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BACKGROUND: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is common in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients and can affect the motor symptoms and non-motor symptoms (NMSs) of PD patients. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to identify the clinical factors affected by RLS in patients with PD. METHODS: We included 369 de novo PD patients. RLS was assessed by face-to-face interviews and the motor symptoms and NMSs of the patients were assessed using relevant scales. RESULTS: RLS frequency in the patients was 12.2% (45/369). PD patients with RLS (PD-RLS) exhibited a greater global Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score than those without RLS (PD-No RLS). PD-RLS exhibited significantly greater scores in the daytime dysfunction and sleep disturbances components of the PSQI than PD-No RLS. PD-RLS exhibited a significantly greater score in the sleep/fatigue domain of the Non-Motor Symptoms Scale than PD-No RLS. The International RLS Study Group rating scale score was significantly related to PSQI components scores in the sleep disturbances, sleep latency, habitual sleep efficiency, and subjective sleep quality. CONCLUSIONS: RLS frequency in de novo PD patients is higher than that in the general population, and the main NMS affected by RLS in these patients is sleep disturbances. Therefore, it is necessary to manage RLS in PD patients with sleep disturbances.
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Enfermedad de Parkinson , Síndrome de las Piernas Inquietas , Humanos , Síndrome de las Piernas Inquietas/fisiopatología , Síndrome de las Piernas Inquietas/epidemiología , Síndrome de las Piernas Inquietas/complicaciones , Enfermedad de Parkinson/complicaciones , Enfermedad de Parkinson/fisiopatología , Masculino , Femenino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano , Trastornos del Sueño-Vigilia/etiología , Trastornos del Sueño-Vigilia/fisiopatología , Trastornos del Sueño-Vigilia/epidemiología , Calidad del SueñoRESUMEN
Optics-based measurement systems have been developed to measure the voltage and the current on a load of the Seoul National University X-pinch device [Ryu et al., Rev. Sci. Instrum. 92, 053533 (2021)]. A lithium niobate crystal that changes the polarization state of the propagating laser beam due to the Pockels effect induced by the electric field across the crystal, thus capable of measuring the voltage, is located next to the load. For the current measurement, an optic fiber is wound around the load to detect the change in the polarization state of the propagating laser beam due to the Faraday rotation induced by the magnetic field. As both voltage and current measurement systems utilize optical effects, the sensors, i.e., the lithium niobate crystal and the optic fiber, do not require any electrical grounds, in contrast to circuit-based probes, such as voltage dividers or Rogowski grooves. This facilitates an easy access to shield other required electronic devices, such as lasers and photodetectors, from the electromagnetic interference generated by the X-pinch power system. In addition, the sensors can be placed in close proximity to the load with fewer concerns on the electrical insulation. Temporal evolutions of the simultaneously measured voltage and current on the load of the X-pinch are successfully obtained and discussed.
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Whole-genome doubling (WGD) is a critical driver of tumor development and is linked to drug resistance and metastasis in solid malignancies. Here, we demonstrate that WGD is an ongoing mutational process in tumor evolution. Using single-cell whole-genome sequencing, we measured and modeled how WGD events are distributed across cellular populations within tumors and associated WGD dynamics with properties of genome diversification and phenotypic consequences of innate immunity. We studied WGD evolution in 65 high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) tissue samples from 40 patients, yielding 29,481 tumor cell genomes. We found near-ubiquitous evidence of WGD as an ongoing mutational process promoting cell-cell diversity, high rates of chromosomal missegregation, and consequent micronucleation. Using a novel mutation-based WGD timing method, doubleTime , we delineated specific modes by which WGD can drive tumor evolution: (i) unitary evolutionary origin followed by significant diversification, (ii) independent WGD events on a pre-existing background of copy number diversity, and (iii) evolutionarily late clonal expansions of WGD populations. Additionally, through integrated single-cell RNA sequencing and high-resolution immunofluorescence microscopy, we found that inflammatory signaling and cGAS-STING pathway activation result from ongoing chromosomal instability and are restricted to tumors that remain predominantly diploid. This contrasted with predominantly WGD tumors, which exhibited significant quiescent and immunosuppressive phenotypic states. Together, these findings establish WGD as an evolutionarily 'active' mutational process that promotes evolvability and dysregulated immunity in late stage ovarian cancer.
