Publications by authors named "Oberg K"

Complex organic molecules are widespread in different areas of the interstellar medium, including cold areas, such as molecular clouds, where chemical reactions occur in ice. Among the observed molecules are oxygen-bearing organic molecules, which are of high interest given their significant role in astrobiology. Despite the observed rich chemistry, the underlying molecular mechanisms responsible for molecular formation in such cold dilute areas are still not fully understood.

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  • FLVCR1 is a protein involved in transporting essential compounds like heme and choline, with mutations linked to serious developmental disorders and neurodegenerative conditions in humans.
  • Researchers identified 30 patients with biallelic FLVCR1 variants who displayed severe developmental issues, including brain malformations and other complications, paralleling symptoms seen in mouse models and conditions like Diamond-Blackfan anemia (DBA).
  • The findings emphasize that FLVCR1 variants could cause a wide range of health problems, underscoring the need for diverse genetic testing and consideration of animal model data in understanding human genetic disorders.
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  • - The study highlights the importance of dorsoventral patterning in limb anatomy, which has not been as thoroughly researched as other developmental axes and involves key extensor and flexor muscles.
  • - It discusses how the transcription factor Lmx1b is crucial for determining dorsal limb characteristics and its role in conditions like Nail-Patella syndrome, bringing attention to genetic and molecular implications.
  • - The review also explores the connection between dorsoventral polarity and digit tip regeneration, aiming to encourage further investigation into this vital yet underrated aspect of limb function and evolution.
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We report eight cases of complex radial polydactyly and/or ulnar dimelia each with a fistulous lesion of heterotopic respiratory mucosa in radial-anterior skin ranging from shoulder to wrist. Although speculative, the coincidence of these rare conditions suggests a mechanistic relationship.

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  • Gdf5 plays a crucial role in joint development, and its dysregulation can lead to osteoarthritis due to improper joint morphology.
  • Researchers identified transcription factors that regulate Gdf5 expression and studied their interactions in developing chicken limbs, using various analysis techniques like hybridization and scRNA-seq.
  • The study found that specific binding sites for transcription factors Fox and Sox are essential for Gdf5 activity; mutations in these sites affected the enhancer's activity differently, indicating their roles in regulating joint development.
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Mammalian digit tip regeneration is linked to the presence of nail tissue, but a nail-explicit model is missing. Here, we report that nail-less double-ventral digits of ΔLARM1/2 mutants that lack limb-specific Lmx1b enhancers fail to regenerate. To separate the nail's effect from the lack of dorsoventral (DV) polarity, we also interrogate double-dorsal double-nail digits and show that they regenerate.

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Introduction: The use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is an international public health and child protection challenge.

Objective: To investigate whether Prevent It, a therapist-supported, internet-delivered, eight-week, cognitive behavioral therapy, reduces CSAM viewing among users.

Methods: We conducted a global online single-blind (participants), parallel-group, superiority, randomized, psychological placebo-controlled trial with a one-month follow-up, 2019-2021 (ISRCTN76841676).

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Insulin exposure varies over 3 days of insulin infusion set (IIS) wear making day-to-day insulin dosing challenging for people with diabetes (PWD). Here we report insulin pharmacodynamic (PD) and pharmacokinetic (PK) data extending these observations to 7 days of IIS wear. PWD (A1C ≤8.

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  • Hypersexual disorder (HD) is a sexual desire disorder linked to impulsivity that has been studied for its potential inclusion in diagnostic manuals, with connections to HPA-axis dysregulation and cellular aging.
  • The study analyzed DNA methylation patterns from 60 HD patients and 33 healthy controls to understand the relationship between epigenetic age (EA) and HD, focusing on markers of EA acceleration and their association with dysregulation.
  • Results indicated that while baseline markers of EA were significantly elevated in participants, no specific marker of EA acceleration was definitively connected to HD or HPA-axis activity, suggesting further research is needed to clarify these relationships.
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Among the available neuroendocrine neoplasm (NEN)-specific HR-QoL scales, only the EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-G.I.NET21 questionnaires have been validated in several languages.

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  • Hypersexual Disorder (HD) is characterized by excessive sexual behaviors and is linked to mood and impulse control disorders, with potential neurobiological involvement of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and oxytocin, which counteracts cortisol's effects.
  • A study involving 64 males with HD and 38 healthy men revealed that those with HD had significantly higher plasma oxytocin levels, which correlated with measures of hypersexual behavior.
  • After undergoing cognitive-behavioral therapy, a subset of patients showed a marked decrease in oxytocin levels, suggesting that the heightened oxytocin system in these individuals may serve a compensatory role.
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This expert consensus document represents an initiative by the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (ENETS) to provide guidance for synoptic reporting of radiological examinations critical to the diagnosis, grading, staging and treatment of neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs). Template drafts for initial tumor staging and follow-up by computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were established, based on existing institutional and organisational reporting templates relevant for NEN imaging, and applying the RadLex lexicon of radiological information (Radiological Society of North America), for consistency regarding the radiological terms. During the ENETS Scientific Advisory Board meeting 2018, the template drafts were subject to iterative interdisciplinary discussions among experts in imaging, surgery, gastroenterology, oncology and pathology.

