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Obesity continues to be a global health problem with significant costs associated with management, treatment, and obesity-related comorbidities. Tier 3 weight management programmes support patients with complex obesity and traditionally offer interventions through face-to-face delivery. In this study, a service evaluation compared weight loss for adults with a BMI ≥ 45 kg/m2 or ≥ 40 kg/m2 with a comorbidity, who were offered a non-randomized dietetic intervention through face-to-face, telephone, or digital support using the Oviva smartphone app as part of a tier 3 weight management programme. One hundred and sixty-nine patients commenced the core programme. There were no significant differences in weight loss between patients receiving face-to-face (5.3 ± 5.5 kg [-4.1%]), telephone (-4 ± 5.3 kg [-3.4%]) and digital support (-6.1 ± 4.9 kg [-4.5%]) (P = .061), with data reported as intention-to-treat using baseline observation carried forward imputation. Completer data were also analysed at an optional 12-week follow-up where weight loss was maintained with no significant differences between face-to-face (-7.6 ± 9.3 kg [-5.6%]) and digital support (-9.2 ± 7.6) kg [-6.8%]) (P = .135). Furthermore, there were no significant differences in the acceptability of the interventions (P = .261). Due to the potential scalability, resource, and cost-savings of digital care, and improvement in accessibility for some people, digital delivery of weight management programmes should be considered as a care option in weight management services.Structure-based prediction of a compound's potential sites of metabolism (SOMs) mediated by cytochromes P450 (CYPs) is highly advantageous in the early stage of drug discovery. However, the accuracy of the SOMs prediction can be influenced by several factors. CYP2C9 is one of the major drug-metabolizing enzymes in humans and is responsible for the metabolism of ∼13 % of clinically used drugs. In this study, we systematically evaluated the effects of protein crystal structure models, scoring functions, heme forms, conserved active-site water molecules, and protein flexibility on SOMs prediction of CYP2C9 substrates. Our results demonstrated that, on average, ChemScore and GlideScore outperformed four other scoring functions Vina, GoldScore, ChemPLP, and ASP. The performance of the crystal structure models with pentacoordinated heme was generally superior to that of the hexacoordinated iron-oxo heme (referred to as Compound I) models. Inclusion of the conserved active-site water molecule improved the prediction accuracy of GlideScore, but reduced the accuracy of ChemScore. In addition, the effect of the conserved water on SOMs prediction was found to be dependent on the receptor model and the substrate. We further found that one of snapshots from molecular dynamics simulations on the apo form can improve the prediction accuracy when compared to the crystal structural model.Bacterial pathogens can subvert host responses by producing effector proteins that directly target the nucleus of eukaryotic cells in animals and plants. Nuclear-targeting proteins are categorised as either "nucleomodulins," which have epigenetic-modulating activities; or "cyclomodulins," which specifically interfere with the host cell cycle. Bacteria can deliver these effector proteins to eukaryotic cells via a range of strategies. Despite an increasing number of reports describing the effects of bacterial effector proteins on nuclear processes in host cells, the intracellular pathways used by these proteins to traffic to the nucleus have yet to be fully elucidated. This review will describe current knowledge about how nucleomodulins and cyclomodulins enter eukaryotic cells, exploit endocytic pathways and translocate to the nucleus. We will also discuss the secretion of nuclear-targeting proteins or their release in bacterial membrane vesicles and the trafficking pathways employed by each of these forms. Besides their importance for bacterial pathogenesis, some nuclear-targeting proteins have been implicated in the development of chronic diseases and even cancer. A greater understanding of nuclear-targeting proteins and their actions will provide new insights into the pathogenesis of infectious diseases, as well as contribute to advances in the development of novel therapies against bacterial infections and possibly cancer.ARHGEF9 defects lead to an X-linked intellectual disability disorder related to inhibitory synaptic dysfunction. This condition is more frequent in males, with a few affected females reported. Up to now, sequence variants and gross deletions have been identified in males, while only chromosomal aberrations have been reported in affected females who showed a skewed pattern of X-chromosome inactivation (XCI), suggesting an X-linked recessive (XLR) disorder. We report three novel loss-of-function (LoF) variants in ARHGEF9 A de novo synonymous variant affecting splicing (NM_015185.2 c.1056G>A, p.(Lys352=)) in one female; a nonsense variant in another female (c.865C>T, p.(Arg289*)), that is, also present as a somatically mosaic variant in her father, and a de novo nonsense variant in a boy (c.899G>A; p.(Trp300*)). Both females showed a random XCI. Thus, we suggest that missense variants are responsible for an XLR disorder affecting males and that LoF variants, mainly occurring de novo, may be responsible for an X-linked dominant disorder affecting males and females.Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) describes a heterogeneous group of developmental enamel defects that typically have Mendelian inheritance. Exome sequencing of 10 families with recessive hypomaturation AI revealed four novel and one known variants in the matrix metallopeptidase 20 (MMP20) gene that were predicted to be pathogenic. MMP20 encodes a protease that cleaves the developing extracellular enamel matrix and is necessary for normal enamel crystal growth during amelogenesis. UNC1999 Histone Methyltransferase inhibitor New homozygous missense changes were shared between four families of Pakistani heritage (c.625G>C; p.(Glu209Gln)) and two of Omani origin (c.710C>A; p.(Ser237Tyr)). In two families of UK origin and one from Costa Rica, affected individuals were homozygous for the previously reported c.954-2A>T; p.(Ile319Phefs*19) variant. For each of these variants, microsatellite haplotypes appeared to exclude a recent founder effect, but elements of haplotype were conserved, suggesting more distant founding ancestors. New compound heterozygous changes were identified in one family of the European heritage c.809_811+12delinsCCAG; p.(?) and c.1122A>C; p.(Gln374His). This report further elucidates the mutation spectrum of MMP20 and the probable impact on protein function, confirms a consistent hypomaturation phenotype and shows that mutations in MMP20 are a common cause of autosomal recessive AI in some communities.Accumulated studies have been implemented for comprehending the mechanism of myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury (MI/RI). Nuclear factor erythroid-2 related factor 2 (NRF2)-mediated transcription activity in MI/RI has not been completely interpreted from the perspective of microRNA-29a-3p (miR-29a-3p) and cyclin T2 (CCNT2). Therein, this study intends to decode the mechanism of NRF2/miR-29a-3p/CCNT2 axis in MI/RI. Rat MI/RI models were established by left anterior descending artery ligation. Rats were injected with NRF2 or CCNT2 overexpression plasmids or miR-29a-3p agomir to explore their effects on MI/RI. Hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R) cardiomyocytes were established and transfected with restored NRF2 or miR-29a-3p or CCNT2 for further exploration of their roles. NRF2, miR-29a-3p, and CCNT2 expression in myocardial tissues in rats with MI/RI and in cardiomyocytes in H/R injury were detected. ChIP assay verified the relationship between miR-29a-3p and NRF2, and the bioinformatics software and dual-luciferase reporter experiment verified the interaction between miR-29a-3p and CCNT2. NRF2 and miR-29a-3p were down-regulated while CCNT2 was up-regulated in myocardial tissues in rats with MI/RI and in H/R-treated cardiomyocytes. Restoration of NRF2 or miR-29a-3p improved hemodynamics and myocardial injury and suppressed serum inflammation and cardiomyocyte apoptosis via CCNT2 in rats with MI/RI. Upregulation of NRF2 or miR-29a-3p inhibited LDH and CK-MB activities, oxidative stress, and apoptosis and promoted viability of cardiomyocytes with H/R injury. NRF2 bound to the promoter of miR-29a-3p and CCNT2 was targeted by miR-29a-3p. This study elucidates that up-regulating NRF2 or miR-29a-3p attenuates MI/RI via inhibiting CCNT2, which may renew the existed knowledge of MI/RI-related mechanism and provide a novel guidance toward MI/RI treatment.Mutations in the CLCN5 gene encoding the 2Cl- /1H+ exchanger ClC-5 are associated with Dent disease 1, an inherited renal disorder characterized by low-molecular-weight (LMW) proteinuria and hypercalciuria. In the kidney, ClC-5 is mostly localized in proximal tubule cells, where it is thought to play a key role in the endocytosis of LMW proteins. Here, we investigated the consequences of eight previously reported pathogenic missense mutations of ClC-5 surrounding the "proton glutamate" that serves as a crucial H+ -binding site for the exchanger. A complete loss of function was observed for a group of mutants that were either retained in the endoplasmic reticulum of HEK293T cells or unstainable at plasma membrane due to proteasomal degradation. In contrast, the currents measured for the second group of mutations in Xenopus laevis oocytes were reduced. Molecular dynamics simulations performed on a ClC-5 homology model demonstrated that such mutations might alter ClC-5 protonation by interfering with the water pathway. Analysis of clinical data from patients harboring these mutations demonstrated no phenotype/genotype correlation. This study reveals that mutations clustered in a crucial region of ClC-5 have diverse molecular consequences in patients with Dent disease 1, ranging from altered expression to defects in transport.

