CARD14-associated papulosquamous eruption (CAPE) is a rare inflammatory skin eruption that can have features of psoriasis, pityriasis rubra pilaris, and erythroderma. This skin condition is known for its resistance to topical or conventional systemic therapies. Successful treatment of CAPE with anti-IL-12/IL-23 and IL-17 inhibitors has been reported.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGE Port J Gastroenterol
January 2022
A 51-year-old woman, clinically diagnosed with (XP), showed abnormalities in liver enzymes, high ferritin and transferrin saturation levels, with ultrasonographic features of chronic liver disease, in addition to skin hyperpigmentation. Genetic testing confirmed the clinical hypothesis of hereditary hemochromatosis (HH). Due to the known proximity of HFE (6p22.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA range of bis-triazolylchalcogenium-BTD was synthesized by a copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition of azido arylchalcogenides and 4,7-diethynylbenzo[][1,2,5]thiadiazole . Eight new compounds were obtained in moderate to good yields using 1 mol % of copper(II) acetate monohydrate under mild reaction conditions. In addition, the synthesized bis-triazolylchalcogenium-BTD - were investigated regarding their photophysical, electrochemical, and biomolecule binding properties in solution.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDermatophytes are common keratinophilic fungi responsible for superficial skin infections. Deep dermatophytosis is a rare form of invasive skin infection described in immunocompromised patients. We report the case of a 65-year-old man with a history of an orthotopic liver transplant for hepatocarcinoma 6 months earlier, who presented with small painless erythematous papules in lower limbs, some of which were umbilicated.
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February 2021
Uncombable hair syndrome is a rare disorder of the hair shaft that leads to silvery and unruly hair. The hair shaft anomaly is characterized by a longitudinal groove that is detected by scanning electronic microscopy-considered to be the gold standard for diagnosis. Recently, hair cross-sectioning has been reported as a viable alternative, but currently available methods still have some flaws, especially because of hair samples' processing specificities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAllergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a type IV, delayed-type reaction caused by skin contact with low-molecular-weight organic chemicals and metal ions that activate antigen-specific T cells, primarily T-helper 1 (Th1), in a sensitized individual, leading to skin eczema.First-line treatments are based on avoidance of causal agents and topical corticosteroids/immunomodulators. In recalcitrant cases, chronic oral immunosuppressive agents may be used, but they may have serious adverse effects and do not address the immunological disfunction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA carbonylative Sonogashira coupling approach to the synthesis of glyco-alkynones is described. Eighteen examples were obtained in moderate do nearly quantitative yields under mild conditions employing Mo(CO) as a safe carbon monoxide source. Functionalization of the alkynyl moiety cycloaddition with organic azides provided six examples of glyco-triazoles.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis paper presents the steps for developing a low-cost POrtableNavigation Tool for Underwater Scenarios (PONTUS) to be used as a localization device for subsea targets. PONTUS consists of an integrated ultra-short baseline acoustic positioning system aided by an inertial navigation system. Built on a practical design, it can be mounted on an underwater robotic vehicle or be operated by a scuba diver.
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