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Analyst ; 149(6): 1929-1938, 2024 Mar 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38376111

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Mass spectrometry was used to study the binding interaction between serum albumin proteins (BSA and HSA) and flavone dyes, which is known to induce large fluorescence signals for protein detection. By electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS), multiple charged species/states could be produced in ammonium acetate buffer, while preserving the native structures of the proteins. Subsequent introduction of a flavone dye into the buffered solution resulted in an immediate interaction, forming the respective protein-dye conjugates associated by non-covalent interactions. Formation of protein-dye conjugates induced a notable response in the ESI-MS spectra, including changes in both the charge states and molecular mass of the protein species. The resulting data pointed out that the protein-flavone dye maintained a 1 : 1 ratio in the conjugate, although multiple binding sites for drug molecules are present in albumin proteins.


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Flavonas , Flavonoides , Espectrometria de Massas por Ionização por Electrospray/métodos , Proteínas , Sítios de Ligação
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Arthroscopy ; 2024 Mar 25.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38537727

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Diminished hip labral size and tissue quality may be a predictor of poor patient outcomes when a non-augmented primary labral repair is performed. Labral augmentation is an option for patients with hypoplastic or degenerative labral tissue. The optimal graft for augmentation has yet to be identified, and biomechanical research shows no difference in force to suction-seal disruption between dermal allograft and iliotibial band allograft when used to augment the labrum. However, time-zero biomechanical studies do not reflect the biological ability of the graft to heal to surrounding structures, revascularization of the graft, durability of the graft, hip capsular status, and response to functional demands of the patient.

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Arthroscopy ; 37(10): 3157-3158, 2021 10.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34602155

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Prevention of postoperative infection following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction remains a high priority for orthopaedic surgeons. Vancomycin presoaking of ACL grafts is a biomechanically sound, clinically effective, and cost-efficient method of improving ACL reconstruction infection rates.


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Lesões do Ligamento Cruzado Anterior , Vancomicina , Ligamento Cruzado Anterior , Lesões do Ligamento Cruzado Anterior/cirurgia , Antibacterianos/uso terapêutico , Análise Custo-Benefício , Humanos , Tendões , Vancomicina/uso terapêutico
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Bioorg Chem ; 89: 103040, 2019 08.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31195328

RESUMO

Hearing loss is a significant public health problem, and the "loss of sensory hair cells" is one of two leading causes in humans. Advanced imaging reagents are desirable for understanding the role of the surrounding support cells in the loss or regeneration of the hair cells. A styryl dye was found to exhibit NIR emission (λem ≈ 684 nm) with a very large Stokes shift (Δν ≈ 9190 cm-1), due to the incorporation of excited state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) mechanism. When used to stain live zebrafish embryos, the probe was found to exhibit good selectivity in targeting neuromasts, which are sensory organs on the surface of the fish's body. The finding was verified by direct comparison with the known neuromast-labeling reagent, 4-Di-2-ASP. In contrast to the existing styryl dyes that label neuromast hair cells, the new probe labeled both neuromast hair cells and the surrounding support cells, while giving discernable signals. The study thus illustrated a useful tool to aid the developmental study of two closely related cell types on the mechanosensory sensory organ of zebrafish, which is a powerful animal model for hearing loss research.


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Corantes Fluorescentes/química , Células Ciliadas Auditivas/citologia , Coloração e Rotulagem , Estirenos/química , Animais , Raios Infravermelhos , Estrutura Molecular , Espectrometria de Fluorescência , Espectrofotometria Ultravioleta , Peixe-Zebra/embriologia
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Sens Actuators B Chem ; 236: 668-674, 2016 Nov 29.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28713203

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Human serum albumin (HSA) as the most abundant protein in human blood plasma, serves many physiological functions. The dysregulation of HSA in serum or in urine is associated with various diseases, such as cirrhosis of liver, multiple myeloma, and cardiovascular disease. Therefore, to quantify HSA in body fluids with high selectivity and sensitivity is of great significance for disease diagnosis and preventive medicine. We herein developed a series of amide-functionalized flavonoids probes, 1-3, for recognition of human serum albumin. All flavonoids could be easily prepared by a Claisen-Schmidt condensation and Algar-Flynn-Oyamada reaction, and showed positive solvatochromism on their dual emissions. The chemical structure of flavonoids played an important role on their HSA-sensing abilities. Among three probes, the compound 1 showed the highest sensitivity, the remarkable selectivity, and the quantitive response for HSA in aqueous solution. Together with its high tolerance of environmental pH, anti-interference properties, and time-insensitivity, thus it provides a promising sensing method for HSA.

