bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Vaccinations, response, and controls before and after intestinal transplantation in children
Authors: Demir Z. , Frange P. , Lacaille F. 
Published: February 2016

AbstractVaccination is an effective strategy to decrease infections in transplant recipients. Children after intestinal transplantation carry a high risk of infection due to increased immunosuppression. In a series of 22 children after intestinal transplantation, we studied the vaccination schedules and the antibodies against vaccine‐preventable diseases before transplantation, and at one and five yr after transplantation. We reviewed whether the vaccination schedules were complete, and we analysed the factors that may influence serological immunity and the incidence of disease in patients with deficient immunity. All patients completed the recommended vaccination schedules for DTaP‐IPV and HBV. After transplantation, the negative antibodies against vaccine‐preventable diseases were mostly related to an antirejection therapy: for DTaP‐IPV: four of four patients with no antibody had been treated for rejection, for HBV: two of five, HAV: three of four, MMR: three of seven, and VZV: three of four. A post‐transplantation varicella infection was followed by acute rejection, with probability for a relationship between both events. We observed 50% of varicella cases in unvaccinated children, highlighting the importance of pretransplant vaccination. Waning immunogenicity mediated by antibodies against vaccine‐preventable disease after transplantation indicated a need for boosters. The recommendations should be regularly enforced, as the reliance on routine immunizations schedules is not adequate in immunocompromised patients.
Diversity and functional traits of culturable microbiome members, including cyanobacteria in the rice phyllosphere
Authors: Venkatachalam S. , Ranjan K. , Prasanna R. , Ramakrishnan B. , Thapa S. , Kanchan A. 
Published: February 2016

AbstractThe diversity and abundance of culturable microbiome members of the rice phyllosphere was investigated using cv. Pusa Punjab Basmati 1509. Both diversity and species richness of bacteria were significantly higher in plants in pots in a semi‐controlled environment than those in fields. Application of fertilisers reduced both diversity and species richness in field‐grown plants under a conventional flooded system of rice intensification (SRI) and in dry‐seeded rice (DSR) modes. Sequence analyses of 16S rDNA of culturable bacteria, those selected after amplified ribosomal DNA restriction analysis (ARDRA), showed the dominance of α‐proteobacteria (35%) and actinobacteria (38%); Pantoea, Exiguobacterium and Bacillus were common among the culturable phyllospheric bacteria. About 34% of 83 culturable bacterial isolates had higher potential (>2 μg·ml−1) for indole acetic acid production in the absence of tryptophan. Interestingly, the phyllosphere bacterial isolates from the pot experiment had significantly higher potential for nitrogen fixation than isolates from the field experiment. Enrichment for cyanobacteria showed both unicellular forms and non‐heterocystous filaments under aerobic as well as anaerobic conditions. PCR‐DGGE analysis of these showed that aerobic and anaerobic conditions as well as the three modes of cultivation of rice in the field strongly influenced the number and abundance of phylotypes. The adaptability and functional traits of these culturable microbiome members suggest enormous diversity in the phyllosphere, including potential for plant growth promotion, which was also significantly influenced by the different methods of growing rice.
Patterns of Fetal Growth Based on Ultrasound Measurement and its Relationship with Small for Gestational Age at Birth in Rural Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Phuong Hong , Addo O. Yaw , Young Melissa , Gonzalez‐Casanova Ines , Pham Hoa , Truong Truong V. , Nguyen Son , Martorell Reynaldo , Ramakrishnan Usha 
Published: February 2016

