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Small ; : e2402208, 2024 May 08.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38716793

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Biocatalysis within biphasic systems is gaining significant attention in the field of synthetic chemistry, primarily for its ability to solve the problem of incompatible solubilities between biocatalysts and organic compounds. By forming an emulsion from these two-phase systems, a larger surface area is created, which greatly improves the mass transfer of substrates to the biocatalysts. Among the various types of emulsions, Pickering emulsions stand out due to their excellent stability, compatibility with biological substances, and the ease with which they can be formed and separated. This makes them ideal for reusing both the emulsifiers and the biocatalysts. This review explores the latest developments in biocatalysis using Pickering emulsions. It covers the structural features, methods of creation, innovations in flow biocatalysis, and the role of interfaces in these processes. Additionally, the challenges and future directions are discussed in combining chemical and biological catalysts within Pickering emulsion frameworks to advance synthetic methodologies.

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Clin Lab ; 70(5)2024 May 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38747911

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BACKGROUND: This study aims to evaluate the ability of laboratories to perform spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) genetic testing in newborns based on dried blood spot (DBS) samples, and to provide reference data and advance preparation for establishing the pilot external quality assessment (EQA) scheme for SMA genetic testing of newborns in China. METHODS: The pilot EQA scheme contents and evaluation principles of this project were designed by National Center for Clinical Laboratories (NCCL), National Health Commission. Two surveys were carried out in 2022, and 5 batches of blood spots were submitted to the participating laboratory each time. All participating laboratories conducted testing upon receiving samples, and test results were submitted to NCCL within the specified date. RESULTS: The return rates were 75.0% (21/28) and 95.2% (20/21) in the first and second surveys, respectively. The total return rate of the two examinations was 83.7% (41/49). Nineteen laboratories (19/21, 90.5%) had a full score passing on the first survey, while in the second survey twenty laboratories (20/20, 100%) scored full. CONCLUSIONS: This pilot EQA survey provides a preliminary understanding of the capability of SMA genetic testing for newborns across laboratories in China. A few laboratories had technical or operational problems in testing. It is, therefore, of importance to strengthen laboratory management and to improve testing capacity for the establishment of a national EQA scheme for newborn SMA genetic testing.


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Testes Genéticos , Atrofia Muscular Espinal , Triagem Neonatal , Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Atrofia Muscular Espinal/diagnóstico , Atrofia Muscular Espinal/genética , Projetos Piloto , Testes Genéticos/normas , Testes Genéticos/métodos , Triagem Neonatal/normas , Triagem Neonatal/métodos , China , Teste em Amostras de Sangue Seco/normas , Teste em Amostras de Sangue Seco/métodos , Garantia da Qualidade dos Cuidados de Saúde , Laboratórios Clínicos/normas , Proteína 1 de Sobrevivência do Neurônio Motor/genética
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Ophthalmic Res ; 2024 Mar 29.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38555640

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INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between age of myopia onset and high myopia and to explore if age of onset mediated the associations of high myopia with parental myopia and time spent on electronics. METHODS: This cross-sectional study enrolled 1118 myopic patients aged 18 to 40. Information was obtained via a detailed questionnaire. Multivariable logistic regression and linear regression models were utilized to assess age of onset in relation to high myopia and spherical equivalent refractive error, respectively. Structural equation models examined the mediated effect of onset age on the association between parental myopia, time spent on electronics and high myopia. RESULTS: An early age at myopia onset was negatively correlated with spherical equivalent refractive power. Subjects who developed myopia before the age of 12 were more likely to suffer from high myopia than those who developed myopia after the age of 15. Age of myopia onset was the strongest predictor of high myopia, with an area under the curve (AUC) in Receiver Operator Characteristic (ROC) analysis of 0.80. Additionally, age of myopia onset served as a mediator in the relationships between parental myopia, electronic device usage duration, and the onset of high myopia in adulthood. CONCLUSIONS: Age of myopia onset might be the single best predictor for high myopia, and age at onset appeared to mediate the associations of high myopia with parental myopia and time spent on electronics.

