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A Phase 1 Randomized Trial Of Homologous And Heterologous Filovirus Vaccines With A Late Booster Dose, Christina A Rostad, Carol Kao, Et Al.
A Phase 1 Randomized Trial Of Homologous And Heterologous Filovirus Vaccines With A Late Booster Dose, Christina A Rostad, Carol Kao, Et Al.
2020-Current year OA Pubs
Filoviruses, including Ebola, Marburg, Sudan, and Taï Forest viruses, are zoonotic pathogens that can cause severe viral hemorrhagic fever and death. Developing vaccines that provide durable, broad immunity against multiple filoviruses is a high global health priority. In this Phase 1 trial, we enrolled 60 healthy U.S. adults and evaluated the safety, reactogenicity and immunogenicity of homologous and heterologous MVA-BN®-Filo and Ad26.ZEBOV prime-boost schedules followed in select arms by MVA-BN®-Filo boost at 1 year (NCT02891980). We found that all vaccine regimens had acceptable safety and reactogenicity. The heterologous prime-boost strategy elicited superior Ebola binding and neutralizing antibody, antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity …
The Plasmodium Falciparum Ncr1 Transporter Is An Antimalarial Target That Exports Cholesterol From The Parasite's Plasma Membrane, Zhemin Zhang, Eva S Istvan, Daniel E Goldberg, Et Al.
The Plasmodium Falciparum Ncr1 Transporter Is An Antimalarial Target That Exports Cholesterol From The Parasite's Plasma Membrane, Zhemin Zhang, Eva S Istvan, Daniel E Goldberg, Et Al.
2020-Current year OA Pubs
Malaria, a devastating parasitic infection, is the leading cause of death in many developing countries. Unfortunately, the most deadliest causative agent of malaria,
Bile Acids In Inflammatory Bowel Disease: From Pathophysiology To Treatment, Samantha H Bai, Arun Chandnani, Siyan Cao
Bile Acids In Inflammatory Bowel Disease: From Pathophysiology To Treatment, Samantha H Bai, Arun Chandnani, Siyan Cao
2020-Current year OA Pubs
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition that affects about 7 million people worldwide, and new therapies are needed. Understanding the complex roles that bile acids (BAs) play in IBD may lead to the development of novel IBD treatments independent of direct immunosuppression. This review discusses the latest discoveries in the roles BAs play in IBD pathogenesis and explores how these discoveries offer promising new therapeutic targets to treat IBD and improve patient outcomes. Several therapies discussed include specific BA receptor (BAR) agonists, dietary therapies, supplements, probiotics, and mesenchymal stem cell therapies that have all been shown to decrease …
Regional Differences In Three-Dimensional Fiber Organization, Smooth Muscle Cell Phenotype, And Contractility In The Pregnant Mouse Cervix, Christopher J Hansen, Christine M O'Brien, Et Al.
Regional Differences In Three-Dimensional Fiber Organization, Smooth Muscle Cell Phenotype, And Contractility In The Pregnant Mouse Cervix, Christopher J Hansen, Christine M O'Brien, Et Al.
2020-Current year OA Pubs
The orientation and function of smooth muscle in the cervix may contribute to the important biomechanical properties that change during pregnancy. Thus, this study examined the three-dimensional structure, smooth muscle phenotype, and mechanical and contractile functions of the upper and lower cervix of nongravid (not pregnant) and gravid (pregnant) mice. In gravid cervix, we uncovered region-specific changes in the structure and organization of fiber tracts. We also detected a greater proportion of contractile smooth muscle cells (SMCs), but an equal proportion of synthetic SMCs, in the upper versus lower cervix. Furthermore, we revealed that the lower cervix had infrequent spontaneous …
Retrospective Derivation Of A Causal Pathway For Diabetic Ketoacidosis In Adult Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Jeffrey A Kline, Nicholas A Wesner, Amina T Sharif, Richard T Griffey, Phillip D Levy, Robert D Welch, George Grunberger
Retrospective Derivation Of A Causal Pathway For Diabetic Ketoacidosis In Adult Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Jeffrey A Kline, Nicholas A Wesner, Amina T Sharif, Richard T Griffey, Phillip D Levy, Robert D Welch, George Grunberger
2020-Current year OA Pubs
BACKGROUND: Type 2 ketone-prone diabetes mellitus (T2KPDM) is thought to occur in men of African descent, with obesity who experienced prolonged hyperglycemia; the role of medication non-adherence as a contributing cause remains unstudied.
