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  1. Article: "Timing of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement in post-stroke patients does not impact mortality, complications, or outcomes": Commentary.

    Willman, Jonathan / Lucke-Wold, Brandon

    World journal of gastrointestinal pharmacology and therapeutics

    2023  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 1–3

    Abstract: In this commentary, we summarize some of the key points of the original paper "Timing of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement in post-stroke patients does not impact mortality, complications, or outcomes" and offer support for the proposed ... ...

    Abstract In this commentary, we summarize some of the key points of the original paper "Timing of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement in post-stroke patients does not impact mortality, complications, or outcomes" and offer support for the proposed results. Specifically, we address how early percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement may reduce hospital length of stay and costs. We also discuss topics related to the article including PEG weaning and post-stroke nutritional formulation. However, we note that concerns purported by previous studies that early PEG placement may worsen outcomes are not fully addressed, and further research is needed.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-18
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2583480-0
    ISSN 2150-5349
    ISSN 2150-5349
    DOI 10.4292/wjgpt.v14.i1.1
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  2. Article ; Online: Commentary: "Inflammation and the role of infection: Complications and treatment options following neurotrauma".

    Willman, Jonathan / Lucke-Wold, Brandon

    Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia

    2023  Volume 113, Page(s) 147–148

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Brain Injuries, Traumatic/complications ; Brain Injuries, Traumatic/therapy ; Inflammation
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-19
    Publishing country Scotland
    Document type Letter ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 1193674-5
    ISSN 1532-2653 ; 0967-5868
    ISSN (online) 1532-2653
    ISSN 0967-5868
    DOI 10.1016/j.jocn.2023.01.005
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  3. Article ; Online: Endocrine resistant breast cancer: brain metastasis.

    Willman, Matthew / Willman, Jonathan / Lucke-Wold, Brandon

    Exploration of targeted anti-tumor therapy

    2022  Volume 3, Issue 2, Page(s) 240–251

    Abstract: Endocrine resistant breast cancer metastasis continues to serve as a significant clinical challenge with high morbidity and mortality for patients. As the number of breast cancer cases continues to rise, the rate of brain metastasis has also increased. ... ...

    Abstract Endocrine resistant breast cancer metastasis continues to serve as a significant clinical challenge with high morbidity and mortality for patients. As the number of breast cancer cases continues to rise, the rate of brain metastasis has also increased. For single lesions or a large symptomatic lesion with other smaller lesions, surgical resection is a viable option in non-eloquent regions. Stereotactic radiosurgery is a great option for post-operative therapy or for 10 or fewer small lesions (< 3 cm in size). Whole-brain radiation can be used sparingly for large tumor burdens but should encompass hippocampus sparing techniques. Chemotherapy options have remained relatively limited due to decreased permeability of the blood-brain barrier. Emerging monoclonal antibody treatments have offered initial promise, especially for endocrine resistant breast cancer metastasis.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2692-3114
    ISSN (online) 2692-3114
    DOI 10.37349/etat.2022.00081
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  4. Article: Secondary Mechanisms of Neurotrauma: A Closer Look at the Evidence.

    Aghili-Mehrizi, Sina / Williams, Eric / Yan, Sandra / Willman, Matthew / Willman, Jonathan / Lucke-Wold, Brandon

    Diseases (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 10, Issue 2

    Abstract: Traumatic central nervous system injury is a leading cause of neurological injury worldwide. While initial neuroresuscitative efforts are focused on ameliorating the effects of primary injury through patient stabilization, secondary injury in neurotrauma ...

    Abstract Traumatic central nervous system injury is a leading cause of neurological injury worldwide. While initial neuroresuscitative efforts are focused on ameliorating the effects of primary injury through patient stabilization, secondary injury in neurotrauma is a potential cause of cell death, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation. These secondary injuries lack defined therapy. The major causes of secondary injury in neurotrauma include endoplasmic reticular stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and the buildup of reactive oxygen or nitrogenous species. Stress to the endoplasmic reticulum in neurotrauma results in the overactivation of the unfolded protein response with subsequent cell apoptosis. Mitochondrial dysfunction can lead to the release of caspases and the buildup of reactive oxygen species; several characteristics make the central nervous system particularly susceptible to oxidative damage. Together, endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondrial, and oxidative stress can have detrimental consequences, beginning moments and lasting days to months after the primary injury. Understanding these causative pathways has led to the proposal of various potential treatment options.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-23
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2720869-2
    ISSN 2079-9721
    ISSN 2079-9721
    DOI 10.3390/diseases10020030
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  5. Article ; Online: Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio and Periprosthetic Joint Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

