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Dermatol Surg ; 2024 Apr 17.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38630596

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BACKGROUND: A laser-induced needle-free microjet injector was developed for rapid, high-speed drug delivery of microliters into the skin. OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the clinical rejuvenation effect of repeated dermal injections of the collagen simulator poly-dl-lactic acid (PDLA) using a laser-induced needle-free microjet injector. METHODS: Five PDLA injection sessions using a laser-induced needle-free microjet injector were conducted in patients concerned about aging skin. Facial uplifting, darkness, redness, roughness, pore size, subjective satisfaction, and side effects were evaluated before each session and 4 weeks after treatment completion. Histological evaluation was also performed with immunohistochemical staining of collagen and elastic fibers. RESULTS: The clinical results of 27 female patients were evaluated. The treatment resulted in a noticeable skin surface uplifting (0.711 ± 0.42 mm) and significant improvements in darkness (p = .013), redness (p = .009), and roughness (p = .036), with no significant difference in the pore size (p = .770). Patients were reported being satisfied with the overall therapeutic effects, despite mild and tolerable adverse effects. Histological findings revealed growth and thickening of collagen and elastic fibers, with marked increase in collagen I and III levels. CONCLUSION: Repeated dermal injections of PDLA using a laser-induced microjet injector offer excellent drug delivery, achieving high efficacy in skin rejuvenation, patient satisfaction, and safety.

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Heliyon ; 10(5): e26825, 2024 Mar 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38434306

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The invasive species Metcalfa pruinosa has inflicted significant economic losses in various European and Asian regions. To combat this pest, the parasitoid wasp Neodryinus typhlocybae has been effectively introduced in Europe. Despite its success, research on the field occurrence patterns of N. typhlocybae, particularly its phenology, remains scarce. This study aims to develop a degree-day model for predicting the adult emergence of N. typhlocybae from overwintering cocoons and to assess the phenological synchrony between N. typhlocybae adults and the nymphal stages of M. pruinosa in Korea. In this study, we estimated the thermal parameters of N. typhlocybae under field temperatures and six constant temperatures (13.92, 17.71, 18.53, 20.53, 22.78, and 24.03 °C) conditions. The lower developmental temperature was estimated using the values of the coefficient of variation for the cumulative degree days of emerged individual adults. The estimated lower developmental threshold temperature was 12.3 °C. With this developmental threshold, a degree-day model was developed, and this model well-predicted emergence in field conditions. By simulating this developed model with the actual occurrence of the nymphal stages of its host, M. pruinosa, adult wasp emergence was estimated to be 1.5 weeks later than the first instar nymph of the host but faster than other nymphal stages of M. pruinosa. Thus, the findings in this study would be helpful in determining the possibility of establishing N. typhlocybae and improving the management efficiency of M. pruinosa.

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J Cosmet Dermatol ; 2024 Mar 18.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38494897

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BACKGROUND: Indocyanine green (ICG) exhibits robust absorption near 800 nm. AIMS: To examine the clinical effects of combining ICG with a 785 nm picosecond laser for treating photo-aged skin. PATIENT/METHODS: A 785 nm 600 picosecond laser was used on the facial area of 16 female patients with Fitzpatrick skin type III and IV (mean age: 58.44 ± 5.24 years) after applying 0.0125% ICG cream. A total of 3000 shots were administered in diffractive optical element mode at a pulse energy of 200 mJ and frequency of 10 Hz. Hyperpigmented lesions were treated using the Zoom handpiece set at a spot size of 3-4 mm, pulse energy of 60-120 mJ, and frequency of 3-7 Hz. Patients underwent five sessions of treatment at intervals of 1-2 weeks. Wrinkles, pores and pigmented lesions were assessed at the initial assessment and 4 weeks after the final treatment using the Modified Fitzpatrick Wrinkle Scale and 10-point visual analog scale, respectively. Skin biopsy of the postauricular area was performed on two consenting patients. RESULTS: Significant improvements in wrinkles (p = 0.02), pores (p = 0.034), and hyperpigmentation (p = 0.036) were observed, along with increased patient subjective improvement. Adverse effects were transient and well-tolerated. Hematoxylin and eosin and Masson's trichrome staining revealed increased and thickened dermal collagen fibers. Immunohistochemical staining revealed increased expression of collagen I and III throughout the papillary and upper reticular dermis, along with diffuse increase of STRO-1 in the dermis. CONCLUSIONS: The combined application of a 785 nm picosecond laser and ICG yielded promising clinical outcomes for treating photo-aged skin in Asian patients with Fitzpatrick skin type III and IV.

