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Genes (Basel) ; 15(7)2024 Jul 17.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39062709

ABSTRACT

Over the last two decades, numerous genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have been performed to unveil the genetic architecture of human complex traits. Despite multiple efforts aimed at the trans-biobank integration of GWAS results, no systematic analysis of the variant-level properties affecting the replication of known associations (or identifying novel ones) in genome-wide meta-analysis has yet been performed using biobank-scale data. To address this issue, we performed a systematic comparison of GWAS summary statistics for 679 complex traits in the UK Biobank (UKB) and FinnGen (FG) cohorts. We identified 37,148 index variants with genome-wide associations with at least one trait in either cohort or in the meta-analysis, only 3528 (9.5%) of which were shared between UKB and FG. Nearly twice as many variants (6577) were replicated in another dataset at the significance level adjusted for the number of variants selected for replication. However, as many as 9230 loci failed to be replicated. Moreover, as many as 5813 loci were observed as significant associations only in meta-analysis results, highlighting the importance of trans-biobank meta-analysis efforts. We showed that variants that failed to replicate in UKB or FG tend to correspond to rare, less pleiotropic variants with lower effect sizes and lower LD score values. Genome-wide associations specific to meta-analysis were also enriched in low-effect variants; however, such variants tended to be more common and have more consistent frequencies between populations. Taken together, our results show a relatively high rate of non-replication of genome-wide associations in the studied cohorts and highlight both widely appreciated and less acknowledged properties of the associations affecting their identification and replication.


Subject(s)
Biological Specimen Banks , Genome-Wide Association Study , Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide , Humans , Genome-Wide Association Study/methods , United Kingdom , Quantitative Trait Loci , UK Biobank
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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 15145, 2024 07 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38956134

ABSTRACT

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a plus-stranded RNA virus that often chronically infects liver hepatocytes and causes liver cirrhosis and cancer. These viruses replicate their genomes employing error-prone replicases. Thereby, they routinely generate a large 'cloud' of RNA genomes (quasispecies) which-by trial and error-comprehensively explore the sequence space available for functional RNA genomes that maintain the ability for efficient replication and immune escape. In this context, it is important to identify which RNA secondary structures in the sequence space of the HCV genome are conserved, likely due to functional requirements. Here, we provide the first genome-wide multiple sequence alignment (MSA) with the prediction of RNA secondary structures throughout all representative full-length HCV genomes. We selected 57 representative genomes by clustering all complete HCV genomes from the BV-BRC database based on k-mer distributions and dimension reduction and adding RefSeq sequences. We include annotations of previously recognized features for easy comparison to other studies. Our results indicate that mainly the core coding region, the C-terminal NS5A region, and the NS5B region contain secondary structure elements that are conserved beyond coding sequence requirements, indicating functionality on the RNA level. In contrast, the genome regions in between contain less highly conserved structures. The results provide a complete description of all conserved RNA secondary structures and make clear that functionally important RNA secondary structures are present in certain HCV genome regions but are largely absent from other regions. Full-genome alignments of all branches of Hepacivirus C are provided in the supplement.


Subject(s)
Conserved Sequence , Genome, Viral , Hepacivirus , Nucleic Acid Conformation , RNA, Viral , Hepacivirus/genetics , RNA, Viral/genetics , RNA, Viral/chemistry , Humans , Sequence Alignment , Hepatitis C/virology , Hepatitis C/genetics
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Wiad Lek ; 77(3): 608-612, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38691808

ABSTRACT

A case report of Jarisch-Herxheimer (JHR) reaction on a 10th day of Leptospirosis caused by Leptospira Pomona. JHR occurs as a complication of an antibiotic treatment of various spirochetes and may lead to respiratory distress syndrome, renal failure, hepatic insufficiency, and multiple organ failure. This case represents a skin and cardio-vascular form of JHR with no lung involvement. The patient was treated with benzylpenicillin and low dexamethasone doses for 5th day of the disease with a shift to ceftriaxone and high doses of methylprednisolone. The fastest diagnosis of a sporadic zoonotic disease, early start of antibiotic therapy, and adequate doses of corticosteroids are key to the successful treatment of leptospirosis.


