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J Chem Inf Model ; 64(13): 5127-5139, 2024 Jul 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38888100

ABSTRACT

Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) have emerged as bespoke materials with versatile molecular applications. In this study, we propose a proof of concept for a methodology employing molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to guide the selection of functional monomers for curcuminoid binding in MIPs. Curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcumin are phenolic compounds widely employed as spices, pigments, additives, and therapeutic agents, representing the three main curcuminoids of interest. Through MD simulations, we investigated prepolymerization mixtures composed of various functional monomers, including acrylamide (ACA), acrylic acid (AA), methacrylic acid (MAA), and N-vinylpyrrolidone (NVP), with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) as the cross-linker and acetonitrile as the solvent. Curcumin was selected as the template molecule due to its structural similarity to the other curcuminoids. Notably, the prepolymerization mixture containing NVP as the functional monomer demonstrated superior molecular recognition capabilities toward curcumin. This observation was supported by higher functional monomer molecules surrounding the template, a lower total nonbonded energy between the template and monomer, and a greater number of hydrogen bonds in the aggregate. These findings suggest a stronger affinity between the functional monomer NVP and the template. We synthesized, characterized, and conducted binding tests on the MIPs to validate the MD simulation results. The experimental binding tests confirmed that the MIP-NVP exhibited higher binding capacity. Consequently, based on MD simulations, our computational methodology effectively guided the selection of the functional monomer, leading to MIPs with binding capacity for curcuminoids. The outcomes of this study provide a valuable reference for the rational design of MIPs through MD simulations, facilitating the selection of components for MIPs. This computational approach holds the potential for extension to other templates, establishing a robust methodology for the rational design of MIPs.


Subject(s)
Curcumin , Molecular Dynamics Simulation , Molecularly Imprinted Polymers , Curcumin/chemistry , Curcumin/analogs & derivatives , Curcumin/metabolism , Molecularly Imprinted Polymers/chemistry , Drug Design , Molecular Imprinting , Methacrylates/chemistry , Diarylheptanoids/chemistry , Molecular Conformation
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Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book ; 44(3): e433330, 2024 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38718318

ABSTRACT

The treatment for recurrent/metastatic (R/M) head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) with immune checkpoint inhibitors (anti-PD1) with or without chemotherapy has led to an improvement in survival. Yet, despite this therapeutic advancement, only 15%-19% of patients remain alive at four years, highlighting the poor survival and unmet need for improved therapies for this patient population. Some of the key evolving novel therapeutics beyond anti-PD1 in R/M HNSCC have included therapeutic vaccine therapies, bispecific antibodies/fusion proteins and multitargeted kinase inhibitors, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). Multiple concurrent investigations of novel therapeutics for patients with R/M HNSCC beyond anti-PD(L)1 inhibition are currently underway with some promising early results. Beyond immune checkpoint inhibition, novel immunotherapeutic strategies including therapeutic vaccines ranging from targeting human papillomavirus-specific epitopes to personalized neoantigen vaccines are ongoing with some early efficacy signals and large, randomized trials. Other novel weapons including bispecific antibodies, fusion proteins, and multitargeted kinase inhibitors leverage multiple concurrent targets and modulation of the tumor microenvironment to harness antitumor immunity and inhibition of protumorigenic signaling pathways with emerging promising results. Finally, as with other solid tumors, ADCs remain a promising therapeutic intervention either alone or in combination with immunotherapy for patients with R/M HNSCC. With early enthusiasm across novel therapies in R/M HNSCC, results of larger randomized trials in R/M HNSCC are eagerly awaited.