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Arthroscopy ; 32(2): 356-63, 2016 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26483169

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PURPOSE: To determine which suture design, high-tensile strength tape or high-tensile strength suture, performed better at securing human tissue across 4 selected suture techniques commonly used in tendinous repair, by comparing the total load at failure measured during a fixed-rate longitudinal single load to failure using a biomechanical testing machine. METHODS: Matched sets of tendon specimens with bony attachments were dissected from 15 human cadaveric lower extremities in a manner allowing for direct comparison testing. With the use of selected techniques (simple Mason-Allen in the patellar tendon specimens, whip stitch in the quadriceps tendon specimens, and Krackow stitch in the Achilles tendon specimens), 1 sample of each set was sutured with a 2-mm braided, nonabsorbable, high-tensile strength tape and the other with a No. 2 braided, nonabsorbable, high-tensile strength suture. A total of 120 specimens were tested. Each model was loaded to failure at a fixed longitudinal traction rate of 100 mm/min. The maximum load and failure method were recorded. RESULTS: In the whip stitch and the Krackow-stitch models, the high-tensile strength tape had a significantly greater mean load at failure with a difference of 181 N (P = .001) and 94 N (P = .015) respectively. No significant difference was found in the Mason-Allen and simple stitch models. Pull-through remained the most common method of failure at an overall rate of 56.7% (suture = 55%; tape = 58.3%). CONCLUSIONS: In biomechanical testing during a single load to failure, high-tensile strength tape performs more favorably than high-tensile strength suture, with a greater mean load to failure, in both the whip- and Krackow-stitch models. Although suture pull-through remains the most common method of failure, high-tensile strength tape requires a significantly greater load to pull-through in a whip-stitch and Krakow-stitch model. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The biomechanical data obtained in the current study indicates that high-tensile strength tape may provide better repair strength compared with high-tensile strength suture at time-zero simulated testing.


Assuntos
Fita Cirúrgica , Suturas , Tendões/cirurgia , Resistência à Tração , Fenômenos Biomecânicos , Humanos , Técnicas de Sutura , Tendões/fisiologia , Cicatrização
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Arthroscopy ; 32(11): 2218-2225, 2016 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27209626

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PURPOSE: Using a cadaver shoulder instability model and load-testing device, we compared biomechanical characteristics of double-row and single-row capsulolabral repairs. We hypothesized a greater reduction in glenohumeral motion and translation and a higher load to failure in a mattress double-row capsulolabral repair than in a single-row repair. METHODS: In 6 matched pairs of cadaveric shoulders, a capsulolabral injury was created. One shoulder was repaired with a single-row technique, and the other with a double-row mattress technique. Rotational range of motion, anterior-inferior translation, and humeral head kinematics were measured. Load-to-failure testing measured stiffness, yield load, deformation at yield load, energy absorbed at yield load, load to failure, deformation at ultimate load, and energy absorbed at ultimate load. RESULTS: Double-row repair significantly decreased external rotation and total range of motion compared with single-row repair. Both repairs decreased anterior-inferior translation compared with the capsulolabral-injured condition, however, no differences existed between repair types. Yield load in the single-row group was 171.3 ± 110.1 N, and in the double-row group it was 216.1 ± 83.1 N (P = .02). Ultimate load to failure in the single-row group was 224.5 ± 121.0 N, and in the double-row group it was 373.9 ± 172.0 N (P = .05). Energy absorbed at ultimate load in the single-row group was 1,745.4 ± 1,462.9 N-mm, and in the double-row group it was 4,649.8 ± 1,930.8 N-mm (P = .02). CONCLUSIONS: In cases of capsulolabral disruption, double-row repair techniques may result in decreased shoulder rotational range of motion and improved load-to-failure characteristics. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: In cases of capsulolabral disruption, repair techniques with double-row mattress repair may provide more secure fixation. Double-row capsulolabral repair decreases shoulder motion and increases load to failure, yield load, and energy absorbed at yield load more than single-row repair.