Subject(s)
Anti-Bacterial Agents , Leptospirosis , Humans , Male , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Anti-Bacterial Agents/adverse effects , Ceftriaxone/therapeutic use , Ceftriaxone/adverse effects , Dexamethasone/therapeutic use , Dexamethasone/adverse effects , Leptospira/isolation & purification , Leptospirosis/drug therapy , Leptospirosis/complications , Methylprednisolone/therapeutic use , Methylprednisolone/administration & dosage , Aged
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Food Microbiol ; 121: 104520, 2024 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38637082

ABSTRACT

Sequence-based analysis of fermented foods and beverages' microbiomes offers insights into their impact on taste and consumer health. High-throughput metagenomics provide detailed taxonomic and functional community profiling, but bacterial and yeast genome reconstruction and mobile genetic elements tracking are to be improved. We established a pipeline for exploring fermented foods microbiomes using metagenomics coupled with chromosome conformation capture (Hi-C metagenomics). The approach was applied to analyze a collection of spontaneously fermented beers and ciders (n = 12). The Hi-C reads were used to reconstruct the metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) of bacteria and yeasts facilitating subsequent comparative genomic analysis, assembly scaffolding and exploration of "plasmid-bacteria" links. For a subset of beverages, yeasts were isolated and characterized phenotypically. The reconstructed Hi-C MAGs primarily belonged to the Lactobacillaceae family in beers, along with Acetobacteraceae and Enterobacteriaceae in ciders, exhibiting improved quality compared to conventional metagenomic MAGs. Comparative genomic analysis of Lactobacillaceae Hi-C MAGs revealed clustering by niche and suggested genetic determinants of survival and probiotic potential. For Pediococcus damnosus, Hi-C-based networks of contigs enabled linking bacteria with plasmids. Analyzing phylogeny and accessory genes in the context of known reference genomes offered insights into the niche specialization of beer lactobacilli. The subspecies-level diversity of cider Tatumella spp. was disentangled using a Hi-C-based graph. We obtained highly complete yeast Hi-C MAGs primarily represented by Brettanomyces and Saccharomyces, with Hi-C-facilitated chromosome-level genome assembly for the former. Utilizing Hi-C metagenomics to unravel the genomic content of individual species can provide a deeper understanding of the ecological interactions within the food microbiome, aid in bioprospecting beneficial microorganisms, improving quality control and improving innovative fermented products.


Subject(s)
Saccharomyces cerevisiae , Saccharomyces , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/genetics , Beer/microbiology , Bacteria/genetics , Plasmids , Saccharomyces/genetics , Metagenome , Metagenomics , Enterobacteriaceae/genetics
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CPT Pharmacometrics Syst Pharmacol ; 13(6): 994-1005, 2024 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38532525

ABSTRACT

Trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd; DS-8201; ENHERTU®) is a human epithelial growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-directed antibody drug conjugate (ADC) with demonstrated antitumor activity against a range of tumor types. Aiming to understand the relationship between antigen expression and downstream efficacy outcomes, T-DXd was administered in tumor-bearing mice carrying NCI-N87, Capan-1, JIMT-1, and MDA-MB-468 xenografts, characterized by varying HER2 levels. Plasma pharmacokinetics (PK) of total antibody, T-DXd, and released DXd and tumor concentrations of released DXd were evaluated, in addition to monitoring γΗ2AX and pRAD50 pharmacodynamic (PD) response. A positive relationship was observed between released DXd concentrations in tumor and HER2 expression, with NCI-N87 xenografts characterized by the highest exposures compared to the remaining cell lines. γΗ2AX and pRAD50 demonstrated a sustained increase over several days occurring with a time delay relative to tumoral-released DXd concentrations. In vitro investigations of cell-based DXd disposition facilitated the characterization of DXd kinetics across tumor cells. These outputs were incorporated into a mechanistic mathematical model, utilized to describe PK/PD trends. The model captured plasma PK across dosing arms as well as tumor PK in NCI-N87, Capan-1, and MDA-MB-468 models; tumor concentrations in JIMT-1 xenografts required additional parameter adjustments reflective of complex receptor dynamics. γΗ2AX longitudinal trends were well characterized via a unified PD model implemented across xenografts demonstrating the robustness of measured PD trends. This work supports the application of a mechanistic model as a quantitative tool, reliably projecting tumor payload concentrations upon T-DXd administration, as the first step towards preclinical-to-clinical translation.


