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    Vaccine breakthrough hypoxemic COVID-19 pneumonia in patients with auto-Abs neutralizing type I IFNs

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    Life-threatening "breakthrough" cases of critical COVID-19 are attributed to poor or waning antibody (Ab) response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in individuals already at risk. Preexisting auto-Abs neutralizing type I IFNs underlie at least 15% of critical COVID-19 pneumonia cases in unvaccinated individuals; their contribution to hypoxemic breakthrough cases in vaccinated people is unknown. We studied a cohort of 48 individuals (aged 20 to 86 years) who received two doses of a messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine and developed a breakthrough infection with hypoxemic COVID-19 pneumonia 2 weeks to 4 months later. Ab levels to the vaccine, neutralization of the virus, and auto-Abs to type I IFNs were measured in the plasma. Forty-two individuals had no known deficiency of B cell immunity and a normal Ab response to the vaccine. Among them, 10 (24%) had auto-Abs neutralizing type I IFNs (aged 43 to 86 years). Eight of these 10 patients had auto-Abs neutralizing both IFN-α2 and IFN-ω, whereas two neutralized IFN-ω only. No patient neutralized IFN-β. Seven neutralized type I IFNs at 10 ng/ml and three at 100 pg/ml only. Seven patients neutralized SARS-CoV-2 D614G and Delta efficiently, whereas one patient neutralized Delta slightly less efficiently. Two of the three patients neutralizing only type I IFNs at 100 pg/ml neutralized both D614G and Delta less efficiently. Despite two mRNA vaccine inoculations and the presence of circulating Abs capable of neutralizing SARS-CoV-2, auto-Abs neutralizing type I IFNs may underlie a notable proportion of hypoxemic COVID-19 pneumonia cases, highlighting the importance of this particularly vulnerable population

    Vaccine breakthrough hypoxemic COVID-19 pneumonia in patients with auto-Abs neutralizing type I IFNs

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    Life-threatening `breakthrough' cases of critical COVID-19 are attributed to poor or waning antibody response to the SARS- CoV-2 vaccine in individuals already at risk. Pre-existing autoantibodies (auto-Abs) neutralizing type I IFNs underlie at least 15% of critical COVID-19 pneumonia cases in unvaccinated individuals; however, their contribution to hypoxemic breakthrough cases in vaccinated people remains unknown. Here, we studied a cohort of 48 individuals ( age 20-86 years) who received 2 doses of an mRNA vaccine and developed a breakthrough infection with hypoxemic COVID-19 pneumonia 2 weeks to 4 months later. Antibody levels to the vaccine, neutralization of the virus, and auto- Abs to type I IFNs were measured in the plasma. Forty-two individuals had no known deficiency of B cell immunity and a normal antibody response to the vaccine. Among them, ten (24%) had auto-Abs neutralizing type I IFNs (aged 43-86 years). Eight of these ten patients had auto-Abs neutralizing both IFN-a2 and IFN-., while two neutralized IFN-omega only. No patient neutralized IFN-ss. Seven neutralized 10 ng/mL of type I IFNs, and three 100 pg/mL only. Seven patients neutralized SARS-CoV-2 D614G and the Delta variant (B.1.617.2) efficiently, while one patient neutralized Delta slightly less efficiently. Two of the three patients neutralizing only 100 pg/mL of type I IFNs neutralized both D61G and Delta less efficiently. Despite two mRNA vaccine inoculations and the presence of circulating antibodies capable of neutralizing SARS-CoV-2, auto-Abs neutralizing type I IFNs may underlie a significant proportion of hypoxemic COVID-19 pneumonia cases, highlighting the importance of this particularly vulnerable population