Subject(s)
Immunotherapy , Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck , Humans , Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck/therapy , Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck/immunology , Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck/drug therapy , Immunotherapy/methods , Head and Neck Neoplasms/therapy , Head and Neck Neoplasms/immunology , Head and Neck Neoplasms/drug therapy , B7-H1 Antigen/antagonists & inhibitors , Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors/therapeutic use , Molecular Targeted Therapy , Neoplasm Metastasis , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local , Cancer Vaccines/therapeutic use
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Cancer Res Commun ; 4(4): 1165-1173, 2024 Apr 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38602417

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: Despite efficacy of approved FGFR inhibitors, emergence of polyclonal secondary mutations in the FGFR kinase domain leads to acquired resistance. KIN-3248 is a selective, irreversible, orally bioavailable, small-molecule inhibitor of FGFR1-4 that blocks both primary oncogenic and secondary kinase domain resistance FGFR alterations. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: A first-in-human, phase I study of KIN-3248 was conducted in patients with advanced solid tumors harboring FGFR2 and/or FGFR3 gene alterations (NCT05242822). The primary objective was determination of MTD/recommended phase II dose (RP2D). Secondary and exploratory objectives included antitumor activity, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and molecular response by circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) clearance. RESULTS: Fifty-four patients received doses ranging from 5 to 50 mg orally daily across six cohorts. Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (48.1%), gastric (9.3%), and urothelial (7.4%) were the most common tumors. Tumors harbored FGFR2 (68.5%) or FGFR3 (31.5%) alterations-23 (42.6%) received prior FGFR inhibitors. One dose-limiting toxicity (hypersensitivity) occurred in cohort 1 (5 mg). Treatment-related, adverse events included hyperphosphatemia, diarrhea, and stomatitis. The MTD/RP2D was not established. Exposure was dose proportional and concordant with hyperphosphatemia. Five partial responses were observed; 4 in FGFR inhibitor naïve and 1 in FGFR pretreated patients. Pretreatment ctDNA profiling confirmed FGFR2/3 alterations in 63.3% of cases and clearance at cycle 2 associated with radiographic response. CONCLUSION: The trial was terminated early for commercial considerations; therefore, RP2D was not established. Preliminary clinical data suggest that KIN-3248 is a safe, oral FGFR1-4 inhibitor with favorable pharmacokinetic parameters, though further dose escalation was required to nominate the MTD/RP2D. SIGNIFICANCE: KIN-3248 was a rationally designed, next generation selective FGFR inhibitor, that was effective in interfering with both FGFR wild-type and mutant signaling. Clinical data indicate that KIN-3248 is safe with a signal of antitumor activity. Translational science support the mechanism of action in that serum phosphate was proportional with exposure, paired biopsies suggested phospho-ERK inhibition (a downstream target of FGFR2/3), and ctDNA clearance may act as a RECIST response surrogate.


Subject(s)
Neoplasms , Protein Kinase Inhibitors , Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 2 , Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 3 , Humans , Female , Male , Middle Aged , Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 3/antagonists & inhibitors , Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 3/genetics , Neoplasms/drug therapy , Neoplasms/genetics , Aged , Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 2/antagonists & inhibitors , Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 2/genetics , Adult , Protein Kinase Inhibitors/pharmacokinetics , Protein Kinase Inhibitors/therapeutic use , Protein Kinase Inhibitors/pharmacology , Protein Kinase Inhibitors/administration & dosage , Maximum Tolerated Dose , Mutation , Aged, 80 and over , Antineoplastic Agents/pharmacokinetics , Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use , Antineoplastic Agents/pharmacology , Antineoplastic Agents/administration & dosage , Circulating Tumor DNA/blood , Circulating Tumor DNA/genetics
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Microorganisms ; 12(3)2024 Mar 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38543602