AbstractBackgroundSmall for gestational age (SGA) is a global health problem. Identifying the timing of fetal growth faltering is critical for developing preventive interventions. We aim to describe patterns of fetal growth and to predict SGA at birth using fetal ultrasound measurements.MethodsWe studied 1412 pregnant women enrolled in a randomised‐controlled trial evaluating maternal micronutrient supplementation in Thai Nguyen province, Vietnam. Ultrasound examinations included biparietal diameter (BPD), head circumference (HC) and abdominal circumference (AC), and femur length (FL). Measures were assessed using the new international fetal growth standards (INTERGROWTH‐21st Project). Generalised linear mixed logit regression models were used to examine the association between ultrasound measures and SGA at birth.ResultsOverall fetal growth restriction began in early pregnancy and continued through delivery, but the timing of growth faltering varied by measure: it began by 20 weeks for HC, BPD and AC, earlier as compared to FL growth that started >30 weeks. SGA infants had significantly lower mean fetal growth parameters as early as 14 weeks. Ultrasound measures below the 10th percentile were associated with a two to four times higher risk of SGA at birth compared to fetuses greater than the 50th percentile, with the largest odds ratios for AC (OR 3.9, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.7, 5.7).ConclusionsFetal growth faltering by ultrasound begins in early gestation among rural Vietnamese populations; these patterns clearly identified those to be born SGA. Efforts to prevent fetal growth faltering must begin early in pregnancy and perhaps even before pregnancy.
Maternal Dietary Patterns are Associated with Lower Levels of Cardiometabolic Markers during Pregnancy
Authors: Martin Chantel L. , Siega‐Riz Anna Maria , Sotres‐Alvarez Daniela , Robinson Whitney R. , Daniels Julie L. , Perrin Eliana M. , Stuebe Alison M. 
Published: February 2016

AbstractBackgroundElevated levels of cardiometabolic markers are characteristic of normal pregnancy, however, insulin resistance and increased glucose, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels can adversely influence maternal and child health. Diet is a modifiable behaviour that could have significant impact on maternal cardiometabolic levels during pregnancy. We investigated the association between dietary patterns and cardiometabolic markers (glucose, insulin, insulin resistance (HOMA‐IR), triglycerides, and cholesterol) during pregnancy.MethodsData from the Pregnancy, Infection, and Nutrition prospective cohort study (2000–05) was used (n = 513). Diet was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire. Dietary patterns were derived using latent class analysis (LCA) and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. Linear regression was used to examine the dietary patterns–cardiometabolic markers association during pregnancy.ResultsThree dietary patterns evolved from the LCA characterised by high intakes of: (1) hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, French fries, fried chicken, white bread, and soft drinks; (2) some vegetables, fruit juice, refined grains, mixed dishes, processed meat, and empty calorie foods; and (3) fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low‐fat dairy, breakfast bars, and water. After adjustment for potential confounders including prepregnancy body mass index, a diet consistent with Latent Class 3 was negatively associated with maternal insulin (μU/mL: β = −0.12; 95% CI −0.23, −0.01) and HOMA‐IR (β = −0.13; 95% CI −0.25, −0.00). Additionally, DASH scores within Tertile 3 (higher dietary quality) were also negatively associated with maternal triglycerides (mg/dL).ConclusionsThe study findings suggest an association between maternal dietary patterns and several cardiometabolic markers during pregnancy.
Renewable Resources, Pollution and Trade
Authors: Rus Horatiu A. 
Published: February 2016

AbstractDetrimental spillovers from industrial activity onto resource‐based productive sectors are very common, yet their effects remain understudied. While international trade often creates conditions for the over‐exploitation of open‐access renewable resources, it also provides opportunities for separating different productive sectors spatially. The existing literature suggests that a diversified exporter of the renewable resource good tends to lose from trade in both welfare and conservation terms as a result of over‐depletion, while the exporter of the non‐resource good gains. However, the resource stock externality of harvesting and the inter‐industry pollution externality often coexist in reality. In a small open economy framework, this paper shows that acknowledging their interaction changes the nature of the autarkic equilibrium and enriches the set of resource conservation and welfare outcomes from trade. Depending on the relative damage inflicted by the two industries on the environment, which in turn are functions of the pollution intensity and bioeconomic parameters, it is possible that the inter‐sectoral pollution externality persists and specialization in manufacturing is not optimal from a welfare perspective.
Asymptotic Properties of the Empirical Spatial Extremogram
Authors: Cho Yong Bum , Davis Richard A. , Ghosh Souvik 
Published: February 2016

