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Besides, the result of Cytoscape 3.0 showed that the 26 targets participate in osteoporosis and RA-related pathways, metabolism, and other physiological processes. In vitro induced inflammation cell model experiments, the qPCR results showed that CA pretreatment significantly decreased the expression of

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genes.

These results suggested that network pharmacology may provide possible mechanism of how CA exerts therapeutic effects in osteoporosis and RA.

These results suggested that network pharmacology may provide possible mechanism of how CA exerts therapeutic effects in osteoporosis and RA.

To develop the osmotically controlled-release gastroprokinetic metoclopramide HCl tablets, using quality by design (QbD)-numerical and graphical optimization technique for the treatment of gastroparesis and prophylaxis of delayed nausea and vomiting induced by low-high emetogenic chemotherapy.

Formulations were designed by central composite design using Design Expert version 11.0.0, with osmogen concentration (X

), orifice size (X

), and tablet weight gain after coating (X

) as input and in-vitro drug release at 1hr. (Y

), 6 hrs. (Y

), and 12 hrs. (Y

), and the regression coefficient of drug release data fitted to zero-order, RSQ zero (Y

) as output variables. Core tablets prepared by direct compression were coated with Opadry

CA. The experimental design was validated by the polynomial equation. A correlation between predicted and observed values was evaluated by random checkpoint analysis. The optimized formulations were characterized for drug release, pH effect, osmolarity, agitation intensity, surface morphology, and stability study, and were subjected to accelerated studies according to ICH guidelines.

The interaction charts and response surface plots deduced a significant simultaneous effect of X variables on in vitro drug release and RSQ zero. The numerical optimization model predicted >90% drug release with X

(13.30%), X

(0.6 mm), and X

(7.96%). Random checkpoint analysis showed a good correlation between predicted and observed values. The optimized formulation followed zero-order kinetics (r

=0.9703) drug release. Shelf life calculated was 2.8 years as per ICH guidelines.

The QbD-based approach was found successful in developing controlled release osmotic tablets of metoclopramide HCl, for reducing the dosage frequency, better emetic control, and improve patient compliance.

The QbD-based approach was found successful in developing controlled release osmotic tablets of metoclopramide HCl, for reducing the dosage frequency, better emetic control, and improve patient compliance.

We compared the efficiency of trabectome surgery for patients with differing preoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) values in a single-facility retrospective study. We evaluated surgical outcomes based on three grades of preoperative IOP high (hi-IOP, >26 mmHg), middle (mid-IOP, 18-26 mmHg), and low (lo-IOP, <18 mmHg).

We analyzed the cases of 204 eyes that underwent trabectome surgery and were followed >2 years. We defined failure as a reduction of IOP <20% or requiring additional glaucoma surgery. We used 4 cutoff values >21, >18, >15, and >12 mmHg. Other factors that may affect surgical outcomes were also investigated age, central corneal thickness (CCT), history of selective laser trabeculotrabculoplasty (SLT), preoperative visual field, and simultaneous cataract surgery.

Trabectome surgeries significantly decreased the IOP values from 23.0 ± 7.2 mmHg to 13.6 ± 3.6 mmHg at 2 years post-surgery. The mid-IOP group achieved significantly better surgical outcomes than the lo-IOP and hi-IOP groups with cutoff values 21, 18, and 15 mmHg. A thin CCT and simultaneous cataract surgery were significantly related to better surgical outcomes with cutoff value 21.18 and 15 mmHg.

For the patients with preoperative IOP <18 mmHg, it was difficult to decrease their IOP >20% with trabectome surgery. Patients with preoperative IOP values >26 mmHg often required additional glaucoma surgery.

26 mmHg often required additional glaucoma surgery.

To report technique preferences for intravitreal injections among retina specialists in Mexico.

Cross-sectional survey. Ophthalmologists with a two-year retina training, active members of the Mexican Retina Association, were contacted through email to answer a survey consisting of 37 items regarding their IVI application technique.

A total of 133 retina specialists participated, with a response rate of 78%. Forty-five percent applied the intravitreal injections in an operating room designated for the procedure. Sixty-three percent reported never injecting both eyes on the same day. Ninety-six percent wore a face mask during the procedure and 91% wore gloves. Eighty-two percent used a lid speculum. Tetracaine drops were the anesthetic method employed by 97% of participants. All participants utilized povidone-iodine for antisepsis. Eighty percent measured the puncture site with a caliper. Superotemporal quadrant was the one chosen to place the injection by 63% of participants. Fifty-nine percent indicated post-injection antibiotic drops for several days. Post-injection counting fingers visual acuity was verified by 53% of the participants. Fifty-six percent of the participants placed an eye-patch after the procedure.

There are different practices regarding the application of intravitreal injections among retina specialists in Mexico. Performing this type of survey periodically could show changes in preferences, as new evidence is incorporated into clinical practice.

There are different practices regarding the application of intravitreal injections among retina specialists in Mexico. Performing this type of survey periodically could show changes in preferences, as new evidence is incorporated into clinical practice.