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Int Endod J ; 2024 Feb 19.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38374488

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AIM: To compare the efficacy of Enterococcus faecalis biofilm removal using the GentleWave System (GWS) (Sonendo Inc, CA) on non-instrumented versus minimally instrumented root canal systems. METHODOLOGY: Thirty-four mandibular molars were autoclaved and allocated to four groups: Negative control (n = 5); positive control (n = 5); Group 1: non-instrumentation + GWS (NI + GWS) (n = 12); and Group 2: minimal instrumentation + GWS (MI + GWS) (n = 12). Of 34 samples, 24 samples with Vertucci type 2 configuration within the mesial root of each sample were allocated to Groups 1 and 2 and then matched based on the working length and root canal configuration. After inoculation of samples with E. faecalis for 3 weeks, the GWS was used on Group 1 without any instrumentation and Group 2 after instrumentation of mesial canals until size 20/06v. CFU and SEM analysis were used. RESULTS: Log10 (CFU/mL) from the positive control, and Group 1 and 2 were 7.41 ± 0.53, 3.41 ± 1.54, and 3.21 ± 1.54, respectively. Both groups showed a statistically significant difference in the reduction of viable E. faecalis cells compared to the positive control (Group 1 [p = .0001] and Group 2 [p < .0001]), whilst showing no significant difference between the two tested groups (p < .05). CONCLUSION: The use of GWS on the non-instrumented root canal system could be an effective disinfection protocol in removing the biofilm without dentin debris formation.

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Contact Dermatitis ; 90(4): 385-393, 2024 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38205911

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BACKGROUND: Common hyperkeratotic palmar skin lesions include chronic hand eczema (CHE), hyperkeratotic hand eczema (HHE), palmar psoriasis (PP). However, clinically differentiating these disorders is often challenging. OBJECTIVES: To compare the expressions of keratin (K) 5, K9, K14 and involucrin in palmar hyperkeratotic lesions (HHE, CHE and PP). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Immunohistochemical staining was performed on skin biopsy specimens obtained from the palms of patients clinically diagnosed with CHE, HHE and PP (n = 21, 24 and 18, respectively). RESULTS: K5 and K14 expression levels were higher in the spinous and granular layers of PP and HHE compared to CHE. Involucrin was expressed in the basal layer of PP and HHE but not in CHE. K9 expression was decreased in PP and HHE compared to CHE. CONCLUSION: Keratin and involucrin expression in the epidermis are markers of keratinocyte differentiation. Expression levels of keratin and involucrin were similar between the HHE and PP groups, suggesting that HHE shares pathogenesis with PP rather than CHE.


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Dermatite Alérgica de Contato , Eczema , Precursores de Proteínas , Psoríase , Dermatopatias , Humanos , Queratinas/metabolismo
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Mater Horiz ; 11(3): 747-757, 2024 Feb 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37990857

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Point defects often appear in two-dimensional (2D) materials and are mostly correlated with physical phenomena. The direct visualisation of point defects, followed by statistical inspection, is the most promising way to harness structure-modulated 2D materials. Here, we introduce a deep learning-based platform to identify the point defects in 2H-MoTe2: synergy of unit cell detection and defect classification. These processes demonstrate that segmenting the detected hexagonal cell into two unit cells elaborately cropped the unit cells: further separating a unit cell input into the Te2/Mo column part remarkably increased the defect classification accuracies. The concentrations of identified point defects were 7.16 × 1020 cm2 of Te monovacancies, 4.38 × 1019 cm2 of Te divacancies and 1.46 × 1019 cm2 of Mo monovacancies generated during an exfoliation process for TEM sample-preparation. These revealed defects correspond to the n-type character mainly originating from Te monovacancies, statistically. Our deep learning-oriented platform combined with atomic structural imaging provides the most intuitive and precise way to analyse point defects and, consequently, insight into the defect-property correlation based on deep learning in 2D materials.

