anthonyyazdaniml/gliner-biomed-curated-corpus huggingface dataset:
This study investigates the multifunctional bioactivities of pepsin-hydrolyzed jellyfish by-products (Rhopilema hispidum and Lobonema smithii), focusing on their anti-α-glucosidase activity, anti-inflammatory effects, anti-bacterial properties, and ability to inhibit biofilm formation of Staphylococcus aureus. Our findings revealed that jellyfish protein hydrolysates, particularly from Rhopilema hispidum, exhibit significant anti-α-glucosidase activity, surpassing the well-known α-glucosidase inhibitor Acarbose. Furthermore, we demonstrated the anti-inflammatory capabilities of these hydrolysates in suppressing lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced nitric oxide production in murine macrophage cells. This effect was dose-dependent and non-cytotoxic, highlighting the hydrolysate potential in treating inflammation-related conditions. Regarding anti-bacterial activity, pepsin-hydrolyzed jellyfish selectively exhibited a potent effect against S. aureus, including Methicillin-susceptible and Methicillin-resistant strains. This activity was evident at minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of 25 μg/mL for S. aureus ATCC10832, while a modest effect was observed against other Gram-positive strains. The hydrolysates effectively delayed bacterial growth dose-dependently, suggesting their use as alternative agents against bacterial infections. Most notably, pepsin-hydrolyzed jellyfish showed significant anti-biofilm activity against S. aureus. The umbrella section hydrolysate of Rhopilema hispidum was particularly effective, reducing biofilm formation through downregulating the icaA gene, crucial for biofilm development. Furthermore, the hydrolysates modulated the expression of the agrA gene, a key regulator in the pathogenesis of S. aureus. In conclusion, pepsin-hydrolyzed jellyfish protein hydrolysates exhibit promising multifunctional bioactivities, including anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-biofilm properties. These findings suggest their potential application in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical fields, particularly in managing diabetic risks, inflammation, bacterial infections, and combating the biofilm-associated pathogenicity of S. aureus.
Subjective memory complaints (SMCs) are a memory disorder that often precedes mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or Alzheimer's disease (AD). Both individual alpha rhythms and cognitive reserve (CR) represent key features of SMCs and provide useful tools to characterize and predict the course of the disorder. We studied whether older people with SMCs may also present some abnormal resting state electroencephalogram (rsEEG) alpha rhythms, and whether alpha rhythms are associated with CR. To do this, eyes-closed rsEEG were recorded in 68 older people with and without SMCs. The individual alpha indexes alpha/theta transition frequency (TF) and individual alpha frequency peak (IAFp) were computed. TF and IAFp were also used to determine the alpha1, alpha2, and alpha3 power frequency. Results indicated no differences in TF or IAFp between older people with SMCs and controls. The SMCs group showed a reduction in alpha3 power in comparison with controls. Specifically, women with SMCs were characterized by a significant decrease in alpha3 power compared to control women. Furthermore, only in SMCs group, greater CR was associated with slow IAFp. In sum, these results suggest that TF and IAFp are two stable indexes that are not influenced by the presence of SMCs. However, the reduction in alpha3, as observed in women with SMCs, shows an abnormal posterior rsEEG at alpha power. Finally, the compensatory mechanisms of CR appear to interact with the neurophysiological mechanisms that underlie the regulation of alpha rhythms.
Participants who completed study ALX0681-C301 (NCT02553317) with standard of care (plasma exchange \[PE\], corticosteroid and other immunosuppressive agents) or caplacizumab with PE and immunosuppressive agents were enrolled in study LTS16371. Participants upon each recurrence of aTTP in LTS16371 and not meeting any criteria (namely: pregnancy, history of severe and/or serious hypersensitivity reaction to investigational medicinal product \[IMP\], withdrawal before receiving IMP, received more than 1 PE) were treated with caplacizumab initial 10 milligrams (mg) intravenous dose followed by a daily 10 mg subcutaneous injections during the period of PE and for 30 days after stop of PE (and eventually 28-day extension period, if needed). Participants with or without recurrence were followed up twice yearly up to maximum of 36 months in LTS16371.
