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The potential energy profiles of the reaction mechanisms are characterized at the CCSD(T)/aug-cc-pVTZ(PP) level of theory. The analysis on stationary points shows that the proton-abstraction inversion transition state is ∼12.4 kcal mol-1 lower than the Walden-inversion transition state in contrast to the corresponding reaction at carbon F- + CH3I, in which the former is ∼26.1 kcal mol-1 higher than the latter. This might explain why the composite mechanism of the double inversion mechanism contributes the most to the SN2 reactivity in the F- + NH2I reaction.We report evidence that high Young's modulus carbon-fibers resist detrimental chemical fouling at their surface similarly to carbon nanotube fibers with fast-scan cyclic voltammetry. This provides a new method for stable monitoring of neurochemicals like serotonin, without the need to purchase costly carbon nanotube microfibers or perform complicated electrode immobilizations.The monohydrates of thenyl alcohol and thenyl mercaptan have been probed in a supersonic jet expansion using chirped-pulse and Fabry-Perot Fourier-transform microwave spectroscopy. The rotational spectra revealed a single isomer for each of the dimers. The thenyl alcohol hydrate is stabilized by an O-HOw hydrogen bond between the alcohol and water, with water acting as a proton acceptor and additionally engaging in an Ow-Hπ interaction with the thenyl ring. Conversely, water behaves as a proton donor in the thenyl mercaptan hydrate, linking to the thiol group though an Ow-HS hydrogen bond and secondary Ow-Hπ interactions with the ring. In both dimers water retains internal mobility, as tunneling doublings in the spectrum confirm an internal rotation motion of water inside the cluster. The experimental results have been complemented with density-functional-theory molecular orbital calculations, binding energy decomposition and a topological analysis of the electronic density, providing a comparative description of the effects of hydrogen bonding of water to the alcohol and thiol groups in the dimers, relevant to understand hydrogen bonding to sulfur centers.Background A modified-release version of tacrolimus, LCP-tacrolimus (LCPT; Envarsus XR, Veloxis Pharmaceuticals), has been licensed in the United States for prophylaxis of organ rejection in de novo kidney transplant patients. As tacrolimus has a narrow therapeutic window, the impact of circadian patterns on LCPT drug exposure, including food and chronopharmacokinetic effects, needs to be elucidated to optimize dosing. Methods Two randomized, crossover, Phase 1 studies were conducted in healthy volunteers. The first assessed the effect of morning versus evening dosing on the pharmacokinetic profile of LCPT 2 mg; the second assessed the effect of food on the pharmacokinetic profile of LCPT 5 mg. In both, blood samples were drawn from participants for up to 144 h after administration of a single LCPT dose. Results No significant differences were observed between evening and morning dosing in peak blood concentration (4.4 vs. 4.0 ng/mL; p=0.27), area under the time-concentration curve (AUC) from time 0 to time of the last concentration (89.1 vs. 102.6 ng/mL; p=0.20), AUC from time 0 to infinity (99.7 vs. https://www.selleckchem.com/products/Decitabine.html 114.3 ng·h/mL; p=0.18), AUC from 0 to 24 h post-dose (AUC0-24; 49.4 vs. 51.6 ng·h/mL; p=0.56), time to reach maximum blood concentration (median, 6.0 vs. 6.0 h; p=0.91), total clearance (arithmetic mean = 21.5 vs. 19.5 L/h; p=0.50), or terminal half-life (arithmetic mean = 26.8 vs. 28.1 h; p=0.26). After a high-calorie meal in the morning, the AUC0-24 reduced by 54% (ratio of geometric means = 45.6%; p less then 0.0001) and peak blood concentration reduced by 22% (ratio of geometric means = 78.4%; p=0.0006). However, the terminal half-life did not differ between fasted and fed states (33.3 vs. 34.8 h; p=0.16), implying that these differences occurred due to altered bioavailability rather than modified clearance. Conclusions For LCPT, no chronopharmacokinetic effects were observed, whereas food significantly reduced the 24-h exposure and the peak blood concentration.Background Minimally invasive sampling methods are important to facilitate therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) and pharmacokinetic research in children with behavioral problems. This study assessed the feasibility and pain of dried blood spot (DBS) sampling in this population. Methods Repeated DBS sampling was performed in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and severe behavioral problems, aged between 6 and 18 years. link2 The child, guardian, and DBS performer assessed pain using the numeric rating scale (NRS-11) or 5-face Faces Pain Scale. The influence of age, sex, and the fingerprick performer on the child's pain intensity was analyzed using linear mixed models. Results Overall, 247 fingerpricks were performed in 70 children. Seven children refused all DBS sampling. The median (IQR) NRS-11 pain scores were 2 (3) rated by children, 3 (2.5) by guardians, and 2 (2) by fingerprick performers. The child's age and sex, and fingerprick performer had no significant influence on pain intensity. Conclusions DBS sampling could be performed in most children with ASD and severe behavioral problems. However, 1 in 5 children refused one or more DBS fingerpricks owing to distress. The majority expressed minimal pain (NRS less then 4). Repeated sampling with DBS is feasible in children with ASD and severe behavioral problems.Bouguezzi, R, Chaabene, H, Negra, Y, Ramirez-Campillo, R, Jlalia, Z, Mkaouer, B, and Hachana, Y. Effects of different plyometric training frequencies on