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Sensors (Basel) ; 24(11)2024 May 31.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38894348

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This paper describes control methods to improve electric vehicle performance in terms of handling, stability and cornering by adjusting the weight distribution and implementing control systems (e.g., wheel slip control, and yaw rate control). The vehicle is first simulated using the bicycle model to capture the dynamics. Then, a study on the effect of weight distribution on the driving behavior is conducted. The study is performed for three different weight configurations. Moreover, a yaw rate controller and a wheel slip controller are designed and implemented to improve the vehicle's performance for cornering and longitudinal motion under the different loading conditions. The simulation through the bicycle model is compared to the experiments conducted on a rear-wheel driven radio-controlled (RC) electric vehicle. The paper shows how the wheel slip controller contributes to the stabilization of the vehicle, how the yaw rate controller reduces understeering, and how the location of the center of gravity (CoG) affects steering behavior. Lastly, an analysis of the combination of control systems for each weight transfer is conducted to determine the configuration with the highest performance regarding acceleration time, braking distance, and steering behavior.

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BMC Pulm Med ; 23(1): 149, 2023 Apr 28.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37118713

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BACKGROUND: Radiotherapy is an essential treatment for chest cancer. Radiation-induced pulmonary fibrosis (RIPF) is an almost irreversible interstitial lung disease; however, its pathogenesis remains unclear. METHODS: We analyzed specific changes in cell populations and potential markers by using single-cell sequencing datasets from the Sequence Read Archive database, PERFORMED from control (0 Gy) and thoracic irradiated (20 Gy) mouse lungs at day 150 post-radiation. We performed IHC and ELISA on lung tissue and cells to validate the potential marker cytokines identified by the analysis on rat thoracic irradiated molds (30 Gy). RESULTS: Single-cell sequencing analysis showed changes in abundance across cell types and at the single-cell level, with B and T cells showing the most significant changes in abundance. And four cytokines, CCL5, ICAM1, PF4, and TNF, were significantly upregulated in lung tissues of RIPF rats and cell supernatants after ionizing radiation. CONCLUSION: Cytokines CCL5, ICAM1, PF4, and TNF may play essential roles in radiation pulmonary fibrosis. They are potential targets for the treatment of radiation pulmonary fibrosis.


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Fibrose Pulmonar , Lesões por Radiação , Pneumonite por Radiação , Camundongos , Ratos , Animais , Fibrose Pulmonar/genética , Fibrose Pulmonar/metabolismo , Citocinas/metabolismo , Pneumonite por Radiação/etiologia , Pulmão/patologia , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL
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BMC Cancer ; 22(1): 801, 2022 Jul 20.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35858848

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BACKGROUND: Log odds of positive lymph nodes (LODDS) is a novel lymph node (LN) descriptor that demonstrates promising prognostic value in many tumors. However, there is limited information regarding LODDS in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), especially those receiving neoadjuvant therapy followed by lung surgery. METHODS: A total of 2059 patients with NSCLC who received neoadjuvant therapy and surgery were identified from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database. We used the X-tile software to calculate the LODDS cutoff value. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis were performed to compare predictive values of the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) N staging descriptor and LODDS. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression and inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) analyses were conducted to construct a model for predicting prognosis. RESULTS: According to the survival analysis, LODDS had better differentiating ability than the N staging descriptor (log-rank test, P < 0.0001 vs. P = 0.031). The ROC curve demonstrated that the AUC of LODDS was significantly higher than that of the N staging descriptor in the 1-, 3-, and 5-year survival analyses (all P < 0.05). Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses showed that LODDS was an independent risk factor for patients with NSCLC receiving neoadjuvant therapy followed by surgery both before and after IPTW (all P < 0.001). A clinicopathological model with LODDS, age, sex, T stage, and radiotherapy could better predict prognosis. CONCLUSIONS: Compared with the AJCC N staging descriptor, LODDS exhibited better predictive ability for patients with NSCLC receiving neoadjuvant therapy followed by surgery. A multivariate clinicopathological model with LODDS demonstrated a sound performance in predicting prognosis.


