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Nichols B, Briola A, Logan M, Havlik J, Mascellani A, Gkikas K, Milling S, Ijaz UZ, Quince C, Svolos V, Russell RK, Hansen R, Gerasimidis K. Gut metabolome and microbiota signatures predict response to treatment with exclusive enteral nutrition in a prospective study in children with active Crohn's disease. Am J Clin Nutr 2024; 119:885-895. [PMID: 38569785 PMCID: PMC11007740 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.12.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Predicting response to exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) in active Crohn's disease (CD) could lead to therapy personalization and pretreatment optimization. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to explore the ability of pretreatment parameters to predict fecal calprotectin (FCal) levels at EEN completion in a prospective study in children with CD. METHODS In children with active CD, clinical parameters, dietary intake, cytokines, inflammation-related blood proteomics, and diet-related metabolites, metabolomics and microbiota in feces, were measured before initiation of 8 wk of EEN. Prediction of FCal levels at EEN completion was performed using machine learning. Data are presented with medians (IQR). RESULTS Of 37 patients recruited, 15 responded (FCal < 250 μg/g) to EEN (responders) and 22 did not (nonresponders). Clinical and immunological parameters were not associated with response to EEN. Responders had lesser (μmol/g) butyrate [responders: 13.2 (8.63-18.4) compared with nonresponders: 22.3 (12.0-32.0); P = 0.03], acetate [responders: 49.9 (46.4-68.4) compared with nonresponders: 70.4 (57.0-95.5); P = 0.027], phenylacetate [responders: 0.175 (0.013-0.611) compared with nonresponders: 0.943 (0.438-1.35); P = 0.021], and a higher microbiota richness [315 (269-347) compared with nonresponders: 243 (205-297); P = 0.015] in feces than nonresponders. Responders consumed (portions/1000 kcal/d) more confectionery products [responders: 0.55 (0.38-0.72) compared with nonresponders: 0.19 (0.01-0.38); P = 0.045]. A multicomponent model using fecal parameters, dietary data, and clinical and immunological parameters predicted response to EEN with 78% accuracy (sensitivity: 80%; specificity: 77%; positive predictive value: 71%; negative predictive value: 85%). Higher taxon abundance from Ruminococcaceae, Lachnospiraceae, and Bacteroides and phenylacetate, butyrate, and acetate were the most influential variables in predicting lack of response to EEN. CONCLUSIONS We identify microbial signals and diet-related metabolites in feces, which could comprise targets for pretreatment optimization and personalized nutritional therapy in pediatric CD.
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- Ben Nichols
- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Food Science, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Food Science, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- School of Infection and Inflammation, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, United Kingdom; Department of Child Health, Division of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, United Kingdom
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- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
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Shen Q, Hossain F, Fang C, Shu T, Zhang X, Law JLM, Logan M, Houghton M, Tyrrell DL, Joyce MA, Serpe MJ. Bovine Serum Albumin-Protected Gold Nanoclusters for Sensing of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies and Virus. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023. [PMID: 37314985 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c03705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
An approach to assess severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection (and past infection) was developed. For virus detection, the SARS-CoV-2 virus nucleocapsid protein (NP) was targeted. To detect the NP, antibodies were immobilized on magnetic beads to capture the NPs, which were subsequently detected using rabbit anti-SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid antibodies and alkaline phosphatase (AP)-conjugated anti-rabbit antibodies. A similar approach was used to assess SARS-CoV-2-neutralizing antibody levels by capturing spike receptor-binding domain (RBD)-specific antibodies utilizing RBD protein-modified magnetic beads and detecting them using AP-conjugated anti-human IgG antibodies. The sensing mechanism for both assays is based on cysteamine etching-induced fluorescence quenching of bovine serum albumin-protected gold nanoclusters where cysteamine is generated in proportion to the amount of either SARS-CoV-2 virus or anti-SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain-specific immunoglobulin antibodies (anti-RBD IgG antibodies). High sensitivity can be achieved in 5 h 15 min for the anti-RBD IgG antibody detection and 6 h 15 min for virus detection, although the assay can be run in "rapid" mode, which takes 1 h 45 min for the anti-RBD IgG antibody detection and 3 h 15 min for the virus. By spiking the anti-RBD IgG antibodies and virus in serum and saliva, we demonstrate that the assay can detect the anti-RBD IgG antibodies with a limit of detection (LOD) of 4.0 and 2.0 ng/mL in serum and saliva, respectively. For the virus, we can achieve an LOD of 8.5 × 105 RNA copies/mL and 8.8 × 105 RNA copies/mL in serum and saliva, respectively. Interestingly, this assay can be easily modified to detect myriad analytes of interest.
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- Qiming Shen
- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G2, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G2, Canada
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Chittagong, Chattogram 4331, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G2, Canada
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- Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (SZ), Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Nano-Biosensing Technology, Research Center for Biosensor and Nanotheranostic, International Health Science Innovation Center, School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (SZ), Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Nano-Biosensing Technology, Research Center for Biosensor and Nanotheranostic, International Health Science Innovation Center, School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, P. R. China
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G2, Canada
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Hossain F, Shen Q, Balasuriya N, Law JLM, Logan M, Houghton M, Tyrrell DL, Joyce MA, Serpe MJ. Utilization of a Glucometer Test Strip and Enzymatic Reactions to Quantify Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Spike RBD IgG Antibody and SARS-CoV-2 Virus in Saliva and Serum. Anal Chem 2023; 95:7620-7629. [PMID: 37150898 PMCID: PMC10178784 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c00481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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A sensor capable of quantifying both anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike receptor-binding domain (RBD) antibody levels and the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus in saliva and serum was developed. This was accomplished by exploiting the enzymatic reaction of maltose and orthophosphate (PO43-) in the presence of maltose phosphorylase to generate an equivalent amount of glucose that was detected using a commercial glucometer test strip and a potentiostat. Important for this approach is the ability to generate PO43- in an amount that is directly related to the concentration of the analytes. RBD-modified magnetic microparticles were used to capture anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike RBD antibodies, while particles modified with anti-SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid antibodies were used to capture SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein from inactivated virus samples. A magnet was used to isolate and purify the magnetic microparticles (with analyte attached), and alkaline phosphatase-conjugated secondary antibodies were bound to the analytes attached to the respective magnetic microparticles. Finally, through enzymatic reactions, specific amounts of PO43- (and subsequently glucose) were generated in proportion to the analyte concentration, which was then quantified using a commercial glucometer test strip. Utilizing glucose test strips makes the sensor relatively inexpensive, with a cost per test of ∼US $7 and ∼US $12 for quantifying anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike RBD antibody and SARS-CoV-2, respectively. Our sensor exhibited a limit of detection of 0.42 ng/mL for anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike RBD antibody, which is sensitive enough to quantify typical concentrations of antibodies in COVID-19-infected or vaccinated individuals (>1 μg/mL). The limit of detection for the SARS-CoV-2 virus is 300 pfu/mL (5.4 × 106 RNA copies/mL), which exceeds the performance recommended by the WHO (500 pfu/mL). In addition, the sensor exhibited good selectivity when challenged with competing analytes and could be used to quantify analytes in saliva and serum matrices with an accuracy of >94% compared to RT-qPCR.
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- Faisal Hossain
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G2, Canada
- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University
of Chittagong, Chattogram 4331, Bangladesh
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G2, Canada
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G2, Canada
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- Department
of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AlbertaT6G 2E1, Canada
- Li
Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Department
of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AlbertaT6G 2E1, Canada
- Li
Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Department
of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AlbertaT6G 2E1, Canada
- Li
Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Department
of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AlbertaT6G 2E1, Canada
- Li
Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Department
of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AlbertaT6G 2E1, Canada
- Li
Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G2, Canada
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Dawson R, Wands DIF, Logan M, Bremner G, Efklides S, Benn L, Henderson P, Grant H, Meredith J, Armstrong K, Wilson DC, Gerasimidis K, Alex G, Russell RK. Comparing Effectiveness of a Generic Oral Nutritional Supplement With Specialized Formula in the Treatment of Active Pediatric Crohn's Disease. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2022; 28:1859-1864. [PMID: 35259266 DOI: 10.1093/ibd/izac039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) is the recommended induction treatment of mild to moderate active pediatric Crohn's disease (CD). This study compared outcomes of 2 proprietary polymeric formulas. Treatment effectiveness was examined along with practical aspects of formula delivery and differences in estimated treatment costs. METHODS Data were retrospectively collected from patients with CD who received a generic oral nutritional supplement (Fortisip) across 2 centers (RCH, Melbourne and RHSC, Edinburgh). This was compared with a prospective cohort (RHC, Glasgow) that used a specialized formula (Modulen IBD). The data collected included patient demographics, remission rates, biochemical markers, administration method, and anthropometrics. The estimated treatment cost was performed by comparing price per kcal between each formula. RESULTS One hundred seventy-one patients were included (106 Fortisip, 65 Modulen IBD, 70 female; median age 13.3 yrs). No difference was demonstrated in remission rate (Fortisip n = 67 of 106 [63%] vs Modulen IBD n = 41 of 64 [64%], P = .89), nonadherence rate (Fortisip n = 7 of 106 [7%] vs Modulen IBD 3 of 64 [5%], P = .57) or method of administration (NGT Fortisip use n = 16 of 106 [12%] vs Modulen IBD 14 of 65 [22%]; P = .31). There was no difference in reduction of biochemical disease markers between the groups (C-reactive protein , P = .13; erythrocyte sedimentation rate, P = .49; fecal calprotectin, P = .94). However, there was a cost-saving of around £500/patient/course if the generic oral nutritional supplement was used. CONCLUSIONS The generic oral nutritional supplement and specialized formulas both had similar clinical effectiveness in induction of remission in pediatric CD. However, there is considerable cost-saving when using a generic oral nutritional supplement.
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- R Dawson
- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Clinical Nutrition, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Services, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Services, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
- Child Life and Health, University of Edinburgh, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
- Child Life and Health, University of Edinburgh, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Clinical Nutrition, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK
- Child Life and Health, University of Edinburgh, Royal Hospital for Children & Young people, Edinburgh, UK
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Lie M, Visram S, Cheetham M, Christie A, Hodgson P, Jasperse J, Logan M. Gateways not gatekeepers – reaching seldom-heard groups to gather public health community insights. Eur J Public Health 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckac130.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background
Each local authority in England must develop a Health and Wellbeing Strategy (HWS) in collaboration with NHS partners to plan and support delivery of local improvements in health and wellbeing. HWSs often draw on diverse sources but few are informed by consultative exercises involving citizens. South Tyneside Council in Northern England sought to ensure their new HWS was community-informed, specifically including seldom-heard groups and individuals. Specific objectives of this community insights research were to:
1.Target sampling and recruitment activities at typically marginalized, vulnerable or otherwise underrepresented groups
2.Explore the health and wellbeing-related views and priorities of these groups to address health inequalities
Methods
A mapping exercise was undertaken to identify organisations who might act as gatekeepers to accessing participants from underrepresented groups. Focus groups were held in settings-based venues where members would be comfortable and known to one another. Representatives of voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations often helped to co-facilitate the discussions.
