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  1. Article: Particle Therapy for Breast Cancer.

    Kowalchuk, Roman O / Corbin, Kimberly S / Jimenez, Rachel B

    Cancers

    2022  Volume 14, Issue 4

    Abstract: Particle therapy has received increasing attention in the treatment of breast cancer due to its unique physical properties that may enhance patient quality of life and reduce the late effects of therapy. In this review, we will examine the rationale for ... ...

    Abstract Particle therapy has received increasing attention in the treatment of breast cancer due to its unique physical properties that may enhance patient quality of life and reduce the late effects of therapy. In this review, we will examine the rationale for the use of proton and carbon therapy in the treatment of breast cancer and highlight their potential for sparing normal tissue injury. We will discuss the early dosimetric and clinical studies that have been pursued to date in this domain before focusing on the remaining open questions limiting the widespread adoption of particle therapy.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-20
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2527080-1
    ISSN 2072-6694
    ISSN 2072-6694
    DOI 10.3390/cancers14041066
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  2. Article: Investigation of the EHV-1 Genotype (N

    Pusterla, Nicola / Barnum, Samantha / Lawton, Kaila / Wademan, Cara / Corbin, Rachel / Hodzic, Emir

    Journal of equine veterinary science

    2023  Volume 123, Page(s) 104244

    Abstract: Contemporary data on equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) genotype (non-neuropathogenic or ... ...

    Abstract Contemporary data on equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) genotype (non-neuropathogenic or N
    MeSH term(s) Pregnancy ; Female ; Horses ; Animals ; United States/epidemiology ; Herpesvirus 1, Equid/genetics ; Genotype ; Herpesviridae Infections/epidemiology ; Herpesviridae Infections/veterinary ; Horse Diseases/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2102631-2
    ISSN 1542-7412 ; 0737-0806
    ISSN (online) 1542-7412
    ISSN 0737-0806
    DOI 10.1016/j.jevs.2023.104244
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  3. Article ; Online: Toward Improving the Selectivity of Organic Halide Electrocarboxylation with Mechanistically Informed Solvent Selection.

    Corbin, Nathan / Junor, Glen P / Ton, Thu N / Baker, Rachel J / Manthiram, Karthish

    Journal of the American Chemical Society

    2023  Volume 145, Issue 3, Page(s) 1740–1748

    Abstract: The use of a liquid electrolyte is nearly ubiquitous in electrosynthetic systems and can have a significant impact on the selectivity and efficiency of electrochemical reactions. Solvent selection is thus a key step during optimization, yet this ... ...

    Abstract The use of a liquid electrolyte is nearly ubiquitous in electrosynthetic systems and can have a significant impact on the selectivity and efficiency of electrochemical reactions. Solvent selection is thus a key step during optimization, yet this selection process usually involves trial-and-error. As a step toward more rational solvent selection, this work examines how the electrolyte solvent impacts the selectivity of electrocarboxylation of organic halides. For the carboxylation of a model alkyl bromide, hydrogenolysis is the primary side reaction. Isotope-labeling studies indicate the hydrogen atom in the hydrogenolysis product comes solely from the aprotic electrolyte solvent. Further mechanistic studies reveal that under synthetically relevant electrocarboxylation conditions, the hydrogenolysis product is formed via deprotonation of the solvent. Guided by these mechanistic findings, a simple computational descriptor based on the free energy to deprotonate a solvent molecule was shown to correlate strongly with carboxylation selectivity, overcoming limitations of traditional solvent descriptors such as p
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 3155-0
    ISSN 1520-5126 ; 0002-7863
    ISSN (online) 1520-5126
    ISSN 0002-7863
    DOI 10.1021/jacs.2c10561
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  4. Article: Temperate biocrusts: mesic counterparts to their better‐known dryland cousins

    Corbin, Jeffrey D / Thiet, Rachel K

    Frontiers in ecology and the environment. 2020 Oct., v. 18, no. 8

    2020  

    Abstract: Biological soil crusts (biocrusts) are known to serve crucial functions in many arid and semiarid habitats, but less is understood about biocrusts in temperate biomes, where they are often widespread and can play important roles in aboveground and ... ...

