bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The use of LeptiCore® in reducing fat gain and managing weight loss in patients with metabolic syndrome
Authors: Kuate Dieudonne , Etoundi Blanche C O , Azantsa Boris K G , Kengne Anne-Pascale N , Ngondi Judith L , Oben Julius E 
Published: July 2012

Abstract

Background
LeptiCore® is a proprietary combination of various ingredients which have been shown to have properties which could be beneficial to weight loss in obese and overweight human subjects. This study evaluates the effect of Lepticore® on bodyweight as well as parameters associated with obesity and metabolic syndrome.

Methods
The study was an 8 week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design involving 92 obese (mean BMI > 30 kg/m2) participants (37 males; 55 females; ages 19-52; mean age = 30.7). The participants were randomly divided into three groups: placebo (n = 30), LeptiCore® formula A (low dose) (n = 31) and LeptiCore® formula B (high dose) (n = 31). Capsules containing the placebo or active formulations were administered twice daily before meals with 300 ml of water. None of the participants followed any specific diet nor took any weight-reducing medications for the duration of the study. A total of 12 anthropomorphic and serological measurements were taken at the beginning of the study and after 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks of treatment.

Results
Compared to the placebo group, the two active groups showed statistically significant differences on all 12 variables by week 8. These included four anthropomorphic variables (body weight, body fat, waist and hip size) and eight measures of serological levels (plasma total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, blood glucose, serotonin, leptin, C-reactive protein). The two active groups also showed significant intra-group differences on all 12 variables between study onset and week 8.

Conclusion
The LeptiCore® formulation at both the low and high dosages appears to be helpful in the management of fat gain and its related complications. The higher dosage resulted in significantly greater reductions in body weight and triglyceride, blood glucose, and C-reactive protein levels, as well as increased serotonin levels.
Primary lung lymphoma involving the superior vena cava
Authors: Wei Sen , Li Xin , Qiu Xiaomin , Zhao Honglin , Chen Gang , Chen Jun , Zhou Qinghua 
Published: June 2012

Abstract
Primary lung lymphoma (PLL) presenting as a primary pulmonary lesion is rare and usually affects elderly people. Here we describe a 25-year-old Chinese man diagnosed with primary lung lymphoma, which presented as a huge lung tumor mimicking a primary lung cancer and involving the superior vena cava. He underwent double-sleeve reconstructions of bronchus and pulmonary arteries with right upper- and middle-lobe lobectomy along with replacement of the superior vena cava with a graft, and was then given standard chemotherapy of CHOP plus Rituximab. The patient has been well, showing no local recurrence or distal metastasis during a 27-month follow-up.
Modification of optical and electrical properties of zinc oxide-coated porous silicon nanostructures induced by swift heavy ion
Authors: Kumar Yogesh , Herrera-Zaldivar Manuel , Olive-Méndez Sion Federico , Singh Fouran , Mathew Xavier , Agarwal Vivechana 
Published: July 2012

Abstract
Morphological and optical characteristics of radio frequency-sputtered zinc aluminum oxide over porous silicon (PS) substrates were studied before and after irradiating composite films with 130 MeV of nickel ions at different fluences varying from 1 × 1012 to 3 × 1013 ions/cm2. The effect of irradiation on the composite structure was investigated by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), photoluminescence (PL), and cathodoluminescence spectroscopy. Current–voltage characteristics of ZnO-PS heterojunctions were also measured. As compared to the granular crystallites of zinc oxide layer, Al-doped zinc oxide (ZnO) layer showed a flaky structure. The PL spectrum of the pristine composite structure consists of the emission from the ZnO layer as well as the near-infrared emission from the PS substrate. Due to an increase in the number of deep-level defects, possibly oxygen vacancies after swift ion irradiation, PS-Al-doped ZnO nanocomposites formed with high-porosity PS are shown to demonstrate a broadening in the PL emission band, leading to the white light emission. The broadening effect is found to increase with an increase in the ion fluence and porosity. XRD study revealed the relative resistance of the film against the irradiation, i.e., the irradiation of the structure failed to completely amorphize the structure, suggesting its possible application in optoelectronics and sensing applications under harsh radiation conditions.
Positive solutions of a singular semipositone boundary value problems for fourth-order coupled difference equations
Authors: Li Wenjin , Fei Yupeng , Shan Biaoan , Pang Yanni 
Published: July 2012

