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Effect of long-wave UV radiation on mouse melanoma: an in vitro and in vivo study

The skin cancer incidence has increased substantially over the past decades and the role of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the etiology of skin cancer is well established. Ultraviolet B radiation (280–320 nm) is commonly considered as the more harmful part of the UV-spectrum due to its DNA-damaging potential and well-known carcinogenic effects. Ultraviolet A radiation (320–400 nm) is still regarded as a relatively low health hazard. However, UVA radiation is the predominant component in sunlight, constituting more than 90% of the environmentally relevant solar ultraviolet radiation. In the light of the recent scientific evidence, UVA has been shown to have genotoxic and immunologic effects, and it has been proposed that UVA plays a significant role in the development of skin cancer. Due to the popularity of skin tanning lamps, which emit high intensity UVA radiation and because of the prolonged sun tanning periods with the help of effective UVB blockers, the potential deleterious effects of UVA has emerged as a source of concern for public health. The possibility that UV radiation may affect melanoma metastasis has not been addressed before. UVA radiation can modulate various cellular processes, some of which might affect the metastatic potential of melanoma cells. The aim of the present study was to investigate the possible role of UVA irradiation on the metastatic capacity of mouse melanoma both in vitro and in vivo. The in vitro part of the study dealt with the enhancement of the intercellular interactions occurring either between tumor cells or between tumor cells and endothelial cells after UVA irradiation. The use of the mouse melanoma/endothelium in vitro model showed that a single-dose of UVA to melanoma cells causes an increase in melanoma cell adhesiveness to non-irradiated endothelium after 24-h irradiation. Multiple-dose irradiation of melanoma cells already increased adhesion at a 1-h time-point, which suggests the possible cumulative effect of multiple doses of UVA irradiation. This enhancement of adhesiveness might lead to an increase in binding tumor cells to the endothelial lining of vasculature in various internal organs if occurring also in vivo. A further novel observation is that UVA induced both decline in the expression of E-cadherin adhesion molecule and increase in the expression of the N-cadherin adhesion molecule. In addition, a significant
Hierarchically order porous lotus shaped nano-structured MnO2 through MnCO3: chelate mediated growth and shape dependent improved catalytic activity

Design of hierarchical nanostructures towards a specific morphology is an important research area due to their shape dependent properties. Here, 3D hierarchically assembled lotus shaped porous MnO2 is synthesized using a simple aqueous solution based chelating agent (citric acid) mediated growth of MnCO3 followed by calcination at 350 °C. MnCO3 in other shapes, such as rods, spheres and nano-aggregates, is also synthesized just by varying the chelating agents. It is observed that the geometry and strength of the chelating ligands has a crucial role in the controlled shape selective synthesis and based on this a probable chelating agent driven formation mechanism is discussed. The synthesized porous MnO2 shapes exhibit excellent shape dependent catalytic oxidation of α-pinene to verbenone using molecular oxygen as the oxidant. The lotus shaped porous MnO2 shows superior activity, with 94% conversion of α-pinene and 87% selectivity of verbenone, to that of other MnO2 shapes. The activity is reasonably high compared to heterogeneous as well as homogeneous catalysts reported in the literature and bulk MnO2 with respect to both their conversion and selectivity. The synthesized lotus shaped MnO2 also showed good catalytic activity towards oxidation of allylic compounds to corresponding ene–ones using molecular oxygen as oxidant and is reusable.
Refinement of the crystal and molecular structure of 1,2,4‐triazole (C2H3N3) at low temperature

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Dual Photocatalytic Pathways of Trichloroacetate Degradation on TiO2: Effects of Nanosized Platinum Deposits on Kinetics and Mechanism