measures of athletic performance in prepuberal male soccer players. J Strength Cond Res 34(6) 1609-1617, 2020-This study aimed to compare the effects of 1 vs. 2 sessions of equal-weekly volume plyometric training (PT) across 8 weeks on measures of athletic performance (i.e., sprint time, change of direction [CoD], jumping ability, and muscle strength) in prepuberal male soccer players. Thirty participants were randomly assigned either to 1 session PT group (1SPT [n = 15]) or 2 sessions PT group (2SPT [n = 15]). Plyometric training was integrated into their regular soccer training routine. Pretraining and posttraining tests for the assessment of sprint time (e.g., 5, 10, 20, and 30-m), CoD (e.g., T-test and modified Illinois change of direction test [MICODT]), jumping ability (e.g., standing long jump [SLJ], countermovement jump [CMJ], and squat jump [SJ]), mule soccer players.Objective The aim of this study was to conduct a 9-month pilot Internet randomized controlled trial (RCT) of cherry extract and diet modification in gout to assess the feasibility of an Internet study and obtain effect estimates. Methods After providing online informed consent in response to Internet advertisements and social media or clinic flyers, 84 people with physician-confirmed gout were randomized to either cherry extract 3,600 mg/d (n = 41) or dietitian-assisted diet modification for gout (n = 43). All study outcomes were collected via Internet and phone calls. The primary objective was the feasibility of an Internet study, and secondary objectives were to obtain effect estimates for gout flares, functional ability assessed with the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), and adverse events (AEs) for future trials. Results Of the 84 people randomized, overall completion rates were more than 80% for most study procedures up to 6 months and similar for the 2 active comparators. Improvements were seen in gout flares and HAQ scores in cherry extract and diet modification groups at 9 months compared with baseline gout flares per month, 0.22 versus 0.36 (p = 0.049) and 0.28 versus 0.31 (p = 0.76); proportion with any gout flare, 56% versus 98% (p less then 0.0001) and 65% versus 98% (p = 0.0002); and mean ± standard deviation HAQ score, 0.28 ± 0.54 versus 0.55 ± 0.68 (p = 0.001) and 0.23 ± 0.40 versus 0.48 ± 0.61 (p = 0.06), respectively. Any AEs and gastrointestinal symptoms/AEs at 9 months in cherry extract and diet modification groups were 3% versus 0% and 28% versus 27%, respectively. Conclusions An Internet gout RCT is feasible for nonpharmacological gout treatments. A hypothesis-testing, large Internet RCT of cherry extract versus placebo is needed.Background/ objective This study seeks to assess the utility of synovial biopsy in the diagnosis of crystal-associated arthropathies (CAAs) in a clinical setting. Methods In this retrospective study, we reviewed biopsy reports involving synovial tissue between 1988 and 2015. We then reviewed the records of patients where the biopsy was performed for a clinical suspicion of CAA-the clinical group-and calculated the frequency of a positive diagnosis. The t test, Mann-Whitney-Wilcoxon test, and Fisher test were used to compare clinical characteristics of patients with and without a tissue diagnosis of CAA. We also reviewed cases of unexpected detection of crystalline disease involving synovial tissue-the incidental group. Results Among 2786 biopsies involving the synovium, we identified 65 cases in the clinical group and 33 cases in the incidental group. In the clinical group, a relevant diagnosis was obtained from synovial tissue in 36.9%, and a CAA was diagnosed in 20%. Restricting analysis to clinical biopsies performed for a primary suspicion of CAA, a relevant diagnosis was obtained in 61.3%, and a CAA was diagnosed in 38.7%. The incidental group comprised 1.2% of all synovial biopsies and included 7 mass lesions. Basic calcium phosphate was not reported on any biopsy in the study period. Conclusions Synovial biopsy is a diagnostic option when suspected CAA is resistant to conventional modes of diagnosis. Crystalline diseases should be considered in the differential diagnosis of musculoskeletal mass lesions mimicking neoplasms.Objectives The aim of this study is to investigate whether heat shock protein 70 (Hsp70) gene polymorphisms are implicated in systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) susceptibility, the efficacy of glucocorticoids (GCs) treatment, and improvement of health-related quality of life. Methods A total of 499 SLE patients and 499 controls were included in a case-control study, and 468 SLE patients treated with GCs for 12 weeks were involved in a follow-up study. Patients who completed the 12-week follow-up were divided into GCs-sensitive and GCs-insensitive group by using the SLE disease activity index. The SF-36 was used to evaluate the health-related quality of life of SLE patients, and genotyping was performed by improved multiplex ligation detection reaction. Results rs2075800 was associated with SLE susceptibility (adjusted odds ratio [ORadj], 1.437; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.113-1.855; Padj = 0.005; PBH = 0.020 by dominant model; ORadj, 1.602; 95% CI, 1.072-2.395; Padj = 0.022; PBH = 0.029 by TT vs CC model; ORadj = 1.396; 95% CI = 1.067-1.826; Padj = 0.015; PBH = 0.029 by TC vs CC model). In the follow-up study, rs2075799 was associated with the improvement in mental health (p = 0.004, PBH = 0.044), but we failed to find any association between the efficacy of GCs and Hsp70 gene polymorphisms. link3 Conclusions Hsp70 gene polymorphisms may be associated with susceptibility to SLE and improvement of mental health in Chinese Han population.