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Carcinoma Pulmonar de Células não Pequenas , Neoplasias Pulmonares , Carcinoma Pulmonar de Células não Pequenas/patologia , Carcinoma Pulmonar de Células não Pequenas/cirurgia , Humanos , Neoplasias Pulmonares/patologia , Neoplasias Pulmonares/cirurgia , Linfonodos/patologia , Metástase Linfática/patologia , Terapia Neoadjuvante , Estadiamento de Neoplasias , Estudos Retrospectivos
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Int J Mol Sci ; 23(23)2022 Nov 22.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36498864

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This review outlines the data of numerous studies relating to the broad-spectrum antiviral drug Triazavirin that was launched on the Russian pharmaceutical market in 2014 as an anti-influenza drug (the international non-patented name is Riamilovir). The range of antiviral activity of Triazavirin has been significantly expanded during recent years; in particular, it has been shown that Triazavirin exhibits activity against tick-borne encephalitis, Rift Valley fever, West Nile fever, and other infections of viral etiology. This drug has been approved for treatment of influenza and acute respiratory infections by the Russian Ministry of Health on the basis of comprehensive clinical trials involving over 450 patients. Triazavirin was found to be a highly effective and well-tolerated drug, allowing its over-the-counter sale. The recently published data on the use of Triazavirin in clinical practice for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 are discussed, with special attention paid to potential biological targets for this drug.


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COVID-19 , Encefalite Transmitida por Carrapatos , Influenza Humana , Animais , Humanos , Antivirais/farmacologia , Antivirais/uso terapêutico , Influenza Humana/tratamento farmacológico , Azóis
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Biotechnol Appl Biochem ; 68(6): 1372-1385, 2021 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33169873

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In this study, an anticalin that could specifically bind paraquat (PQ), a quaternary nitrogen herbicide, as a new set of engineered receptor protein with antibody-like properties was generated to detect PQ concentration. To this end, a native and random library was constructed and engineered to allow in vitro transcription and translation using an Escherichia coli lysate system. Meanwhile, a PQ derivative that carries an active aliphatic carboxylate group at the end of an aliphatic spacer arm was synthesized. Then, this compound was coupled covalently to the carrier protein bovine serum albumin/ovalbumin and amino-functionalized paramagnetic beads. Alternating selection in solution and immobilization in microtiter wells were used to pan mRNA-ribosome-antibody complexes. After several rounds of ribosome display, three variants were selected from a random library of the bilin-binding protein. The variants that could bind complex PQ with high affinity and exhibit IC50 values as low as 14.039 ± 0.970 ng/mL were identified. Moreover, the limits of detection reached 0.083 ± 0.011 ng/mL. Our data suggest that the generation of anticalins may provide a promising alternative to recombinant antibody fragments to create a stable receptor protein against hapten with bioanalytical relevance.


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Lipocalinas/química , Ovalbumina/química , Paraquat/química , Ribossomos/química , Soroalbumina Bovina/química , Animais , Bovinos , Fenômenos Magnéticos , Estrutura Molecular , Biblioteca de Peptídeos
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Angew Chem Int Ed Engl ; 60(15): 8410-8414, 2021 04 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33480131

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Multienzyme cascade biocatalysis is an efficient synthetic process, avoiding the isolation/purification of intermediates and shifting the reaction equilibrium to the product side.. However, multienzyme systems are often limited by their incompatibility and cross-reactivity. Herein, we report a multi-responsive emulsion to proceed multienzyme reactions sequentially for high reactivity. The emulsion is achieved using a CO2 , pH, and thermo-responsive block copolymer as a stabilizer, allowing the on-demand control of emulsion morphology and phase composition. Applying this system to a three-step cascade reaction enables the individual optimal condition for each enzyme, and a high overall conversion (ca. 97 % of the calculated limit) is thereby obtained. Moreover, the multi-responsiveness of the emulsion allows the facile and separate yielding/recycling of products, polymers and active enzymes. Besides, the system could be scaled up with a good yield.


