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Pairing patient photographs of arthropods with expert identification to uncover causes of bites and stings. Toxicon 2023; 236:107332. [PMID: 37939907 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2023.107332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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BugGuide.net is a website where arthropod photographs submitted by the public are identified by professional and amateur entomologists. In April 2023 posts containing "bitten" or "stung" were reviewed. Of 39 verified bites, 10 were blood-feeding insects. Others included 9 Heteroptera, 6 spiders, 6 lacewings. 110 posts of stings included 44 social Hymenoptera, 33 solitary Hymenoptera, 5 Heteroptera, 20 caterpillars and 4 scorpions. Injury from lacewing larvae, true bugs, solitary Hymenoptera and caterpillars was unexpectedly common.
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WCN23-0413 COMPARISON OF RISK FACTORS, CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND SHORT-TERM CLINICAL OUTCOME OF URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS IN CHILDREN CAUSED BY NON- ESBL AND ESBL PRODUCING BACTERIA. Kidney Int Rep 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2023.02.198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2023] Open
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Assessment of Blue Light Phototherapy for Grover Disease: A Nonrandomized Controlled Trial. JAMA Dermatol 2023; 159:102-104. [PMID: 36449285 PMCID: PMC9713673 DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2022.4491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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This nonrandomized clinical trial assesses treatment of patients diagnosed with Grover disease with blue light phytotherapy for several weeks.
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284 A single-arm, prospective clinical study of blue light phototherapy as a novel treatment for Grover’s Disease and psoriasis vulgaris. J Invest Dermatol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2022.05.292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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CD11b suppresses TLR activation of nonclassical monocytes to reduce primary graft dysfunction after lung transplantation. J Clin Invest 2022; 132:157262. [PMID: 35838047 PMCID: PMC9282933 DOI: 10.1172/jci157262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Primary graft dysfunction (PGD) is the leading cause of postoperative mortality in lung transplant recipients and the most important risk factor for development of chronic lung allograft dysfunction. The mechanistic basis for the variability in the incidence and severity of PGD between lung transplant recipients is not known. Using a murine orthotopic vascularized lung transplant model, we found that redundant activation of Toll-like receptors 2 and 4 (TLR2 and -4) on nonclassical monocytes activates MyD88, inducing the release of the neutrophil attractant chemokine CXCL2. Deletion of Itgam (encodes CD11b) in nonclassical monocytes enhanced their production of CXCL2 and worsened PGD, while a CD11b agonist, leukadherin-1, administered only to the donor lung prior to lung transplantation, abrogated CXCL2 production and PGD. The damage-associated molecular pattern molecule HMGB1 was increased in peripheral blood samples from patients undergoing lung transplantation after reperfusion and induced CXCL2 production in nonclassical monocytes via TLR4/MyD88. An inhibitor of HMGB1 administered to the donor and recipient prior to lung transplantation attenuated PGD. Our findings suggest that CD11b acts as a molecular brake to prevent neutrophil recruitment by nonclassical monocytes following lung transplantation, revealing an attractive therapeutic target in the donor lung to prevent PGD in lung transplant recipients.
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A Highly Sensitive Graphene-based Field Effect Transistor for the Detection of Myoglobin. SILICON 2022; 14:11741-11748. [PMCID: PMC9043500 DOI: 10.1007/s12633-022-01790-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Biomedical applications adapt Nano technology-based transistors as a key component in the biosensors for diagnosing life threatening diseases like Covid-19, Acute myocardial infarction (AMI), etc. The proposed work introduces a new biosensor, based on Graphene Field Effect Transistor (GFET), which is used in the diagnosis of Myoglobin (Mb) in human blood. Graphene-based biosensors are faster, more precise, stronger, and more trustworthy. A GFET is created in this study for the detection of myoglobin biomarker at various low concentrations. Because graphene is sensitive to a variety of biomarker materials, it can be employed as a gate material. When constructed Graphene FET is applied to myoglobin antigens, it has a significant response. The detection level for myoglobin is roughly 30 fg/ml, which is quite high. The electrical behavior of the GFET-based biosensor in detecting myoglobin marker is ideal for Lab-on-Chip platforms and Cardiac Point-of-Care Diagnosis.
