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These results suggest that 181 LPE protects neurons from glutamate toxicity via PKC inhibitor Go6983-sensitive PKC subtype. Collectively, our results demonstrated that 181 LPE stimulates neurite outgrowth and protects against glutamate toxicity in cultured cortical neurons. Our findings provide insights into the physiological or pathological roles of 181 LPE in the brain.

Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is an endocrine-disrupting pharmaceutical prescribed to pregnant women to prevent pregnancy complications between the 1940s and 1970s. Although DES has been shown in animal studies to have multigenerational effects, only two studies have investigated potential multigenerational effects in humans on preterm birth (PTB), and none on low birthweight (LBW)-major determinants of later life health.

Nurses' Health Study (NHS) II participants (G1; born 1946-64) reported their mothers' (G0) use of DES while pregnant with them. We used cluster-weighted generalized estimating equations to estimate odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for risk of LBW and PTB among the grandchildren by grandmother use of DES. G1 birthweight and gestational age were considered to explore confounding by indication.

Among 54334 G0-G1/grandmother-mother pairs, 973 (1.8%) G0 used DES during pregnancy with G1. Of the 128275 G2 children, 4369 (3.4%) were LBW and 7976 (6.2%) premature. Grandmother (G0) use of DES during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of G2 LBW [adjusted OR (aOR) = 3.09; 95% CI 2.57, 3.72], that was reduced when restricted to term births (aOR = 1.59; 95% CI 1.08, 2.36). The aOR for PTB was 2.88 (95% CI 2.46, 3.37). Results were essentially unchanged when G1 birthweight and gestational age were included in the model, as well as after adjusting for other potential intermediate variables, such as G2 pregnancy-related factors.

Grandmother use of DES during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of LBW, predominantly through an increased risk of PTB. Results when considering G1 birth outcomes suggest this does not result from confounding by indication.

Grandmother use of DES during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of LBW, predominantly through an increased risk of PTB. Results when considering G1 birth outcomes suggest this does not result from confounding by indication.

The Thermo Scientific™ SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Detection Workflow, packaged with Applied Biosystems™ TaqMan™ 2019-nCoV Assay Kit v1 targets three different SARS-CoV-2 genomic regions in a single RT-PCR reaction.

To validate the Thermo Scientific™ SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Workflow, for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus on stainless steel surfaces as part of the AOAC Performance Tested Method SM Emergency Response Validation program.

The Applied Biosystems™ TaqMan™ 2019-nCoV Assay Kit v1, as part of the Thermo Scientific SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Workflow was evaluated for specificity using in silico analysis of 15,764 SARS-CoV-2 sequences and 65 exclusivity organisms. GSK2643943A inhibitor The Thermo Scientific SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Workflow was evaluated in an unpaired study for one environmental surface (stainless steel) and compared to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2019-Novel Coronavirus RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel, Instructions for Use (Revision 4, Effective 6/12/2020).

In silico analysis showed that of the 15,756 target SARS-CoV-2 genomes analyzed, 99% of the strains/isolates are perfectly matched to at least two of the three assays, and more than 90% have 100% homology to all three assays (ORF1ab, N-gene, S-gene) in the SARS-CoV-2 Kit. None of the 65 non-target strain genomes analyzed showed matching sequences. In the matrix study, the Thermo Scientific SARS-CoV-2 workflow showed comparable detection to the CDC method.

The Thermo Scientific SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Workflow is an effective procedure for detection of RNA from SARS-CoV-2 virus from stainless steel.

The workflow provides equivalent performance results with the two tested RNA extraction platforms and the two tested RT-PCR Instruments.

The workflow provides equivalent performance results with the two tested RNA extraction platforms and the two tested RT-PCR Instruments.Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscular weakness because of the loss of dystrophin. Extracellular Ca2+ flows into the cytoplasm through membrane tears in dystrophin-deficient myofibers, which leads to muscle contracture and necrosis. Sarco/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase (SERCA) takes up cytosolic Ca2+ into the sarcoplasmic reticulum, but its activity is decreased in dystrophic muscle. Here, we show that an allosteric SERCA activator, CDN1163, ameliorates dystrophic phenotypes in dystrophin-deficient mdx mice. The administration of CDN1163 prevented exercise-induced muscular damage and restored mitochondrial function. In addition, treatment with CDN1163 for 7 weeks enhanced muscular strength and reduced muscular degeneration and fibrosis in mdx mice. Our findings provide preclinical proof-of-concept evidence that pharmacological activation of SERCA could be a promising therapeutic strategy for DMD. Moreover, CDN1163 improved muscular strength surprisingly in wild-type mice, which may pave the new way for the treatment of muscular dysfunction.

Iterative reflective practice is recognised to support learners' formation of humanism and resilience, facilitating the healthy development of professional identity. In one undergraduate pharmacy programme, students experience a series of seminars to develop their understanding and skills in the practice of reflection and its articulation. In Stage (year) 4, students engage in a reflection conference where they present a reflective account of a 'Significant Learning Event' or their journey 'From Student to Professional'. Student abstracts from this conference were investigated to explore the nature of the reflective practice.

The student abstracts submitted for the reflection conference in the academic years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 were subjected to manifest and latent content analysis to investigate what and how students chose to reflect. This was supplemented by the ethnographic approach of the researchers, who attended, observed and engaged with students at the event.

107 abstracts were submitted across the cohorts.