AbstractThe extremogram is a useful tool for measuring extremal dependence and checking model adequacy in a time series. We define the extremogram in the spatial domain when the data is observed on a lattice or at locations distributed as a Poisson point process in d‐dimensional space. We establish a central limit theorem for the empirical spatial extremogram. We show these conditions are applicable for max‐moving average processes and Brown–Resnick processes and illustrate the empirical extremogram's performance via simulation. We also demonstrate its practical use with a data set related to rainfall in a region in Florida and ground‐level ozone in the eastern United States.
Developmental trajectories of cerebrovascular reactivity in healthy children and young adults assessed with magnetic resonance imaging
Authors: Leung Jackie , Kosinski Przemyslaw D. , Croal Paula L. , Kassner Andrea 
Published: February 2016

Key points
Cerebrovascular reactivity (CVR) reflects the vasodilatory reserve of cerebral resistance vessels.
Normal development in children is associated with significant changes in blood pressure, cerebral blood flow (CBF) and cerebral oxygen metabolism. Therefore, it stands to reason that CVR will also undergo changes during this period.
The study acquired magnetic resonance imaging measures of CVR and CBF in healthy children and young adults to trace their changes with age.
We found that CVR changes in two phases, increasing with age until the mid‐teens, followed by a decrease. Baseline CBF declined steadily with age.
We conclude that CVR varies with age during childhood, which prompts future CVR studies involving children to take into account the effect of development.
AbstractCerebrovascular reactivity (CVR) reflects the vasculature's ability to accommodate changes in blood flow demand thereby serving as a critical imaging tool for mapping vascular reserve. Normal development is associated with extensive physiological changes in blood pressure, cerebral blood flow and cerebral metabolic rate of oxygen, all of which can affect CVR. Moreover, the evolution of these physiological parameters is most prominent during childhood. Therefore, the aim of this study was to use non‐invasive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to characterize the developmental trajectories of CVR in healthy children and young adults, and relate them to changes in cerebral blood flow (CBF). Thirty‐four healthy subjects (17 males, 17 females; age 9–30 years) underwent CVR assessment using blood oxygen level‐dependent MRI in combination with a computer controlled CO2 stimulus. In addition, baseline CBF was measured with a pulsed arterial spin labelling sequence. CVR exhibited a gradual increase with age in both grey and white matter up to 14.7 years. After this break point, a negative correlation with age was detected. Baseline CBF maintained a consistent negative linear correlation across the entire age range. The significant age‐dependent changes in CVR and CBF demonstrate the evolution of cerebral haemodynamics in children and should be taken into consideration. The shift in developmental trajectory of CVR from increasing to decreasing suggests that physiological factors beyond baseline CBF also influence CVR.
Notch regulation of gastrointestinal stem cells
Authors: Demitrack Elise S. , Samuelson Linda C. 
Published: February 2016

AbstractThe gastrointestinal (GI) tract epithelium is continuously replenished by actively cycling stem and progenitor cells. These cell compartments are regulated to balance proliferation and stem cell renewal with differentiation into the various mature cell types to maintain tissue homeostasis. In this topical review we focus on the role of the Notch signalling pathway to regulate GI stem cell function in adult small intestine and stomach. We first present the current view of stem and progenitor cell populations in these tissues and then summarize the studies that have established the Notch pathway as a key regulator of gastric and intestinal stem cell function. Notch signalling has been shown to be a niche factor required for maintenance of GI stem cells in both tissues. In addition, Notch has been described to regulate epithelial cell differentiation. Recent studies have revealed key similarities and differences in how Notch regulates stem cell function in the stomach compared to intestine. We summarize the literature regarding Notch regulation of GI stem cell proliferation and differentiation, highlighting tissue‐specific functions to compare and contrast Notch in the stomach and intestine.
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Genome Sequence of Mycobacteriophage Cabrinians
Authors: Chudoff Dylan , Conboy Andrew , Conboy Danielle , Atoulelou Mireille , Hasan Sakina , Martinez Alexandria , Mastrando Jessica , Roy Renoy , Schmidt Robert , Sheed Kabreeze , Smith Jewel , Sperratore Morgan , Struga Rexhina , Starr Katelyn , Suppi Regina , Uguru Ugo , Terry Katrina , Villafuerte Rosendo , Yuan Vanessa , Dunbar David 
Published: February 2016