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Background and Objectives: Cervical radiculopathy (CR) manifests as pain and sensorimotor disturbances in the upper extremities, often resulting from nerve root compression due to intervertebral disc herniation, degenerative changes, or trauma. While conservative treatments are initially preferred, persistent or severe cases may require surgical intervention. Ultrasound-guided selective nerve root block (SNRB) has emerged as a promising intervention for alleviating symptoms and potentially obviating the need for surgery. This study evaluates the therapeutic efficacy of ultrasound-guided SNRB in managing chronic CR, aiming to determine its potential in symptom relief and delaying or avoiding surgical procedures. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 720 outpatients treated for CR between October 2019 and March 2022. After excluding patients with traumatic CR, previous surgeries, malignancies, progressive neurological symptoms requiring immediate surgery, or inadequate conservative treatment, 92 patients who had experienced cervical radicular pain for more than three months and had failed to improve after more than six weeks of conservative treatment with VAS scores ≥ 5 were included. The patients underwent single or multiple ultrasound-guided SNRB procedures, involving the injection of dexamethasone and lidocaine under real-time ultrasound guidance. Symptom severity was assessed at the baseline, and at 4, 8, and 12 weeks post-procedure using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The data collected included age, sex, presence of neck and/or radicular pain, physical examination findings, recurrence of symptoms, improvement in symptoms, and whether surgical intervention was ultimately required. Statistical analyses were performed to identify the factors associated with symptom improvement or recurrence. Results: Significant symptom improvement was observed in 69 (75.0%) participants post-SNRB, with 55 (79.7%) showing improvement at 4 weeks, 11 (15.9%) at 8 weeks, and 3 (4.4%) at 12 weeks. Symptom recurrence, defined by an increase in VAS score accompanied by a pain flare lasting at least 24 h after a pain-free interval of at least one month, was noted in 48 (52.2%) patients. The presence of combined neck and radicular pain was a significant predictor of recurrence (p = 0.008). No significant associations were found between symptom relief and factors such as age, gender, initial pain severity, or MRI findings. Conclusions: Ultrasound-guided SNRB effectively manages chronic CR, providing substantial symptom relief and potentially reducing the need for surgical intervention. This technique offers a promising conservative treatment option, especially given its real-time visualization advantages and minimal radiation exposure.
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Bloqueo Nervioso , Radiculopatía , Ultrasonografía Intervencional , Humanos , Femenino , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Radiculopatía/tratamiento farmacológico , Estudios Retrospectivos , Bloqueo Nervioso/métodos , Ultrasonografía Intervencional/métodos , Adulto , Resultado del Tratamiento , Dimensión del Dolor/métodos , Anciano , Lidocaína/administración & dosificación , Lidocaína/uso terapéutico , Enfermedad Crónica , Dexametasona/administración & dosificación , Dexametasona/uso terapéuticoRESUMEN
INTRODUCTION: Prediction of the dementia progression is important for patient management. We aimed to investigate the cognitive trajectories of Alzheimer's disease dementia (ADD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) according to the initial structural change measured by comprehensive visual rating scales (CVRS). METHODS: We retrospectively included the patients who initially visited the Dementia Clinic of Chonnam National University Hospital between 2010 and 2012. All patients underwent dementia workup including neuropsychological battery (Seoul Neuropsychological Screening Battery, SNSB). We recruited the participant who underwent SNSB annually for 3 years successively. A total of 136 patients of ADD and 63 patients of DLB were included for analysis. We analyzed the decline pattern of the cognitive profile according to the initial brain structural changes. RESULTS: The general cognitive trajectories between ADD and DLB patients were not different. However, DLB patients showed more rapid decline of cognitive function in language and related function, visual memory function, and frontal executive function. The scores were lower in participants with DLB with the lesser atrophy group in attention, visuospatial function, and frontal executive function. In analysis of the cognitive trajectories, the visual memory domain declined rapidly in the DLB with lesser atrophy group compared with the ADD with lesser atrophy group. CONCLUSION: We founded that the differences in the visual cognitive profile in ADD and DLB patients in serial follow-up of neuropsychological tests. It is prominent in the mild structural change group of ADD and DLB.
