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Our described sensitivity-improved orthogonal test approach assures highest specificity (99.8%); thereby enabling robust serodiagnosis in low-prevalence settings with simple test formats. The inclusion of a calibrator permits accurate quantitative monitoring of antibody concentrations in samples collected at different time points during the acute and convalescent phase of COVID-19 and disclosed antibody level thresholds that correlate well with robust neutralization of authentic SARS-CoV-2 virus.

We demonstrate that antigen source and purity strongly impact serotest performance. Comprehensive biotechnology-assisted selection of antigens and in-depth characterisation of the assays allowed us to overcome limitations of simple ELISA-based antibody test formats based on chromometric reporters, to yield comparable assay performance as fully-automated platforms.

WWTF, Project No. COV20-016; BOKU, LBI/LBG.

WWTF, Project No. COV20-016; BOKU, LBI/LBG.

A non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphism of the ATG16L1 gene, T300A, is a major Crohn's disease (CD) susceptibility allele, and is known to be associated with increased apoptosis induction in the small intestinal crypt base in CD subjects and mouse models. We hypothesized that ATG16L1 T300A genotype also correlates with increased tumor apoptosis and therefore could lead to superior clinical outcome in cancer subjects.

T300A genotyping by Taqman assay was performed for gastric carcinoma subjects who underwent resection from two academic medical centers. Transcriptomic analysis was performed by RNA-seq on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded cancerous tissue. Tumor apoptosis and autophagy were determined by cleaved caspase-3 and p62 immunohistochemistry, respectively. The subjects' genotypes were correlated with demographics, various histopathologic features, transcriptome, and clinical outcome.

Of the 220 genotyped subjects, 163 (74%) subjects carried the T300A allele(s), including 55 (25%) homozygous and 108 (49%) heterozygous subjects. The T300A/T300A subjects had superior overall survival than the other groups. Their tumors were associated with increased CD-like lymphoid aggregates and increased tumor apoptosis without concurrent increase in tumor mitosis or defective autophagy. Transcriptomic analysis showed upregulation of WNT/β-catenin signaling and downregulation of PPAR, EGFR, and inflammatory chemokine pathways in tumors of T300A/T300A subjects.

Gastric carcinoma of subjects with the T300A/T300A genotype is associated with repressed EGFR and PPAR pathways, increased tumor apoptosis, and improved overall survival. Genotyping gastric cancer subjects may provide additional insight for clinical stratification.

Gastric carcinoma of subjects with the T300A/T300A genotype is associated with repressed EGFR and PPAR pathways, increased tumor apoptosis, and improved overall survival. Genotyping gastric cancer subjects may provide additional insight for clinical stratification.

Arterio-enteric fistula (AEF) is a rare but potentially devastating complication of solid organ pancreatic transplantation. Traditional management has been to remove the pancreas-duodenum allograft and control the vascular defect. Interventional radiological (IR) techniques present a new method of managing AEF related haemorrhage without re-operation and the potential to preserve graft function. This paper examines the available literature to assess efficacy and safety of this novel approach.

Aggregate results tables were constructed from 28 cases identified in the English language literature where IR was used in the management of AEF following pancreas transplantation. Outcomes recorded were death, re-bleeding, surgical intervention required and post intervention graft function. These were analysed with respect to technical factors and graft function at time of presentation.

28 cases of AEF managed by IR methods were identified. Mortality was high at 17.9%. 78.6% of all AEFs were present in failed pancbe strongly considered, possibly in conjunction with or following arterial stenting.

IR can be an effective way to manage bleeding in the context of AEF associated with pancreas transplantation. If patient condition allows, it should be the first-choice intervention to manage AEF associated bleeding. Use of arterial stenting is more effective in controlling and preventing further bleeding. In a non-functioning graft, transplant pancreatectomy should be strongly considered, possibly in conjunction with or following arterial stenting.

Limited data is available on the rates of bleeding and thromboembolic events for patients undergoing low bleeding risk procedures while taking direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC).

Adults taking DOAC in the Michigan Anticoagulation Quality Improvement Initiative (MAQI

) database who underwent a low bleeding risk procedure between May 2015 and Sep 2019 were included. Thirty-day bleeding (of any severity), thromboembolic events, and death were compared between DOAC temporarily interrupted and continued uninterrupted groups. Adverse event rates were compared using an inverse probability weighting propensity score.

There were 820 patients who underwent 1412 low risk procedures. DOAC therapy was temporarily interrupted in 371 (45.2%) patients (601 [42.6%] procedures) and continued uninterrupted in 449 (54.8%) patients (811 [57.4%] procedures). DOAC patients with temporary interruptions were more likely to have diabetes, prior stroke or TIA, prior bleeding, higher CHA2DS2-VASc, and higher modified HAS-BLED scores. DOAC interruption was common for gastrointestinal endoscopy, electrophysiology device implantation, and cardiac catheterization while it was less common for cardioversion, dermatologic procedures, and subcutaneous injection. After propensity score adjustment, bleeding risk was lower in the DOAC temporary interruption group (OR 0.62, 95% CI 0.41-0.95) as compared to the group with continuous DOAC use. Rates of thromboembolic events and death did not differ significantly between the two groups.

DOAC-treated patients undergoing low bleeding risk procedures may experience lower rates of bleeding when DOAC is temporarily interrupted. ISM001-055 price Prospective studies focused on low bleeding risk procedures are needed to identify the safety DOAC management strategy.

DOAC-treated patients undergoing low bleeding risk procedures may experience lower rates of bleeding when DOAC is temporarily interrupted. Prospective studies focused on low bleeding risk procedures are needed to identify the safety DOAC management strategy.