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Predictors of coronary slow flow phenomenon in patients with angina and normal epicardial coronaries. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.1082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Coronary slow flow phenomenon (CSFP), also called as syndrome Y is characterized by the delayed passage of contrast distally when injected into the epicardial coronaries. It accounts for upto 7% of patients undergoing coronary angiogram (CAG) for angina. Conventionally, it is determined by the coronary filling time. We aimed to determine whether coronary emptying time is a significant predictor of the coronary slow flow.
Purpose
To determine the coronary artery filling time and emptying time at prespecified vascular landmarks in patients with chest pain and normal epicardial coronaries.
To determine the association of coronary arterial filling time and emptying time in patients with coronary slow flow phenomenon.
To determine the association of various conventional coronary artery disease risk factors and various clinical parameters in patients with coronary slow flow phenomenon.
Methods
Patients with angina, having normal epicardial coronaries on CAG were selected consecutively between January 2019 and December 2020. Each angiogram was assessed for the coronary filling and emptying times at prespecified standard vascular landmarks on the basis of TIMI frame counts (TFC).
Results
A total of 37 patients with normal epicardial coronaries were analyzed, out of which 27 patients had slow flow in LAD and 17 patients had slow flow in RCA (10 had normal flow in LAD and 12 had normal flow in RCA). Eight had non dominant RCA, which were too small for analyzing TFC were excluded from the study. We observed positive correlation of coronary filling times and emptying times, both in LAD (R-Sq 0.24) and RCA (R-Sq 0.05) in slow flow patients unlike those with normal flow. We found the filling times and emptying times are significantly prolonged in slow flow patients [with mean CTFC values of 77.94 & 92.85 in LAD and 36.91 & 120.82 in RCA, respectively (P<0.05)]. The capillary and venous transit time is prolonged both in LAD and RCA slow flow groups, which was of statistical significance in the RCA slow flow group (P<0.05), but not in LAD slow flow group (P=0.43). We observed slow flow significantly more in male population (P=0.02) and associated with high LDL/HDL ratios and high triglycerides.
Conclusion
1. In addition to coronary artery filling times, Coronary artery emptying time is an independent and significant predictor of coronary slow flow phenomenon.
2. Capillary and venous transit time is significantly prolonged in patients with slow flow in RCA whereas in patients with LAD slow flow there is non significant prolongation of capillary and venous transit time.
3. There is a positive correlation of coronary emptying time with coronary filling time in Coronary Slow Flow. This correlation is not seen in patients with normal coronary flow.
4. Coronary slow flow is observed significantly more in male population.
5. Coronary slow flow is significantly associated with high LDL/HDL ratios and triglyceride levels.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None. Study designAngiographic landmarks for LAD and RCA – Pictorial representation
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Sulfonated covalent triazine polymer loaded with Pd nanoparticles as a bifunctional catalyst for one pot hydrogenation esterification reaction. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2021.122417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Automated, multiparametric monitoring of respiratory biomarkers and vital signs in clinical and home settings for COVID-19 patients. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2021; 118:e2026610118. [PMID: 33893178 PMCID: PMC8126790 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2026610118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Capabilities in continuous monitoring of key physiological parameters of disease have never been more important than in the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Soft, skin-mounted electronics that incorporate high-bandwidth, miniaturized motion sensors enable digital, wireless measurements of mechanoacoustic (MA) signatures of both core vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature) and underexplored biomarkers (coughing count) with high fidelity and immunity to ambient noises. This paper summarizes an effort that integrates such MA sensors with a cloud data infrastructure and a set of analytics approaches based on digital filtering and convolutional neural networks for monitoring of COVID-19 infections in sick and healthy individuals in the hospital and the home. Unique features are in quantitative measurements of coughing and other vocal events, as indicators of both disease and infectiousness. Systematic imaging studies demonstrate correlations between the time and intensity of coughing, speaking, and laughing and the total droplet production, as an approximate indicator of the probability for disease spread. The sensors, deployed on COVID-19 patients along with healthy controls in both inpatient and home settings, record coughing frequency and intensity continuously, along with a collection of other biometrics. The results indicate a decaying trend of coughing frequency and intensity through the course of disease recovery, but with wide variations across patient populations. The methodology creates opportunities to study patterns in biometrics across individuals and among different demographic groups.