Results
119 participants took part in 16 group discussions. Three were held online, two were outdoors, while 11 involved community venues where the groups regularly met. We reached older and younger people, minority ethnic groups, and vulnerable men and women, including residents who had experienced homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, offending, domestic violence and learning disabilities. Participants were largely concerned with the wider determinants of health (such as poverty, employment, and leisure spaces), shifting the narrative away from individual lifestyle factors that tend to be the focus of much public health discourse.
Conclusions
Gatekeepers from the VCS were essentially gateways, enabling us to include underrepresented voices in local consultation processes and generate new insights to inform the South Tyneside HWS.
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- M Lie
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Public Health, South Tyneside Council, South Shields, UK
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- Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Public Health, South Tyneside Council, South Shields, UK
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- Public Health, South Tyneside Council, South Shields, UK
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Siska W, Schultze AE, Ennulat D, Biddle K, Logan M, Adedeji AO, Arndt T, Aulbach A. Scientific and Regulatory Policy Committee Points to Consider: Integration of Clinical Pathology Data With Anatomic Pathology Data in Nonclinical Toxicology Studies. Vet Clin Pathol 2022; 51:311-329. [PMID: 35975895 DOI: 10.1111/vcp.13167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Integrating clinical pathology data with anatomic pathology data is a common practice when reporting findings in the context of nonclinical toxicity studies and aids in understanding and communicating the nonclinical safety profile of test articles in development. Appropriate pathology data integration requires knowledge of analyte and tissue biology, species differences, methods of specimen acquisition and analysis, study procedures, and an understanding of the potential causes and effects of a variety of pathophysiologic processes. Neglecting these factors can lead to inappropriate data integration or a missed opportunity to enhance understanding and communication of observed changes. In such cases, nonclinical safety information relevant to human safety risk assessment may be misrepresented or misunderstood. This "Points to Consider" manuscript presents general concepts regarding pathology data integration in nonclinical studies, considerations for avoiding potential oversights and errors in data integration, and focused discussion on topics relevant to data integration for several key organ systems, including liver, kidney, and cardiovascular systems.
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- Labcorp Drug Development, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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Siska W, Schultze AE, Ennulat D, Biddle K, Logan M, Adedeji AO, Arndt T, Aulbach AD. Scientific and Regulatory Policy Committee Points to Consider: Integration of Clinical Pathology Data With Anatomic Pathology Data in Nonclinical Toxicology Studies. Toxicol Pathol 2022; 50:808-826. [DOI: 10.1177/01926233221108887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Labcorp Drug Development, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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Logan M, MacKinder M, Clark CM, Kountouri A, Jere M, Ijaz UZ, Hansen R, McGrogan P, Russell RK, Gerasimidis K. Intestinal fatty acid binding protein is a disease biomarker in paediatric coeliac disease and Crohn's disease. BMC Gastroenterol 2022; 22:260. [PMID: 35606704 PMCID: PMC9125891 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-022-02334-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background There is a clinical need to develop biomarkers of small bowel damage in coeliac disease and Crohn’s disease. This study evaluated intestinal fatty acid binding protein (iFABP), a potential biomarker of small bowel damage, in children with coeliac disease and Crohn’s disease. Methods The concentration iFABP was measured in plasma and urine of children with ulcerative colitis, coeliac disease, and Crohn’s disease at diagnosis and from the latter two groups after treatment with gluten free diet (GFD) or exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN), respectively. Healthy children (Controls) were also recruited. Results 138 children were recruited. Plasma but not urinary iFABP was higher in patients with newly diagnosed coeliac disease than Controls (median [Q1, Q3] coeliac disease: 2104 pg/mL 1493, 2457] vs Controls: 938 pg/mL [616, 1140], p = 0.001). Plasma or urinary iFABP did not differ between patients with coeliac on GFD and Controls. Baseline iFABP in plasma decreased by 6 months on GFD (6mo GFD: 1238 pg/mL [952, 1618], p = 0.045). By 12 months this effect was lost, at which point 25% of patients with coeliac disease had detectable gluten in faeces, whilst tissue transglutaminase IgA antibodies (TGA) continued to decrease. At diagnosis, patients with Crohn’s disease had higher plasma iFABP levels than Controls (EEN Start: 1339 pg/mL [895, 1969] vs Controls: 938 pg/mL [616, 1140], p = 0.008). iFABP did not differ according to Crohn’s disease phenotype. Induction treatment with EEN tended to decrease (p = 0.072) iFABP in plasma which was no longer different to Controls (EEN End: 1114 pg/mL [689, 1400] vs Controls: 938 pg/mL [616, 1140], p = 0.164). Plasma or urinary iFABP did not differ in patients with ulcerative colitis from Controls (plasma iFABP, ulcerative colitis: 1309 pg/mL [1005, 1458] vs Controls: 938 pg/mL [616, 1140], p = 0.301; urinary iFABP ulcerative colitis: 38 pg/mg [29, 81] vs Controls: 53 pg/mg [27, 109], p = 0.605). Conclusions Plasma, but not urinary iFABP is a candidate biomarker with better fidelity in monitoring compliance during GFD than TGA. The role of plasma iFABP in Crohn’s disease is promising but warrants further investigation. Trial registration: Clinical Trials.gov, NCT02341248. Registered on 19/01/2015. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12876-022-02334-6.
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- Michael Logan
- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, New Lister Building, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, G31 2ER, UK
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- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, New Lister Building, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, G31 2ER, UK
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- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, New Lister Building, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, G31 2ER, UK
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- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, New Lister Building, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, G31 2ER, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, UK
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- Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Oakfield Avenue, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, 9 Sciennes, Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1LF, UK
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- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, New Lister Building, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, G31 2ER, UK.
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Vainberg N, Hadi R, Devlin A, Moloney A, Nabeel R, Copperthwaite K, O'Mahony S, Lannon F, Lee S, Turcu F, Siddiqu S, Murray T, Logan M, Kelada S, Gilligan P. Accuracy of Point-of-Care-Ultrasonography in Confirming Shoulder Reduction in Emergency Departments. Ir Med J 2022; 115:515. [PMID: 35279049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Aims Accurate identification of the successful reduction of a dislocated shoulder could avoid additional episodes of procedural sedation and repeated performance of X-rays. The objective of this study was to assess the diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care-ultrasound (POCUS) in the confirmation of a successful joint reduction in patients with shoulder dislocation. Methods This was a single-centre, prospective observational study set in an urban academic ED in Ireland, with a convenience sample of adult patients with shoulder dislocation on X-ray. Ultrasound was performed on participants before and after joint reduction using a posterior approach technique. The operator's confidence levels were recorded after image acquisition. Results Thirty-three subjects were recruited. All dislocations were correctly identified on pre-reduction US, indicating a sensitivity of 100% (CI 89.42 - 100). Post-reduction US confirmed successful reduction in 30 subjects that were subsequently reported as such on X-Ray, giving it a specificity of 100% (CI 88.43 - 100). Failure to achieve reduction was correctly identified on US in three cases, resulting in post-reduction US Sensitivity of 100% (CI 29.24 - 100) and 100% accuracy (CI 89.42 - 100). Conclusion This study has shown that POCUS, with a posterior approach technique, has 100% sensitivity and specificity in confirming successful shoulder reduction in the ED.
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- N Vainberg
- Emergency Department, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Emergency Department, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Emergency Department, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Emergency Department, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Emergency Department, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Emergency Department, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Emergency Department, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Emergency Department, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Emergency Department, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Emergency Department, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Emergency Department, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Emergency Department, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Emergency Department, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Emergency Department, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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Gkikas K, Logan M, Nichols B, Ijaz UZ, Clark CM, Svolos V, Gervais L, Duncan H, Garrick V, Curtis L, Buchanan E, Cardigan T, Armstrong L, Delahunty C, Flynn DM, Barclay AR, Tayler R, Milling S, Hansen R, Russell RK, Gerasimidis K. Dietary triggers of gut inflammation following exclusive enteral nutrition in children with Crohn's disease: a pilot study. BMC Gastroenterol 2021; 21:454. [PMID: 34861829 PMCID: PMC8642954 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-021-02029-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background The anti-inflammatory effect of exclusive enteral nutrition on the gut of children with Crohn’s disease is rapidly lost after food reintroduction. This study assessed disease dietary triggers following successful treatment with exclusive enteral nutrition. Methods Nutrient intake, dietary patterns and dietary biomarkers in faeces (gluten immunogenic peptides, undigestible starch, short chain fatty acids) were assessed in 14 children with Crohn’s disease during early food reintroduction, following exclusive enteral nutrition. Groups above (Group A) and below (Group B) the median levels of faecal calprotectin after food reintroduction were assigned for comparative analysis. Results Intakes of fibre, gluten-containing cereals and red and processed meat were significantly higher in Group A than Group B; (median [Q1, Q3], g/day; Fibre: 12.1 [11.2, 19.9] vs. 9.9 [7.6, 12.1], p = 0.03; Red and processed meat: 151 [66.7, 190] vs. 63.3 [21.7, 67], p = 0.02; gluten-containing cereals: 289 [207, 402] vs. 203 [61, 232], p = 0.035). A diet consisting of cereals and meat products was predictive (92% accuracy) of higher faecal calprotectin levels after food reintroduction. In faeces, butyrate levels, expressed as absolute concentration and relative abundance, were higher in Group A than Group B by 28.4 µmol/g (p = 0.015) and 6.4% (p = 0.008), respectively. Levels of gluten immunogenic peptide and starch in faeces did not differ between the two groups. Conclusions This pilot study identified potential dietary triggers of gut inflammation in children with Crohn’s disease after food reintroduction following treatment with exclusive enteral nutrition. Trial registration: Clinical trials.gov registration number: NCT02341248; Clinical trials.gov URL: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02341248 (retrospectively registered). Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12876-021-02029-4.
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- Konstantinos Gkikas
- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Paediatrics, Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, UK
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- Institute for Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, UK
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- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.
