gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Targeted delivery of human pro-apoptotic enzymes to tumor cells: In vitro studies describing a novel class of recombinant highly cytotoxic agents. (2003)

The serine protease granzyme B (GrB, 25 kDa) can initiate apoptosis by multiple mechanisms including directly activating caspases, inducing DNA fragmentation, activating the mitochondrial death pathway, and directly cleaving the nuclear matrix. The purpose of this study was to determine whether a recombinant antibody could deliver sufficient amounts of GrB to target cells to generate an apoptotic signal. The gene sequence encoding GrB was attached to the single-chain anti-melanoma antibody scFvMEL (anti-gp240) via a flexible (G(4)S) tether. The 53-kDa GrB/scFvMEL fusion protein was expressed in bacteria and purified by metal affinity chromatography. Western blotting confirmed presence of both scFvMEL and GrB proteins. The fusion construct displayed intact GrB enzymatic activity (specific activity = 2.6 x 10(5) units/ micro mol) similar to native GrB (specific activity = 4.8 x 10(5) units/ micro mol). The construct bound specifically to human A375-M melanoma cells and delivered GrB to the cytosol as assessed by confocal microscopy. Against log-phase melanoma cells, GrB/scFvMEL demonstrated an IC(50) of 20 nM and minimal cytotoxicity to non-target cells at doses of up to 1 micro M. Coadministration of exogenous perforin (PFN) to cells resulted in a slight increase in the cytotoxic effects of the GrB/scFvMEL construct on A375 target cells and a significant increase in cytotoxicity to SKBR3 (non-target) cells. The cytotoxic effects of this fusion construct on target cells were similar to those of the previously described MEL sFv/rGel fusion toxin (IC(50) approximately 20 nM). The construct produced impressive apoptotic effects by 8 h after treatment of target cells. Mediation of the apoptotic effects of GrB/scFvMEL included caspase-3 cleavage and release of cytochrome c into the cytosolic compartment from the mitochondrial compartment. These studies demonstrate that delivery of the human pro-apoptotic pathway enzyme GrB to tumor cells may have significant therapeutic potential for cancer treatment and represents a new class of targeted therapeutic agents with a defined mechanism of action.
An amino acid liquid synthetic medium for the development of mycellal and yeast forms ofCandida albicans (1975)

A chemically defined medium composed of 6 amino acids, biotin, inorganic salts and glucose for the growth of yeast and mycelial phases of Candida albicans at 25 degrees C and 37 degrees of C respectively was developed based on the aminopeptidase(s) profile of the fungus. This medium has proved successful in maintaining the growth characteristics of both phases during serial transfers. The relative pathogenicity, virulence, invasiveness and immunogenicity of the yeast and mycelial phases are discussed.
Characterization of an ATP-dependent DNA strand transferase from human cells. (1987)

We have characterized an enzymatic activity from human cell nuclei which is capable of catalyzing strand exchange between homologous DNA sequences. The strand exchange activity was Mg2+ dependent and required ATP hydrolysis. In addition, it was capable of promoting reannealing of homologous DNA sequences and could form nucleoprotein networks in a fashion reminiscent of purified bacterial RecA protein. Using an in vitro recombination assay, we also showed that the strand exchange activity was biologically important. The factor(s) responsible for the activity has been partially purified.
Automated Georeferenced User Position Tracking for Contextual Information Retrieval on Construction Site (2007)

This paper presents research that is evaluating the capability of an automated location-based methodology in identifying and retrieving contextual project information on indoor and outdoor construction sites for supporting decision-making tasks of site personnel. Under this methodology, construction entities visible in a user's field of view at any given time and location can be identified and cross-referenced with corresponding design and "as-built" data residing in construction databases and management information systems. The presented research attempts to achieve this by integrating outdoor positioning technologies together with location-based wireless technologies. Outdoor positioning techniques have been investigated and validated in other research efforts For indoor environments, this paper aims at identifying Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) indoor positioning technique, a cheap, easily deployable and universally compatible location system for indoor use.
Complement Membrane Attack Complexes in Pathologic Disc Tissues (2003)

