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Medicine (Baltimore) ; 103(22): e38340, 2024 May 31.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39259121

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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a highly prevalent condition in the general population. Although recent studies have demonstrated a link between NAFLD and lipoprotein(a), a low-density lipoprotein-like particle synthesized in the liver, its precise physiological role and mechanism of action remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between lipoprotein(a) levels and development of NAFLD and hepatic fibrosis in Korean adults. A total of 1501 subjects who underwent abdominal ultrasonography at least twice as part of a health checkup program were enrolled. Biochemical and ultrasonography results were analyzed longitudinally, and the degree of hepatic fibrosis was calculated in subjects with NAFLD using serum biomarkers, such as fibrosis-4 (FIB-4). During the 3.36-year follow-up period, 352 patients (23.5%) were diagnosed with NAFLD. The subjects were categorized into 4 groups based on their lipoprotein(a) levels. Remarkably, the incidence of NAFLD decreased as the lipoprotein(a) levels increased. Following logistic regression analysis and adjustment for various risk factors, the odds ratio for the development of NAFLD was 0.625 (95% CI 0.440-0.888; P = .032) when comparing the highest to the lowest tertile of lipoprotein(a). However, no significant association was observed between the occurrence of hepatic fibrosis and lipoprotein(a) levels in subjects with NAFLD. Lipoprotein(a) levels have been identified as a significant predictor of NAFLD development. Additional large-scale studies with extended follow-up periods are required to better understand the effect of lipoprotein(a) on NAFLD and hepatic fibrosis.


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Biomarcadores , Lipoproteína(a) , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica , Humanos , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica/sangue , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica/epidemiologia , Masculino , Feminino , República da Coreia/epidemiologia , Lipoproteína(a)/sangue , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Longitudinais , Estudos Retrospectivos , Adulto , Biomarcadores/sangue , Fatores de Risco , Cirrose Hepática/sangue , Cirrose Hepática/epidemiologia , Ultrassonografia , Incidência
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ACS Omega ; 9(36): 37636-37649, 2024 Sep 10.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39281900

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Obesity or excess adipose tissue mass increases the risk of heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes. Obesity might be prevented by consuming plant-based probiotic fermented foods. This study aimed to determine whether adding Pediococcus acidilactici MNL5 to fermented brown rice (FBR) enhances its metabolites, lipase activity, and antioxidant efficiency. UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS analysis revealed significant changes in untargeted metabolite profiles, while, compared with those of raw brown rice (RBR), FBR contained more antioxidant and lipase inhibitors. We evaluated the FBR in HFD (high-fat-diet)-induced obese mice by employing biochemical, histological, gut microbiome, and serum metabolomics approaches. FBR MD (250 mg/kg) decreased body weight (BW) and fat content compared with RBR. With subsequent FBR MD, mice fed a HFD may have reduced serum lipid levels. A HFD with a mid-dose FBR improved the gut microbiota diversity, composition, and structure; reduced the abundance of obesity-related genera such as Helicobacter, Clostridium, and Desulfovibrio; and promoted the abundance of beneficial genera such as Bifidobacterium, Akkermansia, and Lactobacillus, which are inversely correlated with BW, total cholesterol, TG, LDL-C, and HDL-C. In addition, FBR MD has been associated with increased levels of palmitic acid, EPA, oleic acid, α-linolenic acid, indole, dodecanoic acid, and amino acids. FBR, in its entirety, has exhibited promise as a functional material for ameliorating obesity.

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Food Chem X ; 23: 101763, 2024 Oct 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39286041

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In this study, we explored the application of Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) hyperspectral imaging combined with Competitive Adaptive Reweighted Sampling (CARS) and advanced regression models for the non-destructive assessment of protein content in dried laver. Utilizing a spectral range of 900-1700 nm, we aimed to refine the quality control process by selecting informative wavelengths through CARS and applying various preprocessing techniques (standard normal variate [SNV], Savitzky-Golay filtering [SG], Orthogonal Signal Correction [OSC], and StandardScaler [SS]) to enhance the model's accuracy. The SNV-OSC-StandardScaler- Support vector regression (SVR) model trained on CARS-selected wavelengths significantly outperformed the other configurations, achieving a prediction determination coefficient (Rp2) of 0.9673, root mean square error of prediction of 0.4043, and residual predictive deviation of 5.533. These results highlight SWIR hyperspectral imaging's potential as a rapid and precise tool for assessing dried laver quality, aiding food industry quality control and dried laver market growth.

