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α-Glucosidase inhibition of 11 flavonoids, including myricetins, quercetins and catechins were studied through initial reaction velocity, IC50 value, inhibition kinetics, fluorescence quenching and molecular docking. It was found that C4 = O, C2 = C3, 3-OH and 5'-OH were essential moieties for α-glucosidase inhibition of myricetin that was shown with the highest inhibitory activity. The trans-conformational catechins was shown with stronger inhibition effects than the cis-conformational ones. Further, gallocatechin was an uncompetitive inhibitor, while myricetin, myricetrin, quercetin and catechin were competitive ones. 3-OH and 5'-OH promoted myricetin to bind with the enzyme active site through hydrogen bondings. The presence of C4 = O and C2 = C3 increased electron delocalization in ring A-C for myricetin and quercetin, and this enhanced stability of π-conjugations with aromatic residues of amino acids. However, 5'-OH decreased the quenching effects because it limited π-conjugations of ring B with key fluorescent residues. Notably, for same flavonoid sort, the constants that indicate binding affinity of flavonoids to α-glucosidase, including reciprocal of competitive inhibition constant, fluorescence quenching constant and binding energy followed same order as the inhibitory activity, indicating that α-glucosidase inhibition of the flavonoids resulted from binding interactions between them, and that the methods above can be combined reasonably to characterize flavonoid-enzyme binding interactions.Alterations in lipid metabolism, commonly disregarded in the past, have been accepted as a hallmark for cancer. Exploring cancer therapeutics that interrupt the lipid metabolic pathways by monotherapy or combination with conventional chemotherapy or immunotherapy is of great importance. Here we modified cisplatin with an FDA-approved hypolipidemic drug, bezafibrate (BEZ), via the well-established Pt(IV) strategy, affording two multi-functional Pt(IV) anticancer agents cis,cis,trans-[Pt(NH3)2Cl2(BEZ)(OH)] (CB) and cis,cis,trans-[Pt(NH3)2Cl2(BEZ)2] (CP) (BEZ = bezafibrate). The Pt(IV) prodrug CB exhibited an enhanced anticancer activity up to 187-fold greater than the clinical anticancer drug cisplatin. Both CB and CP had less toxicity to normal cells, showing higher efficacies and superior therapeutic indexes than cisplatin. Mechanism studies revealed that the bezafibrate-conjugated Pt(IV) complex CB, as a representative, could massively accumulate in A549 cells and genomic DNA, induce DNA damage, elevate intracellular ROS levels, perturb mitochondrial transmembrane potentials, activate the cellular metabolic sensor AMPK, and result in profound proliferation inhibition and apoptosis. Further cellular data also provided evidence that phosphorylation of AMPK, as a metabolic sensor, could suppress the downstream HMGB1, NF-κB, and VEGFA, which may contribute to the inhibition of angiogenesis and metastasis. Our study suggests that the antitumor action of CB and CP mechanistically distinct from the conventional platinum drugs and that functionalizing platinum-based agents with lipid-modulating agents may represent a novel practical strategy for cancer treatment.

Major depressive disorder (MDD) and anxiety disorders (ANX) share core symptoms such as negative affect and often co-exist. Magnetic-resonance imaging (MRI) research suggests shared neuroanatomical/neurofunctional underpinnings. So far, studies considering transdiagnostic and disorder-specific neural alterations in MDD and ANX as well as the comorbid condition (COM) have not been reviewed systematically.

Following PRISMA guidelines, the literature was screened and N = 247 articles were checked according to the PICOS criteria MRI studies investigating transdiagnostic (across MDD, ANX, COM compared to healthy controls) and/or disorder-specific (between MDD, ANX, COM) neural alterations. N = 35, thereof n = 13 structural MRI and diffusion-tensor imaging studies and n = 22 functional MRI studies investigating emotional, cognitive deficits and resting state were included and quality coded.