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Articulação do Ombro/cirurgia , Âncoras de Sutura , Técnicas de Sutura , Adulto , Idoso , Fenômenos Biomecânicos , Cadáver , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Amplitude de Movimento Articular , Rotação , Adulto Jovem
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Med Chem Res ; 24(7): 2838-2861, 2015 Jul.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26446298

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The anti-tumor activity of imidazolium salts is highly dependent upon the substituents on the nitrogen atoms of the imidazolium cation. We have synthesized and characterized a series of naphthalene-substituted imidazolium salts and tested them against a variety of non-smallcell lung cancer cell lines. Several of these complexes displayed anticancer activity comparable to cisplatin. These compounds induced apoptosis in the NCI-H460 cell line as determined by Annexin V staining, caspase-3, and PARP cleavage. These results strongly suggest that this class of compounds can serve as potent chemotherapeutic agents.

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Arthroscopy ; 30(10): 1349-65, 2014 Oct.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25000864

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PURPOSE: This study aimed to systematically review the clinical outcomes and recurrence rates after arthroscopic anterior shoulder stabilization in the beach chair (BC) and lateral decubitus (LD) positions. METHODS: The authors performed a systematic review of multiple medical databases using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. All English-language literature from 1990 to 2013 reporting clinical outcomes after arthroscopic anterior shoulder stabilization with suture anchors or tacks with a minimum 2-year follow-up period were reviewed by 2 independent reviewers. Data on recurrent instability rate, return to activity/sport, range of motion, and subjective outcome measures were collected. Study methodological quality was evaluated with the Modified Coleman Methodology Score (MCMS) and the Quality Appraisal Tool (QAT). To quantify the structured review of observational data, meta-analytic statistical methods were used. RESULTS: Sixty-four studies (38 BC position, 26 LD position) met inclusion criteria. A total of 3,668 shoulders were included, with 2,211 of patients in the BC position (average age, 26.7 ± 3.8 years; 84.5% male sex) and 1,457 patients in the LD position (average age, 26.0 ± 3.0 years; 82.7% male sex). The average follow-up was 49.8 ± 29.5 months in the BC group compared with 38.7 ± 23.3 months in the LD group. Average overall recurrent instability rates were 14.65 ± 8.4% in the BC group (range, 0% to 38%) compared with 8.5% ± 7.1% in the LD group (range, 0% to 30%; P = .002). The average postoperative loss in external rotation motion (in abduction) was reported in 19 studies in the BC group and in13 studies in the LD group, with an average loss of 2.4° ± 1.0° and 3.6° ± 2.6° in each group, respectively (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS: Excellent clinical outcomes with low recurrence rates can be obtained after arthroscopic anterior shoulder stabilization in either the BC or the LD position; however, lower recurrence rates are noted in the LD position. Additional long-term randomized clinical trials comparing these positions are needed to better understand the potential advantages and disadvantages of each position. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, systematic review of studies with Level I through Level IV evidence.


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Instabilidade Articular/cirurgia , Articulação do Ombro/cirurgia , Artroscopia , Humanos , Posicionamento do Paciente , Luxação do Ombro/cirurgia , Resultado do Tratamento
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Mil Med ; 188(9-10): 3236-3241, 2023 08 29.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35916477

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This case highlights a staged operative approach for a patient who sustained bilateral knee dislocations and subsequent staged operative treatment and rehabilitation. This patient underwent bilateral multiligamentous knee reconstructions and left-sided peroneal nerve allografting because of complete peroneal nerve palsy. The initial treatment was bilateral medial collateral ligament reconstructions, posterolateral corner reconstructions, and capsular repairs with left leg peroneal nerve allografting and repair of avulsed biceps femoris tendon. The patient underwent physical therapy following the first stage procedure until he regained appropriate motion and soft tissue healing occurred. Subsequently, combined anterior cruciate and posterior cruciate ligament reconstructions were performed in a staged fashion to allow one leg to fully bear weight for rehabilitation purposes. With the help of a multidisciplinary surgical and rehabilitation team, the patient has regained the stability of his knees and achieved acceptable functional outcomes. A staged systematic approach to multiligamentous bilateral knee reconstruction can provide optimal pain management, obtain initial joint stability, minimize complications, and achieve acceptable functional outcomes. Surgical techniques to first restore medial and lateral structures can be utilized to provide initial valgus and varus stability while allowing for knee mobilization and, eventually, in-line ambulation, before staged anterior and posterior cruciate ligament reconstructions. This case demonstrates a multistaged approach to bilateral knee dislocations with favorable outcomes in a 23-year-old active duty patient.


