Predicting the onset and persistence of episodes of depression in primary health care. The predictD-Spain study: Methodology

Background: The effects of putative risk factors on the onset and/or persistence of depression remain unclear. We aim to develop comprehensive models to predict the onset and persistence of episodes of depression in primary care. Here we explain the general methodology of the predictD-Spain study and evaluate the reliability of the questionnaires used. Methods: This is a prospective cohort study. A systematic random sample of general practice attendees aged 18 to 75 has been recruited in seven Spanish provinces. Depression is being measured with the CIDI at baseline, and at 6, 12, 24 and 36 months. A set of individual, environmental, genetic, professional and organizational risk factors are to be assessed at each follow-up point. In a separate reliability study, a proportional random sample of 401 participants completed the test-retest (251 researcher-administered and 150 self-administered) between October 2005 and February 2006. We have also checked 118,398 items for data entry from a random sample of 480 patients stratified by province. Results: All items and questionnaires had good test-retest reliability for both methods of administration, except for the use of recreational drugs over the previous six months. Cronbach's alphas were good and their factorial analyses coherent for the three scales evaluated (social support from family and friends, dissatisfaction with paid work, and dissatisfaction with unpaid work). There were 191 (0.16%) data entry errors. Conclusion: The items and questionnaires were reliable and data quality control was excellent. When we eventually obtain our risk index for the onset and persistence of depression, we will be able to determine the individual risk of each patient evaluated in primary health car

Enhancing a de novo enzyme activity by computationally-focused ultra-low-throughput screening

Directed evolution has revolutionized protein engineering. Still, enzyme optimization by random library screening remains sluggish, in large part due to futile probing of mutations that are catalytically neutral and/or impair stability and folding. FuncLib is a novel approach which uses phylogenetic analysis and Rosetta design to rank enzyme variants with multiple mutations, on the basis of predicted stability. Here, we use it to target the active site region of a minimalist-designed, de novo Kemp eliminase. The similarity between the Michaelis complex and transition state for the enzymatic reaction makes this system particularly challenging to optimize. Yet, experimental screening of a small number of active-site variants at the top of the predicted stability ranking leads to catalytic efficiencies and turnover numbers ( 2 104 M 1 s 1 and 102 s 1) for this anthropogenic reaction that compare favorably to those of modern natural enzymes. This result illustrates the promise of FuncLib as a powerful tool with which to speed up directed evolution, even on scaffolds that were not originally evolved for those functions, by guiding screening to regions of the sequence space that encode stable and catalytically diverse enzymes. Empirical valence bond calculations reproduce the experimental activation energies for the optimized eliminases to within 2 kcal mol 1 and indicate that the enhanced activity is linked to better geometric preorganization of the active site. This raises the possibility of further enhancing the stabilityguidance of FuncLib by computational predictions of catalytic activity, as a generalized approach for computational enzyme designKnut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (Wallenberg Academy Fellowship) 2018.0140Human Frontier Science Program RGP0041/2017FEDER Funds/Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities BIO2015-66426-R RTI2018-097142-B-100FEDER/Junta de Andalucia - Consejeria de Economia y Conocimiento E.FQM.113.UGR18Swedish National Infrastructure for computing (SNAC) 2018/2-3 2019/2-

Impacto del marketing relacional en la lealtad de los huéspedes de hoteles de corta estancia

