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In this research, developed finite element codes were used to study the effective elastic modulus and stress-strain distribution profiles of epoxy resin filled with 6 wt. % microparticles of kaolinite. The random distribution of the particles was microstructurally regenerated with Digimat MSC software and random sequential algorithm codes in epoxy matrix. Stochastic representative volume element models of the composites were developed and analyzed under periodic boundary conditions. For validation, the predicted result by finite element analysis was compared with that of Mori-Tanaka's mean field homogenization scheme, selected micromechanical models and experiment. All the results indicated that 6 wt. % of kaolinite microparticles can improve the elastic modulus and load-bearing capacity of epoxy resin with less then 5 % error between predicted and actual results. The microstructure, phase identification and chemical characterization of the composite were also studied with scanning electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction spectroscopy and energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, respectively. In addition, the particle size and distribution of the kaolinite in the epoxy matrix were experimentally investigated.Aim The study aimed to elucidate the glycolytic metabolism of human endometrial stromal cells (hESCs) in hypoxic environment. Main methods The hESCs were cultured in hypoxic environment, and their metabolic pathways were analyzed using metabolomics. We assessed glucose uptake using 2-deoxyglucose (2-DG) assay. The expression of glucose transporters (GLUTs) required for glucose uptake was determined using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and western blotting. Furthermore, we knocked down GLUT1 and examined the uptake of 2-DG. Key findings Under hypoxia, glucose-6-phosphate, fructose-6-phosphate, and fructose-1,6-diphosphate were significantly elevated in hESCs (P less then 0.05). This finding indicated enhancement in glycolysis. The volume of glucose uptake increased significantly under hypoxia (P less then 0.05). Hypoxia simultaneously induced the expression of GLUT1 and GLUT3 mRNA (P less then 0.05) and attenuated the expression of GLUT8 (P less then 0.05). Glucose uptake was significantly inhibited upon knockdown of GLUT1 (P less then 0.0001). Significance These results demonstrated a very important role of glucose transport under hypoxia. Also, hESCs utilize glycolysis to adapt to hypoxic conditions that could occur in menstrual and implantation period. NSC 681239 These findings pave the way to study implantation failure and tumors originating from the endometrium.There is a lack of information on the radiosensitivity of lymphocyte subgroups to radiation alone. CD4+ and CD8+ lymphocytes respond similarly. CD 19+ dropped most precipitously, but recovered to levels similar to the other subgroups by 3 months. NK cells decline more modestly and recover more fully by 3 months.Increasing resistance of bacteria to antibiotics is a serious global challenge and there is a need to unlock the potential of novel antibacterial targets. One such target is the essential prokaryotic endoribonuclease RNase E. Using a combination of in silico high-throughput screening and in vitro validation we have identified three novel small molecule inhibitors of RNase E that are active against RNase E from Escherichia coli, Francisella tularensis and Acinetobacter baumannii. Two of the inhibitors are non-natural small molecules that could be suitable as lead compounds for the development of broad-spectrum antibiotics targeting RNase E. The third small molecule inhibitor is glucosamine-6-phosphate, a precursor of bacterial cell envelope peptidoglycans and lipopolysaccharides, hinting at a novel metabolite-mediated mechanism of regulation of RNase E.Concomitant presentation of intracranial and intramedullary tuberculomas is a rare entity. We report a 38-year-old immunocompetent woman with intramedullary and intracranial tuberculomas with concurrent tuberculous spondylitis and meningitis, who presented with paraparesis and back pain. Despite initial antituberculous therapy, the patient's neurologic status deteriorated with the development of paraplegia. Following surgical intervention, the patient gradually recovered muscle strength and bladder function.Background There is a scarcity of information regarding the most important outcomes for research in neonatal units in low-resource settings. Identification of important outcomes by different stakeholder groups would inform the development of a core outcome set (COS) for use in neonatal research. Objective To determine the perceptions and opinions of parents of newborn babies regarding what outcomes were most important to them in order to contribute towards development of a COS for neonatal research in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods Semistructured interviews were undertaken with parents, mostly mothers, of babies admitted to one neonatal unit in North central and one in Southwest Nigeria. Participants were purposively sampled to include parents of babies with common neonatal problems such as prematurity. Results We conducted 31 interviews. The most frequently raised outcomes were breast feeding, good health outcomes for their baby, education, growth and financial cost. Parents placed more emphasis on quality of life and functional status than health complications. Conclusions The opinions of parents need to be considered in developing a COS for neonatal research in low-resource settings. Further research should assess the opinions of families in other low-resource settings and also engage a broader range of stakeholders.Background There is limited knowledge about the prevalence and stability of insomnia defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). We therefore provide such estimates from preschool to early adolescence and explore potential sex differences. Methods We followed a representative community sample (n=1037) biennially from 4 to 14 years of age (2007-2017). Insomnia diagnoses and symptoms were captured by a semistructured clinical interview of parents and children (from age 8 years). Results At ages 4 and 6 years approximately 2.5% of children met the criteria for insomnia, whereas at ages 8, 10, 12 and 14 years the prevalence ranged from 7.5% to 12.3%. During the 10-year period examined nearly 1 in 5 children had insomnia at least once (18.7%). Sex differences were apparent with DSM-IV, but not DSM-5, criteria boys (8.1%) had more insomnia than girls (4.5%) did at ages 4-10 years, whereas girls (11.4%) had more insomnia than boys (7.1%) did at ages 12 and 14 years. Insomnia proved stable, with 22.