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Luxação do Joelho , Traumatismos do Joelho , Masculino , Humanos , Adulto Jovem , Adulto , Luxação do Joelho/cirurgia , Traumatismos do Joelho/reabilitação , Articulação do Joelho , Extremidade Inferior
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Mil Med ; 2023 Oct 31.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37930750

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A 27-year-old U.S. military active duty male sustained an accidental, self-inflicted left knee gunshot injury with an unsalvageable medial femoral condyle injury. The patient underwent bulk osteochondral allograft transplantation. Nine months post-operation, the patient was fit for full military duties with no reported functional limitations and remained on active duty. Severe knee medial femoral condyle bone loss after accidental firearm injury is uncommon. Bulk knee osteochondral allograft transplantation to the medial femoral condyle provided a successful treatment option for an active duty U.S. military member with multicompartment osteochondral defects and severe medial femoral condyle bone loss due to a gunshot injury.

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J Hand Surg Am ; 37(9): 1839-44, 2012 Sep.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22854252

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PURPOSE: Ulnar-sided carpometacarpal injuries can be difficult to diagnose radiographically. We hypothesized that the resting position of the normal hand during lateral radiography provides a consistent relationship between the rays and that dorsal subluxation of the metacarpal base in fracture-dislocations increases the angle between the uninjured index and long metacarpals and the injured small metacarpal. METHODS: A control group of 100 consecutive patients with normal hand radiographs and a series of 12 patients with known carpometacarpal fracture-dislocations were examined. Angles between the index and small metacarpal shaft (I-S IMA) and between the long and small metacarpal shaft (L-S IMA) were measured on the lateral hand radiograph. RESULTS: In the control group, the mean I-S IMA and L-S IMA were both 6°. In the study group, the mean I-S IMA was 18°, and the mean L-S IMA was 16°. Intraobserver and interobserver reliability was good to excellent for both groups, and a statistical difference existed between the normal and study groups. Based on box-plot analysis of normal and abnormal IMAs, a natural dividing line existed at 10°. With this dividing line, the I-S IMA had a sensitivity of 92% and a specificity of 81%, and the L-S IMA had a sensitivity of 83% and a specificity of 84%. CONCLUSIONS: Both the I-S IMA and the L-S IMA were useful screening measurements on lateral hand radiographs for detection of ulnar-sided carpometacarpal fracture-dislocations. When evaluating posttraumatic ulnar-sided hand pain, advanced imaging should be considered if the I-S IMA or the L-S IMA is greater than 10°.


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Articulações Carpometacarpais/diagnóstico por imagem , Articulações Carpometacarpais/lesões , Hamato/diagnóstico por imagem , Hamato/lesões , Traumatismos da Mão/diagnóstico por imagem , Fraturas Intra-Articulares/diagnóstico por imagem , Luxações Articulares/diagnóstico por imagem , Programas de Rastreamento , Adulto , Articulações Carpometacarpais/cirurgia , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Feminino , Hamato/cirurgia , Traumatismos da Mão/cirurgia , Humanos , Fraturas Intra-Articulares/cirurgia , Luxações Articulares/cirurgia , Masculino , Ossos Metacarpais/diagnóstico por imagem , Valores de Referência , Estudos Retrospectivos , Sensibilidade e Especificidade , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Mil Med ; 177(8): 993-6, 2012 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22934383

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We present a case of delayed, acute bilateral exertional compartment syndrome of the anterior thigh induced by callisthenic exercise. Symptoms consisted of pain out of proportion to examination findings, inability to ambulate, and severe pain with knee flexion. Treatment consisted of bilateral thigh fasciotomies and supportive therapy for concomitant rhabdomyolysis. Full strength, range of motion, and return to all military duties were achieved by 4 months postinjury.