    Salimi, Maryam / Karam, Joseph Albert / Willman, Matthew / Willman, Jonathan / Lucke-Wold, Brandon / Khanzadeh, Shokoufeh / Mirghaderi, Peyman / Parvizi, Javad

    The Journal of arthroplasty

    2023  Volume 39, Issue 3, Page(s) 831–838

    Abstract: Background: The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has shown promising results as a diagnostic tool for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after total joint arthroplasty. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the utility of ...

    Abstract Background: The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has shown promising results as a diagnostic tool for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after total joint arthroplasty. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the utility of NLR in the diagnosis of PJI.
    Methods: We searched PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science from inception up to 2022 and evaluated the quality of the included literature.
    Results: Based on the 12 eligible studies, NLR levels were significantly higher in patients who had PJI compared to those who had aseptic loosening (standard mean difference (SMD) = 1.05, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) = 0.71 to 1.40, P < .001). In the subgroup analysis according to type of PJI, NLR levels were significantly higher in patients who had either acute (SMD = 1.04, 95% CI = 0.05 to 2.03, P < .001) or chronic PJI (SMD = 1.08, 95% CI = 0.55 to 1.61, P < .001), compared to those who had aseptic loosening. According to type of arthroplasty, NLR levels were significantly higher in patients who had either total knee arthroplasty (SMD = 1.81, 95% CI = 1.48 to 2.13, P < .001) or total hip arthroplasty (SMD = 1.76, 95% CI = 1.54 to 1.98, P < .001) compared to aseptic loosening. The pooled sensitivity of the 12 studies was 0.73 (95% CI, 0.65 to 0.79), and the pooled specificity was 0.75 (95% CI, 0.71 to 0.78). The pooled positive likelihood ratio, negative likelihood ratio, and diagnostic odds ratio of NLR were 2.94 (95% CI = 2.44 to 3.54), 0.35 (95% CI = 0.27 to 0.46), and 8.26 (95% CI = 5.42 to 12.58), respectively.
    Conclusion: In summary, this meta-analysis indicates that NLR is a reliable marker in the diagnosis of PJI.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Prosthesis-Related Infections/diagnosis ; Neutrophils ; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee/adverse effects ; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip/adverse effects ; Arthritis, Infectious/diagnosis ; Biomarkers/analysis ; Sensitivity and Specificity
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 632770-9
    ISSN 1532-8406 ; 0883-5403
    ISSN (online) 1532-8406
    ISSN 0883-5403
    DOI 10.1016/j.arth.2023.08.067
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  6. Article ; Online: Extreme Metastability of Diamond and its Transformation to the BC8 Post-Diamond Phase of Carbon.

    Nguyen-Cong, Kien / Willman, Jonathan T / Gonzalez, Joseph M / Williams, Ashley S / Belonoshko, Anatoly B / Moore, Stan G / Thompson, Aidan P / Wood, Mitchell A / Eggert, Jon H / Millot, Marius / Zepeda-Ruiz, Luis A / Oleynik, Ivan I

    The journal of physical chemistry letters

    2024  Volume 15, Issue 4, Page(s) 1152–1160

    Abstract: Diamond possesses exceptional physical properties due to its remarkably strong carbon-carbon bonding, leading to significant resilience to structural transformations at very high pressures and temperatures. Despite several experimental attempts, ... ...

    Abstract Diamond possesses exceptional physical properties due to its remarkably strong carbon-carbon bonding, leading to significant resilience to structural transformations at very high pressures and temperatures. Despite several experimental attempts, synthesis and recovery of the theoretically predicted post-diamond BC8 phase remains elusive. Through quantum-accurate multimillion atom molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, we have uncovered the extreme metastability of diamond at very high pressures, significantly exceeding its range of thermodynamic stability. We predict the post-diamond BC8 phase to be experimentally accessible only within a narrow high pressure-temperature region of the carbon phase diagram. The diamond to BC8 transformation proceeds through premelting followed by BC8 nucleation and growth in the metastable carbon liquid. We propose a double-shock compression pathway for BC8 synthesis, which is currently being explored in experiments at the National Ignition Facility.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1948-7185
    ISSN (online) 1948-7185
    DOI 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c03044
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  7. Article ; Online: Prognostic Role of Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio in Contrast-Induced Nephropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