Subject(s)
Immunoconjugates , Receptor, ErbB-2 , Trastuzumab , Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays , Animals , Trastuzumab/pharmacokinetics , Trastuzumab/pharmacology , Receptor, ErbB-2/metabolism , Mice , Humans , Immunoconjugates/pharmacokinetics , Immunoconjugates/pharmacology , Cell Line, Tumor , Female , Camptothecin/analogs & derivatives , Camptothecin/pharmacokinetics , Camptothecin/pharmacology , Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological/pharmacokinetics , Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological/pharmacology , Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological/administration & dosage , Mice, Nude
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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 7326, 2024 Mar 27.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38538673

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Quantum processors using superconducting qubits suffer from dielectric loss leading to noise and dissipation. Qubits are usually designed as large capacitor pads connected to a non-linear Josephson junction (or SQUID) by a superconducting thin metal wiring. Here, we report on finite-element simulation and experimental results confirming that more than 50% of surface loss in transmon qubits can originate from Josephson junctions wiring and can limit qubit relaxation time. We experimentally extracted dielectric loss tangents of qubit elements and showed that dominant surface loss of wiring can occur for real qubits designs. Finally, we experimentally demonstrate up to 20% improvement in qubit quality factor by wiring design optimization.

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Biomedicines ; 12(3)2024 Feb 22.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38540101

ABSTRACT

Dysregulation of cell cycle, proliferation, and autophagy plays a pivotal role in diabetic kidney disease. In this study, we assessed urinary excretion of molecular regulators of these processes that mediate their effects via the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway in subjects with long-term type 2 diabetes (T2D) and different patterns of chronic kidney disease (CKD). We included 140 patients with T2D and 20 non-diabetic individuals in a cross-sectional study. Urinary PTEN, Beclin-1, sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), Klotho, fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), and connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) were assessed using ELISA. Patients with T2D, when compared to control, demonstrated increased excretion of PTEN, Beclin-1, SIRT1, FGF21, CTGF, and decreased urinary Klotho (all p < 0.05). In the diabetic group, PTEN, FGF21, and CTGF were significantly higher in patients with declined renal function, while Klotho was lower in those with elevated albuminuria. FGF21 and PTEN correlated inversely with the estimated glomerular filtration rate. There was a negative correlation between Klotho and urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio. In multivariate models, Klotho and PTEN were associated with albuminuric CKD independently. The results provide further support for the role of PTEN, BECN1, FGF21, Klotho, and CTGF in development albuminuric and non-albuminuric CKD in diabetes.

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Polymers (Basel) ; 16(5)2024 Feb 21.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38475271