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: This was a retrospective study of unique adults (>18 years) who sought emergency care one of four hospitals in the greater Detroit area. Patients were identified on the basis of a laboratory order for a ß-hydroxybutyrate concentration. Two research coordinators abstracted 119 data fields. Patients were divided into four phenotypes: (1) no prior DM, (2) type 2 DM without prior ketosis, (3) …
Pancreaticoduodenectomy In Trauma Patients With Grade Iv-V Duodenal Or Pancreatic Injuries: A Post Hoc Analysis Of An East Multicenter Trial, Rachel Leah Choron, Rami Al-Aref, Jordan Michael Kirsch, Et Al.
Pancreaticoduodenectomy In Trauma Patients With Grade Iv-V Duodenal Or Pancreatic Injuries: A Post Hoc Analysis Of An East Multicenter Trial, Rachel Leah Choron, Rami Al-Aref, Jordan Michael Kirsch, Et Al.
2020-Current year OA Pubs
INTRODUCTION: The utility of pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) for high-grade traumatic injuries remains unclear and data surrounding its use are limited. We hypothesized that PD does not result in improved outcomes when compared with non-PD surgical management of grade IV-V pancreaticoduodenal injuries.
METHODS: This is a retrospective, multicenter analysis from 35 level 1 trauma centers from January 2010 to December 2020. Included patients were ≥15 years of age with the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma grade IV-V duodenal and/or pancreatic injuries. The study compared operative repair strategy: PD versus non-PD.
RESULTS: The sample (n=95) was young (26 years), male (82%), …
Ifrd1 Is Required For Maintenance Of Bladder Epithelial Homeostasis, Bisiayo E Fashemi, Amala K Rougeau, Arnold M Salazar, Steven J Bark, Rayvanth Chappidi, Jeffrey W Brown, Charles J Cho, Jason C Mills, Indira U Mysorekar
Ifrd1 Is Required For Maintenance Of Bladder Epithelial Homeostasis, Bisiayo E Fashemi, Amala K Rougeau, Arnold M Salazar, Steven J Bark, Rayvanth Chappidi, Jeffrey W Brown, Charles J Cho, Jason C Mills, Indira U Mysorekar
2020-Current year OA Pubs
The maintenance of homeostasis and rapid regeneration of the urothelium following stress are critical for bladder function. Here, we identify a key role for IFRD1 in maintaining urothelial homeostasis in a mouse model. We demonstrate that the murine bladder expresses IFRD1 at homeostasis, particularly in the urothelium, and its loss alters the global transcriptome with significant accumulation of endolysosomes and dysregulated uroplakin expression pattern. We show that IFRD1 interacts with mRNA-translation-regulating factors in human urothelial cells. Loss of
Protocol For A Non-Surgical Model Of Perineural Invasion For Assessing Neural Drivers Of Cancer Aggressiveness In Mice, Tiago H Zaninelli, Telma Saraiva-Santos, Brielle H Patlin, Michael Slade Stratton, David Y Chen, Felipe A Pinho-Ribeiro
Protocol For A Non-Surgical Model Of Perineural Invasion For Assessing Neural Drivers Of Cancer Aggressiveness In Mice, Tiago H Zaninelli, Telma Saraiva-Santos, Brielle H Patlin, Michael Slade Stratton, David Y Chen, Felipe A Pinho-Ribeiro
2020-Current year OA Pubs
Perineural invasion (PNI) is a significant risk factor for cancer recurrence and metastasis; however, its mechanisms relating to cancer aggressiveness remain poorly understood. Here, we present a protocol for a non-surgical model of PNI in mice using a neurotropic melanoma cell line that migrates from the skin to the sciatic nerve. We describe the steps for cell culture and injection, tumor burden measurements, mouse euthanasia, and tissue dissection. We then detail procedures for sample cross-section and confocal imaging.