ABSTRACT

Rhipicephalus microplus is a persistent ectoparasite of cattle that causes bovine anaplasmosis and babesiosis, causing economic losses worldwide. Chemical treatment is the primary method for tick control, but the emergence of pesticide-resistant ticks is a major challenge. Alternative biocontrol strategies utilizing entomopathogenic microorganisms are being explored. This study aimed to validate the species identification and assess the efficacy of four strains of Staphylococcus bacteria (S. shinii S1 and S-2, S. succinus, and S. xylosus) previously reported as being entomopathogenic to R. microplus ticks. According to the bioassays, S. shinii S-1 exhibited the greatest degree of reproductive inhibition (47%), followed by S. succinus (44.3%) at a concentration of 1 × 108 cfu/mL. S. xylosus displayed decreased reproductive inhibition (6.3%). In an additional bioassay, S. shinii S-1 exhibited a significant larval mortality of 67.63%, followed by S. succinus with 66.75%, S. shinni S-2 with 64.61%, and S. xylosus with 28.18% mortality. The common signs of infection observed on these ticks included swelling, yellowish exudate on the hypostome, and reduced limb mobility and color change, except for S. succinus, which did not cause color changes. These bacteria were naturally found on bovine skin. However, further studies are needed to confirm their potential as promising alternatives or complementary agents to existing acaricidal compounds.

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Cureus ; 16(2): e54532, 2024 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38516470

ABSTRACT

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) represent a rare form of gastrointestinal neoplasm. This report details a medical case involving a 44-year-old woman who underwent bilateral pheochromocytoma resection, GIST gastrectomy, and laparoscopic adrenalectomy with intestinal resection. Despite an initially positive response to oral imatinib, treatment was delayed due to economic constraints. This delay resulted in a critical event marked by abdominal GIST metastasis to the abdominal wall, subsequent rupture leading to hemoperitoneum, and emergency surgery. Following an adequate postsurgical recovery, she was successfully discharged prior to medication adjustments.

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Rev Esp Enferm Dig ; 116(4): 236-237, 2024 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37771286

ABSTRACT

The oncogenic KRAS mutation is associated with increased tissue factor expression and thus hypercoagulability. In this regard, numerous studies published in the last decade have shown that KRAS mutations are an important risk factor for the development of thromboembolic phenomena in neoplasms of the digestive tract, such as colorectal cancer. On the other hand, some recently published studies suggest that KRAS mutations are also associated with an increased risk of developing thromboembolic phenomena in pancreatic cancer. Based on these premises, we have conducted a single-centre retrospective study on a cohort of patients with pancreatic cancer. Our aim is to demonstrate whether there is an association between the presence of KRAS mutations in our cohort of pancreatic cancer patients and an increased risk of developing thromboembolic phenomena.


Subject(s)
Colorectal Neoplasms , Pancreatic Neoplasms , Humans , Proto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras)/genetics , Retrospective Studies , Pancreatic Neoplasms/genetics , Mutation , Colorectal Neoplasms/genetics
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Rev Esp Enferm Dig ; 116(4): 234-235, 2024 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37314143

ABSTRACT

We present the case of a 69-year-old male diagnosed with stage IV perihilar cholangiocarcinoma with loss of expression of MSH2 and MSH6 proteins, but somatic wild type MSH2 and MSH6 genes with Oncomine Comprehensive Assay (OCA) genomic sequencing panel. In his cancer family history, there was a maternal aunt with sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma also missing MSH2 and MSH6 protein expression. Subsequently, we will discuss whether or not we are facing a hereditary cancer syndrome.


Subject(s)
Adenocarcinoma , Bile Duct Neoplasms , Colonic Neoplasms , Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis , Klatskin Tumor , Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary , Male , Humans , Aged , Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis/diagnosis , Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis/genetics , Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis/pathology , MutS Homolog 2 Protein/genetics , Adenocarcinoma/pathology , Klatskin Tumor/genetics , Bile Duct Neoplasms/genetics
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Rev. esp. enferm. dig ; 116(4): 234-235, 2024. graf
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-232478

ABSTRACT

We present the case of a 69-year-old male diagnosed with stage IV perihilar cholangiocarcinoma with loss of expression of MSH2 and MSH6 proteins, but somatic wild type MSH2 and MSH6 genes with Oncomine Comprehensive Assay (OCA) genomic sequencing panel. In his cancer family history, there was a maternal aunt with sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma also missing MSH2 and MSH6 protein expression. Subsequently, we will discuss whether or not we are facing a hereditary cancer syndrome. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Aged , Cholangiocarcinoma , Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis , Genomics
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Rev. esp. enferm. dig ; 116(4): 236-237, 2024. tab
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-232480

