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PROK1 Level in the Follicular Microenvironment: A New Noninvasive Predictive Biomarker of Embryo Implantation.
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Maternal sepsis is a life-threatening condition. Biomarkers have been found to be useful in early detection of sepsis in the critical care setting. We aimed to determine the diagnostic performance of different biomarkers such as procalcitonin, C-reactive protein (CRP), absolute eosinophil count, and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) in maternal sepsis.

A total of 35 patients were enrolled in this prospective observational study. Patients with suspected sepsis were evaluated for multi-organ dysfunction. The blood samples for testing of these biomarker levels were obtained at the time of enrollment in the study (day 1), and on day 3 and day 7. Trends of each marker were followed and correlated with the clinical picture.

Of 35 enrolled patients, 30 completed the study. Among these, 18 had sepsis and 12 were designated as without sepsis. Sensitivities of procalcitonin, CRP, aPTT, and absolute eosinophil count were 83.33%, 77.78%, 55.56%, and 58.82% whereas their specificities were 66.67%, 75.0%, 100%, and 75%, respectively. Area under the curve was highest for procalcitonin (0.813) followed in decreasing order by CRP (0.778), aPTT (0.731), and eosinophil count (0.642), respectively.

Procalcitonin and CRP may be used as a valuable adjunct in the clinical stepwise approach for the prompt diagnosis of maternal sepsis.
Procalcitonin and CRP may be used as a valuable adjunct in the clinical stepwise approach for the prompt diagnosis of maternal sepsis.
With increasing attention being paid to food authenticity, the geographic origin of food has become a topic of interest for both consumers and producers. see more As far as we know, there are relatively few studies on the origin traceability of concentrated apple juice. The most commonly used methods of origin tracing research is by using stable isotopes and mineral elements technology, because these indicators are directly related to local geographical environment.

In this study, a discriminant model was established by determining the content of the stable isotopes (δ
C, δ
O) and 13 mineral elements (B, Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Sr, V, Ba, Fe, Mg, Na, Ca and Cr) in concentrated apple juice. Linear discriminant analysis (LDA), principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) were employed for regional classification of samples. After data conversion and correlation analysis, spatial and quantitative prediction models were established using multiple linear regressions. Finally, the experimental results showed that the eight key variables(δ
C, δ
O, B, Ca, Mg, Cu, Sr and Na) selected by the analysis can be used to further characterize the production area.

The results showed that the carbon and oxygen isotopes combined with certain mineral elements can be used to indicate the origin of concentrated apple juice. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.
The results showed that the carbon and oxygen isotopes combined with certain mineral elements can be used to indicate the origin of concentrated apple juice. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.
To explore the pathogenesis for a SRY-negative male with 46,XX disorder of sex development (DSD).

Peripheral blood samples of the patient and his family members were subjected to chromosomal karyotyping, routine PCR, real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR, whole exome sequencing and whole genome sequencing. The data was analyzed with NextGENe software.

Both the proband and his brother presented a 46,XX karyotype with negative SRY gene, while their father presented normal phenotype and karyotype with positive SRY gene. No pathogenic variant associated with sex development was detected by whole exome sequencing, while a 243 kb duplication was detected by whole genome sequencing in the 5' upstream region of the SOX9 gene in the proband, his brother and father. The same duplication was not found in his sister and mother.

The 243 kb duplication at the 5' upstream of the SOX9 gene may predispose to the 46,XX DSD in this family. link2 It is speculated that there exist an unknown core regulatory element in the upstream of the SOX9, and its duplication may trigger expression of SOX9 and initiate testicular differentiation in the absence of SRY gene.
The 243 kb duplication at the 5' upstream of the SOX9 gene may predispose to the 46,XX DSD in this family. It is speculated that there exist an unknown core regulatory element in the upstream of the SOX9, and its duplication may trigger expression of SOX9 and initiate testicular differentiation in the absence of SRY gene.
To delineate the blood group for a pair of twins with inconclusive ABO blood typing result.

Serological test for blood group was carried out by using ABO and Rh Blood Grouping Cards (Microcolumn Gel Immunoassay). Sequence specific primer-PCR (PCR-SSP), direct sequencing and TA clone sequencing were used to analyze the ABO gene. Genetic status was analyzed by using 16 short tandem repeat (STR) markers.

Red blood cells of the twins displayed 2+ mixed agglutination phenomenon with anti-A, anti-A1 and anti-E. PCR-SSP and DNA sequencing of exons 6 to 7 revealed that they have an ABO*O.01.01/ABO*O.01.02 genotype. DNA sequencing of microsatellite enhancer region revealed presence of A gene. link3 STR analysis revealed more than two haplotypes for 9 loci between the twins. After clustered by anti-A, the red blood cells were divided into two groups A, CcDEe and O, CcDee, respectively.

Serological and molecular techniques have characterized the twins as blood group chimeras.
Serological and molecular techniques have characterized the twins as blood group chimeras.
To trace a rare case of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) with a four-way Philadelphia chromosome variant by cytogenetic analysis in order to provide a basis for the selection of treatment.