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Kohnken R, Himmel L, Logan M, Peterson R, Biswas S, Dunn C, LeRoy B. Symmetric Dimethylarginine Is a Sensitive Biomarker of Glomerular Injury in Rats. Toxicol Pathol 2021; 50:176-185. [PMID: 34634957 DOI: 10.1177/01926233211045341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Glomerular filtration rate is the gold-standard method for assessment of renal function but is rarely performed in routine toxicity studies. Standard serum biomarkers of renal function are insensitive and become elevated only with significant loss of organ function. Symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) is a ubiquitous analyte that is freely filtered by the glomerulus and can be detected in serum. It has shown utility for the detection of renal injury in dogs and cats in clinical veterinary practice, but the potential utility of SDMA to detect renal injury in preclinical species or toxicity studies has not been thoroughly investigated. We utilized a well-characterized glomerular toxicant, puromycin aminonucleoside, to induce podocyte injury and subsequent proteinuria in young male Sprague-Dawley rats. At the end of 1 or 2 weeks, blood, urine, and kidney tissue were collected for analysis. One week following a single 50 mg/kg dose, urea nitrogen, creatinine, and albumin mean values were within historical control ranges, while SDMA was increased. Glomerular changes in these animals included periodic acid-Schiff positive globules within podocytes, podocyte hypertrophy by light microscopy, and podocyte degeneration with effacement of foot processes by electron microscopy (EM). Taken together, our data indicate that SDMA may be a useful biomarker for early detection of glomerular toxicities in rats.
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- Preclinical Safety, AbbVie, North Chicago, IL, USA
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Law JLM, Logan M, Joyce MA, Landi A, Hockman D, Crawford K, Johnson J, LaChance G, Saffran HA, Shields J, Hobart E, Brassard R, Arutyunova E, Pabbaraju K, Croxen M, Tipples G, Lemieux MJ, Tyrrell DL, Houghton M. SARS-COV-2 recombinant Receptor-Binding-Domain (RBD) induces neutralizing antibodies against variant strains of SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV-1. Vaccine 2021; 39:5769-5779. [PMID: 34481699 PMCID: PMC8387217 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2021.08.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Revised: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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SARS-CoV-2 is the etiological agent of COVID19. There are currently several licensed vaccines approved for human use and most of them target the spike protein in the virion envelope to induce protective immunity. Recently, variants that spread more quickly have emerged. There is evidence that some of these variants are less sensitive to neutralization in vitro, but it is not clear whether they can evade vaccine induced protection. In this study, we tested SARS-CoV-2 spike RBD as a vaccine antigen and explored the effect of formulation with Alum/MPLA or AddaS03 adjuvants. Our results show that RBD induces high titers of neutralizing antibodies and activates strong cellular immune responses. There is also significant cross-neutralization of variants B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 and to a lesser extent, SARS-CoV-1. These results indicate that recombinant RBD can be a viable candidate as a stand-alone vaccine or as a booster shot to diversify our strategy for COVID19 protection.
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- John Lok Man Law
- Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
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- Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Alberta Precision Laboratories, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
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Kozan AA, Logan M, Parnham A, Liew M, Barrass B, Venugopal S, Biyani CS, Taylor J. Design and assessment of a penile fracture simulation model. Actas Urol Esp 2021; 45:S0210-4806(21)00118-2. [PMID: 34210510 DOI: 10.1016/j.acuro.2020.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 09/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To design and assess a novel penile fracture simulation model for teaching penile fracture repair. METHODS We used a validated circumcision simulator to create a model. Foreskin for a circumcision was divided into two halves. A transverse slit ("simulated fracture") was created on one part of the first half of the foreskin (mimicking "tunica") and was applied over the penile model. A red jelly tablet ("clot") was placed underneath the cut. A second full-length of foreskin was applied over it to cover the defect. The model was assessed by participants and expert faculty at the Urology Simulation Boot Camp. Evaluation was performed using a 5-point Likert Scale questionnaire. Data was analysed using Microsoft Excel and IBM SPSS Statistics V25. The intra-class correlation was calculated using a "One-way random model". RESULTS Twenty-two urology trainees and four experts participated in the evaluation. The majority of trainees strongly agreed (59%, n=13) the model is useful for training with experts similarly agreeing in 75% of cases. The appearance of penile fracture was considered good by both trainees (68%, n=14) and faculty (75%). Overall, the ability of the model to represent a realistic simulation of the task was considered excellent by 23% of participants and good by 64%. Personal confidence after simulation in managing a similar situation was considered high among trainees. The main difficulties reported were related to fascial planes and urethra. CONCLUSION This is the first simulation model for penile fracture repair and has demonstrated face validity at a national urology bootcamp.
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- A A Kozan
- Department of Urology, Hull University Teaching Hospital, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, Reino Unido
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- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Department of Medical Education, Leeds, Reino Unido
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- Department of Urology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, Reino Unido
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- Department of Urology, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Wigan, Reino Unido
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- Luton & Dunstable University Hospital, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Department of Urology, Luton, Reino Unido
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- Department of Urology, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital NHS Trust, Liverpool, Reino Unido
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- Department of Urology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, Reino Unido.
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- Department of Urology, Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert, Escocia
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Deshpande S, Krishnan R, Logan M, Mizzoni C, Kobylecky E, Dalle Fusine I, Lum R, Rhodes C, Pigeau G. Development and qualification of a standardized flow cytometry panel for the characterization of car-t cell products across sites. Cytotherapy 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s1465324921006022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Berridge CT, Kailavasan M, Logan M, Johnson J, Biyani CS, Taylor J. A training model to teach early management of priapism. Actas Urol Esp 2021; 45:220-224. [PMID: 33541743 DOI: 10.1016/j.acuro.2020.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Revised: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ischaemic priapism is a urological emergency with early treatment required to prevent irreversible loss of erectile function. Corporal aspiration is the first step in management. Currently, there are no satisfactory training models to develop skills in a controlled environment. We have therefore developed a novel training model to teach trainees the steps of penile aspiration in a safe and representative way. MATERIALS AND METHODS We have developed a priapism model using an old catheterisation teaching model. Face validity of the model was assessed by participants and experienced urologists teaching on a urology boot camp. All had managed at least 5 cases of actual priapism. Responses were reported using a 5-point Likert Scale. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS Statistics V25. The intra-class correlation was calculated using a «One-way Random model». RESULTS Eleven urologists and seven trainees participated in the evaluation. The model appearance was reported as the best simulation trait of the priapism model. Tactile feedback from needle insertion for aspiration was also felt to be realistic with 72.6% reporting it as «Good» or «very good» and 85.7% reported the model to be realistic for needle insertion. Intra-class correlation amongst experts was 0.552. Majority of trainees (83.3%) reported a realistic simulation. All evaluators agreed or strongly agreed that the model provided a good simulated experience that would be useful in training. CONCLUSION Our model provides a realistic simulation of corporal aspiration. It can be used repeatedly. Overall, the proposed model appears to be a promising tool for training junior doctors in the initial management of ischaemic priapism.
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- Bleicester General Hospital, Leicester, Reino Unido
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- Medical Education, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, Reino Unido
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- Medical Education, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, Reino Unido
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- Medical Education, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, Reino Unido.
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- Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Escocia, Reino Unido
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Hennessy M, Ryan D, Clarke S, Higgins C, Logan M, O’Brien E, Morgan R. Optimal Timing of CT Scanning in the Rapid Access Lung Cancer Clinic. Ir Med J 2020; 113:121. [PMID: 32924372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Aims To investigate whether a ‘CT first’ approach to Rapid Access Lung Cancer Clinic (RALC) review could be feasible in an Irish context. Methods A retrospective review of our institution’s Lung Cancer Database was performed. All RALC first attendances from 2012-2018 were identified. Timing of CT was assessed as well as CT imaging findings. Results Total first attendances in this period were 2372, of whom 91% had CT thorax as part of their evaluation. 866 patients (37%) were diagnosed with lung cancer, all had an abnormal CT. 1290 patients (54%) underwent CT but did not have lung cancer after clinical work up. 34% of patients diagnosed with Lung Cancer had their CT scan post RALC. Time to diagnosis was longer in those who had post RALC CT (34.5 versus 21 days) Conclusion CT scanning plays a vital role in the RALC pathway. Initial delays in obtaining CT can result in delayed time to diagnosis. These findings warrant close consideration when devising future national lung cancer policy.
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- M Hennessy
- Dept of Medical Oncology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin
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- Dept of Respiratory Medicine, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin
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- Dept of Respiratory Medicine, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin
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- Cancer Data Department, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin
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- Dept of Radiology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin
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- Dept of Respiratory Medicine, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin
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- Dept of Respiratory Medicine, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin
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Thredgold L, Gaskin S, Heath L, Pisaniello D, Logan M, Baxter C. Understanding skin absorption of common aldehyde vapours from exposure during hazardous material incidents. J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol 2020; 30:537-546. [PMID: 30770841 DOI: 10.1038/s41370-019-0127-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2018] [Revised: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 11/16/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The toxic release of aldehyde vapours during a hazardous material (HAZMAT) incident primarily results in respiratory concerns for the unprotected public. However, skin absorption may be an important concurrent exposure route that is poorly understood for this scenario. This study provides experimental data on the skin absorption properties of common aldehydes used in industry, including acetaldehyde, acrolein, benzaldehyde and formaldehyde, in gaseous or vapour form using an adapted in vitro technique. Two of the four tested aldehydes were found to penetrate the skin in appreciable amounts following 30-min exposure at HAZMAT relevant atmospheric concentrations: acetaldehyde (5.29 ± 3.24 µg/cm2) and formaldehyde (3.45 ± 2.58 µg/cm2). Whereas only low levels of acrolein (0.480 ± 0.417 µg/cm2) and benzaldehyde (1.46 ± 0.393 µg/cm2) skin penetration was noted. The aldehydes demonstrated differing levels of interaction with fabric. Formaldehyde and acetaldehyde adsorbed strongly to denim, whereas benzaldehyde and acrolein displayed no sink properties. However, denim was shown to be an initial protective barrier and reduced penetration outcomes for all aldehydes. This study provides important information to assist first responders and confirms the relevance of using physicochemical properties (e.g. solubility, molecular weight, partition coefficient) to predict skin permeation potential in the absence of empirical data during HAZMAT incidents involving different types of aldehydes.
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- Leigh Thredgold
- Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
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- Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Research and Scientific Branch, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Logan M, Gkikas K, Svolos V, Nichols B, Milling S, Gaya DR, Seenan JP, Macdonald J, Hansen R, Ijaz UZ, Russell RK, Gerasimidis K. Analysis of 61 exclusive enteral nutrition formulas used in the management of active Crohn's disease-new insights into dietary disease triggers. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2020; 51:935-947. [PMID: 32249975 PMCID: PMC8653890 DOI: 10.1111/apt.15695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2019] [Revised: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 03/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) is an effective treatment for Crohn's disease. AIMS To investigate the hypothesis that ingredients of EEN formulas are unlikely to initiate a disease flare and that their dietary elimination is not essential for disease amelioration. METHODS We performed compositional analysis of EEN formulas with evidence of efficacy in management of active Crohn's disease. Macronutrient content was compared against the dietary reference values (DRV), the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) and intake of Crohn's disease children. Food additives were cross-referenced against the FAO/WHO database. RESULTS Sixty-one formulas were identified with variable composition (carbohydrates [22.8%-89.3%], protein [7.8%-30.1%], fat [0%-52.5%]). Maltodextrin, milk protein and vegetable/plant oils were the commonest macronutrient sources. Their n-6:n-3 fatty acid ratio varied from 0.25 to 46.5. 56 food additives were identified (median per formula: 11). All formulas were lactose-free, gluten-free, and 82% lacked fibre. The commonest food additives were emulsifiers, stabilisers, antioxidants, acidity regulators and thickeners. Food additives, implicated in Crohn's disease aetiology, were present in formulas (modified starches [100%], carrageenan [22%], carboxymethyl cellulose [13%] and polysorbate 80 [5%]). Remission rates did not differ between EEN formulas with and without those food additives. Analysis including only formulas from randomised controlled trials (RCTs) retained in the latest Cochrane meta-analysis produced similar findings. EEN formulas contained less energy from saturated fat than NDNS intake. CONCLUSION We have identified food ingredients which are present in EEN formulas that are effective in Crohn's disease and challenge perceptions that these ingredients might be harmful.
