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Tweetable abstract #eHealth and #ArtificialIntelligence (AI) bring new possibilities for #HeartFailure (HF) care. We elaborate on potential benefits of #AI in #HF and highlight important bottlenecks for its implementation. #Editorial #Cardiology.A novel C43-spiroterpenoid, reticulatin (1), was isolated from the lichen Parmotrema reticulatum (Taylor) M. Choisy (Parmeliaceae). Five previously-reported compounds were also isolated zeorin (2), leucotylin (3), lupeol (4), betulinic acid (5), and dihydroreynosin (6). The structures were elucidated by 1D, 2D NMR, and HRESIMS spectroscopy and comparison with the literature. We propose that reticulatin is a biosynthetic product of fusicoccadiene and vinapraesorediosic acid A via Diels-Alder addition. Reticulatin is the first C43-spiroterpenoid identified from lichen metabolites. All compounds were evaluated for inhibition of α-glucosidase. Compound 1 showed the most potent inhibition, with an IC50 value of 3.90 μM, much lower than that of the acarbose positive control (IC50 165 µM).An undescribed conjugated sesquiterpene, amelicarin (1), together with nine known compounds (2-10) were isolated for the first time from Melicope latifolia. Their structures were elucidated by extensive NMR spectroscopic and mass spectrometric methods. The conjugated sesquiterpene possesses a unique 6/6/9/4-ring fused tetracyclic skeleton. The proposed biosynthesis pathway of 1 consist of three reactions steps (1) polyketide formation, (2) cyclisation and (3) addition to form the conjugated sesquiterpenoid as final metabolite. Sunitinib in vivo Out of the ten isolated metabolites, amelicarin (1) showed activity against 4 cancerous cell lines namely SK-MEL skin cancer, KB oral cancer, BT-549 breast cancer, and SK-OV-3 ovarian cancer with IC50 values between 15 and 25 µg/mL.Aim We explore attitudes from the public in Costa Rica regarding willingness to donate DNA data for research. Materials & methods A total of 224 Costa Rican individuals answered the anonymous online survey 'Your DNA, Your Say'. It covers attitudes toward DNA and medical data donation, trust in research professionals and concerns about consequences of reidentification. Results & conclusion Most individuals (89%) are willing to donate their information for research purposes. When confronted with different potential uses of their data, participants are significantly less likely to donate data to for-profit researchers (34% willingness to donate). The most frequently cited concerns regarding donation of genetic data relate to possible discrimination by health/life insurance companies and employers. For the participants in the survey, the most trusted professionals are their own medical doctor and nonprofit researchers from their country. This is the first study regarding attitudes toward genetic data donation in Costa Rica.Background Anti-A/B is a bispecific monoclonal antibody that blocks activities of soluble targets A and B. Robust immune responses were observed in a multiple-dose cynomolgus monkey toxicology study, negatively impacting the toxicokinetics/pharmacodynamics profile of anti-A/B in some animals. This was unexpected as similar findings were not observed in the two previously studied parental molecules. Methodology & Results This paper discusses our characterization strategy for evaluating the immunogenic domain(s) of anti-A/B and our mitigation plan to monitor immunogenicity in the first-in-human clinical study. The characterization results from the cynomolgus monkey and Phase I studies are discussed. Conclusion The characterization strategy discussed informed understanding of immunogenicity results and clinical impact, which can be broadly applied to other molecules with multiple-binding domains.This article provides an update on new development of China Bioanalysis Forum (CBF). CBF became a member association of Chinese Pharmaceutical Association (CPA) at the end of 2019. The official ceremony and first scientific symposium were held in Shanghai on 18 September 2020. The president of Chinese Pharmaceutical Association and representatives from industry, Contract Research Organization (CRO), hospitals and academic institutes attended the ceremony. Seven experts in the field gave presentations on various topics including Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) and bioanalytical support in drug discovery and development as well as experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine research. With the continuous growth of research and development in China, it is well acknowledged that bioanalysis provides critical support for new innovative medicines and generic drug development in the region.
To determine whether orthodontically treated patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP) possess a different masticatory function than those of untreated patients with normal occlusion.

Occlusal contact area, occlusal force, as well as masseter and anterior temporal muscular activity were measured during maximum voluntary clenching (MVC) tests. Mandibular left and right lateral movements during mastication were also assessed. To further elucidate the nature of masticatory function, especially to determine the rate of abnormal jaw movement patterns, a parametric error index (EI) was set. Finally, masticatory efficiency was evaluated with a glucose sensitive measuring device.

Fifteen patients with CLP who had previously completed the orthodontic treatments required to achieve an acceptable and more harmonious occlusion accepted to volunteer in this study along with 21 untreated patients who already possessed a normal occlusion.

Patients with CLP showed a significantly lower occlusal force, reduced occlusal contact area, and decreased masticatory efficiency as well as significantly higher EI value when compared with controls. However, there was no significant difference when analyzing muscle activity, although masticatory efficiency was significantly different between the 2 groups. Despite this result, the scores obtained by the patients with CLP in the masticatory efficiency tests were still in the normal range.

Orthodontic treatment for adult patients with CLP provides a satisfactory result for the patients' masticatory ability albeit significantly less ideal compared with untreated patients with normal occlusion.
Orthodontic treatment for adult patients with CLP provides a satisfactory result for the patients' masticatory ability albeit significantly less ideal compared with untreated patients with normal occlusion.
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