Multimodal Oculomotor Assessment Reveals Prodromal Markers Of Parkinson's Disease In Non-Manifesting Lrrk2 G2019s Mutation Carriers, Heidi C Riek, Naomi P Visanji, Isabell C Pitigoi, Daniel G Di Luca, Laura Armengou-Garcia, Nazish Ahmed, Julia E Perkins, Donald C Brien, Jeff Huang, Brian C Coe, Jana Huang, Taneera Ghate, Anthony E Lang, Connie Marras, Douglas P Munoz
Multimodal Oculomotor Assessment Reveals Prodromal Markers Of Parkinson's Disease In Non-Manifesting Lrrk2 G2019s Mutation Carriers, Heidi C Riek, Naomi P Visanji, Isabell C Pitigoi, Daniel G Di Luca, Laura Armengou-Garcia, Nazish Ahmed, Julia E Perkins, Donald C Brien, Jeff Huang, Brian C Coe, Jana Huang, Taneera Ghate, Anthony E Lang, Connie Marras, Douglas P Munoz
2020-Current year OA Pubs
Oculomotor behaviour changes in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) are a promising source of prodromal disease markers. Capitalizing on this phenomenon to facilitate early diagnosis requires oculomotor assessment in prodromal cohorts. We examined oculomotor behaviour in non-manifesting LRRK2 G2019S mutation carriers (LRRK2-NM), who have heightened PD risk.Seventeen LRRK2-NM participants, 47 patients with idiopathic PD, and 63 healthy age-matched control participants completed an interleaved pro- and antisaccade task while undergoing video-based eye-tracking. We analyzed between-group differences in saccade, pupil, blink, and fixation acquisition behaviour. Patients with PD showed previously demonstrated abnormalities (saccade hypometria, antisaccade errors). Relative to controls, LRRK2-NM participants and …
Pediatric Providers' Views On Participating In An Hpv Vaccine Quality Improvement Intervention: A Qualitative Analysis, Edan Leshem, Sara Malone, Andrew Solsrud, Sherry Dodd, Shannon Rook, Sharon Graham, Lauren Ericson, Ruoyun Wang, Katie Plax, Jason Newland
Pediatric Providers' Views On Participating In An Hpv Vaccine Quality Improvement Intervention: A Qualitative Analysis, Edan Leshem, Sara Malone, Andrew Solsrud, Sherry Dodd, Shannon Rook, Sharon Graham, Lauren Ericson, Ruoyun Wang, Katie Plax, Jason Newland
2020-Current year OA Pubs
BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection in the US, contributes to oropharyngeal and urogenital cancers. To improve HPV vaccine uptake, quality improvement (QI) interventions that address barriers to vaccination in primary care may help. This study aims to understand pediatric primary care providers' (PCP) perspectives on participating in an HPV QI intervention that utilized practice facilitation to improve HPV vaccine uptake in pediatric primary care clinics.
METHODS: Participants were pediatric PCPs whose clinics completed a QI intervention that utilized practice facilitation led by an outside facilitator. One PCP from each practice completed a 15-min semi-structured exit interview. …
Brain Volumes, Cognitive, And Adaptive Skills In School-Age Children With Down Syndrome, Rebecca Grzadzinski, Kelly Botteron, Natasha Marrus, Robert Mckinstry, Et Al.
Brain Volumes, Cognitive, And Adaptive Skills In School-Age Children With Down Syndrome, Rebecca Grzadzinski, Kelly Botteron, Natasha Marrus, Robert Mckinstry, Et Al.
2020-Current year OA Pubs
BACKGROUND: Down syndrome (DS) is the most common congenital neurodevelopmental disorder, present in about 1 in every 700 live births. Despite its prevalence, literature exploring the neurobiology underlying DS and how this neurobiology is related to behavior is limited. This study fills this gap by examining cortical volumes and behavioral correlates in school-age children with DS.