ABSTRACT

The oncogenic KRAS mutation is associated with increased tissue factor expression and thus hypercoagulability. In this regard, numerous studies published in the last decade have shown that KRAS mutations are an important risk factor for the development of thromboembolic phenomena in neoplasms of the digestive tract, such as colorectal cancer. On the other hand, some recently published studies suggest that KRAS mutations are also associated with an increased risk of developing thromboembolic phenomena in pancreatic cancer. Based on these premises, we have conducted a single-centre retrospective study on a cohort of patients with pancreatic cancer. Our aim is to demonstrate whether there is an association between the presence of KRAS mutations in our cohort of pancreatic cancer patients and an increased risk of developing thromboembolic phenomena. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Pancreatic Neoplasms/classification , Pancreatic Neoplasms/complications , Embolism , Thrombosis , Genomics
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Braz Dent J ; 34(4): 85-92, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37909645

ABSTRACT

Wetting the dentin is critical to atraumatic restorative treatment. The conventional insertion can be challenging when using high-viscosity glass-ionomer cement. This study evaluated the formation of gaps and voids after three insertion methods using micro-CT. Teeth underwent removal of occlusal and proximal caries through the atraumatic restorative treatment technique. Then, they were fixed in an artificial dental arch to simulate the clinical condition and were restored using three insertion methods: conventional, Centrix injection, and double-filling. Previous dentin conditioning procedures, steel matrix and wooden wedge application, and post-insertion procedures (digital compression and surface protection) were the same. The material was inserted using a manual instrument in the conventional technique and was inserted with a syringe in the Centrix injection group. In the double-filling technique, the tooth received a first layer of a flowable ionomer (through modifying the powder/liquid ratio), and a second layer (with standard ratio) was applied before the final set of the first one. A micro-CT unit scanned each tooth before and after restoration. Each cavity was defined as the volume of interest, and the volumes of gaps and voids were calculated. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey posthoc test (p < .05). Double-filling had improved filling volume with lower values for gap volume, followed by Centrix injection. The conventional technique had the highest gap volume. No statistically significant difference was observed for void volume. Double-filling demonstrated fewer gaps, followed by Centrix injection, which is critical to obtain better adhesive, remineralizing, and antibacterial activities.


Subject(s)
Dental Atraumatic Restorative Treatment , Dental Caries , Post and Core Technique , Humans , X-Ray Microtomography , Dental Caries/therapy , Glass Ionomer Cements , Dental Restoration, Permanent/methods
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Cureus ; 15(10): e47571, 2023 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38021684

ABSTRACT

Brain abscesses are severe focal infections of the central nervous system. We report the case of a 37-year-old patient with a recent diagnosis of HIV, who presented with weakness in the left arm that progressed to left hemiplegia, ipsilateral paresthesia, holo cranial headache, fever accompanied by chills, and left tonic-clonic movements. A craniectomy and lesion resection were performed along with antimicrobial treatment. Subsequently, the patient persisted with left hemiplegia, which significantly improved after the procedure and gradually through physical physiotherapy. During the investigation, we complete medical history, physical examination, Image tests, laboratory tests, and cultures. After the finalization of the approach, the final diagnosis was a brain abscess due to Nocardia beijingensis associated with HIV. The patient was managed with anticonvulsants: levetiracetam, antimicrobials: ceftriaxone, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, metronidazole, and vancomycin, Craniotomy plus resection of two brain abscesses, Steroidal anti-inflammatory: dexamethasone and antiretroviral therapy. With this, the patient was discharged successfully from the hospital.

