece
G Tsipolitis National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece
A Zacharopoulou National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece
K Adamidis University of Ioánnina, Ioánnina, Greece
I Bestintzanos University of Ioánnina, Ioánnina, Greece
I Evangelou University of Ioánnina, Ioánnina, Greece
C Foudas University of Ioánnina, Ioánnina, Greece
P Gianneios University of Ioánnina, Ioánnina, Greece
C Kamtsikis University of Ioánnina, Ioánnina, Greece
P Katsoulis University of Ioánnina, Ioánnina, Greece
P Kokkas University of Ioánnina, Ioánnina, Greece
P G Kosmoglou Kioseoglou University of Ioánnina, Ioánnina, Greece
N Manthos University of Ioánnina, Ioánnina, Greece
I Papadopoulos University of Ioánnina, Ioánnina, Greece
J Strologas University of Ioánnina, Ioánnina, Greece
M Csanád MTA-ELTE Lendület CMS Particle and Nuclear Physics Group, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
K Farkas MTA-ELTE Lendület CMS Particle and Nuclear Physics Group, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
M M A Gadallah MTA-ELTE Lendület CMS Particle and Nuclear Physics Group, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
P Major MTA-ELTE Lendület CMS Particle and Nuclear Physics Group, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
K Mandal MTA-ELTE Lendület CMS Particle and Nuclear Physics Group, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
G Pásztor MTA-ELTE Lendület CMS Particle and Nuclear Physics Group, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
A J Rádl MTA-ELTE Lendület CMS Particle and Nuclear Physics Group, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
O Surányi MTA-ELTE Lendület CMS Particle and Nuclear Physics Group, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
G I Veres MTA-ELTE Lendület CMS Particle and Nuclear Physics Group, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
M Bartók Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Budapest, Hungary
C Hajdu Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Budapest, Hungary
D Horvath Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Budapest, Hungary
F Sikler Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Budapest, Hungary
V Veszpremi Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Budapest, Hungary
G Bencze Institute of Nuclear Research ATOMKI, Debrecen, Hungary
N Beni Institute of Nuclear Research ATOMKI, Debrecen, Hungary
S Czellar Institute of Nuclear Research ATOMKI, Debrecen, Hungary
J Karancsi Institute of Nuclear Research ATOMKI, Debrecen, Hungary
J Molnar Institute of Nuclear Research ATOMKI, Debrecen, Hungary
Z Szillasi Institute of Nuclear Research ATOMKI, Debrecen, Hungary
D Teyssier Institute of Nuclear Research ATOMKI, Debrecen, Hungary
P Raics Institute of Physics, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
B Ujvari Institute of Physics, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
G Zilizi Institute of Physics, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
T Csorgo Karoly Robert Campus, MATE Institute of Technology, Gyongyos, Hungary
F Nemes Karoly Robert Campus, MATE Institute of Technology, Gyongyos, Hungary
T Novak Karoly Robert Campus, MATE Institute of Technology, Gyongyos, Hungary
J Babbar Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
S Bansal Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
S B Beri Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
V Bhatnagar Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
G Chaudhary Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
S Chauhan Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
N Dhingra Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
R Gupta Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
A Kaur Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
A Kaur Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
H Kaur Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
M Kaur Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
S Kumar Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
P Kumari Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
M Meena Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
K Sandeep Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
T Sheokand Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
J B Singh Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
A Singla Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
A Ahmed University of Delhi, Delhi, India
A Bhardwaj University of Delhi, Delhi, India
A Chhetri University of Delhi, Delhi, India
B C Choudhary University of Delhi, Delhi, India
A Kumar University of Delhi, Delhi, India
M Naimuddin University of Delhi, Delhi, India
K Ranjan University of Delhi, Delhi, India
S Saumya University of Delhi, Delhi, India
S Baradia Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, HBNI, Kolkata, India
S Barman Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, HBNI, Kolkata, India
S Bhattacharya Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, HBNI, Kolkata, India
D Bhowmik Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, HBNI, Kolkata, India
S Dutta Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, HBNI, Kolkata, India
S Dutta Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, HBNI, Kolkata, India
B Gomber Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, HBNI, Kolkata, India
M Maity Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, HBNI, Kolkata, India
P Palit Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, HBNI, Kolkata, India
G Saha Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, HBNI, Kolkata, India
B Sahu Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, HBNI, Kolkata, India
S Sarkar Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, HBNI, Kolkata, India
P K Behera Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Madras, India
S C Behera Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Madras, India
S Chatterjee Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Madras, India
P Kalbhor Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Madras, India
J R Komaragiri Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Madras, India
D Kumar Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Madras, India
A Muhammad Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Madras, India
L Panwar Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Madras, India
R Pradhan Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Madras, India
P R Pujahari Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Madras, India
N R Saha Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Madras, India
A Sharma Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Madras, India
A K Sikdar Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Madras, India
S Verma Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Madras, India
K Naskar Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India
T Aziz Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-A, Mumbai, India
I Das Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-A, Mumbai, India
S Dugad Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-A, Mumbai, India
M Kumar Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-A, Mumbai, India
G B Mohanty Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-A, Mumbai, India
P Suryadevara Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-A, Mumbai, India
A Bala Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-B, Mumbai, India
S Banerjee Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-B, Mumbai, India
M Guchait Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-B, Mumbai, India
S Karmakar Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-B, Mumbai, India
S Kumar Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-B, Mumbai, India
G Majumder Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-B, Mumbai, India
K Mazumdar Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-B, Mumbai, India
S Mukherjee Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-B, Mumbai, India
A Thachayath Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-B, Mumbai, India
S Bahinipati National Institute of Science Education and Research, An OCC of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
A K Das National Institute of Science Education and Research, An OCC of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
C Kar National Institute of Science Education and Research, An OCC of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
P Mal National Institute of Science Education and Research, An OCC of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
T Mishra National Institute of Science Education and Research, An OCC of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
V K Muraleedharan Nair Bindhu National Institute of Science Education and Research, An OCC of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
A Nayak National Institute of Science Education and Research, An OCC of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
P Saha National Institute of Science Education and Research, An OCC of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
S K Swain National Institute of Science Education and Research, An OCC of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
S Varghese National Institute of Science Education and Research, An OCC of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
D Vats National Institute of Science Education and Research, An OCC of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
A Alpana Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, India
S Dube Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, India
B Kansal Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, India
A Laha Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, India
S Pandey Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, India
A Rastogi Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, India
S Sharma Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, India
H Bakhshiansohi Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
E Khazaie Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
M Zeinali Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
S Chenarani Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM), Tehran, Iran
S M Etesami Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM), Tehran, Iran
M Khakzad Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM), Tehran, Iran
M Mohammadi Najafabadi Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM), Tehran, Iran
M Grunewald University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
M Abbrescia INFN Sezione di Bari, Bari, Italy Università di Bari, Bari, Italy
R Aly INFN Sezione di Bari, Bari, Italy Politecnico di Bari, Bari, Italy
C Aruta INFN Sezione di Bari, Bari, Italy Università di Bari, Bari, Italy
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P Azzurri INFN Sezione di Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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N Amapane INFN Sezione di Torino, Torino, Italy Università di Torino, Torino, Italy
