Preserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry (PRISm): A Global Epidemiological Overview, Radiographic Characteristics, Comorbid Associations, and Differentiation from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Preserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry (PRISm) manifests notable epidemiological disparities across the globe, with its prevalence and influential factors showcasing pronounced diversities among various geographical territories and demographics. The prevalence of PRISm fluctuates considerably among regions such as Latin America, the United States, and Asian nations, potentially correlating with a myriad of determinants, including socioeconomic status, environmental factors, and lifestyle modalities. Concurrently, the link between PRISm and health risks and other disorders, especially its distinction and interrelation with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), has become a pivotal subject of scientific enquiry.

Enhanced maltose production through mutagenesis of acceptor binding subsite +2 in Bacillus stearothermophilus maltogenic amylase.

Maltogenic amylases are used to decrease the maltotriose content of high maltose syrups. However, due to the interplay between the hydrolysis and transglycosylation activities of maltogenic amylases, the maltotriose contents of these syrups are still greater than that necessary for pure maltose preparation. In this study, the maltogenic amylase from Bacillus stearothermophilus was engineered to decrease its transglycosylation activity with the expectation that this would enhance maltose production.