Sixty years ago, Ross discussed the use of oral dapsone in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Ross was fundamental in demonstrating the importance of this medication in dermatology. Following this, topical formulations have been used for the treatment of acne vulgaris which has not responded to traditional therapies. We explore the impact that the discovery of dapsone has had on subsequent research and clinical practice and explore the typical doses and side effects of this often sidelined therapy.

We conducted a review of the literature on the use of dapsone for acne using key terms "acne vulgaris," "dapsone," "isotretinoin," "systemic," "topical" searching databases such as MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PubMed. Only articles in English were chosen. The level of evidence was evaluated and selected accordingly listing the studies with the highest level of evidence first using the Oxford Centre of Evidence-Based Medicine 2011 guidance.

Oral dapsone and topical dapsone have been used in acne vulgaris and acne fulminans. Systemic dapsone seems to be less effective than other treatment options, and further research is required to examine the use of the topical formulation for acne vulgaris compared with alternative treatments.

Dermatologists may wish to consider the use of this long-established medication for the treatment of acne vulgaris. With careful monitoring, oral dapsone is an important alternative therapy where isotretinoin is contraindicated or not tolerated.

Dermatologists may wish to consider the use of this long-established medication for the treatment of acne vulgaris. With careful monitoring, oral dapsone is an important alternative therapy where isotretinoin is contraindicated or not tolerated.