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De Andrade VP, Miossi R, De Souza FH, Shinjo SK. Anti-Ha Antisynthetase Syndrome: A Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e61251. [PMID: 38939289 PMCID: PMC11210826 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.61251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024] Open
Abstract
Anti-synthetase syndrome (ASyS) is a rare systemic autoimmune myopathy characterized by the involvement of muscles, lungs, and joints, in addition to Raynaud's phenomenon, "mechanics' hand," and fever. Laboratory ASyS is defined by the positivity of anti-aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase autoantibodies, of which anti-Jo-1 is the most common. Herein, we reported an ASyS defined by an anti-Ha autoantibody, which has rarely been described in the literature. Moreover, to the best of our knowledge, we reported the first case of anti-Ha ASyS in Brazil.
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Affiliation(s)
- Vanessa P De Andrade
- Rheumatology, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (HCFMUSP), São Paulo, BRA
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- Rheumatology, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (HCFMUSP), São Paulo, BRA
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- Rheumatology, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (HCFMUSP), São Paulo, BRA
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- Rheumatology, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (HCFMUSP), São Paulo, BRA
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Nifontova G, Petrova I, Gerasimovich E, Konopsky VN, Ayadi N, Charlier C, Fleury F, Karaulov A, Sukhanova A, Nabiev I. Label-Free Multiplexed Microfluidic Analysis of Protein Interactions Based on Photonic Crystal Surface Mode Imaging. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24054347. [PMID: 36901779 PMCID: PMC10002048 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24054347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
Abstract
High-throughput protein assays are crucial for modern diagnostics, drug discovery, proteomics, and other fields of biology and medicine. It allows simultaneous detection of hundreds of analytes and miniaturization of both fabrication and analytical procedures. Photonic crystal surface mode (PC SM) imaging is an effective alternative to surface plasmon resonance (SPR) imaging used in conventional gold-coated, label-free biosensors. PC SM imaging is advantageous as a quick, label-free, and reproducible technique for multiplexed analysis of biomolecular interactions. PC SM sensors are characterized by a longer signal propagation at the cost of a lower spatial resolution, which makes them more sensitive than classical SPR imaging sensors. We describe an approach for designing label-free protein biosensing assays employing PC SM imaging in the microfluidic mode. Label-free, real-time detection of PC SM imaging biosensors using two-dimensional imaging of binding events has been designed to study arrays of model proteins (antibodies, immunoglobulin G-binding proteins, serum proteins, and DNA repair proteins) at 96 points prepared by automated spotting. The data prove feasibility of simultaneous PC SM imaging of multiple protein interactions. The results pave the way to further develop PC SM imaging as an advanced label-free microfluidic assay for the multiplexed detection of protein interactions.
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- Galina Nifontova
- Laboratoire de Recherche en Nanosciences, LRN-EA4682, Structure Fédérative de Recherche Cap Santé, UFR de Pharmacie, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, 51100 Reims, France
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- Laboratory of Nano-Bioengineering, Moscow Engineering Physics Institute, National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, 115522 Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Nano-Bioengineering, Moscow Engineering Physics Institute, National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, 115522 Moscow, Russia
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- DNA Repair Groupe, CNRS UMR 6286, US2B, Nantes Université, 44000 Nantes, France
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- IMPACT Platform “Interactions Moléculaires Puces ACTivités”, UMR CNRS 6286 UFIP, Université de Nantes, 44000 Nantes, France
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- DNA Repair Groupe, CNRS UMR 6286, US2B, Nantes Université, 44000 Nantes, France
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergology, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 119146 Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratoire de Recherche en Nanosciences, LRN-EA4682, Structure Fédérative de Recherche Cap Santé, UFR de Pharmacie, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, 51100 Reims, France
- Correspondence: (A.S.); (I.N.)
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- Laboratoire de Recherche en Nanosciences, LRN-EA4682, Structure Fédérative de Recherche Cap Santé, UFR de Pharmacie, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, 51100 Reims, France
- Laboratory of Nano-Bioengineering, Moscow Engineering Physics Institute, National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, 115522 Moscow, Russia
- Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergology, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 119146 Moscow, Russia
- Correspondence: (A.S.); (I.N.)
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Shaik NB, Sayani JKS, Benjapolakul W, Asdornwised W, Chaitusaney S. Experimental investigation and ANN modelling on CO 2 hydrate kinetics in multiphase pipeline systems. Sci Rep 2022; 12:13642. [PMID: 35953628 PMCID: PMC9372061 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-17871-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Gas hydrates are progressively becoming a key concern when determining the economics of a reservoir due to flow interruptions, as offshore reserves are produced in ever deeper and colder waters. The creation of a hydrate plug poses equipment and safety risks. No current existing models have the feature of accurately predicting the kinetics of gas hydrates when a multiphase system is encountered. In this work, Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) are developed to study and predict the effect of the multiphase system on the kinetics of gas hydrates formation. Primarily, a pure system and multiphase system containing crude oil are used to conduct experiments. The details of the rate of formation for both systems are found. Then, these results are used to develop an A.I. model that can be helpful in predicting the rate of hydrate formation in both pure and multiphase systems. To forecast the kinetics of gas hydrate formation, two ANN models with single layer perceptron are presented for the two combinations of gas hydrates. The results indicated that the prediction models developed are satisfactory as R2 values are close to 1 and M.S.E. values are close to 0. This study serves as a framework to examine hydrate formation in multiphase systems.
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- Nagoor Basha Shaik
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Smart Grid Technology Research Unit, Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, D04 V1W8, Ireland
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- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Smart Grid Technology Research Unit, Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
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- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Smart Grid Technology Research Unit, Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Smart Grid Technology Research Unit, Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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Kenyon SM, Chan SL. A focused review on Lyme disease diagnostic testing: An update on serology algorithms, current ordering practices, and practical considerations for laboratory implementation of a new testing algorithm. Clin Biochem 2021; 117:4-9. [PMID: 34875253 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2021.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Lyme borreliosis or Lyme disease (LD) is the most prevalent tick-borne illness in the United States. Diagnosing LD can be challenging as symptoms can be nonspecific and the ability of laboratory tests to detect infection varies based on the duration of infection and the methodology used. To date, serology testing is the primary laboratory tool employed to aid in diagnosing LD. Since the mid-1990's, a two-tiered algorithm has been recommended for the optimization of specificity while maintaining high sensitivity. This mini-review aims to provide an overview of LD diagnostic testing in North America, with an emphasis on serologic algorithms, in particular the modified two-tiered testing (MTTT) algorithm, along with a discussion on provider ordering patterns and practical considerations for implementation of MTTT.
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- Stacy M Kenyon
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Geisinger Health, 100 N. Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822, United States.
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Danbury Hospital, Nuvance Health, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810, United States.
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