Abstract
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A case of phace syndrome and acquired hypopituitarism?
Authors: Denzer Friederike , Denzer Christian , Lennerz Belinda S , Bode Harald , Wabitsch Martin 
Published: June 2012

Abstract

Background
PHACE is a neurocutaneous syndrome associated with: Posterior fossa brain malformations, large “segmental” facial hemangiomas, arterial cerebrovascular-, cardiovascular-, and eye anomalies.

Case vignette
We are reporting a girl with PHACE syndrome. The patient had a congenital right-sided facial hemangioma with plaque-morphology. At age 11 years and 2 months she presented with short stature, markedly decreased growth velocity and signs and symptoms suggestive of hypothyroidism. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the brain revealed complex structural and cerebrovascular arterial anomalies, including an empty sella. Testing of pituitary function revealed multiple pituitary dysfunctions, including absolute growth hormone deficiency, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, central hypothyroidism, and secondary adrenal insufficiency.

Conclusions
This case suggests the necessity to screen all patients with PHACE syndrome and intracranial malformations for pituitary dysfunction at regular intervals.
Determining the degradation efficiency and mechanisms of ethyl violet using HPLC-PDA-ESI-MS and GC-MS
Authors: Chung Wen-Hsin , Lu Chung-Shin , Lin Wan-Yu , Wang Jian-Xun , Wu Chia-Wei , Chen Chiing-Chang 
Published: June 2012

Abstract

Background
The discharge of wastewater that contains high concentrations of reactive dyes is a well-known problem associated with dyestuff activities. In recent years, semiconductor photocatalysis has become more and more attractive and important since it has a great potential to contribute to such environmental problems. One of the most important aspects of environmental photocatalysis is in the selection of semiconductor materials like ZnO and TiO2, which are close to being two of the ideal photocatalysts in several respects. For example, they are relatively inexpensive, and they provide photo-generated holes with high oxidizing power due to their wide band gap energy. In this work, nanostructural ZnO film on the Zn foil of the Alkaline-Manganese Dioxide-Zinc Cell was fabricated to degrade EV dye. The major innovation of this paper is to obtain the degradation mechanism of ethyl violet dyes resulting from the HPLC-PDA-ESI-MS analyses.

Results
The fabrication of ZnO nanostructures on zinc foils with a simple solution-based corrosion strategy and the synthesis, characterization, application, and implication of Zn would be reported in this study. Other objectives of this research are to identify the reaction intermediates and to understand the detailed degradation mechanism of EV dye, as model compound of triphenylmethane dye, with active Zn metal, by HPLC-ESI-MS and GC-MS.

Conclusions
ZnO nanostructure/Zn-foils had an excellent potential for future applications on the photocatalytic degradation of the organic dye in the environmental remediation. The intermediates of the degradation process were separated and characterized by the HPLC-PDA-ESI-MS and GC-MS, and twenty-six intermediates were characterized in this study. Based on the variation of the amount of intermediates, possible degradation pathways for the decolorization of dyes are also proposed and discussed.
Misdiagnosis of otosclerosis in a patient with enlarged vestibular aqueduct syndrome: a case report
Authors: Távora-Vieira Dayse , Miller Stuart 
Published: July 2012

Abstract

Introduction
In the present case we report on the mismanagement of a patient misdiagnosed with otosclerosis, who was subsequently found to have enlarged vestibular aqueduct syndrome bilaterally. This highlights the need to not only be vigilant in pre-operative assessment of otosclerosis but also in post-operative investigations of stapedectomy failures.