The predominant presence of complement membrane attack complexes in sequestrated disc tissue could suggest a role in DH tissue-induced sciatica. Possibly immune (antigen-antibody) complexes, reported in previous studies, trigger the classic pathway of complement activation, with complement membrane attack complexes as the final product. Complement membrane attack complexes also appear to have some as yet undefined role in degenerated nonherniated disc tissue, with a predominant presence in the anulus fibrosus cells of such discs.
CD4+CD25+ T cells regulate the intensity of hypersensitivity responses to peanut, but are not decisive in the induction of oral sensitization (2007)

These results indicate that CD4+CD25+ Tregs are involved in maintaining tolerance to oral antigens and regulate the intensity of an IgE-mediated food hypersensitivity response, but are not crucial in preventing sensitization. Accordingly, CD4+CD25+ Tregs may represent a potential tool for the treatment of food allergic disorders.
<title>Detection of toxic metal ions with near-infrared compounds</title> (1994)

The determination of toxic metal ions in water using near-infrared compounds synthesized in our laboratories will be reported. Several near-infrared tetrasubstituted chloroaluminum 2,3-naphthalocyanine derivatives with spectral characteristics (absorbance and fluorescence) between 700 nm and 1000 nm have been used in these investigations. In the presence of metal ions the NIR dye's absorbance maximum undergoes a bathochromic shift of about 25 nm accompanied by changes in the fluorescence spectra along with molecular lifetime. The response of the NIR dye in the presence of several concentrations of toxic metal ions will be reported. The fluorescence intensity generated by the complex formed by the metal ion and the dye was monitored by (a) a modified commercially available spectrofluorometer and (b) an NIR instrument developed in our laboratories. The fluorescence intensity changes measured with the probe in the presence of metal ions can be used to construct a calibration curve for the monitoring of contaminants' metal ions in the environment. The effect of metal ions on the lifetime of the NIR dye as compared to the uncomplexed dye will be reported. The NIR instrument consists of a semiconductor laser diode, the NIR dye and a detector. The output wavelength of a 780 nm diode (used as the excitation source) matched the absorbance of these dyes and improved the detection limits of the analytes. Long term stability of the probe was investigated by a week-long period of observation. After one week the intensity varies by only 2%, suggesting suitably for long storage.
Clinical Efect of Ereatment with Ganciclovir in Children Acute Viral Encephalitis (2009)

Objective:To investigate the effect of treatment with Ganciclovir in children acute viral encephalitis.Methods:40 children with acute viral encephalitis were treated with Ganciclovir:5～10mg Ganciclovir was put into 10% glucose fliud and injected through vein for 10～14 days.Results:32 children were fully recover from acute viral encephalitis,6 children became better,and the effective was 95%.No obvious side effect were found.Conclusion:Ganciclovir is a high-performance drug to treat children acute viral encephalitis.
Evaluation of an inexpensive screening scintigraphic test of gastric emptying. (1995)

Our goal was to study the accuracy of a limited assessment relative to the traditional and obtain a more detailed approach to measure gastric emptying.We prospectively evaluated 35 patients referred to our laboratory with suspected fast or slow gastric emptying. Transit was measured radioscintigraphically after ingestion of an egg meal containing 99mTc-Amberlite pellets. Gastric emptying was analyzed by power exponential analysis. Diagnostic accuracy of simpler indices (gastric residual at 2 and 4 hr) was determined by comparing the categorization of patients as normal or abnormal relative to previously published normal data from our laboratory.Gastric residual at 2 hr showed greater diagnostic accuracy for accelerated gastric emptying with 90% sensitivity at 90% specificity. Gastric residual at 4 hr was less accurate for accelerated emptying, but was more accurate at detecting delayed gastric emptying with 100% sensitivity at 70% specificity. In contrast, sensitivity and specificity of gastric residual at 2 hr for slow emptying were low (100% sensitivity with 20% specificity) emphasizing the importance of obtaining a scan later than 2 hr for detecting delayed gastric emptying.Selective scans taken at 2 and 4 hr provide an excellent screening test for detecting fast or slow gastric emptying; the accuracy of 2-hr data is optimal for accelerated emptying and that of the 4-hr data greater for delayed emptying. This strategy provides a simple, less expensive way to evaluate gastric emptying in clinical practice with acceptable sensitivity and specificity as an initial test for patients with clinically suspected gastric stasis or dumping syndromes.
Neonatal-onset multisystem inflammatory disease (NOMID) due to a novel S331R mutation of theCIAS1 gene and response to interleukin-1 receptor antagonist treatment (2006)