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World J Microbiol Biotechnol ; 39(12): 339, 2023 Oct 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37821748

ABSTRACT

The capacity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to assimilate nutrients is essential for niche colonization and contributes to its pathogenicity. Isocitrate lyase (ICL), the first enzyme of the glyoxylate cycle, redirects isocitrate from the tricarboxylic acid cycle to render glyoxylate and succinate. P. aeruginosa ICL (PaICL) is regarded as a virulence factor due to its role in carbon assimilation during infection. The AceA/ICL protein family shares the catalytic domain I, triosephosphate isomerase barrel (TIM-barrel). The carboxyl terminus of domain I is essential for Escherichia coli ICL (EcICL) of subfamily 1. PaICL, which belongs to subfamily 3, has domain II inserted at the periphery of domain I, which is believed to participate in enzyme oligomerization. In addition, PaICL has the α13-loop-α14 (extended motif), which protrudes from the enzyme core, being of unknown function. This study investigates the role of domain II, the extended motif, and the carboxyl-terminus (C-ICL) and amino-terminus (N-ICL) regions in the function of the PaICL enzyme, also as their involvement in the virulence of P. aeruginosa PAO1. Deletion of domain II and the extended motif results in enzyme inactivation and structural instability of the enzyme. The His6-tag fusion at the C-ICL protein produced a less efficient enzyme than fusion at the N-ICL, but without affecting the acetate assimilation or virulence. The PaICL homotetrameric structure of the enzyme was more stable in the N-His6-ICL than in the C-His6-ICL, suggesting that the C-terminus is critical for the ICL quaternary conformation. The ICL-mutant A39 complemented with the recombinant proteins N-His6-ICL or C-His6-ICL were more virulent than the WT PAO1 strain. The findings indicate that the domain II and the extended motif are essential for the ICL structure/function, and the C-terminus is involved in its quaternary structure conformation, confirming that in P. aeruginosa, the ICL is essential for acetate assimilation and virulence.


Subject(s)
Isocitrate Lyase , Pseudomonas aeruginosa , Isocitrate Lyase/genetics , Isocitrate Lyase/chemistry , Isocitrate Lyase/metabolism , Pseudomonas aeruginosa/genetics , Pseudomonas aeruginosa/metabolism , Citric Acid Cycle , Glyoxylates/metabolism , Acetates/metabolism
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Microorganisms ; 11(8)2023 Aug 18.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37630667

ABSTRACT

Aspergillus flavus has been found to be an effective entomopathogenic fungus for various arthropods, including ticks. In particular, natural fungal infections in cattle ticks show promise for biocontrol of the Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus tick, which is a major ectoparasite affecting cattle worldwide. Our study aimed to elucidate the specific entomopathogenic virulence factors encoded in the genome of an A. flavus strain isolated from naturally infected cattle ticks. We performed morphological and biochemical phenotyping alongside complete genome sequencing, which revealed that the isolated fungus was A. flavus related to the L morphotype, capable of producing a range of gene-coded entomopathogenic virulence factors, including ribotoxin, aflatoxin, kojic acid, chitinases, killer toxin, and satratoxin. To evaluate the efficacy of this A. flavus strain against ticks, we conducted experimental bioassays using healthy engorged female ticks. A morbidity rate of 90% was observed, starting at a concentration of 105 conidia/mL. At a concentration of 107 conidia/mL, we observed a 50% mortality rate and a 21.5% inhibition of oviposition. The highest levels of hatch inhibition (30.8%) and estimated reproduction inhibition (34.64%) were achieved at a concentration of 108 conidia/mL. Furthermore, the tick larval progeny that hatched from the infected tick egg masses showed evident symptoms of Aspergillus infection after incubation.

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Braz. dent. j ; 34(4): 85-92, July-Aug. 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS, BBO - Dentistry | ID: biblio-1520336