(1) Background: Diet holds a pivotal position in exacerbating or ameliorating chronic inflammation, which has been implicated in the pathogenesis of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). However, no study has explored the association between dietary inflammatory potential and HG. This study aimed to investigate the potential correlation between following a pro-inflammatory diet and the likelihood of developing HG. (2) Methods: A total of 2033 Chinese pregnant women (mean age: 31.3 ± 3.4 years) were included in this cross-sectional study from April 2021 to September 2022 as part of the China Birth Cohort Study (CBCS). Dietary inflammatory index (DII) scores with 23 food components were constructed through dietary intakes collected via a reliable 108-item semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. HG was defined as a pregnancy-unique quantification of emesis (PUQE) score ≥13 points, severe nausea and vomiting leading to weight loss ≥5%, or being hospitalized for treatment due to the disease. The relationship between DII and HG was conducted utilizing binary logistic regression and restricted cubic spline regression. (3) Results: Overall, 8.2% (n = 167) of study participants had HG. The DII scores ranged from -4.04 to 3.82. After adjusting for potential confounders, individuals with the highest tertile of DII score had a higher risk of HG (OR = 1.65, 95% CI: 1.04, 2.62, Ptrend = 0.032). Such an association was stronger in those with pre-pregnancy overweight/obesity (Pinteraction = 0.018). (4) Conclusions: A higher DII score, which serves as a marker for a diet promoting inflammation, is correlated with an elevated risk of developing HG. This finding suggests that dietary recommendations for HG should focus on minimizing the DII through incorporating foods abundant in anti-inflammatory components.
Determination of PlGF levels. If lower than 100 pg/mL labour will be inducted at the moment of diagnosis. Otherwise standard monitoring will be done with labour induction at 37 weeks.
Patients receive lutetium texaphyrin IV over 5-20 minutes. Patients undergo in vivo tissue assessment by spectrometer at 0, 1, 3, 5, 12, and 24 hours and loop electrical excision procedure (LEEP) at 24 hours after lutetium texaphyrin infusion.
Thorough QT studies with buprenorphine products have demonstrated QT prolongation ≤ 15 msec. This QTc prolongation effect does not appear to be mediated by hERG channels. Based on these two findings, buprenorphine is unlikely to be pro-arrhythmic when used alone in patients without risk factors. The risk of combining buprenorphine with other QT- prolonging agents is not known.

Consider these observations in clinical decisions when prescribing BRIXADI to patients with risk factors such as hypokalemia, bradycardia, recent conversion from atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, digitalis therapy, baseline QT prolongation, subclinical long-QT syndrome, or severe hypomagnesemia. [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)].
FIELD: internal diseases. SUBSTANCE: material containing cytosol with microsomal and mitochondrial fractions of liver is suspended in distilled water at ratio 1:(14-20) and osmotic exchange between suspension obtained and whole blood of patient suffering from acute hepatic insufficiency is performed through semipermeable membrane. Apparatus involved in this procedure contains material-keeping reservoir provided with stirring means and oxygenator, hepatic material suspension and blood transportation means, tubular exchange module with semipermeable membrane, and pipelines ensuring separately feeding blood and suspension into module and subsequent return of treated blood to patient and suspension into reservoir. Membrane has pores passing particles with molecular weight up to 10000-12000. EFFECT: increased efficiency and reliability of artificial liver. 7 cl, 2 dwg, 15 tbl, 2 ex
BACKGROUND: Accumulating studies have shown that tumors are regulated by nerves, and there is abundant nerve infiltration in the tumor microenvironment. Many solid tumors including breast cancer (BRCA) have different degrees of perineural invasion (PNI), which is closely related to the tumor occurrence and progression. However, the regulatory mechanism of PNI in BRCA remains largely unexplored.
METHODS: PNI-related molecular events are analyzed by the RNAseq data of BRCA samples deposited in The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. Extracellular matrix (ECM) components within the tumor microenvironment are analyzed by immunohistochemical staining of α-SMA, Sirius red staining, and Masson trichrome staining. Soft and stiff matrix gels, living cell imaging, and dorsal root ganglion (DRG) coculture assay are used to monitor cancer cell invasiveness towards nerves. Western blotting, qRT-PCR, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay combined with neutralizing antibody and small molecular inhibitors are employed to decode molecular mechanisms.
