bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Contralateral breast cancer risk in patients with ductal carcinoma in situ and invasive breast cancer
Authors: Giardiello Daniele , Kramer Iris , Hooning Maartje J. , Hauptmann Michael , Lips Esther H. , Sawyer Elinor , Thompson Alastair M. , de Munck Linda , Siesling Sabine , Wesseling Jelle , Steyerberg Ewout W. , Schmidt Marjanka K. 
Published: November 2020

AbstractWe aimed to assess contralateral breast cancer (CBC) risk in patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) compared with invasive breast cancer (BC). Women diagnosed with DCIS (N = 28,003) or stage I–III BC (N = 275,836) between 1989 and 2017 were identified from the nationwide Netherlands Cancer Registry. Cumulative incidences were estimated, accounting for competing risks, and hazard ratios (HRs) for metachronous invasive CBC. To evaluate effects of adjuvant systemic therapy and screening, separate analyses were performed for stage I BC without adjuvant systemic therapy and by mode of first BC detection. Multivariable models including clinico-pathological and treatment data were created to assess CBC risk prediction performance in DCIS patients. The 10-year cumulative incidence of invasive CBC was 4.8% for DCIS patients (CBC = 1334). Invasive CBC risk was higher in DCIS patients compared with invasive BC overall (HR = 1.10, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.04–1.17), and lower compared with stage I BC without adjuvant systemic therapy (HR = 0.87; 95% CI = 0.82–0.92). In patients diagnosed ≥2011, the HR for invasive CBC was 1.38 (95% CI = 1.35–1.68) after screen-detected DCIS compared with screen-detected invasive BC, and was 2.14 (95% CI = 1.46–3.13) when not screen-detected. The C-index was 0.52 (95% CI = 0.50–0.54) for invasive CBC prediction in DCIS patients. In conclusion, CBC risks are low overall. DCIS patients had a slightly higher risk of invasive CBC compared with invasive BC, likely explained by the risk-reducing effect of (neo)adjuvant systemic therapy among BC patients. For support of clinical decision making more information is needed to differentiate CBC risks among DCIS patients.
Challenges and translational considerations of mesenchymal stem/stromal cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease
Authors: Fričová Dominika , Korchak Jennifer A. , Zubair Abba C. 
Published: November 2020

AbstractParkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease characterized by the progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta and the presence of Lewy bodies, which gives rise to motor and non-motor symptoms. Unfortunately, current therapeutic strategies for PD merely treat the symptoms of the disease, only temporarily improve the patients’ quality of life, and are not sufficient for completely alleviating the symptoms. Therefore, cell-based therapies have emerged as a novel promising therapeutic approach in PD treatment. Mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) have arisen as a leading contender for cell sources due to their regenerative and immunomodulatory capabilities, limited ethical concerns, and low risk of tumor formation. Although several studies have shown that MSCs have the potential to mitigate the neurodegenerative pathology of PD, variabilities in preclinical and clinical trials have resulted in inconsistent therapeutic outcomes. In this review, we strive to highlight the sources of variability in studies using MSCs in PD therapy, including MSC sources, the use of autologous or allogenic MSCs, dose, delivery methods, patient factors, and measures of clinical outcome. Available evidence indicates that while the use of MSCs in PD has largely been promising, conditions need to be standardized so that studies can be effectively compared with one another and experimental designs can be improved upon, such that this body of science can continue to move forward.
Exclusive enteral nutrition mediates gut microbial and metabolic changes that are associated with remission in children with Crohn’s disease
Authors: Diederen Kay , Li Jia V. , Donachie Gillian E. , de Meij Tim G. , de Waart Dirk R. , Hakvoort Theodorus B. M. , Kindermann Angelika , Wagner Josef , Auyeung Victoria , te Velde Anje A. , Heinsbroek Sigrid E. M. , Benninga Marc A. , Kinross James , Walker Alan W. , de Jonge Wouter J. , Seppen Jurgen 
Published: November 2020