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Álcool Desidrogenase/metabolismo , Aldeído Liases/metabolismo , Proteínas Fúngicas/metabolismo , Lipase/metabolismo , Polímeros/metabolismo , Biocatálise , Emulsões , Polímeros/química
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Zhongguo Yi Liao Qi Xie Za Zhi ; 44(6): 541-544, 2020 Dec 08.
Artigo em Zh | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33314865

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The Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry is the most commonly used for measuring bone mineral density. This method involves core clinical functions, phantom and database. This article discusses the three key issues of dual energy X-ray absorptiometry evaluation, including core clinical functions, phantom and database. This article aims at helping manufacturers to scientifically carry out relevant processes during research and development and also manufacturers may refer to this article when they apply for registration.


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Absorciometria de Fóton , Densidade Óssea , Bases de Dados Factuais , Humanos , Imagens de Fantasmas
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IEEE Trans Nanotechnol ; 18: 509-517, 2019.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32051682

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Increasingly targeted in drug discovery, protein-protein interactions challenge current high throughput screening technologies in the pharmaceutical industry. Developing an effective and efficient method for screening small molecules or compounds is critical to accelerate the discovery of ligands for enzymes, receptors and other pharmaceutical targets. Here, we report developments of methods to increase the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for screening protein-protein interactions using atomic force microscopy (AFM) force spectroscopy. We have demonstrated the effectiveness of these developments on detecting the binding process between focal adhesion kinases (FAK) with protein kinase B (Akt1), which is a target for potential cancer drugs. These developments include optimized probe and substrate functionalization processes and redesigned probe-substrate contact regimes. Furthermore, a statistical-based data processing method was developed to enhance the contrast of the experimental data. Collectively, these results demonstrate the potential of the AFM force spectroscopy in automating drug screening with high throughput.

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Med Sci Monit ; 25: 7228-7234, 2019 Sep 26.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31556404

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BACKGROUND Kyphoplasty (KP) is a palliative treatment for patients with metastatic vertebral tumors. The distribution pattern of cement affects safety and efficacy. The distribution pattern of cement has not been previously reported for patients with metastatic vertebral tumors. MATERIAL AND METHODS From January 2013 to December 2017, patients with metastatic vertebral tumors who met our criteria were divided into cement fusion (n=91) and separation (n=97) groups. Visual analogue scale (VAS) and middle vertebral height (MVH) were evaluated preoperatively, postoperatively, and 1 year after surgery. Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score, fluoroscopy time, operation time, cement volume, cement leakage, and vertebral fractures were recorded and evaluated. RESULTS Compared with the fusion group, the separation group had significantly different (P<0.001) operation time, fluoroscopy time, and cement volume. Compared with preoperative status, VAS and MVH were significantly improved 3 days postoperatively and 1 year postoperatively in both groups (P<0.001). The difference in cement leakage between the 2 groups (P<0.05) and in the number of adjacent vertebral fractures between the 2 groups (P<0.05) were significant. CONCLUSIONS The distribution patterns of the bone cement had a good analgesic effect and preventive effect on vertebral collapse. However, the separation of bone cement may be safer.