RESULTS: Comparative analysis that the ECM was significantly associated with PNI status in the TCGA cohort. BRCA samples with higher α-SMA activity, fibrillar collagen, and collagen content had higher frequency of PNI. Compared with soft matrix, BRCA cells cultured in stiff matrix not only displayed higher cell invasiveness to DRG neurons but also had significant neurotrophic effects. Mechanistically, integrin β1 was identified as a functional receptor to the influence of stiff matrix on BRCA cells. Moreover, stiffened matrix-induced activation of integrin β1 transduces FAK-YAP signal cascade, which enhances cancer invasiveness and the neurotrophic effects. In clinical setting, PNI-positive BRCA samples had higher expression of ITGB1, phosphorylated FAK, YAP, and NGF compared with PNI-negative BRCA samples.
CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that stiff matrix induces expression of pro-metastatic and neurotrophic genes through integrin β1-FAK-YAP signals, which finally facilitates PNI in BRCA. Thus, our study provides a new mechanism for PNI in BRCA and highlights nerve-based tumor treatment strategies.
The treatment group receives Risperidone 2 mg per day in the beginning which is increased by 1 mg every day until reaching 4 mg/day; this regimen will be continued for three months. MS14 will be administered at an oral dose of 25-50 mg/kg/day in two divided doses for three months.
Microcapsules are claimed, esp. for use in the living tissues of an organism or for biotechnical purposes. The microcapsules comprise a core (which is esp. spherical) contg. living cells and/or enzymes, and a coat which envelops the core. The coat is composed of several individual layers which are arranged over each other in a radial direction. Each individual layer completely envelopes the core. The individual layers are composed of a network of interwoven macromolecules which form a porous membrane. Neighbouring layers are linked covalently and/or electrostatically to each other. At least one of the individual layers is mechanically stable. The pores of the individual layers in a radical direction together form an outlet. At least one of the individual layers has a mesh width which is at least as big as the diameter of the largest molecules (i) required for maintenance of the cells, (ii) passed to the enzymes and/or (iii) produced by the enzymes. Prepn. of the microcapsules is also claimed. <IMAGE>
Patients receive letrozole PO QD for 21 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo collection of saliva samples. If tumor resection occurs before or after day 22, letrozole administration must occur for a minimum of 14 days and a maximum of 70 days of total treatment.
After having been properly diagnostic as having androgenetic alopecia, through biopsy of the scalp, trichogram and trichoscopy and randomized in the drug active group, thirty women will be subjected to intradermal application (mesotherapy) of minoxidil 0.5%/2ml; ten sessions will be held at weekly intervals. Eight weeks after the last session will be repeated all the tests for comparison of results.
BACKGROUND: Submacular hemorrhage (SMH) is a sight-threatening disorder. Choroidal neovascularization secondary to age-related macular degeneration, polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, trauma, angioid streaks, and pathological myopia are a few important causes. The conventional treatment of massive SMH is vitrectomy with manual removal of the clot with extensive retinectomy with/without tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). The usual dose of subretinal tPA is 10-25 µg.
PURPOSE: To describe a new surgical approach in a case of massive SMH with retinal detachment without retinectomy.
SYNOPSIS: In our case of near total hemorrhagic retinal detachment due to subretinal hemorrhage caused by trauma (road traffic accident), the patient presented with a visual acuity of counting fingers. Core vitrectomy was performed and posterior vitreous detachment was induced. The locations for retinotomy to inject and aspirate subretinal blood were selected at the maximum height of retinal elevation near the arcades. Recombinant tPA (10 µg/0.1 ml concentration; 0.3 ml injected in two locations) was injected subretinally with a 23-G soft tip cannula in the superotemporal and inferonasal quadrant causing subretinal bleb formation. Subsequently, the surgeon waited for approximately 20 min on the table for the liquefaction of the clot. The liquefied blood and tPA were drained with a silicone soft tip. Endolaser was performed at the retinotomy site and 1000cs silicone oil was injected. No signs of toxicity such as vitritis, vasculitis, or retinal necrosis were noted.