ABSTRACT

This article describes the one-pot microwave synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) assisted with natural polyelectrolytes-humic substances (HS). The humic polyelectrolytes served both as chemical reductants for silver ions and as end-capping agents for AgNPs. Three commercially available sodium humates extracted from lignites and leonardite and one sodium fulvate isolated from natural brown water seeped through peat deposits were used in this study. The dynamics of the growth rate of AgNPs was characterised by UV-VIS spectroscopy by measuring the intensity of surface plasmon resonance at 420 nm. Transmission electron microscopy was used to characterise the size and morphology of AgNPs. Dynamic light scattering was used to determine size distributions of the synthesised AgNPs in the solutions. It was established that both conventional and microwave syntheses assisted with the coal humates produced small-size AgNPs in the range from 4 to 14 nm, with the maximum share of particles with sizes of (6 ± 2) nm by TEM estimates. The peat fulvate yielded much larger NPs with sizes from 10 to 50 nm by TEM estimates. DLS measurements revealed multimodal distributions of AgNPs stabilised with HS, which included both single NPs with the sizes from 5 to 15 nm, as well as their dominating aggregates with sizes from 20 to 200 nm and a smaller portion of extra-large aggregates up to 1000 nm. The given aggregates were loosely bound by humic polyelectrolyte, which prevented the coalescence of AgNPs into larger particles, as can be seen in the TEM images. The significant acceleration in the reaction time-a factor of 60 to 70-was achieved with the use of MW irradiation: from 240 min down to 210-240 s. The coal humate stabilised AgNPs showed antimicrobial properties in relation to S. aureus. A conclusion was made regarding the substantial advantages of microwave synthesis in the context of time and scaling up for the large-scale production of AgNP-HS preparations with antimicrobial properties suitable for external wound-healing applications.

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Phys Rev Lett ; 132(9): 098101, 2024 Mar 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38489655

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Understanding nanoscale mechanisms responsible for the recently discovered ferroelectric nematics can be helped by direct visualization of self-assembly of strongly polar molecules. Here, we report on scanning tunneling microscopy studies of monomolecular layers of a ferroelectric nematic liquid crystal on a reconstructed Au(111) surface. The monolayers are obtained by deposition from a solution at ambient conditions. The adsorbed ferroelectric nematic molecules self-assemble into regular rows with tilted orientation, resembling a layered structure of a smectic C. Remarkably, each molecular dipole in this architecture is oriented along the same direction giving rise to polar ferroelectric ordering.

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Bioanalysis ; 16(7): 149-163, 2024 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38385904

ABSTRACT

Aims: AZD7442 is a combination SARS-CoV-2 therapy comprising two co-dosed monoclonal antibodies. Materials & methods: The authors validated a hybrid ligand-binding assay-LC-MS/MS method for pharmacokinetic assessment of AZD7442 in human serum with nominal concentration range of each analyte of 0.300-30.0 µg/ml. Results: Validation results met current regulatory acceptance criteria. The validated method supported three clinical trials that spanned more than 17 months and ≥720 analytical runs (∼30,000 samples and ∼3000 incurred sample reanalyses per analyte). The data generated supported multiple health authority interactions, across the globe. AZD7442 (EVUSHELD) was approved in 12 countries for pre-exposure prophylaxis of COVID-19. Conclusion: The results reported here demonstrate the robust, high-throughput capability of the hybrid ligand-binding assay-LC-MS/MS approach being employed to support-next generation versions of EVUSHELD, AZD3152.


The measurement of antibodies in human body fluids (e.g., blood, serum) has historically been tied to laboratory tests that may face operational limitations, including susceptibility to interference from other blood components and a reliance on unique reagents that can take months to produce. As such, there is a pursuit of alternative analytical methods to more accurately detect and measure antibody drugs from complex matrices. In the method, the authors describe different techniques that once combined were used to capture, separate, filter, fragment and then detect and measure the co-dosed antibody drugs. This method has been validated in accordance with current health authority guidelines and has been used to support three clinical trials that spanned more than 17 months; that is, the validated method was used to analyze nearly 30,000 serum samples from more than 2000 patients. Collectively, the results reported here demonstrate the robustness and high-throughput capability of this analytical approach.


