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De Luca A, Mantha O, Dumas JF, Goupille C, Robins R, Tea I, Bougnoux P, Hankard R. Effect of a 10-day fish or copra oil oral nutritional supplementation on plasma bulk 15N and 13C natural isotopic abundances in women with metastatic breast cancer. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2020.09.419] [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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Igarashi T, Aursand M, Sacchi R, Paolillo L, Nonaka M, Wada Y, Arata Y, Bildsoe H, Falcigno L, Fauhl C, Guillou C, Halvorsen J, Honma E, Ijuuin Y, Kushida K, Martin GJ, Miyake Y, Optum OI, Oshima Y, Remaud G, Retif M, Robins R, Satake M, Shimidzu N, Tsuchiya F, Watanabe K, Watanuki C. Determination of Docosahexaenoic Acid and n-3 Fatty Acids in Refined Fish Oils by H-NMR Spectroscopy: IUPAC Interlaboratory Study. J AOAC Int 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/jaoac/85.6.1341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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A high-resolution proton nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) method for determining the concentration (mg/g) of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the molar proportion (mol%) of DHA, and the molar proportion of total n-3 fatty acids in fish oils was validated by an IUPAC interlaboratory study (the Commission VI-6 on Oils, Fats, and Derivatives WG 3/98). Thirteen laboratories from 5 countries tested 6 pairs of blind duplicate fish oils: a refined tuna oil, 2 extracted tuna oils, an extracted bonito oil, an extracted salmon oil, and an extracted sardine oil ranging from 9 to 30 mol% DHA and from 20 to 35 mol% n-3 fatty acids. Before 1D-proton NMR measurements with 300–500 MHz instruments, oil samples were weighed and diluted with deuterochloroform solution containing ethylene glycol dimethyl ether as internal standard. To achieve precise performance, a detailed procedure for signal area measurement was described in the protocol, and all participants were instructed about the critical importance of following the protocol. Statistical performances with invalid and outlier data removed were as follows: repeatability relative standard deviations (RSDr) ranged from 0.91 to 2.62% and reproducibility relative standard deviation (RSDR) ranged from 1.73 to 4.27% for DHA concentration (mg/g); RSDr ranged from 0.39 to 2.06%, and RSDR ranged from 0.59 to 3.46% for mol% DHA; RSDr ranged from 0.23 to 0.90% and RSDR ranged from 0.85 to 2.01% for mol% total n-3 fatty acids. The method is expected to be recommended by IUPAC.
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- Tomoji Igarashi
- Japan Marine Oil Association, 32-7 Motoyoyogi-cho, Shibuya-ku, 151-0062, Tokyo, Japan; Japan Food Research Laboratories, Tama Laboratory, 6-11-10 Nagayama, Tama-shi, 206-0025, Tokyo, Japan
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- SINTEF, Division of Applied Chemistry, Fisheries and Aquaculture, N-7034, Trondheim, Norway
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- University of Naples Federico II, Department of Food Science, Parco Gussone, 80055 Portici, Italy
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- University of Naples Federico II, Department of Chemistry, via Mezzocannone 4, 80134 Naples, Italy
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- Japan Marine Oil Association, 32-7 Motoyoyogi-cho, Shibuya-ku, 151-0062, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo University of Fisheries, Department of Food Science and Technology, 4-5-7 Konan, Minato-ku, 108-8477, Tokyo, Japan
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Bernardo K, Jousse C, Fafournoux P, Robins R, Hankard R, De Luca A. SUN-P276: Protein Restricted Diet During Gestation and/or Lactation in Mice Affects Organs’ 15n Nia in the Offspring: Effect of Diet 15n Content and Growth. Clin Nutr 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/s0261-5614(17)30354-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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De Luca A, Kuster A, Tea I, Darmaun D, Roze JC, Robins R, Hankard R. PT10.2: 15N Natural Isotopic Abundance in Amino Acids of Cord Plasma and Mother's Venous Plasma at Birth. Clin Nutr 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/s0261-5614(16)30339-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Bernardo K, Jousse C, Tea I, Fafournoux P, Robins R, Hankard R, De Luca A. OR25: Low Bulk 15N Natural Isotopic Abundance in Mice Offspring Exposed to Gestational Protein Restriction is Present from Birth. Clin Nutr 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/s0261-5614(16)30264-3] [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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Bernardo K, Jousse C, Tea I, Fafournoux P, Robins R, Hankard R, De Luca A. P205: Mesure de l’abondance isotopique naturelle en 