HIGHLIGHTS: Our unique technique of high-dose intraoperative subretinal tPA (60 µg) is safe and helpful in rapid clot lysis and recovery of visual acuity. The patient gained a visual acuity of 20/80 from counting fingers after 1 month of surgery and 20/60 after silicone oil removal. A high dose of tPA aids in the immediate aspiration of blood from a small retinotomy. A 23-G soft tip was used instead of a 41-G subretinal cannula to inject a large quantity of subretinal tPA.
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An apparatus, a method, and a computer program product for use in performing, monitoring, and evaluating the performance of therapeutic exercises. The apparatus includes a human-device interface and a motion sensor. In response to movement of the human-device interface, a controller receives motion data from the motion sensor, and transmits the motion data to a computing device. Based on the motion data, the computing device displays a graphical element that depicts the movement. The computing device compares the movement to a target motion, and if the movement matches the target motion, displays a graphical element indicating an exercise is being performed properly. If the movement does not match the target motion, the computing device indicates the exercise is not being performed properly and displays another graphical element indicating how to correct the motion.
1,091,076. Encapsulating liquids. PILOT MAN-NEN-HITSU KABUSHIKI KAISHA. Oct. 21, 1964 [Oct. 21, 1963; Sept. 9, 1964 (2)], No. 43024/64. Heading B8C. [Also in Division G2] Droplets of hydrophilic liquid are encapsulated by preparing a first and a second liquid phase comprising, respectively, a hydrophobic liquid or a solution or dispersion in such a liquid and an hydrophilic liquid or a solution or dispersion in such a liquid, the two liquid phases being substantially immiscible and each comprising a substance which is capable of reacting with a substance in the other phase to form a polymer which is insoluble in both phases, and dispensing the said second liquid phase as droplets in the said first liquid phase to cause a reaction at the interfaces between the phases whereby the hydrophilic liquid droplets are enveloped in a polymer coating. Numerous reactive " couples " are disclosed which react to form condensation type polymers e.g. hydrophobic low molecular compounds or prepolymers having two or more functional groups such as -CNS, -CNO, -CO-Hal, -NH 2 , -SO 2 Cl, epoxy, halogen and chloroformate groups (in the hydrophobic phase) and a hydrophilic compound or prepolymer containing two or more functional groups such as -OH, -NH, -NH 2 , -SH, epoxy or methylol groups (in the hydrophilic phase). In this case the reactants from both phases react to form a polymer at the interfaces. Alternatively, one phase may contain a prepolymer or precondensate and the second phase may contain a polymerization catalyst (either the catalyst or prepolymer being hydrophobic) or the hydrophobic phase may contain a low molecular compound having two or more different functional groups, one being an amino or imino group and the other being an acid chloride or chloroformate group which undergoes selfcondensation in the presence of a hydrogen ion acceptor (e.g. an alkali) which is contained in the hydrophilic phase. Specific examples relate to the encapsulation of hydrophilic liquids containing a dye, a fertilizer composition, a photographic fixing agent, an epoxy resin setting agent, an electrolytic material (NaCl) and water.
PURPOSE:To exactly measure the adult T cell leukemia (ATL) antibody in a specimen with a simple operation by utilizing a complement dependent liposome membrane damage reaction. CONSTITUTION:An antigen associated to ATLV is conjugated via a crosslinking agent with the surface of the liposome contg. lipid and cholesterol as its essential constituting components and a hydrophilic labeling material is sealed into this liposome. Any liposomes which are heretofore used are usable if the liposomes contain the lipid and the cholesterol as the essential constituting components. The stable liposome is liable to be obtd. if the ratio of the lipid and the cholesterol is 1:1. The labeling material to be sealed into the liposome is required to be hydrophilic and to be a material which can be determined when the material is eluted to the outside of the liposome. ATL virus, MT-2, etc., which are subjected to a solubilization treatment by sodium deoxycholate, etc., are used as the antigen associated to ATLV.
The same participants from Part 1 will be administered a monthly dose of tafenoquine (600 mg total, given as 300 mg split over 2 days) for two consecutive months. This monthly dose of 600 mg tafenoquine is designated the "low" monthly tafenoquine dose.