To compare demographic data, clinical and radiological characteristics, treatment, and long-term visual outcomes between myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein autoantibody-positive optic neuritis (MOG-IgG + ON) and aquaporin-4 autoantibody-positive optic neuritis (AQP4-IgG + ON) in Thailand.

We included individuals who were diagnosed with either MOG-IgG + ON or AQP4-IgG + ON over an 11-year period. Demographic data, clinical and radiological characteristics at ON presentation, treatment, and long-term visual outcomes were retrospectively collected.

There were 16 patients (28 eyes) and 43 patients (59 eyes) in the MOG-IgG + ON and AQP4-IgG + ON groups, respectively. AQP4-IgG + ON occurred predominantly in female patients whereas MOG-IgG + ON-affected female patients and male patients equally (

< 0.001). Prior or concurrent non-ON demyelinating events were more often observed at AQP4-IgG + ON onset (

< 0.001). At ON presentation, bilaterality and the presence of optic disc edema were predominantlydisc edema and demonstrated better visual outcomes.

To estimate the incidence rate of vertical transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to the neonate during the third trimester.

. We conducted a retrospective observational study of pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19 during the third trimester, who delivered at Flushing Hospital Medical Centre (FHMC) or Jamaica Hospital Medical Centre (JHMC) between March 20, 2020, and April 30, 2020. The study participants were symptomatic pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19 via positive SARS-CoV-2 RNA, real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (SARS-CoV-2 rRT-PCR) test. Evidence of vertical transmission was assessed in the neonate via a SARS-CoV-2 rRT-PCR test, with nasopharyngeal swab samples collected on the neonates after 24 hours of birth. The exclusion criteria for this study were maternal or neonate records without SARS-CoV-2 rRT-PCR test results, neonates not delivered at FHMC or JHMC, and foetuses with suspected foetal anomalies or incomplete medical records.

We identified 19 symptomatic pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19, including two women with twin pregnancies. Seven patients (36.8%) were delivered via cesarean. 12 patients (63.1%) presented in spontaneous labour, and 8 (38.1%) had preterm delivery. No maternal intensive care unit admission, maternal sepsis, or maternal mortality was observed. Twenty-one neonates were evaluated for COVID-19 after birth. SARS-CoV-2 rRT-PCR test results were negative in 100% of the neonates. Thirteen neonates (61.9%) were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. Prematurity was the most common cause of NICU admission 6 (46.1%), with a length of stay of 5.5 ± 6.4 days. No invasive mechanical ventilation, neonatal sepsis, or neonatal mortality was observed.

In our cohort, symptomatic COVID-19 during the third trimester of pregnancy was not associated with vertical transmission to the neonate.

In our cohort, symptomatic COVID-19 during the third trimester of pregnancy was not associated with vertical transmission to the neonate.

Peters anomaly (PA) is a heterogeneous developmental disorder characterized by central corneal opacity and iridocorneal or corneolenticular adhesions. Although many causative genes have been identified, most screened patients do not have mutations in the known genes. We aimed to identify the genetic cause of Peters anomaly in a pedigree with three affected individuals.

Slit-lamp biomicroscopy and ultrasound biomicroscopy were performed for definitive diagnosis. Exome sequencing was conducted on the DNA of all three patients. After identification of a candidate causative gene, expression of the gene was assessed with real-time PCR in various ocular tissues of three human embryos and three adults.

The patients were affected with isolated PA. The parents of the patients were related to one another. Inheritance of PA was autosomal recessive. After appropriate filtering of the exome data, a homozygous variation in

remained as the only candidate genetic cause of PA in the pedigree. The variant segregated wtion of DOP1B to PA pathology awaits identification of mutations in the gene in unrelated patients with PA and functional studies.

Inhibitor of differentiation (Id) proteins are helix-loop-helix (HLH) transcriptional repressors that modulate a range of developmental and cellular processes, including cell differentiation and cell cycle mobilization. The

, a member of the

family, governs the expression and progression of transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ)-mediated cell differentiation. In the face of mechanical, chemical, or surgical corneal insults, corneal keratocytes differentiate into myofibroblasts for wound repair. Excessive development or persistence or both of myofibroblasts after wound repair results in corneal haze that compromises corneal clarity and visual function. The objective of this study was to investigate whether Id3 overexpression in human corneal stromal fibroblasts governs TGFβ-driven cellular differentiation and inhibits keratocyte to myofibroblast transformation.

Primary human corneal stromal fibroblast (h-CSF) cultures were generated from donor human corneas. Human corneal myofibroblasts (h-CMFs) were driven differentiation and formation of h-CMFs. Results for subsequent overexpression studies showed that this process occurs through the regulation of E2A, a TATA box protein.

Id3 regulates TGFβ-driven differentiation of h-CSFs and formation of h-CMFs in vitro. GSK3 inhibitor Targeted

delivery has potential to treat corneal fibrosis and reestablish corneal clarity in vivo.

Id3 regulates TGFβ-driven differentiation of h-CSFs and formation of h-CMFs in vitro. Targeted Id3 gene delivery has potential to treat corneal fibrosis and reestablish corneal clarity in vivo.