PEX13 prevents pexophagy by regulating ubiquitinated PEX5 and peroxisomal ROS.

Peroxisomes are rapidly degraded during amino acid and oxygen deprivation by a type of selective autophagy called pexophagy. However, how damaged peroxisomes are detected and removed from the cell is poorly understood. Recent studies suggest that the peroxisomal matrix protein import machinery may serve double duty as a quality control machinery, where they are directly involved in activating pexophagy.

Similar barriers and facilitators to physical activity across different clinical groups experiencing lower limb spasticity.

Purpose Given the importance of physical activity in maintaining health and wellness, an improved understanding of physical activity patterns across different clinical populations is required. This study examines the facilitators for, and barriers to, participation in physical activity across multiple contexts for three clinical groups with chronic lower limb spasticity (individuals with stroke, multiple sclerosis and incomplete spinal cord injury). Method This cross-sectional study employed quantitative measures for spasticity, ankle range of motion, pain, falls, cognition, mobility, and physical activity as well as qualitative semi-structured interviews.

Percutaneous pedicle screw fixation for thoracolumbar burst fracture: a Singapore experience.

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes, and safety and efficacy of percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (PPSF) in the treatment of thoracolumbar burst fractures.

Methods: This was a retrospective review of patients with thoracolumbar burst fractures treated with PPSF in a single hospital from 2010 to 2011. Baseline data included patient demographics, mechanism of injuries, fracture level, neurologic status and the number of percutaneous screws inserted.