15N dans un modèle de restriction protéique chez la souris gestante. NUTR CLIN METAB 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s0985-0562(14)70847-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Memmott P, Evans N, Robins R, Lilley I. Understanding Isolation and Change in Island Human Populations through a Study of Indigenous Cultural Patterns in the Gulf of Carpentaria. T ROY SOC SOUTH AUST 2014. [DOI: 10.1080/3721426.2006.10887046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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De Luca A, Laugier S, Tea I, Robins R, Saulnier PJ, Torremocha F, Piguel X, Hankard R, Hadjadj S. P093 Comparaison de la synthèse protéique, estimée par l’enrichissement naturel en 15N des cheveux, dans le diabète de type 2 avec ou sans néphropathie. NUTR CLIN METAB 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0985-0562(13)70425-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Robins R. Burke F. The formation of the Hand Club: a 60th anniversary. J Hand Surg Eur. 2012, 37: 585-9. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2012; 37:803. [PMID: 23042780 DOI: 10.1177/1753193412459301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Robins R, Martin D, Raj KD, Raju MS. Awareness about the persons with disability act among leprosy patients and other disabled persons. Indian J Lepr 2006; 78:217-29. [PMID: 17120505] [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: 05/12/2023]
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To assess the level of awareness about the different provisions of the Persons with Disability Act (PWD Act) among leprosy patients and other disabled, 233 disabled persons from the self-help groups formed by Vadathorasalur Leprosy Control Unit have been interviewed using a structured interview checklist. The results show that 74.7% of the respondents were aware that identity cards are available for the disabled, 56.2% were aware of the free education benefit to the disabled, as low as 35.6% were aware of the scholarships, 33% knew about the employment reservations, 24.9% heard about the housing scheme of the government for the disabled, but 24.5% only knew about law against discrimination, 31.8% came in contact with institutions for the severely disabled and only 16% were aware of the unemployment allowance to the disabled. The level of awareness is low among women with regard to all components of the Act. It was found that students studying up to secondary level were not aware of the availability of scholarships and free education, which needs to be seriously looked into, especially by educational institutions. The level of formal education played a significant role in increasing awareness about the Act among literates. The knowledge is low among persons of all occupations. The study showed that there is a great need for an educational intervention programme to publicize the provisions of the Act among the disabled and their families.
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- R Robins
- The Leprosy Mission Trust India, Vadathorasalur Hospital, Tiyagadrug P.O. 606206, Kallakurichi Taluk, Villipuram District, Tamil Nadu
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Sharma S, Brown GC, Brown MM, Hollands H, Robins R, Shah GK. Validity of the time trade-off and standard gamble methods of utility assessment in retinal patients. Br J Ophthalmol 2002; 86:493-6. [PMID: 11973240 PMCID: PMC1771136 DOI: 10.1136/bjo.86.5.493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [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] [Accepted: 12/26/2001] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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AIM To assess the validity of the time trade-off (TTO) and standard reference gamble (SRG) techniques of utility assessment in patients with retinal disease. A cross section of eligible patients was studied and validity was determined through their relation with two logical constructs, visual acuity and scores from the Visual Function 14 (VF-14) index. METHODS The study consisted of eligible patients presenting to a tertiary retinal facility who completed an interview. All patients had best corrected vision of 20/40 or worse in at least one eye. TTO and SRG utilities, as well as a VF-14 questionnaire, were administered through a standardised interview. Demographic and clinical (including Snellen visual acuity) information was also collected. RESULTS 323 patients met these study criteria. Significant predictors of TTO utilities in the multivariate analysis were vision in the better seeing eye (p<0.01) and VF-14 scores (p<0.01). Significant predictors of standard gamble utilities were also vision in the better seeing eye (p<0.01) and VF-14 scores (p<0.05). CONCLUSION Both the standard gamble and TTO methods demonstrate strong validity when evaluated against visual acuity in the better seeing eye and the VF-14 score.