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J Vasc Bras ; 23: e20230139, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39286298

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Aneurysms of the splenic artery are the third most common type of intra-abdominal aneurysms and the most common type of visceral aneurysms. Portal hypertension is a significant risk factor for development of these aneurysms. We report the case of a white, female, 52-year-old patient with multiple splenic artery aneurysms and hypersplenism secondary to portal hypertension and cirrhosis. Abdominal angiotomography identified six splenic aneurysms. In this scenario, an endovascular intervention was scheduled to conduct embolization using controlled release coils and Onyx™ embolization agent. The three largest aneurysms were treated. Control angiographs showed good exclusion of the aneurysms. The endovascular technique therefore proved to be a good choice considering the patient's comorbidities and blood disorders. In this case, the procedure was successful. There were no immediate or long-term complications. The patient recovered well and is in clinical follow-up.

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Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39291332

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Introduction: The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program for breast cancer survivors (BCS) is designed to enhance cognitive training through formal and informal meditational practices. This randomized clinical trial (RCT) aimed to evaluate if BCS assigned to either the MBSR(BC), Breast Cancer Education Support (BCES), or Usual Care (UC) regimens experienced greater improvements at 6, 12, and 26 weeks on objective and subjective cognitive performance. Methods: BCS (n = 212) randomized to a three-group RCT: MBSR(BC) (n = 91), BCES (n = 90), or UC (n = 31) were assessed on cognitive performance and symptoms at baseline, 6, 12, and 26 weeks. Linear mixed models were fit to evaluate the effects of the MBSR(BC) program, hypothesizing ordered effect improvements: (MBSR[BC] highest, BCES intermediate, UC lowest) along with baseline characteristics evaluated as moderators. Results: Of the BCS (mean age of 57), 73% were White, and non-Hispanic, and 77% received both chemotherapy (CT) and radiation. Cognitive performance improved in all groups. Although there were no statistically significant between-group differences in cognitive outcomes, significant symptom reductions occurred for the MBSR(BC) group (p = 0.003). Within-group effect size analysis at 26 weeks showed substantial improvements in all three groups (effect sizes >0.50) in subjective impairments and quality of life (effect size >0.50) and objective measures of cognitive performance. MBSR(BC) showed the largest within-group effect size in the reduction of fatigue (effect size = 0.81). Effect sizes occurred in the hypothesized direction for 10 of the 18 outcomes. Discussion: Although the MBSR(BC) program did not show significant differences in cognitive performance compared with BCES and UC, all groups improved and reductions in fatigue were beneficial for MBSR(BC). Results suggest that cognitive performance may improve after CT over time considering one's natural history. Furthermore, BCS enrolled in RCTs may be more motivated to improve their health status (NCT02786797).

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Int J Mol Sci ; 25(17)2024 Sep 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39273565

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Exosomes are nanovesicles 30-150 nm in diameter released extracellularly. Those isolated from human body fluids reflect the characteristics of their cells or tissues of origin. Exosomes carry extensive biological information from their parent cells and have significant potential as biomarkers for disease diagnosis and prognosis. However, there are limited studies utilizing exosomes in postmortem diagnostics. In this study, we extended our initial research which identified the presence and established detection methodologies for exosomes in postmortem fluids. We analyzed exosomal miRNA extracted from plasma and pericardial fluid samples of a control group (n = 13) and subjects with acute myocardial infarction (AMI; n = 24). We employed next-generation sequencing (NGS) to investigate whether this miRNA could serve as biomarkers for coronary atherosclerosis leading to acute myocardial infarction. Our analysis revealed 29 miRNAs that were differentially expressed in the AMI group compared to the control group. Among these, five miRNAs exhibited more than a twofold increase in expression across all samples from the AMI group. Specifically, miR-486-5p levels were significantly elevated in patients with high-grade (type VI or above) atherosclerotic plaques, as per the American Heart Association criteria, highlighting its potential as a predictive biomarker for coronary atherosclerosis progression. Our results indicate that postmortem-derived exosomal microRNAs can serve as potential biomarkers for various human diseases, including cardiovascular disorders. This finding has profound implications for forensic diagnostics, a field critically lacking diagnostic markers.