R Arcidiacono INFN Sezione di Torino, Torino, Italy Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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M Ruspa INFN Sezione di Torino, Torino, Italy Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
K Shchelina INFN Sezione di Torino, Torino, Italy
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S Dogra Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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B Kim Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
D H Kim Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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J Kim Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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S W Lee Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
C S Moon Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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M S Ryu Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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H Kim Chonnam National University, Institute for Universe and Elementary Particles, Kwangju, Korea
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T J Kim Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
J Park Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
S Choi Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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B Hong Korea University, Seoul, Korea
K Lee Korea University, Seoul, Korea
K S Lee Korea University, Seoul, Korea
J Lim Korea University, Seoul, Korea
J Park Korea University, Seoul, Korea
S K Park Korea University, Seoul, Korea
J Yoo Korea University, Seoul, Korea
J Goh Kyung Hee University, Department of Physics, Seoul, Korea
H S Kim Sejong University, Seoul, Korea
Y Kim Sejong University, Seoul, Korea
S Lee Sejong University, Seoul, Korea
J Almond Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
J H Bhyun Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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J S Kim Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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H Kwon Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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B H Oh Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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U K Yang Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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B Ko University of Seoul, Seoul, Korea
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Y Lee University of Seoul, Seoul, Korea
J A Merlin University of Seoul, Seoul, Korea
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Y Roh University of Seoul, Seoul, Korea
D Song University of Seoul, Seoul, Korea
I J Watson University of Seoul, Seoul, Korea
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S Ha Yonsei University, Department of Physics, Seoul, Korea
H D Yoo Yonsei University, Department of Physics, Seoul, Korea
M Choi Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Korea
M R Kim Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Korea
H Lee Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Korea
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I Yu Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Korea
T Beyrouthy College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Dasman, Kuwait
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K Dreimanis Riga Technical University, Riga, Latvia
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N Bin Norjoharuddeen National Centre for Particle Physics, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
S Y Hoh National Centre for Particle Physics, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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L Valencia Palomo Universidad de Sonora (UNISON), Hermosillo, Mexico
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F Vazquez Valencia Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, Mexico
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H A Salazar Ibarguen Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
C Uribe Estrada Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
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N Raicevic University of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro
D Krofcheck University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
A Ahmad National Centre for Physics, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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M I M Awan National Centre for Physics, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
M Gul National Centre for Physics, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
H R Hoorani National Centre for Physics, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
W A Khan National Centre for Physics, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
V Avati AGH University of Science and Technology Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications, Krakow, Poland
L Grzanka AGH University of Science and Technology Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications, Krakow, Poland
M Malawski AGH University of Science and Technology Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications, Krakow, Poland
H Bialkowska National Centre for Nuclear Research, Swierk, Poland
M Bluj National Centre for Nuclear Research, Swierk, Poland
B Boimska National Centre for Nuclear Research, Swierk, Poland
M Górski National Centre for Nuclear Research, Swierk, Poland
M Kazana National Centre for Nuclear Research, Swierk, Poland
M Szleper National Centre for Nuclear Research, Swierk, Poland
P Zalewski National Centre for Nuclear Research, Swierk, Poland
K Bunkowski Institute of Experimental Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
K Doroba Institute of Experimental Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
A Kalinowski Institute of Experimental Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
M Konecki Institute of Experimental Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
J Krolikowski Institute of Experimental Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
M Araujo Laboratório de Instrumentação e Física Experimental de Partículas, Lisboa, Portugal
D Bastos Laboratório de Instrumentação e Física Experimental de Partículas, Lisboa, Portugal
A Boletti Laboratório de Instrumentação e Física Experimental de Partículas, Lisboa, Portugal
P Faccioli Laboratório de Instrumentação e Física Experimental de Partículas, Lisboa, Portugal
M Gallinaro Laboratório de Instrumentação e Física Experimental de Partículas, Lisboa, Portugal
J Hollar Laboratório de Instrumentação e Física Experimental de Partículas, Lisboa, Portugal
N Leonardo Laboratório de Instrumentação e Física Experimental de Partículas, Lisboa, Portugal
T Niknejad Laboratório de Instrumentação e Física Experimental de Partículas, Lisboa, Portugal
M Pisano Laboratório de Instrumentação e Física Experimental de Partículas, Lisboa, Portugal
J Seixas Laboratório de Instrumentação e Física Experimental de Partículas, Lisboa, Portugal
J Varela Laboratório de Instrumentação e Física Experimental de Partículas, Lisboa, Portugal
P Adzic Faculty of Physics, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
P Milenovic Faculty of Physics, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
M Dordevic VINCA Institute of Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
J Milosevic VINCA Institute of Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
M Aguilar-Benitez Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain
J Alcaraz Maestre Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain
M Barrio Luna Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain
Cristina F Bedoya Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain
M Cepeda Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain
M Cerrada Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain
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J P Fernández Ramos Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain
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M C Fouz Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain
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S Goy Lopez Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain
J M Hernandez Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain
M I Josa Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain
J León Holgado Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain
D Moran Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain
C Perez Dengra Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain
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J Puerta Pelayo Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain
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S Sánchez Navas Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain
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L Urda Gómez Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain
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C Willmott Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain
J F de Trocóniz Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
B Alvarez Gonzalez Universidad de Oviedo, Instituto Universitario de Ciencias y Tecnologías Espaciales de Asturias (ICTEA), Oviedo, Spain
J Cuevas Universidad de Oviedo, Instituto Universitario de Ciencias y Tecnologías Espaciales de Asturias (ICTEA), Oviedo, Spain
J Fernandez Menendez Universidad de Oviedo, Instituto Universitario de Ciencias y Tecnologías Espaciales de Asturias (ICTEA), Oviedo, Spain
S Folgueras Universidad de Oviedo, Instituto Universitario de Ciencias y Tecnologías Espaciales de Asturias (ICTEA), Oviedo, Spain
I Gonzalez Caballero Universidad de Oviedo, Instituto Universitario de Ciencias y Tecnologías Espaciales de Asturias (ICTEA), Oviedo, Spain
J R González Fernández Universidad de Oviedo, Instituto Universitario de Ciencias y Tecnologías Espaciales de Asturias (ICTEA), Oviedo, Spain
E Palencia Cortezon Universidad de Oviedo, Instituto Universitario de Ciencias y Tecnologías Espaciales de Asturias (ICTEA), Oviedo, Spain
C Ramón Álvarez Universidad de Oviedo, Instituto Universitario de Ciencias y Tecnologías Espaciales de Asturias (ICTEA), Oviedo, Spain
V Rodríguez Bouza Universidad de Oviedo, Instituto Universitario de Ciencias y Tecnologías Espaciales de Asturias (ICTEA), Oviedo, Spain
A Soto Rodríguez Universidad de Oviedo, Instituto Universitario de Ciencias y Tecnologías Espaciales de Asturias (ICTEA), Oviedo, Spain
A Trapote Universidad de Oviedo, Instituto Universitario de Ciencias y Tecnologías Espaciales de Asturias (ICTEA), Oviedo, Spain
C Vico Villalba Universidad de Oviedo, Instituto Universitario de Ciencias y Tecnologías Espaciales de Asturias (ICTEA), Oviedo, Spain
J A Brochero Cifuentes Instituto de Física de Cantabria (IFCA), CSIC-Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain
I J Cabrillo Instituto de Física de Cantabria (IFCA), CSIC-Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain
A Calderon Instituto de Física de Cantabria (IFCA), CSIC-Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain
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M Fernandez Instituto de Física de Cantabria (IFCA), CSIC-Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain
C Fernandez Madrazo Instituto de Física de Cantabria (IFCA), CSIC-Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain
G Gomez Instituto de Física de Cantabria (IFCA), CSIC-Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain
C Lasaosa García Instituto de Física de Cantabria (IFCA), CSIC-Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain
C Martinez Rivero Instituto de Física de Cantabria (IFCA), CSIC-Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain
P Martinez Ruiz Del Arbol Instituto de Física de Cantabria (IFCA), CSIC-Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain
F Matorras Instituto de Física de Cantabria (IFCA), CSIC-Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain
P Matorras Cuevas Instituto de Física de Cantabria (IFCA), CSIC-Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain
J Piedra Gomez Instituto de Física de Cantabria (IFCA), CSIC-Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain
C Prieels Instituto de Física de Cantabria (IFCA), CSIC-Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain
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M K Jayananda University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
B Kailasapathy University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
D U J Sonnadara University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
D D C Wickramarathna University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
W G D Dharmaratna University of Ruhuna, Department of Physics, Matara, Sri Lanka
K Liyanage University of Ruhuna, Department of Physics, Matara, Sri Lanka
N Perera University of Ruhuna, Department of Physics, Matara, Sri Lanka
N Wickramage University of Ruhuna, Department of Physics, Matara, Sri Lanka
D Abbaneo CERN, European Organization for Nuclear Research, Geneva, Switzerland
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T K Aarrestad ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
K Androsov ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
M Backhaus ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
A Calandri ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
K Datta ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
A De Cosa ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
G Dissertori ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
M Dittmar ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
M Donegà ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
F Eble ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
M Galli ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
K Gedia ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
F Glessgen ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
T A Gómez Espinosa ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
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W Lustermann ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
A-M Lyon ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
R A Manzoni ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
L Marchese ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
C Martin Perez ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
A Mascellani ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
F Nessi-Tedaldi ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
J Niedziela ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
F Pauss ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
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M G Ratti ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
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C Reissel ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
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D A Sanz Becerra ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
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R Wallny ETH Zurich - Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), Zurich, Switzerland
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P Bärtschi Universität Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
C Botta Universität Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
D Brzhechko Universität Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
M F Canelli Universität Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
K Cormier Universität Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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R Del Burgo Universität Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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M Huwiler Universität Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
W Jin Universität Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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B Kilminster Universität Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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S P Liechti Universität Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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P Meiring Universität Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
V M Mikuni Universität Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
U Molinatti Universität Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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P Robmann Universität Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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M Senger Universität Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
Y Takahashi Universität Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
C Adloff National Central University, Chung-Li, Taiwan
C M Kuo National Central University, Chung-Li, Taiwan
W Lin National Central University, Chung-Li, Taiwan
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P C Tiwari National Central University, Chung-Li, Taiwan
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L Ceard National Taiwan University (NTU), Taipei, Taiwan
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K F Chen National Taiwan University (NTU), Taipei, Taiwan
P S Chen National Taiwan University (NTU), Taipei, Taiwan
H Cheng National Taiwan University (NTU), Taipei, Taiwan
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G Kole National Taiwan University (NTU), Taipei, Taiwan
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H Y Wu National Taiwan University (NTU), Taipei, Taiwan
E Yazgan National Taiwan University (NTU), Taipei, Taiwan
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D Agyel Çukurova University, Physics Department, Science and Art Faculty, Adana, Turkey
F Boran Çukurova University, Physics Department, Science and Art Faculty, Adana, Turkey
Z S Demiroglu Çukurova University, Physics Department, Science and Art Faculty, Adana, Turkey
F Dolek Çukurova University, Physics Department, Science and Art Faculty, Adana, Turkey
I Dumanoglu Çukurova University, Physics Department, Science and Art Faculty, Adana, Turkey
E Eskut Çukurova University, Physics Department, Science and Art Faculty, Adana, Turkey
Y Guler Çukurova University, Physics Department, Science and Art Faculty, Adana, Turkey
E Gurpinar Guler Çukurova University, Physics Department, Science and Art Faculty, Adana, Turkey
C Isik Çukurova University, Physics Department, Science and Art Faculty, Adana, Turkey
O Kara Çukurova University, Physics Department, Science and Art Faculty, Adana, Turkey
A Kayis Topaksu Çukurova University, Physics Department, Science and Art Faculty, Adana, Turkey
U Kiminsu Çukurova University, Physics Department, Science and Art Faculty, Adana, Turkey
G Onengut Çukurova University, Physics Department, Science and Art Faculty, Adana, Turkey
K Ozdemir Çukurova University, Physics Department, Science and Art Faculty, Adana, Turkey
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B Tali Çukurova University, Physics Department, Science and Art Faculty, Adana, Turkey
U G Tok Çukurova University, Physics Department, Science and Art Faculty, Adana, Turkey
S Turkcapar Çukurova University, Physics Department, Science and Art Faculty, Adana, Turkey
E Uslan Çukurova University, Physics Department, Science and Art Faculty, Adana, Turkey
I S Zorbakir Çukurova University, Physics Department, Science and Art Faculty, Adana, Turkey
G Karapinar Middle East Technical University, Physics Department, Ankara, Turkey
K Ocalan Middle East Technical University, Physics Department, Ankara, Turkey
M Yalvac Middle East Technical University, Physics Department, Ankara, Turkey
B Akgun Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey
I O Atakisi Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey
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M Kaya Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Y Komurcu Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
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C Simsek Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
D Sunar Cerci Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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L Levchuk National Science Centre, Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology, Kharkiv, Ukraine
D Anthony University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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E Clement University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
D Cussans University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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H F Heath University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
L Kreczko University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
B Krikler University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
S Paramesvaran University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
S Seif El Nasr-Storey University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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K W Bell Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot, United Kingdom
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C Brew Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot, United Kingdom
R M Brown Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot, United Kingdom
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C Paus Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
D Rankin Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
C Roland Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
G Roland Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Z Shi Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
G S F Stephans Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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Z Wang Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
B Wyslouch Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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DACH1 attenuated PA-induced renal tubular injury through TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB and TGF-β/Smad signalling pathway