    Études expérimentale et numérique du colmatage de filtre plissé

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    Pleated filters are widely used in air treatments because of the advantageous effective surface to overall dimension ratio they offer. Their major drawback though resides in their reduced lifetime which still needs to be controlled. Indeed, when clogging, the pressure drop considerably increases, the filtration flow is then no longer maintained which might lead to the deterioration of the media. It is then crucial to characterize the evolution of the pressure drop under operating conditions in order to best design these equipments. Part of our work consisted in studying how the operating conditions influence the geometry of the deposit. To do so, we used Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), a non-destructive imaging technique that keeps intact the particle structuring. The visualization of aerosol deposit at the beginning of the filtration process allows observing preferential particle deposition on the whole height of the pleat. A numerical approach was used to study the permeability of bimodal fibrous media and we experimentally studied the local velocity as well as the biphasic flow inside pleated filter media. Comparison between experiments and simulations allowed us to validate the Geodict code for a wide range of media properties and velocities. Regarding bimodal fibrous media, the fast data acquisition has allowed testing several existing models which resulted in classifying them in a unique way. If the experimental results on the initial deposition in pleated filters are encouraging, those related to beforehand clogging point to several improvements regarding the technique we usedL'utilisation de filtres plissés dans le domaine du traitement de l'air est extrêmement fréquente en raison de leur simplicité d'utilisation et de maintenance. Néanmoins, au cours du colmatage, la perte de charge augmente considérablement avec le dépôt de particules. Par conséquent le débit de filtration n'est plus maintenu et une détérioration des médias peut se produire. Il est essentiel de caractériser cette évolution en fonction des conditions opératoires pour mieux concevoir ces équipements. Les travaux ont consisté en une étude expérimentale de l'influence des conditions opératoires sur la géométrie du dépôt par des observations en Tomographie d'Émission MonoPhotonique. Une approche numérique a consisté, dans un premier temps, en une étude de la perméabilité de médias bien caractérisés afin de valider le code GeoDict. Dans un deuxième temps, une étude de la vitesse de l'air a été entreprise sur les médias plissés. La confrontation des résultats numériques avec les données expérimentales nous a permis une validation du code dans les gammes de propriétés des médias et de vitesses typiques. Concernant les médias bimodaux, l'acquisition rapide de données a permis de tester différentes corrélations analytiques afin de classifier les modèles existants d'une manière qui facilite leur utilisation. Si les résultats expérimentaux obtenus sur la localisation du dépôt préférentiel initial dans les filtres plissés sont encourageants, notamment vis-à-vis des simulations d'écoulement réalisées avec GeoDict, ceux issus des acquisitions sur les filtres précolmatés sont à prendre avec prudence et suggèrent d'apporter un certain nombre d'amélioration à notre techniqu

    Experimental and numerical study of pleated filters clogging

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    L'utilisation de filtres plissés dans le domaine du traitement de l'air est extrêmement fréquente en raison de leur simplicité d'utilisation et de maintenance. Néanmoins, au cours du colmatage, la perte de charge augmente considérablement avec le dépôt de particules. Par conséquent le débit de filtration n'est plus maintenu et une détérioration des médias peut se produire. Il est essentiel de caractériser cette évolution en fonction des conditions opératoires pour mieux concevoir ces équipements. Les travaux ont consisté en une étude expérimentale de l'influence des conditions opératoires sur la géométrie du dépôt par des observations en Tomographie d'Émission MonoPhotonique. Une approche numérique a consisté, dans un premier temps, en une étude de la perméabilité de médias bien caractérisés afin de valider le code GeoDict. Dans un deuxième temps, une étude de la vitesse de l'air a été entreprise sur les médias plissés. La confrontation des résultats numériques avec les données expérimentales nous a permis une validation du code dans les gammes de propriétés des médias et de vitesses typiques. Concernant les médias bimodaux, l'acquisition rapide de données a permis de tester différentes corrélations analytiques afin de classifier les modèles existants d'une manière qui facilite leur utilisation. Si les résultats expérimentaux obtenus sur la localisation du dépôt préférentiel initial dans les filtres plissés sont encourageants, notamment vis-à-vis des simulations d'écoulement réalisées avec GeoDict, ceux issus des acquisitions sur les filtres précolmatés sont à prendre avec prudence et suggèrent d'apporter un certain nombre d'amélioration à notre techniquePleated filters are widely used in air treatments because of the advantageous effective surface to overall dimension ratio they offer. Their major drawback though resides in their reduced lifetime which still needs to be controlled. Indeed, when clogging, the pressure drop considerably increases, the filtration flow is then no longer maintained which might lead to the deterioration of the media. It is then crucial to characterize the evolution of the pressure drop under operating conditions in order to best design these equipments. Part of our work consisted in studying how the operating conditions influence the geometry of the deposit. To do so, we used Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), a non-destructive imaging technique that keeps intact the particle structuring. The visualization of aerosol deposit at the beginning of the filtration process allows observing preferential particle deposition on the whole height of the pleat. A numerical approach was used to study the permeability of bimodal fibrous media and we experimentally studied the local velocity as well as the biphasic flow inside pleated filter media. Comparison between experiments and simulations allowed us to validate the Geodict code for a wide range of media properties and velocities. Regarding bimodal fibrous media, the fast data acquisition has allowed testing several existing models which resulted in classifying them in a unique way. If the experimental results on the initial deposition in pleated filters are encouraging, those related to beforehand clogging point to several improvements regarding the technique we use

