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Limited research has examined methods to investigate the views, preferences and experiences of young people with autism and complex needs. The aim of this study, based at a specialist residential school in England, was to develop and pilot an innovative method for this purpose-a 'Talking Wall'-that was trialled over a 6-month period. Thematic analysis of data from focus groups and semi structured interviews with staff, combined with structured observations of pupils, resulted in three key themes supporting the expression and evaluation of emotions that underlie preferences; recognising the impact of transitions; and the important role of familiar adults in interpreting communication bids. These positive, initial findings suggest the Talking Wall approach merits further development and evaluation.A hybrid conjugate of reduced graphene oxide/ferrous-ferric oxide nanoparticles (rGO-Fe3O4 NPs) is characterized and assembled with chitosan and laccase to form a layered functional superstructure. After its characterization by field-effect scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared, cyclic voltammetry (CV), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), the nanocomposite has been deposited on glassy carbon for the enzyme-mediated electrochemical determination of the endocrine disruptor bisphenol A (BPA). Proof-of-concept assays conducted by using CV, EIS, and square wave voltammetry reveal that the enzymatic biosensor provides linear response in a wide range of BPA concentrations (6-228 ppb), very high sensitivities, and excellent durability (over 1-month storage). Using amperometric detection, remarkable sensitivities (2080 μA μM-1 cm-2) and detection limits (18 nM) are attained. Applications to real samples of bottled water proved feasible with recoveries in the range 107-124%. Graphical abstract Reduced graphene oxide conjugated with magnetite nanoparticles (rGO-Fe3O4) was assembled with laccase (wine-colored dots) and chitosan for the electrochemical determination of bisphenol A. The enzymatic biosensor exhibited excellent linearity (6-228 ppb) and stability. Best sensitivity (2080 μA μM-1 cm-2, detection limit 18 nM) was obtained by amperometry.BACKGROUND Various terms have been used to describe vascular lesions in the intestine, including angiodysplasia, arteriovenous malformation, and telangiectasia. Such lesions are common in adults and are typified by angiodysplasia, a type of arteriovenous malformation. In contrast, these lesions are rarely seen in the pediatric population. Angiodysplasia may cause gastrointestinal bleeding, which is sometimes an indication for treatment. A-83-01 molecular weight Considering the high rate of recurrence after surgical treatment, conservative treatments are mainly chosen. We herein report an extremely rare case of a prolapsed colon due to an arteriovenous malformation successfully treated by resection in a 1-year-old girl. We also highlight the differences between pediatric and adult cases. CASE PRESENTATION A girl developed bloody stools at 7 months of age. She visited another hospital at 1 year of age because of continuing moderate hematochezia and recent onset of rectal prolapse. Colonoscopy showed a protruding lesion located 15 cm frase.The objectives of our research are to investigate the concept of delignification from pinecone through alkaline fractionation and then extraction of formic acid from the hydrolysate through esterification using ethanol. The pinecone is considered a promising material because of its relatively higher lignin content (35.80%) than other lignocellulosic biomass. The recovery yield of acid insoluble lignin (AIL) reached its maximum value of 79.20% at 8% NaOH, and the concentration of formic acid in the hydrolysate had its highest value under the same conditions. Moreover, the glucan content in fractionated solid remained high. The hydrolysate was subjected to esterification with ethanol under various reaction conditions for formic acid extraction, with solvent mixing ratio range 11-14 v/v, reaction temperature range 30-45 °C, and reaction time range 60-100 min. Subsequently, the ethanol mixture (ethanol and ethyl formate) was recovered through distillation. The formic acid was extracted with more than 85% at mixing ratio of 12 and 45 °C for all reaction times. Furthermore, salt compounds composed mainly of Na and S were recovered because of its properties not soluble in ethanol solution.The genome sequence, morphology, and genetic features of a novel phage, named SSE1, is reported here. Phage SSE1 that infects Shigella dysenteriae (China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center number 1.1869) was isolated from the aeration tank water of a sewage treatment plant. SSE1 showed morphological features associated with those of phages in Myoviridae. The whole genome sequence of phage SSE1 is composed of 169,744 bp with the GC content of 37.51%. The double-stranded DNA of SSE1 contains 270 open reading frameworks (ORFs). Phylogenetically, phage SSE1 showed a stronger homology (whole genome and terminase large subunit protein sequence) to Escherichia phages than other Shigella phages in the NCBI database, but SSE1 did not infect Escherichia stains. This indicates that phage SSE1 should be a novel phage infecting Shigella dysenteriae. Besides, the result of this study provided a new idea for phage therapy. SSE1 may become a candidate for potential therapy against Shigella dysenteriae infection in clinical applications.One of the strategies employed by novel anticancer therapies is to put the process of apoptosis back on track by blocking the interaction between inhibitor of apoptosis proteins (IAPs) and caspases. The activity of caspases is modulated by the caspases themselves in a caspase/procaspase proteolytic cascade and by their interaction with IAPs. Caspases can be released from the inhibitory influence of IAPs by proapoptotic proteins such as secondary mitochondrial activator of caspases (Smac) that share an IAP binding motif (IBM). The main purpose of the present study was the design and synthesis of phosphorus-based peptidyl antagonists of IAPs that mimic the endogenous Smac protein, which blocks the interaction between IAPs and caspases. Based on the structure of the IAP antagonist and recently reported thiadiazole derivatives, we designed and evaluated the biochemical properties of a series of phosphonic peptides bearing the N-Me-Ala-Val/Chg-Pro-OH motif (Chg cyclohexylglycine). The ability of the obtained compounds to interact with the binding groove of the X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein baculovirus inhibitor of apoptosis protein repeat (XIAP BIR3) domain was examined by a fluorescence polarization assay, while their potential to induce autoubiquitination followed by proteasomal degradation of cellular IAP1 was examined using the MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell line.