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- Michael Logan
- Human NutritionSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and NursingUniversity of GlasgowGlasgow Royal InfirmaryGlasgowUK,Civil EngineeringSchool of EngineeringUniversity of GlasgowGlasgowUK
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- Human NutritionSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and NursingUniversity of GlasgowGlasgow Royal InfirmaryGlasgowUK
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- Human NutritionSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and NursingUniversity of GlasgowGlasgow Royal InfirmaryGlasgowUK
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- Human NutritionSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and NursingUniversity of GlasgowGlasgow Royal InfirmaryGlasgowUK
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- Institute for Infection, Immunity and InflammationUniversity of GlasgowGlasgowUK
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- Department of GastroenterologyGlasgow Royal InfirmaryGlasgowUK
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- Department of GastroenterologyQueen Elizabeth University HospitalNHS Greater Glasgow & ClydeGlasgowUK
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- Department of GastroenterologyQueen Elizabeth University HospitalNHS Greater Glasgow & ClydeGlasgowUK
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- Department of Paediatric GastroenterologyRoyal Hospital for ChildrenGlasgowUK
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- Civil EngineeringSchool of EngineeringUniversity of GlasgowGlasgowUK
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- Department of Paediatric GastroenterologyRoyal Hospital for ChildrenGlasgowUK
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- Human NutritionSchool of Medicine, Dentistry and NursingUniversity of GlasgowGlasgow Royal InfirmaryGlasgowUK
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Gaskin S, Thredgold L, Pisaniello D, Logan M, Baxter C. Is the skin an important exposure route for workers during cyanogen fumigation? Pest Manag Sci 2020; 76:1443-1447. [PMID: 31639266 DOI: 10.1002/ps.5657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Revised: 09/16/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cyanogen is a toxic flammable gas used as a fumigant in numerous industries. Occupational exposure to cyanogen can occur during its production and use. The most serious human health risk from exposure to cyanogen is via the respiratory system. However, there is also potential for skin exposure in many workplace situations. The extent of skin absorption under occupational exposure scenarios has not been directly assessed. Understanding skin uptake potential may inform risk assessment and exposure control measures. RESULTS We describe an in vitro experimental system using human epidermis and dynamic atmosphere exposure to cyanogen to mimic potential workplace exposures. The influence of clothing and ventilation on skin permeation outcomes were also assessed. No evidence of transdermal permeation was found at 100 or 1000 ppm exposures, while permeation of 0.99 ± 0.38 μg cm-2 was observed after 60 min exposure to 10 000 ppm. Fabric on skin and skin ventilation had no additional influence on transdermal permeation compared with naked skin, but fabric provided a reservoir for potential secondary exposures. CONCLUSION Results show dermal uptake following cyanogen exposure is possible, but only at very high atmospheric concentrations (10 000 ppm after >15 min exposure). Importantly, this could have implications for fumigant applicators who may only be wearing personal respiratory protection. These empirical data may be used in conjunction with other relevant toxicological information in determining whether a Skin Notation is warranted for Workplace Exposure Standard setting. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Sharyn Gaskin
- School of Public Health, Adelaide Exposure Science and Health, University of Adelaide, Thebarton, SA, Australia
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- School of Public Health, Adelaide Exposure Science and Health, University of Adelaide, Thebarton, SA, Australia
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- School of Public Health, Adelaide Exposure Science and Health, University of Adelaide, Thebarton, SA, Australia
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- Research and Scientific Branch, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Defence, Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office, US Government, Alexandria, VA, USA
- Emergency Response TIPS, LLC, Alexandria, VA, USA
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Hall M, Logan M, Ligon GS, Derrick DC. Do Machines Replicate Humans? Toward a Unified Understanding of Radicalizing Content on the Open Social Web. Policy Internet 2020; 12:109-138. [PMID: 38023688 PMCID: PMC10647225 DOI: 10.1002/poi3.223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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The advent of the Internet inadvertently augmented the functioning and success of violent extremist organizations. Terrorist organizations like the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) use the Internet to project their message to a global audience. The majority of research and practice on web-based terrorist propaganda uses human coders to classify content, raising serious concerns such as burnout, mental stress, and reliability of the coded data. More recently, technology platforms and researchers have started to examine the online content using automated classification procedures. However, there are questions about the robustness of automated procedures, given insufficient research comparing and contextualizing the difference between human and machine coding. This article compares output of three text analytics packages with that of human coders on a sample of one hundred nonindexed web pages associated with ISIS. We find that prevalent topics (e.g., holy war) are accurately detected by the three packages whereas nuanced concepts (Lone Wolf attacks) are generally missed. Our findings suggest that naïve approaches of standard applications do not approximate human understanding, and therefore consumption, of radicalizing content. Before radicalizing content can be automatically detected, we need a closer approximation to human understanding.
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Akache B, Deschatelets L, Harrison BA, Dudani R, Stark FC, Jia Y, Landi A, Law JLM, Logan M, Hockman D, Kundu J, Tyrrell DL, Krishnan L, Houghton M, McCluskie MJ. Effect of Different Adjuvants on the Longevity and Strength of Humoral and Cellular Immune Responses to the HCV Envelope Glycoproteins. Vaccines (Basel) 2019; 7:vaccines7040204. [PMID: 31816920 PMCID: PMC6963754 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines7040204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Revised: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 11/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Infection by Hepatitis C virus (HCV) can lead to liver cirrhosis/hepatocellular carcinoma and remains a major cause of serious disease morbidity and mortality worldwide. However, current treatment regimens remain inaccessible to most patients, particularly in developing countries, and, therefore, the development of a novel vaccine capable of protecting subjects from chronic infection by HCV could greatly reduce the rates of HCV infection, subsequent liver pathogenesis, and in some cases death. Herein, we evaluated two different semi-synthetic archaeosome formulations as an adjuvant to the E1/E2 HCV envelope protein in a murine model and compared antigen-specific humoral (levels of anti-E1/E2 IgG and HCV pseudoparticle neutralization) and cellular responses (numbers of antigen-specific cytokine-producing T cells) to those generated with adjuvant formulations composed of mimetics of commercial adjuvants including a squalene oil-in-water emulsion, aluminum hydroxide/monophosphoryl lipid A (MPLA) and liposome/MPLA/QS-21. In addition, we measured the longevity of these responses, tracking humoral, and cellular responses up to 6 months following vaccination. Overall, we show that the strength and longevity of anti-HCV responses can be influenced by adjuvant selection. In particular, a simple admixed sulfated S-lactosylarchaeol (SLA) archaeosome formulation generated strong levels of HCV neutralizing antibodies and polyfunctional antigen-specific CD4 T cells producing multiple cytokines such as IFN-γ, TNF-α, and IL-2. While liposome/MPLA/QS-21 as adjuvant generated superior cellular responses, the SLA E1/E2 admixed formulation was superior or equivalent to the other tested formulations in all immune parameters tested.
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- Bassel Akache
- National Research Council Canada, Human Health Therapeutics, 1200 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON K1T 0H1, Canada; (B.A.); (L.D.); (B.A.H.); (R.D.); (F.C.S.); (Y.J.); (L.K.)
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- National Research Council Canada, Human Health Therapeutics, 1200 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON K1T 0H1, Canada; (B.A.); (L.D.); (B.A.H.); (R.D.); (F.C.S.); (Y.J.); (L.K.)
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- National Research Council Canada, Human Health Therapeutics, 1200 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON K1T 0H1, Canada; (B.A.); (L.D.); (B.A.H.); (R.D.); (F.C.S.); (Y.J.); (L.K.)
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- National Research Council Canada, Human Health Therapeutics, 1200 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON K1T 0H1, Canada; (B.A.); (L.D.); (B.A.H.); (R.D.); (F.C.S.); (Y.J.); (L.K.)
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- National Research Council Canada, Human Health Therapeutics, 1200 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON K1T 0H1, Canada; (B.A.); (L.D.); (B.A.H.); (R.D.); (F.C.S.); (Y.J.); (L.K.)
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- National Research Council Canada, Human Health Therapeutics, 1200 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON K1T 0H1, Canada; (B.A.); (L.D.); (B.A.H.); (R.D.); (F.C.S.); (Y.J.); (L.K.)
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, 6-010 Katz Group-Rexall Centre for Health Research, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1, Canada; (A.L.); (J.L.M.L.); (M.L.); (D.H.); (J.K.); (D.L.T.); (M.H.)
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, 6-010 Katz Group-Rexall Centre for Health Research, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1, Canada; (A.L.); (J.L.M.L.); (M.L.); (D.H.); (J.K.); (D.L.T.); (M.H.)
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, 6-010 Katz Group-Rexall Centre for Health Research, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1, Canada; (A.L.); (J.L.M.L.); (M.L.); (D.H.); (J.K.); (D.L.T.); (M.H.)
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, 6-010 Katz Group-Rexall Centre for Health Research, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1, Canada; (A.L.); (J.L.M.L.); (M.L.); (D.H.); (J.K.); (D.L.T.); (M.H.)
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, 6-010 Katz Group-Rexall Centre for Health Research, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1, Canada; (A.L.); (J.L.M.L.); (M.L.); (D.H.); (J.K.); (D.L.T.); (M.H.)
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, 6-010 Katz Group-Rexall Centre for Health Research, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1, Canada; (A.L.); (J.L.M.L.); (M.L.); (D.H.); (J.K.); (D.L.T.); (M.H.)
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- National Research Council Canada, Human Health Therapeutics, 1200 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON K1T 0H1, Canada; (B.A.); (L.D.); (B.A.H.); (R.D.); (F.C.S.); (Y.J.); (L.K.)
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, 6-010 Katz Group-Rexall Centre for Health Research, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1, Canada; (A.L.); (J.L.M.L.); (M.L.); (D.H.); (J.K.); (D.L.T.); (M.H.)