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New TB drugs for the treatment of children and adolescents with rifampicin-resistant TB in Mumbai, India. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2021; 24:1265-1271. [PMID: 33317670 DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.20.0165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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SETTING: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) clinic in Mumbai, India.OBJECTIVE: To determine the final treatment outcomes, culture conversion and adverse events (AEs) during treatment among children and adolescents (0-19 years) with rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (RR-TB) who received ambulatory injectable-free treatment, including bedaquiline (BDQ) and/or delamanid (DLM) during September 2014-January 2020.DESIGN: This was a retrospective cohort study based on review of routinely collected programme data.RESULTS: Twenty-four patients were included; the median age was 15.5 years (min-max 3-19) and 15 (63%) were females. None were HIV-coinfected. All had fluoroquinolone resistance. Twelve received treatment, including BDQ and DLM, 11 received DLM and one BDQ. The median exposure to BDQ (n = 13) and DLM (n = 23) was 82 (IQR 80-93) and 82 (IQR 77-96) weeks, respectively. Seventeen (94%) patients with positive culture at baseline (n = 18) had negative culture during treatment; median time for culture-conversion was 7 weeks (IQR 5-11). Twenty-three (96%) had successful treatment outcomes: cured (n = 16) or completed treatment (n = 7); one died. Eleven (46%) had 17 episodes of AEs. Two of 12 serious AEs were associated with new drugs (QTcF >500 ms).CONCLUSION: Based on one of the largest global cohorts of children and adolescents to receive new TB drugs, this study has shown that injectable-free regimens containing BDQ and/or DLM on ambulatory basis were effective and well-tolerated among children and adolescents and should be made routinely accessible to these vulnerable groups.
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Medical image analysis based on deep learning approach. MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS 2021; 80:24365-24398. [PMID: 33841033 PMCID: PMC8023554 DOI: 10.1007/s11042-021-10707-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Medical imaging plays a significant role in different clinical applications such as medical procedures used for early detection, monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment evaluation of various medical conditions. Basicsof the principles and implementations of artificial neural networks and deep learning are essential for understanding medical image analysis in computer vision. Deep Learning Approach (DLA) in medical image analysis emerges as a fast-growing research field. DLA has been widely used in medical imaging to detect the presence or absence of the disease. This paper presents the development of artificial neural networks, comprehensive analysis of DLA, which delivers promising medical imaging applications. Most of the DLA implementations concentrate on the X-ray images, computerized tomography, mammography images, and digital histopathology images. It provides a systematic review of the articles for classification, detection, and segmentation of medical images based on DLA. This review guides the researchers to think of appropriate changes in medical image analysis based on DLA.
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Crosstalk between nonclassical monocytes and alveolar macrophages mediates transplant ischemia-reperfusion injury through classical monocyte recruitment. JCI Insight 2021; 6:147282. [PMID: 33621212 PMCID: PMC8026186 DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.147282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Primary graft dysfunction (PGD) is the predominant cause of early graft loss following lung transplantation. We recently demonstrated that donor pulmonary intravascular nonclassical monocytes (NCM) initiate neutrophil recruitment. Simultaneously, host-origin classical monocytes (CM) permeabilize the vascular endothelium to allow neutrophil extravasation necessary for PGD. Here, we show that a CCL2-CCR2 axis is necessary for CM recruitment. Surprisingly, although intravital imaging and multichannel flow cytometry revealed that depletion of donor NCM abrogated CM recruitment, single cell RNA sequencing identified donor alveolar macrophages (AM) as predominant CCL2 secretors. Unbiased transcriptomic analysis of murine tissues combined with murine KOs and chimeras indicated that IL-1β production by donor NCM was responsible for the early activation of AM and CCL2 release. IL-1β production by NCM was NLRP3 inflammasome dependent and inhibited by treatment with a clinically approved sulphonylurea. Production of CCL2 in the donor AM occurred through IL-1R-dependent activation of the PKC and NF-κB pathway. Accordingly, we show that IL-1β-dependent paracrine interaction between donor NCM and AM leads to recruitment of recipient CM necessary for PGD. Since depletion of donor NCM, IL-1β, or IL-1R antagonism and inflammasome inhibition abrogated recruitment of CM and PGD and are feasible using FDA-approved compounds, our findings may have potential for clinical translation.
