Publications by authors named "M Fontana"

Electrochemical liquid phase transmission electron microscopy (EC-LPTEM) is an invaluable tool for investigating the structural and morphological properties of functional materials in electrochemical systems for energy transition. Despite its potential, standardized experimental protocols and a consensus on data interpretation are lacking, due to a variety of commercial and customized electrical and microfluidic configurations. Given the small size of a typical electrochemical cell used in these experiments, frequent electrolyte renewal is crucial to minimize local chemical alterations from reactions and radiolysis.

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In the current paper, we will focus on requirements to ensure big data can advance the outcomes of our patients suffering from kidney disease. The associated ethical question is whether and how we as a nephrology community can and should encourage the collection of big data of our patients. We identify some ethical reflections on the use of big data, and their importance and relevance.

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Background: Transthyretin amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is a fatal disease, caused by misfolded transthyretin depositing as amyloid fibrils in the heart. Because disease progression is common, practical and sensitive methods are needed to monitor patients and optimize treatment decisions. Outpatient worsening heart failure (HF) (oral loop diuretic intensification or initiation) is simple to assess and has been shown to be prognostic of mortality in patients with ATTR-CM.

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Background: In the phase 3 randomized controlled study, ATTRibute-CM, acoramidis, a transthyretin (TTR) stabilizer, demonstrated significant efficacy on the primary endpoint. Participants with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) who completed ATTRibute-CM were invited to enroll in an open-label extension study (OLE). We report efficacy and safety data of acoramidis in participants who completed ATTRibute-CM and enrolled in the ongoing OLE.

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Background: Transthyretin amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is a progressive, often fatal disease. Nexiguran ziclumeran (nex-z) is an investigational therapy based on CRISPR-Cas9 (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats and associated Cas9 endonuclease) targeting the gene encoding transthyretin ().

Methods: In this phase 1, open-label trial, we administered a single intravenous infusion of nex-z to patients with ATTR-CM.

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