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Cimentos Ósseos/uso terapêutico , Cifoplastia/métodos , Vertebroplastia/métodos , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Feminino , Fraturas por Compressão/cirurgia , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Metástase Neoplásica/terapia , Neoplasias/tratamento farmacológico , Duração da Cirurgia , Fraturas por Osteoporose/tratamento farmacológico , Cuidados Paliativos/métodos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Neoplasias da Medula Espinal/patologia , Fraturas da Coluna Vertebral/cirurgia , Coluna Vertebral/cirurgia , Resultado do Tratamento
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BMC Musculoskelet Disord ; 20(1): 545, 2019 Nov 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31731891

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BACKGROUND: L3 vertebral fractures with posterior dislocation are rare and usually secondary to high-energy trauma. To assess the outcome of a valuable distraction technique, using long-tail multiaxial pedicle screw which we have employed in reduction of L3 vertebral fracture with posterior dislocation, and emphasize the importance of preoperative blood vessel evaluation. CASE PRESENTATION: A 47-year-old patient fell from a height of 4 m and was paralyzed. Computed tomography scan revealed a three-column ligamentous injury with posterior fracture-dislocation of the L3 vertebral body. Computed tomography angiography showed that the third lumbar artery was ruptured without active bleeding. The patient underwent posterior approach with reduction, transpedicular fixation, and posterolateral fusion with autologous bone graft. Finally, Vertebral reduction and sagittal balance were achieved and patients recovered well after operation. CONCLUSION: Preoperative blood vessel evaluation is very important to avoid massive bleeding during the surgery, and the standard technique which can achieve good reduction is easy to understand, perform, and is reproducible.


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Artérias/lesões , Parafusos Ósseos , Fratura-Luxação/cirurgia , Vértebras Lombares/irrigação sanguínea , Vértebras Lombares/cirurgia , Redução Aberta/instrumentação , Fraturas da Coluna Vertebral/cirurgia , Lesões do Sistema Vascular/etiologia , Acidentes por Quedas , Artérias/diagnóstico por imagem , Transplante Ósseo , Angiografia por Tomografia Computadorizada , Fratura-Luxação/diagnóstico por imagem , Fratura-Luxação/etiologia , Fratura-Luxação/fisiopatologia , Consolidação da Fratura , Humanos , Vértebras Lombares/lesões , Vértebras Lombares/fisiopatologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Recuperação de Função Fisiológica , Fraturas da Coluna Vertebral/diagnóstico por imagem , Fraturas da Coluna Vertebral/etiologia , Fraturas da Coluna Vertebral/fisiopatologia , Fusão Vertebral , Resultado do Tratamento , Lesões do Sistema Vascular/diagnóstico por imagem
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Sensors (Basel) ; 20(1)2019 Dec 28.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31905650

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Bacterial biohybrid microswimmers aim at exploiting the inherent motion capabilities of bacteria (carriers) to transport objects (cargoes) at the microscale. One of the most desired properties of microswimmers is their ability to communicate with their immediate environment by processing the information and producing a useful response. Indeed, bacteria are naturally equipped with such communication skills. Hereby, two-component systems (TCSs) represent the key signal transducing machinery and enable bacteria to sense and respond to a variety of stimuli. We engineered a natural microswimmer based on the Gram-positive model bacterium Bacillus subtilis for the development of biohybrids with sensing abilities. B. subtilis naturally adhered to silica particles, giving rise to different motile biohybrids systems with variable ratios of carrier(s)-to-cargo(es). Genetically engineered TCS pathways allowed us to couple the binding to the inert particles with signaling the presence of antibiotics in their surroundings. Activation of the antibiotic-induced TCSs resulted in fluorescent bacterial carriers as a response readout. We demonstrate that the genetically engineered TCS-mediated signaling capabilities of B. subtilis allow for the custom design of bacterial hybrid microswimmers able to sense and signal the presence of target molecules in the environment. The generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status of B. subtilis makes it a promising candidate for human-related applications of these novel biohybrids.


