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The field of extracellular vesicles (EVs) is rapidly advancing. This progress is fueled by the applications of these agents as biomarkers and also as an attractive source to encapsulate therapeutics.

Different types of EVs, including exosomes, and other nanoparticles have been identified with key regulatory functions in cell-cell communication. However, the techniques used for their purification possess inherent limitations, resulting in heterogeneous preparations contaminated by other EVs subtypes and nano-size structures. It is therefore urgent to deconvolute the molecular constituents present in each type of EVs in order to accurately ascribe their specific functions. In this context, proteomics can profile, not only the lumen proteins and surface markers, but also their post-translational modifications, which will inform on the mechanisms of cargo selection and sorting.

Mass spectrometry-based proteomics is now a mature technique and has started to deliver new insights in the EV field. Here, we review recent developments in sample preparation, mass spectrometry (MS) and computational analysis and discuss how these advances, in conjunction with improved purification protocols, could impact thecharacterization of the complex landscape of EVs and other secreted nanoparticles.

Mass spectrometry-based proteomics is now a mature technique and has started to deliver new insights in the EV field. Here, we review recent developments in sample preparation, mass spectrometry (MS) and computational analysis and discuss how these advances, in conjunction with improved purification protocols, could impact thecharacterization of the complex landscape of EVs and other secreted nanoparticles.Data on the human immune response to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) proteins have been applied to vaccine development and diagnosing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), but little research has been done on the relationship between the human immune response and COVID-19 severity. We herein sought to determine whether there is a correlation between the immunoglobulin level and COVID-19 severity. Clinical samples were collected from 102 patients with COVID-19. Of these, 65 and 37 patients had mild and severe symptoms, respectively. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using the recombinant SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid (N) protein, spike (S) protein, and synthetic peptides covering N and S as antigens was performed to measure the IgM and IgG levels. The correlation between the immunoglobulin level and COVID-19 severity was then analyzed. A significant difference in the level of IgG antibodies against N and of IgM antibodies against the receptor binding domain of the S protein was observed between patients with nonsevere and severe COVID-19 symptoms, and the level of IgG antibodies against N was found to be higher in patients with severe symptoms whereas the level of IgM antibodies against the S peptides was higher in patients with nonsevere symptoms. The level of specific antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 structural proteins might correlate with COVID-19 severity. If so, this fact may be useful for predicting the prognosis of the disease and in determining the appropriate treatment with greater precision.A single bout of cycling or running performed in the evening can reduce postprandial lipaemia (PPL) the following morning, although this is currently unknown for upper-body exercise. The aim of this study was to determine if a bout of arm-crank exercise (high-intensity interval [HIIE] or moderate-intensity continuous [MICE]), can attenuate PPL in noninjured individuals. Eleven healthy and recreationally active participants (eight males, three females; age 27 ± 7 years; body mass index 23.5 ± 2.5 kg·m-2) volunteered to participate in three trials HIIE (10 × 60 s at 80% peak power output), MICE (50% peak power output of isocaloric duration), and a no-exercise control condition. Each exercise bout was performed at 1800, and participants consumed a standardised evening meal at 2000. Following an overnight fast, a 5-h mixed-macronutrient tolerance test was performed at 0800. There were no significant differences in triglyceride incremental area under the curve between HIIE (192 ± 94 mmol·L-1 per 300 min), MICE (184 ± 111 mmol·L-1 per 300 min), and the no-exercise condition (175 ± 90 mmol·L-1 per 300 min) (P = 0.46). There were no significant differences in incremental area under the curve for glucose (P = 0.91) or insulin (P = 0.59) between conditions. Upper-body MICE and HIIE performed in the evening do not influence PPL the following morning, in normotriglyceridemic individuals. Clinical Trials Registration NCT04277091. Novelty Arm-crank exercise has no effect on PPL when performed the evening prior to a mixed-macronutrient meal test. Upper-body sprint interval exercise should be investigated as a potential solution to reduce PPL.Purpose Sexual and gender minority (SGM) people are at increased risk for psychological distress compared with cisgender heterosexual people. Specific SGM subgroups include lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender diverse, and asexual people who each experience unique psychosocial challenges that can result in different mental health outcomes. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may have further exacerbated mental health disparities among these groups. The aim of this study was to compare lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender diverse, asexual, and cisgender heterosexual people's mental health and social support during the first 4 months of the COVID-19 crisis. Methods This study used a cross-sectional online survey from March 26th, 2020 to July 7th, 2020 in Québec, Canada. A total of 2908 individuals (n = 304 SGM people, n = 2604 cisgender heterosexual people) completed questionnaires measuring perceived social support, perceived stress, symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as loneliness. Results SGM people presented worse health outcomes than cisgender heterosexual people on all questionnaires (p  less then  0.001). Post hoc analyses showed that particularly marginalized SGM subgroups, including bisexual and asexual people, reported the poorest mental health. Moderation analyses revealed that the buffering effect of social support on depressive symptoms was four times stronger among SGM people (ΔR2 = 0.041; p  less then  0.001) than among cisgender heterosexual people (ΔR2 = 0.010; p  less then  0.001). Conclusion This study suggests that fostering social connectedness among SGM people may be especially beneficial in buffering against distress in the face of a crisis.