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Biomarcadores , Exossomos , MicroRNAs , Humanos , Exossomos/metabolismo , Exossomos/genética , MicroRNAs/genética , MicroRNAs/metabolismo , Masculino , Feminino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Infarto do Miocárdio/diagnóstico , Infarto do Miocárdio/metabolismo , Infarto do Miocárdio/genética , Autopsia , Isquemia Miocárdica/diagnóstico , Isquemia Miocárdica/genética , Isquemia Miocárdica/metabolismo , Líquido Pericárdico/metabolismo , Sequenciamento de Nucleotídeos em Larga Escala
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EuroIntervention ; 20(18): e1154-e1162, 2024 Sep 16.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39279516

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BACKGROUND: Endovascular therapy (EVT) has become the preferred treatment modality for femoropopliteal disease. However, there is limited evidence regarding its procedural and clinical outcomes according to the affected area. AIMS: The aim of this study is to investigate clinical outcomes and device effectiveness according to treatment extent in the superficial femoral artery (SFA), popliteal artery (PA), or both. METHODS: In this study, we analysed EVT for SFA (2,404 limbs), PA (155 limbs), SFA/PA (383 limbs) using the population in the K-VIS ELLA (Korean Vascular Intervention Society Endovascular Therapy in Lower Limb Artery Diseases) registry. The primary endpoint was target lesion revascularisation (TLR) at 2 years. RESULTS: The SFA/PA group exhibited a higher prevalence of anatomical complexity, characterised by long lesions, moderate to severe calcification, and total occlusion. The procedures were successful in 97.2% of SFA, 92.9% of PA, and 95.6% of SFA/PA EVTs. The 2-year TLR rates were 21.1%, 18.6%, and 32.7% in the SFA, PA, and SFA/PA groups, respectively. SFA/PA EVT was associated with a significantly increased risk for TLR compared to the SFA group (adjusted hazard ratio [HR] 1.48 [1.09-2.00]; p=0.008) and a trend towards an increased risk compared to the PA group (adjusted HR 1.80 [1.00-3.27]; p=0.052). After overlap weighting, the use of a drug-coated balloon (DCB) was shown to be beneficial, with the lowest TLR rate after SFA and SFA/PA EVT. CONCLUSIONS: In this large real-world registry, SFA/PA EVT was associated with an increased risk for TLR at 2 years compared to the SFA or PA EVT groups, with favourable outcomes when using a DCB or drug-eluting stent in the SFA/PA EVT group.


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Procedimentos Endovasculares , Artéria Femoral , Doença Arterial Periférica , Artéria Poplítea , Humanos , Artéria Poplítea/cirurgia , Procedimentos Endovasculares/instrumentação , Procedimentos Endovasculares/efeitos adversos , Procedimentos Endovasculares/métodos , Doença Arterial Periférica/terapia , Masculino , Feminino , Idoso , Resultado do Tratamento , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Sistema de Registros , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Fatores de Risco , Grau de Desobstrução Vascular
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Clin Transplant ; 38(9): e15299, 2024 Sep.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39268639

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BACKGROUND: There is a lack of information on the waitlist performance and post-transplant outcomes of lung transplants in elderly recipients in Korea. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed and analyzed data from the Korean Network for Organ Sharing database between March 2010 and August 2023. RESULTS: In total, 2574 patients were listed for lung transplantation during the study period, with 511 (19.9%) of them being over 65 years of age. Among these, 188 patients (36.8%) underwent transplantation, while 184 patients (36%) passed away without undergoing transplantation at the time of data extraction. The most prevalent underlying disease on the waitlist was idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, accounting for 68.1%. The 1-year survival rate was significantly lower in the elderly compared to that in the nonelderly (65.4 vs. 75.4%; p = .004). In the multivariate Cox analysis, elderly (hazard ratio [HR], 1.49; 95% CI, 1.14-1.97; p = .004) and a high urgent status at registration (HR, 1.83; 95% CI, 1.40-2.40; p < .001) were significantly associated with post-transplant 1-year mortality. Kaplan-Meier curves demonstrated a significant difference in post-transplant mortality based on the urgency status at enrollment (χ2 = 8.302, p = .016). Even with the same highly urgent condition at the time of transplantation, different prognoses were observed depending on the condition at listing (χ2 = 9.056, p = .029). CONCLUSION: The elderly exhibited worse transplant outcomes than nonelderly adults, with a highly urgent status at registration identified as a significant risk factor. Unprepared, highly urgent transplantation was associated with poor outcomes.