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Bacillus subtilis/genética , Técnicas Biossensoriais , Engenharia Genética , Bacillus subtilis/metabolismo , Transdução de Sinais , Dióxido de Silício/química
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Microb Cell Fact ; 17(1): 96, 2018 Jun 16.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29908565

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BACKGROUND: The cellulolytic fungus Neurospora crassa is considered a potential host for enzyme and bioethanol production. However, large scale applications are hindered by its filamentous growth. Although previous investigations have shown that mycelial morphology in submerged culture can be controlled by altering physical factors, there is little knowledge available about the potential for morphology control by genetic modification. RESULTS: In this study, we screened morphological mutants in the filamentous fungus N. crassa. Of the 90 morphological mutants screened, 14 mutants exhibited considerably higher viscosity compared with that of the wild type strain, and only two mutants showed low-viscosity morphologies in submerged culture. We observed that disruption of gul-1 (NCU01197), which encodes an mRNA binding protein involved in cell wall remodeling, caused pellet formation as the fermentation progressed, and resulted in the most significant decrease in viscosity of culture broth. Moreover, over-expression of gul-1 caused dramatically increased viscosity, suggesting that the gul-1 had an important function in mycelial morphology during submerged cultivation. Transcriptional profiling showed that expression of genes encoding eight GPI-anchored cell wall proteins was lowered in Δgul-1 while expression of genes associated with two non-anchored cell wall proteins was elevated. Meanwhile, the expression levels of two hydrophobin genes were also significantly altered. These results suggested that GUL-1 affected the transcription of cell wall-related genes, thereby influencing cell wall structure and mycelial morphology. Additionally, the deletion of gul-1 caused increased protein secretion, probably due to a defect in cell wall integrity, suggesting this as an alternative strategy of strain improvement for enzyme production. To confirm practical applications, deletion of gul-1 in the hyper-cellulase producing strain (∆ncw-1∆Ncap3m) significantly reduced the viscosity of culture broth. CONCLUSIONS: Using the model filamentous fungus N. crassa, genes that affect mycelial morphology in submerged culture were explored through systematic screening of morphological mutants. Disrupting several candidate genes altered viscosities in submerged culture. This work provides an example for controlling fungal morphology in submerged fermentation by genetic engineering, and will be beneficial for industrial fungal strain improvement.


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Proteínas Fúngicas/genética , Neurospora crassa/genética , Viscosidade
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Eur J Clin Pharmacol ; 74(6): 745-754, 2018 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29442148

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BACKGROUND: Ticagrelor, the first reversible P2Y12 receptor antagonist, exhibits faster onset and offset of antiplatelet effects and more consistent platelet inhibition than clopidogrel in both healthy subjects and patients with stable coronary artery disease. OBJECTIVE: The objectives of this study were to establish a population pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) model of ticagrelor and to provide a theoretical basis for the optimization of ticagrelor treatment in clinic. METHODS: A single oral dose of 180 mg ticagrelor was administered to 14 healthy male subjects in a randomized study. Common single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in biotransformation enzymes CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 (CYP3A4*1G and CYP3A5*3) were genotyped by PCR-direct sequencing. Blood samples were collected to measure plasma concentrations of ticagrelor and its active metabolite AR-C124910XX and maximal platelet inhibition. Various models were evaluated to characterize the pharmacokinetics of ticagrelor and AR-C124910XX as well as their PK-PD relationship. Covariates that may potentially affect PK or PD of ticagrelor and AR-C124910XX were included and assessed. Simulation for dosage regimen was performed based on the final PK-PD model. RESULTS: Ticagrelor and AR-C124910XX PK were best described by a two-compartment model with first-order transit absorption model. CYP3A4*1G increased clearance for AR-C124910XX, but had no significant effect on ticagrelor clearance. The relationship between concentration and platelet response of ticagrelor was best described by a turnover model. Simulation results indicated that a lower dosage regimen of 30 mg maintenance dose (MD) could produce an anticipated anti-platelet response in comparison to the routine clinical dosage regimen (180 mg loading dose (LD), 90 mg MD). CONCLUSION: Our study developed a population PK-PD model for ticagrelor and further simulation for dosage regimen was performed based on the final model. Compared to the current recommended dosage regimen (180 mg LD, 90 mg MD), our simulation result of a relatively lower dose (30 mg MD) could also obtain an acceptable anti-platelet response, which may provide a reference for further dosage regimen design in Chinese population.