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Chemosphere ; 349: 140781, 2024 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38006913

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Chemical recycling of plastics is a promising approach for effectively depolymerizing plastic waste into its constituent monomers, thereby contributing to the realization of a sustainable circular economy. Glycolysis, which converts polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into the monomer bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (BHET), has emerged as a cost-effective and commercially viable chemical recycling process. However, glycolysis requires long reaction times and high energy consumption, limiting its industrialization. In this study, we develop an energy-efficient microwave-assisted deep eutectic solvent-catalyzed glycolysis method to degrade PET effectively and rapidly, resulting in a high BHET yield. This combined approach enables the quantitative degradation of PET within 9 min, achieving a high BHET yield of approximately 99% under optimal reaction conditions. Furthermore, the proposed approach has a low specific energy consumption (45 kJ/g) and minimizes waste generation. The thermal behavior of PET and its degradation mechanism are systematically investigated using scanning electron microscopy and density functional theory-based calculations. The results obtained suggest that the proposed straightforward, swift, and energy-efficient strategy has the potential to offer a sustainable solution to plastic waste management challenges and expedite the industrialization of chemical recycling.


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Solventes Eutéticos Profundos , Polietilenotereftalatos , Solventes , Micro-Ondas , Glicólise , Catálise , Plásticos
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Waste Manag ; 174: 411-419, 2024 Feb 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38103351

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To achieve a sustainable and circular economy, developing effective plastic recycling methods is essential. Despite advances in the chemical recycling of plastic waste, modern industries require highly efficient and sustainable solutions to address environmental problems. In this study, we propose an efficient glycolysis strategy for post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) using deep eutectic solvents (DESs) to produce bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (BHET) with high selectivity. Choline chloride (ChCl)- and urea-based DESs were synthesized using various metal salts and were tested for the glycolysis of PET waste; ChCl-Zn(OAc)2 exhibited the best performance. The DES-containing solvent system afforded a complete PET conversion, producing BHET at a high yield (91.6%) under optimal reaction conditions. The degradation mechanism of PET and its interaction with DESs were systematically investigated using density functional theory-based calculations. Furthermore, an intuitive machine learning model was developed to predict the PET conversion and BHET selectivity for different DES compositions. Our findings demonstrate that the DES-catalyzed glycolysis of post-consumer PET could enable the development of a sustainable chemical recycling process, providing insights to identify the new design of DESs for plastic decomposition.


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Solventes Eutéticos Profundos , Polietilenotereftalatos , Solventes/química , Polietilenotereftalatos/química , Glicólise , Catálise
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Ann Dermatol ; 35(Suppl 2): S323-S326, 2023 Nov.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38061731

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A 63-year-old male presented with a painful skin lesion on the left side of the neck and upper chest approximately two months prior to presentation. Diffuse erythematous to purplish-colored sclerotic patches were observed. He had been treated with intravenous antibiotics for two weeks for cellulitis, but the lesion did not improve. Punch biopsy, and neck computed tomography (CT) with contrast enhancement were performed to differentiate between cellulitis and scleroderma. Histopathological examination revealed infiltration of pleomorphic and poorly differentiated tumor cells extending into thickened collagen bundles, and mitotic activity. Based on histologic and radiologic findings, the patient was suspected to have poorly differentiated carcinoma, and further evaluation of the origin of the carcinoma was performed. A subareolar mass on the left breast was observed on chest CT, and a needle biopsy was performed; results were consistent with findings from the skin biopsy. Finally, the patient was diagnosed with carcinoma en cuirasse, a subtype of cutaneous metastasis of breast cancer, was transferred to oncology, and underwent palliative chemotherapy.