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Transplante de Pulmão , Listas de Espera , Humanos , Transplante de Pulmão/mortalidade , Masculino , Feminino , Listas de Espera/mortalidade , República da Coreia/epidemiologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Idoso , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Taxa de Sobrevida , Seguimentos , Prognóstico , Fatores de Risco , Adulto , Sobrevivência de Enxerto , Obtenção de Tecidos e Órgãos/estatística & dados numéricos , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/mortalidade , Rejeição de Enxerto/etiologia , Rejeição de Enxerto/mortalidade , Rejeição de Enxerto/epidemiologia , Pneumopatias/cirurgia , Pneumopatias/mortalidade
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Heliyon ; 10(16): e36345, 2024 Aug 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39253152

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Aim: We assessed the efficacy of anti-hyperkalemic agents for alleviating hyperkalemia and improving clinical outcomes in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Methods: This was a single-center, retrospective observational study of OHCA patients treated at tertiary hospitals between 2010 and 2020. Adult patients aged 18 or older who were in cardiac arrest at the time of arrival and had records of potassium levels measured during cardiac arrest were included. A linear regression model was used to evaluate the relationship between changes in potassium levels and use of anti-hyperkalemic medications. Cox proportional hazards regression analysis was performed to analyze the relationship between the use of anti-hyperkalemic agents and the achievement of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). Results: Among 839 episodes, 465 patients received anti-hyperkalemic medication before ROSC. The rate of ROSC was higher in the no anti-hyperkalemic group than in the anti-hyperkalemic group (55.9 % vs 47.7 %, P = 0.019). The decrease in potassium level in the anti-hyperkalemic group from pre-ROSC to post-ROSC was significantly greater than that in the no anti-hyperkalemic group (coefficient 0.38, 95 % confidence interval [CI], 0.13-0.64, P = 0.003). In Cox proportional hazards regression analysis, the use of anti-hyperkalemic medication was related to a decreased ROSC rate in the overall group (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] 0.66, 95 % CI, 0.54-0.81, P < 0.001), but there were no differences among subgroups classified according to initial potassium levels. Conclusions: Anti-hyperkalemic agents were associated with substantial decreases in potassium levels in OHCA patients. However, administration of anti-hyperkalemic agents did not affect the achievement of ROSC.

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Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39275965

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Monzogranite is known for its high surface area and cation exchange capacity, which play a crucial role in ameliorating the challenges by enhancing nutrient adsorption and facilitating nutrient availability during the weaning period. Weaned crossbred piglets (Duroc × Yorkshire × Landrace), initially weighing 5.36 ± 0.26 kg, were allocated into four treatments with 6 replicates each (10 pigs per replicate). The treatments encompassed CON (basal diet), Z0.1 (0.1% monzogranite supplementation in basal diet), Z0.2 (0.2% monzogranite supplementation), and Z0.3 (0.3% monzogranite supplementation). In phase 1, a linear increase in total average daily gain (ADG) was observed across treatment groups, with a concomitant linear increase in ADG and gain-to-feed ratio (G/F). The overall results showed a linear increase in ADG and G/F. A linear decrease in aspartate aminotransferase and lactate dehydrogenase levels was observed across treatment groups. Conversely, no significant differences were noted in the levels of albumin, alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase, high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, total cholesterol, blood urea nitrogen, triglycerides, and gamma-glutamyl transferase among the treatment groups. Faecal scoring indicated a linear reduction in scores at Day 7 among the treatment groups. However, no significant differences were observed at Days 14 and 28. The assessment of immunoglobulins demonstrated a significant increase in both immunoglobulin G and immunoglobulin A levels in the Z0.1 treatment group compared to the CON. In both phase 1 and phase 2, a linear decrease in cortisol levels was evident. In conclusion, a linear increase in total ADG and G/F during phase 1, sustained across both phases, suggests monzogranite potential to enhance growth performance. Moreover, stress mitigation was shown through a consistent linear decrease in cortisol levels across phases. These findings underscore monzogranite multifaceted impact, emphasizing its potential as a dietary supplement to enhance growth, liver health, and stress resilience in weanling pigs.