ABSTRACT

Mycobacteriophage Cabrinians is a newly isolated phage capable of infecting both
Mycobacterium phlei
and
Mycobacterium smegmatis
and was recovered from a soil sample in New York City, NY. Cabrinians has a genome length of 56,669 bp, encodes 101 predicted proteins, and is a member of mycobacteriophages in cluster F.
Draft Genome Sequence of Lactococcus lactis subsp.
lactis
bv. diacetylactis CRL264, a Citrate-Fermenting Strain
Authors: Zuljan Federico , Espariz Martín , Blancato Victor S. , Esteban Luis , Alarcón Sergio , Magni Christian 
Published: February 2016

ABSTRACT

We report the draft genome sequence of
Lactococcus lactis
subsp.
lactis
bv
.
diacetylactis CRL264, a natural strain isolated from artisanal cheese from northwest Argentina.
L. lactis
subsp.
lactis
bv
.
diacetylactis is one of the most important microorganisms used as starter culture around the world. The CRL264 strain constitutes a model microorganism in the studies on the generation of aroma compounds (diacetyl, acetoin, and 2,3-butanediol) by lactic acid bacteria. Our genome analysis shows similar genetic organization to other available genomes of
L. lactis
bv. diacetylactis strains.
Draft Genome Sequences of Four Enterococcus faecium Strains Isolated from Argentine Cheese
Authors: Martino Gabriela P. , Quintana Ingrid M. , Espariz Martín , Blancato Victor S. , Gallina Nizo Gabriel , Esteban Luis , Magni Christian 
Published: February 2016

ABSTRACT

We report the draft genome sequences of four
Enterococcus faecium
strains isolated from Argentine regional cheeses. These strains were selected based on their technological properties, i.e., their ability to produce aroma compounds (diacetyl, acetoin, and 2,3-butanediol) from citrate. The goal of our study is to provide further genetic evidence for the rational selection of enterococci strains based on their pheno- and genotype in order to be used in cheese production.
Draft Genome of Debaryomyces fabryi CBS 789
T
, Isolated from a Human Interdigital Mycotic Lesion
Authors: Tafer Hakim , Sterflinger Katja , Lopandic Ksenija 
Published: February 2016

ABSTRACT

The yeast genus
Debaryomyces
comprises species isolated from various natural habitats, man-made environments, and clinical materials. Here, the draft genome of
D. fabryi
CBS 789
T
, isolated from a human interdigital mycotic lesion, is presented.
Draft Genome Sequence of Altererythrobacter marensis DSM 21428
T
, Isolated from Seawater
Authors: Cheng Hong , Wu Yue-Hong , Huo Ying-Yi , Wang Chun-Sheng , Xu Xue-Wei 
Published: February 2016

ABSTRACT

Altererythrobacter marensis
DSM 21428
T
was isolated from seawater collected around Mara Island, South Korea. The genomic characteristics of this strain support its potential for alkane-related compound degradation.
A. marensis
DSM 21428
T
has potential applications in bioremediation projects concerning offshore petroleum spill prevention and response.
A Spontaneous Deletion of the
US1.67/US2
Genomic Region on the Bovine Herpesvirus 1 Strain Cooper
Authors: Campos F. S. , Paim W. P. , Silva A. G. , Santos R. N. , Firpo R. M. , Scheffer C. M. , Finoketti F. , Franco A. C. , Roehe P. M. 
Published: February 2016

ABSTRACT

Bovine herpesvirus 1 (BoHV-1) is an alphaherpesvirus with a genome of 135 kb. Some BoHV-1 genes are nonessential and may be deleted from the viral genome. Here, a spontaneous gene deletion was identified in the BoHV-1 strain Cooper. Genes of the
US1.67/US2
region were absent, as determined by next-generation sequencing.
Draft Genome Sequence of Bacillus cecembensis PN5
T
(DSM 21993), a Psychrotolerant Bacterium Isolated from Soil Samples near the Pindari Glacier
Authors: Wang Jie-ping , Liu Bo , Liu Guo-hong , Ge Ci-bin , Chen Qian-qian , Che Jian-mei , Chen De-ju 
Published: February 2016