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Residual endotoxin induces primary graft dysfunction through ischemia/reperfusion-primed alveolar macrophages. J Clin Invest 2021; 130:4456-4469. [PMID: 32692317 DOI: 10.1172/jci135838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Despite the widespread use of antibiotics, bacterial pneumonias in donors strongly predispose to the fatal syndrome of primary graft dysfunction (PGD) following lung transplantation. We report that bacterial endotoxin persists in human donor lungs after pathogen is cleared with antibiotics and is associated with neutrophil infiltration and PGD. In mouse models, depletion of tissue-resident alveolar macrophages (TRAMs) attenuated neutrophil recruitment in response to endotoxin as shown by compartmental staining and intravital imaging. Bone marrow chimeric mice revealed that neutrophils were recruited by TRAM through activation of TLR4 in a MyD88-dependent manner. Intriguingly, low levels of endotoxin, insufficient to cause donor lung injury, promoted TRAM-dependent production of CXCL2, increased neutrophil recruitment, and led to PGD, which was independent of donor NCMs. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) increased in human donor lungs starting from the warm-ischemia phase and were associated with increased transcription and translocation to the plasma membrane of TLR4 in donor TRAMs. Consistently, scavenging ROS or inhibiting their production to prevent TLR4 transcription/translocation or blockade of TLR4 or coreceptor CD14 on donor TRAMs prevented neutrophil recruitment in response to endotoxin and ameliorated PGD. Our studies demonstrate that residual endotoxin after successful treatment of donor bacterial pneumonia promotes PGD through ischemia/reperfusion-primed donor TRAMs.
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Improved Performance of Carbamazepine and Benzodiazepine by Oxygen Enrichment through Perfluorodecalin for Lennox-Gastaut Type of Seizures. Indian J Pharm Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.36468/pharmaceutical-sciences.836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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A photo-induced electron transfer based reversible fluorescent chemosensor for specific detection of mercury (II) ions and its applications in logic gate, keypad lock and real samples. ARAB J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2020.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Using prediction polling for infectious disease forecasting. Int J Infect Dis 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.09.984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Adapting TB services during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mumbai, India. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2020; 24:1119-1121. [PMID: 33126951 DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.20.0537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Recent developments in graphene based field effect transistors. MATERIALS TODAY. PROCEEDINGS 2020; 45:S2214-7853(20)35804-1. [PMID: 32983908 PMCID: PMC7505095 DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2020.07.678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2020] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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This paper presents a comprehensive survey on the recent developments in Graphene Field Effect Transistor (G-FET), considering various aspects such as fabrication, modelling and simulation tools and applications especially in sensors, highlighting the future directions. Complying with the Moore's law, to increase the transistor density of an Integrated Circuit, new alternate materials for fabrication have been tried, instead of silicon due to its limitations in reducing transistor dimensions. Graphene, one such material, proves to be a suitable alternate for silicon due to the factors like superior carrier mobility and very high trans-conductance gain, etc and G-FET is becoming the most suitable choice for high-speed analog VLSI, RF, and bio- sensor circuits.
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Variation of near surface atmosphere microbial communities at an urban and a suburban site in Philadelphia, PA, USA. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 724:138353. [PMID: 32408469 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2020] [Revised: 03/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Microorganisms are abundant in the near surface atmosphere and make up a significant fraction of organic aerosols with implications on both human health and ecosystem services. Despite their importance, studies investigating biogeographical patterns of the atmospheric microbiome between urban and suburban areas are limited. Urban and suburban locations (including their microbial communities) vary considerably depending on climate, topography, industrial activities, demographics and other socio-economic factors. Hence, we need more location-specific data to make informed decision affecting air quality, human health, and the implication of a changing climate and policy decisions. The objective of this study was to describe how the atmospheric microbiome varies in composition and function between urban and suburban sites. We used high-throughput sequencing to analyze microbial communities collected at different times from PM2.5 samples collected by active sampling method (using a pump and an impactor) and dust settling of TSP collected by passive sampling method (no pump and no impactor) from an urban and suburban site. We found diverse communities unique in composition at both sites with equivalent functional potential. Taxonomic composition varied significantly with Proteobacteria, Firmicutes, Actinobacteria, Bacteroidetes, and Other phyla in greater relative abundance at the urban site. In contrast, Cyanobacteria, Tenericutes, Fusobacteria, and Deinococcus, were enriched at the suburban site. Community diversity also demonstrated a high degree of temporal variation within site. We identified over one-third of the communities as potentially pathogenic taxa (urban: 47.52% ± 14.40%, suburban: 34.53% ± 14.60%) and determined the majority of organisms come from animal-associated host or are environmental non-specific. Potentially pathogenic taxa and source environments were similar between active- and passive- sampling method results. Our research is novel it adds to the underrepresented set of studies on atmospheric microbial structure and function across land types and is the first to compare suburban and urban atmospheric communities.