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Ann Dermatol ; 35(Suppl 1): S48-S51, 2023 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37853864

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A 75-year-old male was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and treated with pirfenidone. He presented with an erythematous thick scaly patch on his face, neck, and both hands and arms. He had a history of significant exposure to sunlight without using sunscreen. All lesions were restricted to sun-exposed areas and appeared one month ago. Histopathological examination revealed necrotic keratinocytes, epidermal spongiosis, liquefaction degeneration of the basal layer, interface dermatitis, solar elastosis, and upper dermal perivascular lympho-histiocytic infiltration. Based on clinical and histopathological findings, the skin lesion could be diagnosed as photosensitive drug eruption induced by pirfenidone. Pirfenidone was discontinued for a month, and the patient was treated with oral and topical corticosteroids. Consequently, the skin lesion almost fully cleared, leaving mild postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. Although there are many reports of photosensitivity reactions to pirfenidone, dermatologists are still not familiar with this drug. Through this case presentation, clinicians should be aware of the potential phototoxic effects of pirfenidone and provide the necessary precautionary information to patients who take pirfenidone.

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J Cutan Pathol ; 50(11): 951-955, 2023 Nov.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37654082

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Chordoma is a rare locally aggressive bone malignancy that originates from the notochord. It typically involves the sacrococcygeal area, spheno-occipital region of the skull, and spine. Cutaneous involvement of chordoma, termed as chordoma cutis, is uncommon and usually occurs via direct invasion or local recurrence. Distant metastasis to the skin is very rare. We report a case of chordoma cutis on the scalp, which lacked characteristic physaliferous cells but tested positive for brachyury, thus supporting the diagnosis of chordoma cutis. The patient, who presented with a solitary translucent nodule on the scalp, was previously diagnosed with chordoma on the vertebral column and skull 8 months prior. Microscopic examination showed a cord-like arrangement of plasmacytoid cells within a myxoid stroma. Physaliferous cells were not observed, and cytokeratin AE1/AE3 staining was negative; however, brachyury and epithelial membrane antigen staining was positive, leading to the diagnosis of chordoma cutis. Therefore, clinicians must include chordoma cutis in the differential diagnosis of translucent nodular lesions on the skin of patients formerly diagnosed with chordoma.


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Neoplasias Ósseas , Cordoma , Neoplasias Cutâneas , Humanos , Cordoma/diagnóstico , Cordoma/patologia , Cordoma/secundário , Pele/patologia , Neoplasias Cutâneas/patologia , Imuno-Histoquímica
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Adv Sci (Weinh) ; 10(29): e2303412, 2023 Oct.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37607117

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Nanotransfer printing (nTP) is one of the most promising nanopatterning methods given that it can be used to produce nano-to-micro patterns effectively with functionalities for electronic device applications. However, the nTP process is hindered by several critical obstacles, such as sub-20 nm mold technology, reliable large-area replication, and uniform transfer-printing of functional materials. Here, for the first time, a dual nanopatterning process is demonstrated that creates periodic sub-20 nm structures on the eight-inch wafer by the transfer-printing of patterned ultra-thin (<50 nm) block copolymer (BCP) film onto desired substrates. This study shows how to transfer self-assembled BCP patterns from the Si mold onto rigid and/or flexible substrates through a nanopatterning method of thermally assisted nTP (T-nTP) and directed self-assembly (DSA) of Si-containing BCPs. In particular, the successful microscale patternization of well-ordered sub-20 nm SiOx patterns is systematically presented by controlling the self-assembly conditions of BCP and printing temperature. In addition, various complex pattern geometries of nano-in-micro structures are displayed over a large patterning area by T-nTP, such as angular line, wave line, ring, dot-in-hole, and dot-in-honeycomb structures. This advanced BCP-replicated nanopatterning technology is expected to be widely applicable to nanofabrication of nano-to-micro electronic devices with complex circuits.