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Síndromes Compartimentais/diagnóstico , Síndromes Compartimentais/cirurgia , Exercício Físico , Coxa da Perna/cirurgia , Adulto , Síndromes Compartimentais/etiologia , Desbridamento , Fasciotomia , Humanos , Masculino , Militares , Tratamento de Ferimentos com Pressão Negativa , Esforço Físico , Coxa da Perna/anatomia & histologia
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Mil Med ; 187(1-2): e89-e92, 2022 01 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33459342

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INTRODUCTION: Interference screw fixation of soft tissue grafts is commonly used in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The purpose of this study was to determine whether including suture material at the graft-screw interface affects ultimate fixation strength of soft tissue grafts using a tibialis anterior tendon allograft model. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty fresh-frozen human tibialis anterior tendon allografts were fixed to rigid polyurethane foam simulating the tibial tunnel. Twenty grafts underwent fixation with interference screws and 20 with interference bolts. Within each group, 10 grafts had suture in contact with either the screw or bolt. A load-to-failure test was then performed at a rate of 200 mm/min. RESULTS: The group of allografts with sutures in the tibial tunnel had significantly higher load to failure than the group without sutures. Using interference screw fixation, failure load of the grafts without sutures in the tunnel (535.2 ± 73.40 N) was significantly lower (P = .001) than with sutures in the tunnel (696.3 ± 110.0 N). Using interference bolt fixation, failure load of the grafts without sutures in the tunnel (613.0 ± 83.46 N) was significantly lower (P <.0001) than with sutures in the tunnel (845.8 ± 87.23 N). CONCLUSIONS: In a biomechanical model, suture within the tibial tunnel enhances fixation strength with both interference screw and bolt fixation for soft tissue tibialis anterior allografts. Additionally, there was no difference in load to failure when comparing failure of a screw with suture in the tunnel with an interference bolt without suture. Due to improved biomechanical properties, incorporation of suture in the bone-graft interface should be considered when performing soft tissue ACL allograft reconstructions. Failure at the tibial bone-graft interface is a known complication of ACL reconstruction, and incorporation of suture within the interface should be considered for improved biomechanical properties.


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Ligamento Cruzado Anterior , Tendões , Ligamento Cruzado Anterior/cirurgia , Fenômenos Biomecânicos , Humanos , Suturas , Tendões/cirurgia , Tíbia/cirurgia
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Eur J Med Chem ; 229: 113996, 2022 Feb 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34802837

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Established roles for PI3K and MAPK signaling pathways in tumorigenesis has prompted extensive research towards the discovery of small-molecule inhibitors as cancer therapeutics. However, significant compensatory regulation exists between these two signaling cascades, leading to redundancy among survival pathways. Consequently, initial clinical trials aimed at either PI3K or MEK inhibition alone have proven ineffective and highlight the need for development of targeted and innovative therapeutic combination strategies. We designed a series of PI3K inhibitor derivatives wherein a single morpholine group of the PI3K inhibitor ZSTK474 was substituted with a variety of 2-aminoethyl functional groups. Analogs with pendant hydroxyl or methoxy groups maintained low nanomolar inhibition towards PI3Kα, PI3Kγ, and PI3Kδ isoforms in contrast to those with pendant amino groups which were significantly less inhibitory. Synthesis of prototype PI3K/MEK bifunctional inhibitors (6r, 6s) was guided by the structure-activity data, where a MEK-targeting inhibitor was tethered directly via a short PEG linker to the triazine core of the PI3K inhibitor analogs. These compounds (6r, 6s) displayed nanomolar inhibition towards PI3Kα, δ, and MEK (IC50 ∼105-350 nM), and low micromolar inhibition for PI3Kß and PI3Kγ (IC50 ∼1.5-3.9 µM) in enzymatic inhibition assays. Cell viability assays demonstrated superior anti-proliferative activity for 6s over 6r in three tumor-derived cell lines (A375, D54, SET-2), which correlated with inhibition of downstream AKT and ERK1/2 phosphorylation. Compounds 6r and 6s also demonstrated in vivo tolerability with therapeutic efficacy through reduction of kinase activation and amelioration of disease phenotypes in the JAK2V617F mutant myelofibrosis mouse cancer model. Taken together, these results support further structure optimization of 6r and 6s as promising leads for combination therapy in human cancer as a new class of PI3K/MEK bifunctional inhibitors.


