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In contrast, TLR-P DCs displayed a substantially reduced capability to cross-present CMVpp65 protein antigen to pp65-specific T cells, an effect that was dose-dependent on PGE2 during DC maturation and reproducible with several responder T-cell lines. In conclusion, TLR-P matured DCs might be optimal presenters of antigens not requiring processing such as short peptides. However, PGE2 seems less favorable for maturation of DCs intended to process and cross-present more complex vaccine antigens such as lysates, proteins or long peptides.Epinephrine autoinjectors (EAIs) are important first aid medications for treating anaphylaxis. A 10-fold price increase over the past 12 years and evidence that expired EAIs may still contain significant doses of available epinephrine have motivated interest in the efficacy of expired EAIs as treatments of last resort. Degradation of expired EAIs, which can be caused by improper storage conditions, results in various degrees of discoloration of the epinephrine solution. Previous studies have determined that significant epinephrine remains available in expired EAIs, but these have only considered EAIs that show no discoloration. Here, we investigate the potential for colorimetric estimation of available epinephrine dose based on the degree of discoloration in expired EAIs. The correlation of available epinephrine dose and time since expiration date was poor (r = - 0.37), as determined by an industry standard UHPLC protocol. Visible absorbance of the samples integrated across the range 430-475 nm correlated well with available epinephrine dose (r = - 0.71). This wavelength corresponds to the blue channel of a typical smartphone camera Bayer filter. Smartphone camera images of the EAI solutions in various illumination conditions were analyzed to assign color indices representing the degree of discoloration. Color index of the samples showed similar correlation (|r| > 0.7) with available epinephrine dose as that of visible spectrophotometry. Smartphone imaging colorimetry is proposed as a potential point-of-use epinephrine dose estimator for expired and degraded EAIs. Graphical abstract.Melon is an important crop that exhibits broad variation for fruit morphology traits that are the substrate for genetic mapping efforts. In the post-genomic era, the link between genetic maps and physical genome assemblies is key for leveraging QTL mapping results for gene cloning and breeding purposes. Here, using a population of 164 melon recombinant inbred lines (RILs) that were subjected to genotyping-by-sequencing, we constructed and compared high-density sequence- and linkage-based recombination maps that were aligned to the reference melon genome. These analyses reveal the genome-wide variation in recombination frequency and highlight regions of disrupted collinearity between our population and the reference genome. The population was phenotyped over 3 years for fruit size and shape as well as rind netting. Four QTLs were detected for fruit size, and they act in an additive manner, while significant epistatic interaction was found between two neutral loci for this trait. Fruit shape displayed transgressive segregation that was explained by the action of four QTLs, contributed by alleles from both parents. Pevonedistat The complexity of rind netting was demonstrated on a collection of 177 diverse accessions. Further dissection of netting in our RILs population, which is derived from a cross of smooth and densely netted parents, confirmed the intricacy of this trait and the involvement of major locus and several other interacting QTLs. A major netting QTL on chromosome 2 co-localized with results from two additional populations, paving the way for future study toward identification of a causative gene for this trait.OBJECTIVE Radioscapholunate (RSL) arthrodesis with distal scaphoidectomy using an angular stable plate and palmar access in post-traumatic or degenerative osteoarthritis limited to the radiocarpal joint. INDICATIONS Osteoarthritis limited to the radiocarpal joint with intact mediocarpal joint after malunited intra-articular distal radius fractures, rheumatoid osteoarthritis, scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC) up to stage II. CONTRAINDICATIONS Mediocarpal osteoarthritis, poor patient compliance, SLAC from stage III, osteitis. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE The palmar RSL arthrodesis is performed using the palmar approach between the flexor carpi radialis tendon and the radial artery. After releasing the pronator quadratus muscle, a longitudinal capsulotomy is performed and the radiocarpal joint is inspected. After correction of a volar or dorsal intercalated segmental instability of the lunate, the lunate is temporarily fixed to the scaphoid using a K-wire. The distal quarter of the scaphoid and the palmar rim of the ddual mobility of the wrist.OBJECTIVE Functional and sensible regeneration of deficits related to common peroneal nerve palsy. INDICATIONS Functional deficits like foot drop, malfunctioning pronation, foot in supination and sensible deficits located at the anterior and lateral lower leg, the dorsum of the foot, the extension side of toes 1-4 and the interdigital space between toe 1 and 2, for positive Hoffmann-Tinel sign located at the fibular head and steppage gait. CONTRAINDICATIONS Infection, spinal cord damage and spinal cord tumors with related sensitivity disorders and paralysis, advanced multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, pAVK IV, reinnervation refractory muscles with denervation >15-18 months, polyneuropathy, previous nerve lesions by direct trauma. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE Surgery in lateral position and thigh tourniquet. L‑Shaped incision made in accordance with the marking. Nerve release by fasciotomy first proximal, then distal up to the branching. Opening of the thigh tourniquet, careful coagulation. Insertion of a Mini Redovac Drainage, subcutaneous and skin sutures. Compression bandage. POSTOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT Full mobilization on postoperative day 1. An electric stimulation therapy can be considered after drainage removal. After suture removal physio- and ergotherapy indicated. Check ups should be performed every 3 months with clinical exams, photo and video documentation. Four months after surgery an electroneurographic exam should be done. Follow-up should be performed for 24 months. RESULTS From 2010-2018 15 patients received decompression of the common peroneal nerve. Sensibility, functionality and subjective feeling were evaluated. In 12 patients (80%) a full recovery, in one case (6.67%) a partial recovery and in 2 cases (13.33%) no recovery was observed.