ABSTRACT

Bacillus cecembensis
PN5
T
is a Gram-positive, aerobic, and spore-forming bacterium with very high intrinsic heat resistance. Here, we report the 4.72-Mb draft genome sequence of
B. cecembensis
PN5
T
, the first genome sequence of this species, which will promote its fundamental research.
Draft Genome Sequence of Bacillus shackletonii LMG 18435
T
, Isolated from Volcanic Mossy Soil
Authors: Wang Jie-ping , Liu Bo , Liu Guo-hong , Ge Ci-bin , Xiao Rong-feng , Zheng Xue-fang , Shi Huai 
Published: February 2016

ABSTRACT

Bacillus shackletonii
LMG 18435
T
is a Gram-positive, aerobic, and spore-forming bacterium. Here, we report the 5.30-Mb draft genome sequence of
B. shackletonii
LMG 18435
T
, which will promote its fundamental research and provide useful information for genomic taxonomy and phylogenomics of
Bacillus
-like bacteria.
Draft Genome Sequence of Bacillus plakortidis P203
T
(DSM 19153), an Alkali- and Salt-Tolerant Marine Bacterium
Authors: Wang Jie-ping , Liu Bo , Liu Guo-hong , Ge Ci-bin , Xiao Rong-feng , Zheng Xue-fang , Shi Huai 
Published: February 2016

ABSTRACT

Bacillus plakortidis
P203
T
is a Gram-positive, spore-forming, and alkali- and salt-tolerant marine bacterium. Here, we report the 3.97-Mb draft genome sequence of
B. plakortidis
P203
T
, which will promote its fundamental research and provide useful information for genomic taxonomy and phylogenomics of
Bacillus
-like bacteria.
Complete Genome Sequence of a Genotype XVII Newcastle Disease Virus, Isolated from an Apparently Healthy Domestic Duck in Nigeria
Authors: Shittu Ismaila , Sharma Poonam , Joannis Tony M. , Volkening Jeremy D. , Odaibo Georgina N. , Olaleye David O. , Williams-Coplin Dawn , Solomon Ponman , Abolnik Celia , Miller Patti J. , Dimitrov Kiril M. , Afonso Claudio L. 
Published: February 2016

ABSTRACT
The first complete genome sequence of a strain of Newcastle disease virus (NDV) of genotype XVII is described here. A velogenic strain (duck/Nigeria/903/KUDU-113/1992) was isolated from an apparently healthy free-roaming domestic duck sampled in Kuru, Nigeria, in 1992. Phylogenetic analysis of the fusion protein gene and complete genome classified the isolate as a member of NDV class II, genotype XVII.
Postnuclear disaster evacuation and chronic health in adults in Fukushima, Japan: a long-term retrospective analysis
Authors: Nomura Shuhei , Blangiardo Marta , Tsubokura Masaharu , Ozaki Akihiko , Morita Tomohiro , Hodgson Susan 
Published: February 2016

ObjectiveJapan's 2011 Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant incident required the evacuation of over a million people, creating a large displaced population with potentially increased vulnerability in terms of chronic health conditions. We assessed the long-term impact of evacuation on diabetes, hyperlipidaemia and hypertension.ParticipantsWe considered participants in annual public health check-ups from 2008 to 2014, administrated by Minamisoma City and Soma City, located about 10–50 km from the Fukushima nuclear plant.MethodsDisease risks, measured in terms of pre-incident and post-incident relative risks, were examined and compared between evacuees and non-evacuees/temporary-evacuees. We also constructed logistic regression models to assess the impact of evacuation on the disease risks adjusted for covariates.ResultsData from a total of 6406 individuals aged 40–74 years who participated in the check-ups both at baseline (2008–2010) and in one or more post-incident years were analysed. Regardless of evacuation, significant post-incident increases in risk were observed for diabetes and hyperlipidaemia (relative risk: 1.27–1.60 and 1.12–1.30, respectively, depending on evacuation status and post-incident year). After adjustment for covariates, the increase in hyperlipidaemia was significantly greater among evacuees than among non-evacuees/temporary-evacuees (OR 1.18, 95% CI 1.06 to 1.32, p<0.01).ConclusionsThe singularity of this study is that evacuation following the Fukushima disaster was found to be associated with a small increase in long-term hyperlipidaemia risk in adults. Our findings help identify discussion points on disaster planning, including preparedness, response and recovery measures, applicable to future disasters requiring mass evacuation.