Neonatal-onset multisystem inflammatory disease (NOMID) is due to mutations in the CIAS1 gene. We describe the case of a 5-year-old boy with neonatal onset of urticaria-like rash, chronic fever, laboratory findings of systemic inflammation, hepatosplenomegaly, and chronic CNS inflammation associated with sensorineural deafness. Sequence analysis of exon 3 of the CIAS1 gene revealed a novel C1754A/S331R mutation. Since experimental evidence suggests that patients with cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (CAPS) could respond to inhibition of binding of interleukin IL-1alpha and IL-1beta to the IL-1 receptor type 1, we treated the child with the IL-1 receptor antagonist anakinra. A remarkable clinical and serological response to therapy was observed, suggesting that pharmacological inhibition of the IL-1 signaling pathway offers an important new treatment option for patients with NOMID.
Nephropathy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (1999)

In the not-so-distant past, type 2 diabetes mellitus was thought to be a relatively benign condition, at least in the elderly, with relatively little effect on life expectancy or renal function.1 It has now become obvious that type 2 diabetes must be taken every bit as seriously as type 1 diabetes, in part because of its renal complications.2 However, some recent and encouraging evidence indicates that diabetic nephropathy and deterioration of renal function are to a certain extent preventable.EpidemiologyAccording to the reports of the U.S. Renal Data System,3,4 in the past two decades there has been a . . .
Ventilatory dynamics during transient arousal from NREM sleep: implications for respiratory control stability (1996)

The polysomnographic and ventilatory patterns of nine normal adults were measured during non-rapid-eye-movement (NREM) stage 2 sleep before and after repeated administrations of a tone (40-72 dB) lasting 5 s. The ventilatory response to arousal (VRA) was determined in data sections showing electrocortical arousal following the start of the tone. Mean inspiratory flow and tidal volume increased significantly above control levels in the first seven breaths after the start of arousal, with peak increases (64.2% > control) occurring on the second breath. Breath-to-breath occlusion pressure 100 ms after the start of inspiration showed significant increases only on the second and third postarousal breaths, whereas upper airway resistance declined immediately and remained below control for > or = 7 consecutive breaths. These results suggest that the first breath and latter portion of the VRA are determined more by upper airway dynamics than by changes in the neural drive to breathe. Computer model simulations comparing different VRA time courses show that sustained periodic apnea is more likely to occur when the fall in the postarousal increase in ventilation is more abrupt.
Expanding the genetic code (2001)

The ability to incorporate unnatural amino acids into proteins directly in living cells will provide new tools to study protein and cellular function, and may generate proteins or even organisms with enhanced properties. Due to the limited promiscuity of some synthetases, natural amino acids can be substituted with close analogs at multiple sites using auxotrophic strains. Alternatively, this can be achieved by deactivating the editing function of some synthetases. The addition of new amino acids to the genetic code, however, requires additional components of the protein biosynthetic machinery including a novel tRNA-codon pair, an aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase, and an amino acid. This new set of components functions orthogonally to the counterparts of the common 20 amino acids, i.e., the orthogonal synthetase (and only this synthetase) aminoacylates the orthogonal tRNA (and only this tRNA) with the unnatural amino acid only, and the resulting acylated tRNA inserts the unnatural amino acid only in response to the unique codon. Using this strategy, the genetic code of Escherichia coli has been expanded to incorporate unnatural amino acids with a fidelity rivaling that of natural amino acids. This methodology is being applied to other cell types and unnatural analogs with a variety of functionalities.
Methyl-CpG Binding Domain Protein 2 Represses Transcription from Hypermethylated π-Class Glutathione S-Transferase Gene Promoters in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells (2002)