    He, Tao / Mohammadpour, Behnood / Willman, Matthew / Yaghoobpoor, Shirin / Willman, Jonathan / Lucke-Wold, Brandon / Aminizadeh, Sarina / Khanzadeh, Shokoufeh / Bazrgar, Aida / Ghaedi, Arshin

    Angiology

    2024  , Page(s) 33197241238512

    Abstract: This meta-analysis assessed the use of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as a means of early detection of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) following diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. We used Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus to conduct a ... ...

    Abstract This meta-analysis assessed the use of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as a means of early detection of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) following diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. We used Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus to conduct a systematic search. There was no limitation regarding language or date of publication. We reported standardized mean difference (SMD) with a 95% confidence interval (CI). Due to high heterogeneity, a random-effects model was used, and the Newcastle-Ottawa scale was used for quality assessment. Thirty-one articles were included in the analysis. Patients in the CIN group had elevated levels of NLR compared with those in the non-CIN group (SMD = 0.78, 95% CI = 0.52-1.04,
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 80040-5
    ISSN 1940-1574 ; 0003-3197
    ISSN (online) 1940-1574
    ISSN 0003-3197
    DOI 10.1177/00033197241238512
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  8. Book ; Online: Extreme Metastability of Diamond and its Transformation to BC8 Post-Diamond Phase of Carbon

    Nguyen-Cong, Kien / Willman, Jonathan T. / Gonzalez, Joseph M. / Williams, Ashley S. / Belonoshko, Anatoly B. / Moore, Stan G. / Thompson, Aidan P. / Wood, Mitchell A. / Eggert, Jon H. / Millot, Marius / Zepeda-Ruiz, Luis A. / Oleynik, Ivan I.

    2024  

    Abstract: Diamond possesses exceptional physical properties due to its remarkably strong carbon-carbon bonding, leading to significant resilience to structural transformations at very high pressures and temperatures. Despite several experimental attempts, ... ...

    Abstract Diamond possesses exceptional physical properties due to its remarkably strong carbon-carbon bonding, leading to significant resilience to structural transformations at very high pressures and temperatures. Despite several experimental attempts, synthesis and recovery of the theoretically predicted post-diamond BC8 phase remains elusive. Through quantum accurate, multi-million atom molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, we have uncovered the extreme metastability of diamond at very high pressures, significantly exceeding its range of thermodynamic stability. We predict the post-diamond BC8 phase to be experimentally accessible only within a narrow high pressure-temperature region of the carbon phase diagram. The diamond to BC8 transformation proceeds through pre-melting followed by BC8 nucleation and growth in the metastable carbon liquid. We propose a double-shock compression pathway to achieve BC8 synthesis, which is currently being explored in theory-inspired experiments at the National Ignition Facility.
    Keywords Condensed Matter - Materials Science
    Publishing date 2024-01-16
    Publishing country us
    Document type Book ; Online
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  9. Article ; Online: Identification of UBE3A Protein in CSF and Extracellular Space of the Hippocampus Suggest a Potential Novel Function in Synaptic Plasticity.

    Dodge, Andie / Willman, Jonathan / Willman, Matthew / Nenninger, Austin W / Morrill, Nicole K / Lamens, Kristina / Greene, Hayden / Weeber, Edwin J / Nash, Kevin R

    Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research

    2021  Volume 14, Issue 4, Page(s) 645–655

    Abstract: Disruptions to the maternally inherited allele UBE3A, encoding for an E3 ubiquitin ligase, leads to the manifestation of Angelman Syndrome (AS). While this disorder is rare, the symptoms are severe and lifelong including but not limited to: intractable ... ...