BACKGROUND

Palmitic acid (PA), the major saturated fatty acid in the blood, often induces the initiation and progression of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). However, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. DACH1 is an important regulator of kidney functions. Herein, we investigated the roles of DACH1 in PA-induced kidney injury.

METHODS

Clinical data from the NHANES database were subjected to analyse the association between serum PA (sPA), blood glucose and kidney function. Molecular docking of PA was performed with DACH1. Immunohistochemistry, cell viability, annexin V/7-AAD double staining, TUNEL assay, immunofluorescent staining, autophagic flux analysis, qRT-PCR and western blot were performed.

RESULTS

Clinical data confirmed that sPA was increased significantly in the pathoglycemia individuals compared with controls and correlated negatively with renal function. Our findings suggested that PA could dock with DACH1. DACH1 enhances cell viability by inhibiting apoptosis and attenuating autophagy blockage induced by PA. Furthermore, the results demonstrated that DACH1 ameliorated inflammation and fibrosis through TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB and TGF-β/Smad signalling pathway in PA-treated renal tubular epithelial cell line (HK-2).

CONCLUSIONS

This study proved that sPA presents a risk factor for kidney injuries and DACH1 might serve as a protective target against renal function deterioration in diabetic patients.

[Seroprevalence of the specific antibody against Toxoplasma gondii among patients with hematological diseases]

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infections among patients with hematological diseases, so as to provide insights into improving the prognosis and quality of life among patients with hematological diseases.

METHODS

A total of 240 patients with hematological diseases (including 170 patients with hematological tumors and 70 patients with non-tumor hematological diseases) admitted to The Affiliated Hospital of Putian University during the period from January 1, 2021 through October 10, 2023 and 500 healthy volunteers in the hospital during the same period were enrolled. Subjects' demographics and serum samples were collected, and serum specific IgG and IgM antibodies against T. gondii were detected using the chemiluminescence assay, with any of a positive IgG or IgM antibody defined as a positive T. gondii infection. The seroprevalence of specific IgG and IgM antibodies against T. gondii was compared between patients with hematological diseases and healthy volunteers.

RESULTS

The mean age (F = 2.034, P > 0.05) and gender distribution (χ2 = 0.462, P > 0.05) were comparable among patients with hematological tumors, patients with non-tumor hematological diseases and healthy volunteers, and there was no significant difference in the proportion of history of cat or dog contacts between patients with hematological diseases and healthy volunteers (χ2 = 0, P > 0.05). The seroprevalence of anti-T. gondii antibody was significantly higher among patients with hematological diseases than among healthy volunteers (15.8% vs. 0.6%; χ2 = 71.902, P < 0.01), and there was a significant difference in the seroprevalence of anti-T. gondii antibody among patients with hematological tumors (18.2%), patients with non-tumor hematological diseases (10.0%) and healthy volunteers (χ2 = 78.327, P < 0.01). The seroprevalence of anti-T. gondii antibody was significantly higher among patients with hematological tumors and non-tumor hematological diseases than among healthy volunteers (both P values < 0.05), while no significant difference was seen in the seroprevalence of anti-T. gondii antibody between patients with hematological tumors and non-tumor hematological diseases (P > 0.05). In addition, the proportion of history of cat or dog contacts was significantly higher among patients with hematological diseases that were positive for serum anti-T. gondii anti-body than among those negative for serum anti-T. gondii antibody (21.1% vs. 5.4%; χ2 = 8.653, P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONS

There is a high seroprevalene rate of T. gondii infections among hematological diseases, which is significantly greater than that among healthy volunteers.

Pembrolizumab versus methotrexate, docetaxel, or cetuximab in recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (KEYNOTE-040): Subgroup analysis by pattern of disease recurrence

BACKGROUND

In the phase 3 KEYNOTE-040 study, pembrolizumab prolonged OS versus chemotherapy in previously treated recurrent or metastatic (R/M) HNSCC. We present a post hoc subgroup analysis by disease recurrence pattern: recurrent-only, recurrent and metastatic (recurrent-metastatic), and metastatic-only HNSCC.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Patients had HNSCC that progressed during or after platinum-containing treatment for R/M disease or had recurrence or progression within 3-6 months of previous platinum-containing definitive therapy for locally advanced disease. Patients were randomly assigned (1:1) to pembrolizumab 200 mg Q3W or investigator's choice of standards of care (SOC): methotrexate, docetaxel, or cetuximab. Outcomes included OS, PFS, ORR, and DOR. The data cutoff was May 15, 2017.

RESULTS

There were 125 patients (pembrolizumab, 53; SOC, 72) in the recurrent-only subgroup, 204 in the recurrent-metastatic subgroup (pembrolizumab, 108; SOC, 96), and 166 in the metastatic-only subgroup (pembrolizumab, 86; SOC, 80). The hazard ratio (95% CI) for death for pembrolizumab versus SOC was 0.83 (0.55-1.25) in the recurrent-only, 0.78 (0.58-1.06) in the recurrent-metastatic, and 0.74 (0.52-1.05) in the metastatic-only subgroups. PFS was similar between treatment arms in all subgroups. ORR was 22.6% for pembrolizumab versus 16.7% for SOC in the recurrent-only, 10.2% versus 6.3% in the recurrent-metastatic, and 15.1% versus 8.8% in the metastatic-only subgroups. DOR was numerically longer with pembrolizumab in all subgroups.

CONCLUSION

Pembrolizumab provided numerically longer OS and durable responses in all subgroups compared with SOC, suggesting that patients with previously treated R/M HNSCC benefit from pembrolizumab regardless of recurrence pattern.

Trends in influenza vaccine uptake before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in the USA

OBJECTIVES

To investigate trends of influenza vaccine uptake before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in the USA and explore the associated factors.

STUDY DESIGN

This was a cross-sectional study.

METHODS

Using self-reported data from the National Health Interview Survey during 2014-2021 (response rates ranging from 50.7 to 70.1%), we estimated influenza vaccine uptake. Log-binomial regression models were used to test uptake changes with adjustment for and stratification by demographic and health factors.

RESULTS

We included 58,249 children (mean age: 8.7 years; male: 51.1%) and 205,034 adults (mean age: 47.6 years; male: 48.2%). The prevalence ratio (PR) of uptake change comparing the intra- (2020-2021) to the pre-COVID-19 period (2014-2019) was 0.72 among children, with a 10.7% reduction. Uptake changes were found across subgroups, with higher reduction among those aged 0-2 years, non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic ethnicity, from South and West regions, and with lower household income. For adults, uptake increased before and during COVID-19 (PR = 1.15, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.12-1.18) but a 2.3% reduction was found among healthcare personnel (PR = 0.95, 95% CI: 0.90-0.997).

CONCLUSIONS

Influenza vaccination decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic among children and healthcare personnel. Structure inequality to influenza vaccination warrants measures to improve vaccine uptake among vulnerable groups.

Transcriptome analysis of the adenoma-carcinoma sequences identifies novel biomarkers associated with development of canine colorectal cancer

The concept of adenoma-to-cancer transformation in human colorectal cancer (CRC) is widely accepted. However, the relationship between transcriptome features and adenoma to carcinoma transformation in canines is not clear. We collected transcriptome data from 8 normal colon tissues, 4 adenoma tissues, and 15 cancer tissues. Differential analysis was unable to determine the dynamic changes of genes but revealed that PFKFB3 may play a key role in this process. Enrichment analysis explained metabolic dysregulation, immunosuppression, and typical cancer pathways in canine colorectal tumors. MFuzz generated specific dynamic expression patterns of five differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Weighted correlation network analysis showed that DEGs in cluster 3 were associated with malignant tissues, revealing the key role of inflammatory and immune pathways in canine CRC, and the S100A protein family was also found to be involved in the malignant transformation of canine colorectal tumors. By comparing strategies between humans and dogs, we found five novel markers that may be drivers of CRC. Among them, GTBP4 showed excellent diagnostic and prognostic ability. This study was the first systematic exploration of transformation in canine CRC, complemented the molecular characteristics of the development and progression of canine CRC, and provided new potential biomarkers and comparative oncologic evidence for biomarker studies in human colorectal cancer.