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Adenosina/análogos & derivados , Antagonistas do Receptor Purinérgico P2Y , Adenosina/administração & dosagem , Adenosina/sangue , Adenosina/farmacocinética , Adenosina/farmacologia , Adulto , Povo Asiático/genética , Plaquetas/efeitos dos fármacos , Citocromo P-450 CYP3A/genética , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Voluntários Saudáveis , Humanos , Masculino , Modelos Biológicos , Agregação Plaquetária/efeitos dos fármacos , Polimorfismo de Nucleotídeo Único , Antagonistas do Receptor Purinérgico P2Y/administração & dosagem , Antagonistas do Receptor Purinérgico P2Y/sangue , Antagonistas do Receptor Purinérgico P2Y/farmacocinética , Antagonistas do Receptor Purinérgico P2Y/farmacologia , Ticagrelor , Adulto Jovem
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Angew Chem Int Ed Engl ; 57(42): 13810-13814, 2018 10 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30141281

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Despite the rapid development of Pickering interfacial catalysis (PIC) at liquid-liquid interfaces with chemocatalysts, the use of unstable biocatalysts at emulsion interfaces remains a technical challenge. Herein, we present a Pickering interfacial biocatalysis (PIB) platform based on robust and recyclable enzyme-polymer conjugates that act as both catalytic sites and stabilizers at the interface of Pickering emulsions. The conjugates were prepared by growing poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) on a fragile enzyme, benzaldehyde lyase, under physiological conditions. The mild in situ conjugation process preserved the enzyme structure, and the conjugates were used to emulsify a water-organic two-phase system into a stable Pickering emulsion, leading to a significantly larger interfacial area and a 270-fold improvement in catalytic performance as compared to the unemulsified two-phase system. The PIB system could be reused multiple times. Conjugates of other enzymes were also fabricated and applied for cascade reactions.

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Med Sci Monit ; 23: 5994-6000, 2017 Dec 18.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29252980

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BACKGROUND Balloon kyphoplasty (KP) has been widely applied in the treatment of elderly patients with osteoporosis vertebral compression fracture (OVCF), but there has been little research on the pain relief effect. Therefore, we performed this study of patients who received KP. The study included a set of fluoroscopy tests and follow-up evaluation, which aimed to verify the effectiveness of kyphoplasty in controlling back pain associated with OVCFs. MATERIAL AND METHODS Forty-three OVCF patients underwent kyphoplasty: 21 were allocated to an intervention group and 22 were allocated to a control group, and the 2 groups received treatment with different KP instruments. The variation of vertebral height was measured on X-ray and change of signal of MRI was recorded. The pain was assessed by VAS score and diagram, and physical function was evaluated by ODI. The complications after surgery were recorded and collated during 2 years of follow-up. RESULTS The intervention group showed no significant difference on the VAS and ODI compared to the control group (p>0.05). There was no difference in the VAS with different degrees of radiological change (p>0.05). Signal change on MRI imaging was rare. CONCLUSIONS Kyphoplasty is a positive way to alleviate early-onset OVCF pain. The change of BME extent in the treated level is unrelated to the relief of back pain after KP.


