Publications by authors named "C P L Paul"

Reductive amination is one of the most synthetically direct routes to access chiral amines. Several Imine Reductases (IREDs) have been discovered to catalyze reductive amination (Reductive Aminases or RedAms), yet they are dependent on the expensive phosphorylated nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide cofactor NADPH and usually more active at basic pH. Here, we describe the discovery and synthetic potential of an IRED from (RedAm) that catalyzes reductive amination between a series of medium to large carbonyl and amine compounds with conversions of up to >99% and 99% enantiomeric excess at neutral pH.

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Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a common herpesvirus that can severely affect transplant recipients, those with AIDS, and newborns. Existing synthetic medications face limitations, including toxicity, processing issues, and viral resistance. As part of this study, the efficacy of the extracellular enzyme laccase isolated from a widely available mushroom (Pleurotus pulmonarius) was compared to that of ganciclovir, a common antiviral, used against HCMV.

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  • The JBJS symposium focused on the importance of including sex and gender in orthopaedic research to enhance study methods and patient outcomes, addressing current shortcomings in reporting.
  • Barriers to proper reporting stem from cultural resistance, inadequate education on terminology and study design, insufficient funding for larger studies, and the need for better understanding of how biological and social factors like gender and race interact in health research.
  • To overcome these challenges, the development of best-practice statistical methods and ongoing education for all stakeholders in research is crucial, with existing guidelines like the SAGER providing a framework for improvement and support from academic institutions and funders being essential for meaningful progress.
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Salmonella infections are widely known to cause gastroenteritis, especially in areas of poor hygiene and sanitation. Common symptoms include sustained fever, chills, and abdominal pain. Sepsis, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), various neurological manifestations, and multiorgan failure are other uncommon presentations.

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