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01). Sperm viability and motility after thawing significantly improved by broccoli (300 mg/kg) compared to control. Testosterone levels significantly increased by broccoli (300 mg/kg) compared to control and caraway (300 mg/kg). The serum and testicular SOD and CAT activity significantly increased by broccoli (300 mg/kg) compared to other groups (p less then 0.05). MDA and DNA fragmentation levels significantly increased by caraway (200 and 300 mg/kg) compared to others (p less then 0.01). It can be concluded that broccoli extract in a dose-dependent manner than caraway extract could improve serum and testes oxidative biomarkers, testicular structure and function, and sperm quality before and after cryopreservation.HDL and its primary receptor, scavenger receptor class B type I (SR-BI), work together to promote the clearance of excess plasma cholesterol, thereby protecting against atherosclerosis. Human variants of SR-BI have been identified in patients with high HDL-cholesterol levels, and at least one variant has been linked to cardiovascular disease. Therefore, while often regarded as beneficial, very high levels of HDL-cholesterol may result from impaired cholesterol clearance through SR-BI and contribute to cardiovascular risk. In this study, we characterized the function of a rare human variant of SR-BI, resulting in the substitution of arginine-174 with cysteine (R174C), which was previously identified in a heterozygous individual with high levels of HDL-cholesterol. We hypothesized that the R174C-SR-BI variant has impaired cholesterol transport functions, which were assessed in COS-7 cells after transient transfection with full-length WT or R174C-SR-BI. Although R174C-SR-BI was expressed at levels comparable to the WT receptor, HDL binding, cholesteryl hexadecyl ether uptake, free cholesterol efflux, and modulation of membrane cholesterol were disrupted in the presence of R174C-SR-BI. We further examined the role of salt bridges as a potential mechanism for R174C-SR-BI dysfunction. If translatable, this human variant could lead to increased plasma HDL-cholesterol levels, impaired cholesterol clearance, and increased cardiovascular disease risk.Indicators for the measurement of programmes for the primary prevention of HIV are less aligned than indicators for HIV treatment, which results in a high burden of data collection, often without a clear vision for its use. As new evidence becomes available, the opportunity arises to critically evaluate the way countries and global bodies monitor HIV prevention programmes by incorporating emerging data on the strength of the evidence linking various factors with HIV acquisition, and by working to streamline indicators across stakeholders to reduce burdens on health-care systems. Programmes are also using new approaches, such as targeting specific sexual networks that might require non-traditional approaches to measurement. Technological advances can support these new directions and provide opportunities to use real-time analytics and new data sources to more effectively understand and adapt HIV prevention programmes to reflect population movement, risks, and an evolving epidemic.

Rates of suicide among people in prison are elevated compared with people of similar age and sex who are living in the community. Improving assessments and interventions to reduce suicide risk requires updated evidence on risk factors. We aimed to examine risk factors associated with suicide in prisoners.

We did an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of risk factors for suicide among people in prison. DC661 chemical structure We searched five biblographic databases for articles published between Jan 1, 2006, and Aug 13, 2020, and one database for articles published between Jan 1, 1973, and Aug 13, 2020. Eligible studies reported risk factors in individuals who died by suicide while in prison and in controls from the general prison population. Two reviewers independently extracted data for each study using a standardised form. We calculated random-effects pooled odds ratios (ORs) for the association of suicide with demographical, clinical, criminological, and institutional risk factors, and investigated heterogeneity usingg people in prison. Preventive interventions should target these risk factors and include improved access to evidence-based mental health care. Understanding other factors associated with suicide might improve risk stratification and resource allocation in prison services.

Wellcome Trust, National Institute for Health Research Applied Research Collaboration Oxford and Thames Valley.

Wellcome Trust, National Institute for Health Research Applied Research Collaboration Oxford and Thames Valley.

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a heterogeneous disease with a diverse clinical and genetic spectrum among populations worldwide. Few cases of pediatric PCD have been reported from China.

What are the clinical and genotypic characteristics of children with PCD in China?

Clinical characteristics, laboratory findings, and genetic results obtained for 75 patients with PCD were reviewed retrospectively at a single center in China. Genetic sequencing was conducted using whole-exome screening.

Patient median age at diagnosis was 7.0 years (range, 2 months-14 years). Of 75 patients, 88%(66/75) had chronic wet cough, 77%(58/75) had recurrent sinusitis, 76%(57/75) had bronchiectasis, 40%(30/75) had neonatal respiratory distress, and 28%(21/75) had coexistent asthma. Notably, postinfectious bronchiolitis obliterans (PIBO) as first presentation was found in 8%of children (6/75). Genes with the highest incidence of mutations were DNAH11 (15/51), followed by DNAH5 (9/51), CCDC39 (5/51), DNAH1 (4/51), and CCNO (3/51). Four genes (DNAI1, HEATR2, RSPH9, and DNAAF3) each were respectively found in two patients, and seven genes (CCDC40, LRRC6, SPAG1, RSPH4A, ARMC4, CCDC114, and DNAH14, a novel gene) each were mutated once. No differences in classical clinical features were observed among patients with commonly observed PCD-associated genotypes. However, three of six PIBO patients carried DNAH1 mutations.

Besides typical clinical features, PIBO was observed as the first presentation of pediatric PCD in China. An association of the novel gene DNAH14 with PCD was observed, expanding the PCD genotypic spectrum.

Besides typical clinical features, PIBO was observed as the first presentation of pediatric PCD in China. An association of the novel gene DNAH14 with PCD was observed, expanding the PCD genotypic spectrum.