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Background and Objectives: Sarcopenic obesity, a clinical condition coexisting with obesity and sarcopenia, is associated with a high risk of functional impairment, reduced quality of life, and increased mortality. A decline in age-related free testosterone (FT) levels has been reported to be associated with decreased muscle mass and muscle strength and increased fat mass. However, the association between low FT levels and risk of sarcopenic obesity has not been well studied. This study aimed to investigate the direct association between low FT levels and sarcopenic obesity. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study used data of 982 community-dwelling men aged 70-84 years from the Korean Frailty and Aging Cohort Study. Sarcopenia was defined according to the criteria of the Asian Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2019. Obesity was defined as a body fat mass ≥28.3%. Participants who met both sarcopenia and obesity criteria were defined as having sarcopenic obesity. Low FT levels were defined as FT levels <17.35 pmol/L according to the Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guidelines. Results: The prevalence of sarcopenia, obesity, and sarcopenic obesity was significantly higher in the low-FT group than in the normal-FT group. Low FT levels were significantly associated with a higher risk of obesity (odds ratio [OR], 2.09, 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.11-3.92), sarcopenia (2.57, 95% CI 1.08-6.10), and sarcopenic obesity (3.66, 95% CI 1.58-8.47) compared with the healthy control group. The risk of low appendicular skeletal muscle mass index (ASMI) (1.78, 95% CI 1.04-3.02) and high fat mass (1.92, 95% CI 1.12-3.31) was significantly higher in the low-FT group than in the normal-FT group. Conclusions: This study showed that low FT levels were associated with a higher risk of sarcopenic obesity. Low FT levels were mainly related to body composition parameters such as low ASMI and high fat mass.
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Vida Independiente , Obesidad , Sarcopenia , Testosterona , Humanos , Masculino , Sarcopenia/sangre , Sarcopenia/epidemiología , Estudios Transversales , Anciano , Obesidad/complicaciones , Obesidad/sangre , Obesidad/epidemiología , Testosterona/sangre , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Vida Independiente/estadística & datos numéricos , República de Corea/epidemiología , Prevalencia , Estudios de CohortesRESUMEN
Background: We previously demonstrated the validity of a regression model that included ethnicity as a novel predictor for predicting normative brain volumes in old age. The model was optimized using brain volumes measured with a standard tool FreeSurfer. Objective: Here we further verified the prediction model using newly estimated brain volumes from Neuro I, a quantitative brain analysis system developed for Korean populations. Methods: Lobar and subcortical volumes were estimated from MRI images of 1,629 normal Korean and 786 Caucasian subjects (age range 59-89) and were predicted in linear regression from ethnicity, age, sex, intracranial volume, magnetic field strength, and scanner manufacturers. Results: In the regression model predicting the new volumes, ethnicity was again a substantial predictor in most regions. Additionally, the model-based z-scores of regions were calculated for 428 AD patients and the matched controls, and then employed for diagnostic classification. When the AD classifier adopted the z-scores adjusted for ethnicity, the diagnostic accuracy has noticeably improved (AUCâ=â0.85, ΔAUCâ=â+â0.04, Dâ=â4.10, pâ<â0.001). Conclusions: Our results suggest that the prediction model remains robust across different measurement tool, and ethnicity significantly contributes to the establishment of norms for brain volumes and the development of a diagnostic system for neurodegenerative diseases.
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Enfermedad de Alzheimer , Encéfalo , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Enfermedad de Alzheimer/etnología , Enfermedad de Alzheimer/diagnóstico por imagen , Enfermedad de Alzheimer/patología , Enfermedad de Alzheimer/diagnóstico , Pueblo Asiatico , Encéfalo/diagnóstico por imagen , Encéfalo/patología , Tamaño de los Órganos , Población Blanca , Pueblos del Este de AsiaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Increasing levodopa (L-dopa)/dopa decarboxylase inhibitor (DDCI) daily dose or adding a catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor to levodopa/DDCI therapy are strategies used to manage wearing-off symptoms in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the COMT inhibitor opicapone versus an additional dose of levodopa to treat early wearing-off in PD patients. METHODS: ADOPTION was a randomized, parallel-group, open-label, Phase 4 study conducted in Korea. At baseline, eligible patients were randomized (1:1) to opicapone 50 mg (n = 87) or L-dopa 100 mg (n = 81) (added to current L-dopa/DDCI therapy) for 4 weeks. The main efficacy endpoint was change from baseline to end of study in absolute off time. Other endpoints included changes in on time, in Movement Disorder Society-Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale and 8-item PD Questionnaire scores, and the Clinical and Patient Global Impression of Improvement/Change. RESULTS: The adjusted mean in absolute off time was significantly greater for opicapone 50 mg than for L-dopa 100 mg (-62.1 vs. -16.7 minutes; P = 0.0015). Opicapone-treated patients also reported a greater reduction in the percentage of off time (P = 0.0015), a greater increase in absolute on time (P = 0.0338) and a greater increase in the percentage of on time (P = 0.0015). There were no significant differences in other secondary endpoints. The L-dopa equivalent daily dose was significantly higher in the opicapone group (750.9 vs. 690.0 mg; P = 0.0247), when a 0.5 conversion factor is applied. CONCLUSIONS: Opicapone 50 mg was more effective than an additional 100 mg L-dopa dose at decreasing off time in patients with PD and early wearing-off.