The effects of nanosized platinum deposits, dioxygen, and electron donors on the kinetics and mechanism of trichloroacetate (TCA) degradation in UV-illuminated TiO2 suspensions are described. Although platinization has been a routine method of TiO2 modification, its effects on photocatalytic reaction mechanisms in pollutant degradation need to be fully understood. By selecting TCA as a model compound, we demonstrated that the presence of Pt deposits (typical diameters of 1−2 nm) on TiO2 markedly changed its mechanism of photocatalytic degradation. TCA degraded photocatalytically in the presence or absence of dioxygen, which proposed that two mechanistic pathways (oxic vs anoxic) were operative. While the anoxic path was not important on bare TiO2, it became dominant on the platinized TiO2 surface. It is suggested that the platinum surface stabilized the reactive intermediates (e.g., dichlorocarbene) and subsequently changed the mechanistic pathway of TCA degradation. Therefore, the introduction of dioxyge.
Improved oral bioavailability of novel Antithrombotic S002-333 via chitosan coated liposomes: A pharmacokinetic assessment

S002-333, a novel anti-thrombotic agent, exhibits excellent platelet mediated antithrombotic action and subsequently has no effect on the coagulation cascade. However, its oral bioavailability is hampered due to inherent low aqueous solubility. In order to circumvent this issue, chitosan coated liposomes were prepared by an ethanol injection method. S002-333 loaded liposomes (CH-LIP-F9) were reproduced with homogeneous particle sizes. The liposomal formulation was characterized with respect to size and surface morphology by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The optimized formulation exhibited spherical shapes with a nano-metric size (249.64 ± 10.36 nm). The percentage entrapment efficiency (% EE) offered by the various developed formulations was found to be in the range between 72.36 ± 1.76 and 76.87 ± 2.32%. An in vitro release experiment demonstrated prolonged release of S002-333 from the optimized liposomal formulation. A cytotoxicity study represented that both blank liposomes (BLK-LIP) as well as the drug bearing liposomal formulation displayed negligible toxicity towards Caco-2 cells. The results of a pharmacokinetic study indicated that liposomal formulation significantly enhanced oral absorption of S002-333 in rats (AUC0–t; 7016.02 ± 128.96 h ng mL−1) compared to its aqueous suspension (AUC0–t; 2382.02 ± 77.17 h ng mL−1). These results together elicited that the developed liposomal formulation would improve preclinical and clinical application of S002-333.
Indirect interaction of inclusions in mixed membranes

Colloidal inclusions like embedded proteins disturb the homogeneity of the lipid mixtures which form membranes. The induced concentration deviations generate an indirect attractive force between the inclusions. This force is investigated using an analytical method and Monte Carlo simulations for a lattice model. The interaction energy was found to be attractive and strong enough to cause aggregation of the membrane inclusions.
Electron beam-induced deposition of platinum from Pt(CO)2Cl2 and Pt(CO)2Br2

Two platinum precursors, Pt(CO)2Cl2 and Pt(CO)2Br2, were designed for focused electron beam-induced deposition (FEBID) with the aim of producing platinum deposits of higher purity than those deposited from commercially available precursors. In this work, we present the first deposition experiments in a scanning electron microscope (SEM), wherein series of pillars were successfully grown from both precursors. The growth of the pillars was studied as a function of the electron dose and compared to deposits grown from the commercially available precursor MeCpPtMe3. The composition of the deposits was determined using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and compared to the composition of deposits from MeCpPtMe3, as well as deposits made in an ultrahigh-vacuum (UHV) environment. A slight increase in metal content and a higher growth rate are achieved in the SEM for deposits from Pt(CO)2Cl2 compared to MeCpPtMe3. However, deposits made from Pt(CO)2Br2 show slightly less metal content and a lower growth rate compared to MeCpPtMe3. With both Pt(CO)2Cl2 and Pt(CO)2Br2, a marked difference in composition was found between deposits made in the SEM and deposits made in UHV. In addition to Pt, the UHV deposits contained halogen species and little or no carbon, while the SEM deposits contained only small amounts of halogen species but high carbon content. Results from this study highlight the effect that deposition conditions can have on the composition of deposits created by FEBID.
Glechoma curviflora Volatile Oil from Palestine: Chemical Composition and Neuroprotective, Antimicrobial, and Cyclooxygenase Inhibitory Activities