Flexible in-cavity MRI receiving coil for ultra-high-resolution imaging of the pituitary gland

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study was the preclinical design and construction of a flexible intrasphenoid coil aiming for submillimeter resolution of the human pituitary gland.

METHODS

Sphenoid sinus measurements determined coil design constraints for use in > 95% of adult patients. Temperature safety parameters were tested. The 2-cm-diameter coil prototype was positioned in the sphenoid sinus of cadaveric human heads utilizing the transnasal endoscopic approach that is used clinically. Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) was estimated for the transnasal coil prototype compared with a standard clinical head coil. One cadaveric pituitary gland was explanted and histologically examined for correlation to the imaging findings.

RESULTS

With the coil positioned directly atop the sella turcica at a 0° angle of the B0 static field, the craniocaudal distance (21.2 ± 0.8 mm) was the limiting constraint. Phantom experiments showed no detectable change in temperature at two sites over 15 minutes. The flexible coil was placed transnasally in cadaveric specimens using an endoscopic approach. The image quality was subjectively superior at higher spatial resolutions relative to that with the commercial 20-channel head coil. An average 17-fold increase in the SNR was achieved within the pituitary gland. Subtle findings visualized only with the transnasal coil had potential pathological correlation with immunohistochemical findings.

CONCLUSIONS

A transnasal radiofrequency coil feasibly provides a 17-fold boost in the SNR at 3 T. The ability to safely improve the quality of pituitary imaging may be helpful in the identification and subsequent resection of small functional pituitary lesions.

Characterizing multiple sclerosis disease progression using a combined structural and functional connectivity metric

PURPOSE

A combined resting state functional connectivity MRI (fcMRI) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) metric called structural and functional connectivity index (SFCI) was recently proposed for tracking disease status and progression in multiple sclerosis (MS). The metric combines fcMRI and transverse diffusivity (TD) along different functional pathways involved in principle symptomatic domains of MS. In a longitudinal study of patients with MS receiving the same MS therapy, initial worsening of transcallosal (TC) motor and frontoparietal (FP) cognitive networks, as measured by fcMRI and DTI over the first year was followed by stabilization in the second year of follow-up. In this study we have (i) probed relationships between individual and composite neurological measures of MS with SFCI and its individual components along TC motor and FP cognitive pathways and (ii) compared sensitivity of SFCI to treatment-induced longitudinal changes with each individual imaging measure.

METHODS

Twenty five patients with MS (15 female, age 42 ± 8 y) participated in this study and were scanned at 3 T whole body MRI scanner with diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and resting-state functional connectivity MRI (fcMRI) scan protocol at baseline and 6, 12, 18 and 24 months after starting fingolimod. fcMRI and TD along TC and FP pathways were combined to form structural and functional connectivity index (SFCI) at each time point. Correlations between individual/combined neurological measures and individual imaging components/SFCI at baseline and were evaluated and compared. In addition, efficacies of individual and combined imaging metrics in tracking network integrity were compared.

RESULTS

Individual TD along the TC pathway was significantly inversely correlated with all individual/composite neurological scores. There were moderate correlations of TC and FP components of SFCI with most of the neurological scores, and the pathway-combined SFCI was significantly correlated with all neurological scores. Trend-level increases of both TC and FP fcMRI were observed during the second year of follow-up, both TC and FP TD increased significantly in the first year and then stabilized during the second year. A trend toward a decrease in combined imaging metrics along TC and FP were observed during the first year, followed by a trend toward an increase in these metrics during the second year, while a significant decrease in SFCI during the first year followed by a significant increase during the second year was observed.

CONCLUSIONS

SFCI was more effective in tracking network integrity/disease progression than individual pathway-specific components, which supports its use as an imaging marker for MS disease status and progression.

Evaluation of immunogenicity of enterobactin conjugate vaccine for the control of Escherichia coli mastitis in dairy cows

Mastitis is the most common disease of dairy cows that incurs severe economic losses to the dairy industry. Currently, environmental mastitis pathogens are a major problem for most dairy farms. A current commercially available Escherichia coli vaccine does not prevent clinical mastitis and production losses, likely due to antibody accessibility and antigenic variation issues. Therefore, a novel vaccine that prevents clinical disease and production losses is critically needed. Recently a nutritional immunity approach, which restricts bacterial iron uptake by immunologically sequestering conserved iron-binding enterobactin (Ent), has been developed. The objective of this study was to evaluate the immunogenicity of the keyhole limpet hemocyanin-enterobactin (KLH-Ent) conjugate vaccine in dairy cows. Twelve pregnant Holstein dairy cows in their first through third lactations were randomized to the control or vaccine group, with 6 cows per group. The vaccine group received 3 subcutaneous vaccinations of KLH-Ent with adjuvants at drying off (D0), 20 (D21), and 40 (D42) days after drying off. The control group was injected with phosphate-buffered saline (pH 7.4) mixed with the same adjuvants at the same time points. Vaccination effects were assessed over the study period until the end of the first month of lactation. The KLH-Ent vaccine did not cause any systemic adverse reactions or reduction in milk production. Compared with the control group, the vaccine elicited significantly higher levels of serum Ent-specific IgG at calving (C0) and 30 d postcalving (C30), mainly its IgG2 fraction, which was significantly higher at D42, C0, C14, and C30 d, with no significant change in IgG1 levels. Milk Ent-specific IgG and IgG2 levels in the vaccine group were significantly higher on C30. Fecal microbial community structures were similar for both control and vaccine groups on the same day and shifted directionally along the sampling days. In conclusion, the KLH-Ent vaccine successfully triggered strong Ent-specific immune responses in dairy cows without significantly affecting the gut microbiota diversity and health. The results show that Ent conjugate vaccine is a promising nutritional immunity approach in control of E. coli mastitis in dairy cows.

Modeling long-distance airborne transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza carried by dust particles

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is continuously causing significant economic losses with massive poultry depopulations. Airborne transmission of HPAI was suspected, as initial bird mortalities were reported near air inlets of poultry houses. In addition, infected farms were distant, indicating that the viruses carried by dust particles might help the viruses travel for long distances in the environment. The objective of this study focused on simulating the airborne transmission of HPAI by using computational modeling to assess the risk of airborne and deposited avian influenza (AI) carried by poultry-litter dust particles. The Hybrid Single-Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory (HYSPLIT) modeling was used in this study. Data from 168 infected cases in the Mid-Western area of U.S. were obtained from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Watt Poultry. The concentration simulation modeling was performed to estimate the airborne and deposited AI concentration carried by PM2.5 dust particles. Results showed that concentrations of airborne AI, deposited AI, and combined AI transmitted to other farms in a day were lower than the minimal infective dose for poultry. In most of the scenarios, the predicted probability of infection showed that Iowa-infected farms and turkey poultry houses had the highest infection probability. The findings may provide an understanding of the risk of airborne HPAI virus carried by dust particles and suggest the factors that influence long-distance airborne transmission.

