Publications by authors named "Lawson M"

Gene model for the ortholog of Insulin-like peptide 5 ( ) in the May 2011 (Agencourt dana_caf1/DanaCAF1) Genome Assembly (GenBank Accession: GCA_000005115.1 ) of . This ortholog was characterized as part of a developing dataset to study the evolution of the Insulin/insulin-like growth factor signaling pathway (IIS) across the genus using the Genomics Education Partnership gene annotation protocol for Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences.

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Endocrine therapies targeting the estrogen receptor (ER/ESR1) are the cornerstone to treat ER-positive breast cancers patients, but resistance often limits their effectiveness. Notable progress has been made although the fragmented way data is reported has reduced their potential impact. Here, we introduce EstroGene2.

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Gene model for the ortholog of ( ) in the May 2017 (Princeton ASM75419v2/DsimGB2) Genome Assembly (GenBank Accession: GCA_000754195.3 ) of . This ortholog was characterized as part of a developing dataset to study the evolution of the Insulin/insulin-like growth factor signaling pathway (IIS) across the genus using the Genomics Education Partnership gene annotation protocol for Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences.

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Unlabelled: Colorectal cancer (CRC) outcomes in terms of incidence and mortality are significantly worse in African Americans than other Americans. While differences in primary preventions for neoplasia (diet, obesity remediation, aspirin prophylaxis) are being elucidated, genetic mutations affecting premalignant lesions and immune response mechanisms may possibly also explain the increased incidence and mortality, particularly from right-sided disease.

Objective: Our team therefore examined colonic segments seeking to test the hypothesis that the immune response and somatic genetic profiles of the colonic anatomic segments may vary and thus account for variations in neoplasia risk among the various colonic segments revealing an antigenic relationship with precancerous lesions.

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  • * In addition to its effects on glucose metabolism, insulin affects reproductive health by suppressing the secretion of gonadotropins from the pituitary gland, particularly in states of high insulin levels (hyperinsulinemia).
  • * Research using LβT2 gonadotropic cells reveals that insulin stimulation leads to the unexpected movement of GLUT1 transporters to the cell membrane, occurring independently of the typical Akt signaling pathway, suggesting a complex role for insulin in these cells.
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  • Huntington's disease (HD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition leading to cognitive, movement, and behavioral issues, ultimately causing disability and death.
  • This study evaluates the effectiveness of a transgenic sheep model (OVT73) for PET imaging to track brain metabolism and dysfunction related to HD.
  • Findings reveal that younger HD sheep show increased glucose uptake in specific brain regions compared to healthy controls, while both older HD sheep displayed reduced dopamine binding potential, highlighting the potential of this model for studying HD progression.
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Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells represent a novel targeted approach to overcome deficits in the ability of the host immune system to detect and subsequently eradicate tumors. The identification of antigens expressed specifically on the surface of tumor cells is a critical first step for a targeted therapy that selectively targets cancer cells without affecting normal tissues. 5T4 is a tumor-associated antigen expressed on the cell surface of most solid tumors.

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Gene model for the ortholog of Phosphatase and tensin homolog ( ) in the Apr. 2013 (UC Berkeley DroMir_2.2/DmirGB2) Genome Assembly (GenBank Accession: GCA_000269505.

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  • Justinian II was overthrown in the eighth century, had his nose amputated, and was exiled.
  • After ten years, he returned to power through a violent coup.
  • Researchers have debated whether he underwent ancient rhinoplasty to regain his nose, but it's deemed highly unlikely.
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The primary pre-neoplastic lesion of the lower esophagus in the vicinity of the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) is any Barrett's esophageal lesions (BE), and esophageal neoplasia has increased in the US population with predispositions (Caucasian males, truncal obesity, age, and GERD). The responses to BE are endoscopic and screening cytologic programs with endoscopic ablation of various forms. The former have not been proven to be cost-effective and there are mixed results for eradication.

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Gene model for the ortholog of Myc ( ) in the Apr. 2013 (BCM-HGSC/Deug_2.0) (DeugGB2) Genome Assembly (GenBank Accession: GCA_000236325.

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Objective: The Reminiscing and Emotion Training (RET) intervention targets and improves maltreating mothers' elaboration and sensitivity in reminiscing (conversations about past emotional events), as well as children's emotion knowledge. However, in previous studies of RET, improvements in mothers' elaborative and sensitive reminiscing did not explain improvements in children's emotion knowledge. Thus, we evaluated whether RET is associated with improved maternal autonomy support during reminiscing and whether improved autonomy support is associated with enhanced child emotion knowledge after RET.