During the pathogenesis of human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the CpG island encompassing the pi-class glutathione S-transferase gene (GSTP1) becomes hypermethylated. Repression of transcription accompanying CpG island hypermethylation has been proposed to be mediated by methyl-CpG binding domain (MBD) proteins. We report here that inhibition of transcription from hypermethylated GSTP1 promoters in Hep3B HCC cells, which fail to express GSTP1 mRNA or GSTP1 polypeptides, appears to be mediated by MBD2. Treatment of Hep3B cells with 5-azadeoxycytidine (5-aza-dC), a methyltransferase inhibitor, activated GSTP1 expression, whereas treatment with trichostatin A, a histone deacetylase inhibitor, had little effect. To more precisely assess the contribution of the pattern of GSTP1 CpG island methylation on GSTP1 mRNA expression, Hep3B cells were treated for 72 h with 5-aza-dC and then subjected to limiting dilution cloning. Bisulfite sequencing was used to map the methylation patterns of the GSTP1 promoter region in GSTP1-expressing and -non-expressing clones. In the clone that expressed GSTP1 mRNA determined by Northern blot analysis and quantitative reverse transcriptase (RT)-PCR, widespread demethylation of at least one GSTP1 allele was evident. Chromatin immunoprecipitation experiments revealed the presence of MBD2, but not Sp1, at the GSTP1 promoter in Hep3B cells. In contrast, Sp1 was detected at the GSTP1 promoter in a GSTP1-expressing Hep3B 5-aza-dC subclone. To test whether MBD2 might be responsible for the inhibition of GSTP1 transcription from hypermethylated GSTP1 promoters, siRNAs were used to reduce MBD2 polypeptide levels in Hep3B cells. SssI-catalyzed methylation of GSTP1 promoter sequences resulted in diminished luciferase reporter activity after transfection into Hep3B cells. However, when hypermethylated GSTP1 promoter sequences were transfected into Hep3B cells that had been treated with siRNA-targeting MBD2 mRNA, no repression of luciferase reporter expression was evident. These findings implicate MBD2 in the repression of GSTP1 expression associated with GSTP1 CpG island hypermethylation in HCC cells.
Comparison between static stretching and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on hamstring flexibility: systematic review and meta-analysis (2017)

Background: Both static stretching (SS) and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) have been widely investigated, it is believed that PNF might have an advantage over SS because of its possible neural mechanisms. However, it remains uncertain which one is the most effective strategy.Objective: The aim of the present review was to compare the effects of SS and PNF stretching on hamstring flexibility.Methods: The search included the databases Cochrane CENTRAL, MEDLINE (via Pubmed), Lilacs, PEDro, and manual search. Studies that have compared SS and PNF on hamstring flexibility in sedentary and recreationally active young adults were included. In contrast, studies with samples composed by children, elderly, and people with any dysfunction/disease were excluded.Results: From the 757 studies identified, 19 were included in the systematic review, but only 12 had suitable data for the meta-analysis. The meta-analysis was divided into two types of tests: straight leg raise (SLR) and knee extension test (KET). Results from the SLR analysis showed no difference between SS and PNF either chronically (−2.56; 95%CI: −7.43 to 2.32) or acutely (−3.32; 95%CI: −11.58 to 4.93). Regarding the KET analysis, there was no difference between groups (0.93; 95%CI: −1.39 to 3.24).Conclusion: In conclusion, both SS and PNF stretching can be effective in increasing hamstring flexibility.
(S)-N-tert-Butyl-3-(4-(2-methoxyphenyl)piperazin-1-yl)-2-phenylpropanamide [(S)-WAY-100135]: a selective antagonist at presynaptic and postsynaptic 5-HT1A receptors (1993)

ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticle(S)-N-tert-Butyl-3-(4-(2-methoxyphenyl)piperazin-1-yl)-2-phenylpropanamide [(S)-WAY-100135]: a selective antagonist at presynaptic and postsynaptic 5-HT1A receptorsIan A. Cliffe, Christopher I. Brightwell, Allan Fletcher, Elaine A. Forster, Howard L. Mansell, Yvonne Reilly, Carol Routledge, and Alan C. WhiteCite this: J. Med. Chem. 1993, 36, 10, 1509–1510Publication Date (Print):May 1, 1993Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 May 1993https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jm00062a028https://doi.org/10.1021/jm00062a028research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse permissionsArticle Views190Altmetric-Citations75LEARN ABOUT THESE METRICSArticle Views are the COUNTER-compliant sum of full text article downloads since November 2008 (both PDF and HTML) across all institutions and individuals. These metrics are regularly updated to reflect usage leading up to the last few days.Citations are the number of other articles citing this article, calculated by Crossref and updated daily. Find more information about Crossref citation counts.The Altmetric Attention Score is a quantitative measure of the attention that a research article has received online. Clicking on the donut icon will load a page at altmetric.com with additional details about the score and the social media presence for the given article. Find more information on the Altmetric Attention Score and how the score is calculated. Share Add toView InAdd Full Text with ReferenceAdd Description ExportRISCitationCitation and abstractCitation and referencesMore Options Share onFacebookTwitterWechatLinked InRedditEmail Other access optionsGet e-Alertsclose Get e-Alerts
Intelligent validation and routing of electronic forms in a distributed workflow environment (2002)