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- S Sharma
- Cost-Effective Ocular Health Policy Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Queen's University, Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston, ON, Canada.
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Quantitative (2)H NMR spectroscopy has been used to study the site-specific natural occurrence of (2)H in common unsaturated fatty acids. A marked nonstatistical isotopic distribution of (2)H is observed in both methyl oleate and methyl linoleate. By chemical modification, the internal isotopic (2)H signatures of these products have been partially accessed. Notably, it can be seen that (1) the sites of desaturation show a strong impoverishment at only one ethylenic position of each desaturation; (2) the level of impoverishment reflects the source of the hydrogen atoms present; and (3) a gradient of (2)H content occurs along the chain. These effects can in part be related to the mechanisms proposed for the enzymes responsible for the various steps of biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids in plants.
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- I Billault
- Isotopic Fractionation in Metabolism Group, Laboratoire d'Analyse Isotopique et Electrochimique de Métabolismes, CNRS UMR6006, University of Nantes, BP 99208, 44322 Nantes, France.
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Silvestre V, Goupry S, Trierweiler M, Robins R, Akoka S. Determination of substrate and product concentrations in lactic acid bacterial fermentations by proton NMR using the ERETIC method. Anal Chem 2001; 73:1862-8. [PMID: 11338603 DOI: 10.1021/ac0013204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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A 1H NMR method is described for the determination of the concentration of a chemically diverse group of metabolites over a wide concentration range in fermentation medium. The method employs the use of the ERETIC signal, which produces a pseudo-FID acquired with the FID derived from the sample components. It is shown that this signal, once calibrated against an external standard solution, can be used to determine accurately the concentration of all components present in the medium. The method is rapid, reliable, and applicable to a wide range of biological fluids. Problems such as the invisibility of certain components in the spectrum are overcome by a simple regulation of the pH.
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- V Silvestre
- LAIEM-UMR CNRS 6006, Faculté des Sciences, Université de Nantes, 2 rue de la Houssiniere, BP 92208, 44322 Nantes, France
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Substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines are pharmaceutically important small molecule inhibitors of the gastric H+/K+-ATPase, the membrane-bound therapeutic target for peptic ulcer disease. A non-perturbing analytical technique, rotational resonance NMR spectroscopy, was used to measure a precise (to +/-0.2 A) distance between atomic sites in a substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, TMPIP, bound to H+/K+-ATPase at its high-affinity site in the intact, native membrane. The structural analysis of the enzyme-inhibitor complex revealed that the flexible moiety of TMPIP adopts a 'syn-type' conformation at its site of action. Hence, the conformation of an inhibitor has been resolved directly under near-physiological conditions, providing a sound experimental basis for rational design of many active compounds of pharmaceutical interest. Chemically restraining the flexible moiety of compounds like TMPIP in the syn-type binding conformation was found to increase activity by over 2 orders of magnitude. Such information is normally only available after extensive synthesis of related compounds and multiple screening approaches.
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Oxford, UK
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Robins R. Surgical audit. J Hand Surg Br 1988. [PMID: 3171285 DOI: 10.1016/0266-7681(88)90076-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Robins R. Editorial. Journal of Hand Surgery 1988; 13:235-6. [PMID: 3171285 DOI: 10.1016/0266-7681_88_90076-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Robins R, Robins N. Hands and the Artist — Barbara Hepworth. Journal of Hand Surgery 1988; 13:104-7. [PMID: 3283273 DOI: 10.1016/0266-7681_88_90067-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Robins N, Robins R. Hands and the Artist — Henry Moore. Journal of Hand Surgery 1987; 12:140-3. [PMID: 3553386 DOI: 10.1016/0266-7681_87_90083-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Robins R. An old Cornish hand. J Hand Surg Br 1984; 9:199-200. [PMID: 6379078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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A wooden upper limb prosthesis, made c.1601, is illustrated with its documentation. It has remained in the possession of the descendants of its original wearer.
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Gangadharan C, Papali C, Asokan PU, Robins R. Reactive Perforating Collagenosis. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1977; 43:320-321. [PMID: 28266439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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