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Antiparkinsonianos , Levodopa , Oxadiazoles , Enfermedad de Parkinson , Humanos , Enfermedad de Parkinson/tratamiento farmacológico , Masculino , Femenino , Anciano , Persona de Mediana Edad , Levodopa/uso terapéutico , Levodopa/administración & dosificación , Antiparkinsonianos/uso terapéutico , Antiparkinsonianos/administración & dosificación , Oxadiazoles/uso terapéutico , Oxadiazoles/administración & dosificación , Inhibidores de Catecol O-Metiltransferasa/uso terapéutico , Inhibidores de Catecol O-Metiltransferasa/farmacología , Inhibidores de Catecol O-Metiltransferasa/administración & dosificación , República de Corea , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
We performed a deep proteogenomic analysis of bulk tumor and laser microdissection enriched tumor cell populations from high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) tissue specimens spanning a broad spectrum of purity. We identified patients with longer progression-free survival had increased immune-related signatures and validated proteins correlating with tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in 65 tumors from an independent cohort of HGSOC patients, as well as with overall survival in an additional 126 HGSOC patient cohort. We identified that homologous recombination deficient (HRD) tumors are enriched in pathways associated with metabolism and oxidative phosphorylation that we validated in independent patient cohorts. We further identified that polycomb complex protein BMI-1 is elevated in HR proficient (HRP) tumors, that elevated BMI-1 correlates with poor overall survival in HRP but not HRD HGSOC patients, and that HRP HGSOC cells are uniquely sensitive to BMI-1 inhibition.
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Previous studies have reported that low levels of physical activity result in sarcopenic obesity (SO). However, the effects of specific intensities of physical activity on SO and the optimal amount of physical activity for lowering the prevalence of SO have not been well studied. This study aimed to identify the effects of physical activity levels and intensity on SO and the optimal amount of physical activity related to a lower prevalence of SO. This cross-sectional study used data from the nationwide Korean Frailty and Aging Cohort Study (KFACS), which included 2071 older adults (1030 men, 1041 women). SO was defined according to the criteria of the European Society for Clinical Nutrition Metabolism (ESPEN) and the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO). Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to investigate the association between the physical activity level and SO. The high activity group had a significantly lower prevalence of SO than the non-high activity (low and moderate activity) group. On the other hand, moderate-intensity physical activity was associated with a lower prevalence of SO. A total physical activity energy expenditure of > 3032 kcal/week (433 kcal/day) for men and 2730 kcal/week (390 kcal/day) for women was associated with a reduced prevalence of SO. The high physical activity and total physical energy expenditure described above may be beneficial for reducing the prevalence of SO.
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Alzheimer's disease has recently been classified using three biological markers (amyloid [A], tau [T], and neurodegeneration [N]) to help elucidate its progression. We aimed to investigate whether there were differences between cognitive function and the clinical dementia symptoms over time relative to the ATN classification in the amyloid-negative group. In the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) cohort, 310 participants who underwent all the tests required for ATN classification were enrolled. The cognitive function score differences (Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive Subscale 13 [ADAS-Cog 13], Clinical Dementia Rating Sum of Boxes [CDR-SOB], and Mini-Mental State Examination [MMSE]) between the groups were analyzed using the analysis of covariance and score changes over time with a linear mixed-effects model. In the cross-sectional analysis, ADAS-Cog 13 scores were higher for A-T-N+ and A-T+N+ than for A-T-N- (p<0.001) and A-T+N- (p<0.001). In the longitudinal analysis, CDR-SOB scores for A-T+N+ deteriorated faster than A-T-N- (p<0.001), A-T+N- (p<0.001) and A-T-N+ (p<0.001). Hippocampal atrophy progressed faster in A-T-N+ (p<0.001) and A-T+N+ (p=0.02) than in A-T-N-. Through this study, we discovered that even in individuals classified as amyloid negative, neurodegeneration with tau deposition exacerbates cognitive decline and worsens clinical symptoms, underscoring the need for continuous monitoring and observation.