    Abstract Biological soil crusts (biocrusts) are known to serve crucial functions in many arid and semiarid habitats, but less is understood about biocrusts in temperate biomes, where they are often widespread and can play important roles in aboveground and belowground processes. Because the distinctive conditions that support biocrusts in temperate biomes – sandy, acidic, and/or nutrient‐poor soils or exposed bedrock – frequently also support rare plant and animal communities, such sites can have considerable conservation value. We detail the distribution of biocrusts in temperate habitats, including many in the northeastern US, where they have not previously been described. Besides adding another layer of biodiversity to the sites in which they occur, biocrusts may also play a critical role in site‐level ecology and functioning. As such, integrating temperate biocrust composition, distribution, and functions into ecosystem management may contribute to the stability and resilience of the ecosystems in which they are found in the face of global climate change and other disturbances.
    Keywords animals ; arid lands ; bedrock ; biodiversity ; biological soil crusts ; climate change ; ecosystem management ; environment ; rare species ; Northeastern United States
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2020-10
    Size p. 456-464.
    Publishing place John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
    Document type Article
    Note NAL-AP-2-clean ; JOURNAL ARTICLE
    ZDB-ID 2110853-5
    ISSN 1540-9309 ; 1540-9295
    ISSN (online) 1540-9309
    ISSN 1540-9295
    DOI 10.1002/fee.2234
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  5. Article ; Online: Inhibition of Caspase 1 Reduces Blood Pressure, Cytotoxic NK Cells, and Inflammatory T-Helper 17 Cells in Placental Ischemic Rats.

    Shields, Corbin A / Tardo, Geilda A / Wang, Xi / Peacock, Gregory / Robbins, Marcus / Glenn, Hannah / Wilson, Rachel / Williams, Jan M / Cornelius, Denise C

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2024  Volume 25, Issue 2

    Abstract: Preeclampsia (PE) is characterized by maternal hypertension, fetal growth restriction (FGR), and increased inflammation and populations of cytotoxic NK cells (cNKs) and inflammatory T-Helper 17 cells (TH17s). Both cytotoxic NK cells and TH17 cells are ... ...

    Abstract Preeclampsia (PE) is characterized by maternal hypertension, fetal growth restriction (FGR), and increased inflammation and populations of cytotoxic NK cells (cNKs) and inflammatory T-Helper 17 cells (TH17s). Both cytotoxic NK cells and TH17 cells are heavily influenced via IL-1β signaling. Caspase 1 activity leads to the release of the inflammatory cytokine IL-1β, which is increased in women with PE. Therefore, we tested the hypothesis that the inhibition of Caspase 1 with VX-765 in rats with reduced uterine perfusion pressure (RUPP) will attenuate PE pathophysiology. On gestation day (GD) 14, timed pregnant Sprague-Dawley rats underwent the RUPP or Sham procedure and were separated into groups that received either vehicle or VX-765 (50 mg/kg/day i.p.). On GD19, MAP was measured via carotid catheter and blood and tissues were collected. Bio-Plex and flow cytometry analysis were performed on placental tissues. Placental IL-1β was increased in the RUPP rats vs. the Sham rats and treatment with VX-765 reduced IL-1β in the RUPP rats. Caspase 1 inhibition reduced placental cNKs and TH17s in RUPP rats compared to vehicle-treated RUPP rats. Increased MAP was observed in RUPP rats compared with Sham rats and was reduced in RUPP + VX-765 rats. Placental reactive oxygen species (ROS) were elevated in RUPP rats compared to Sham rats. VX-765 administration reduced ROS in treated RUPP rats. Caspase 1 inhibition increased the number of live pups, yet had no effect on fetal weight or placental efficiency in the treated groups. In conclusion, Caspase 1 inhibition reduces placental IL-1β, inflammatory TH17 and cNK populations, and reduces MAP in RUPP rats. These data suggest that Caspase 1 is a key contributor to PE pathophysiology. This warrants further investigation of Caspase 1 as a potential therapeutic target to improve maternal outcomes in PE.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Female ; Humans ; Pregnancy ; Rats ; Antineoplastic Agents ; Blood Pressure ; Caspase 1/metabolism ; Killer Cells, Natural ; Placenta ; Pre-Eclampsia/drug therapy ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Reactive Oxygen Species ; Th17 Cells
    Chemical Substances Antineoplastic Agents ; Caspase 1 (EC 3.4.22.36) ; Reactive Oxygen Species ; belnacasan (00OLE78529)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-10
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    DOI 10.3390/ijms25020863
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  6. Article ; Online: Drinking less on cannabis use days: The moderating role of UPPS-P impulsive personality traits.

    Waddell, Jack T / Gunn, Rachel L / Corbin, William R / Borsari, Brian / Metrik, Jane

    Psychology of addictive behaviors : journal of the Society of Psychologists in Addictive Behaviors

    2021  Volume 35, Issue 6, Page(s) 737–748

    Abstract: Objective: ...

