Возможности праксеологии в банковской сфере

Статья посвящена исследованию сущности и возможностей использования основных постулатов и концептов праксеологии в банковской сфере. Изучаются особенности взаимодействия праксеологии как философско-логической сферы, с одной стороны, и банковского бизнеса как практической сферы деятельности – с другой. Проанализированы возможности внедрения в банковский сектор таких понятий, как «элементарные действия», «инициатор», а также использования критериев праксеологических оценок. Определены условия применимости «техники борьбы» для успешного функционирования коммерческого банка на рынке финансовых услуг.Статтю присвячено дослідженню сутності та можливостей використання основних постулатів і концептів праксеології в банківській сфері. Вивчаються особливості взаємодії праксеології як філософськологічної сфери, з одного боку, і банківського бізнесу як практичної сфери діяльності – з другого. Проаналізовано можливості впровадження в банківський сектор таких понять,як «елементарні дії», «ініціатор», а також використання критеріїв праксеологічних оцінок. Визначено умови застосування «техніки боротьби» для успішного функціонування комерційного банку на ринку фінансових послуг.The article is investigates the nature and possibilities of using the basic tenets and concepts of praxeology in the banking sector. We study the peculiarities of interaction of praxeology as a philosophical-logical sphere, on the one hand, and the banking business – both the practical scope of the other.The possibilities of implementation in the banking sector such concepts as «basic action», «initiator» as well as the use of criteria prakseologicheskih ratings. Indicated by the conditions of applicability «fighting techniques» for the successful operation of a commercial bank in the financial services market

High yield production of human invariant chain CD74 constructs fused to solubility-enhancing peptides and characterization of their MIF-binding capacities

The HLA class II histocompatibility antigen gamma chain, also known as HLA-DR antigen-associated invariant chain or CD74, has been shown to be involved in many biological processes amongst which antigen loading and transport of MHC class II molecules from the endoplasmic reticulum to the Golgi complex. It is also part of a receptor complex for Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF), and participates in inflammatory signaling. The inhibition of MIF-CD74 complex formation is regarded as a potentially attractive therapeutic target in inflammation, cancer and immune diseases. In order to be able to produce large quantities of the extracellular moiety of human CD74, which has been reported to be unstable and protease-sensitive, different constructs were made as fusions with two solubility enhancers: the well-known maltose-binding domain and Fh8, a small protein secreted by the parasite Fasciola hepatica. The fusion proteins could be purified with high yields from Escherichia coli and were demonstrated to be active in binding to MIF. Moreover, our results strongly suggest that the MIF binding site is located in the sequence between the transmembrane and the membrane-distal trimerisation domain of CD74, and comprises at least amino acids 113-125 of CD74

E-selectin targeted immunoliposomes for rapamycin delivery to activated endothelial cells

Activated endothelial cells play a pivotal role in the pathology of inflammatory disorders and thus present a target for therapeutic intervention by drugs that intervene in inflammatory signaling cascades, such as rapamycin (mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitor). In this study we developed anti-E-selectin immunoliposomes for targeted delivery to E-selectin over-expressing tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) activated endothelial cells. Liposomes composed of 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3.; hosphocholine (DPPC), Cholesterol, and 1,2-Distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine-N-[methoxy(polyethyleneglycol)-2000]-maleimide (DSPE-PEG- Mal) were loaded with rapamycin via lipid film hydration, after which they were further functionalized by coupling N-succinimidyl-S-acetylthioacetate (SATA)-modified mouse anti human E-selectin antibodies to the distal ends of the maleimidyl (Mal)-PEG groups. In cell binding assays, these immunoliposomes bound specifically to TNF-alpha activated endothelial cells. Upon internalization, rapamycin loaded immunoliposomes inhibited proliferation and migration of endothelial cells, as well as expression of inflammatory mediators. Our findings demonstrate that rapamycin-loaded immunoliposomes can specifically inhibit inflammatory responses in inflamed endothelial cells

PLGA-PEG nanoparticles for targeted delivery of the mTOR/PI3kinase inhibitor dactolisib to inflamed endothelium

Dactolisib (NVP-BEZ235, also referred to as: 'BEZ235' or 'BEZ') is a dual mTOR/PI3 K inhibitor that is of potential interest in the treatment of inflammatory disorders. This work focuses on formulation of BEZ-loaded polymeric nanoparticles composed of a blend of poly(D, L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) and poly(D, L-lactide-coglycolide)- poly(ethylene glycol)-2000 (PLGA-PEG). The nanoparticles were prepared by an oil/water emulsion solvent evaporation method, and were subsequently characterized for yield, encapsulation efficiency, morphology, particle size, drug-polymer interaction and in vitro drug release profiles. A targeted formulation was developed by conjugation of a S-acetyl-thioacetyl (SATA)-modified mouse-anti human E-selectin antibody to the distal end of PLGA-PEG-SPDP containing nanoparticles. Our results show the successful preparation of spherical PLGA/PLGA-PEG nanoparticles loaded with BEZ. The particle size distribution showed a range from 250 to 360 nm with a high (> 75%) BEZ encapsulation efficiency. Approximately 35% of the loaded BEZ was released within 10 days at 37 degrees C in a medium containing 5% bovine serum albumin (BSA). Evaluation of efficacy of anti E-selectin decorated BEZ-loaded nanoparticles was carried out in tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) activated endothelial cells. Confocal microscopy analysis showed that cellular uptake of the targeted nanoparticles and subsequent internalization. Cell functional assays, including migration assay and phosphowestern blot analysis of the mTOR and pI3K signaling pathways, revealed that the E-selectin targeted nanoparticles loaded with BEZ had a pronounced effect on inflammation-activated endothelial cells as compared to the non-targeted BEZloaded nanoparticles. In conclusion, E-selectin targeted nanoparticles have a high potential in delivering the potent mTOR/pI3K inhibitor dactolisib to inflamed endothelial cells and are an interesting nanomedicine for anti-inflammatory therapy