Bone marrow morphology, chromosomal karyotyping, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and real-time quantitative PCR (RQ-PCR) were used for the diagnosis and staging of the disease. Point mutations in the tyrosine kinase domain of ABL1 gene were detected by Sanger sequencing.

The patient was initially diagnosed as CML in chronic phase (CML-CP) with a chromosomal karyotype of 46,XX,t(5;9;22;6)(q13;q34;q11;q25), while FISH revealed presence of a variant Philadelphia chromosome translocation. Clonal evolution has occurred after 38 months of tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) treatment, when cytogenetic analysis revealed coexisting t(5;9;22;6)(q13;q34;q11;q25) and t(5;9;22;6;17)(q13;q34;q11;q25;q11). After 57 months of TKIs treatment, only the t(5;9;22;6;17) clone was detected. Three months later, hyperdiploidy with additional abnormalities were detected in addition to t(5;9;22;6;17). Three mutations, including p.Tyr253Phe, p.Thr315Ile and p.Gly250Glu, were identified in the tyrosine kinase domain of the ABL1 gene during the course of disease. The patient did not attain cytogenetic and molecular response to TKIs.

The four-way variant translocation may be genetically unstable. Clonal evolution and genetic mutations are likely to occur during TKIs treatment, resulting in poor response to drug therapy. This observation, however, needs to be confirmed by large-scale studies.
The four-way variant translocation may be genetically unstable. Clonal evolution and genetic mutations are likely to occur during TKIs treatment, resulting in poor response to drug therapy. This observation, however, needs to be confirmed by large-scale studies.
To explore the genetic basis for a Chinese pedigree affected with inherited afibrinogenemia.

For the proband and his family members, prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), thrombin time (TT), Fibrin(ogen) degradation products (FDPs), D-dimer (D-D), plasminogen activity (PLGA) and the TT mixed experiment with protamine sulfate were determined with a STAGO-R automatic coagulation analyzer. The activity and antigen of fibrinogen (Fg) in plasma were measured with the Clauss method and immunonephelometry method, respectively. All exons and flanking regions of the fibrinogen genes (FGA, FGB and FGG) were amplified by PCR and directly sequenced. Human Splicing Finder software was used to predict and score the change of splicing site caused by the mutation.

The proband showed normal FDPs and D-D but significantly prolonged TT, PT and APTT. The activity and antigen of fibrinogen in plasma were significantly decreased (<0.1 g/L). His young sister and parents showed slightly prolonged TT (18.20-18.50 s) and decreased fibrinogen activity (1.27-1.54 g/L) and fibrinogen antigenic content (1.34-1.56 g/L). Genetic testing revealed that the proband has carried homozygous IVS7-12A>G (g.4147A>G) mutations of the FGG gene, for which his parents and young sister were heterozygous. As predicted by Human Splicing Finder and Mutation Taster software, the variant may generate a new splicing site which can extend the sequence of exon 7 by 11 bp, with alteration of the coding sequence. PROVEAN suggested the variant to be deleterious.

The afibrinogenemia of the proband may be attributed to the FGG IVS7-12A>G variant, which was unreported previously.
G variant, which was unreported previously.
To carry out prenatal diagnose for a fetus with ultrasonography abnormalities using multiple genetic techniques.

Routine G-banding chromosomal analysis and single nucleotide polymorphism array (SNP-array) were applied in conjunction for the prenatal diagnosis of the fetus. The result was confirmed by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH).

SNP-array detected that the fetus has carried a hemizygous 5.1 Mb deletion at 22q13.31q13.33, which is associated with Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and a hemizygous 4.5 Mb deletion at 21q21.1q21.2. FISH analysis of the fetus and its parents suggested that both deletions were de novo in origin.

The hemizygous deletions on 21q21.1q21.2 and 22q13.31q13.33 probably underlay the abnormal phenotype of the fetus. Genetic analysis can provide crucial information for the prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling.
The hemizygous deletions on 21q21.1q21.2 and 22q13.31q13.33 probably underlay the abnormal phenotype of the fetus. Genetic analysis can provide crucial information for the prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling.
To explore the clinical and genetic characteristics of a child featuring developmental delay.

The child was subjected to whole exome sequencing. Candidate variant was verified by Sanger sequencing.

Whole genome sequencing revealed that the child has carried compound heterozygous variants c.2607-1G>C and c.899 + 2dupT of the RAB3GAP1 gene, which were respectively derived from her mother and father.

A rare case of Warburg micro syndrome type 1 was diagnosed. The phenotype of the child was consistent with the literature, in addition with dysplasia of palatine arch, prominent high palatal arch and tooth dysplasia. Above finding has provided a basis for genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis for the family.
A rare case of Warburg micro syndrome type 1 was diagnosed. The phenotype of the child was consistent with the literature, in addition with dysplasia of palatine arch, prominent high palatal arch and tooth dysplasia. Above finding has provided a basis for genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis for the family.
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