AbstractA nutritional intervention, exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) can induce remission in patients with pediatric Crohn’s disease (CD). We characterized changes in the fecal microbiota and metabolome to identify the mechanism of EEN. Feces of 43 children were collected prior, during and after EEN. Microbiota and metabolites were analyzed by 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing and NMR. Selected metabolites were evaluated in relevant model systems. Microbiota and metabolome of patients with CD and controls were different at all time points. Amino acids, primary bile salts, trimethylamine and cadaverine were elevated in patients with CD. Microbiota and metabolome differed between responders and non-responders prior to EEN. EEN decreased microbiota diversity and reduced amino acids, trimethylamine and cadaverine towards control levels. Patients with CD had reduced microbial metabolism of bile acids that partially normalized during EEN. Trimethylamine and cadaverine inhibited intestinal cell growth. TMA and cadaverine inhibited LPS-stimulated TNF-alpha and IL-6 secretion by primary human monocytes. A diet rich in free amino acids worsened inflammation in the DSS model of intestinal inflammation. Trimethylamine, cadaverine, bile salts and amino acids could play a role in the mechanism by which EEN induces remission. Prior to EEN, microbiota and metabolome are different between responders and non-responders.
Efficacy and safety of direct oral anticoagulants for secondary prevention of cancer associated thrombosis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Desai Ruchi , Koipallil Gautam Krishna , Thomas Nelson , Mhaskar Rahul , Visweshwar Nathan , Laber Damian , Patel Ankita , Jaglal Michael 
Published: November 2020

AbstractDirect oral anticoagulants (DOACs) may be good alternatives to low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) or vitamin K antagonists (VKA) for treatment of cancer associated thrombosis (CAT). We conducted a meta-analysis of ten randomized clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy and safety of DOACs in patients with CAT. All had study populations composed in entirety or in part of patients with CAT. The primary outcome (efficacy) was recurrent VTE and the secondary outcomes (safety outcomes) included major bleeding, clinically relevant non-major bleeding (CRNMB), and all bleeding (major bleeding + CRNMB). Participants treated with DOACs had lower risk of recurrent VTE, overall (RR 0.63; 95% CI 0.51–0.79; p < 0.0001), compared to LMWH (RR 0.57; 95% CI 0.40–0.83; p = 0.003), but not compared to VKA (RR 0.69; 95% CI 0.44–1.06; p = 0.09). Compared to LMWH, DOACs showed no difference in major bleeding risk (RR 1.31; 95% CI 0.78–2.18; p = 0.31), though had higher risk of CRNMB (RR 1.60; 95% CI 1.13–2.26; p = 0.008) and all bleeding (RR 1.49; 95% CI 1.10–2.01; p = 0.010). These results indicate that DOACs are more effective than LMWH for prevention of recurrent VTE with CAT though carry an increased risk for non-major bleeding compared to standard of care, LMWH.
Perioperative anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents treatment in patients undergoing vitrectomy for complicated proliferative diabetic retinopathy: a network meta-analysis
Authors: Wang Dong-yue , Zhao Xin-yu , Zhang Wen-fei , Meng Li-hui , Chen You-xin 
Published: November 2020

AbstractCurrently, controversies regarding the optimal time-point of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) pretreatment before pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) still exist. To clarify this, we conducted a network meta-analysis, 26 randomized controlled trials including 1806 PDR patients were included. Compared with the sham group, performing anti-VEGF injection at preoperative (Pre-Op) 6 to 14 days could significantly improve post-operative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and decrease the incidence of recurrent vitreous hemorrhage (VH). Meanwhile, it could significantly reduce the duration of surgery. Performing anti-VEGF injection at Pre-Op more than 14 days, 6 to 14 days or 1 to 5 days could significantly reduce the incidence of intra-operative bleeding, while no significant benefit existed at the end of PPV (P > 0.05). No significant difference existed between all those strategies and sham group in reducing the rate of silicone oil tamponade. Based on currently available evidence, performing the anti-VEGF pretreatment at pre-operative 6 to 14 days showed best efficacy in improving post-operative BCVA, reducing the duration of surgery and incidence of recurrent VH, it also achieves satisfactory effect in reducing the incidence of intra-operative bleeding.
Generation of focusing ion beams by magnetized electron sheath acceleration
Authors: Weichman K. , Santos J. J. , Fujioka S. , Toncian T. , Arefiev A. V. 
Published: November 2020