ABSTRACT

Abstract Wetting the dentin is critical to atraumatic restorative treatment. The conventional insertion can be challenging when using high-viscosity glass-ionomer cement. This study evaluated the formation of gaps and voids after three insertion methods using micro-CT. Teeth underwent removal of occlusal and proximal caries through the atraumatic restorative treatment technique. Then, they were fixed in an artificial dental arch to simulate the clinical condition and were restored using three insertion methods: conventional, Centrix injection, and double-filling. Previous dentin conditioning procedures, steel matrix and wooden wedge application, and post-insertion procedures (digital compression and surface protection) were the same. The material was inserted using a manual instrument in the conventional technique and was inserted with a syringe in the Centrix injection group. In the double-filling technique, the tooth received a first layer of a flowable ionomer (through modifying the powder/liquid ratio), and a second layer (with standard ratio) was applied before the final set of the first one. A micro-CT unit scanned each tooth before and after restoration. Each cavity was defined as the volume of interest, and the volumes of gaps and voids were calculated. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey posthoc test (p < .05). Double-filling had improved filling volume with lower values for gap volume, followed by Centrix injection. The conventional technique had the highest gap volume. No statistically significant difference was observed for void volume. Double-filling demonstrated fewer gaps, followed by Centrix injection, which is critical to obtain better adhesive, remineralizing, and antibacterial activities.


Resumo O molhamento da dentina parcialmente desmineralizada no fundo da cavidade dentária é fundamental para o sucesso do tratamento restaurador atraumático. No entanto, o método de inserção convencional pode ser desafiador ao usar cimento de ionômero de vidro de alta viscosidade. Este estudo avaliou a formação de gaps e vazios internos após três métodos de inserção de cimento de ionômero de vidro de alta viscosidade usando micro-CT. Dez terceiros molares foram submetidos à remoção de cárie oclusal através da técnica de tratamento restaurador atraumático e complementação proximal (com ou sem lesão pré-existente). Em seguida, foram fixados em uma arcada dentária artificial para simular a condição clínica. Os dentes foram restaurados usando a técnica de tratamento restaurador atraumático com três métodos de inserção: convencional, injeção Centrix e dupla inserção. Os procedimentos anteriores de condicionamento dentinário, inserção de matriz de aço, aplicação de cunha de madeira e procedimentos pós-inserção do material (como compressão digital e proteção de superfície) foram os mesmos para os três grupos testados. O material foi inserido com instrumento manual na técnica convencional, seguindo a metodologia clássica do tratamento restaurador atraumático. O material foi inserido com um dispositivo desenvolvido especificamente para esse fim na técnica de inserção com seringa tipo Centrix. Na técnica de dupla obturação, o dente recebeu uma primeira camada do cimento de ionômero de vidro mais fluido (obtido através da modificação da relação pó/líquido), e uma segunda camada (com relação pó/líquido padrão) foi aplicada antes da presa final da primeira. Um micro-CT escaneou cada dente antes e depois da restauração. Cada cavidade foi definida como o volume de interesse, e os volumes de gaps e vazios foram calculados. Os dados foram analisados por ANOVA one-way e teste post-hoc de Tukey com nível de significância de 5%. A dupla inserção melhorou significativamente o volume de preenchimento com valores percentuais mais baixos para o volume do gap, seguido pela injeção com seringa tipo Centrix. A técnica convencional apresentou o maior percentual de volume de gap. Nenhuma diferença estatisticamente significativa foi observada para o volume de vazios internos. O grupo de dupla inserção demonstrou menor formação de gaps, seguido pelo grupo de injeção com seringa tipo Centrix, que é fundamental para obter melhores atividades adesivas, remineralizantes e antibacterianas.

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Cancer Res ; 83(19): 3252-3263, 2023 10 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37339176