This manuscript aims to examine the effect of relationship marketing on short-stay hotel guest loyalty. A quantitative, explanatory level and ex post facto design were was used. The study was executed in the city of Ayacucho and involved the participation of 225 tourists who had more than three experiences in the hotels. The information was collected by means of an online questionnaire and a self-administered survey. The data were processed in SPSS 27.0 statistician by applying bivariate correlations and multiple linear regression. The main result points out that relationship marketing positively impacts short-stay hotel guest loyalty with an estimate (R2=0.362). Likewise, the components of relationship marketing, trust (β=0.238; sig.<0.001), commitment (β=0.186; sig.<0.006), communication (β=0.180; sig.<0.006) and conflict management (β=0.199; sig.<0.002) also found a positive influence on guest loyalty.El presente manuscrito pretende examinar el efecto del marketing relacional en la lealtad de los huéspedes de hoteles de corta estancia. Se empleó un enfoque cuantitativo, de nivel explicativo y diseño ex post facto. El estudio se ejecutó en la ciudad de Ayacucho e involucró la participación de 225 turistas que tuvieron más de tres experiencias en los hoteles. La información se ha recopilado por medio de un cuestionario online y una encuesta de administración propia. Los datos se procesaron en el estadígrafo SPSS 27.0 aplicando las correlaciones bivariadas y la regresión lineal múltiple. El resultado principal señala que el marketing relacional impacta positivamente en la lealtad de los huéspedes de hoteles de corta estancia con una estimación (R2=0,362). Asimismo, los componentes del marketing relacional, confianza (β=0,238; sig.<0,001), compromiso (β=0,186; sig.<0,006), comunicación (β=0,180; sig.<0,006) y manejo de conflictos (β=0,199; sig.<0,002) también encontraron una influencia positiva en la lealtad de huéspedes

Comparation of antioxidants properties and polyphenols content of aqueous extract from seaweeds Bryothamnion triquetrum and Halimeda opuntia

Objetivos. Evaluar y comparar las propiedades antioxidantes mediante ensayos in vitro de extractos acuosos de las algas roja Bryothamnion triquetrum y verde Halimeda opuntia y su relación con el contenido de polifenoles. Material y Métodos. Se utilizaron las técnicas in vitro: DPPH, Capacidad reductora, Inhibición de la peroxidación lipídica e inhibición de la hemólisis inducida por AAPH. Resultados. B. triquetrum: DPPH; CI50=1,15 ± 0,06, capacidad reductora a concentración; 128 mg/mL, DO=2,798, inhibición de la peroxidación lipídica; CI50=5,09± 0,25 e inhibición de la hemólisis con 12 mg/ mL; 35 %. H. opuntia: DPPH; CI50=12,34 ± 0,30 mg/mL, capacidad reductora; DO=0,800, inhibición de la peroxidación lipídica; CI50=1,25± 0,31 mg/mL e inhibición de la hemólisis; 82%. Conclusiones. Los resultados evidencian que B triquetrum resulto mucho más eficiente en los ensayos de DPPH y Capacidad reductora mientras H opuntia resulta más eficiente en Inhibición de la peroxidación lipídica e inhibición de la hemólisis. Se discuten algunos aspectos acerca de sus posibles mecanismos de acción.Objective. To evaluate and compare the antioxidant activity displayed by seaweed H. opuntia and B. triquetrum using different experimental in vitro antioxidant assessment models. Material and Methods. The following techniques are utilized: DPPH, Reducing power, inhibition of lipid peroxidation and inhibition of haemolysis. Results. B. triquetrum: DPPH; IC50=1.15 ± 0.06, Reducing power (concentration 128 mg/mL), OD=2.798, inhibition of lipid peroxidation; IC50=5.09± 0.25 and inhibition of haemolysis; with 12 mg/mL; 35 %. H. opuntia: DPPH; IC50=12.34 ± 0.30 mg/mL, reducing power; OD=0.800, inhibition of lipid peroxidation; IC50=1.25± 0.31 mg/mL, inhibition of lipid peroxidation; IC50=1.25± 0.31 mg/mL and inhibition of haemolysis; 82%. Conclusion. It was demonstrated that B.triquetrum extract was more effective than H. opuntia in reducing power and DPPH assays while H.opuntia was more effective in inhibition of lipid peroxidation in rat brain homogenates and the inhibition of red blood cell (RBC) haemolysis induced by AAPH. We discuss some aspects about their possible mechanisms of action.Este trabajo fue financiado parcialmente por CNPq (Brasil) a través del Proyecto No. 401852/2012-1

Superficial radiotherapy as haemostatic treatment in breast cancer

Poster Session [EP-1661] Purpose or Objective Breast cancer is a common pathology in which o = 25% in tumor size and absence of bleeding was observed. Conclusion Surface radiotherapy is a treatment modality that should be taken into account in patients with breast cancer who present bleeding as a consequence of local tumor growth, given that this is a treatment comfortable for the patient, non invasive and increases the quality of patient’s life