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Mol Med Rep ; 28(2)2023 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37350391

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Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) is a mixture of deoxyribonucleotides. It serves as an anti­inflammatory and tissue­regenerating agent. The mitogen­activated protein kinase pathway modulates cell growth and collagen accumulation. It also regulates inflammation by suppressing the expression of proinflammatory cytokines. In the present study, it was attempted to elucidate the molecular mechanism of PDRN in skin healing by confirming the effects of PDRN treatment on skin keratinocytes and fibroblasts, and by assessing the levels of collagen and inflammatory cytokines regulated by the extracellular signal­regulated kinase (ERK) pathway. The potential effects of PDRN on skin regeneration were investigated. Fibroblast and keratinocyte proliferation and migration were analyzed using the water­soluble tetrazolium­8 and wound healing assays. The upregulation of collagen synthesis by PDRN­induced ERK activation was analyzed in fibroblasts with or without an ERK inhibitor. Inflammatory cytokine expression levels in keratinocytes were determined using reverse transcription­quantitative polymerase chain reaction. PDRN promoted the proliferation and migration of keratinocytes and fibroblasts. However, PDRN­induced ERK phosphorylation differed between keratinocytes and fibroblasts; PDRN increased ERK phosphorylation and collagen accumulation in fibroblasts, while it inhibited matrix metalloproteinase expression. By contrast, PDRN inhibited ERK phosphorylation in keratinocytes, and it decreased inflammatory cytokine expression levels. PDRN affects skin cell proliferation and migration, and collagen and inflammatory cytokine expression levels via ERK signaling. Overall, PDRN exerts a positive effect on skin regeneration, but the mechanism by which it promotes skin regeneration varies among different skin cell types.


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Polidesoxirribonucleotídeos , Pele , Humanos , Fosforilação , Polidesoxirribonucleotídeos/farmacologia , Polidesoxirribonucleotídeos/metabolismo , Pele/metabolismo , Queratinócitos/metabolismo , Colágeno/metabolismo , MAP Quinases Reguladas por Sinal Extracelular/metabolismo , Citocinas/metabolismo , Fibroblastos/metabolismo
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Surg Infect (Larchmt) ; 24(5): 488-494, 2023 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37257187

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Background: This study aimed to establish a threshold of C-reactive protein (CRP) level for early detection of post-operative infectious complications after surgery for colorectal cancer. Patients and Methods: In this single-center, retrospective analysis, we studied the data of 178 patients who underwent surgery for colorectal cancer between January 2018 and February 2022. Elective surgery with curative intent was performed, and serum CRP levels were measured on five consecutive days after surgery. Receiver operating characteristic curves were utilized to assess the cutoff point of the CRP level with maximum predictive value, Results: A total of 59 cases of early post-operative complications, including pneumonia, wound infection, intra-abdominal infection, and anastomotic leakage were evaluated. During the monitoring period, patients with complications had higher CRP level than those without complications. The cutoff points on the five post-operative days were estimated to be 6.50, 10.83, 11.44, 6.67, and 5.71 mg/dL, respectively, and they were correlated to the occurrence of infectious complications. Higher CRP levels were associated with greater blood loss during surgery (p = 0.003) and increased length of hospital stay (p < 0.001) than did lower CRP levels. Conclusions: C-reactive protein monitoring in the early post-operative period is a cost-effective test that can be easily performed to predict the occurrence of infectious complications. It may be helpful in improving surgical outcomes, shortening the length of hospital stay and appropriate antibiotic administration.