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Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is common in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients and can affect the motor symptoms and non-motor symptoms (NMSs) of PD patients. The aim of this study was to identify the clinical factors affected by RLS in patients with PD. We included 369 de novo PD patients. RLS was assessed via face-to-face interviews and the motor symptoms and NMSs of the patients were assessed using relevant scales. RLS frequency in the patients was 12.2% (45/369). PD patients with RLS (PD-RLS) exhibited a greater global Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score than those without RLS (PD-No RLS). PD-RLS exhibited significantly greater scores in the daytime dysfunction and sleep disturbances components of the PSQI than PD-No RLS. PD-RLS exhibited a significantly greater score in the cardiovascular, sleep/fatigue, and attention/memory subdomain of the Non-Motor Symptoms Scale than PD-No RLS. The International RLS Study Group rating scale score was significantly related to PSQI components scores in the sleep disturbances, sleep latency, habitual sleep efficiency, and subjective sleep quality. RLS frequency in de novo PD patients is higher than that in the general population, and the main NMS affected by RLS in these patients is sleep disturbances. Therefore, it is necessary to manage RLS in PD patients with sleep disturbances.
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Enfermedad de Parkinson , Síndrome de las Piernas Inquietas , Trastornos del Sueño-Vigilia , Humanos , Síndrome de las Piernas Inquietas/epidemiología , Enfermedad de Parkinson/epidemiología , Sueño , Calidad del Sueño , Trastornos del Sueño-Vigilia/epidemiología , Índice de Severidad de la EnfermedadRESUMEN
Background: Aside from primary pseudotumor cerebri syndrome (PTCS) with an unknown etiology (i.e., idiopathic intracranial hypertension), which typically occurs in association with obesity, several conditions including cerebral venous abnormalities, drug use, and hormonal imbalance may be a secondary cause of PTCS. However, a focal space-occupying lesion outside of the brain as a cause of PTCS has rarely been reported. Case Presentation: A previously healthy 34-year-old man presented with blurred vision for three weeks. The patient had a three-month preceding history of worsening headache. On admission, he was hypertensive (160/90 mmHg) and underweight with a body mass index of 18.4 kg/m2. Fundus examination documented papilledema in both eyes. Neurological examination was unremarkable except for mild nuchal rigidity, and results of routine serologic testing were normal. Gadolinium-enhanced brain magnetic resonance imaging revealed bilateral posterior scleral flattening, suggesting intracranial hypertension. There was no other abnormal brain parenchymal lesion or meningeal enhancement. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) assay showed a markedly increased opening pressure (30.0 cmH2O) with normal CSF composition. A tentative diagnosis of PTCS was made based on ophthalmological, neuroradiological, and laboratory findings. During differential diagnosis, abdomen computed tomography demonstrated a huge benign cystic lesion (14.7 × 10.6 × 16.4 cm) in the right retroperitoneal space, which originated from the mesentery and resulted in hydronephrosis and renovascular hypertension due to external compression of the right kidney. Other evaluations were unremarkable. After successful surgical removal of the cyst, clinical symptoms such as headache, blurred vision, and papilledema on fundus examination were markedly improved, and blood pressure was normalized during the three-month follow-up period. Conclusions: A large retroperitoneal cyst that can increase intra-abdominal pressure could be a rare cause of PTCS. Therefore, meticulous evaluation is warranted for patients with PTCS, especially those without known risk factors.