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Models of terrestrial planet formation predict that the final stages of planetary assembly-lasting tens of millions of years beyond the dispersal of young protoplanetary disks-are dominated by planetary collisions. It is through these giant impacts that planets like the young Earth grow to their final mass and achieve long-term stable orbital configurations. A key prediction is that these impacts produce debris.

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DNA methylation shifts in Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis related genes is reported in psychiatric disorders including hypersexual disorder. This study, comprising 20 dexamethasone suppression test (DST) non-suppressors and 73 controls, examined the association between the HPA axis dysregulation, shifts in DNA methylation of HPA axis related genes and importantly, gene expression. Individuals with cortisol level ≥ 138 nmol/l, after the low dose (0.

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  • * Research in mice shows that Lmx1b is vital for the development of limbs, kidneys, and eyes, with its absence causing severe developmental issues similar to NPS.
  • * The study identifies two regulatory modules (LARM1 and LARM2) that enhance Lmx1b expression in limbs and links loss-of-function variations in these regions to NPS, emphasizing the importance of these regulatory elements in disease development.
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Background: Biomarkers are key tools in cancer management. In neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), Chromogranin A (CgA) was considered acceptable as a biomarker. We compared the clinical efficacy of a multigenomic blood biomarker (NETest) to CgA over a 5-year period.

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Background: In 2012 the Swedish Helpline project PrevenTell, targeting men and women with self-identified out-of-control and paraphilic sexual behavior, was launched by ANOVA, Karolinska University Hospital. The overall purpose was to reach the target group and via a telephone-contact encourage further on-site assessment and treatment.

Aim: To describe men and women contacting PrevenTell during the first 7 years by delineate sexuality-related risk-factors for sexual violence, gender differences, and age- and gender-preferences when reporting a pedophilic interest.

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  • Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) are complex cancers with increasing prevalence, requiring a multidisciplinary approach to treatment due to diverse outcomes based on factors like tumor grade and location.
  • Large clinical trials have established important therapies for advanced small bowel neuroendocrine tumors (SBNETs), including somatostatin analogues and peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT), which have improved management strategies over the past decade.
  • The review covers the current systemic treatment options for advanced SBNETs, highlights new therapies like tyrosine kinase inhibitors, and addresses ongoing questions and guideline recommendations for palliative care.
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Introduction: Surgery is the only cure for neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), with R0 resection being critical for successful tumor removal. Early detection of residual disease is key for optimal management, but both imaging and current biomarkers are ineffective post-surgery. NETest, a multigene blood biomarker, identifies NETs with >90% accuracy.

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Introduction: Telotristat ethyl is indicated for use in combination with somatostatin analogs (SSAs) to treat carcinoid syndrome (CS) diarrhea uncontrolled by SSAs alone in adults, but long-term safety and efficacy data beyond 48 weeks are needed.

Objectives: The aims of the study were to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of telotristat ethyl and its effect on quality of life (QOL) in patients with CS.

Methods: In this phase 3, nonrandomized, multicenter, open-label, long-term extension study (TELEPATH), patients who participated in phase 2 or 3 trials of telotristat ethyl continued treatment at their present dose level (250 or 500 mg thrice daily) for 84 weeks.

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Carcinoid disease is caused by neuroendocrine tumors, most often located in the gut, and leads in approximately 20% of cases to specific, severe heart disease, most prominently affecting right-sided valves. If cardiac disease occurs, it determines the patient's prognosis more than local growth of the tumor. Surgical treatment of carcinoid-induced valve disease has been found to improve survival in observational studies.

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  • Carcinoid heart disease (CHD) is a complication of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) linked to hormone secretion, but its incidence has decreased with somatostatin analogue (SSA) treatment.
  • A study of nine patients in Australia and New Zealand revealed that despite receiving SSA therapy shortly after NET diagnosis, they still developed significant cardiac dysfunction over time.
  • Findings suggest that ongoing monitoring for CHD is crucial, even in patients with good symptom control from SSAs, particularly for those with elevated hormone levels.
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Background: Somatostatin analogues are an established first-line therapy for well differentiated small bowel neuroendocrine tumours (Wd-SBNETs), while and peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) is frequently used as a second-line therapy. Adequate treatment selection of third-line treatment remains challenging due to the limited prospective data currently available on the best therapeutic sequence.

Aim: To understand current practice and rationale for decision-making by physicians in the 3-line setting by building an online survey.

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