Paternal inflammatory arthritis is associated with a higher risk of miscarriage:results of a large multicentre study (iFAME-Fertility)

OBJECTIVES: Paternal preconception health is recognized as an important contributor to pregnancy outcomes. Nonetheless, pregnancy outcomes of partners of men with inflammatory arthritis (IA) have never been studied. Our objective was to describe the pregnancy outcomes of partners of men diagnosed with IA.METHODS: We performed a multicentre cross-sectional retrospective study conducted in the Netherlands. Men with IA who were over 40 years old that reported at least one positive pregnancy test were included. To analyse the impact of IA on pregnancy outcomes, pregnancies were classified into two groups: pregnancies conceived after the diagnosis of IA and before the diagnosis of IA.RESULTS: In total, 408 male participants diagnosed with IA reported 897 singleton pregnancies that resulted in 794 live births. Pregnancies conceived after the diagnosis of IA had higher rate of miscarriage (12.27 vs 7.53%, P = &lt;0.05). This increased risk was still present after adjusting for confounders [OR 2.03 (95% CI 1.12, 3.69) P = 0.015].CONCLUSIONS: This is the largest study to describe the pregnancy outcomes of partners of men diagnosed with IA and the first to demonstrate that paternal IA is associated with a higher risk of miscarriage. Notwithstanding, the overall rate of miscarriage reported in our study could be comparable to previously reported population estimates.</p

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Kidney injury triggers fibrosis, the final common pathway of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The increase of CKD prevalence worldwide urgently calls for new therapies. Available systemic treatment such as rapamycin are associated with serious side effects. To study the potential of local antifibrotic therapy, we administered rapamycin-loaded microspheres under the kidney capsule of ureter-obstructed rats and assessed the local antifibrotic effects and systemic side effects of rapamycin. After 7 days, microsphere depots were easily identifiable under the kidney capsule. Both systemic and local rapamycin treatment reduced intrarenal mTOR activity, myofibroblast accumulation, expression of fibrotic genes, and T-lymphocyte infiltration. Upon local treatment, inhibition of mTOR activity and reduction of myofibroblast accumulation were limited to the immediate vicinity of the subcapsular pocket, while reduction of T-cell infiltration was widespread. In contrast to systemically administered rapamycin, local treatment did not induce off target effects such as weight loss. Thus subcapsular delivery of rapamycin-loaded microspheres successfully inhibited local fibrotic response in UUO with less systemic effects. Therapeutic effect of released rapamycin was most prominent in close vicinity to the implanted microspheres. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved

Meccanismi RPC/RMI per il calcolo Parallelo e Distribuito

In questa tesi si e' affrontata una rassegna dei meccanismi e tecniche della chiamata/metodo remota/o in particolare RPC di Sun e Java RMI. La rassegna si e' concentrata sulla definizione e le differenze dei due meccanismi e successivamente su una breve introduzione a CORBA. Lo scopo finale della tesi e' stato quello di valutare il modello RPC in un contesto simile a quello degli ambienti Lithium e Muskel che funzionano in JavaRMI.Per questo motivo e' stato implementato un prototipo di ambiente per il calcolo parallelo distribuito secondo la logica (Modello) Master/Slave. Infine sono stati presentati i risultati ottenuti, e gli sviluppi futuri

Discovery of chromenes as inhibitors of macrophage migration inhibitory factor

Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is an essential signaling cytokine with a key role in the immune system. Binding of MIF to its molecular targets such as, among others, the cluster of differentiation 74 (CD74) receptor plays a key role in inflammatory diseases and cancer. Therefore, the identification of MIF binding compounds gained importance in drug discovery. In this study, we aim to discover novel MIF binding compounds by screening of a focused compound collection for inhibition of its tau- tomerase enzyme activity. Inspired by the known chromen-4-one inhibitor Orita-13, a focused collection of compounds with a chromene scaffold was screened for MIF binding. The library was synthesized using versatile cyanoacetamide chemistry to provide diversely substituted chromenes. The screening provided inhibitors with IC50’s in the low micromolar range. Kinetic evaluation suggested that the inhibitors were reversible and did not bind in the binding pocket of the substrate. Thus, we discovered novel inhibitors of the MIF tautomerase activity, which may ultimately support the development of novel therapeutic agents against diseases in which MIF is involved