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- National Research Council Canada, Human Health Therapeutics, 1200 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON K1T 0H1, Canada; (B.A.); (L.D.); (B.A.H.); (R.D.); (F.C.S.); (Y.J.); (L.K.)
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Aulbach A, Vitsky A, Arndt T, Ramaiah L, Logan M, Siska W, Cregar L, Tripathi N, Adedeji A, Provencher A, Gupta A, Jordan H, Bounous D, Boone L. Overview and considerations for the reporting of clinical pathology interpretations in nonclinical toxicology studies. Vet Clin Pathol 2019; 48:389-399. [DOI: 10.1111/vcp.12772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Covance Laboratories Inc. Madison WI USA
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- Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. Duluth GA USA
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Aulbach A, Vitsky A, Arndt T, Ramaiah L, Logan M, Siska W, Cregar L, Tripathi N, Adedeji A, Provencher A, Gupta A, Jordan H, Bounous D, Boone L. Interpretative considerations for clinical pathology findings in nonclinical toxicology studies. Vet Clin Pathol 2019; 48:383-388. [PMID: 31549731 DOI: 10.1111/vcp.12773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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The interpretation of clinical pathology results from nonclinical safety studies is a fundamental component in hazard identification of new drug candidates. The ever-increasing complexity of nonclinical safety studies and sophistication of modern analytical methods have made the interpretation of clinical pathology information by a highly trained subject matter expert imperative. Certain interpretive techniques are particularly effective in the identification and characterization of clinical pathology effects. The purpose of this manuscript is to provide an overview of contemporary interpretive practices for clinical pathology results and to provide nonbinding recommendations aimed at improving consistency, quality, and overall value of clinical pathology interpretations generated in support of nonclinical toxicology studies.
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- Covance Laboratories Inc., Madison, WI, USA
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- Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc., Duluth, GA, USA
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Logan M, Clark CM, Ijaz UZ, Gervais L, Duncan H, Garrick V, Curtis L, Buchanan E, Cardigan T, Armstrong L, Delahunty C, Flynn DM, Barclay AR, Tayler R, McDonald E, Milling S, Hansen RK, Gerasimidis K, Russell RK. The reduction of faecal calprotectin during exclusive enteral nutrition is lost rapidly after food re-introduction. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2019; 50:664-674. [PMID: 31342536 PMCID: PMC6772069 DOI: 10.1111/apt.15425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Revised: 06/10/2019] [Accepted: 06/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Faecal calprotectin decreases during exclusive enteral nutrition in children with active Crohn's disease. It is unknown how faecal calprotectin changes during food re-introduction and the influence of maintenance enteral nutrition. AIMS To study changes to faecal calprotectin during exclusive enteral nutrition and at food reintroduction, and explore associations with maintenance enteral nutrition. METHODS Children with Crohn's disease were followed during exclusive enteral nutrition and during food-reintroduction. Faecal calprotectin was measured before, at 33 and 54 days of exclusive enteral nutrition, and at 17, 52 and 72 days after food-reintroduction. Maintenance enteral nutrition use was recorded with estimated weight food diaries. Data are presented with medians and Q1:Q3. RESULTS Sixty-six patients started exclusive enteral nutrition and 41 (62%) achieved clinical remission (weighted paediatric Crohn's disease activity index <12.5). Baseline faecal calprotectin (mg/kg) decreased after 4 and 8 weeks of exclusive enteral nutrition (Start: 1433 [Q1: 946, Q3: 1820] vs 33 days: 844 [314, 1438] vs 54 days: 453 [165, 1100]; P < .001). Within 17 days of food reintroduction, faecal calprotectin increased to 953 [Q1: 519, Q3: 1611] and by 52 days to 1094 [660, 1625] (both P < .02). Fifteen of 41 (37%) children in remission used maintenance enteral nutrition (333 kcal or 18% of energy intake). At 17 days of food reintroduction, faecal calprotectin was lower in maintenance enteral nutrition users than non-users (651 [Q1: 271, Q3: 1781] vs 1238 [749, 2102], P = .049) and correlated inversely with maintenance enteral nutrition volume (rho: -0.573, P = .041), kcals (rho: -0.584, P = .036) and % energy intake (rho: -0.649, P = .016). Maintenance enteral nutrition use was not associated with longer periods of remission (P = .7). Faecal calprotectin at the end of exclusive enteral nutrition did not predict length of remission. CONCLUSIONS The effect of exclusive enteral nutrition on faecal calprotectin is diminished early during food reintroduction. Maintenance enteral nutrition at ~18% of energy intake is associated with a lower faecal calprotectin at the early phase of food reintroduction but is ineffective in maintaining longer term remission.
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- Michael Logan
- Civil Engineering, School of EngineeringUniversity of GlasgowGlasgowUK,Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, Dentistry and NursingUniversity of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal InfirmaryGlasgowUK
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- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, Dentistry and NursingUniversity of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal InfirmaryGlasgowUK
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- Civil Engineering, School of EngineeringUniversity of GlasgowGlasgowUK
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- Department of Paediatric GastroenterologyRoyal Hospital for ChildrenGlasgowUK
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- Department of Paediatric GastroenterologyRoyal Hospital for ChildrenGlasgowUK
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- Department of Paediatric GastroenterologyRoyal Hospital for ChildrenGlasgowUK
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- Department of Paediatric GastroenterologyRoyal Hospital for ChildrenGlasgowUK
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- Department of Paediatric GastroenterologyRoyal Hospital for ChildrenGlasgowUK
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- Department of Paediatric GastroenterologyRoyal Hospital for ChildrenGlasgowUK
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- Department of Paediatric GastroenterologyRoyal Hospital for ChildrenGlasgowUK
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- Department of Paediatric GastroenterologyRoyal Hospital for ChildrenGlasgowUK
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- Department of Paediatric GastroenterologyRoyal Hospital for ChildrenGlasgowUK
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- Institute for Infection, Immunity and InflammationUniversity of GlasgowGlasgowUK
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- Institute for Infection, Immunity and InflammationUniversity of GlasgowGlasgowUK
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- Department of Paediatric GastroenterologyRoyal Hospital for ChildrenGlasgowUK
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- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, Dentistry and NursingUniversity of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal InfirmaryGlasgowUK
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- Department of Paediatric GastroenterologyRoyal Hospital for ChildrenGlasgowUK
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Gaskin S, Heath L, Pisaniello D, Logan M, Baxter C. Skin permeation of oxides of nitrogen and sulfur from short-term exposure scenarios relevant to hazardous material incidents. Sci Total Environ 2019; 665:937-943. [PMID: 30893753 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.02.205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2018] [Revised: 12/19/2018] [Accepted: 02/13/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Permeation of oxides of nitrogen and sulfur gases through skin and the consequences of dermal exposure are still poorly understood. We measured the penetration profile of three common industrial gases through skin, for short-term exposures relevant to HAZMAT scenarios. Time variations of gas concentration, clothing effects, temperature and humidity on epidermal absorption and penetration were assessed. Fabric off-gassing profiles were also investigated. The results show oxides of nitrogen (NO and NO2) at airborne concentrations up to lethal inhalation levels (e.g. 3000 ppm) have little skin penetration ability. Skin absorption and reservoir effects were noted. Skin exposed to SO2 (3000 ppm/30 min) shows negligible skin absorption or penetration. Fabric on skin marginally increased SO2 absorption and subsequent ventilation did not reduce the absorbed fraction. Increased temperature and humidity had limited additional effect on skin penetration. Importantly, clothing demonstrated sink properties, especially for SO2. Short-term skin exposure relevant to accidents will not significantly contribute to body burden. The greatest concern will likely be off-gassing of chemical-laden fabric for asthma suffers. The risk-based management approach is to avoid potential secondary inhalation from fabric off-gassing by removal of outer layer of bulky clothing. Decontamination and moving into an area of enhanced ventilation may also be advised.
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- Sharyn Gaskin
- School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
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- School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Research and Scientific Branch, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Defence, Technical Support Working Group, Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office, US Government, Virginia, USA; Emergency Response TIPS, LLC, Virginia, USA
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Ormsby MJ, Logan M, Johnson SA, McIntosh A, Fallata G, Papadopoulou R, Papachristou E, Hold GL, Hansen R, Ijaz UZ, Russell RK, Gerasimidis K, Wall DM. Inflammation associated ethanolamine facilitates infection by Crohn's disease-linked adherent-invasive Escherichia coli. EBioMedicine 2019; 43:325-332. [PMID: 31036531 PMCID: PMC6557746 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2019.03.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2018] [Revised: 03/21/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The predominance of specific bacteria such as adherent-invasive Escherichia coli (AIEC) within the Crohn's disease (CD) intestine remains poorly understood with little evidence uncovered to support a selective pressure underlying their presence. Intestinal ethanolamine is however readily accessible during periods of intestinal inflammation, and enables pathogens to outcompete the host microbiota under such circumstances. METHODS Quantitative RT-PCR (qRT-PCR) to determine expression of genes central to ethanolamine metabolism; transmission electron microscopy to detect presence of bacterial microcompartments (MCPs); in vitro infections of both murine and human macrophage cell lines examining intracellular replication of the AIEC-type strain LF82 and clinical E. coli isolates in the presence of ethanolamine; determination of E. coli ethanolamine utilization (eut) operon transcription in faecal samples from healthy patients, patients with active CD and the same patients in remission following treatment. RESULTS Growth on the intestinal short chain fatty acid propionic acid (PA) stimulates significantly increased transcription of the eut operon (fold change relative to glucose: >16.9; p-value <.01). Additionally ethanolamine was accessible to intra-macrophage AIEC and stimulated significant increases in growth intracellularly when it was added extracellularly at concentrations comparable to those in the human intestine. Finally, qRT-PCR indicated that expression of the E. coli eut operon was increased in children with active CD compared to healthy controls (fold change increase: >4.72; P < .02). After clinical remission post-exclusive enteral nutrition treatment, the same CD patients exhibited significantly reduced eut expression (Pre vs Post fold change decrease: >15.64; P < .01). INTERPRETATION Our data indicates a role for ethanolamine metabolism in selecting for AIEC that are consistently overrepresented in the CD intestine. The increased E. coli metabolism of ethanolamine seen in the intestine during active CD, and its decrease during remission, indicates ethanolamine use may be a key factor in shaping the intestinal microbiome in CD patients, particularly during times of inflammation. FUND: This work was funded by Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) grants BB/K008005/1 & BB/P003281/1 to DMW; by a Tenovus Scotland grant to MJO; by Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity, Nestle Health Sciences, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and Catherine McEwan Foundation grants awarded to KG; and by a Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) fellowship (NE/L011956/1) to UZI. The IBD team at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow are supported by the Catherine McEwan Foundation and Yorkhill IBD fund. RKR and RH are supported by NHS Research Scotland Senior fellowship awards.