AbstractWe present the first 3D fully kinetic simulations of laser driven sheath-based ion acceleration with a kilotesla-level applied magnetic field. The application of a strong magnetic field significantly and beneficially alters sheath based ion acceleration and creates two distinct stages in the acceleration process associated with the time-evolving magnetization of the hot electron sheath. The first stage delivers dramatically enhanced acceleration, and the second reverses the typical outward-directed topology of the sheath electric field into a focusing configuration. The net result is a focusing, magnetic field-directed ion source of multiple species with strongly enhanced energy and number. The predicted improvements in ion source characteristics are desirable for applications and suggest a route to experimentally confirm magnetization-related effects in the high energy density regime. We additionally perform a comparison between 2D and 3D simulation geometry, on which basis we predict the feasibility of observing magnetic field effects under experimentally relevant conditions.
Weighted miRNA co-expression networks analysis identifies circulating miRNA predicting overall survival in hepatocellular carcinoma patients
Authors: Pascut Devis , Pratama Muhammad Yogi , Gilardi Francesca , Giuffrè Mauro , Crocè Lory Saveria , Tiribelli Claudio 
Published: November 2020

AbstractThe weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) has been used to explore gene expression datasets by constructing biological networks based on the likelihood expression profile among genes. In recent years, WGCNA found application in biomarker discovery studies, including miRNA. Serum samples from 20 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) were profiled through miRNA 3.0 gene array and miRNAs biomarker candidates were identified through WGCNA. Results were validated by qRT-PCR in 102 HCC serum samples collected at diagnosis. WGCNA identified 16 miRNA modules, nine of them were significantly associated with the clinical characteristics of the patient. The Red module had a significant negative correlation with patients Survival (− 0.59, p = 0.007) and albumin (− 0.52, p = 0.02), and a positive correlation with PCR (0.61, p = 0.004) and alpha-fetoprotein (0.51, p = 0.02). In the red module, 16 circulating miRNAs were significantly associated with patient survival. MiR-3185 and miR-4507 were identified as predictors of patient survival after the validation phase. At diagnosis, high expression of circulating miR-3185 and miR-4507 identifies patients with longer survival (HR 2.02, 95% CI 1.10–3.73, p = 0.0086, and HR of 1.75, 95% CI 1.02–3.02, p = 0.037, respectively). Thought a WGCNA we identified miR-3185 and miR-4507 as promising candidate biomarkers predicting a longer survival in HCC patients.
Blue to yellow emission from (Ga,In)/GaN quantum wells grown on pixelated silicon substrate
Authors: Damilano Benjamin , Portail Marc , Frayssinet Eric , Brändli Virginie , Faure Florian , Largeron Christophe , Cooper David , Feuillet Guy , Turover Daniel 
Published: November 2020

AbstractIt is shown that substrate pixelisation before epitaxial growth can significantly impact the emission color of semiconductor heterostructures. The wavelength emission from InxGa1−xN/GaN quantum wells can be shifted from blue to yellow simply by reducing the mesa size from 90 × 90 µm2 to 10 × 10 µm2 of the patterned silicon used as the substrate. This color shift is mainly attributed to an increase of the quantum well thickness when the mesa size decreases. The color is also affected, in a lesser extent, by the trench width between the mesas. Cathodoluminescence hyperspectral imaging is used to map the wavelength emission of the InxGa1−xN/GaN quantum wells. Whatever the mesa size is, the wavelength emission is red-shifted at the mesa edges due to a larger quantum well thickness and In composition.
Concentration-driven phase transition and self-assembly in drying droplets of diluting whole blood
Authors: Pal Anusuya , Gope Amalesh , Obayemi John D. , Iannacchione Germano S. 
Published: November 2020

AbstractMulti-colloidal systems exhibit a variety of structural and functional complexity owing to their ability to interact amongst different components into self-assembled structures. This paper presents experimental confirmations that reveal an interesting sharp phase transition during the drying state and in the dried film as a function of diluting concentrations ranging from 100% (undiluted whole blood) to 12.5% (diluted concentrations). An additional complementary contact angle measurement exhibits a monotonic decrease with a peak as a function of drying. This peak is related to a change in visco-elasticity that decreases with dilution, and disappears at the dilution concentration for the observed phase transition equivalent to 62% (v/v). This unique behavior is clearly commensurate with the optical image statistics and morphological analysis; and it is driven by the decrease in the interactions between various components within this bio-colloid. The implications of these phenomenal systems may address many open-ended questions of complex hierarchical structures.
Effects of topical mechanical stability on the formation of Masquelet membrane in a rabbit radial defect model
Authors: Xie Jie , Liu Donghao , Wang Haoyi , Long Haitao , Zhu Yong , Hu Yihe , Zeng Min 
Published: November 2020

