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Application of rapid genotyping of Warfarin individualized pharmacogenetic variants in Warfarin therapy.
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December 2024
Laboratory Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China.
Warfarin is the most widely used oral anticoagulant in clinical practice. The cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9), vitamin K epoxide reductase complex 1 (VKORC1), and cytochrome P450 4F2 (CYP4F2) genotypes are associated with warfarin dose requirements in China. Accurate genotyping is vital for obtaining reliable genotype-guided warfarin dosing information.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAttenuation of neutrophil adhesion and formation of neutrophil extracellular traps by pooled human immune globulins.
Front Pharmacol
December 2024
Department of Ophthalmology, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL, United States.
Introduction: This study investigated the efficacy of pooled human immune globulins (Flebogamma DIF) to combat the formation of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) and NETosis, along with neutrophil adhesion to corneal epithelial cells in response to dry eye disease relevant stimuli.
Methods: Human neutrophils were isolated by bead-based immunomagnetic depletion of non-target cells from human whole blood. NETosis was induced using phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) or anti-citrullinated histone 4 R3 antibody (H4R3 ACPA).
CCL3 as a novel biomarker in the diagnosis of necrotizing enterocolitis.
BMC Pediatr
December 2024
Department of Clinical Laboratory, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Child Infection and Immunity, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, NO 136 Zhongshaner Road, Yuzhong Distrit, Chongqing, 400014, China.
Objectives: Neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a common intestinal disease that threatens the lives of newborns and is characterized by ischemic necrosis of the small intestine and colon. As early diagnosis of NEC improves prognosis, the identification of new or complementary biomarkers is of great importance. In this study, we evaluate the diagnostic value of CCL3 in NEC and compare its effectiveness with other commonly used biomarkers, such as procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive protein (CRP).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHow to convert a 3D printer to a personal automated liquid handler for life science workflows.
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Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912, USA. Electronic address:
Automated liquid handlers are fundamental in modern life science laboratories, yet their high costs and large footprints often limit accessibility for smaller labs. This study presents an innovative approach to decentralizing a liquid handling system by converting a low-cost 3D printer into a customizable and accurate liquid handler. The Personal Automated Liquid Handler (PALH) system, costing ∼$400, incorporates a single-channel pipet, custom 3D-printed components, and open-source software for personalized workflows, allowing researchers to build and modify the system for specific experimental needs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe transcriptional profile of iron deficiency in patients with heart failure: Heme-sparing and reduced immune processes.
Eur J Heart Fail
December 2024
Department of Cardiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Aims: Iron deficiency (ID) is highly prevalent in patients with heart failure (HF) and associated with morbidity and poor prognosis, but pathophysiological mechanisms are unknown. We aimed to identify novel biological pathways affected by ID.
Methods And Results: We studied 881 patients with HF from the BIOSTAT-CHF cohort.
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