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- Michael J Ormsby
- Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, Sir Graeme Davies Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8TA, United Kingdom
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- School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Rankine Building, 79-85 Oakfield Ave, Glasgow G12 8LT, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, Sir Graeme Davies Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8TA, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, Sir Graeme Davies Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8TA, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, Sir Graeme Davies Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8TA, United Kingdom
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- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow G31 2ER, United Kingdom
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- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow G31 2ER, United Kingdom
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- Microbiome Research Centre, St George and Sutherland Clinical School, UNSW, Australia
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children, 1345 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 4TF, United Kingdom
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- School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Rankine Building, 79-85 Oakfield Ave, Glasgow G12 8LT, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children, 1345 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 4TF, United Kingdom
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- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow G31 2ER, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, Sir Graeme Davies Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8TA, United Kingdom.
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Khera T, Behrendt P, Bankwitz D, Brown RJP, Todt D, Doepke M, Khan AG, Schulze K, Law J, Logan M, Hockman D, Wong JAJX, Dold L, Gonzalez-Motos V, Spengler U, Viejo-Borbolla A, Ströh LJ, Krey T, Tarr AW, Steinmann E, Manns MP, Klein F, Guzman CA, Marcotrigiano J, Houghton M, Pietschmann T. Functional and immunogenic characterization of diverse HCV glycoprotein E2 variants. J Hepatol 2019; 70:593-602. [PMID: 30439392 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2018.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2018] [Revised: 10/04/2018] [Accepted: 11/02/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Induction of cross-reactive antibodies targeting conserved epitopes of the envelope proteins E1E2 is a key requirement for an hepatitis C virus vaccine. Conserved epitopes like the viral CD81-binding site are targeted by rare broadly neutralizing antibodies. However, these viral segments are occluded by variable regions and glycans. We aimed to identify antigens exposing conserved epitopes and to characterize their immunogenicity. METHODS We created hepatitis C virus variants with mutated glycosylation sites and/or hypervariable region 1 (HVR1). Exposure of the CD81 binding site and conserved epitopes was quantified by soluble CD81 and antibody interaction and neutralization assays. E2 or E1-E2 heterodimers with mutations causing epitope exposure were used to immunize mice. Vaccine-induced antibodies were examined and compared with patient-derived antibodies. RESULTS Mutant viruses bound soluble CD81 and antibodies targeting the CD81 binding site with enhanced efficacy. Mice immunized with E2 or E1E2 heterodimers incorporating these modifications mounted strong, cross-binding, and non-interfering antibodies. E2-induced antibodies neutralized the autologous virus but they were not cross-neutralizing. CONCLUSIONS Viruses lacking the HVR1 and selected glycosylation sites expose the CD81 binding site and cross-neutralization antibody epitopes. Recombinant E2 proteins carrying these modifications induce strong cross-binding but not cross-neutralizing antibodies. LAY SUMMARY Conserved viral epitopes can be made considerably more accessible for binding of potently neutralizing antibodies by deletion of hypervariable region 1 and selected glycosylation sites. Recombinant E2 proteins carrying these mutations are unable to elicit cross-neutralizing antibodies suggesting that exposure of conserved epitopes is not sufficient to focus antibody responses on production of cross-neutralizing antibodies.
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- Tanvi Khera
- Institute of Experimental Virology, TWINCORE, Centre for Experimental and Clinical Infection Research; a Joint Venture between the Medical School Hannover (MHH) and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Virology, TWINCORE, Centre for Experimental and Clinical Infection Research; a Joint Venture between the Medical School Hannover (MHH) and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), Hannover, Germany; Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endocrinology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany; German Centre for Infection Research (DZIF), partner site Hannover-Braunschweig, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Virology, TWINCORE, Centre for Experimental and Clinical Infection Research; a Joint Venture between the Medical School Hannover (MHH) and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Virology, TWINCORE, Centre for Experimental and Clinical Infection Research; a Joint Venture between the Medical School Hannover (MHH) and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Virology, TWINCORE, Centre for Experimental and Clinical Infection Research; a Joint Venture between the Medical School Hannover (MHH) and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), Hannover, Germany; Department of Molecular and Medical Virology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Virology, TWINCORE, Centre for Experimental and Clinical Infection Research; a Joint Venture between the Medical School Hannover (MHH) and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), Hannover, Germany
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- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892-9806, USA
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- Department of Vaccinology and Applied Microbiology, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Institute of Virology, Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC), University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany; German Centre for Infection Research (DZIF), partner site Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine 1, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Virology, Hannover Medical School, 30625 Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Virology, Hannover Medical School, 30625 Hannover, Germany; German Centre for Infection Research (DZIF), partner site Hannover-Braunschweig, Germany
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- NIHR Nottingham Digestive Diseases Biomedical Research Centre and School of Life Sciences, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Institute of Experimental Virology, TWINCORE, Centre for Experimental and Clinical Infection Research; a Joint Venture between the Medical School Hannover (MHH) and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), Hannover, Germany; German Centre for Infection Research (DZIF), partner site Hannover-Braunschweig, Germany; Department of Molecular and Medical Virology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endocrinology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany; German Centre for Infection Research (DZIF), partner site Hannover-Braunschweig, Germany
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- Institute of Virology, Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC), University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany; German Centre for Infection Research (DZIF), partner site Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Vaccinology and Applied Microbiology, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Braunschweig, Germany
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- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892-9806, USA
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Institute of Experimental Virology, TWINCORE, Centre for Experimental and Clinical Infection Research; a Joint Venture between the Medical School Hannover (MHH) and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), Hannover, Germany; German Centre for Infection Research (DZIF), partner site Hannover-Braunschweig, Germany.
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Reid D, Riches B, Rowan A, Logan M. Expedient destruction of organic peroxides including triacetone triperoxide (TATP) in emergency situations. J Chem Health Saf 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jchas.2018.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Gaskin S, Thredgold L, Heath L, Pisaniello D, Logan M, Baxter C. Empirical data in support of a skin notation for methyl chloride. J Occup Environ Hyg 2018; 15:569-572. [PMID: 29708856 DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2018.1470636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2018] [Revised: 04/12/2018] [Accepted: 04/24/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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This article presents the first empirical experimental data on the skin absorption of methyl chloride gas using an in vitro technique and human skin. Methyl chloride is a commonly used industrial agent that is known to be an inhalational hazard but is also reported to be absorbed through human skin in amounts that contribute substantially to systemic intoxication. As a result, is has been assigned a skin notation by the ACGIH. Other than predictive models, there is a general paucity of experimental data on the skin absorption of methyl chloride and therefore a distinct lack of empirical evidence in the open literature to support the assignment of a skin notation for this chemical. This study found that methyl chloride permeates through human epidermis when exposed at high atmospheric concentrations within relatively short timeframes. Therefore, providing important initial empirical evidence in support of the assignment of a skin notation.
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- Sharyn Gaskin
- a School of Public Health , University of Adelaide , Adelaide , South Australia , Australia
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- a School of Public Health , University of Adelaide , Adelaide , South Australia , Australia
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- a School of Public Health , University of Adelaide , Adelaide , South Australia , Australia
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- a School of Public Health , University of Adelaide , Adelaide , South Australia , Australia
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- b Research and Scientific Branch , Queensland Fire and Emergency Services , Queensland , Australia
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- c Department of Defense , Technical Support Working Group, Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office, US Government , Arlington, Virginia
- d Emergency Response TIPS, LLC , Woodbridge , Virginia
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Koci O, Logan M, Svolos V, Russell RK, Gerasimidis K, Ijaz UZ. An automated identification and analysis of ontological terms in gastrointestinal diseases and nutrition-related literature provides useful insights. PeerJ 2018; 6:e5047. [PMID: 30065857 PMCID: PMC6064635 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.5047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2018] [Accepted: 05/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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With an unprecedented growth in the biomedical literature, keeping up to date with the new developments presents an immense challenge. Publications are often studied in isolation of the established literature, with interpretation being subjective and often introducing human bias. With ontology-driven annotation of biomedical data gaining popularity in recent years and online databases offering metatags with rich textual information, it is now possible to automatically text-mine ontological terms and complement the laborious task of manual management, interpretation, and analysis of the accumulated literature with downstream statistical analysis. In this paper, we have formulated an automated workflow through which we have identified ontological information, including nutrition-related terms in PubMed abstracts (from 1991 to 2016) for two main types of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis; and two other gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, namely, Coeliac Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Our analysis reveals unique clustering patterns as well as spatial and temporal trends inherent to the considered GI diseases in terms of literature that has been accumulated so far. Although automated interpretation cannot replace human judgement, the developed workflow shows promising results and can be a useful tool in systematic literature reviews. The workflow is available at https://github.com/KociOrges/pytag.
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- Orges Koci
- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Infrastructure and Environment Research Division, School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, UK
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- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Infrastructure and Environment Research Division, School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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Uthicke S, Liddy M, Patel F, Logan M, Johansson C, Lamare M. Effects of larvae density and food concentration on Crown-of-Thorns seastar (Acanthaster cf. solaris) development in an automated flow-through system. Sci Rep 2018; 8:642. [PMID: 29330503 PMCID: PMC5766623 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-19132-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2017] [Accepted: 12/21/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Coral-eating Crown-of-Thorns Sea stars (Acanthaster spp.) are major contributors to coral reef loss in the Indo-Pacific region. A release from food limitation of their planktotrophic larvae through enhanced pelagic productivity is one of the main hypothesis explaining population outbreaks (‘nutrient limitation hypothesis’). To improve the understanding of these outbreaks we developed an automated flow- through larvae rearing system that maintained food (microalgae) at set levels over the course of four 15d experiments. This resulted in stable food concentrations in experimental tanks. Increased algae concentrations had a significant positive effect on larval development and size at 10 and 15 days post fertilization (dpf). Larvae densities had no effect at 10 dpf. At 15 dpf greater larvae densities were associated with declines in larvae size. Larval development was slowed under higher larvae densities. Thus, the effects of algae concentration and larvae density were additive at 15 dpf, with larvae under low densities at a given algae concentration being further developed than those under higher densities. The development of a flow-through system gives greater insight into the effect of algae and larvae concentrations on Acanthaster development, and the system can be applied to further test the nutrient-limitation hypothesis for present and future outbreaks.
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- S Uthicke
- Australian Institute of Marine Science, PMB No 3, Townsville, Queensland, 4810, Australia.