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Quinases de Proteína Quinase Ativadas por Mitógeno/antagonistas & inibidores , Morfolinas/química , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinases/química , Inibidores de Fosfoinositídeo-3 Quinase/química , Triazinas/química , Animais , Sítios de Ligação , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Proliferação de Células/efeitos dos fármacos , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Humanos , Camundongos , Camundongos Transgênicos , Quinases de Proteína Quinase Ativadas por Mitógeno/metabolismo , Simulação de Acoplamento Molecular , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinases/metabolismo , Inibidores de Fosfoinositídeo-3 Quinase/metabolismo , Inibidores de Fosfoinositídeo-3 Quinase/uso terapêutico , Mielofibrose Primária/tratamento farmacológico , Isoformas de Proteínas/antagonistas & inibidores , Isoformas de Proteínas/metabolismo , Relação Estrutura-Atividade , Triazinas/metabolismo , Triazinas/uso terapêutico
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Mil Med ; 187(3-4): e282-e289, 2022 03 28.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33242087

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INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal injuries are an endemic amongst U.S. Military Service Members and significantly strain the Department of Defense's Military Health System. The Military Health System aims to provide Service Members, military retirees, and their families the right care at the right time. The Military Orthopedics Tracking Injuries and Outcomes Network (MOTION) captures the data that can optimize musculoskeletal care within the Military Health System. This report provides MOTION structural framework and highlights how it can be used to optimize musculoskeletal care. MATERIALS AND METHODS: MOTION established an internet-based data capture system, the MOTION Musculoskeletal Data Portal. All adult Military Health System patients who undergo orthopedic surgery are eligible for entry into the database. All data are collected as routine standard of care, with patients and orthopedic surgeons inputting validated global and condition-specific patient reported outcomes and operative case data, respectively. Patients have the option to consent to allow their standard of care data to be utilized within an institutional review board approved observational research study. MOTION data can be merged with other existing data systems (e.g., electronic medical record) to develop a comprehensive dataset of relevant information. In pursuit of enhancing musculoskeletal injury patient outcomes MOTION aims to: (1) identify factors which predict favorable outcomes; (2) develop models which inform the surgeon and military commanders if patients are behind, on, or ahead of schedule for their targeted return-to-duty/activity; and (3) develop predictive models to better inform patients and surgeons of the likelihood of a positive outcome for various treatment options to enhance patient counseling and expectation management. RESULTS: This is a protocol article describing the intent and methodology for MOTION; thus, to date, there are no results to report. CONCLUSIONS: MOTION was established to capture the data that are necessary to improve military medical readiness and optimize medical resource utilization through the systematic evaluation of short- and long-term musculoskeletal injury patient outcomes. The systematic enhancement of musculoskeletal injury care through data analyses aligns with the National Defense Authorization Act (2017) and Defense Health Agency's Quadruple Aim, which emphasizes optimizing healthcare delivery and Service Member medical readiness. This transformative approach to musculoskeletal care can be applied across disciplines within the Military Health System.


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Serviços de Saúde Militar , Militares , Doenças Musculoesqueléticas , Sistema Musculoesquelético , Ortopedia , Adulto , Humanos , Doenças Musculoesqueléticas/epidemiologia , Doenças Musculoesqueléticas/terapia , Sistema Musculoesquelético/lesões
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J Hand Surg Am ; 36(8): 1403-12, 2011 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21816297

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Hand infections are commonly seen by orthopedic surgeons as well as emergency room and primary care physicians. Identifying the cause of the infection and initiating prompt and appropriate medical or surgical treatment can prevent substantial morbidity. The most common bacteria implicated in hand infections remain Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus species. Methicillin-resistant S aureus infections have become prevalent and represent a difficult problem best treated with empiric antibiotic therapy until the organism can be confirmed. Other organisms can be involved in specific situations that will be reviewed. Types of infections include cellulitis, superficial abscesses, deep abscesses, septic arthritis, and osteomyelitis. In recent years, treatment of these infections has become challenging owing to increased virulence of some organisms and drug resistance. Treatment involves a combination of proper antimicrobial therapy, immobilization, edema control, and adequate surgical therapy. Best practice management requires use of appropriate diagnostic tools, understanding by the surgeon of the unique and complex anatomy of the hand, and proper antibiotic selection in consultation with infectious disease specialists.


