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- Acute Pancreatitis and Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome: A Case ReportPublication . Pereira, Vítor Magno; Correia, Luís Marote; Rodrigues, Tiago; Faria, Gorete SerrãoThe posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is a neurological syndrome characterized by headache, confusion, visual disturbances and seizures associated with identifiable areas of cerebral edema on imaging studies. The authors report the case of a man, 33 years-old, leukodermic with a history of chronic alcohol and tobacco consumption, who is admitted to the emergency department for epigastric pain radiating to the back and vomiting with about six hours of evolution and an intense holocranial headache for two hours. His physical examination was remarkable for a blood pressure of 190/100 mmHg and tenderness in epigastrium. His analytical results revealed emphasis on amylase 193 U/L and lipase 934 U/L. During the observation in the emergency department, he presented a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Abdominal ultrasonography was performed and suggestive of pancreatitis without gallstones signals. Head computed tomography showed subarachnoid haemorrhage and a small right frontal cortical haemorrhage. The brain magnetic resonance imaging done one week after admission showed areas of a bilateral and symmetrical T2 / FLAIR hyperintensities in the subcortical white matter of the parietal and superior frontal regions, suggesting a diagnosis of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome. Abdominal computed tomography (10 days after admission) demonstrated a thickened pancreas in connection with inflammation and two small hypodense foci in the anterior part of the pancreas body, translating small foci of necrosis. The investigation of a thrombophilic defect revealed a heterozygous G20210A prothrombin gene mutation. The patient was discharged without neurological sequelae and asymptomatic. The follow-up brain magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the reversal of the lesions, confirming the diagnosis.
- Improving bonding protocols : the effect of selective dentin etching with two different universal adhesives : an in vitro studyPublication . Ferreira, Sandro; Rodrigues, Tiago; Nunes, Mariana; Azul, Ana Mano; Mendes, José João; Chasqueira, Ana Filipa; Costa, JoanaUniversal adhesives can be applied in versatile bonding strategies, with selective dentin etching (SDE) emerging as a promising approach for enhancing dentin–adhesive interfaces. This study evaluated the immediate adhesive interface to dentin of two universal adhesives (OptibondTM Universal and Futurabond M+) with an SDE strategy. Sixty human molars were randomly assigned to six experimental groups (n = 10): control (self-etch strategy), SDE, and SDE3 (SDE with three adhesive layers). After dentin exposure and smear layer simulation, adhesives were applied, followed by composite resin restoration. Microtensile bond strength in 1 mm2 beams was performed in a universal testing machine (1 kN; 0.5 mm/min) after 24 h water storage. Failure modes were classified, and the adhesive interfaces were characterized by scanning electronic microscopy. SDE was higher for both adhesives compared to the control group, but was this change statistically significant in Futurabond M+ only (Mann–Whitney, p < 0.001). On the other hand, in OptibondTM Universal, only SDE3 significantly increased bond strength (Mann–Whitney, p < 0.001). Adhesive failures predominated across all groups. Microscopy images revealed longer and more numerous resin tags in SDE and SDE3 specimens. The SDE strategy enhanced immediate bond strength of these universal adhesives, with product-specific variations, suggesting that application strategies should be tailored to each universal adhesive’s unique formulation to optimize dentin bonding effectiveness.
- Surface-PASylation of ferritin to form stealth nanovehicles enhances in vivo therapeutic performance of encapsulated ellipticinePublication . Tesarova, Barbora; Dostalova, Simona; Smidova, Veronika; Goliasova, Zita; Skubalova, Zuzana; Michalkova, Hana; Hynek, David; Michalek, Petr; Polanska, Hana; Vaculovicova, Marketa; Hacek, Jaromir; Eckschlager, Tomas; Stiborova, Marie; Pires, Ana S.; Neves, Ana R.M.; Abrantes, Ana M; Rodrigues, Tiago; Matafome, Paulo; Botelho, Maria F.; Teixeira, Paulo; Mendes, Fernando 1973 -; Heger, ZbynekSurface functionalisations substantially influence the performance of drug delivery vehicles by improving their biocompatibility, selectivity and circulation in bloodstream. Herein, we present the study of in vitro and in vivo behaviour of a highly potent cytostatic alkaloid ellipticine (Elli) encapsulated in internal cavity of ferritin (FRT)-based nanocarrier (hereinafter referred to as FRTElli). In addition, FRTElli surface was functionalised with three different molecular coatings: two types of protective PAS peptides (10- or 20-residues lengths) with sequences comprising amino acids proline (P), alanine (A) and serine (S) (to form PAS-10-FRTElli or PAS-20-FRTElli, respectively), or polyethylene glycol (PEG-FRTElli). All three surface modifications of FRT disposed sufficient encapsulation efficiency of Elli with no premature cumulative release of cargo. Noteworthy, all tested surface modifications displayed beneficial effects on the in vitro biocompatibility. PAS-10-FRTElli exhibited markedly reduced uptake by macrophages compared to PAS-20-FRTElli, PEG-FRTElli or unmodified FRTElli. The exceptional properties of PAS-10-FRTElli were validated by an array of in vitro analyses including formation of protein corona, uptake efficiency or screenings of selectivity of cytotoxicity. In murine preclinical model bearing triple-negative breast cancer (MDA-MB-231) xenograft, compared to free Elli or FRTElli, PAS-10-FRTElli displayed enhanced accumulation of Elli within tumour tissue, while hampering the uptake of Elli into off-target tissues. Noteworthy, PAS-10-FRTElli led to decreased in vivo complement (C3) activation and protein corona formation. Taken together, presented in vivo results indicate that PAS-10-FRTElli represents a promising stealth platform for translation into clinical settings.