METHODS: School-age children (mean = 9.7 years ± 1.1) underwent comprehensive assessments, including cognitive and adaptive assessments, as well as an MRI scan without the use of sedation. Children with DS (n = 35) were compared to available samples of typically developing (TD; n …
The Effect Of A Low-Carbohydrate Diet On Evoked Pain And Quality Of Life In Non-Hispanic Black Women With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Study, Asia M Wiggins, Larissa J Strath, Gray E Mcpherson, Barbara A Gower, Amy M Goss, Burel R Goodin, Robert E Sorge
The Effect Of A Low-Carbohydrate Diet On Evoked Pain And Quality Of Life In Non-Hispanic Black Women With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Study, Asia M Wiggins, Larissa J Strath, Gray E Mcpherson, Barbara A Gower, Amy M Goss, Burel R Goodin, Robert E Sorge
2020-Current year OA Pubs
BACKGROUND: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent chronic pain condition that can significantly impact quality of life and contribute to recognized chronic pain racial disparities. We have shown that a low-carbohydrate diet (LCD) can reduce KOA-related pain. Our previous work suggested that the LCD was more beneficial for women and non-Hispanic Black (NHB) adults, but our sample was not sufficiently diverse. Thus, we sought to determine whether the LCD may be beneficial for NHB women with KOA on measures of self-reported and evoked pain.
METHODS: Fourteen NHB women (M = 55.93, S.D. = 7.79 years of age) with KOA were …
M1 Recruitment During Interleaved Practice Is Important For Encoding, Not Just Consolidation, Of Skill Memory, Taewon Kim, Hakjoo Kim, Benjamin A Philip, David L Wright
M1 Recruitment During Interleaved Practice Is Important For Encoding, Not Just Consolidation, Of Skill Memory, Taewon Kim, Hakjoo Kim, Benjamin A Philip, David L Wright
2020-Current year OA Pubs
The primary motor cortex (M1) is crucial for motor skill learning. We examined its role in interleaved practice, which enhances retention (vs. repetitive practice) through M1-dependent consolidation. We hypothesized that cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation (ctDCS) to M1 would disrupt retention. We found that ctDCS reduced retention due to weakened encoding during acquisition, not disrupted consolidation. These results highlight M1's broad role in encoding and retention of novel motor skills.
Number Of Prescription Medications And Overall Survival In Metastatic Castrate-Resistant Prostate Cancer, Carley R Pickett, Daniel B Eaton, Krishny Karunanandaa, Emily Cybulla, Brendan T Heiden, Su-Hsin Chang, Yan Yan, Melanie P Subramanian, Varun Puri, Martin W Schoen
Number Of Prescription Medications And Overall Survival In Metastatic Castrate-Resistant Prostate Cancer, Carley R Pickett, Daniel B Eaton, Krishny Karunanandaa, Emily Cybulla, Brendan T Heiden, Su-Hsin Chang, Yan Yan, Melanie P Subramanian, Varun Puri, Martin W Schoen
2020-Current year OA Pubs
No abstract provided.
Structural Variant Allelic Heterogeneity In Mecp2 Duplication Syndrome Provides Insight Into Clinical Severity And Variability Of Disease Expression, Davut Pehlivan, Marwan S Shinawi, Et Al.
Structural Variant Allelic Heterogeneity In Mecp2 Duplication Syndrome Provides Insight Into Clinical Severity And Variability Of Disease Expression, Davut Pehlivan, Marwan S Shinawi, Et Al.
2020-Current year OA Pubs
BACKGROUND: MECP2 Duplication Syndrome, also known as X-linked intellectual developmental disorder Lubs type (MRXSL; MIM: 300260), is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by copy number gains spanning MECP2. Despite varying genomic rearrangement structures, including duplications and triplications, and a wide range of duplication sizes, no clear correlation exists between DNA rearrangement and clinical features. We had previously demonstrated that up to 38% of MRXSL families are characterized by complex genomic rearrangements (CGRs) of intermediate complexity (2 ≤ copy number variant breakpoints < 5), yet the impact of these genomic structures on regulation of gene expression and phenotypic manifestations have not been investigated.
METHODS: To study the role of the genomic rearrangement structures on an individual's clinical phenotypic variability, we employed a comprehensive …
Microglial Cd2ap Deficiency Exerts Protection In An Alzheimer's Disease Model Of Amyloidosis, Lingliang Zhang, David M. Holtzman, Et Al.