AbstractThe exact mechanism of Masquelet technique is unknown. This study intends to explore the effects of topical mechanical stability on the formation of Masquelet membrane. Segmental radius shaft defect was created in all rabbits, which were filled with polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) in Non-fixation group, and with PMMA fixed with plates in Fixation group, and subjected to no disposal in control group. The topical stability of PMMA and plates were monitored via X-ray and mechanical test. And the membranes were excised for further Histological, IHC and Western-Blotting analysis 4 and 6 weeks post-operatively. X-ray revealed no sign of plates loosening, or shift of PMMA. Mechanical tests revealed superior topical stability by plates. Pathological examinations suggested that vascularized and osteogenic membranes were formed around PMMA. IHC and Western-Blotting analysis revealed that both Fixation and Non-fixation group exerted significant effects on the expression of Ki67, COL I, and CD31 positive cells, as well as the protein expression of osteogenic (RUNX2, ALP) and angiogenic (VEGFA, TGF-β1) factors. And compared with membrane in Non-fixation group, Fixing PMMA spacer with plates caused a significant increase in osteogenic and angiogenic expression. This study indicates that rigid fixation provided by plate in Masquelet technique positively alters the quality of membrane formed surrounding PMMA, in terms of significantly osteogenic and angiogenic potential.
Identification and characterization of a tobacco metal tolerance protein, NtMTP2
Authors: Papierniak-Wygladala Anna , Kozak Katarzyna , Barabasz Anna , Palusińska Małgorzata , Całka Małgorzata , Maślińska Karolina , Antosiewicz Danuta Maria 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Metal tolerance proteins (MTPs) from the CDF (Cation Diffusion Facilitator) family are efflux transporters that play a crucial role in metal homeostasis by maintaining optimal metal concentrations in the cytoplasm. Here, a novel tobacco NtMTP2 transporter was cloned and characterized. It encodes a 512 aa protein containing all specific CDF family domains. A GFP-NtMTP2 fusion protein localizes to the tonoplast in tobacco cells. NtMTP2 expression in yeast conferred tolerance to Co and Ni, indicating that the protein mediates transport of both metals, but not Zn, Mn, Cu, Fe, or Cd. Nonetheless, the expression level was not affected by Co or Ni, except for an increase in leaves at high Co concentrations. Its expression in plant parts remained stable during development, but increased in the leaves of older plants. Analysis of tobacco expressing a promoter-GUS construct indicates that the main sites of promoter activity are the conductive tissue throughout the plant and the palisade parenchyma in leaves. Our results suggest that NtMTP2 is a tonoplast transporter mediating sequestration of Co and Ni into vacuoles and an important housekeeping protein that controls the basal availability of micronutrients and plays a role in the sequestration of metal excess, specifically in leaves.
Studies of the distinct regions due to CO selective dissociation in the Aquila molecular cloud
Authors: Komesh Toktarkhan , Baan Willem , Esimbek Jarken , Zhou Jianjun , Li Dalei , Wu Gang , He Yuxin , Rosli Zulfazli , Ibraimov Margulan 
Published: November 2020

Aims. We investigate the role of selective dissociation in the process of star formation by comparing the physical parameters of protostellar-prestellar cores and the selected regions with the CO isotope distributions in photo-dissociation regions. We seek to understand whether there is a better connection between the evolutionary age of star forming regions and the effect of selective dissociation
Methods. We used wide-field observations of the 12CO, 13CO, and C18O (J = 1–0) emission lines to study the ongoing star formation activity in the Aquila molecular region, and we used the 70 and 250 μm data to describe the heating of the surrounding material and as an indicator of the evolutionary age of the core.
Results. The protostellar-prestellar cores are found at locations with the highest C18O column densities and their increasing evolutionary age coincides with an increasing 70μm/250μm emission ratio at their location. The evolutionary age of the cores may also follow from the 13CO versus C18O abundance ratio, which decreases with increasing C18O column densities. The original mass has been estimated for nine representative star formation regions and the original mass of the region correlates well with the integrated 70 μm flux density. Similarly, the X13CO/XC18O ratio, which provides the dissociation rate for these regions correlates with the 70 μm/250 μm flux density ratio and reflects the evolutionary age of the star formation activity.
Magnesium: Bedeutung für die hausärztliche Praxis – Positionspapier der Gesellschaft für Magnesium-Forschung e. V.
Authors: Micke Oliver , Vormann Jürgen , Classen Hans-Georg , Kisters Klaus 
Published: November 2020