Case presentation
Our patient, a 56-year-old Caucasian Australian woman, lost the hearing in her right ear following a stapedectomy approximately 25 years ago. It is thought that preoperative imaging was not conducted, while an inadequate (unmasked) audiogram was used to formulate the initial diagnosis of otosclerosis. The hearing in her left ear deteriorated to the point that a cochlear implant was now being considered for her right ear. Imaging performed as part of our pre-cochlear implant battery revealed bilateral enlarged vestibular aqueducts and thus the decision to proceed with a right cochlear implant was made following discussion with our patient and her family in regard to not only general surgical risks but specifically the remote risk that the surgical drilling required during the procedure could risk a deterioration of the hearing in her left ear because of the enlarged vestibular aqueduct on that side.

Conclusions
This report illustrates a case of misdiagnosis and mismanagement of bilateral enlarged vestibular aqueduct resulting in profound hearing loss. Fortunately our patient has been successfully implanted with a right cochlear implant with remarkable outcomes.
Neurofibromatosis type 1 associated with papillary thyroid carcinoma incidentally detected by thyroid ultrasonography: a case report
Authors: Kim Bu Kyung , Choi Young Sik , Gwoo Sangeon , Park Yo Han , Yang Song I. , Kim Jeong Hoon 
Published: July 2012

Abstract

Introduction
Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a common heritable neurocutaneous disorder. Neurofibromatosis type 1 may be associated with tumors of the central nervous system and pheochromocytoma. However, papillary thyroid carcinoma associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 is very rare. We present what is, to the best of our knowledge, the first case of papillary thyroid carcinoma to be detected incidentally by ultrasonography in a patient with neurofibromatosis type 1.

Case presentation
A 63-year-old South Korean man with neurofibromatosis type 1 presented to our study hospital because of thyroid nodules detected incidentally by ultrasonography. Papillary thyroid carcinoma was diagnosed by ultrasonography-guided fine-needle aspiration, and then a total thyroidectomy with central compartment neck dissection was performed. The B isoform of the RafV600E mutation was identified by multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction assay.

Conclusions
Papillary thyroid carcinoma associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 is very rare. However, it is speculated that papillary thyroid carcinoma is more likely to be detected in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 if screening by ultrasonography is performed for them.
Arg9 facilitates the translocation and downstream signal inhibition of an anti-HER2 single chain antibody
Authors: Hu Yi , Qiao Chunxia , Lv Ming , Feng Jiannan , Yu Ming , Shen Beifen , Zhang Qiuping , Li Yan 
Published: July 2012

Abstract

Background
HER2 plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of many cancers and is linked to poor prognosis or cancer metastases. Monoclonal antibodies, such as Herceptin against HER2-overexpressing cancers, have showed satisfactory clinical therapeutic effect. However, they have difficulty to surmount obstacles to enter cells or blood–brain barrier.

Results
In this study, a cell-penetrating peptide Arg9 was linked to the C-terminus of anti-HER2 single chain antibody (MIL5scFv). Flow cytometry, confocal microscopy and electron microscopy analysis all revealed that Arg9 peptide facilitated the penetration of MIL5scFv into HER2-negative cell line NIH3T3 and orientate in mitochondria. More interestingly, Western blot assay showed the potential enhanced bioactivity of MIL5scFv-Arg9 in HER2+ cell line SKOV3, indicating that Arg9 could help large molecules (e.g. antibody) to penetrate into cells and therefore enhance its anti-neoplastic function.

Conclusions
Our work represented an attractive by preliminary strategy to enhance the therapeutic effect of existing antibodies by entering cells easier, or more desirable, surmounting the physical barriers, especially in hard-to-reach cancers such as brain metastases cases.
GenomeGems: evaluation of genetic variability from deep sequencing data
Authors: Ben-Zvi Sharon , Givati Adi , Shomron Noam 
Published: July 2012

Abstract

Background
Detection of disease-causing mutations using Deep Sequencing technologies possesses great challenges. In particular, organizing the great amount of sequences generated so that mutations, which might possibly be biologically relevant, are easily identified is a difficult task. Yet, for this assignment only limited automatic accessible tools exist.