Microglial Cd2ap Deficiency Exerts Protection In An Alzheimer's Disease Model Of Amyloidosis, Lingliang Zhang, David M. Holtzman, Et Al.
2020-Current year OA Pubs
BACKGROUND: The CD2-associated protein (CD2AP) was initially identified in peripheral immune cells and regulates cytoskeleton and protein trafficking. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the CD2AP gene have been associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, the functional role of CD2AP, especially its role in microglia during AD onset, remains elusive.
METHODS: CD2AP protein levels in cultured primary cells and in 5xFAD mice was studied. Microglial CD2AP-deficient mice were crossed with 5xFAD mice and the offspring were subjected to neuropathological assessment, behavioral tests, electrophysiology, RNA-seq, Golgi staining, and biochemistry analysis. Primary microglia were also isolated for assessing their uptake and morphology changes. …
Primary Anorectal Mammary-Like Adenocarcinoma: A Potential Diagnostic Pitfall With Conventional Colorectal Adenocarcinoma, Margaret L Axelrod, Xiuli Liu, Pooja Navale
Primary Anorectal Mammary-Like Adenocarcinoma: A Potential Diagnostic Pitfall With Conventional Colorectal Adenocarcinoma, Margaret L Axelrod, Xiuli Liu, Pooja Navale
2020-Current year OA Pubs
Anogenital mammary-like glands (AGMLGs) are present in the anogenital region that bear striking morphologic and protein-expression similarities to mammary glands in the breast. AGMLGs can give rise to both benign and malignant lesions which mimic primary breast lesions. Herein, we report two mammary-type adenocarcinomas arising from AGMLGs, including one in the previously unreported site of the rectum. Recognition of mammary-type adenocarcinoma in the rectal and anogenital regions is crucial as clinical management options may differ compared to conventional colorectal adenocarcinomas.
The Improving Treatment Decisions For Patients With Aortic Stenosis Through Shared Decision Making (Impact Sdm) Study: Study Protocol For A Cluster Randomized Stepped Wedge Trial, Karen Sepucha, Nishath Quader, Alexander A Brescia, Et Al.
The Improving Treatment Decisions For Patients With Aortic Stenosis Through Shared Decision Making (Impact Sdm) Study: Study Protocol For A Cluster Randomized Stepped Wedge Trial, Karen Sepucha, Nishath Quader, Alexander A Brescia, Et Al.
2020-Current year OA Pubs
BACKGROUND: The American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recommend shared decision-making (SDM) for patients with severe aortic stenosis choosing between transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). Although tools such as patient decision aids (DAs) and training in SDM have been shown to improve SDM, implementation of SDM and DAs is limited. The IMproving treatment decisions for Patients with AortiC stenosis Through Shared Decision Making (IMPACT SDM) study aims to (1) determine the effectiveness of the interventions (a DA and clinician SDM training) in achieving SDM (primary outcome) …
Addressing Lung Truncation In 99mtc-Maa Spect/Ct For 90y Microsphere Radioembolization Treatment Planning, M Allan Thomas, Richard Laforest, John Karageorgiou, Dan Giardina, Tyler J Fraum, Chris D Malone, Justin K Mikell
Addressing Lung Truncation In 99mtc-Maa Spect/Ct For 90y Microsphere Radioembolization Treatment Planning, M Allan Thomas, Richard Laforest, John Karageorgiou, Dan Giardina, Tyler J Fraum, Chris D Malone, Justin K Mikell
2020-Current year OA Pubs
BACKGROUND: Prior studies have established that macroaggregated albumin (MAA)-SPECT/CT offers more robust lung shunt fraction (LSF) and lung mean absorbed dose (LMD) estimates in
METHODS: Lung truncation was simulated in 56 cases with adequate (> 90%, mean: 98%) lung coverage in MAA-SPECT/CT by removing slices in ~ 5 mm increments from the lung apices to the diaphragm. A wide range of lung coverages from 100% to < 1% in ~ 2% increments were created. LSF and LMD were calculated with four methods. (1) 2D planar imaging standard (not truncated), truncated lung SPECT/CT data was: (2) used with no corrections (SPECT
RESULTS: Averaged across simulated lung coverages from 40 to 80%, percent errors relative to non-truncated data for SPECT
CONCLUSION: LSF and LMD can be estimated for
Comparative Analysis Of Outcomes In Adult Spinal Deformity Patients With Proximal Junctional Kyphosis Or Failure Initially Fused To Upper Versus Lower Thoracic Spine, Oluwatobi O Onafowokan, Munish Chandra Gupta, Et Al.
