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At a molecular level, it seems that ultrasound transiently generates a local gradient of cytokines, growth factors, and adhesion molecules that facilitate MSC homing. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying these methods are far from fully elucidated and may differ depending on the ultrasound parameters. We thus put forth minimal criteria for ultrasound parameter reporting, in order to ensure reproducibility of studies in the field. A deeper understanding of these mechanisms will enhance our ability to optimize this promising therapy to assist MSC-based approaches in regenerative medicine. © 2020 The Authors. STEM CELLS TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. on behalf of AlphaMed Press.Amphiphiles alter the energy of surfaces, but the extent of this feature is typically constant. Smart systems with amphiphilicity as a function of an external, physical trigger are desirable. As a trigger, the exposure to a magnetic field, in particular, is attractive because it is not shielded in water. Amphiphiles like surfactants are well known, but the magnetic response of molecules is typically weak. Vice-versa, magnetic particles with strong response to magnetic triggers are fully established in nanoscience, but they are not amphiphilic. In this work colloids with Janus architecture and ultra-small dimensions (25 nm) have been prepared by spatial control over the thiol-yne click modification of organosilica-magnetite core-shell nanoparticles. The amphiphilic properties of these anisotropically modified particles are proven. Finally, a pronounced and reversible change in interfacial stabilization results from the application of a weak ( less then 1 T) magnetic field. © 2020 The Authors. Published by Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA.BACKGROUND Fever and respiratory symptoms are the major causes of hospitalisation in infants aged 90 days or less. Respiratory viruses (RVs) are detected by multiplex reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (mRT-PCR) in up to 70% of infants tested in this population. Aminotransferase elevation is not uncommon in RV infections, and repeat laboratory investigations are frequent due to concerns regarding the occurrence of hepatic disease. METHODS This retrospective observational cohort study included 271 infants aged 8-90 days, with positive RV mRT-PCR results. Data were obtained on demographics, laboratory results and final diagnoses of hepatobiliary disease. RESULTS Fever (73.1%) and/or respiratory symptoms (75.6%) were the major presentations among the hospitalised infants. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels were elevated in 62 (22.9%) of the 271 infants. Twenty-four of these 62 infants had their first follow-up, and 19 (79.2%) showed persistent elevation. All 10 (100%) infants who had their second follow-up showed persistently elevated aminotransferase levels. Eventually, none of the 10 infants were diagnosed with hepatic disease during the median follow-up of 10 days (range 3-232 days). Among the RVs of interest, parainfluenza virus type 1 was significantly associated with aminotransferase elevation (odds ratio 2.95; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.11-7.83). CONCLUSIONS RV-related non-specific hepatitis is occasionally observed in infants aged 8-90 days, and ALT elevation is the most common abnormality. However, a final diagnosis of primary hepatobiliary disease appears to be rare. Therefore, regular follow-ups and targeted testing may be recommended in this specific population. © 2020 The Authors. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.We establish a facial and large scale compatible fabrication route affording a high performance heterogeneous plasmonic-based photoelectrode for water oxidation that incorporates a CoFe-Prussian blue analog (PBA) structure as the water oxidation catalytic center. For this purpose, an angled deposition of gold (Au) was used to selectively coat the tips of the bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) nanostructures, yielding Au capped BiVO4 (Au-BiVO4). The formation of multiple size/dimension Au capping islands provides strong light-matter interaction at nanoscale dimensions. These plasmonic particles not only enhance light absorption in the bulk BiVO4 (through the excitation of Fabry-Perot (FP) modes) but also contribute to photocurrent generation via the injection of sub-bandgap hot electrons. To substantiate the activity of the photoanodes, the interfacial electron dynamics is significantly improved using a PBA water oxidation catalyst (WOC) resulting in Au-BiVO4/PBA assembly. At 1.23 V vs RHE, the photocurrent value for a bare BiVO4 photoanode was obtained as 190 µA cm-2, while it was boosted to 295 µA cm-2, and 1,800 µA cm-2 for Au-BiVO4, and Au-BiVO4/PBA, respectively. Our results suggest that this simple and facial synthetic approach paves the way for plasmonic-based solar water splitting, in which a variety of common metals and semiconductors can be employed in conjunction with catalyst designs. © 2020 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. selleckchem KGaA, Weinheim.INTRODUCTION Hypertension is multifactorial, highly prevalent in the hemodialysis (HD) population and its adequate control requires, in addition to adequate volume management, often the use of multiple antihypertensive drugs. We aimed to describe the use of antihypertensive agents in a group of HD patients and to evaluate the factors associated with the use of multiple classes (≥3) of antihypertensives. METHODS We analyzed the baseline data from the HDFit study. Clinically stable patients with HD vintage between 3 and 24 months without any severe mobility limitation were recruited from sites throughout southern Brazil. Fluid status was measured pre-dialysis with the Body Composition Monitor (BCM; Fresenius, Germany). Fluid overload (FO) was considered