The rise of the emergence of microbial resistance of antibiotics, the dangerous side effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and noncompetent medications of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative diseases prompt scientists to search for phytochemicals that could be utilized in the remedy of lethal diseases. Glechoma curviflora (Boiss.) Kuntze (Nepeta curviflora) is a medicinal herb growing in the eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea Basin and is widely consumed as a tea. The leaves of this plant have been traditionally used for the treatment of various infectious diseases. The current research was designed to identify the chemical composition of Glechoma curviflora (Boiss.) essential oil (EO) and to assess its antibacterial, antifungal, and cyclooxygenase inhibitory activities and the biophysical gating effect on AMPA receptors. Twenty phytochemicals were identified from G. curviflora leaves and flowers EO amounting to almost 100% of the total constituents using GC-MS technique, of which 1,6-dimethylspiro[4.5]decane (27.51%) 1, caryophyllene oxide (20.08%) 2, and β-caryophyllene (18.28%) 3 were the main constituents. The biophysical properties' effect from the plant extract on various AMPA-type receptors expressed in Human Embryonic Kidney (HEK293) cells was assessed by exploiting the whole-cell patch-clamp technique. Microdilution assay was adopted for assessing the antimicrobial property against eight virulent microbial strains whilst the cyclooxygenase inhibition effect was accomplished utilizing COX inhibitory screening colorimetric assay G. curviflora EO displayed potent activity against P. aeruginosa (MIC = 1.25 μg/mL), S. sonnei (MIC = 3.12 μg/mL), and E. coli (MIC = 1.25 μg/mL), compared with ciprofloxacin (positive control) and potent antibacterial activity against S. aureus, MRSA, S. sonnei, E. coli, and P. aeruginosa compared to Ampicillin (2nd positive control). It also showed anti-Candida (MIC = 6.25 μg/mL) and antimold (MIC = 3.125 μg/mL) activities compared with fluconazole (antifungal positive control). Likewise, our results showed an inhibition and biophysical impact of G. curviflora on all AMPARs subunits.
Baseline Motor Impairment Predicts Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Combined with Physical Therapy-Induced Improvement in Individuals with Chronic Stroke

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can enhance the effect of conventional therapies in post-stroke neurorehabilitation. The ability to predict an individual's potential for tDCS-induced recovery may permit rehabilitation providers to make rational decisions about who will be a good candidate for tDCS therapy. We investigated the clinical and biological characteristics which might predict tDCS plus physical therapy effects on upper limb motor recovery in chronic stroke patients. A cohort of 80 chronic stroke individuals underwent ten to fifteen sessions of tDCS plus physical therapy. The sensorimotor function of the upper limb was assessed by means of the upper extremity section of the Fugl-Meyer scale (UE-FM), before and after treatment. A backward stepwise regression was used to assess the effect of age, sex, time since stroke, brain lesion side, and basal level of motor function on UE-FM improvement after treatment. Following the intervention, UE-FM significantly improved (p < 0.05), and the magnitude of the change was clinically important (mean 6.2 points, 95% CI: 5.2–7.4). The baseline level of UE-FM was the only significant predictor (R2 = 0.90, F(1, 76) = 682.80, p < 0.001) of tDCS response. These findings may help to guide clinical decisions according to the profile of each patient. Future studies should investigate whether stroke severity affects the effectiveness of tDCS combined with physical therapy.
Essential Oil Constituents of Leaves and Fruits of Pinus eldarica Medw