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Proteína C-Reativa , Neoplasias Colorretais , Humanos , Proteína C-Reativa/análise , Estudos Retrospectivos , Detecção Precoce de Câncer/efeitos adversos , Biomarcadores , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/diagnóstico , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/epidemiologia , Fístula Anastomótica/diagnóstico , Fístula Anastomótica/epidemiologia , Curva ROC , Neoplasias Colorretais/cirurgia , Valor Preditivo dos Testes
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Int J Dermatol ; 62(7): 895-899, 2023 Jul.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37212335

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BACKGROUND: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive skin cancer, of which most research has been conducted in Caucasians. Therefore, the clinicopathological features and prognosis of Merkel cell carcinoma in Asians are still scarce. The aim of this study is to investigate the epidemiology and survival of MCC in South Korea and provide representative information regarding MCC in Asia. METHODS: This was a retrospective, nationwide, multicenter study conducted in 12 centers across South Korea. Patients with pathologically proven MCC were included in the study. The clinicopathological features and clinical outcomes of the patients were investigated. Overall survival (OS) was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method, and independent prognostic factors were identified using Cox regression analysis. RESULTS: A total of 161 patients with MCC were evaluated. The mean age was 71 years with a female predominance. OS was significantly different among the stages. Among clinicopathological features, multivariate Cox regression analysis demonstrated that only the stage at diagnosis was associated with poorer overall survival. CONCLUSIONS: The results of our study suggest that the incidence of MCC was higher in females than in males and that there was a higher rate of local disease at the time of diagnosis. Among the variable clinicopathological features, disease stage at diagnosis was the only significant prognostic factor for MCC in South Korea. The findings of this nationwide, multicenter study suggest that MCC has distinct features in South Korea compared with other countries.


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Carcinoma de Célula de Merkel , Neoplasias Cutâneas , Masculino , Humanos , Feminino , Idoso , Carcinoma de Célula de Merkel/patologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Neoplasias Cutâneas/patologia , Estadiamento de Neoplasias , Análise de Sobrevida , Prognóstico
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Nano Converg ; 10(1): 1, 2023 Jan 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36595116

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Techniques for detecting chemicals dispersed at low concentrations in air continue to evolve. These techniques can be applied not only to manage the quality of agricultural products using a post-ripening process but also to establish a safety prevention system by detecting harmful gases and diagnosing diseases. Recently, techniques for rapid response to various chemicals and detection in complex and noisy environments have been developed using M13 bacteriophage-based sensors. In this review, M13 bacteriophage-based multi-array colourimetric sensors for the development of an electronic nose is discussed. The self-templating process was adapted to fabricate a colour band structure consisting of an M13 bacteriophage. To detect diverse target chemicals, the colour band was utilised with wild and genetically engineered M13 bacteriophages to enhance their sensing abilities. Multi-array colourimetric sensors were optimised for application in complex and noisy environments based on simulation and deep learning analysis. The development of a multi-array colourimetric sensor platform based on the M13 bacteriophage is likely to result in significant advances in the detection of various harmful gases and the diagnosis of various diseases based on exhaled gas in the future.

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Skin Res Technol ; 29(1): e13275, 2023 Jan.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36704884

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BACKGROUND: Sensitive skin is a subjective cutaneous hyper-reactivity that occurs in response to various innocuous stimuli. Keratinocytes have recently been shown to participate in sensory transduction by releasing many neuroactive molecules that bind to intra-epidermal free nerve endings and modulate nociception. In the literature, the characterization of these interactions has been based on the co-culture of keratinocyte and mammalian-origin neuronal cell lines. In this study, we established an in vitro model based on a co-culture of primary human keratinocytes and differentiated SH-SY5Y cells, a human neuronal cell line. METHODS: Human epidermal keratinocytes and SH-SY5Y cells were monocultured and co-cultured. Changes in calcium influx, substance P, inflammatory cytokines, and neuropeptides between the monoculture and co-culture groups treated with capsaicin only and capsaicin with transient receptor potential channel vanilloid subfamily member 1 (TRPV1) antagonist, trans-4-tert-butylcyclohexanol (TTBC), together. In addition, the difference in stinging sensation was evaluated by applying it to the volunteers. RESULTS: When SH-SY5Y cells were co-cultured with keratinocytes, they had no significant effect on axonal development. Substance P was also released after capsaicin treatment and reduced by TTBC under co-culture conditions. Moreover, the expression of inflammatory cytokines and neuropeptides was significantly increased in co-cultured keratinocytes compared to that under monoculture conditions. In addition, the stinging sensation was significantly induced after the application of capsaicin in vivo and was relieved after the application of the TRPV1 antagonist. CONCLUSION: We demonstrated that the novel co-culture model is functionally valid through capsaicin and TRPV1 antagonist. We also confirmed that TTBC could be used for the treatment of sensitive skin through a co-culture model and in vivo tests. This co-culture model of keratinocytes and SH-SY5Y cells may be useful in vitro alternatives for studying the close communication between keratinocytes and neuronal cells and for screening therapeutic drugs for sensitive skin.