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Myeloma bone disease (MBD) affects ~90% of multiple myeloma patients, but current treatment options are suboptimal. Therefore, to successfully develop new therapies or optimize current ones, we must improve our fundamental knowledge of how myeloma affects bone microstructure and function. Here, we have investigated the osteocyte lacuno-canalicular network (LCN) in MBD, as bone porosity affects bone quality and resilience.

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  • - Understanding how estrogen receptor (ER)-targeting therapies work and why some breast cancer patients develop resistance is crucial for improving treatment options and developing new drugs.
  • - The EstroGene2.0 database, a significant update from its previous version, offers an extensive collection of data focused on breast cancer responses to endocrine therapies, incorporating results from 361 experiments across various cell lines.
  • - Analysis of the data shows notable variability in how different ER-modulators affect cancer cells, revealing unique transcriptomic changes in endocrine-resistant models and highlighting important mutant-ER targets for further investigation.
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Objective: To explore racially minoritized families' perceptions on how, and if, physicians should address children's racial identity and concepts of racism within clinical settings.

Study Design: Parents of racially minoritized children, ages 5 through 18, were interviewed to explore experiences with racial identity formation, discrimination, and the extent to which they wanted pediatricians to address these topics. Children were included at the discretion of their parents.

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Introduction: Focal necrosis of the renal pelvis in a transplanted kidney is a rare but often morbid complication that may lead to graft loss. Given the scarcity of donor organs, all attempts are made to preserve the graft. Currently there is no standard surgical technique for reconstruction or repair of isolated renal pelvic necrosis.

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Economic segregation is the geographical separation of people with different economic means. In this paper, we employ an archival study of attitudes in regions with varying degrees of economic segregation and a series of experimental studies measuring reactions to hypothetical levels of segregation to examine how segregation affects concerns about inequality. Combining correlational and experimental methods and examining attitudes about economic inequality in both the United States and South Africa, we show that when individuals of different means are segregated from each other, people are less likely to engage in economic comparisons and are therefore less concerned by inequality.

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Addressing the challenges of survivorship necessitates a comprehensive, patient-centered approach, focusing on mitigating risk through lifestyle modification, identifying distant recurrence, and optimization of breast imaging. This article will discuss the current and emerging clinical strategies for the survivorship period, advocating a multidisciplinary and comprehensive approach. In this manner, early-stage breast cancer survivors are empowered to navigate their journey with enhanced knowledge, facilitating a transition to life beyond cancer.

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Background: The primary objective is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Stryker second generation Target Nano Coils in the treatment of ruptured and unruptured small (<7 mm) intracranial aneurysms.

Methods: The TARGET Registry is a prospective, two-arm study with independent medical event monitoring and core-lab adjudication. This paper describes the second arm of the TARGET registry.

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The purpose of this descriptive-exploratory study was to identify profiles of mental health among undergraduate nursing students to understand the relationship between student's mental health profiles and relevant risk and protective factors at the onset of COVID-19. Latent Class Analysis (LCA) was employed to cull these students' mental health profiles (yielding 3 profiles) using data collected from 277 participants enrolled in a four-year BSN Program at a large, public institution in the Southeastern United States. Relational analyses of these profiles indicated that students who were the most vulnerable for mental health challenges also had the highest resilience and coping scores.

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  • Bone metastasis frequently occurs in advanced prostate cancer, and while bisphosphonates help manage symptoms, there are no curative options; the enzyme ST6GAL1, upregulated in such cancers, drives tumor growth and spread through altered glycosylation processes.
  • The study monitored ST6GAL1 levels in tumor and serum samples from patients, revealing that its upregulation is linked to prostate cancers that have metastasized to bone, promoting bone metastasis through various mechanisms.
  • Findings suggest that inhibiting sialylation can prevent tumor spread, indicating a potential new therapeutic strategy centered on sialic acid blockade for treating advanced prostate cancer.
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  • Targeting the estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) pathway is a proven strategy for treating estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancers, leading to the development of a new type of drug called a PROTAC designed to degrade ERα.
  • In laboratory tests, this PROTAC showed strong effectiveness in degrading ERα and blocking its activity in breast cancer cells, but results did not match when tested in live models.
  • The discrepancy is attributed to the PROTAC’s linker being metabolically unstable, which leads to the creation of competing metabolites that interfere with the drug's ability to degrade ERα; this emphasizes the importance of designing more stable PROTACs for better treatment outcomes.
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Objective: Our aim in this study was to determine the correlation between serum fructosamine and average blood glucose, as measured by continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in children with type 1 diabetes.

Methods: Ninety-seven blood samples were collected from 70 participants in the Timing of Initiation of continuous glucose Monitoring in Established pediatric diabetes (CGM TIME) Trial. Each eligible participant had 3 weeks of CGM data with at least 60% CGM adherence before blood collection.

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