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- Department of Marine Science, University of Otago, 9016, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Australian Institute of Marine Science, PMB No 3, Townsville, Queensland, 4810, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Marine Science, PMB No 3, Townsville, Queensland, 4810, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Marine Science, PMB No 3, Townsville, Queensland, 4810, Australia
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- Department of Marine Science, University of Otago, 9016, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Logan M, Ijaz UZ, Hansen R, Gerasimidis K, Russell RK. Letter: reproducible evidence shows that exclusive enteral nutrition significantly reduces faecal calprotectin concentrations in children with active Crohn's disease. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2017; 46:1119-1120. [PMID: 29105140 DOI: 10.1111/apt.14351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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- M Logan
- School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, The Royal Hospital for Children Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, The Royal Hospital for Children Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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Landi A, Law J, Hockman D, Logan M, Crawford K, Chen C, Kundu J, Ebensen T, Guzman CA, Deschatelets L, Krishnan L, Tyrrell DLJ, Houghton M. Superior immunogenicity of HCV envelope glycoproteins when adjuvanted with cyclic-di-AMP, a STING activator or archaeosomes. Vaccine 2017; 35:6949-6956. [PMID: 29089195 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2017.10.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2017] [Revised: 10/17/2017] [Accepted: 10/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Three decades after the discovery, hepatitis C virus (HCV) is still the leading cause of liver transplantation and poses a major threat to global health. In spite of recent advances in the development of direct acting antivirals, there is still a need for a prophylactic vaccine to limit the virus spread and protect at-risk populations, especially in developing countries, where the cost of the new treatments may severely limit access. The use of recombinant HCV glycoproteins E1E2 (rE1E2) in combination with the MF59, an oil-in-water emulsion-based adjuvant, has previously been shown to reduce the rate of chronicity in chimpanzees and to induce production of cross-neutralizing antibodies and cellular immune responses in human volunteers. To further improve neutralizing antibody responses in recipients along with robust T cell responses, we have explored the immunogenicity of different adjuvants when formulated with the HCV rE1E2 vaccine in mice. Our data show that cyclic di-adenosine monophosphate (c-di-AMP) and archaeosomes elicit strong neutralizing antibodies similar to those elicited using aluminum hydroxide/monophosphoryl lipid A (Alum/monophos. /MPLA) and MF59. However, both c-di-AMP and archaeosomes induced a more robust cellular immune response, which was confirmed by the detection of vaccine-specific poly-functional CD4+ T cells. We conclude that these adjuvants may substantially boost the immunogenicity of our E1E2 vaccine. In addition, our data also indicates that use of a partial or exclusive intranasal immunization regimen may also be feasible using c-di-AMP as adjuvant.
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- A Landi
- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1, Canada; Department of Virology and Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Department of Vaccinology and Applied Microbiology, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Department of Vaccinology and Applied Microbiology, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Immunobiology Department, Human Health Therapeutics, National Research Council Canada, Montreal, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6, Canada
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- Immunobiology Department, Human Health Therapeutics, National Research Council Canada, Montreal, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1, Canada.
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Loberg LI, Logan M, Barnhart K, Fossey S, Whitney K. Bone Marrow Findings Secondary to Antineoplastic Compounds: Hematopoietic, Bone, and Cytokine Cross Talk. Toxicol Pathol 2017; 45:879-883. [PMID: 28990496 DOI: 10.1177/0192623317735317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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New medullary bone formation has been observed in rats administered a variety of antineoplastic compounds. Similar effects reported in rats administered granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) were attributed to exaggerated pharmacology of G-CSF as a cytokine and growth factor, resulting in stromal proliferation in addition to the intended hematopoietic effects. Similar phenomena of marrow stromal change are reported among other species in association with various growth factors. Case study summaries of test item-related histopathologic changes in bone marrow, reflecting trabecular and/or endosteal new bone formation, are presented. In each of these cases, it was concluded that the new medullary bone and stromal proliferation did not reflect a primary target-related toxicity; rather, the mesenchymal changes were attributed to nonspecific, secondary effects of cytokines elaborated in response to primary cytotoxic effects on hematopoietic cells with subsequent impact on circulating blood cells. The common features associated with marrow stromal changes in the case studies, as well as with a variety of pharmacologic compounds across several species described in the literature, are hematologic effects and/or changes in growth factor levels and cytokine expression.
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- Lise I Loberg
- 1 Preclinical Safety, AbbVie, Inc., North Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- 1 Preclinical Safety, AbbVie, Inc., North Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- 1 Preclinical Safety, AbbVie, Inc., North Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- 2 Preclinical Safety, AbbVie, Inc., Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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Heath L, Gaskin S, Pisaniello D, Crea J, Logan M, Baxter C. Skin Absorption of Ethylene Oxide Gas Following Exposures Relevant to HAZMAT Incidents. Ann Work Expo Health 2017; 61:589-595. [DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxx030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2017] [Accepted: 04/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Gaskin S, Heath L, Pisaniello D, Edwards JW, Logan M, Baxter C. Dermal absorption of fumigant gases during HAZMAT incident exposure scenarios—Methyl bromide, sulfuryl fluoride, and chloropicrin. Toxicol Ind Health 2017; 33:547-554. [DOI: 10.1177/0748233716689651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Accidental or intentional releases of toxic gases or vapors are the most common occurrence in hazardous material (HAZMAT) incidents that result in human injuries. The most serious hazard from exposure to gases or vapors is via the respiratory system. Dermal uptake, as a secondary route, is still a concern, most acutely for the unprotected public. There is a limited evidence base describing skin absorption of toxic gases and vapors in HAZMAT exposure scenarios, which are relatively brief compared with traditional test periods for skin absorption studies. We describe research designed to provide experimental data to support decision-making by first responders regarding skin decontamination in HAZMAT-focused exposure scenarios involving toxic gases. We present findings for three common fumigants, methyl bromide, sulfuryl fluoride, and chloropicrin assessed using an Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development in vitro toxicology protocol utilizing human skin and gas/vapor exposures. Results indicate that for atmospheric concentrations that would be lethal via inhalation (LCLo), intact skin provides an excellent barrier to exposures up to 30 min, with little influence of common clothing fabric and high temperature and humidity conditions. The findings may challenge the current HAZMAT dogma requiring mass personal decontamination by strip and shower for short-term exposures to sulfuryl fluoride and chloropicrin gas/vapor.
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- Sharyn Gaskin
- School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Health and Environment, School of the Environment, Flinders University, South Australia, Australia
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- Research and Scientific Branch, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Defence, Technical Support Working Group, Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office, US Government, Virginia, VA, USA
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A unique software tool for conducting human factors analyses of complex human-machine systems has been developed at NASA Ames Research Center. Called the Man-Machine Integration Design and Analysis System (MIDAS), this simulation system contains models of human performance that can be used to evaluate candidate procedures, controls, and displays prior to more expensive and time consuming hardware simulators and human subject experiments. While this tool has been successfully applied to research issues in several domains, particularly in aeronautics, a desire to expand its functionality and its ease of use has led to the construction of a new object-oriented system. This new version of MIDAS contains a substantially modified human performance model, one that is aimed at being more consistent with empirical data on human behavior and more natural for designers to apply to the analyses of complex new designs. This paper offers a summary of this new human performance model, together with justifications for some of its main components, and indicates plans for its subsequent verification and validation.
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- NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, California
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Gaskin S, Heath L, Pisaniello D, Evans R, Edwards JW, Logan M, Baxter C. Hydrogen sulphide and phosphine interactions with human skin in vitro. Toxicol Ind Health 2016; 33:289-296. [PMID: 26939834 DOI: 10.1177/0748233716630646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Accidental or intentional releases of toxic gases can have significant public health consequences and emergency resource demands. Management of exposed individuals during hazardous material incidents should be risk and evidence based, but there are knowledge gaps in relation to dermal absorption of gases and management advice for potentially exposed individuals. Using a modified Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in vitro toxicology protocol with human donor skin, this article reports on two common and odorous chemicals, hydrogen sulphide and phosphine. Results show that undamaged human skin provides a good barrier to hydrogen sulphide (up to 800 ppm) and phosphine (up to 1000 ppm) penetration for up to 30 min exposures, with little variability in the presence of clothing or in elevated temperature and humidity conditions. A practical guideline template for skin decontamination has been developed, and implications of the research for first responders are outlined.
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- Sharyn Gaskin
- 1 School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- 1 School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- 1 School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- 1 School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- 2 Health and Environment, School of the Environment, Flinders University, South Australia, Australia
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- 3 Research and Scientific Branch, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Queensland, Australia
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- 4 Department of Defence, Technical Support Working Group, Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office, US Government, Virginia, USA
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Douglas DN, Pu CH, Lewis JT, Bhat R, Anwar-Mohamed A, Logan M, Lund G, Addison WR, Lehner R, Kneteman NM. Oxidative Stress Attenuates Lipid Synthesis and Increases Mitochondrial Fatty Acid Oxidation in Hepatoma Cells Infected with Hepatitis C Virus. J Biol Chem 2015; 291:1974-1990. [PMID: 26627833 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m115.674861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Cytopathic effects are currently believed to contribute to hepatitis C virus (HCV)-induced liver injury and are readily observed in Huh7.5 cells infected with the JFH-1 HCV strain, manifesting as apoptosis highly correlated with growth arrest. Reactive oxygen species, which are induced by HCV infection, have recently emerged as activators of AMP-activated protein kinase. The net effect is ATP conservation via on/off switching of metabolic pathways that produce/consume ATP. Depending on the scenario, this can have either pro-survival or pro-apoptotic effects. We demonstrate reactive oxygen species-mediated activation of AMP-activated kinase in Huh7.5 cells during HCV (JFH-1)-induced growth arrest. Metabolic labeling experiments provided direct evidence that lipid synthesis is attenuated, and β-oxidation is enhanced in these cells. A striking increase in nuclear peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α, which plays a dominant role in the expression of β-oxidation genes after ligand-induced activation, was also observed, and we provide evidence that peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α is constitutively activated in these cells. The combination of attenuated lipid synthesis and enhanced β-oxidation is not conducive to lipid accumulation, yet cellular lipids still accumulated during this stage of infection. Notably, the serum in the culture media was the only available source for polyunsaturated fatty acids, which were elevated (2-fold) in the infected cells, implicating altered lipid import/export pathways in these cells. This study also provided the first in vivo evidence for enhanced β-oxidation during HCV infection because HCV-infected SCID/Alb-uPA mice accumulated higher plasma ketones while fasting than did control mice. Overall, this study highlights the reprogramming of hepatocellular lipid metabolism and bioenergetics during HCV infection, which are predicted to impact both the HCV life cycle and pathogenesis.
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- Donna N Douglas
- From the Departments of Surgery,; Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada.
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- From the Departments of Surgery,; Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
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- From the Departments of Surgery,; Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada; Medical Microbiology and Immunology
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada; Medical Microbiology and Immunology
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- From the Departments of Surgery,; Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
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Munroe SEM, Heupel MR, Fisk AT, Logan M, Simpfendorfer CA. Regional movement patterns of a small-bodied shark revealed by stable-isotope analysis. J Fish Biol 2015; 86:1567-1586. [PMID: 25846994 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.12660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2014] [Accepted: 02/08/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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This study used stable-isotope analysis to define the nearshore regional residency and movements of the small-bodied Australian sharpnose shark Rhizoprionodon taylori. Plasma and muscle δ(13) C and δ(15) N of R. taylori were collected from across five embayments and compared with values of seagrass and plankton from each bay. Linear distances between adjacent bays ranged from 30 to 150 km. There was a positive geographic correlation between R. taylori tissue and environmental δ(13) C values. Populations with the highest tissue δ(15) N were collected from bays that had the highest environmental δ(15) N values. These results suggest that R. taylori did not forage more than 100 km away from their capture location within 6 months to 1 year. The successful application of isotope analysis to define R. taylori movement demonstrates that this technique may be used in addition to traditional methods to study the movement of sharks, even within similar habitats across regionally small spatial scales (<100 km).