Subject(s)
Antibodies, Neutralizing , COVID-19 , Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry , Humans , Chromatography, Liquid/methods , Ligands , Tandem Mass Spectrometry/methods , SARS-CoV-2 , Antibodies, Monoclonal/therapeutic use , Drug Combinations
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Rev Sci Instrum ; 94(12)2023 Dec 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38054832

ABSTRACT

A method for correcting the matrix effect by measuring the intensity of fluorescent radiation and its absorption by the sample material in the same x-ray optical scheme is proposed. The use of a complex secondary Ag-Ge emitter as a primary radiation source provides a low detection limit for a wide range of chemical elements from Ca (Z = 20) to Mo (Z = 42) in the K-series and from Cd (Z = 48) to Bi (Z = 83) in the L-series. To measure the absorption, the radiation of an additional secondary emitter is used, of which the wavelength can be varied in the range from 0.633 to 3.38 Å, depending on the measured impurity. An example of determining the mass fraction of an impurity in a sample of unknown composition prepared from a mixture of state standard samples of aqueous solutions is given. The x-ray optical scheme was assembled on the basis of a portable Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometer. The method is designed to study materials with a base consisting of chemical elements with a low atomic number.

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Wiad Lek ; 76(11): 2401-2405, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38112356

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: The aim: To improve the results of treatment of hyperactive bladder syndrome in men of working age on the background of barotrauma and stress, as a consequence of combat trauma. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and methods: An analysis of the questionnaire and the results of the clinical examination of 32 patients, injured servicemen and people who were injured in combat zones was carried out. The drug solifenacin succinate was used in the treatment complex, which is a specific antagonist of M3 subtype cholinergic receptors. Its influence allows you to achieve relaxation of the bladder detrusor and reduce the contractility of hyperactive bladder. RESULTS: Results: The main criterion for the effectiveness of the treatment was a decrease in the number of urgent cases, the frequency of urination and manifestations of nocturia by 50% or more, which was considered a positive effect. At the same time, the positive effect was differentiated as follows : an improvement of these parameters by 75% or more from the initial value which is a good result; reduction of symptoms in the range of 50-75% is satisfactory; less than 50% is an unsatisfactory result. A positive effect from the treatment after 8 weeks was observed in 88% of patients, of which 52% had a good result and 36% had a satisfactory result. CONCLUSION: Conclusions: The proposed complex of treatment of hyperactive bladder syndrome as a result of combat trauma against the background of barotrauma with neurological consequences and chronic stress allows to achieve a pronounced clinical effect in the vast majority of male patients of working age. And the diagnostic complex allows you to emphasize aspects of clinical vigilance, both for doctors of a specialized branch and of doctors of a general direction.


Subject(s)
Barotrauma , Urinary Bladder, Overactive , Humans , Male , Urinary Bladder , Treatment Outcome , Urinary Bladder, Overactive/drug therapy , Urinary Bladder, Overactive/etiology , Solifenacin Succinate/therapeutic use , Solifenacin Succinate/pharmacology , Barotrauma/complications , Barotrauma/chemically induced , Barotrauma/drug therapy
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Wiad Lek ; 76(11): 2448-2454, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38112363

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: The aim: To identify clinical and epidemiological features of meningococcal infection on the initial day of a patient's medical consultation, as well as the efficacy of laboratory examinations. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and methods: A retrospective analysis of 76 patients' histories diagnosed with meningococcal disease was carried out. CONCLUSION: Conclusions: Patients in the Transcarpathian region mainly develop an atypical form of meningococcal disease. Only half of all patients diagnosed with meningococcemia had a classical hemorrhagic rash. Generalized forms of meningococcal disease may proceed with normal or subfebrile temperature and without severe leukocytosis. We doubt the use of bacteriological methods of laboratory diagnosis due to their low effectiveness. The most sensitive method of laboratory diagnosis is a microscopic examination of blood smear, and cerebrospinal fluid.