Comparative Analysis Of Outcomes In Adult Spinal Deformity Patients With Proximal Junctional Kyphosis Or Failure Initially Fused To Upper Versus Lower Thoracic Spine, Oluwatobi O Onafowokan, Munish Chandra Gupta, Et Al.
2020-Current year OA Pubs
No abstract provided.
The Biomechanics Of Fibrillin Microfibrils: Lessons From The Ciliary Zonule, Pooja Rathaur, Juan Rodriguez, John Kuchtey, Samuel Insignares, Wendell B Jones, Rachel W Kuchtey, Steven Bassnett
The Biomechanics Of Fibrillin Microfibrils: Lessons From The Ciliary Zonule, Pooja Rathaur, Juan Rodriguez, John Kuchtey, Samuel Insignares, Wendell B Jones, Rachel W Kuchtey, Steven Bassnett
2020-Current year OA Pubs
Marfan syndrome is an inherited connective tissue disorder that affects the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and ocular systems. It is caused by pathogenic variants in the fibrillin-1 gene (
Momordicine-I Suppresses Head And Neck Cancer Growth By Modulating Key Metabolic Pathways, Debojyoty Bandyopadhyay, Ellen T Tran, Ruchi A Patel, Matthew A Luetzen, Kevin Cho, Leah P Shriver, Gary J Patti, Mark A Varvares, David A Ford, Kyle S Mccommis, Ratna B Ray
Momordicine-I Suppresses Head And Neck Cancer Growth By Modulating Key Metabolic Pathways, Debojyoty Bandyopadhyay, Ellen T Tran, Ruchi A Patel, Matthew A Luetzen, Kevin Cho, Leah P Shriver, Gary J Patti, Mark A Varvares, David A Ford, Kyle S Mccommis, Ratna B Ray
2020-Current year OA Pubs
One of the hallmarks of cancer is metabolic reprogramming which controls cellular homeostasis and therapy resistance. Here, we investigated the effect of momordicine-I (M-I), a key bioactive compound from Momordica charantia (bitter melon), on metabolic pathways in human head and neck cancer (HNC) cells and a mouse HNC tumorigenicity model. We found that M-I treatment on HNC cells significantly reduced the expression of key glycolytic molecules, SLC2A1 (GLUT-1), HK1, PFKP, PDK3, PKM, and LDHA at the mRNA and protein levels. We further observed reduced lactate accumulation, suggesting glycolysis was perturbed in M-I treated HNC cells. Metabolomic analyses confirmed a marked …
The Pace Of Biological Aging Partially Explains The Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status And Chronic Low Back Pain Outcomes, Edwin N Aroke, Jai Ganesh Nagidi, Vinodh Srinivasasainagendra, Tammie L Quinn, Fiona B A T Agbor, Kiari R Kinnie, Hemant K Tiwari, Burel R Goodin
The Pace Of Biological Aging Partially Explains The Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status And Chronic Low Back Pain Outcomes, Edwin N Aroke, Jai Ganesh Nagidi, Vinodh Srinivasasainagendra, Tammie L Quinn, Fiona B A T Agbor, Kiari R Kinnie, Hemant K Tiwari, Burel R Goodin
2020-Current year OA Pubs
INTRODUCTION: Having a lower socioeconomic status (SES) is a predictor of age-related chronic conditions, including chronic low back pain (cLBP). We aimed to examine whether the pace of biological aging mediates the relationship between SES and cLBP outcomes - pain intensity, pain interference, and physical performance.
METHODS: We used the Dunedin Pace of Aging Calculated from the Epigenome (DunedinPACE) software to determine the pace of biological aging in adults ages 18 to 85 years with no cLBP (n = 74), low-impact pain (n = 56), and high-impact pain (n = 77).
