: Pharmacogenomics (PGx) has revolutionized personalized medicine, notably by predicting drug responses through the study of the metabolic genotype of drug-metabolizing enzymes. However, these genotypes rely heavily on the availability and completeness of drug metabolism information and do not account for (all) "phenoconversion" factors, like drug-drug interactions and comorbidities. To address these limitations, a more phenotypic approach would be desirable, for which pharmacometabolomics (PMx) could be useful by studying and elucidating drug metabolism in patient samples, such as blood and urine.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe viscoelastic properties of biological membranes are crucial in controlling cellular functions and are determined primarily by the lipids' composition and structure. This work studies these properties by varying the structure of the constituting lipids in order to influence their interaction with high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles. Various fluorescence-based techniques were applied to study lipid domains, membrane order, and the overall lateral as well as the molecule-internal glycerol region mobility in HDL-membrane interactions (i.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntraneural ganglion cysts (IGCs) are mucinous cysts located within peripheral nerves, often associated with an articular nerve branch and the adjacent synovial joint capsule. These cysts, while rare, can occur in various nerves, with the tibial nerve being an infrequent site. Tibial nerve IGCs are rare pathologies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Obstet Gynaecol Can
November 2024
Objective: To provide guidance on ultrasound review of the fetal perineum as well as fetal sex determination and disclosure.
Target Population: All individuals with ongoing pregnancies.
Options: To include a review of the fetal perineum and determination of fetal sex as a component of the anatomic review during the routine second-trimester obstetric ultrasound and adhere to patient wishes regarding the disclosure of fetal sex.