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These classes are able to inherently provide data provenance by maintaining the relationship between the subsetted and parent assays. We demonstrate the utility of this package on a single-cell RNA-seq dataset by storing and retrieving subsets at different stages of the analysis while maintaining a lower memory footprint. Overall, the ExperimentSubset is a flexible container for the efficient management of subsets.

ExperimentSubset package is available at Bioconductor https//bioconductor.org/packages/ExperimentSubset/ and Github https//github.com/campbio/ExperimentSubset.

Supplementary data are available at Bioinformatics online.

Supplementary data are available at Bioinformatics online.

There is wide variation in the approach to staging for distant metastatic disease in breast cancer. This study sought to identify factors predictive of distant metastatic disease at presentation to enable appropriate selection of patients for pretreatment CT.

Data were collected retrospectively for all patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer (screening and symptomatic) over 3 years (2014-2017). Detailed demographic, pathological, biological, and management data were recorded at presentation, and outcome data were recorded after follow-up. Binomial logistic regression was used to identify variables independently associated with distant metastatic disease at presentation.

A total of 1377 patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer were identified, of whom 1025 had complete data; 323 staging CT examinations were performed. Distant metastases were identified at presentation in 47 (4.6 per cent). Some 30 of 47 patients with metastatic disease met established criteria for staging (T4, recurrence, symptoms of possible distant metastases), leaving 17 patients with metastatic disease potentially missed by use of these criteria alone. Multivariable analysis showed that tumour size at least 3 cm combined with sonographically abnormal axillary lymph nodes predicted a high probability of distant metastatic disease at presentation (positive predictive value 18.8 per cent, odds ratio 4.83, P < 0.001). Addition of this criterion increased the positive CT rate to 17.1 per cent.

Selective pretreatment CT staging can be further optimized with the addition of tumour size at least 3 cm with abnormal axillary nodes to established staging criteria.

Selective pretreatment CT staging can be further optimized with the addition of tumour size at least 3 cm with abnormal axillary nodes to established staging criteria.

The need for an efficient and cost-effective method is compelling in biomolecular NMR. To tackle this problem, we have developed the Poky suite, the revolutionized platform with boundless possibilities for advancing research and technology development in signal detection, resonance assignment, structure calculation, and relaxation studies with the help of many automation and user interface tools. This software is extensible and scalable by scripting and batching as well as providing modern graphical user interfaces and a diverse range of modules right out of the box.

Poky is freely available to non-commercial users at https//poky.clas.ucdenver.edu.

Supplementary data are available at Bioinformatics online.

Supplementary data are available at Bioinformatics online.

Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-1 associated periodic syndrome (TRAPS) is a rare autosomal dominant autoinflammatory disorder associated with mutations in the TNF receptor super family 1A (TNFRSF1A) gene. AA amyloidosis (AA) is the most severe complication of TRAPS. To study the occurrence and prognosis of AA in TRAPS, we conducted a retrospective study of all French cases and a systematic literature review.

This case series includes TRAPS patients followed by our center from 2000 to 2020 presenting with histologically confirmed AA. We conducted a systematic literature review on the PubMed and Embase databases for articles published up February 2021 following the PRISMA guidelines and using the keywords amyloidoisis, amyloid, TNF receptor-associated periodic syndrome, TNF Receptor-associated Periodic Syndrome, Tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated periodic syndrome, TRAPS, TNFRSF1A, Familial Hibernian fever and Hibernian Familial Fever.

A total of 41 TRAPS with AA were studied 3 new patients and 38 cases from the literature. AA diagnosis preceded that of TRAPS in 96% of cases, and 17/36 (47%) required renal replacement therapy. Death occurred in 5/36 (14%) with a median follow-up of 23 months. Effect of biologics on AA were available for 21 regimens in 19 patients 10 improved renal function, 7 stabilized and 4 worsened. Four patients (36% of transplanted patients) relapse AA on kidney graft (only one under etanercept).

TRAPS is revealed by AA in most cases. Therefore, clinical features of TRAPS should be screened for in AA patients. IL-1 antagonist can help to normalize inflammation and to preserve renal function.

TRAPS is revealed by AA in most cases. Therefore, clinical features of TRAPS should be screened for in AA patients. IL-1 antagonist can help to normalize inflammation and to preserve renal function.

To investigate subclinical or clinical abnormalities in retinal and choroidal vascular plexuses in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) by means of optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A).

A total of 20 consecutive SSc patients were recruited and compared to 20 healthy subjects. Apilimod datasheet Quantitative analysis of vessel density (VD), choriocapillaris plexus flow index (CCP-FI) and choroidal vascularity index were performed on OCT-A images in the superficial capillary plexus (SCP), deep capillary plexus (DCP) and choriocapillaris for all patients. Images were further reviewed by two independent readers for the assessment of qualitative abnormalities, including tortuosity, rarefaction areas, megacapillaries and macular-foveal capillaries (MFC).

The DCP-VD in the whole scan and in parafoveal, superior, inferior, nasal and temporal regions was significantly lower in the SSc group. The CC-FI was significantly higher in SSc patients. When comparing SSc patients with and without digital ulcers (DUs), significantly reduced SCP-VD was demonstrated in the whole, parafoveal, superior, inferior, temporal and nasal regions.