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Fraturas por Compressão/fisiopatologia , Medição da Dor/métodos , Dor/fisiopatologia , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Dor nas Costas/tratamento farmacológico , Feminino , Fluoroscopia , Fraturas por Compressão/cirurgia , Humanos , Cifoplastia/métodos , Masculino , Osteoporose/complicações , Fraturas por Osteoporose/cirurgia , Manejo da Dor/métodos , Dor Pós-Operatória/tratamento farmacológico , Fraturas da Coluna Vertebral/cirurgia , Coluna Vertebral/cirurgia , Resultado do Tratamento
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Med Sci Monit ; 23: 1682-1690, 2017 Apr 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28386056

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BACKGROUND The definition of a vertebral fracture is usually based on the presence of a deformation of the vertebral body and this can be misleading in the presence of a fracture without radiologic collapse with the definition of occult osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OOVFs). STIR sequence of MRI images showing hyperintensity signal was the most confirmative screening examination used to determine the presence of painful OOVFs. To date, clinical management of OOVFs has been rarely discussed. MATERIAL AND METHODS Between 2011 and 2013, 89 patients suffering from painful OOVFs underwent 142 percutaneous balloon kyphoplasty (PKP) procedures. Outcome data (mean variation of anterior and middle vertebral body height, visual analog scale [VAS] scores, Oswestry Disability Index [ODI] scores, and SF-36 scores) were recorded preoperatively, postoperatively, and at 1 month, 6 months, and 2 year after treatment, to evaluate the results. RESULTS We successfully treated 89 patients (142 vertebral bodies) with PKP. Cement leakages were observed in 12 (8.45%) treated vertebral bodies and there were 5 new adjacent vertebral fractures during the follow-up period. The mean variation of anterior and middle vertebral body height changed from 96.5±3.4% preoperatively to 97.2±2.5% postoperatively (p>0.05) and from 96.3±2.8% preoperatively to 97.9±3.1% postoperatively (p>0.05), respectively. The mean VAS scores were reduced significantly from pre-surgery to post-surgery (8.3±1.2 to 2.9±0.7; p<0.05), as was the ODI score (76.4±12.5 to 26.7±5.6; p<0.05). The SF-36 scores, including Bodily Pain (BF), Vitality (VT), Physical Function (PF), and Social Functioning (SF), all showed notable improvement (P<0.05). These variations were maintained during the 2-year follow-up period. CONCLUSIONS PKP is a safe and effective method in the treatment of painful OOVFs.


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Fraturas Fechadas/cirurgia , Cifoplastia/métodos , Fraturas por Osteoporose/cirurgia , Idoso , Cimentos Ósseos/uso terapêutico , Feminino , Fraturas Fechadas/diagnóstico por imagem , Fraturas por Compressão/diagnóstico por imagem , Fraturas por Compressão/cirurgia , Humanos , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Osteoporose/tratamento farmacológico , Fraturas por Osteoporose/diagnóstico por imagem , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fraturas da Coluna Vertebral/cirurgia , Traumatismos da Coluna Vertebral/cirurgia , Coluna Vertebral/cirurgia , Resultado do Tratamento , Vertebroplastia/métodos
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J Nanosci Nanotechnol ; 17(1): 482-87, 2017 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29624327

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The state-of-the-art infrared camera suffers from the trade-off between sensitivity and cost. The bolometer infrared sensors are low resolution and slow speed while the quantum photodetectors are bulky and expensive. In this paper, the novel low dimensional material Carbon Nanotube (CNT) based non-cryogenic photodetector is proposed to detect infrared (IR) irradiance. The photoconductance and photovoltaic effect need to be distinguished to fully understand and improve nano IR detector performance. The robust test bench using digital microscope and precise five axis substage is used to measure detector photoresponse. The relative position between nanoscale sensor and IR beam is localized by mapping the photocurrent on laser spot. The distance between photodetector and infrared laser lens is leveraged by digital microscope. The experimental results show photovoltaic quantum effect dominates CNT-Metal Schottky based IR detector and the photoresponse is dependent on contact size and metal materials. The photoresponsivity can reach to 16.8 µA/mW at 808 nm wavelength. The proposed method will be applicable for 1D/2D nanoscale material based photodiode characterization.

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