Abstract The composition of the essential oils of leaves and fruits of Pinus eldarica Medw. was analyzed by GC and GC/MS. The main constituents of the leaf oil were germacrene D (26.6%), β-caryophyllene (17.1%), α-pinene (11.8%), α-pinene (7.9%), elemicin (4.3%) and α-humulene (4.2%). Major components of the fruit oil were β-caryophyllene (34.0%), α-pinene (16.3%), longifolene (10.5%), α-humulene (6.4%), ω-3-carene (6.3%) and β-pinene (3.8%).
The role of imaging in head and neck cancer: An overview of different imaging modalities in primary diagnosis and staging of the disease

Radiology has an essential role in diagnosis, staging, and management in all subspecialties related to oncology. It has a broad utility from its use as an initial screening tool for cancer detection, followed by staging and surveillance of disease as well as the delivery of appropriate treatment regimens. In order to plan a treatment, the use of different modalities of radiological imaging are a key factor for pre-treatment planning and staging of the extent of disease in accordance with tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) system for highly conformal treatments, such as brachytherapy (BT). In this work, we present an overview of main modalities of imaging and principles of their application especially in head and neck cancer, with its diagnosis, treatment, follow-up with post-treatment changes, and overall management.
Widefield Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Diabetic Retinopathy

Purpose To summarize the role of widefield optical coherence tomography angiography (WF-OCTA) in diabetic retinopathy (DR), extending from the acquisition strategies to the main clinical findings. Methods A PubMed-based search was carried out using the terms “Diabetic retinopathy”, “optical coherence tomography angiography”, “widefield imaging”, and “ultra-widefield imaging”. All studies published in English up to August 2020 were reviewed. Results WF-OCTA can be obtained with different approaches, offering advantages over traditional imaging in the study of nonperfusion areas (NPAs) and neovascularization (NV). Quantitative estimates and topographic distribution of NPA and NV are useful for treatment monitoring and artificial intelligence-based approaches. Curvature, segmentation, and motion artifacts should be assessed when using WF-OCTA. Conclusions WF-OCTA harbors interesting potential in DR because of its noninvasiveness and capability of objective metrics of retinal vasculature. Further studies will facilitate the migration from traditional imaging to WF-OCTA in both the research and clinical practice fields.
Octanol−Air Partition Coefficient for Describing Particle/Gas Partitioning of Aromatic Compounds in Urban Air

Atmospheric concentrations and particle/gas partition coefficients were measured for PAHs, PCBs, and PCNs in urban Chicago during February/March 1995. Average (n = 15) concentrations (pg m-3) were ΣPAH = 58 000, ΣPCB = 350, and ΣPCN = 68. The partitioning of these compounds between the particle phase and the gas phase was investigated and compared to the adsorption (Junge−Pankow) model, which utilizes the subcooled liquid vapor pressure as a fitting parameter, and the KOA absorption model. The KOA model was able to resolve differences between ortho-chlorine substituted groups of PCBs which correlations against were not able to explain. Partitioning of PCNs was also well described by the KOA model. For PAHs, sorption onto particles agreed with both models when the wind was predominantly from the SW sector. When air was sampled from the NE sector, PAHs showed enrichments in the particle phase relative to the chlorinated aromatics in log−log plots of the particle/gas partition coefficient, KP versus Enrich m.
Ruthenium Complexes as Anticancer Agents: A Brief History and Perspectives

Abstract Platinum (Pt)-based anticancer drugs such as cisplatin have been used to treat various cancers. However, they have some limitations including poor selectivity and toxicity towards normal cells and increasing chemoresistance. Therefore, there is a need for novel metallo-anticancers, which has not been met for decades. Since the initial introduction of ruthenium (Ru) polypyridyl complex, a number of attempts at structural evolution have been conducted to improve efficacy. Among them, half-sandwich Ru-arene complexes have been the most prominent as an anticancer platform. Such complexes have clearly shown superior anticancer profiles such as increased selectivity toward cancer cells and ameliorating toxicity against normal cells compared to existing Pt-based anticancers. Currently, several Ru complexes are under human clinical trials. For improvement in selectivity and toxicity associated with chemotherapy, Ru complexes as photodynamic therapy (PDT), and photoactivated chemotherapy (PACT), which can selectively activate prodrug moieties in a specific region, have also been investigated. With all these studies on these interesting entities, new metallo-anticancer drugs to at least partially replace existing Pt-based anticancers are anticipated. This review covers a brief description of Ru-based anticancer complexes and perspectives.
Detection of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae strains harboring carbapenemase, beta-lactamase and quinolone resistance genes in intensive care unit patients

