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Pervasive defects in both MCI and AD were found in select transcripts within these key gene ontology categories, underscoring the vulnerability of these corticocortical projection neurons during the onset and progression of dementia. Select PreC dysregulated genes detected via custom-designed microarray analysis were validated using qPCR. In summary, expression profiling of PreC CatD -positive layer III neurons revealed significant dysregulation of a mosaic of genes in MCI and AD that were not previously appreciated in terms of their indication of systems-wide signaling defects in a key hub of the DMN. © 2020 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Though impacts of traumatic occlusion (TO) on periodontal tissues and roles of cystathionine γ-lyase (Cth) gene in the regulation of bone homeostasis have been studied by many, no consensus has been reached so far on whether TO deteriorates the periodontium and precise roles of Cth in occlusal trauma. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the impacts of TO on periodontal tissues and the involvement of Cth gene. METHODS Eighty C57BL/6 wild-type (WT) mice and Cth knockout (Cth-/- ) mice, 8 weeks old, were used in this study. The TO model was established using composite resin bonding on the left maxillary molar for one, two, and three weeks, respectively. Morphological and histological changes in the periodontium were assessed by micro-computed tomography (micro-CT), hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining, and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining. Osteoclast-related genes were analyzed by real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). RESULTS It was found that decreased alveolar bone height, expanded bone resorption area, and increased width of periodontal ligament (PDL) occurred in TO models, accompanied by an increased number of osteoclasts in a time-dependent manner by micro-CT and histological staining. Osteoclast-related genes including Ctsk, Mmp9, Rank, Trap, and Rankl/Opg were also up-regulated after one week of modeling. The up-regulated expressions of Cth gene and its protein CTH were observed in TO mouse models. After 1, 2, or 3 weeks of modeling, WT mice showed more severe alveolar bone resorption, wider PDL, higher osteoclast count, and higher levels of osteoclast-related genes Ctsk, Rank, and Rankl/Opg than Cth-/- mice. CONCLUSION TO causes a reduction in alveolar bone height and PDL morphological disorder with their severity increases in a time-dependent manner. Cth aggravates periodontal damage caused by TO. © 2020 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.INTRODUCTION Circulating fetal extravillous trophoblasts may offer a superior alternative to cell-free fetal DNA for noninvasive prenatal testing. Cells of fetal origin are a pure source of fetal genome, hence, unlike cell-free noninvasive prenatal test, fetal cell-based noninvasive prenatal test is not expected to be affected by maternal DNA. However, circulating fetal cells from previous pregnancies may lead to confounding results. buy BMS-986235 MATERIAL AND METHODS In order to study whether fetal trophoblast cells persist in maternal circulation postpartum, blood samples were collected from 11 women who had given birth to a boy, with blood sampling at 1-3 days (W0), 4-5 weeks (W4-5), around 8 weeks (W8), and around 12 weeks (W12) postpartum. The existence of fetal extravillous trophoblasts was verified either by X and Y chromosome fluorescence in-situ hybridization analysis, or by short tandem repeat analysis. In order to exclude technological bias in isolating fetal cells, blood samples were also collected from 10 pregnant women in gestational age of 10-14 weeks, the optimal time frame for cell-based noninvasive prenatal test sampling. All the samples were processed according to protocols established by ARCEDI Biotech (Vejle, Denmark) for fetal extravillous trophoblasts enrichment and isolation. RESULTS Fetal extravillous trophoblasts were found in all the 10 samples from pregnant women in gestational age of 10-14 weeks. However, only four out of 11 blood samples taken from women, one to three days postpartum rendered fetal extravillous trophoblasts. And only two out of 11 samples rendered fetal extravillous trophoblasts at four weeks postpartum. CONCLUSIONS In this preliminary dataset on few pregnancies, none of the samples rendered any fetal cells at or after eight weeks postpartum, showing that cell-based noninvasive prenatal testing based on fetal extravillous trophoblasts is unlikely to be influenced by circulating cells from previous pregnancies. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.BACKGROUND Couples who receive a prenatal diagnosis of a fetal anomaly in Victoria, Australia, are generally offered a choice about whether or not to continue with the pregnancy. When a severe or 'lethal' abnormality is diagnosed, some couples decide to continue the pregnancy in the knowledge that their baby may die before or shortly after birth. Several Australian parents who published personal accounts of that experience describe a lack of clear clinical pathways, suggesting those who decide to continue a pregnancy following a diagnosis of a 'lethal fetal abnormality' (LFA) may not be receiving optimal care. AIMS This study aimed to provide empirical Australian evidence of views and experiences of care provision from health professionals (HPs) and parents. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two sequential phases of this qualitative study purposively recruited a range of key HPs and parents. Semi-structured interviews were thematically analysed. RESULTS Findings reveal that current care provision following prenatal diagnosis of an LFA is 'ad hoc' with both participant groups identifying disparities between parents' needs and available care. However, the goodwill and good intentions of all HPs involved was apparent. There was strong support from both groups for considering a model of perinatal palliative care (PPC) based on existing programs overseas. CONCLUSIONS Future care provision in this setting needs to be redefined. A formal PPC program could ensure better and more consistent experiences of support for parents as well as the HPs working in the field. © 2020 The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.