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Crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of 1-methyl-4-(2-methyl-10 H-benzo[ b]thieno[2,3- e][1,4]diazepin-4-yl)piperazin-1-ium 2,5-di-hydroxy-benzoate propan-2-ol monosolvate. Acta Crystallogr E Crystallogr Commun 2020; 76:1168-1172. [PMID: 32695474 PMCID: PMC7336797 DOI: 10.1107/s205698902000818x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The asymmetric unit of the title salt, C17H21N4S+·C7H5O4 -·C3H7OH, consists of an olanzapinium cation, an independent 2,5-di-hydroxy-benzoate anion and a solvent isopropyl alcohol mol-ecule. The central seven-membered heterocycle is in a boat conformation, while the piperazine ring displays a distorted chair conformation. The dihedral angle between the benzene and thiene rings flanking the diazepine ring is 52.58 (19)°. In the crystal, the anions and cations are connected by N-H⋯O and O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds, forming a three-dimensional network.
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Stem cells in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics: Current trends and future perspectives. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORTHODONTIC REHABILITATION 2020. [DOI: 10.4103/ijor.ijor_45_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Influence of chronic congenital systemic disorder effects in orthodontic treatment. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORTHODONTIC REHABILITATION 2020. [DOI: 10.4103/ijor.ijor_22_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Sahai: A restorative support to address unmet needs of women with cancer – impact on quality of life. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz434.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Potential of Airborne Hyperspectral Data for Geo-Exploration over Parts of Different Geological/Metallogenic Provinces in India based on AVIRIS-NG Observations. CURR SCI INDIA 2019. [DOI: 10.18520/cs/v116/i7/1143-1156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Retraction notice to "Facile, Eco-friendly and template free phytosynthesis of Cauliflower like ZnO nanoparticles using leaf extract of Tamarindus indica (L.) and its biological evolution of antibacterial and antifungal activities" [Spectrochim. Acta A Mol. Biomol. Spectrosc. 136 (Part B) (2015) 1052-1057]. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2019; 207:363. [PMID: 30342768 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2018.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Retraction notice to "Green synthesis of Zinc oxide nanoparticles using Moringa oleifera leaf extract and evaluation of its antimicrobial activity" [Spectrochim. Acta A Mol. Biomol. Spectrosc. 143 (2015) 158-164]. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2019; 206:651. [PMID: 30266450 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2018.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Investigation of Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Al 5083-ZrSiO 4-Gr Hybrid Composite. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE 2018. [DOI: 10.1142/s0219581x17600298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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In this present work, an attempt is made to compare the microstructural, mechanical and tribological properties of Al 5083-5% and 10% Gr, Al 5083-5% and 10% ZrSiO4 composite with Al 5083-5, 10% Gr-5 and 10% ZrSiO4 hybrid composite. The samples were prepared by using the stir casting technique, and the characterizations of composites and hybrid composite were observed by using SEM, EDAX and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The mechanical properties such as hardness, tensile, compressive strength of hybrid composite were found to be better than those of composites. The wear test was carried out by using a pin-on-disc wear tribometer by varying parameters like normal load (5, 10[Formula: see text]N), sliding speed (1, 1.5, 2[Formula: see text]m/s) with constant sliding distance (2000[Formula: see text]m). The worn surface of the samples is examined by using SEM, and the wear properties of the hybrid composite are found to exhibit superior wear resistance properties than composites.
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On the asymptotic behavior of maxima and near-maxima of random observations from three parameter lognormal distribution. COMMUN STAT-THEOR M 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/03610926.2016.1189572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Influence of perfluorocarbons on Carbamazepine and Benzodiazepine for a neuro-lung protective strategy. J Clin Neurosci 2017; 43:82-88. [PMID: 28528895 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2017.04.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2016] [Accepted: 04/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is commonly characterized by a triad of features including multiple seizure types, intellectual disability or regression. LGS type of seizures is epilepsy which is due to abnormal vibrations occurring in seizures. During the time of such abnormal vibrations, both the seizures and the lungs suffer a lack in oxygen content to a considerable extent. This results in prolonged vibrations and loses of nervous control. As a neuro-lung protective strategy, a novel attempt has been made to enrich both seizures and lungs with oxygen content through the support of Perfluorodecalin (an excellent oxygen carrier) C10F18 (PFD) and Perfluorohexane C6F14 (PFH) along with an enhancement in the antiepileptic activity by the two chosen antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) Carbamazepine (CBZ) and Benzodiazepine (BDZ). Perfluorodecalin C10F18 (PFD) and Perfluorohexane C6F14 (PFH) emulsions were prepared by sonication process with combination of nonionic emulsifier, Lecithin (l-α-phosphatidylcholine) as a surfactant in Aqueous phase medium. These emulsions were mixed with Carbamazepine (CBZ) and Benzodiazepine (BDZ) drugs maintained at a temperature of about -20°C to 20°C and were set to slow evaporation process. The products are subjected to Optical microscope, Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) - Energy dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS). Study reveals the co-existence of fluorine and drug ensuring the oxygen uptake by the drug. Morphology of TEM, Optical microscopic images and the particle diameter estimated through Image_J confirms this analysis.