Study participants randomized to the intervention arm will be provided with a FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitor (FGM) system to use for 16 weeks in Phase 1. Study participants will receive one training session on proper use of the FGM and encouraged to test at least 4 times per day: fasting and post-meals. Participants will also receive six diabetes self-management education (DSME) sessions, consisting of four individual in-clinic sessions and two telephone sessions.
FIELD: genetic engineering, molecular biology. SUBSTANCE: protein chimeric receptor has intracellular and extracellular compartments. Invention describes intracellular compartment with human and porcine amino acid sequence Syk given in description. Intracellular compartment is able to transfer signal to receptor of disruption of signal-associated cell-target or infectious agent of target. Extracellular compartment has region CD 4 binding with HIV envelope. Invention presents DNA encoding protein chimeric receptor. Invention ensures to switch over the potential that recognizes targets by cells of immune system and direct its to antigen that is recognized by extrecellular compartment of antibody. EFFECT: protein and DNA indicated above, valuable biological properties. 3 cl, 19 dwg
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Smoking is a major contributor to global oral cancer cases, necessitating urgent intervention. FOXD1, involved in developmental processes and various cancers, shows promise as a prognostic marker in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). This study investigates the impact of waterpipe smoke condensate (WPSC) on OSCC, focusing on FOXD1 role in inducing epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and metastasis.
METHODS: The study involved using OSCC cells treated with WPSC to evaluate their proliferation, colony formation, gene expression, and protein levels. The researchers also explored the clinical relevance of their findings using online databases to analyze FOXD1 expression in cancer tissues and its correlation with clinicopathological features and patient survival. Additionally, in silico tools were employed for functional analysis, pathway enrichment, and network exploration.
RESULTS: The study found that WPSC increased the expression of FOXD1 in OSCC cells, which led to increased cell growth. The study also showed that FOXD1 plays a critical role in the EMT process induced by WPSC, as evidenced by changes in the expression of EMT-related genes and proteins. Clinical analysis revealed that FOXD1 was significantly associated with more aggressive tumor features and poorer prognosis in cancer patients.
CONCLUSION: The study highlights FOXD1 as a key player in OSCC pathogenesis and a potential prognostic marker and therapeutic target, particularly when influenced by WPSC exposure. Further research is needed to explore FOXD1 molecular mechanisms and clinical implications to enhance OSCC treatment strategies.
An antiemetic effect was observed in animal studies with thiothixene; since this effect may also occur in man, it is possible that thiothixene may mask signs of overdosage of toxic drugs and may obscure conditions such as intestinal obstruction and brain tumor.

In consideration of the known capability of thiothixene and certain other psychotropic drugs to precipitate convulsions, extreme caution should be used in patients with a history of convulsive disorders or those in a state of alcohol withdrawal, since it may lower the convulsive threshold. Although thiothixene potentiates the actions of the barbiturates, the dosage of the anticonvulsant therapy should not be reduced when thiothixene is administered concurrently.

Though exhibiting rather weak anticholinergic properties, thiothixene should be used with caution in patients who might be exposed to extreme heat or who are receiving atropine or related drugs.

Use with caution in patients with cardiovascular disease.

Caution as well as careful adjustment of the dosages is indicated when thiothixene is used in conjunction with other CNS depressants.

Also, careful observation should be made for pigmentary retinopathy, and lenticular pigmentation (fine lenticular pigmentation has been noted in a small number of patients treated with thiothixene for prolonged periods). Blood dyscrasias (agranulocytosis, pancytopenia, thrombocytopenic purpura), and liver damage (jaundice, biliary stasis), have been reported with related drugs.

Antipsychotic drugs, including thiothixene3, elevate prolactin levels; the elevation persists during chronic administration. Tissue culture experiments indicate that approximately one-third of human breast cancers are prolactin dependent in vitro, a factor of potential importance if the prescription of these drugs is contemplated in a patient with a previously detected breast cancer. Although disturbances such as galactorrhea, amenorrhea, gynecomastia, and impotence have been reported, the clinical significance of elevated serum prolactin levels is unknown for most patients. An increase in mammary neoplasms has been found in rodents after chronic administration of antipsychotic drugs. Neither clinical studies nor epidemiologic studies conducted to date, however, have shown an association between chronic administration of these drugs and mammary tumorigenesis; the available evidence is considered too limited to be conclusive at this time.