Genetic characterization of the creole cattle population from los valles (Santa Cruz, Bolivia) through autosomal, mitochondrial and y-chromosome genetic markers

In Bolivia, there are currently three types of Creole cattle: Altiplano, Valleys, and Plains. The cattle of the Valleys comprise isolated populations which have been little studied so far. The objective of the present study was to perform the genetic characterization of the Creole cattle from the Valleys of Santa Cruz. We analyzed 17 autosomal microsatellites (STRs), 5 STRs and one indel of the Y chromosome and a fragment of the D-Loop region of mitochondrial DNA. DNA was extracted from 98 Creole animals belonging to: 25 from the population of the Valleys of Santa Cruz, 35 from Yacumeño Creole, 17 from Saavedreño Creole, and 21 from Creole of the Centro de Ecología Aplicada Simón I. Patiño (CEASIP). The 17 autosomal loci studied were polymorphic. The average number of alleles per locus was 5.18, ranging from two to 10. The Heterozygosis values observed in the studied STRs varied between 0.083 and 0.898, resulting in an average heterozygosity of 0.664. The analysis of the Y chromosome markers allowed the detection of two haplotypes, one from B.taurus origin (Y2 haplogroup; - Val1) and other of zebu origin (Y3 haplogroup). The analysis of the maternal lineages detected ten mitochondrial haplotypes, three belonging to the European haplogroup T3 and seven to the African haplogroup T1. The analysis of genetic distances and the principal component analysis, based on microsatellite data, showed that the population studied exhibited a larger divergence with respect to the other Bolivian Creole cattle populations. Maternal genetic composition showed a mixed European and African origin. Finally, the analysis of the Y chromosome, as well as the Structure analysis showed that the population of Creole cattle of the Valley showed introgression of Zebu genes. The study can be the starting point to create conservation programs for the Creole cattle from the valleys of Santa Cruz, which is an important animal resource that must be conserved.Instituto de Genética Veterinari

Magnesium Removal from an Aluminum A-332 Molten Alloy Using Enriched Zeolite with Nanoparticles of SiO 2

In order to improve the Mg removal from an A-380 molten alloy, mixtures of zeolite and SiO2 nanoparticles (SiO2(NPs)) were tested. Zeolite was enriched with 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, or 12.5 wt-% of amorphous SiO2(NPs). The SiO2(NPs) and zeolite were mixed for 30 min in ethanol for each experiment and then dried in a furnace at 80°C for 12 h. The enriched zeolites were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and N2 gas adsorption analysis. The Mg removal was carried out injecting each mixture into the molten aluminum alloy at 750°C using argon. The Mg content of the molten alloy was measured after different periods of the injection time. Zeolites enriched with 2.5 and 5 wt-% of SiO2(NPs) were demonstrated to be the better mixtures, removing Mg from an initial content of 1.6 to a final content of 0.0002 and 0.0101 wt-%, respectively, in 45 min of injection

Molecular map of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and its impact on outcome

Recent advances in cancer characterization have consistently revealed marked heterogeneity, impeding the completion of integrated molecular and clinical maps for each malignancy. Here, we focus on chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a B cell neoplasm with variable natural history that is conventionally categorized into two subtypes distinguished by extent of somatic mutations in the heavy-chain variable region of immunoglobulin genes (IGHV). To build the ‘CLL map,’ we integrated genomic, transcriptomic and epigenomic data from 1,148 patients. We identified 202 candidate genetic drivers of CLL (109 new) and refined the characterization of IGHV subtypes, which revealed distinct genomic landscapes and leukemogenic trajectories. Discovery of new gene expression subtypes further subcategorized this neoplasm and proved to be independent prognostic factors. Clinical outcomes were associated with a combination of genetic, epigenetic and gene expression features, further advancing our prognostic paradigm. Overall, this work reveals fresh insights into CLL oncogenesis and prognostication