when the overhydration index (OH) was greater than 7% of extracellular water (OH/ECW > 7%) and overweight was defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than 25 kg/m2 . Prescriptions of antihypertensive drugs were obtained from participants' reports and medical or Hemodialysis.AIMS This trial was conducted to determine the efficacy of umbilical vein injection of 400 versus 800 μg misoprostol to deliver retained placenta and to compare both regimens regarding the time of placental delivery and amount of vaginal blood loss. METHODS A double-blind, multicenter randomized clinical trial was undertaken in four teaching hospitals in the North of Iraq and Al-Azhar University Hospital in Egypt, from March 2016 to May 2019. Group I (274 women) received 400 μg misoprostol and group II (249 women) received 800 μg misoprostol. Data regarding the time of placental separation and amount of vaginal blood loss were analyzed and proportions were compared between groups using Chi-squared test. Mean values were compared using the Student's t-test. The Mann-Whitney test was used to determine the median of vaginal blood loss. RESULTS The proportion of placental separation was 84.3% among women in group I and 86.7% of women in group II. The mean time of placental separation was 18.86 ± 234.2 and 17.86 ± 213.09 min in groups I and II, respectively (P less then  0.05).The mean hemoglobin levels on admission and 24 h after placental deliveries were significantly higher in group I than group II. CONCLUSIONS Intra-umbilical injection of 400 and 800 μg misoprostol were both safe and effective methods for delivery of retained placenta. © 2020 Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology.Microfluidic single-cell cultivation (MSCC) is an emerging field within fundamental as well as applied biology. During the last years, most MSCCs were performed at constant environmental conditions. Recently, MSCC at oscillating and dynamic environmental conditions has started to gain significant interest in the research community for the investigation of cellular behavior. Herein, an overview of this topic is given and microfluidic concepts that enable oscillating and dynamic control of environmental conditions with a focus on medium conditions are discussed, and their application in single-cell research for the cultivation of both mammalian and microbial cell systems is demonstrated. Furthermore, perspectives for performing MSCC at complex dynamic environmental profiles of single parameters and multiparameters (e.g., pH and O2 ) in amplitude and time are discussed. The technical progress in this field provides completely new experimental approaches and lays the foundation for systematic analysis of cellular metabolism at fluctuating environments. © 2020 The Authors. Published by WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.Despite CYP102A1 (P450BM3) representing one of the most extensively researched metalloenzymes, crystallisation of its haem domain upon modification can be a challenge. Crystal structures are indispensable for the efficient structure-based design of P450BM3 as a biocatalyst. The abietane diterpenoid derivative N-abietoyl-l-tryptophan (AbiATrp) is an outstanding crystallisation accelerator for the wild-type P450BM3 haem domain, with visible crystals forming within 2 hours and diffracting to a near-atomic resolution of 1.22 Å. Using these crystals as seeds in a cross-microseeding approach, an assortment of P450BM3 haem domain crystal structures, containing previously uncrystallisable decoy molecules and diverse artificial metalloporphyrins binding various ligand molecules, as well as heavily tagged haem-domain variants, could be determined. Some of the structures reported herein could be used as models of different stages of the P450BM3 catalytic cycle. © 2020 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.PURPOSE Cystic vestibular schwannoma (CVS) and solid vestibular schwannoma (SVS) are subgroups of vestibular schwannoma (VS). The tumorigenesis of CVS and SVS have not been fully elucidated, and this study was designed to identify differentially expressed proteins involved in the tumorigenesis of CVS and SVS. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN Tandem mass tag-based proteomics was used to determine the protein expression profiles from CVS and SVS tissues. RESULTS A total of 30 differentially expressed proteins were identified between CVS and SVS, with 6 being upregulated and 24 being downregulated. Bioinformatics analyses were performed according to Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analyses. These results indicated that two selected proteins (COL1A1 and COL1A2) were potential biomarkers for distinguishing CVS and SVS. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE We identified differentially expressed proteins linked to CVS and SVS, and these proteins might provide potential biomarkers for human VS diagnosis. Furthermore, the present study supports the notion that decreased collagen might be the reason for bleeding associated with CVS. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.Silicosis in artificial stone workers has become increasingly recognised in Australia over the last two years, with a large proportion of screened workers showing imaging features of the disease. The spectrum of findings has differed from the classical silicosis previously described, with many features of accelerated disease, including ground-glass opacities and progressive massive fibrosis. This cohort of patients presents after exposure to a unique product high in silica and other binding agents, and the patterns of disease on imaging in this cohort are not previously described. This article reviews the radiological features seen in different forms of silicosis seen to date in this Australian cohort. © 2020 The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists.
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