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Quistes , Hipertensión Intracraneal , Papiledema , Seudotumor Cerebral , Masculino , Humanos , Adulto , Seudotumor Cerebral/complicaciones , Seudotumor Cerebral/diagnóstico , Papiledema/etiología , Hipertensión Intracraneal/complicaciones , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
The diagnosis of spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) currently depends upon genetic testing. Although genetic testing for SCA is highly specific, clinical parameters for the differentiation of SCAs are still insufficient. We aimed to assess the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) parameters of various SCA subtypes to determine whether they have substantial value in differential diagnosis. We consecutively enrolled 33 genetically confirmed SCA patients (SCA2 = 8, SCA3 = 6, SCA6 = 10, SCA7 = 9). Normative data were obtained from 36 age- and gender-matched healthy controls. Quantitative indicators of VOR were measured using video head impulse test (HIT) and combined ocular motor dysfunctions were investigated using video-oculography. Compared with the control group, the VOR gains in SCA2 were relatively spared, but were markedly decreased for all six canals in SCA3. The VOR gains for the posterior canals (PCs) were significantly decreased in SCA6, and for both vertical canals were decreased in SCA7. The VOR gains for the horizontal canals in SCA3 were negatively correlated with disease severity (R = -0.900, p = 0.037). Abnormal catch-up saccades were common in SCA3 and SCA6, rare in SCA7 and absent in SCA2. Spontaneous, headshaking-induced, and positional nystagmus were only documented in SCA6. SCA3 and SCA6 commonly showed horizontal gaze-evoked nystagmus, but SCA2 and SCA7 had characteristic saccadic slowing without gaze-evoked nystagmus. VOR impairments are common in SCAs, but their patterns vary depending on subtype. In addition to ocular motor characteristics, distinctive VOR performance for each subtype using video HIT may aid the differential diagnosis of the SCA genotypes.
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Paro Cardíaco , Nistagmo Patológico , Ataxias Espinocerebelosas , Humanos , Reflejo Vestibuloocular , Movimientos Oculares , Ojo , Arteria Basilar , Ataxias Espinocerebelosas/diagnóstico , Ataxias Espinocerebelosas/genéticaRESUMEN
Alexander disease (AxD) is a rare autosomal dominant astrogliopathy caused by mutations in the gene encoding for glial fibrillary acidic protein. AxD is divided into two clinical subtypes: type I and type II AxD. Type II AxD usually manifests bulbospinal symptoms and occurs in the second decade of life or later, and its radiologic features include tadpole-like appearance of the brainstem, ventricular garlands, and pial signal changes along the brainstem. Recently, eye-spot signs in the anterior medulla oblongata (MO) have been reported in patients with elderly-onset AxD. In this case, an 82-year-old woman presented with mild gait disturbance and urinary incontinence without bulbar symptoms. The patient died 3 years after symptom onset as a result of rapid neurological deterioration after a minor head injury. MRI showed signal abnormalities resembling angel wings in the middle portion of the MO along with hydromyelia of the cervicomedullary junction. Herein, we report the case of this patient with older adult-onset AxD with an atypical clinical course and distinctive MRI findings.
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Background: To analyze the clinical phenotype of hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) caused by SPG11 mutations (SPG11-HSP). Methods: Among the 17 patients with sporadic HSP who performed whole exome sequencing analysis, six were diagnosed with SPG11-HSP. The clinical and radiologic findings and the results of the electrodiagnostic and neuropsychologic tests were reviewed retrospectively. Results: The median age at onset was 16.5 years (range, 13-38 years). Progressive spastic paraparesis was a core feature, and the median spastic paraplegia rating scale score was 24/52 (range, 16-31 points). Additional major symptoms were pseudobulbar dysarthria, intellectual disability, bladder dysfunction, and being overweight. Minor symptoms included upper limbs rigidity and sensory axonopathy. The median body mass index was 26.2 kg/m2 (range, 25.2-32.3 kg/m2). The thin corpus callosum (TCC) was predominant at the rostral body or anterior midbody, and the ears of the lynx sign was seen in all. The follow-up MRI showed the worsening of periventricular white matter (PVWM) signal abnormalities with ventricular widening or the extension of the TCC. Motor evoked potentials (MEP) to the lower limbs showed an absent central motor conduction time (CMCT) in all subjects. The upper limb CMCT was initially absent in three subjects, although it became abnormal in all at the follow-up. The mini-mental state examination median score was 27/30 (range, 26-28) with selective impairment of the attention/calculation domain. The median score of the full-scale intelligence quotient was 48 (range, 42-72) on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale test. Conclusion: Attention/calculation deficits and being overweight as well as pseudobulbar dysarthria were common additional symptoms in patients with SPG11-HSP. The rostral body and anterior midbody of the corpus callosum were preferentially thinned, especially in the early stage of the disease. The TCC, PVWM signal changes, and MEP abnormality worsened as the disease progressed.