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    MeSH term(s) Alcohol Drinking ; Cannabis ; Humans ; Impulsive Behavior ; Personality ; Substance-Related Disorders ; Veterans
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-04-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Observational Study
    ZDB-ID 2101111-4
    ISSN 1939-1501 ; 0893-164X
    ISSN (online) 1939-1501
    ISSN 0893-164X
    DOI 10.1037/adb0000727
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  7. Article ; Online: Isolation and Assessment of Pancreatic Islets Versus Dispersed Beta Cells: A Straightforward Approach to Examine Cell-Cell Communication.

    Scarl, Rachel T / Koch, William J / Corbin, Kathryn L / Nunemaker, Craig S

    Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)

    2020  Volume 2346, Page(s) 151–164

    Abstract: Islets of Langerhans, found in the pancreas, are microorgans essential for glucose homeostasis within the body. Many cells are found with an islet, such as beta cells (~70%), alpha cells (~20%), delta cells (~5%), F cells (~4%), and epsilon cells (1%), ... ...

    Abstract Islets of Langerhans, found in the pancreas, are microorgans essential for glucose homeostasis within the body. Many cells are found with an islet, such as beta cells (~70%), alpha cells (~20%), delta cells (~5%), F cells (~4%), and epsilon cells (1%), each with its own unique function. To better understand the roles of these cells and how cell communication alters their function, several techniques have been established such as islet isolation and beta cell dispersion. Here we describe how to isolate primary rodent islets, disperse pancreatic islets, measure intracellular calcium, and use immunofluorescent staining to distinguish beta cells and alpha cells.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Calcium/analysis ; Cell Communication ; Cell Separation ; Fluorescent Antibody Technique ; Insulin-Secreting Cells/cytology ; Islets of Langerhans/cytology ; Rats ; Staining and Labeling
    Chemical Substances Calcium (SY7Q814VUP)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-11-17
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1940-6029
    ISSN (online) 1940-6029
    DOI 10.1007/7651_2020_338
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  8. Article ; Online: What have we learned from 7 years of equine rhinitis B virus qPCR testing in nasal secretions from horses with respiratory signs.

    Bernardino, Pedro / James, Kaitlyn / Barnum, Samantha / Corbin, Rachel / Wademan, Cara / Pusterla, Nicola

    The Veterinary record

    2021  Volume 188, Issue 10, Page(s) e26

    Abstract: Background: Equine rhinitis B virus (ERBV) has been given little attention by practitioners compared to other respiratory viruses, mainly because of the lack of diagnostic modalities and association with clinical disease. The objective of the study was ... ...

    Abstract Background: Equine rhinitis B virus (ERBV) has been given little attention by practitioners compared to other respiratory viruses, mainly because of the lack of diagnostic modalities and association with clinical disease. The objective of the study was to determine the frequency of detection of ERBV in nasal secretions from 6568 horses with acute onset of respiratory signs.
    Methods: ERBV-positive qPCR results from nasal secretions submitted to a molecular diagnostic laboratory from 2013 to 2019 were reviewed.
    Results: A total of 333 ERBV qPCR-positive samples (5.1%) were detected with increasing yearly frequency since the introduction of the assay in 2013. In comparison, only three of 356 (0.8%) healthy horses tested qPCR-positive for ERBV. Median age for ERBV qPCR-positive horses was 3 years of age, and fever, coughing and nasal discharge were the most common signs reported. Further, co-infections with other respiratory pathogens were reported in 73 (21.9%) of ERBV qPCR-positive samples.
    Conclusion: ERBV is a commonly detected respiratory virus from nasal secretions of young horses presenting with fever, nasal discharge and coughing.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Bodily Secretions/virology ; Cough/veterinary ; Erbovirus/isolation & purification ; Female ; Fever/veterinary ; Horse Diseases/diagnosis ; Horse Diseases/virology ; Horses ; Humans ; Male ; Nose/virology ; Picornaviridae Infections/diagnosis ; Picornaviridae Infections/veterinary ; Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction/veterinary
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-24
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 390015-0
    ISSN 2042-7670 ; 0042-4900
    ISSN (online) 2042-7670
    ISSN 0042-4900
    DOI 10.1002/vetr.26
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  9. Article: Frequency of Detection of Respiratory Pathogens in Clinically Healthy Show Horses Following a Multi-County Outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus-1 Myeloencephalopathy in California.