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- S E M Munroe
- AIMS@JCU, Australian Institute of Marine Science & College of Marine and Environmental Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Qld 4811, Australia; Centre for Sustainable Tropical Fisheries and Aquaculture & College of Marine and Environmental Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Qld 4811, Australia
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Paranthaman K, Bentley A, Milne LM, Kearns A, Loader S, Thomas A, Thompson F, Logan M, Newitt S, Puleston R. Nosocomial outbreak of staphyloccocal scalded skin syndrome in neonates in England, December 2012 to March 2013. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 19. [PMID: 25166346 DOI: 10.2807/1560-7917.es2014.19.33.20880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a blistering skin condition caused by exfoliative toxin-producing strains of Staphylococcus aureus. Outbreaks of SSSS in maternity settings are rarely reported. We describe an outbreak of SSSS that occurred among neonates born at a maternity unit in England during December 2012 to March 2013. Detailed epidemiological and microbiological investigations were undertaken. Eight neonates were found to be infected with the outbreak strain of S. aureus, of spa type t346, representing a single pulsotype. All eight isolates contained genes encoding exfoliative toxin A (eta) and six of them contained genes encoding toxin B (etb). Nasal swabs taken during targeted staff screening yielded a staphylococcal carriage rate of 21% (17/80), but none contained the outbreak strain. Mass screening involving multi-site swabbing and pooled, enrichment culture identified a healthcare worker (HCW) with the outbreak strain. This HCW was known to have a chronic skin condition and their initial nasal screen was negative. The outbreak ended when they were excluded from work. This outbreak highlights the need for implementing robust swabbing and culture methodswhen conventional techniques are unsuccessful in identifying staff carrier(s). This study adds to the growing body of evidence on the role of HCWs in nosocomial transmission of S. aureus.
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- K Paranthaman
- Public Health England, East Midlands Public Health England Centre, Leicester, United Kingdom
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Fabricius KE, Logan M, Weeks S, Brodie J. The effects of river run-off on water clarity across the central Great Barrier Reef. Mar Pollut Bull 2014; 84:191-200. [PMID: 24863415 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2013] [Revised: 05/05/2014] [Accepted: 05/07/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Changes in water clarity across the shallow continental shelf of the central Great Barrier Reef were investigated from ten years of daily river load, oceanographic and MODIS-Aqua data. Mean photic depth (i.e., the depth of 10% of surface irradiance) was related to river loads after statistical removal of wave and tidal effects. Across the ∼25,000 km(2) area, photic depth was strongly related to river freshwater and phosphorus loads (R(2)=0.65 and 0.51, respectively). In the six wetter years, photic depth was reduced by 19.8% and below water quality guidelines for 156 days, compared to 9 days in the drier years. After onset of the seasonal river floods, photic depth was reduced for on average 6-8 months, gradually returning to clearer baseline values. Relationships were strongest inshore and midshelf (∼12-80 km from the coast), and weaker near the chronically turbid coast. The data show that reductions in river loads would measurably improve shelf water clarity, with significant ecosystem health benefits.
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- K E Fabricius
- Australian Institute of Marine Science, PMB No. 3, Townsville, Queensland 4810, Australia.
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- Australian Institute of Marine Science, PMB No. 3, Townsville, Queensland 4810, Australia
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- Biophysical Oceanography Group, School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management, University of Queensland, Brisbane 4072, Australia
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- Centre for Tropical Water & Aquatic Ecosystem Research, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland 4811, Australia
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Gaskin S, Pisaniello D, Edwards JW, Bromwich D, Reed S, Logan M, Baxter C. In-vitromethods for testing dermal absorption and penetration of toxic gases. Toxicol Mech Methods 2013; 24:70-2. [DOI: 10.3109/15376516.2013.859193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Gaskin S, Pisaniello D, Edwards JW, Bromwich D, Reed S, Logan M, Baxter C. Chlorine and hydrogen cyanide gas interactions with human skin: in vitro studies to inform skin permeation and decontamination in HAZMAT incidents. J Hazard Mater 2013; 262:759-765. [PMID: 24140525 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2013.09.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2013] [Revised: 09/14/2013] [Accepted: 09/16/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Accidental or intentional toxic gas releases may result in significant public health and psychological consequences. Management of exposed individuals during HAZMAT incidents should be risk-based and supported by a suitable scientific evidence base. There appear to be large evidence gaps in relation to dermal absorption of gases, as well as management advice for potentially exposed individuals. Chlorine and hydrogen cyanide are two common HAZMAT gases and this paper addresses the need for experimental data tailored to HAZMAT scenarios and first responders. In addition to time variations of gas concentration, the modifying effects of clothing, temperature, and oil-based sunscreen on epidermal absorption and penetration are assessed. Results for chlorine show little penetration up to 500 ppm but with small enhancing effects due to heavy cotton and oil-based sunscreen. Hydrogen cyanide up to 800 ppm shows minor penetration consistent with previous studies, with little variability in the presence of sunscreen and clothing. Practical guidelines to support the decision-making of emergency responders with regard to personal decontamination have been derived.
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- Sharyn Gaskin
- Discipline of Public Health, School of Population Health, University of Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia; Health and Environment, School of the Environment, Flinders University, South Australia 5042, Australia
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Gaskin S, Pisaniello D, Edwards JW, Bromwich D, Reed S, Logan M, Baxter C. Application of skin contamination studies of ammonia gas for management of hazardous material incidents. J Hazard Mater 2013; 252-253:338-346. [PMID: 23542324 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2013.02.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2012] [Revised: 01/24/2013] [Accepted: 02/22/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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In an atmospheric HAZMAT release unprotected public dermal exposure is often of short duration, but with potential secondary exposure if not decontaminated promptly. Mass decontamination is resource intensive and needs to be justified. For many HAZMAT agents there is no evidence-base on which to provide guidance on decontamination, particularly for non-symptomatic worried well. It is important to understand the influence of street clothing and environmental and other factors. Ammonia is a common HAZMAT agent and was selected for in vitro human skin studies of absorption, penetration and off-gassing at test concentrations up to 2000 ppm, incorporating primary and secondary exposure combinations up to 60 min. Intact skin provided a good barrier to ammonia penetration. Heavy street clothing such as denim was found to act as an initial barrier to skin absorption but subsequently as a reservoir for secondary exposure, under variable temperature and humidity conditions. Rapid off-gassing was observed for lighter fabrics including polyester and cotton. The findings here have been summarized as a set of practical guidelines for emergency responders who are required to make decisions about ammonia decontamination including for non-symptomatic individuals. This evidence-based diagrammatic approach allows for specific actions based on different atmospheric ammonia concentrations and other parameters.
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- Sharyn Gaskin
- Discipline of Public Health, School of Population Health, University of Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
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Steele J, Logan M, Walsh J, Munro B. Does wearing full-length women's tights that incorporate ASICS Inner Muscle technology improve sprint performance? J Sci Med Sport 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Johnson CG, Kokelaar BP, Iverson RM, Logan M, LaHusen RG, Gray JMNT. Grain-size segregation and levee formation in geophysical mass flows. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.1029/2011jf002185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 184] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Steffen I, Tyrrell DL, Stein E, Montalvo L, Lee TH, Zhou Y, Lu K, Switzer WM, Tang S, Jia H, Hockman D, Santer DM, Logan M, Landi A, Law J, Houghton M, Simmons G. No evidence for XMRV nucleic acids, infectious virus or anti-XMRV antibodies in Canadian patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. PLoS One 2011; 6:e27870. [PMID: 22114717 PMCID: PMC3219700 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0027870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2011] [Accepted: 10/26/2011] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The gammaretroviruses xenotropic murine leukemia virus (MLV)-related virus (XMRV) and MLV have been reported to be more prevalent in plasma and peripheral blood mononuclear cells of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients than in healthy controls. Here, we report the complex analysis of whole blood and plasma samples from 58 CFS patients and 57 controls from Canada for the presence of XMRV/MLV nucleic acids, infectious virus, and XMRV/MLV-specific antibodies. Multiple techniques were employed, including nested and qRT-PCR, cell culture, and immunoblotting. We found no evidence of XMRV or MLV in humans and conclude that CFS is not associated with these gammaretroviruses.
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MESH Headings
- Antibodies, Anti-Idiotypic/blood
- Antibodies, Viral/blood
- Blotting, Western
- Canada
- Case-Control Studies
- DNA, Viral/genetics
- Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic/blood
- Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic/immunology
- Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic/virology
- Female
- Humans
- Leukemia Virus, Murine/genetics
- Leukemia Virus, Murine/isolation & purification
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- RNA, Messenger/genetics
- Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Retroviridae Infections/diagnosis
- Retroviridae Infections/virology
- Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Tumor Virus Infections/diagnosis
- Tumor Virus Infections/virology
- Xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus/genetics
- Xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus/isolation & purification
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- Imke Steffen
- Blood Systems Research Institute, San Francisco, California, United States of America
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States of America
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Blood Systems Research Institute, San Francisco, California, United States of America
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- Blood Systems Research Institute, San Francisco, California, United States of America
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- Blood Systems Research Institute, San Francisco, California, United States of America
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States of America
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- Blood Systems Research Institute, San Francisco, California, United States of America
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- Laboratory Branch, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
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- Laboratory Branch, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
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- Laboratory Branch, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Blood Systems Research Institute, San Francisco, California, United States of America
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States of America
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Hope R, Mushtaq S, James D, Pllana T, Warner M, Livermore DM, Brown D, Rooney P, Palmer R, Croal J, Weinbren M, Hogue S, Gould K, Cumberland N, Logan M, Pillay DG, Thomas C, Want S, Oppenheim B, Kent R, Manjula, Rizkalla, Wade J, Wilcox M, Swann A, Leonard A, Galloway, Al-Wali W, Hudson SJ, Rogers J, Winstanley T, Riley UBG, Johnstone DJ, El-Bouri K, Jones G, MacGowan A, Jepson A, Unsworth, James E, Shetty N, Shemko M, Hastings M, Lafong C, Richards S, Nash J, Waghorn D, Cullen M, Todd N, Anderson AN, D'Arcy S, Goodburn C, Bignardi G. Tigecycline activity: low resistance rates but problematic disc breakpoints revealed by a multicentre sentinel survey in the UK. J Antimicrob Chemother 2010; 65:2602-9. [DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkq370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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