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Retraction notice to Green Synthesis of Silver nanoparticles from Gloriosa superba.L Leaf extract and their catalytic activity [SAA 115C 388-392]. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2017; 173:969. [PMID: 27939415 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2016.11.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Study of the sign change of exchange bias across the spin reorientation transition in Co(Cr 1-x Fe x ) 2O 4 (x = 0.00-0.125). JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER : AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNAL 2017; 29:055803. [PMID: 27911880 DOI: 10.1088/1361-648x/29/5/055803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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We present the evolution of novel phenomena of magnetic compensation effect, exchange bias (EB) effect and the field induced anomalies in '[Formula: see text]' substituted multiferroic compound [Formula: see text]. A few percent of '[Formula: see text]' substitution for '[Formula: see text]' in [Formula: see text] results in the reversal of field cooled magnetization under low applied fields below compensation temperature T comp. Further, increase in the field leads to the spin reorientation transition (T SR). Signature of EB in a narrow temperature window in the vicinity of T SR and its sign change across T SR is observed. Magnitude of EB depends on the amount of compensation and rigidity of the spin reorientation. We also notice the appearance of positive EB below the lock-in transition (T L). Presence of unidirectional anisotropy developed in the commensurate spin-spiral below T L could be responsible for the appearance of EB below T L.
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Retraction notice to "Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using A. indicum leaf extract and their antibacterial activity" [SAA (2014) 134C 34-39]. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2017; 171:526. [PMID: 27692292 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2016.08.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Retraction notice to "Synthesis, characterization and catalytic activity of Silver Nanoparticles Using Tribulus terrestris Leaf Extract" [SAA (2014) 88-93]. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2017; 171:527. [PMID: 27692293 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2016.08.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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CUSTOMISED SPORT INJURY REHABILITATION WITH YOGA AND PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR ACL - 12 WEEK REHABILITATION PROGRESS OF AN INJURED YOUNG ALPINE SKIER. Br J Sports Med 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-096952.25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Random colonic biopsies for chronic diarrhoea – A numbers needed to investigate approach. Int J Surg 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2016.08.155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Application of Lean Principles to Improve High-Precision Radiation Treatment Process and Patient Experience in a High-Volume Cancer Center. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2016.06.1645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Facile synthesis of novel (1-Aryl/alkyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol- 4-yl)methyl-2-bromo-4-methylthiazole-5-carboxylates by Cu(I) catalyzed click reaction. RUSS J GEN CHEM+ 2016. [DOI: 10.1134/s1070363216070306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Solvent-free microwave assisted synthesis of morpholine–piperidine–pyrrolidine annulated quinoline-naphthyl based chalcones and their antimicrobial activity. RUSS J GEN CHEM+ 2016. [DOI: 10.1134/s1070363216050236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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NIK regulates MT1-MMP activity and promotes glioma cell invasion independently of the canonical NF-κB pathway. Oncogenesis 2016; 5:e231. [PMID: 27270613 PMCID: PMC4945740 DOI: 10.1038/oncsis.2016.39] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2016] [Accepted: 05/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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A growing body of evidence implicates the noncanonical NF-κB pathway as a key driver of glioma invasiveness and a major factor underlying poor patient prognoses. Here, we show that NF-κB-inducing kinase (NIK/MAP3K14), a critical upstream regulator of the noncanonical NF-κB pathway, is both necessary and sufficient for cell-intrinsic invasion, as well as invasion induced by the cytokine TWEAK, which is strongly associated with tumor pathogenicity. NIK promotes dramatic alterations in glioma cell morphology that are characterized by extensive membrane branching and elongated pseudopodial protrusions. Correspondingly, NIK increases the phosphorylation, enzymatic activity and pseudopodial localization of membrane type-1 matrix metalloproteinase (MT1-MMP/MMP14), which is associated with enhanced tumor cell invasion of three-dimensional collagen matrices. Moreover, NIK regulates MT1-MMP activity in cells lacking the canonical NF-κB p65 and cRel proteins. Finally, increased expression of NIK is associated with elevated MT1-MMP phosphorylation in orthotopic xenografts and co-expression of NIK and MT1-MMP in human tumors is associated with poor glioma patient survival. These data reveal a novel role of NIK to enhance pseudopodia formation, MT1-MMP enzymatic activity and tumor cell invasion independently of p65. Collectively, our findings underscore the therapeutic potential of approaches targeting NIK in highly invasive tumors.