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Adv Colloid Interface Sci ; 333: 103284, 2024 Aug 26.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39226798

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Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) has garnered much attention as a promising 2D material in the realm of electrochemical sensors. It contains a polymeric matrix that can serve as an economical and non-toxic electrode material for the detection of a diverse range of analytes. However, its performance is impeded by a relatively limited active surface area and inherent instability. Although electrochemistry involving metal-doped g-C3N4 nanomaterials is rapidly progressing, it remains relatively unexplored. The metal doping of g-C3N4 augments the electrochemically active surface area of the resulting electrode, which has the potential to significantly enhance electrode kinetics and bolster catalytic activity. Consequentially, the main objective of this review is to provide insight into the intricacies of synthesizing and characterizing metal-doped g-C3N4. Furthermore, we comprehensively delve into the fundamental attributes of electrochemical sensors based on metal-doped g-C3N4, with a specific focus on healthcare and environmental applications. These applications encompass a meticulous exploration of detecting biomolecules, drug molecules, and organic pollutants.

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J Korean Med Sci ; 39(34): e278, 2024 Sep 02.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39228188

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This report presents the latest statistics on the stroke population in South Korea, sourced from the Clinical Research Collaborations for Stroke in Korea-National Institute for Health (CRCS-K-NIH), a comprehensive, nationwide, multicenter stroke registry. The Korean cohort, unlike western populations, shows a male-to-female ratio of 1.5, attributed to lower risk factors in Korean women. The average ages for men and women are 67 and 73 years, respectively. Hypertension is the most common risk factor (67%), consistent with global trends, but there is a higher prevalence of diabetes (35%) and smoking (21%). The prevalence of atrial fibrillation (19%) is lower than in western populations, suggesting effective prevention strategies in the general population. A high incidence of large artery atherosclerosis (38%) is observed, likely due to prevalent intracranial arterial disease in East Asians and advanced imaging techniques. There has been a decrease in intravenous thrombolysis rates, from 12% in 2017-2019 to 10% in 2021, with no improvements in door-to-needle and door-to-puncture times, worsened by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. While the use of aspirin plus clopidogrel for non-cardioembolic stroke and direct oral anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation is well-established, the application of direct oral anticoagulants for non-atrial fibrillation cardioembolic strokes in the acute phase requires further research. The incidence of early neurological deterioration (13%) and the cumulative incidence of recurrent stroke at 3 months (3%) align with global figures. Favorable outcomes at 3 months (63%) are comparable internationally, yet the lack of improvement in dependency at 3 months highlights the need for advancements in acute stroke care.


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Ataque Isquêmico Transitório , AVC Isquêmico , Sistema de Registros , Humanos , República da Coreia/epidemiologia , Feminino , Ataque Isquêmico Transitório/epidemiologia , AVC Isquêmico/epidemiologia , Masculino , Idoso , Fatores de Risco , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Fibrilação Atrial/epidemiologia , Fibrilação Atrial/tratamento farmacológico , Fibrilação Atrial/complicações , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Anticoagulantes/uso terapêutico , Incidência , Acidente Vascular Cerebral/epidemiologia , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , SARS-CoV-2 , Hipertensão/epidemiologia , Hipertensão/complicações , Prevalência
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Front Cell Infect Microbiol ; 14: 1455259, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39228894