Findings
We developed GenomeGems to gap this need by enabling the user to view and compare Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) from multiple datasets and to load the data onto the UCSC Genome Browser for an expanded and familiar visualization. As such, via automatic, clear and accessible presentation of processed Deep Sequencing data, our tool aims to facilitate ranking of genomic SNP calling. GenomeGems runs on a local Personal Computer (PC) and is freely available athttp://www.tau.ac.il/~nshomron/GenomeGems.

Conclusions
GenomeGems enables researchers to identify potential disease-causing SNPs in an efficient manner. This enables rapid turnover of information and leads to further experimental SNP validation. The tool allows the user to compare and visualize SNPs from multiple experiments and to easily load SNP data onto the UCSC Genome browser for further detailed information.
A predicted protein interactome for rice
Authors: Ho Chai-Ling , Wu Yingzhou , Shen Hong-bin , Provart Nicholas J , Geisler Matt 
Published: July 2012

Abstract

Background
Protein-protein interactions (PPIs) create the steps in signaling and regulatory networks central to most fundamental biological processes. It is possible to predict these interactions by making use of experimentally determined orthologous interactions in other species.

Results
In this study, prediction of PPIs in rice was carried out by the interolog method of mapping deduced orthologous genes to protein interactions supported by experimental evidence from reference organisms. We predicted 37112 interactions for 4567 rice proteins, including 1671 predicted self interactions (homo-interactions) and 35441 predicted interactions between different proteins (hetero-interactions). These matched 168 of 675 experimentally-determined interactions in rice. Interacting proteins were significantly more co-expressed than expected by chance, which is typical of experimentally-determined interactomes. The rice interacting proteins were divided topologically into 981 free ends (proteins with single interactions), 499 pipes (proteins with two interactions) and 3087 hubs of different sizes ranging from three to more than 100 interactions.

Conclusions
This predicted rice interactome extends known pathways and improves functional annotation of unknown rice proteins and networks in rice, and is easily explored with software tools presented here.
Severe multiple organ injury in HSF1 knockout mice induced by lipopolysaccharide is associated with an increase in neutrophil infiltration and surface expression of adhesion molecules
Authors: Chen Shuhua , Zuo Xiaoxia , Yang Mingshi , Lu Hongwei , Wang Nian , Wang Kangkai , Tu Zizhi , Chen Guangwen , Liu Meidong , Liu Ke , Xiao Xianzhong 
Published: June 2012

Abstract
HSF1 alleviated multiple organ damage and PMN infiltration in mice by suppressing the surface expression of PSGL-1 and CD11b on PMNs during endotoxemia.
We have reported previously that HSF1 is essential in protection against the lethal systemic inflammation induced by LPS. However, the mechanism by which HSF1 protects against LPS-induced systemic inflammation remains unknown. In this study, HSF1−/− mice were subjected to endotoxemia by a bolus injection of LPS (10 mg/kg, i.p.). The serum levels of LDH, BUN, and transaminase (ALT and AST) were measured. PMN infiltration in lung, liver, and kidney tissues after endotoxemia was observed with immunohistochemistry. Comparing with the WT control, LPS administration induced more severe multiple organ dysfunction and lower survival rates in the HSF1−/− mice. Moreover, PMN infiltration into lungs, liver, and kidneys in HSF1−/− mice was more than that in the WT mice. The augmented tissue PMN infiltration in HSF1−/− mice was associated with their enhanced adhesive properties to endothelium in vivo. In addition, HSF1−/− caused greater surface expression of PSGL-1 and CD11b on the PMN surface after LPS treatment. These findings suggested that HSF1 alleviated LPS-induced multiple organ injury in mice by suppressing the surface expression of adhesion molecules on PMNs and subsequent infiltration of PMNs in tissues.
Th17 cells: critical mediators of host responses to burn injury and sepsis
Authors: Rendon Juan L , Choudhry Mashkoor A 
Published: June 2012