    Abstract Disruptions to the maternally inherited allele UBE3A, encoding for an E3 ubiquitin ligase, leads to the manifestation of Angelman Syndrome (AS). While this disorder is rare, the symptoms are severe and lifelong including but not limited to: intractable seizures, abnormal EEG's, ataxic gait, lack of speech, and most notably an abnormally happy demeanor with easily provoked laughter. Currently, little is known about the neurophysiological underpinnings of UBE3A leading to such globally severe phenotypes. Utilizing the newest AS rat model, comprised of a full UBE3A deletion, we aimed to elucidate novel mechanistic actions and potential therapeutic targets. This report demonstrates for the first time that catalytically active UBE3A protein is detectable within cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of wild type rats but distinctly absent in AS rat CSF. Microdialysis within the rat hippocampus also showed that UBE3A protein is located in the interstitial fluid of wild type rat brains but absent in AS animals. This protein maintains catalytic activity and appears to be regulated in a dynamic activity-dependent manner. LAY SUMMARY: Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare genetic disorder caused by the loss of the UBE3A gene within the central nervous system. Although we have identified the gene responsible for AS, we still have a long way to go to fully understand its function in vivo. Here we report that UBE3A is present within normal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) but distinctly absent in AS CSF. Furthermore, we demonstrate that UBE3A is secreted and that this may occur in a dynamic activity-dependent fashion. Extracellular UBE3A maintained its ubiquitinating activity, thus suggesting that UBE3A may have a novel role outside of neurons. Autism Res 2021, 14: 645-655. © 2021 International Society for Autism Research and Wiley Periodicals LLC.
    MeSH term(s) Angelman Syndrome/genetics ; Animals ; Autism Spectrum Disorder ; Extracellular Space ; Hippocampus ; Neuronal Plasticity ; Rats ; Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases/genetics
    Chemical Substances Ube3a protein, rat (EC 2.3.2.26) ; Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases (EC 2.3.2.27)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2481338-2
    ISSN 1939-3806 ; 1939-3792
    ISSN (online) 1939-3806
    ISSN 1939-3792
    DOI 10.1002/aur.2475
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  10. Article ; Online: Improving Gene Therapy for Angelman Syndrome with Secreted Human UBE3A.

    Nenninger, Austin W / Willman, Matthew / Willman, Jonathan / Stewart, Emma / Mesidor, Philippe / Novoa, Michelle / Morrill, Nicole K / Alvarez, Luis / Joly-Amado, Aurélie / Peters, Melinda M / Gulick, Danielle / Nash, Kevin R

    Neurotherapeutics : the journal of the American Society for Experimental NeuroTherapeutics

    2022  Volume 19, Issue 4, Page(s) 1329–1339

    Abstract: The rare genetic neurodevelopmental disease Angelman syndrome (AS) is caused by the loss of function of UBE3A, a ubiquitin ligase. The disease results in a lifetime of severe symptoms, including intellectual disability and motor impairments for which ... ...

    Abstract The rare genetic neurodevelopmental disease Angelman syndrome (AS) is caused by the loss of function of UBE3A, a ubiquitin ligase. The disease results in a lifetime of severe symptoms, including intellectual disability and motor impairments for which there are no effective treatments. One avenue of treatment for AS is the use of gene therapy to reintroduce a functional copy of the UBE3A gene. Our group had previously shown that recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) expressing mouse Ube3a could rescue deficits in a mouse model of AS. Here, we expand on this work and show that this approach could be successfully replicated in a second AS model using the human UBE3A gene. Furthermore, we address the challenge of limited vector distribution in the brain by developing a novel modified form of UBE3A. This modified protein, termed STUB, was designed with a secretion signal and a cell-penetrating peptide. This allowed transduced cells to act as factories for the production of UBE3A protein that could be taken up by neighboring non-transduced cells, thus increasing the number of neurons receiving the therapeutic protein. Combining this construct with intracerebroventricular injections to maximize rAAV distribution within the brain, we demonstrate that this novel approach improves the recovery of behavioral and electrophysiological deficits in the AS rat model. More importantly, a comparison of rAAV-STUB to a rAAV expressing the normal human UBE3A gene showed that STUB was a more effective therapeutic. These data suggest that rAAV-STUB is a new potential approach for the treatment of AS.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Humans ; Mice ; Rats ; Angelman Syndrome/genetics ; Angelman Syndrome/therapy ; Cell-Penetrating Peptides/genetics ; Genetic Therapy ; Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases/genetics ; Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases/metabolism ; Ubiquitins/genetics
    Chemical Substances Cell-Penetrating Peptides ; UBE3A protein, human (EC 2.3.2.26) ; Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases (EC 2.3.2.27) ; Ubiquitins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-09
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2316693-9
    ISSN 1878-7479 ; 1933-7213
    ISSN (online) 1878-7479
    ISSN 1933-7213
    DOI 10.1007/s13311-022-01239-2
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