    Wilcox, Abigail / Barnum, Samantha / Wademan, Cara / Corbin, Rachel / Escobar, Edlin / Hodzic, Emir / Schumacher, Stephen / Pusterla, Nicola

    Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 11, Issue 10

    Abstract: Actively shedding healthy horses have been indicated as a possible source of respiratory pathogen outbreak, transmission, and spread. Using nasal swabs from clinically healthy sport horses submitted for qPCR testing after an outbreak of equine ... ...

    Abstract Actively shedding healthy horses have been indicated as a possible source of respiratory pathogen outbreak, transmission, and spread. Using nasal swabs from clinically healthy sport horses submitted for qPCR testing after an outbreak of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in the spring of 2022, this study aimed to identify the rate of clinically healthy horses shedding common and less characterized respiratory pathogens within the sport horse population to better understand their role in outbreaks. Swabs were collected during a required quarantine and testing period, according to the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), and showed return-to-competition requirements. Common respiratory pathogens, such as equine influenza virus (EIV), EHV-4, and equine rhinitis B virus (ERBV), were found at low but stable frequencies within previously reported ranges, whereas EHV-1 and
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-08
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2695572-6
    ISSN 2076-0817
    ISSN 2076-0817
    DOI 10.3390/pathogens11101161
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  10. Article ; Online: Opportunistic dried blood spot sampling validates and optimizes a pediatric population pharmacokinetic model of metronidazole.

    Randell, Rachel L / Balevic, Stephen J / Greenberg, Rachel G / Cohen-Wolkowiez, Michael / Thompson, Elizabeth J / Venkatachalam, Saranya / Smith, Michael J / Bendel, Catherine / Bliss, Joseph M / Chaaban, Hala / Chhabra, Rakesh / Dammann, Christiane E L / Downey, L Corbin / Hornik, Chi / Hussain, Naveed / Laughon, Matthew M / Lavery, Adrian / Moya, Fernando / Saxonhouse, Matthew /
    Sokol, Gregory M / Trembath, Andrea / Weitkamp, Joern-Hendrik / Hornik, Christoph P

    Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy

    2024  Volume 68, Issue 4, Page(s) e0153323

    Abstract: Pharmacokinetic models rarely undergo external validation in vulnerable populations such as critically ill infants, thereby limiting the accuracy, efficacy, and safety of model-informed dosing in real-world settings. Here, we describe an opportunistic ... ...

    Abstract Pharmacokinetic models rarely undergo external validation in vulnerable populations such as critically ill infants, thereby limiting the accuracy, efficacy, and safety of model-informed dosing in real-world settings. Here, we describe an opportunistic approach using dried blood spots (DBS) to evaluate a population pharmacokinetic model of metronidazole in critically ill preterm infants of gestational age (GA) ≤31 weeks from the Metronidazole Pharmacokinetics in Premature Infants (PTN_METRO, NCT01222585) study. First, we used linear correlation to compare 42 paired DBS and plasma metronidazole concentrations from 21 preterm infants [mean (SD): post natal age 28.0 (21.7) days, GA 26.3 (2.4) weeks]. Using the resulting predictive equation, we estimated plasma metronidazole concentrations (ePlasma) from 399 DBS collected from 122 preterm and term infants [mean (SD): post natal age 16.7 (15.8) days, GA 31.4 (5.1) weeks] from the Antibiotic Safety in Infants with Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections (SCAMP, NCT01994993) trial. When evaluating the PTN_METRO model using ePlasma from the SCAMP trial, we found that the model generally predicted ePlasma well in preterm infants with GA ≤31 weeks. When including ePlasma from term and preterm infants with GA >31 weeks, the model was optimized using a sigmoidal Emax maturation function of postmenstrual age on clearance and estimated the exponent of weight on volume of distribution. The optimized model supports existing dosing guidelines and adds new data to support a 6-hour dosing interval for infants with postmenstrual age >40 weeks. Using an opportunistic DBS to externally validate and optimize a metronidazole population pharmacokinetic model was feasible and useful in this vulnerable population.
    MeSH term(s) Child ; Infant ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Adult ; Adolescent ; Metronidazole/pharmacokinetics ; Infant, Premature ; Critical Illness ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacokinetics ; Gestational Age
    Chemical Substances Metronidazole (140QMO216E) ; Anti-Bacterial Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-14
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 217602-6
    ISSN 1098-6596 ; 0066-4804
    ISSN (online) 1098-6596
    ISSN 0066-4804
    DOI 10.1128/aac.01533-23
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