Abstract
Review on Th17 cells in critical care settings, including burn injury and clinical sepsis, and the potential therapeutic role of IL-22.
Th cells have long been recognized as vital components of the adaptive immune system. Until recently, CD3+CD4+ Th cells were divided into cell-mediated Th1 or humoral Th2 responses. However, the Th1-Th2 hypothesis failed to accommodate the more recently described Th17 cells. Today, the major Th cell subsets include Th1, Th2, Th9, Th17, Th22, and Tregs, each of which produce specific effector cytokines under unique transcriptional regulation. Specifically, Th17 cells produce effector cytokines IL-17, IL-21, and IL-22 under the regulation of ROR-γt. Th17 lymphocytes were first described as orchestrators of neutrophil recruitment and activation and as key players in chronic inflammation and autoimmunity. More recent evidence suggest that Th17 lymphocytes and their effector cytokines play a crucial role in maintaining mucosal immunity and barrier integrity, including the skin, lung, and gut. Burn injury induces global changes to the systemic immune response, including suppressed immune function and increased susceptibility to infection. Moreover, burn trauma is associated with remote organ injury. This relationship between burn and remote organ injury supports the hypothesis that immune suppression may facilitate the development of sepsis, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome in critically ill burn patients. Herein, we discuss this emerging adaptive cell subset in critical care settings, including burn injury and clinical sepsis, and highlight the potential therapeutic role of IL-22.
Genetic susceptibility to lupus: the biological basis of genetic risk found in B cell signaling pathways
Authors: Vaughn Samuel E , Kottyan Leah C , Munroe Melissa E , Harley John B 
Published: June 2012

Abstract
Review on B cell signaling pathways in lupus risk genes, possibly representing a unique therapeutic opportunity.
Over 50 genetic variants have been statistically associated with the development of SLE (or lupus). Each genetic association is a key component of a pathway to lupus pathogenesis, the majority of which requires further mechanistic studies to understand the functional changes to cellular physiology. Whereas their use in clinical practice has yet to be established, these genes guide efforts to develop more specific therapeutic approaches. The BCR signaling pathways are rich in lupus susceptibility genes and may well provide novel opportunities for the understanding and clinical treatment of this complex disease.
ATP release and autocrine signaling through P2X4 receptors regulate γδ T cell activation
Authors: Manohar Monali , Hirsh Mark I , Chen Yu , Woehrle Tobias , Karande Anjali A , Junger Wolfgang G 
Published: June 2012

Abstract
Circulating human γδ T cells release ATP upon in vitro stimulation, which signals through P2X4 receptors and governs these cellsˈ function.
Purinergic signaling plays a key role in a variety of physiological functions, including regulation of immune responses. Conventional αβ T cells release ATP upon TCR cross-linking; ATP binds to purinergic receptors expressed by these cells and triggers T cell activation in an autocrine and paracrine manner. Here, we studied whether similar purinergic signaling pathways also operate in the “unconventional” γδ T lymphocytes. We observed that γδ T cells purified from peripheral human blood rapidly release ATP upon in vitro stimulation with anti-CD3/CD28-coated beads or IPP. Pretreatment of γδ T cells with 10panx-1, CBX, or Bf A reversed the stimulation-induced increase in extracellular ATP concentration, indicating that panx-1, connexin hemichannels, and vesicular exocytosis contribute to the controlled release of cellular ATP. Blockade of ATP release with 10panx-1 inhibited Ca2+ signaling in response to TCR stimulation. qPCR revealed that γδ T cells predominantly express purinergic receptor subtypes A2a, P2X1, P2X4, P2X7, and P2Y11. We found that pharmacological inhibition of P2X4 receptors with TNP-ATP inhibited transcriptional up-regulation of TNF-α and IFN-γ in γδ T cells stimulated with anti-CD3/CD28-coated beads or IPP. Our data thus indicate that purinergic signaling via P2X4 receptors plays an important role in orchestrating the functional response of circulating human γδ T cells.