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Microwave assisted synthesis of (E)-1-(2-((1-benzyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)methoxy)phenyl)-3-(9-ethyl-9H-carbazol-3-yl)prop-2-en-1-ones and their antimicrobial activity. RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2016. [DOI: 10.1134/s1068162016030043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Characterizing the molecular interaction of perfluorocarbons with carbamazepine and benzodiazepine using photo-acoustic studies. J Mol Liq 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2016.02.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Design, synthesis and computational evaluation of a novel intermediate salt of N-cyclohexyl-N-(cyclohexylcarbamoyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl) benzamide as potential potassium channel blocker in epileptic paroxysmal seizures. Comput Biol Chem 2016; 64:64-73. [PMID: 27266485 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2016.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2016] [Revised: 04/11/2016] [Accepted: 05/19/2016] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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The narrow therapeutic range and limited pharmacokinetics of available Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) have raised serious concerns in the proper management of epilepsy. To overcome this, the present study attempts to identify a candidate molecule targeting voltage gated potassium channels anticipated to have superior pharmacological than existing potassium channel blockers. The compound was synthesized by reacting (S)-(+)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[2,1-c][1,4] benzodiazepine5,11(10H,11aH)-dione with 4-(Trifluoromethyl) benzoic acid (C8H5F3O2) in DMF and N,N'-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC) which lead to the formation of an intermediate salt of N-cyclohexyl-N-(cyclohexylcarbamoyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide with a perfect crystalline structure. The structure of the compound was characterized by FTIR, 1H NMR and 13C NMR analysis. The crystal structure is confirmed by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) studies revealed that substituent of fluoro or trifluoromethyl moiety into the compound had a great effect on the biological activity in comparison to clinically used drugs. Employing computational approaches the compound was further tested for its affinity against potassium protein structure by molecular docking in addition, bioactivity and ADMET properties were predicted through computer aided programs.
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Bio-approach: Plant mediated synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles and their catalytic reduction of methylene blue and antimicrobial activity. ADV POWDER TECHNOL 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2015.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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One pot multicomponent microwave and ultrasound assisted synthesis and antimicrobial activity of 2-(2-ethoxy-5-substituted-indol-3-ylidene)-1-aryl-ethanones. RUSS J GEN CHEM+ 2015. [DOI: 10.1134/s1070363215090194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Larvicidal activity of a novel isoquinoline type pigment from Fusarium moniliforme KUMBF1201 against Aedes aegypti and Anopheles stephensi. Process Biochem 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2015.05.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Safety and immunologic correlates of Melanoma GVAX, a GM-CSF secreting allogeneic melanoma cell vaccine administered in the adjuvant setting. J Transl Med 2015; 13:214. [PMID: 26143264 PMCID: PMC4491237 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-015-0572-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2015] [Accepted: 06/11/2015] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background Limited adjuvant treatment options exist for patients with high-risk surgically resected melanoma. This first-in-human study investigated the safety, tolerability and immunologic correlates of Melanoma GVAX, a lethally irradiated granulocyte–macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF)-secreting allogeneic whole-cell melanoma vaccine, administered in the adjuvant setting. Methods Patients with stage IIB-IV melanoma were enrolled following complete surgical resection. Melanoma GVAX was administered intradermally once every 28 days for four cycles, at 5E7 cells/cycle (n = 3), 2E8 cells/cycle (n = 9), or 2E8 cells/cycle preceded by cyclophosphamide 200 mg/m2 to deplete T regulatory cells (Tregs; n = 8). Blood was collected before each vaccination and at 4 and 6 months after treatment initiation for immunologic studies. Vaccine injection site biopsies and additional blood samples were obtained 2 days after the 1st and 4th vaccines. Results Among 20 treated patients, 18 completed 4 