Conditional Split Inteins: Adaptable Tools for Programming Protein Functions.

Split inteins are biological mechanisms for the operation of the spatiotemporal control of protein activities. They function through protein -splicing, in which their N- and C-terminal fragments are expressed contiguously with two protein halves. The subsequent self-excision upon recognition of the complimentary fragment yields a mature, complete, and functional protein.

MR1 presents vitamin B6-related compounds for recognition by MR1-reactive T cells.

The major histocompatibility complex class I related protein (MR1) presents microbially derived vitamin B2 precursors to mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells. MR1 can also present other metabolites to activate MR1-restricted T cells expressing more diverse T cell receptors (TCRs), some with anti-tumor reactivity. However, knowledge of the range of the antigen(s) that can activate diverse MR1-reactive T cells remains incomplete.

Discovering a "sense of community": patient experiences of connection in intentionally remote eating disorder care.

Background: While some findings indicate high levels of patient satisfaction with remote eating disorder treatment, others reflect feelings of disconnection due to unique telehealth treatment challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic presented circumstances that likely impacted the findings established thus far. As such, the present study sought to understand patient experiences of connection in an intentionally remote eating disorder treatment program, specifically in a context outside of pandemic transition.

Changes in Medicare Reimbursement for Top Burn Surgery Procedures by State Between 2011 and 2022.

This study analyzed the geographic variation in annual Medicare reimbursement changes for common burn surgery procedures from 2011 to 2022 to clarify trends in reimbursement. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Physician fee schedule database was analyzed to find state-by-state reimbursement rates for the most common burn surgery procedures. Physician reimbursement was adjusted for inflation utilizing the consumer price index.