ABSTRACT

Outcomes for patients with recurrent/metastatic (R/M) head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) are poor, with median overall survival (OS) ranging from 6 to 18 months. For those who progress on standard-of-care (chemo)immunotherapy, treatment options are limited, necessitating the development of rational therapeutic strategies. Toward this end, we targeted the key HNSCC drivers PI3K-mTOR and HRAS via the combination of tipifarnib, a farnesyltransferase (FTase) inhibitor, and alpelisib, a PI3Kα inhibitor, in multiple molecularly defined subsets of HNSCC. Tipifarnib synergized with alpelisib at the level of mTOR in PI3Kα- or HRAS-dependent HNSCCs, leading to marked cytotoxicity in vitro and tumor regression in vivo. On the basis of these findings, the KURRENT-HN trial was launched to evaluate the effectiveness of this combination in PIK3CA-mutant/amplified and/or HRAS-overexpressing R/M HNSCC. Preliminary evidence supports the clinical activity of this molecular biomarker-driven combination therapy. Combined alpelisib and tipifarnib has potential to benefit >45% of patients with R/M HNSCC. By blocking feedback reactivation of mTORC1, tipifarnib may prevent adaptive resistance to additional targeted therapies, enhancing their clinical utility. SIGNIFICANCE: The mechanistically designed, biomarker-matched strategy of combining alpelisib and tipifarnib is efficacious in PIK3CA- and HRAS-dysregulated head and neck squamous carcinoma and could improve outcomes for many patients with recurrent, metastatic disease. See related commentary by Lee et al., p. 3162.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell , Head and Neck Neoplasms , Humans , Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck/drug therapy , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/drug therapy , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/genetics , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/pathology , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/drug therapy , TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases/metabolism , Head and Neck Neoplasms/drug therapy , Head and Neck Neoplasms/genetics , Class I Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases/genetics , Class I Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases/metabolism , Biomarkers , Proto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras)/genetics
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ACS Photonics ; 10(5): 1416-1423, 2023 May 17.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37223126

ABSTRACT

Since the advent of impact ionization and its application in avalanche photodiodes (APD), numerous application goals have contributed to steady improvements over several decades. The characteristic high operating voltages and the need for thick absorber layers (π-layers) in the Si-APDs pose complicated design and operational challenges in complementary metal oxide semiconductor integration of APDs. In this work, we have designed a sub-10 V operable Si-APD and epitaxially grown the stack on a semiconductor-on-insulator substrate with a submicron thin π-layer, and we fabricated the devices with integrated photon-trapping microholes (PTMH) to enhance photon absorption. The fabricated APDs show a substantially low prebreakdown leakage current density of ∼50 nA/mm2. The devices exhibit a consistent ∼8.0 V breakdown voltage with a multiplication gain of 296.2 under 850 nm illumination wavelength. We report a ∼5× increase in the EQE at 850 nm by introducing the PTMH into the device. The enhancement in the EQE is evenly distributed across the entire wavelength range (640-1100 nm). The EQE of the devices without PTMH (flat devices) undergo a notable oscillation caused by the resonance at specific wavelengths and show a strong dependency on the angle of incidence. This characteristic dependency is significantly circumvented by introducing the PTMH into the APD. The devices exhibit a significantly low off-state power consumption of 0.41 µW/mm2 and stand fairly well against the state-of-the-art literature. Such high efficiency, low leakage, low breakdown voltage, and extremely low-power Si-APD can be easily incorporated into the existing CMOS foundry line and enable on-chip, high-speed, and low-photon count detection on a large scale.

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Data Brief ; 48: 109053, 2023 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37006402

ABSTRACT

As the most important bovine ectoparasite, the southern cattle tick Rhipicephalus microplus transmits lethal cattle diseases such as babesiosis and anaplasmosis, costing the global livestock industry billions of dollars annually. To control cattle ticks, preventive treatment of cattle with pesticides is a common practice; however, after decades of chemical treatment, pesticide resistance has arisen in cattle ticks, rendering most formulations ineffective over time. Facing the perspective of running out of effective chemical treatments against R. microplus, research on biocontrol alternatives is necessary. Acaro-pathogenic microorganisms isolated from different developmental stages of R. microplus offer potential as biocontrol agents. Aspergillus flavus strain INIFAP-2021, isolated from naturally infected cattle ticks, produced high levels of mobility and mortality in the tick population during experimental infections. The whole genome of the fungi was sequenced using the DNBSEQ platform by BGI. The genome was assembled using SOAPaligner, and A. flavus NRRL3357 was used as the reference genome; the complete genome contained eight pairs of chromosomes and 36.9 Mb with a GC content of 48.03%, exhibiting 11482 protein-coding genes. The final genome assembly was deposited at GenBank as a bio project under accession number PRJNA758689, and supplementary material is accessible through Mendeley DOI: 10.17632/mt8yxch6mz.1.

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