vaccinations. Minimal treatment-related toxicity was observed. One patient developed vitiligo and patches of white hair during the treatment and follow-up period. Vaccine site biopsies demonstrated complex inflammatory infiltrates, including significant increases in eosinophils and PD-1+ lymphocytes from cycle 1 to cycle 4 (P < 0.05). Serum GM-CSF concentrations increased significantly in a dose-dependent manner 48 h after vaccination (P = 0.0086), accompanied by increased numbers of activated circulating monocytes (P < 0.0001) and decreased percentages of myeloid-derived suppressor cells among monocytes (CD14+ , CD11b+ , HLA-DR low or negative; P = 0.002). Cyclophosphamide did not affect numbers of circulating Tregs. No significant changes in anti-melanoma immunity were observed in peripheral T cells by interferon-gamma ELIPSOT, or immunoglobulins by serum Western blotting. Conclusion Melanoma GVAX was safe and tolerable in the adjuvant setting. Pharmacodynamic testing revealed complex vaccine site immune infiltrates and an immune-reactive profile in circulating monocytic cell subsets. These findings support the optimization of Melanoma GVAX with additional monocyte and dendritic cell activators, and the potential development of combinatorial treatment regimens with synergistic agents. Trial registration: NCT01435499 Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12967-015-0572-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this cross-sectional study was to compare craniofacial growth among operated and unoperated unilateral cleft lip and palate non-syndromic subjects. MATERIALS AND METHODS A sample of 180 subjects of Indian origin was selected. Of them, 90 were operated, and 90 were unoperated complete unilateral cleft lip and palate individuals. The subjects were divided into three age groups of 3-5, 8-10, and 20-25 years comprised of 30 patients in each group. The following measurements were evaluated: Angle and length of the cranial base; maxillary spatial positioning and length; mandibular spatial positioning; morphology and length; maxillomandibular relationship. Comparative analysis of the means between the groups was performed with Student's t-test at the significance levels of 5%. The ANOVA test has been performed to test the effect of time. RESULTS No significant differences were observed between the measurements that represented the angle and length of the cranial base of unoperated and the operated patients (P>0.05). There was statistically significant decrease (P˂0.05) in the maxillary length (Co-A; 69.00 mm in 3-5 years, 68.33 mm in 8-10 years, and 67.17 mm in 20-25 years age group), and SNA angle (74.83° in 3-5 years, 74.17 ° in 8-10 years and 73.17 ° in 20-25 years age group) in operated group. No significant difference noticed on cephalometric values of the mandible, except Ar-Go-Me angle (P˂0.05), which showed vertical growth pattern in unoperated patients (132.50 ° in 3-5 years, 132.00 ° I 8-10 years and 138.33 ° in 20-25 years age group). CONCLUSION Lip and palate repair has a significant influence on the maxilla and resulting in retarded growth of maxilla, which causes midface deficiency beyond acceptable sagittal limits. The Gonial angle showed vertical growth pattern in unoperated patients, but the cranial base angle and length of unoperated and the operated patients were similar.
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Diamine Functionalized Cubic Mesoporous Silica for Ibuprofen Controlled Delivery. JOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY 2015; 15:4784-4791. [PMID: 26373038 DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2015.9811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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A diamine functionalized cubic mesostructured KIT-6 (N-KIT-6) has been prepared by post-synthetic method using calcined mesoporous KIT-6 with a diamine source, i.e., N-'[3-(tri methoxysilyl)- propyl]'ethylenediamine. The KIT-6 mesoporous silica used for N-KIT-6 was synthesized under weak acidic hydrothermal method using bitemplates, viz., Pluronic P123 and 1-butanol. The synthesized mesoporous materials, KIT-6 and N-KIT-6, have been characterized by the relevant instrumental techniques such as SAXS, N2 sorption isotherm, FT-IR, SEM, TEM and TGA to prove the standard mesoporous materials with the identification of diamine groups. The characterized mesoporous materials, KIT-6 and N-KIT-6, have been extensively used in the potential application of controlled drug delivery, where ibuprofen (IBU) employed as a model drug. The rate of IBU adsorption and release was monitored by UV vis-spectrometer. On the basis of the experimental results of controlled drug delivery system, the results of IBU adsorption and releasing rate in N-KIT-6 are higher than those of KIT-6 because of the higher hydrophobic nature as well as rich basic sites on the surface of inner pore wall silica.
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