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T-cell activation is the central event governing its development, differentiation, and effector functions. T-cell activation is initiated by the direct physical interaction of the T cell antigen receptor (TCR) with cognate peptide presented by the major histocompatibility complex (pMHC) molecule expressed on the antigen presenting cell (APC) surface. Since the identification of TCR as the only receptor for antigen on T cells three decades ago, studies have elucidated the major molecular players and signaling events responding to TCR stimulation. However, the question of how the physical event of pMHC binding is converted across the membrane into chemical events to initiate signal transduction remains elusive. Here we review recent investigations of T-cell activation using single-molecule force and fluorescence techniques that shed new light on this key question.Piperidines are the most prevalent heterocycle found in medicines. Yet, while they are often chiral, there remain no robust methods for their asymmetric syntheses. To solve this challenge, we have interrupted the century-old Hofmann-Löffler-Freytag (HLF) reaction to afford this privileged heterocycle. The catalytic, regio- and enantio- selective δ C-H cyanation of acyclic amines described herein, incorporates a carbonyl equivalent selectively at the δ position. This δ C-H cyanation is enabled by a chiral Cu catalyst, which both initiates and terminates intramolecular hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) by an N-centered radical relay mechanism. The broad scope and utility of this highly enantioselective method for δ C-C formation is presented, as well as conversion of the resulting enantioenriched δ amino nitriles to a family of chiral piperidines. Experiments probing the chemo-, regio-, and enantio- selectivity of this HAT mechanism are also included to enable extension to other stereoselective δ C-H functionalizations.Regarding to the recent work of engineering SARS-CoV-19 virus and the publication "Rapid reconstruction of SARS-CoV-2 using a synthetic genomics platform" by researchers at University of Bern, this paper comments on the "dual-use" problem and regulation issue of synthetic biology from the perspective of responsible (research and) innovation, biosafety and biosecurity. Based on the ethical and legal framework, the authors suggest to conduct such research with high potential risks prudently and responsibly. .Understanding and controlling grain growth in metal halide perovskite polycrystalline thin films is an important step in improving the performance of perovskite solar cells. We demonstrate accurate control of crystallite size in CH3NH3PbI3 thin films by regulating substrate temperature during vacuum co-deposition of inorganic (PbI2) and organic (CH3NH3I) precursors. Films co-deposited onto a cold (-2 °C) substrate exhibited large, micrometer-sized crystal grains, while films that formed at room temperature (23 °C) only produced grains of 100 nm extent. We isolated the effects of substrate temperature on crystal growth by developing a new method to control sublimation of the organic precursor, and CH3NH3PbI3 solar cells deposited in this way yielded a power conversion efficiency of up to 18.2%. Furthermore, we found substrate temperature directly affects the adsorption rate of CH3NH3I, thus impacting crystal formation and hence solar cell device performance via changes to the conversion rate of PbI2 to CH3NH3PbI3 and stoichiometry. These findings offer new routes to developing efficient solar cells through reproducible control of crystal morphology and composition. Copyright © 2020 American Chemical Society.Introduction We studied the association of carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) with hippocampal volume (HV) in community dwelling individuals, testing the hypothesis that persons with carotid atherosclerosis progression would have lower HV. Methods We studied 1376 Framingham Offspring participants with two carotid ultrasounds and brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs). We used multivariable linear regression analyses to relate CIMT progression and HV and total brain volume. Regression models were adjusted for demographics and vascular risk factors, time interval between imaging examinations, and baseline CIMT. We assessed effect modification by hypertension treatment (HRx). CFI-400945 inhibitor Results Participants with higher ICA IMT progression had significantly lower HV after adjustment for vascular risk factors and baseline IMT (standardized beta ± standard error -0.067 ± 0.027, P = .01). We observed weaker association between ICA IMT change and HV among subjects treated for hypertension (β = -0.047, P = .19 vs β = -0.096, P = .026). Discussion Cumulative vascular risk factor exposure, reflected by CIMT progression, may increase the risk of neurodegeneration. © 2020 The Authors. Alzheimer's & Dementia Translational Research & Clinical Interventions published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. on behalf of Alzheimer's Association.Introduction Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a risk factor for dementia. Ischemia due to vascular pathology is hypothesized to be an underlying mechanism for this association. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a treatment in which oxygen-enriched air (up to 100%) is administered to patients in a chamber at a pressure above one atmosphere absolute. HBOT is approved for the treatment of T2D ischemic non-healing wounds. Evidence from animal studies and small clinical trials suggests that HBOT improves hypoxic/ischemic brain injuries, consequently inducing brain angiogensis, leading to cognitive improvement. Methods We present the design of the first double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial on brain and cognitive outcomes in elderly (n = 154) with T2D and mild cognitive impairment to compare the effects of HBOT versus sham (normal air with 1.1 ATA pressure in the first and last 5 minutes of the session). Eligible candidates are randomized with equal probability to HBOT and sham. Outcomes are assessed before anstrong evidence for the brain and cognitive benefits of HBOT in this population. © 2020 The Authors. Alzheimer's & Dementia Translational Research & Clinical Interventions published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. on behalf of Alzheimer's Association.
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