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Dermatoses da Mão/microbiologia , Dermatoses da Mão/terapia , Mãos/microbiologia , Infecções/microbiologia , Infecções/terapia , Abscesso/microbiologia , Abscesso/terapia , Artrite Infecciosa/microbiologia , Artrite Infecciosa/terapia , Mordeduras e Picadas/microbiologia , Mordeduras e Picadas/terapia , Celulite (Flegmão)/microbiologia , Celulite (Flegmão)/terapia , Resistência a Medicamentos , Fasciite Necrosante/microbiologia , Fasciite Necrosante/terapia , Humanos , Osteomielite/microbiologia , Osteomielite/terapia , Paroniquia/microbiologia , Paroniquia/terapia , Tenossinovite/microbiologia , Tenossinovite/terapia
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Mil Med ; 186(7-8): 656-660, 2021 07 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33538827

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AIM: To evaluate whether a daily full-dose aspirin regimen after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction reduces the risk of postoperative symptomatic deep-venous thrombosis (DVT). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Single-center retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent ACL reconstruction from 2007 to 2016. One thousand two hundred thirty-three patients met inclusion criteria: 821 patients received no chemoprophylaxis and 412 patients received daily full-dose aspirin. RESULTS: A total of 10 patients, seven receiving no chemoprophylaxis and three using aspirin, sustained a postoperative symptomatic DVT. Calculated adjusted odds ratio for symptomatic postoperative DVT for aspirin versus no chemoprophylaxis was 0.928 (95% CI 0.237-3.629, P value = 0.91). Odds ratio for symptomatic postoperative DVT occurrence among tobacco users versus non-tobacco users was 3.76 (95% CI 1.077-13.124, P = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS: No statistically significant difference was observed in postoperative symptomatic DVT after ACL reconstruction in those who received full-dose aspirin chemoprophylaxis versus those with no chemoprophylaxis. Additionally, there was a significantly increased risk of postoperative symptomatic DVT with tobacco use.


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Reconstrução do Ligamento Cruzado Anterior , Trombose Venosa , Aspirina , Humanos , Complicações Pós-Operatórias , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de Risco
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Am J Sports Med ; 49(13): 3561-3568, 2021 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34612705

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BACKGROUND: Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) measure progression and quality of care. While legacy PROs such as the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) survey are well-validated, a lengthy PRO creates a time burden on patients, decreasing adherence. In recent years, PROs such as the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Physical Function and Pain Interference surveys were developed as computer adaptive tests, reducing time to completion. Previous studies have examined correlation between legacy PROs and PROMIS; however, no studies have developed effective prediction models utilizing PROMIS to create an IKDC index. While the IKDC is the standard knee PRO, computer adaptive PROs offer numerous practical advantages. PURPOSE: To develop a nonlinear predictive model utilizing PROMIS Physical Function and Pain Interference to estimate IKDC survey scores and examine algorithm sensitivity and validity. STUDY DESIGN: Cohort study (diagnosis); Level of evidence, 3. METHODS: The MOTION (Military Orthopaedics Tracking Injuries and Outcomes Network) database is a prospectively collected repository of PROs and intraoperative variables. Patients undergoing knee surgery completed the IKDC and PROMIS surveys at varying time points. Nonlinear multivariable predictive models using Gaussian and beta distributions were created to establish an IKDC index score, which was then validated using leave-one-out techniques and minimal clinically important difference analysis. RESULTS: A total of 1011 patients completed the IKDC and PROMIS Physical Function and Pain Interference, providing 1618 complete observations. The algorithms for the Gaussian and beta distribution were validated to predict the IKDC (Pearson = 0.84-0.86; R2 = 0.71-0.74; root mean square error = 9.3-10.0). CONCLUSION: The publicly available predictive models can approximate the IKDC score. The results can be used to compare PROMIS Physical Function and Pain Interference against historical IKDC scores by creating an IKDC index score. Serial use of the IKDC index allows for a lower minimal clinically important difference than the conventional IKDC. PROMIS can be substituted to reduce patient burden, increase completion rates, and produce orthopaedic-specific survey analogs.


Assuntos
Traumatismos do Joelho , Estudos de Coortes , Documentação , Humanos , Joelho , Traumatismos do Joelho/cirurgia , Medidas de Resultados Relatados pelo Paciente
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