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Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded brain specimens are a potentially rich resource to identify somatic variants, but their DNA is characterised by low yield and extensive degradation, and matched peripheral samples are usually unavailable for analysis.

We designed single-molecule molecular inversion probes to target 18 MTOR somatic mutational hot-spots in unmatched, histologically proven focal cortical dysplasias from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embeddedtissues of50 patients.

We achieved adequate DNA and sequencing quality in 28 focal cortical dysplasias, mostly extracted within 2years from fixation, showing a statistically significant effect of time from fixation as a major determinant for successful genetic analysis. We identified and validated seven encompassing hot-spot residues (foundin14% of all patients and in25% ofthose sequenced andanalysed). The allele fraction had a range of 2-5% and variants were absent in available neighbouring non-focal cortical dysplasia specimens. We computed an alternate allele threshold for calling true variants, based on an experiment-wise mismatch count distribution, well predicting call reliability.

Single-molecule molecular inversion probes are experimentally simple, cost effective and scalable, accurately detecting clinically relevant somatic variants in challenging brain formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues.

Single-molecule molecular inversion probes are experimentally simple, cost effective and scalable, accurately detecting clinically relevant somatic variants in challenging brain formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues.The value of the glutathione S-transferase (GST) null genotype in patients with arsenic poisoning has been recognized, but the conclusions of previous studies remain inconsistent. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between GST mu 1 (GSTM1) and GST theta 1 (GSTT1) null genotype polymorphisms and susceptibility to arsenic poisoning. PubMed, Medline, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), WanFang, and WeiPu databases were systematically searched for publications up to March 31, 2020. The quality of the studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale. The pooled odds ratios (ORs) and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated to estimate the relationship between GSTM1 and GSTT1 null genotype polymorphisms and arsenic poisoning. The meta-analysis was conducted using STATA 14.0 software. Nine articles with 3324 subjects were included in the meta-analysis. A significantly negative correlation was observed between the GSTM1 null genotype and susceptibility to arsenic poisoning (OR = 0.731; 95% CI 0.536-0.999; P = 0.049; I2 = 70.5%). Sulfatinib There was no significant correlation between the GSTT1 null genotype (OR = 1.009; 95% CI 0.856-1.189; P = 0.915, I2 = 36.8%) and GSTM1-GSTT1 double null genotype (OR = 1.105; 95% CI 0.670-1.822; P = 0.695; I2 = 64.7%) and the risk of arsenic poisoning. Egger's and Begg's tests indicated no publishing bias. Compared with controls, individuals with the GSTM1 null genotype were less susceptible to arsenic poisoning. The GSTT1 single null genotype and GSTM1-GSTT1 dual-null genotype were not associated with the risk of arsenic poisoning. The GSTM1 single null genotype may have potential as a genotoxic biomarker to identify individuals who are not prone to arsenic poisoning, and as a reference for guiding the prevention of arsenic poisoning.

The rise of new product classes such as biologics and complex molecules over the past two decades have brought to light some of the unique market dynamics that such products face. While we have seen and experienced the inception, growth and expansion phase of such products, the ongoing incumbent decline due to loss of exclusivity (LoE) is yet to be fully experienced. This raises the question of how one may go about modelling such a scenario given that forecasting the expected erosion curves accurately can ensure full brand value is retained for pharmaceutical companies.

This research looks to analyze the 'patent cliff' across varying product classes and, in doing so, understand the drivers behind the different market dynamics post-LoE for traditional molecules, complex molecules and biologics.

An extensive list of molecules across various therapeutic areas succumbing to loss of patent exclusivity between 2014 and 2019 were categorized according to product class, and sales data were analyzed to reveal trof strategic decision making that pharmaceutical companies need to take at LoE.

Unlike for traditional small-molecule generics where originator manufacturers have limited options to fend off generics, the greater degree of 'brand-brand' competitive dynamics seen in the biologics and complex generics space allows manufacturers of originators to protect market share. This analysis represents a meaningful addition to understanding LoE across various class types and thus highlights the importance of strategic decision making that pharmaceutical companies need to take at LoE.Anthraquinone derivatives are identified for their immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral efficacy. Hence, the present study aimed to investigate the reported anthraquinone derivatives as immune booster molecules in COVID-19 infection and evaluate their binding affinity with three reported targets of novel coronavirus i.e. 3C-like protease, papain-like protease, and spike protein. The reported anthraquinone derivatives were retrieved from an open-source database and filtered based on a positive druglikeness score. Compounds with positive druglikeness scores were predicted for their targets using DIGEP-Pred and the interaction among modulated proteins was evaluated using STRING. Further, the associated pathways were recorded concerning the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway database. Finally, the docking was performed using autodock4 to identify the binding efficacy of anthraquinone derivatives with 3C-like protease, papain-like protease, and spike protein. After docking the pose of ligand scoring minimum binding energy was chosen to visualize the ligand-protein interaction. Among 101 bioactives, 36 scored positive druglikeness score and regulated multiple pathways concerned with immune modulation and (non-) infectious diseases. Similarly, docking study revealed torososide B to possess the highest binding affinity with papain-like protease and 3C-like protease and 1,3,6-trihydroxy-2-methyl-9,10-anthraquinone-3-O-(6'-O-acetyl)-β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1 → 2)-β-D-glucopyranoside with spike protein.