ZusammenfassungIn der Bevölkerung und vor allem bei Risikogruppen muss mit Magnesiummangel gerechnet werden. Magnesiummangel kann zahlreiche Symptome verursachen, ist per se pathologisch und deshalb therapiebedürftig. Die Diagnostik stützt sich auf die klinische Symptomatik in Verbindung mit anamnestischen Hinweisen und Laborparametern. Eine schlechte Magnesiumversorgung ist mit einem erhöhten Risiko für zahlreiche Erkrankungen assoziiert, darunter metabolisches Syndrom, Diabetes mellitus Typ 2 und Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen. Magnesiummangel tritt häufig auch als Komorbidität auf und kann zur Exazerbation von Krankheiten beitragen. Magnesium sollte eine größere Aufmerksamkeit geschenkt werden, um Mangelzustände als Ursache vielfältiger Symptome sowie als Risikofaktor für Erkrankungen zu vermeiden. Eine Optimierung der Magnesiumversorgung kann einen wichtigen Beitrag in der Prävention leisten. Die orale Magnesiumtherapie ist unbedenklich und kostengünstig.
Maximal Lactate Accumulation Rate in All-out Exercise Differs between Cycling and Running
Authors: Quittmann Oliver Jan , Schwarz Yannick Max , Mester Jonas , Foitschik Tina , Abel Thomas , Strüder Heiko Klaus 
Published: November 2020

AbstractThis study aims to compare maximal lactate accumulation rate (V̇ Lamax) and power output (Pmax) between cycling and running in terms of reliability, differences between, and correlations among modalities. Eighteen competitive triathletes performed a 15-s all-out exercise test in cycling and a 100-m sprint test in running. Each test was performed twice and separated by one week. Exercise tests in cycling were performed on an ergometer whereas sprint tests in running were performed on an indoor track. Differences between trials and exercise modality were analyzed using two-way ANOVA. V̇ Lamax (ICC=0.894, ICC=0.868) and Pmax (ICC=0.907, ICC=0.965) attained ‘good’ to ‘excellent’ reliability in both cycling and running, respectively. V̇ Lamax was higher in running (d=0.709, p=0.016) whereas Pmax was lower in running (d=−0.862, p < 0.001). For V̇ Lamax, limits of agreement between modalities ranged from −0.224 to +0.437 mmol·l-1·s-1. Pmax correlated between modalities (r=0.811, p < 0.001), whereas no correlation was found in V̇ Lamax (r=0.418, p=0.084). V̇ Lamax is highly reliable in both modalities and higher in running compared to cycling. Since V̇ Lamax does not correlate between cycling and running, it should be determined sport-specifically.
miR-381 Targets KCTD15 to Regulate Bovine Preadipocyte Differentiation In Vitro
Authors: Xu Hongyan , Shao Jing , Fang Jiachen , Yin Baozhen , Zhang Luomeng , Zhang Jiasu , Xia Guangjun 
Published: November 2020

AbstractMicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, single-stranded, noncoding RNAs ~21 to ~23 nucleotides in length and have become a popular research topic in recent years due to their regulation of gene expression and many physiological processes, including fat metabolism; however, the precise functional mechanisms underlying their regulation of fat metabolism are not fully understood. Here, we identified miR-381, which specifically targets the 3′ untranslated region (3′ UTR) of potassium channel tetramerization-domain-containing 15 (KCTD15) , and verified the mechanism regulating its expression and participation in adipogenesis. We used a dual luciferase-reporter assay and transfection-mediated miR-381 overexpression and inhibition in Yanbian yellow cattle preadipocytes to investigate the role of miR-381 in adipogenesis. The results showed that miR-381 directly targets the 3′ UTR of KCTD15 and downregulates its expression. Additionally, miR-381 overexpression using an miRNA mimic promoted triglyceride accumulation and upregulated adipogenic peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) and CCAAT enhancer-binding protein α (C/EBPα) at both the protein and mRNA levels, whereas miR-381 inhibition produced the opposite effect. These results indicated that miR-381 regulates the differentiation of Yanbian yellow cattle preadipocytes by inhibiting KCTD15 expression, thereby highlighting the importance of miRNA-mediated regulation of adipogenesis. Furthermore, our findings suggested that miR-381 and its target gene(s) might represent new targets for investigating intramuscular fat deposits in cattle and treating human obesity.