Accounting for 90% of all traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is currently the most frequently seen type of TBI. Although most patients can recover from mTBI, some may suffer from prolonged symptoms for months to years after injury. Growing evidence indicates that mTBI is associated with neurodegenerative diseases, including dementia and Parkinson's disease (PD). Pharmacological interventions are necessary to address the symptoms and avoid the adverse consequences of mTBI.

To provide an overview of the current treatment options, the authors herein review the potential drugs to reduce the secondary damage and symptom-targeted therapy, as well as the ongoing clinical trials of pharmacotherapy for mTBI.

There has been no consensus on pharmacotherapy for mTBI. Several candidates, including n-3 PUFAs, melatonin, NAC, and statins show potential benefits in lessening the secondary injury and improving neurological deficits in preclinic studies, which, however, still need further investigation in clinical trials. The current pharmacotherapy for mTBI is empirical in nature and mainly targets to mitigate the symptoms. Well-designed clinical trials are now warranted to provide high-level evidence.

There has been no consensus on pharmacotherapy for mTBI. Several candidates, including n-3 PUFAs, melatonin, NAC, and statins show potential benefits in lessening the secondary injury and improving neurological deficits in preclinic studies, which, however, still need further investigation in clinical trials. Zeocin chemical The current pharmacotherapy for mTBI is empirical in nature and mainly targets to mitigate the symptoms. Well-designed clinical trials are now warranted to provide high-level evidence.Sex differences in heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV), a surrogate of cardiac autonomic modulation, are evident during rest and exercise in young healthy individuals. However, it remains unclear whether sex impacts HRV during prolonged exercise at differing levels of environmental heat stress. Therefore, we completed a secondary analysis upon the effects of sex and wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT) on HR and HRV during prolonged exercise. To achieve this, HR and HRV were assessed in non-endurance-trained and non-heat-acclimatised healthy men (n = 19) and women (n = 15) aged 18-45 years during 180 min of treadmill walking at a moderate metabolic rate (200 W/m2 equivalent to ∼35% peak aerobic power) in 16, 24, 28, and 32 °C WBGT. In the final 5 min prior to exercise termination, HR was observed to be higher in women relative to men in all but the 32 °C WBGT. Although no sex differences were observed for the HRV metric of root-mean-square of successive differences, high-frequency power was higher in women relative to men across WBGT conditions. These findings indicate that, in healthy non-heat-acclimatised individuals, women respond to prolonged exercise-heat stress with a greater increase in HR despite cardiac vagal autonomic modulation remaining equal or increasing compared to men. Novelty Prior to exercise termination, females respond with a greater increase in HR under all WBGTs except the hottest (32 °C). Sex influenced HRV metrics during all WBGTs, but results were mixed. Further characterisation of HRV sex differences remains an important area of research.Objective The restrictions imposed by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have caused significant changes in people's lives. This study aimed to investigate anxiety levels and changes in health and hygiene behaviors in mothers of children with asthma in early COVID-19 lockdown in Turkey. Materials and Methods This study was a cross-sectional survey conducted on children with asthma, 6 to 11 years of age, between June 1 and 30, 2020, in Turkey. A sociodemographic data form, health and hygiene behavior form, childhood asthma control test, and state-trait anxiety inventory were administered to the mothers of the children. Results The asthma group included 123 children (Female 39.0%) and median age, interquartile range (IQR) [minimum-maximum] 8.0 (6) [6-12] years; the control group included 88 children (Female 47.7%) median age, IQR [minimum-maximum] 8.0 (7) [5-12] years. Increased hygiene behaviors and high compliance with social isolation measures were recorded in the early lockdown, with no difference between the groups. Before the pandemic, the most frequently used cleaning products were general-purpose cleaners. During the early lockdown, however, the most frequently used product was disinfectants and was similar in both groups. In both groups, the rate of using nutritional supplements increased during the pandemic period, but the rate was higher in children with asthma both before and during the early lockdown (P  less then  0.001). The anxiety levels of the mothers in asthma and control groups were similar. Conclusion This study is the first in Turkey demonstrating that, in mothers of children with asthma, lifestyle changes related to health and hygiene and anxiety levels are similar to those of other children and their mothers during the early lockdown period of COVID-19 pandemic.