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Introduction: Tularemia, caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis, poses health risks to humans and can spread through a variety of routes. It has also been classified as a Tier 1 Select agent by the CDC, highlighting its potential as a bioterrorism agent. Moreover, it is difficult to diagnose in a timely fashion, owing to the non-specific nature of tularemia infections. Rapid, sensitive, and accurate detection methods are required to reduce mortality rates. We aimed to develop antibodies directed against the outer membrane protein A of F. tularensis (FopA) for rapid and accurate diagnosis of tularemia. Methods: We used a baculovirus insect cell expression vector system to produce the FopA antigen and generate anti-FopA antibodies through immunization of BALB/c mice. We then employed hybridoma and phage display technologies to screen for antibodies that could recognize unique epitopes on FopA. Result: Two monoclonal antibodies, 6B12 and 3C1, identified through phage display screening specifically bound to recombinant FopA in a dose-dependent manner. The binding affinity of the anti-FopA 6B12 and 3C1 antibodies was observed to have an equilibrium dissociation constant of 1.76 × 10-10 M and 1.32 × 10-9 M, respectively. These antibodies were used to develop a sandwich ELISA system for the diagnosis of tularemia. This assay was found to be highly specific and sensitive, with detection limits ranging from 0.062 ng/mL in PBS to 0.064 ng/mL in skim milk matrices. Discussion: Our findings demonstrate the feasibility of a novel diagnostic approach for detecting F. tularensis based on targeting FopA, as opposed to existing tests that target the bacterial lipopolysaccharide.


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Anticorpos Antibacterianos , Anticorpos Monoclonais , Proteínas da Membrana Bacteriana Externa , Francisella tularensis , Camundongos Endogâmicos BALB C , Proteínas Recombinantes , Tularemia , Tularemia/diagnóstico , Animais , Francisella tularensis/imunologia , Francisella tularensis/genética , Proteínas da Membrana Bacteriana Externa/imunologia , Proteínas da Membrana Bacteriana Externa/genética , Proteínas Recombinantes/imunologia , Proteínas Recombinantes/genética , Anticorpos Monoclonais/imunologia , Camundongos , Imunoensaio/métodos , Sensibilidade e Especificidade , Feminino , Técnicas de Visualização da Superfície Celular , Epitopos/imunologia , Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática/métodos , Humanos , Antígenos de Bactérias/imunologia , Antígenos de Bactérias/genética , Hibridomas , Baculoviridae/genética
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Biotechnol Adv ; : 108447, 2024 Sep 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39251098

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The burgeoning field of bioinformatics has seen a surge in computational tools tailored for omics data analysis driven by the heterogeneous and high-dimensional nature of omics data. In biomedical and plant science research multi-omics data has become pivotal for predictive analytics in the era of big data necessitating sophisticated computational methodologies. This review explores a diverse array of computational approaches which play crucial roles in processing, normalizing, integrating, and analyzing omics data. Notable methods such similarity-based methods, network-based approaches, correlation-based methods, Bayesian methods, fusion-based methods and multivariate techniques among others are discussed in detail, each offering unique functionalities to address the complexities of multi-omics data. Furthermore, this review underscores the significance of computational tools in advancing our understanding of data and their transformative impact on research.

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Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev ; : OF1-OF9, 2024 Sep 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39264110

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BACKGROUND: Studies have identified associations between neighborhood disadvantage (ND), which is more likely to affect African American (AA) individuals, and aggressive prostate cancer. Thus, ND may contribute to prostate cancer disparities. However, it is unknown what ND components drive aggressive disease and whether associations vary by race. METHODS: We evaluated associations between aggressive prostate cancer and four ND metrics-Area Deprivation Index (ADI), validated Bayesian Neighborhood Deprivation Index (NDI), racial isolation (RI) index, and historical redlining, and whether these factors interacted with race, among men with prostate cancer treated at the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (2004-2021). RESULTS: We included 1,458 men (698 European American and 760 AA). AA men were more likely to experience ND. In adjusted models, the ADI, RI, and redlining were significantly associated with aggressive versus nonaggressive prostate cancer overall [ADI, OR for one SD increase = 1.14, 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.00-1.30; RI, OR = 1.27, CI, 1.07-1.51; redlining, OR = 1.77; CI, 1.23-2.56] and among AA men. The NDI was associated with aggressive prostate cancer among AA men (OR = 1.32, 95% credible interval: 1.13-1.57); percent in poverty received the largest importance weight. The ADI (P heterogeneity = 0.002) and NDI (exceedance probability heterogeneity = 98.1%) significantly interacted with race, such that associations were significantly stronger for AA men. CONCLUSIONS: We identified novel significant positive associations for racial segregation and historical redlining with aggressive prostate cancer and significant interactions between ND indices and race. IMPACT: Findings inform specific ND components that are associated with aggressive prostate cancer and suggest the ND effect is stronger for AA men, which has implications for interventions to reduce disparities.