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Neuroblastoma , Neuropeptídeos , Canais de Cátion TRPV , Animais , Humanos , Capsaicina/farmacologia , Linhagem Celular , Técnicas de Cocultura , Citocinas/metabolismo , Queratinócitos/metabolismo , Neuroblastoma/metabolismo , Neuropeptídeos/metabolismo , Substância P/metabolismo , Canais de Cátion TRPV/antagonistas & inibidores
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Toxicol Rep ; 10: 27-31, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36569478

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Although the hydrolysis mechanism of the nerve agents, which is the main decontamination pathway, has been studied experimentally and theoretically, the reliable theoretical prediction method for the hydrolysis rate is not studied yet. Furthermore, after the CWC (Chemical Warfare Agent) list is updated, Novichok candidate structures can be more than 10,000 structures, for which it is not possible to perform the experiment for all of them for synthesizing and getting the hydrolysis rate. Therefore, developing a reliable theoretical method for hydrolysis rate prediction is crucial to prepare for the forthcoming usage of new types of nerve agents. Herein, by using DFT (Density Functional Theory), we successfully developed a new method of predicting the hydrolysis rate on nerve agents by investigating the electrophilicity index (EI) of the various A-, V-, and G-series nerve agents and found a suitable correlation with the experimental hydrolysis rate. Among the several DFT methods, wb97xD predicts the EI with the lowest % deviation of the studied nerve agents. Our results show that EI can be a good indicator to predict the hydrolysis rate of the anticipated nerve agents. Based on the result, we predicted the hydrolysis rate on another type of Novichok candidates, which could be the firm basis for developing a decontaminant and antidote with much fewer experimental efforts on new types of nerve agents.

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ACS Sens ; 8(1): 167-175, 2023 01 27.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36584356

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Adaptable and sensitive materials are essential for the development of advanced sensor systems such as bio and chemical sensors. Biomaterials can be used to develop multifunctional biosensor applications using genetic engineering. In particular, a plasmonic sensor system using a coupled film nanostructure with tunable gap sizes is a potential candidate in optical sensors because of its simple fabrication, stability, extensive tuning range, and sensitivity to small changes. Although this system has shown a good ability to eliminate humidity as an interferant, its performance in real-world environments is limited by low selectivity. To overcome these issues, we demonstrated the rapid response of gap plasmonic color sensors by utilizing metal nanostructures combined with genetically engineered M13 bacteriophages to detect volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and diagnose lung cancer from breath samples. The M13 bacteriophage was chosen as a recognition element because the structural protein capsid can readily be modified to target the desired analyte. Consequently, the VOCs from various functional groups were distinguished by using a multiarray biosensor based on a gap plasmonic color film observed by hierarchical cluster analysis. Furthermore, the lung cancer breath samples collected from 70 healthy participants and 50 lung cancer patients were successfully classified with a high rate of over 89% through supporting machine learning analysis.


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Técnicas Biossensoriais , Neoplasias Pulmonares , Nanoestruturas , Compostos Orgânicos Voláteis , Humanos , Nanoestruturas/química , Neoplasias Pulmonares/diagnóstico , Compostos Orgânicos Voláteis/análise , Bacteriófago M13
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