Results indicated transdiagnostic structural/functional alterations in the orbitofrontal cortex/middle frontal cortex annce to support existing transdiagnostic fronto-limbic neural models in MDD and ANX. On top, it expands existing knowledge taking into account comorbidity and comparing MDD with ANX. Heterogeneous evidence exists for disorder-specific alterations. Research focusing on ANX sub-types, and the consideration of COM would contribute to a better understanding of basic neural underpinnings.This study analyzed the genetic variability and biochemical characteristics of edible and ornamental accessions of pepper, Capsicum annuum, in response to root and basal rot disease (RCR), caused by Phytophthora capsici, using resistance screening and genetic variability via Inter Simple Sequence Repeat marker (ISSR), bio-mass parameters, and enzymatic activity of Peroxidase or peroxide reductases (POX), Superoxide dismutase (SOD), Polyphenol oxidase (PPOs), Catalase (CAT), Phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL), β-1,3-glucanase and phenolic content. The resistance in C. annuum '37ChilPPaleo', '19OrnP-PBI' and '23CherryPOrsh' and susceptibility in '2BP-PBI', '24BP-301' and '26BPRStarlet' accessions were confirmed. Nineteen out of 21 ISSR primers generated 185 polymorphic bands with a mean percentage band of 98.5 %, and an average number of bands of 9.9 per primer. Biomass parameters were significantly higher in resistant genotypes than the susceptible ones and non-inoculated controls. All the seven candidate enzymes were highly up-regulated in the resistant C. annuum accessions '19OrnP-PBI', '37ChillP-Paleo' and '23CherryP-Orsh' inoculated with P. capsici The mean level of enzyme activity varied from 1.5 to 5.6-fold higher in the resistant C. annuum, of which SOD was increased by 5.6 fold, followed by PAL 4.40 and PPO 3.75 fold in comparison to susceptible and non-inoculated controls. Overall, there was no significant correlation between resistance and genetic variability, and also between genetic variability and enzyme activity levels. However, there was a highly significant correlation between the resistance, bio-mass parameters and enzyme activity levels.Undescribed phloroglucinol derivatives, rhotomensones A-G, and a known derivative rhodomyrtosone B, were isolated from the leaves of Rhodomyrtus tomentosa. Rhotomensones A-D and G have unreported structural characteristics, in which rhotomensone A substitutes a benzene ring, rhotomensones B-D are bonded with a 2-methylbutanoyl group, and rhotomensone G has two fewer carbons. The structures of these compounds were determined by NMR spectroscopy, circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography. The inhibitory activities against α-glucosidase of rhotomensones E and F were evaluated in vitro, with IC50 values of 0.50 ± 0.14 mg/mL and 0.07 ± 0.02 mg/mL. EGFR inhibitor Moreover, rhodomyrtosone B showed significant antibacterial activity against some bacteria, with MIC values ranging from 0.50 to 16.00 μg/mL.While children in general are usually seen as a societal priority, many children are disadvantaged by marginalization, with adverse effects on health and development. Following feasibility studies, the European Commission has now adopted a formal Child Guarantee of service access. This paper links the Feasibility Studies to other reports on the need to address marginalized and institutionalized children. The problems in identifying and quantifying such children are outlined, as are the challenges of planning for these groups of children and the difficulty of finding universal definitions and data. This European Union initiative is timely, given that around a quarter of European children are marginalized, while the effects of Covid-19 will add to this marginalization.The term, Skin of Colour (SOC), refers to individuals of African, Latinx, Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander and Indigenous descent. These individuals typically have darker skin tones as compared to white individuals and they often present with unique disorders of the skin or with common disorders that have a unique appearance. Certain skin conditions commonly associated with SOC patients, in contrast to individuals with lighter skin tones, are explained by structural and functional differences between this population and the white population. Variations in functional differences between these two groups are dependent on structural differences in melanosomes, stratum corneum, epidermis and dermis. Understanding the structural distinctions between white populations and SOC populations, will provide insight into common disorders in skin of colour patients, including hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, dry skin, scaliness, xerosis, sensitive skin and keloids. Furthermore, understanding structural and functional skin difference will encourage more research regarding etiology of disease and therapeutic interventions.

To evaluate the Implant Disease Risk Assessment (IDRA) tool for the prediction of peri-implantitis in treated periodontitis patients with implant-supported fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) after at least 5years of function.

From the patient pool of implant patients enrolled in a regular supportive periodontal therapy programme (SPT) for at least 5years, 239 patients were screened. Eighty patients met the inclusion criteria and underwent evaluation through the criteria of the IDRA tool. Areas under the curve (AUCs) for receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves including 95% confidence intervals were estimated.

Seventy-nine patients (43 males and 36 females, 8 smokers), aged on average 59.0years (range 40-79years) at baseline (i.e. FDP delivery) were analysed. The calculated IDRA-risk was in 34 patients (42.5%) a moderate risk, while 45 patients (56.3%) were considered at high IDRA-risk. One patient categorized at low IDRA-risk was excluded from the analysis. The AUC was 0.613 (95% CI 0.464-0.762) if the IDRA-risk was associated with prevalence of peri-implantitis at the most recent follow-up. Peri-implantitis was diagnosed in 4 patients (12%) at moderate and in 12 patients (27%) at high IDRA-risk, respectively. The calculated odds ratio for developing peri-implantitis in patients with high IDRA-risk compared with patients with moderate IDRA-risk was 2.727 with no statistically significant difference between the two groups (95% CI 0.793-9.376).

Within the limitations of the present retrospective study, the IDRA algorithm might represent a promising tool to assess patients at moderate or high risk of developing peri-implantitis.

Within the limitations of the present retrospective study, the IDRA algorithm might represent a promising tool to assess patients at moderate or high risk of developing peri-implantitis.Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Inflammation and oxidative stress play critical roles in progression of various types of CVD. Broad pharmacological properties of ginger (the rhizome of Zingiber officinale) and its bioactive components have been reported, suggesting that they can be a therapeutic choice for clinical use. Consistent with its rich phenolic content, the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of ginger have been confirmed in many studies. Ginger modifies many cellular processes and in particular was shown to have potent inhibitory effects against nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB); signal transducer and activator of transcription; NOD-, LRR-, and pyrin domain-containing proteins; toll-like receptors; mitogen-activated protein kinase; and mammalian target of rapamycin signaling pathways. Ginger also blocks pro-inflammatory cytokines and the activation of the immune system. Ginger suppresses the activity of oxidative molecules such as reactive oxygen species, inducible nitric oxide synthase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione, heme oxygenase, and GSH-Px.