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Sci Data ; 11(1): 959, 2024 Sep 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39242678

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Sageretia thea, a notable species within the mock buckthorn genus, is recognized for its intriguing biogeographical distribution and diverse medicinal properties. Despite this significance, genomic studies on S. thea are still in the nascent stages. We present the first chromosome-level genome assembly of S. thea that was generated using a combination of Oxford Nanopore long-read and Illumina short-read sequencing technologies complemented by Pore-C chromatin conformation capture. The genome assembly had a size of 197.8 Mb with 12 chromosomal scaffolds and a scaffold N50 length of 15.9 Mb. A total of 25,434 protein-coding genes were identified and functionally annotated, and the gene model indicated 96.5% complete eukaryotic BUSCOs. Additionally, orthologous gene profiling and synteny analysis were performed to elucidate the evolutionary relationships within the Rhamnaceae family and Rosales. This high-quality chromosomal genome is the first genomic view of S. thea, which will serve as the basis for future studies on its biological and medicinal properties, and evolutionary history.


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Genoma de Planta , Cromossomos de Plantas/genética , Nanoporos , Sequenciamento por Nanoporos
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Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer ; 1879(6): 189178, 2024 Sep 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39241895

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The matrisome, a group of proteins constituting or interacting with the extracellular matrix (ECM), has garnered attention as a potent regulator of cancer progression. An increasing number of studies have focused on cancer matrisome utilizing diverse -omics approaches. Here, we present diverse patterns of matrisomal populations within cancer tissues, exploring recent -omics studies spanning different '-omics' levels (epigenomics, genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics), as well as newly developed sequencing techniques such as single-cell RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics. Some matrisome genes showed uniform patterns of upregulated or downregulated expression across various cancers, while others displayed different expression patterns according to the cancer types. This matrisomal dysregulation in cancer was further examined according to their originating cell type and spatial location in the tumor tissue. Experimental studies were also collected to demonstrate the identified roles of matrisome genes during cancer progression. Interestingly, many studies on cancer matrisome have suggested matrisome genes as effective biomarkers in cancer research. Although the specific mechanisms and clinical applications of cancer matrisome have not yet been fully elucidated, recent techniques and analyses on cancer matrisomics have emphasized their biological importance in cancer progression and their clinical implications in deciding the efficacy of cancer treatment.

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Chemosphere ; 364: 143274, 2024 Sep 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39243896

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Addressing the critical health concerns posed by domoic acid (DA), a neurotoxic compound produced by toxic marine algae and bioaccumulated in shellfish, necessitates the development of a rapid, precise, and robust detection system. Traditional DA detection methods have stability and sensitivity issues, which hinder effective toxin detection. To overcome these limitations, we developed a novel direct competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (dc-ELISA) platform that utilizes peptide-immobilized magnetic beads (MGBs/peptide). The affinity peptides identified through phage display and chemically synthesized with biotin labels present an innovative alternative to conventional antibodies for ELISA applications. Streptavidin-modified MGBs were used as the bioreceptor carriers to facilitate magnetic separation and simplify sample preparation, making the MGB/peptide-based dc-ELISA platform an ideal tool for comprehensive monitoring efforts. The developed platform exhibits a detection range of 0.5-10 ng mL-1 and a low limit of detection of 0.29 ng mL-1, offering enhanced sensitivity and cost-effectiveness. Moreover, our developed dc-ELISA demonstrated a high recovery rate when validated with DA-spiked CRM-mussel samples. This method overcomes the limitations of traditional detection techniques and offers a scalable and efficient approach to marine toxin surveillance with improved marine environmental monitoring and public health management.

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