RESULTS: The mean chronological age of the participants was …
The C-Terminal Activating Domain Promotes Pannexin 1 Channel Opening, Erik Henze, Jacqueline J Ehrlich, Janice L Robertson, Eric Gelsleichter, Toshimitsu Kawate
The C-Terminal Activating Domain Promotes Pannexin 1 Channel Opening, Erik Henze, Jacqueline J Ehrlich, Janice L Robertson, Eric Gelsleichter, Toshimitsu Kawate
2020-Current year OA Pubs
Pannexin 1 (Panx1) constitutes a large pore channel responsible for the release of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) from apoptotic cells. Strong evidence indicates that caspase-mediated cleavage of the C-terminus promotes the opening of the Panx1 channel by unplugging the pore. However, this simple pore-plugging mechanism alone cannot account for the observation that a Panx1 construct ending before the caspase cleavage site remains closed. Here, we show that a helical region located immediately before the caspase cleavage site, referred to as the "C-terminal activating domain (CAD)", plays a pivotal role in facilitating Panx1 activation. Electrophysiology and mutagenesis studies uncovered that two conserved …
Experimental Pain Sensitivity And Parental Pain Catastrophizing, Gourav Banerjee, Joel Brown, Alana Mcmichael, Arbi Ben Abdallah, Sarah Buday, Deanna M Barch, Thomas Baranski, Simon Haroutounian, Jacob Aubuchon, Hadas Nahman-Averbuch
Experimental Pain Sensitivity And Parental Pain Catastrophizing, Gourav Banerjee, Joel Brown, Alana Mcmichael, Arbi Ben Abdallah, Sarah Buday, Deanna M Barch, Thomas Baranski, Simon Haroutounian, Jacob Aubuchon, Hadas Nahman-Averbuch
2020-Current year OA Pubs
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Variability in biopsychosocial factors can explain the interindividual variability in pain. One factor that can impact pain is the pain catastrophizing level. Interestingly, parental pain catastrophizing is related to the severity of the clinical pain of their children. This study explored whether parental pain catastrophizing is also associated with their children's experimental pain sensitivity.
METHODS: Forty-five healthy girls (mean age 12.07 ± 1.47 years) and one of their parents participated in this study. Parents completed the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) about their child's pain (PCS-Parent
RESULTS: No significant relationships were found between the experimental pain sensitivity measures and either …
Clover (Clostridium Difficile Vaccine Efficacy Trial) Study: A Phase 3, Randomized Trial Investigating The Efficacy And Safety Of A Detoxified Toxin A/B Vaccine In Adults 50 Years And Older At Increased Risk Of Clostridioides Difficile Infection, Curtis J Donskey, Erik R Dubberke, Et Al.
Clover (Clostridium Difficile Vaccine Efficacy Trial) Study: A Phase 3, Randomized Trial Investigating The Efficacy And Safety Of A Detoxified Toxin A/B Vaccine In Adults 50 Years And Older At Increased Risk Of Clostridioides Difficile Infection, Curtis J Donskey, Erik R Dubberke, Et Al.
2020-Current year OA Pubs
BACKGROUND: Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) causes substantial mortality and healthcare burden. We assessed the detoxified toxin-A/B PF-06425090 vaccine for primary CDI prevention.