Subject(s)
Exanthema , Meningococcal Infections , Sepsis , Child , Child, Preschool , Adult , Adolescent , Humans , Male , Female , Infant , Leukocytosis , Retrospective Studies , Meningococcal Infections/diagnosis , Meningococcal Infections/epidemiology , Early Diagnosis
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Antibodies (Basel) ; 12(4)2023 Oct 17.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37873863

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Deamidation, a common post-translational modification, may impact multiple physiochemical properties of a therapeutic protein. MEDI7247, a pyrrolobenzodiazepine (PBD) antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), contains a unique deamidation site, N102, located within the complementarity-determining region (CDR), impacting the affinity of MEDI7247 to its target. Therefore, it was necessary to monitor MEDI7247 deamidation status in vivo. Due to the low dose, a sensitive absolute quantification method using immunocapture coupled with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LBA-LC-MS/MS) was developed and qualified. We characterized the isomerization via Electron-Activated Dissociation (EAD), revealing that deamidation resulted in iso-aspartic acid. The absolute quantification of deamidation requires careful assay optimization in order not to perturb the balance of the deamidated and nondeamidated forms. Moreover, the selection of capture reagents essential for the correct quantitative assessment of deamidation was evaluated. The final assay was qualified with 50 ng/mL LLOQ for ADC for total and nondeamidated antibody quantification, with qualitative monitoring of the deamidated antibody. The impact of deamidation on the pharmacokinetic characteristics of MEDI7247 from clinical trial NCT03106428 was analyzed, revealing a gradual reduction in the nondeamidated form of MEDI7247 in vivo. Careful quantitative biotransformation analyses of complex biotherapeutic conjugates help us understand changes in product PTMs after administration, thus providing a more complete view of in vivo pharmacology.

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Rev Sci Instrum ; 94(6)2023 Jun 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37862507

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The classical approach of James and Brindley for determining the shielding of a nucleus by electrons from the atomic form factor of the scattering of x rays is generalized for atoms in a bound state. It is shown that for chemical elements with atomic number Z < 10, the ratio of the peaks of coherent IR and incoherent IC scattering in the range of (sin θ)/λ from 0.7 to 2.0 Å-1 is determined by the form factor of scattering by internal electrons of the (1, 0) level. For each atom in a multicomponent system, there is only one adjustable parameter-the effective charge Z* = (Z - s), which characterizes the shielding of the nucleus by electrons. Fitting the dependence IR/IC ((sin θ)/λ) allows you to determine Z* for each free or bound atom and calculate its electronegativity. The values of the electronegativity of lithium, boron, carbon, oxygen, and fluorine in compounds with different types of chemical bonds are analyzed.

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Biomedicines ; 11(10)2023 Oct 19.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37893217

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The detrimental effect of hyperglycemia and glucose variability (GV) on target organs in diabetes can be implemented through a wide network of regulatory peptides. In this study, we assessed a broad panel of serum cytokines and growth factors in subjects with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and estimated associations between concentrations of these molecules with time in ranges (TIRs) and GV. One hundred and thirty subjects with T1D and twenty-seven individuals with normal glucose tolerance (control) were included. Serum levels of 44 cytokines and growth factors were measured using a multiplex bead array assay. TIRs and GV parameters were derived from continuous glucose monitoring. Subjects with T1D compared to control demonstrated an increase in concentrations of IL-1ß, IL-1Ra, IL-2Rα, IL-3, IL-6, IL-7, IL-12 p40, IL-16, IL-17A, LIF, M-CSF, IFN-α2, IFN-γ, MCP-1, MCP-3, and TNF-α. Patients with TIR ≤ 70% had higher levels of IL-1α, IL-1ß, IL-6, IL-12 p70, IL-16, LIF, M-CSF, MCP-1, MCP-3, RANTES, TNF-α, TNF-ß, and b-NGF, and lower levels of IL-1α, IL-4, IL-10, GM-CSF, and MIF than those with TIR > 70%. Serum IL-1ß, IL-10, IL-12 p70, MCP-1, MCP-3, RANTES, SCF, and TNF-α correlated with TIR and time above range. IL-1ß, IL-8, IL-10, IL-12 p70, MCP-1, RANTES, MIF, and SDF-1α were related to at least one amplitude-dependent GV metric. In logistic regression models, IL-1ß, IL-4, IL-10, IL-12 p70, GM-CSF, HGF, MCP-3, and TNF-α were associated with TIR ≤ 70%, and MIF and PDGF-BB demonstrated associations with coefficient of variation values ≥ 36%. These results provide further insight into the pathophysiological effects of hyperglycemia and GV in people with diabetes.