High-Resolution 3D MRI With Deep Generative Networks via Novel Slice-Profile Transformation Super-Resolution

High-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences, such as 3D turbo or fast spin-echo (TSE/FSE) imaging, are clinically desirable but suffer from long scanning time-related blurring when reformatted into preferred orientations. Instead, multi-slice two-dimensional (2D) TSE imaging is commonly used because of its high in-plane resolution but is limited clinically by poor through-plane resolution due to elongated voxels and the inability to generate multi-planar reformations due to staircase artifacts. Therefore, multiple 2D TSE scans are acquired in various orthogonal imaging planes, increasing the overall MRI scan time. In this study, we propose a novel slice-profile transformation super-resolution (SPTSR) framework with deep generative learning for through-plane super-resolution (SR) of multi-slice 2D TSE imaging. The deep generative networks were trained by synthesized low-resolution training input via slice-profile downsampling (SP-DS), and the trained networks inferred on the slice profile convolved (SP-conv) testing input for 5.5x through-plane SR. The network output was further slice-profile deconvolved (SP-deconv) to achieve an isotropic super-resolution. Compared to SMORE SR method and the networks trained by conventional downsampling, our SPTSR framework demonstrated the best overall image quality from 50 testing cases, evaluated by two abdominal radiologists. The quantitative analysis cross-validated the expert reader study results. 3D simulation experiments confirmed the quantitative improvement of the proposed SPTSR and the effectiveness of the SP-deconv step, compared to 3D ground-truths. Ablation studies were conducted on the individual contributions of SP-DS and SP-conv, networks structure, training dataset size, and different slice profiles.

Transcriptomic analysis reveals immune infiltration status and potential biomarkers of canine colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) in dogs has been shown to have similar molecular characteristics to human colorectal cancer. Although researchers have explored the pathogenesis and immune status of human CRC, the canine CRC has been far less studied. As a result, we analyzed canine colorectal tumors and normal canine intestinal samples by Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) and found significant enrichment of immune-related pathways, including the TNF-α signaling pathway and IL6-STAT3 signaling pathway. In addition, the differential infiltration of naive B cells and regulatory T cells suggested that canine CRC was in a state of immunosuppression. Weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) revealed the gene modules that contribute to differences in regulatory T cell inetfiltration, Further cross-validation of canine and human CRC differential genes obtained three core genes that are both species-conserved and differentially expressed, CD44, NAT10, and ETV4, of which NAT10 and ETV4 have been little studied in the immune status of colorectal cancer. Our findings may have implications for the pathogenesis and progression of CRC in dogs and could be a new potential therapeutic target for CMT and provide a bioinformatics foundation for later clinical experiment validation.

First Dark Matter Search Results from the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) Experiment

The LUX-ZEPLIN experiment is a dark matter detector centered on a dual-phase xenon time projection chamber operating at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead, South Dakota, USA. This Letter reports results from LUX-ZEPLIN's first search for weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs) with an exposure of 60 live days using a fiducial mass of 5.5 t. A profile-likelihood ratio analysis shows the data to be consistent with a background-only hypothesis, setting new limits on spin-independent WIMP-nucleon, spin-dependent WIMP-neutron, and spin-dependent WIMP-proton cross sections for WIMP masses above 9  GeV/c^{2}. The most stringent limit is set for spin-independent scattering at 36  GeV/c^{2}, rejecting cross sections above 9.2×10^{-48}  cm at the 90% confidence level.

[Identification and 3D architecture analysis of the LIPC gene mutation in a pedigree with familial hypercholesterolemia-like phenotype]

Objective: To identify and analyze 3D architecture of the mutational sites of susceptible genes in a pedigree with familial hypercholesterolemia-like phenotype (FHLP). Methods: This is a case series study. A pedigree with suspected familial hypercholesterolemia was surveyed. The proband admitted in Beijing Anzhen Hospital in April 2019. Whole-exome sequencing was performed to determine the mutational sites of susceptible genes in the proband. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) sequencing was used to verify the pathogenic variant on proband's relatives. The structural and functional changes of the proteins were analyzed and predicted by Discovery Studio 4.0 and PyMol 2.0. Results: The patients in the pedigree showed abnormal lipid profiles, especially elevated levels of total cholesterol(TC). The genetic screening detected the c.1330C>T SNP in the exon 8 of lipase C (LIPC) gene, this mutation leads to an amino acid substitution from arginine to cysteine at position 444 (Arg444Cys), in the proband and proband's father and brother. In this family, members with this mutation exhibited elevated TC, whereas lipid profile was normal from the proband's mother without this mutation. This finding indicated that LIPC: c.1330C>T mutation might be the mutational sites of susceptible genes. The analysis showed that Arg444Cys predominantly affected the ligand-binding property of the protein, but had a limited impact on catalytic function. Conclusion: LIPC: c.1330C>T is a new mutational site of susceptible genes in this FHLP pedigree.

[Lipopolysaccharide stimulates macrophages to secrete exosomes containing miR-155-5p to promote activation and migration of hepatic stellate cells]

OBJECTIVE

To observe the effect of exosomes secreted by lipopolysaccharides (LPS)-stimulated macrophages on hepatic stellate cell activation and migration and explore the underlying molecular mechanism.

METHODS

Human monocyte THP-1 cells were induced to differentiate into macrophages using propylene glycol methyl ether acetic acid (PMA, 100 ng/mL, 24 h) followed by stimulation with LPS, and the culture supernatant of macrophages was collected for extraction of the exosomes by ultracentrifugation. The expression of miR-155-5p in the exosomes was detected using qRT-PCR. A Transwell co-culture system was used to observe the effects of the macrophage-derived exosomes on LX2 cell (a hepatic stellate cell line) proliferation, migration, oxidative stress and the expression of fibrosis biomarkers, which were also observed in LX2 cells transfected with miR-155-5p-mimics or miR-155-5p-inhibitors. Western blotting was used to detect the expressions of SOCS1 and its downstream signal pathway proteins.

RESULTS

Treatment with the exosomes from LPS-stimulated macrophages significantly enhanced the proliferation and migration ability of LX2 cells and increased the levels of oxidative stress and expressions of the fibrosis markers such as type Ⅰ collagen (P < 0.05). The expression of miR-155-5p in the exosomes secreted by macrophages was significantly increased after LPS treatment (P < 0.01). LX2 cells overexpressing miR-155-5p also exhibited significantly enhanced proliferation and migration with increased oxidative stress levels and expression of type Ⅰ collagen (P < 0.05), and interference of miR-155-5p expression produced the opposite effects. Western blotting showed that miR-155-5p overexpression obviously inhibited SOCS1 expression and promoted p-Smad2/3, Smad2/3 and RhoA protein expressions in LX2 cells (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSION

LPS stimulation of the macrophages increases miR-155-5p expression in the exosomes to promote activation and migration and increase oxidative stress and collagen production in hepatic stellate cells.