METHODS: This phase 3 observer-blinded study randomized (1:1) ≥50-year-olds at increased CDI risk (N = 17 535) to receive 3 PF-06425090 or placebo doses (0, 1, and 6 months). Primary end points were first CDI episode (≥3 unformed stools within 24 hours; central laboratory-confirmed toxin A/B positive) ≥14 days post-dose 3 (PD3; first primary) and post-dose 2 (PD2; second primary). CDI duration, need for CDI-related medical attention (secondary end points), and antibiotic use (post hoc analysis) PD3 were …
Understanding Rare Genetic Variants Within The Terminal Pathway Of Complement System In Preeclampsia, A Inkeri Lokki, Michael Triebwasser, Emma Daly, Finnpec Core Investigator Group, Mitja I Kurki, Markus Perola, Kirsi Auro, Jane E Salmon, Java Anuja, Mark Daly, John P Atkinson, Hannele Laivuori, Seppo Meri
Understanding Rare Genetic Variants Within The Terminal Pathway Of Complement System In Preeclampsia, A Inkeri Lokki, Michael Triebwasser, Emma Daly, Finnpec Core Investigator Group, Mitja I Kurki, Markus Perola, Kirsi Auro, Jane E Salmon, Java Anuja, Mark Daly, John P Atkinson, Hannele Laivuori, Seppo Meri
2020-Current year OA Pubs
Preeclampsia is a common multifactorial disease of pregnancy. Dysregulation of complement activation is among emerging candidates responsible for disease pathogenesis. In a targeted exomic sequencing study of 609 women with preeclampsia and 2092 non-preeclamptic controls, we identified 14 variants within nine genes coding for components of the membrane attack complex (MAC, C5b-9) that are associated with preeclampsia. We found two rare missense variants in the C5 gene that predispose to preeclampsia (rs200674959: I1296V, OR (CI95) = 24.13 (1.25-467.43), p value = 0.01 and rs147430470: I330T, OR (CI95) = 22.75 (1.17-440.78), p value = 0.01). In addition, one predisposing rare variant …
Conventional Cytogenetic Analysis Of Solid Tumor Abnormalities: A 25-Year Review Of Proficiency Test Results From The College Of American Pathologists/American College Of Medical Genetics And Genomics Cytogenetics Committee, Rachel K Vanderscheldon, Yang Cao, Et Al.
Conventional Cytogenetic Analysis Of Solid Tumor Abnormalities: A 25-Year Review Of Proficiency Test Results From The College Of American Pathologists/American College Of Medical Genetics And Genomics Cytogenetics Committee, Rachel K Vanderscheldon, Yang Cao, Et Al.
2020-Current year OA Pubs
No abstract provided.
First-In-Human Dose-Escalation Study Of Fianlimab, An Antilymphocyte Activation Gene-3 Antibody, With Cemiplimab In Patients With Advanced Malignancies, Nehal J Lakhani, Haeseong Park, Et Al.
First-In-Human Dose-Escalation Study Of Fianlimab, An Antilymphocyte Activation Gene-3 Antibody, With Cemiplimab In Patients With Advanced Malignancies, Nehal J Lakhani, Haeseong Park, Et Al.
2020-Current year OA Pubs
PURPOSE: Preclinical data indicate that fianlimab (antilymphocyte activation gene-3) plus cemiplimab (anti-PD-1) enhances antitumor activity. Here, we report prespecified final analyses of the dose-escalation part of a first-in-human, phase 1 study (NCT03005782) of fianlimab as monotherapy and in combination with cemiplimab in patients with advanced malignancies.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: Adult patients received 1 to 40 mg/kg of fianlimab plus 350 mg of cemiplimab every 3 weeks (Q3W) across various dose-escalation schedules. Primary objectives were the rate of dose-limiting toxicities, adverse events (including immune mediated), deaths, laboratory abnormalities, and pharmacokinetics. Secondary outcomes were objective response rate, best overall response, duration of …
Changes In Reproductive Health Information-Seeking Behaviors After The Dobbs Decision: Systematic Search Of The Wikimedia Database, Mackenzie Lemieux, Cyrus Zhou, Caroline Cary, Jeannie Kelly
Changes In Reproductive Health Information-Seeking Behaviors After The Dobbs Decision: Systematic Search Of The Wikimedia Database, Mackenzie Lemieux, Cyrus Zhou, Caroline Cary, Jeannie Kelly
2020-Current year OA Pubs
BACKGROUND: After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, confusion followed regarding the legality of abortion in different states across the country. Recent studies found increased Google searches for abortion-related terms in restricted states after the Dobbsv. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision was leaked. As patients and providers use Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation) as a predominant medical information source, we hypothesized that changes in reproductive health information-seeking behavior could be better understood by examining Wikipedia article traffic.
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine trends in Wikipedia usage for abortion and contraception information before and after the Dobbs decision.
METHODS: Page …