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Pharmaceutics ; 15(10)2023 Oct 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37896196

ABSTRACT

Oral delivery of peptides and biological molecules promises significant benefits to patients as an alternative to daily injections, but the development of these formulations is challenging due to their low bioavailability and high pharmacokinetic variability. Our earlier work focused on the discovery of MEDI7219, a stabilized, lipidated, glucagon-like peptide 1 agonist peptide, and the selection of sodium chenodeoxycholate (Na CDC) and propyl gallate (PG) as permeation enhancer combinations. We hereby describe the development of the MEDI7219 tablet formulations and composition optimization via in vivo studies in dogs. We designed the MEDI7219 immediate-release tablets with the permeation enhancers Na CDC and PG. Immediate-release tablets were coated with an enteric coating that dissolves at pH ≥ 5.5 to target the upper duodenal region of the gastrointestinal tract and sustained-release tablets with a Carbopol bioadhesive polymer were coated with an enteric coating that dissolves at pH ≥ 7.0 to provide a longer presence at the absorption site in the gastrointestinal tract. In addition to immediate- and enteric-coated formulations, we also tested a proprietary delayed release erodible barrier layer tablet (OralogiKTM) to deliver the payload to the target site in the gastrointestinal tract. The design of tablet dosage forms based on the optimization of formulations resulted in up to 10.1% absolute oral bioavailability in dogs with variability as low as 26% for MEDI7219, paving the way for its clinical development.

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Materials (Basel) ; 16(18)2023 Sep 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37763453

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In the present paper, the cyclic stability of the high-temperature two-way shape memory effect was studied in high-strength Ni50.3Ti32.2Hf17.5 polycrystals after various thermomechanical treatments-training (thermocycling under stress) and stress-induced martensite aging. The effect of training and stress-induced martensite aging on the microstructure, the two-way shape memory effect, and its cyclic stability was determined. It was found out that both thermomechanical treatments induce the high-temperature two-way shape memory effect at T > 373 K, with a strain of 1.5% in tension. The influence of cyclic tests (up to 100 stress-free cycles of cooling/heating) on the two-way shape memory effect strain, the transformation temperatures, and the microstructure was established. Different degradation mechanisms of the two-way shape memory effect were established after thermocycling and stress-induced martensite aging.

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J Funct Biomater ; 14(9)2023 Sep 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37754865

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This study delves into the novel utilization of Aristolochia manshuriensis cultured cells for extracellular silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesis without the need for additional substances. The presence of elemental silver has been verified using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, while distinct surface plasmon resonance peaks were revealed by UV-Vis spectra. Transmission and scanning electron microscopy indicated that the AgNPs, ranging in size from 10 to 40 nm, exhibited a spherical morphology. Fourier-transform infrared analysis validated the abilty of A. manshuriensis extract components to serve as both reducing and capping agents for metal ions. In the context of cytotoxicity on embryonic fibroblast (NIH 3T3) and mouse neuroblastoma (N2A) cells, AgNPs demonstrated varying effects. Specifically, nanoparticles derived from callus cultures exhibited an IC50 of 2.8 µg/mL, effectively inhibiting N2A growth, whereas AgNPs sourced from hairy roots only achieved this only at concentrations of 50 µg/mL and above. Notably, all studied AgNPs' treatment-induced cytotoxicity in fibroblast cells, yielding IC50 values ranging from 7.2 to 36.3 µg/mL. Furthermore, the findings unveiled the efficacy of the synthesized AgNPs against pathogenic microorganisms impacting both plants and animals, including Agrobacterium rhizogenes, A. tumefaciens, Bacillus subtilis, and Escherichia coli. These findings underscore the effectiveness of biotechnological methodologies in offering advanced and enhanced green nanotechnology alternatives for generating nanoparticles with applications in combating cancer and infectious disorders.

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