[Clinical analysis of fifteen transplant ureteral stricture cases]

This research aims to explore the clinical characteristics and treatment of transplant ureteral strictures. We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data from fifteen patients diagnosed with transplant ureteral stricture. Of the fifteen patients, five underwent regular ureteral stent or nephrostomy tube exchanges, while ten underwent open surgery. There were no significant differences in basic clinical characteristics between the two groups. The median follow-up time for regular ureteral stent or nephrostomy tube exchanges and open surgery group was 36.8 (11.8-56.0) months and 25.0 (4.5-31.2) months, respectively. Among patients who underwent regular exchanges, one required regular dialysis. Nine patients in the open surgery group had successful removal of the ureteral stent. Our findings suggest that regular ureteral stent or nephrostomy tube exchanges, as well as open surgery, are effective treatment options for transplant ureteral strictures.

Improving the solubility of pseudo-hydrophobic Alzheimer's Disease medicinal chemicals through co-crystal formulation

Natural products are ligands and potential inhibitors of Alzheimer's disease (AD) tau. Dihydromyricetin (DHM) is a CNS active natural product. Despite having signature polyphenolic character, DHM is ostensibly hydrophobic owing to intermolecular hydrogen bonds that shield hydrophilic phenols. Our research shows DHM becomes ionized at near-neutral pH allowing formulation of salts with transformed solubility. The MicroED co-crystal structure with trolamine reveals DHM salts as metastable solids with unlocked hydrogen bonding and a thermodynamic bent to solubilize in water. All salt formulations show better inhibitory activity against AD tau than the non-salt form, with efficacies correlating to enhanced solubilities. These results underscore the role of structural chemistry in guiding selection of solubilizing agents for chemical formulation. We propose DHM salts are appropriate formulations for research as dietary supplements to promote healthy aging by combating protein misfolding. Additionally, DHM is a suitable lead for medicinal chemistry and possible development of CNS pharmaceuticals.

Tetramethylpyrazine-Rhein Derivative inhibits the migration of canine inflammatory mammary carcinoma cells by mitochondrial damage-mediated apoptosis and cadherins downregulation

BACKGROUND

Canine inflammatory mammary carcinoma (CIMC) has a high incidence of metastasis, high lethality, and poor prognosis, which needs novel adjuvant agents. Tetramethylpyrazine-Rhein Derivative (TRD) has been shown to have antitumor activity, which is a potential research direction for CIMC.

PURPOSE

This study evaluated the efficacy of TRD on CIMC in vitro and in vivo, and provided possibilities for the application of active compounds in traditional Chinese medicine.

METHODS

In vitro, TRD cytotoxicity was measured with CCK-8. Flow cytometry and transmission electron microscope were used to detect the cell cycle, cell death, and changes in mitochondria. Wound-healing assay, cell invasion assay, and scanning electron microscope were used to evaluate the suppression of cell migration and invasion. Expression changes were detected by RT-qPCR and western blot assay. In vivo, the lung metastasis models were randomly divided into control, low-dose TRD, high-dose TRD, and positive groups. Each group was administered orally once a day for 18 days and took in vivo imaging photos.

RESULTS

The IC₅₀ of TRD in CHMp and MDCK were 42.59 and 79.37 μM, respectively. TRD mediated cell apoptosis by mitochondrial damage and caused S and G₂/M phase arrest by downregulating cyclin B1. Moreover, TRD reduced filopodia and inhibited cell migration by downregulating cadherins. In CIMC lung metastasis models, TRD could effectively inhibit tumor growth (P < 0.001) in the lungs without significant toxicity.

CONCLUSION

TRD showed potential activity to inhibit CIMC lung metastasis with multi-target and low toxicity.

Comparison of tumor-derived total RNA and cell lysate on antitumor immune activity

Tumor-derived total RNA (TdRNA) and cell lysate (TCL), with almost all the relevant tumor antigens, represent attractive alternative sources of antigens in antitumor immunotherapy. However, the comparison of their capacity to elicit immune responses against breast cancer is still lacking. In this study, the antitumor immune effects of TdRNA and TCL were systematically compared. We isolated TdRNA and TCL from 4T1 mouse breast cancer cells, and found that both sources of antigens could stimulate the maturation of dendritic cells (DCs) at the cellular and in vivo levels, and induce robust cellular immune responses, as evidenced by the increased percentages of both CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ T cells in the inguinal lymph nodes and spleen. But TdRNA performed stronger immunoactivities than TCL on the increase of T cell population through DCs activation. Additionally, the synergistic antitumor efficacy of paclitaxel (PTX) with TdRNA and TCL respectively was further evaluated in the murine 4T1 tumor model. Compared with TCL, TdRNA could inhibit tumor growth more effectively with low systemic toxicity when combined with PTX, which was, at least in part, attributable to the improvement of systemic immune function and tumor immune infiltration. Overall, TdRNA outperforms TCL in antitumor immunity, and is expected to be a promising candidate for application as the source of tumor antigens.

Rapid and Sensitive Detection of Fungicide-Resistant Crop Fungal Pathogens Using an Isothermal Amplification Refractory Mutation System

Fungicide abuse leads to the emergence of fungicide-resistant fungal pathogens, thus posing a threat to agriculture and food safety. Here, we developed an isothermal amplification refractory mutation system (termed iARMS) allowing us to resolve genetic mutations, enabling rapid, sensitive, and potentially field-applicable detection of fungicide-resistant crop fungal pathogens. iARMS yielded a limit of detection of 25 aM via a cascade signal amplification strategy of recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) and Cas12a-mediated collateral cleavage at 37 °C within 40 min. Specificity for fungicide-resistant Puccinia striiformis (P. striiformis) detection was guaranteed by RPA primers and the flexible sequence of gRNA. The iARMS assay allowed us to detect as low as 0.1% cyp51-mutated P. striiformis that showed resistance to the demethylase inhibitor (DMI), which was 50 times more sensitive than the sequencing techniques. Thus, it is promising for the discovery of rare fungicide-resistant isolates. We applied iARMS to investigate the emergence of fungicide-resistant P. striiformis in western China and found that its proportion was over 50% in Qinghai, Sichuan, and Xinjiang Province. iARMS can serve as a molecular diagnostic tool for crop diseases and facilitate precision plant disease management.

Construction of a three-dimensional urothelium on-chip with barrier function based on urinary flow microenvironment

The urothelium covers the inner surface of the urinary tract, forming a urinary tract barrier. Impairment of the integrity and dysfunction of the urinary tract barrier is associated with the occurrence and development of various diseases. The development of a three-dimensional model of the urothelium is critical for pathophysiological studies of this site, especially under physiological fluid shear stress stimulated by the urinary flow. In this study, a urothelium on-chip is fabricated with micromilling and replica molding techniques, which contains a microfluidic chip for cell culture and a pump-based fluid perfusion system. The mechanical properties of the human urinary tract are simulated by adjusting the concentration and degree of amino substitution of the gelatin methacrylate hydrogel. The matrix stiffness is similar to the natural urinary tract. Pulsatile flow and periodic flow are provided to simulate the fluid environment of the upper and lower urinary tracts, respectively. The results show that the physiological fluid shear stress could promote the differentiation and maturation of urothelial cells. The model could simulate the three-dimensional structure of urothelium and urinary flow microenvironment, showing morphological structure close to the natural urothelium, specific differentiation and maturation markers (uroplakin 2, cytokeratin 20), and urothelial barrier function.

Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of SlRR genes in response to abiotic stress in tomato

The cytokinin two-component signal transduction system (TCS) is involved in many biological processes, including hormone signal transduction and plant growth regulation. Although cytokinin TCS has been well characterized in Arabidopsis thaliana, its role in tomato remains elusive. In this study, we characterized the diversity and function of response regulator (RR) genes, a critical component of TCS, in tomato. In total, we identified 31 RR genes in the tomato genome. These SlRR genes were classified into three subgroups (type-A, type-B and type-C). Various stress-responsive cis-elements were present in the tomato RR gene promoters. Their expression responses under pesticide treatment were evaluated by transcriptome analysis. Their expression under heat, cold, ABA, salinity and NaHCO₃ treatments was further investigated by qRT-PCR and complemented with the available transcription data under these treatments. Specifically, SlRR13 expression was significantly upregulated under salinity, drought, cold and pesticide stress and was downregulated under ABA treatment. SlRR23 expression was induced under salt treatment, while the transcription level of SlRR1 was increased under cold and decreased under salt stress. We also found that GATA transcription factors played a significant role in the regulation of SlRR genes. Based on our results, tomato SlRR genes are involved in responses to abiotic stress in tomato and could be implemented in molecular breeding approaches to increase resistance of tomato to environmental stresses.

Polysaccharides of Plantago asiatica enhance antitumor activity via regulating macrophages to M1-like phenotype

Monocyte-derived macrophages can be polarized into antitumor M1 phenotype, which inhibited the growth of tumors, and immune-suppressive M2 phenotype, which promoted the development and metastasis of tumors. Plantain polysaccharide (PLP), extracted from the Plantago asiatica, has shown its various biological activities. However, the ability of PLP involved in immune regulation was still obscure. Accordingly, we aimed to investigate whether PLP could polarize macrophages and further inhibit 4T1 tumor cells in vivo and in vitro. In this research, in vitro results showed that PLP displayed the potential in polarizing RAW264.7 macrophages into M1 phenotype and indirect inhibiting migratory effect on 4T1 cells. Furthermore, the phagocytosis and the release of reactive oxygen species (ROS) of macrophages were enhanced. In vivo anti-tumor results demonstrated that PLP could effectively inhibit the growth of 4T1 breast tumors by promoting accumulation of macrophages and T cells in the spleen and lymph node. In conclusion, these findings indicated that PLP inhibited the proliferation and progression of breast tumors by accumulating CD4⁺, CD8⁺ T cells and M1-like macrophages in lymph node and spleen, and therefore provided an experimental basis for PLP as a potential antitumor adjunctive therapy in preclinical and clinical trials.

Application of B-flow imaging and its enhanced mode in perforator mapping

AIM

To explore the value of B-flow (B-mode blood flow) imaging and its enhanced mode in perforator mapping.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Before surgery, B-flow imaging, enhanced B-flow imaging, colour Doppler flow imaging (CDFI), and contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) were used to detect the skin-perforating vessels and small vessels in the fat layer of the donor site. Taking the intra-operative results as the reference standard, the diagnostic consistency and efficiency of the four modes were compared. Statistical analysis was performed using the Friedman M-test, Cochran's Q-test, and the Z-test.

RESULTS

Thirty flaps were excised, with 34 skin-perforating vessels and 25 non-skin-perforating vessels, as confirmed during surgery. In order of the number of skin-perforating vessels detected, the results showed that enhanced B-flow imaging detected more vessels than B-flow imaging and CDFI (all p<0.05), CEUS detected more vessels than B-flow imaging and CDFI (all p<0.05), B-flow imaging detected more vessels than CDFI (p<0.05). All four modes had remarkable and satisfactory diagnostic consistency and effectiveness, but B-flow imaging was the best (sensitivity 100%, specificity 92%, Youden index 0.92). In order of the number of small vessels in the fat layer detected, the results showed that enhanced B-flow imaging detected more vessels than CEUS, B-flow imaging, and CDFI (all p<0.05). CEUS detected more vessels than B-flow imaging and CDFI (all p<0.05).

CONCLUSION

B-flow imaging is an alternative method for perforator mapping. Enhanced B-flow imaging can reveal the microcirculation of flaps.

Application of microfluidic chips in the simulation of the urinary system microenvironment

The urinary system, comprising the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, has a unique mechanical and fluid microenvironment, which is essential to the urinary system growth and development. Microfluidic models, based on micromachining and tissue engineering technology, can integrate pathophysiological characteristics, maintain cell-cell and cell-extracellular matrix interactions, and accurately simulate the vital characteristics of human tissue microenvironments. Additionally, these models facilitate improved visualization and integration and meet the requirements of the laminar flow environment of the urinary system. However, several challenges continue to impede the development of a tissue microenvironment with controllable conditions closely resemble physiological conditions. In this review, we describe the biochemical and physical microenvironment of the urinary system and explore the feasibility of microfluidic technology in simulating the urinary microenvironment and pathophysiological characteristics in vitro. Moreover, we summarize the current research progress on adapting microfluidic chips for constructing the urinary microenvironment. Finally, we discuss the current challenges and suggest directions for future development and application of microfluidic technology in constructing the urinary microenvironment in vitro.

Association of Dental Caries with Muscle Mass, Muscle Strength, and Sarcopenia: A Community-Based Study

OBJECTIVES

Changes in the oral cavity can reflect other changes throughout the body. This study aimed to investigate the association of dental caries with muscle mass, muscle strength, and sarcopenia, and also to describe the microbial diversity, composition, and community structure of severe dental caries and sarcopenia.

DESIGN

Cross-sectional study based on a Chinese population aged from 50 to 85 years.

SETTING

Communities from Lanxi City, Zhejiang Province, China.

PARTICIPANTS

A total of 1,442 participants aged from 50 to 85 years from a general community (62.8% women; median age 61.0 [interquartile range: 55.0, 68.0]).

MEASUREMENTS

Dental caries was assessed by the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index. Sarcopenia was defined as the presence of both low muscle mass (assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scanning) and low muscle strength (assessed by handgrip strength). Multivariate logistic regression models were used to analyze the association of dental caries with muscle mass, muscle strength, and sarcopenia. Fecal samples underwent 16S rRNA profiling to evaluate the diversity and composition of the gut microbiota in patients with severe dental caries and/or sarcopenia.

RESULTS

In the fully adjusted logistic models, dental caries was positively associated with low muscle strength (DMFT ≥ 7: OR, 1.61; 95% CI, 1.25-2.06), and sarcopenia (DMFT ≥ 7: OR, 1.51; 95% CI, 1.01-2.26), but not low muscle mass. Severe dental caries was positively associated with higher alpha-diversity indices (richness, chao1, and ACE, all p < 0.05) and associated with beta-diversity based on Bray-Curtis distance (p = 0.006). The severe dental caries group and the sarcopenia group overlapped with 11 depleted and 13 enriched genera.

CONCLUSION

Dental caries was positively associated with low muscle strength and sarcopenia but not muscle mass, and this association was more pronounced in male individuals. Significant differences were observed in gut microbiota composition both in severe dental caries and sarcopenia, and there was an overlap of the genera features. Future longitudinal studies are needed to clarify causal relationships.