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Chromosomal instability (CIN) and epigenetic alterations are characteristics of advanced and metastatic cancers1-4, but whether they are mechanistically linked is unknown. Here we show that missegregation of mitotic chromosomes, their sequestration in micronuclei5,6 and subsequent rupture of the micronuclear envelope7 profoundly disrupt normal histone post-translational modifications (PTMs), a phenomenon conserved across humans and mice, as well as in cancer and non-transformed cells. Some of the changes in histone PTMs occur because of the rupture of the micronuclear envelope, whereas others are inherited from mitotic abnormalities before the micronucleus is formed. Using orthogonal approaches, we demonstrate that micronuclei exhibit extensive differences in chromatin accessibility, with a strong positional bias between promoters and distal or intergenic regions, in line with observed redistributions of histone PTMs. Inducing CIN causes widespread epigenetic dysregulation, and chromosomes that transit in micronuclei experience heritable abnormalities in their accessibility long after they have been reincorporated into the primary nucleus. Thus, as well as altering genomic copy number, CIN promotes epigenetic reprogramming and heterogeneity in cancer.
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Inestabilidad Cromosómica , Segregación Cromosómica , Cromosomas , Epigénesis Genética , Micronúcleos con Defecto Cromosómico , Neoplasias , Animales , Humanos , Ratones , Cromatina/genética , Inestabilidad Cromosómica/genética , Cromosomas/genética , Cromosomas/metabolismo , Histonas/química , Histonas/metabolismo , Neoplasias/genética , Neoplasias/patología , Mitosis , Variaciones en el Número de Copia de ADN , Procesamiento Proteico-PostraduccionalRESUMEN
The ligand exchange procedure of CsPbI3 perovskite quantum dots (PQDs) enables the fabrication of thick and conductive PQD solids that act as a photovoltaic absorber for solution-processed thin-film solar cells. However, the ligand-exchanged CsPbI3 PQD solids suffer from deterioration in photovoltaic performance and ambient stability due to the surface traps, such as uncoordinated Pb2+ sites on the PQD surface, which are generated after the conventional ligand exchange process using ionic short-chain ligands dissolved in polar solvents. Herein, a facile surface stabilization is demonstrated that can simultaneously improve the photovoltaic performance and ambient stability of CsPbI3 PQD photovoltaic absorber using covalent short-chain triphenylphosphine oxide (TPPO) ligands dissolved in a nonpolar solvent. It is found that the TPPO ligand can be covalently bound to uncoordinated Pb2+ sites and the nonpolar solvent octane can completely preserve the PQD surface components. Owing to their synergetic effects, the CsPbI3 PQD photovoltaic absorber stabilized using the TPPO ligand solution dissolved in octane exhibit higher optoelectrical properties and ambient stability than the control absorber. Consequently, CsPbI3 PQD solar cells composed of PQD photovoltaic absorbers fabricated via surface stabilization strategy provide an improved power conversion efficiency of 15.4% and an enhanced device stability.
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The longitudinal effect of B12 insufficiency on sarcopenia has not yet been investigated in older adults. We aimed to study the impact of B12 levels on alterations in muscle mass, function and strength over two years. Non-sarcopenic older adults (n = 926) aged 70-84 were included. Using the Korean Frailty and Aging Cohort Study, this two-year longitudinal study used data across South Korea. The tools used for assessing muscle criteria were based on the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia guidelines. Participants were divided into the insufficiency (initial serum B12 concentration < 350 pg/mL) and sufficiency groups (≥350 pg/mL). Logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate the effect of initial B12 concentration on sarcopenia parameters over a two-year period. In women, multivariate analysis showed that the B12 insufficiency group had a significantly higher incidence of low SPPB scores (odds ratio [OR] = 3.28, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.59-6.76) and sarcopenia (OR = 3.72, 95% CI = 1.10-12.62). However, the B12 insufficiency group did not have a greater incidence of sarcopenia or other parameters in men. Our findings suggest B12 insufficiency negatively impacts physical performance and increases the incidence of sarcopenia only in women.