This paper describes a knowledge-based system for improving the efficiency of automated workflow systems by 1) ensuring the correctness and completeness of data contained on forms that are originated and transmitted electronically, and 2) generating an electronic "routing slip" that reflects who must approve the form. The system uses a form-independent validation engine and form-specific constraints to check that electronic forms are filled out correctly. If no errors are detected during validation, the system uses information on the form to generate a list of individuals and/or organizations that must approve it. The system, implemented in CLIPS and running on Macintosh computers, communicates with an off-the-shelf electronic forms package via AppleScript and can operate within the Apple Open Collaboration Environment (AOCE). The system has successfully validated and generated approval paths for approximately ten different types of forms, and is easily extended to new forms.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">&gt;</ETX>
Purification and Characterization of Substance P-related Peptide from the Body of the African Lungfish, Protopterus dolloi (2006)

The peptide with structural similarity to mammalian substance P (M-SP) has been isolated from extract of the body of the African lungfish, Protopterus dolloi, using the rectum of the newt as the bioassay system. The primary structure of the SP-related peptide was identified as Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Asp-Gln-Phe-Tyr-Gly-Leu-Met-NH2 (L-SP) and contained four substitutions (<TEX>$Lys^{1}\rightarrow $</TEX> Arg, <TEX>$Arg^{3}\rightarrow$</TEX> Lys, <TEX>$Asp^{5}\rightarrow$</TEX> Gln, and <TEX>$Tyr^{8}\rightarrow$</TEX> Phe) compared with M-SP; this structure is identical to that of the peptide isolated from the gut of the Australian lungfish. Circular dichroism spectra showed that L-SP had an unordered structure in the buffer solution and phospholipid bilayers. This peptide was found to have an excitatory effect on rectal muscle tissues of newt, quail, and fish. L-SP also had a more potent vasodilatory effect on the guinea-pig aorta than that of M-SP. The identification of the peptide provides evidence that SP family, hitherto confined to mammals, have a widespread occurrence in lungfish.
Plasmin catalyzes binding of lipoprotein (a) to immobilized fibrinogen and fibrin. (1989)

Lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] is a plasma component whose concentration is related to the development of atherosclerosis, although the underlying mechanisms are not known. Lp(a) contains a unique structure, apolipoprotein (a), that shares partial homology with plasminogen. We now report that plasmin catalyzes the binding of Lp(a) to both immobilized fibrinogen and fibrin in a manner analogous to our previously reported studies with plasminogen. Plasmin treatment of immobilized fibrinogen induces a 3.7-fold increase in Lp(a) binding. Low density lipoprotein, molecules similar to Lp(a) but lacking apolipoprotein (a), bind poorly to immobilized fibrinogen and binding is not increased by plasmin. Trypsin but not neutrophil elastase also increases the binding of Lp(a) to fibrinogen. Lp(a) also complexes to plasmin-fibrinogen digests, and binding increases in proportion to the time of plasmin-induced fibrinogen degradation. Lp(a) binding is lysine-binding site dependent as it is inhibited by epsilon-aminocaproic acid. Lp(a) inhibits the binding of plasminogen to plasmin-modified immobilized fibrinogen, indicating that both molecules compete for similar lysine-binding sites. These findings demonstrate an affinity between Lp(a) and protease-modified fibrinogen or fibrin and thereby provide a potential mechanism to explain the association between thrombosis, coronary atherosclerosis, and increased blood concentrations of Lp(a).