Aim: Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CR-Kp) strains are important nosocomial pathogens worldwide. In this study, we aimed to reveal the antibiotic resistance of clinical CR-Kp strains and determine the presence of KPC, OXA-48, VIM and IMP carbapenemase genes. CTX-M-1, TEM-1, SHV-1 extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) genes, qnrA, qnrB, qnrS plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance genes and sul1 and sul2 sulfonamide resistance genes provided molecular epidemiological data. Methods: A total of 175 K. pneumoniae strains were isolated from clinical samples of patients hospitalised in an intensive care unit (ICU) betweent April and October 2017. The strains were identified with conventional methods, with VITEK 2 (BioMerieux, France) and MALDI-TOF MS (Bruker, USA). Antimicrobial susceptibilities were tested using the disc-diffusion method and E-test (BioMerieux, France). Antimicrobial resistance genes were investigated via real-time PCR in strains identified as CR-Kp. Results: High frequencies of blaTEM-1 (86.36%), blaSHV-1 (86.36%), and blaCTX-M-1 (95.45%) genes were found in CR-Kp strains. Morever, all three ESBL genes coexisted in 77.3% of all strains. blaKPC was detected in 12 (54.55%) of the strains, and 4 of them which had an MIC> 16 μg/mL to imipenem showed blaOXA-48 positivity as well. The qnrS gene determinant (86.36%) had the highest frequency, and strains carrying qnrA showed higher MICs for ciprofloxacin. Conclusion: CR-Kp strains are able to develop different antimicrobial resistance patterns according to regional changes in antimicrobial therapeutic policies. Thus, it is important to monitor the regional molecular epidemiological data for efficient treatment.
Phase separation in electrospun nanofibers controlled by crystallization induced self-assembly

Nanofibers from poly(lactic acid) (PLA) homopolymer and poly(p-dioxanone)-b-poly(ethylene glycol) multi-block copolymer (PPDO-b-PEG) with different phase separation morphologies depending on the crystallization induced self-assembly of PPDO-b-PEG are prepared by single spinneret electrospinning. Mixing solvents of chloroform–dimethyl formamide (CHCl3–DMF) with different compositions are used for controlling the crystallization of the PPDO block and therefore the phase separation in the obtained nanofibers. The crystallization of the PPDO block has a very important influence on the morphology of the PPDO-b-PEG nanoparticles in the spinning solution. In spinning solutions with low DMF content, nanoparticles with irregular shapes and non-compact inner structures are formed because the degree of crystallization of the PPDO block is relatively low, and a discontinuous sea-island phase separation is formed in the obtained electrospun nanofibers. Meanwhile, in spinning solutions with high DMF content, the copolymer can form flake-like nanoparticles with a relatively high degree of crystallization. The flake-like shape favors compact aggregation of the PPDO phase during formation of the nanofibers, and a continuous core–shell phase separation of the nanofibers is obtained.
Anisotropic wet-chemical etching of silicon pits, peaks, principles, pyramids and particles

Anisotropic wet-chemical etching is a key technology in the fabrication of sensors and actuators because it is fast and cheap. However, the exact nature of the etching process is still unclear. A deeper understanding of the physical chemistry of the etch process is sought by investigating the thermodynamics and chemistry, the difference in underetch rate of apparently identical structures, typical surface structures and finally by computer simulation of the etch rate plot.