    Études expérimentale et numérique du colmatage de filtre plissé

    No full text
    L'utilisation de filtres plissés dans le domaine du traitement de l'air est extrêmement fréquente en raison de leur simplicité d'utilisation et de maintenance. Néanmoins, au cours du colmatage, la perte de charge augmente considérablement avec le dépôt de particules. Par conséquent le débit de filtration n'est plus maintenu et une détérioration des médias peut se produire. Il est essentiel de caractériser cette évolution en fonction des conditions opératoires pour mieux concevoir ces équipements. Les travaux ont consisté en une étude expérimentale de l'influence des conditions opératoires sur la géométrie du dépôt par des observations en Tomographie d'Émission MonoPhotonique. Une approche numérique a consisté, dans un premier temps, en une étude de la perméabilité de médias bien caractérisés afin de valider le code GeoDict. Dans un deuxième temps, une étude de la vitesse de l'air a été entreprise sur les médias plissés. La confrontation des résultats numériques avec les données expérimentales nous a permis une validation du code dans les gammes de propriétés des médias et de vitesses typiques. Concernant les médias bimodaux, l'acquisition rapide de données a permis de tester différentes corrélations analytiques afin de classifier les modèles existants d'une manière qui facilite leur utilisation. Si les résultats expérimentaux obtenus sur la localisation du dépôt préférentiel initial dans les filtres plissés sont encourageants, notamment vis-à-vis des simulations d'écoulement réalisées avec GeoDict, ceux issus des acquisitions sur les filtres précolmatés sont à prendre avec prudence et suggèrent d'apporter un certain nombre d'amélioration à notre techniquePleated filters are widely used in air treatments because of the advantageous effective surface to overall dimension ratio they offer. Their major drawback though resides in their reduced lifetime which still needs to be controlled. Indeed, when clogging, the pressure drop considerably increases, the filtration flow is then no longer maintained which might lead to the deterioration of the media. It is then crucial to characterize the evolution of the pressure drop under operating conditions in order to best design these equipments. Part of our work consisted in studying how the operating conditions influence the geometry of the deposit. To do so, we used Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), a non-destructive imaging technique that keeps intact the particle structuring. The visualization of aerosol deposit at the beginning of the filtration process allows observing preferential particle deposition on the whole height of the pleat. A numerical approach was used to study the permeability of bimodal fibrous media and we experimentally studied the local velocity as well as the biphasic flow inside pleated filter media. Comparison between experiments and simulations allowed us to validate the Geodict code for a wide range of media properties and velocities. Regarding bimodal fibrous media, the fast data acquisition has allowed testing several existing models which resulted in classifying them in a unique way. If the experimental results on the initial deposition in pleated filters are encouraging, those related to beforehand clogging point to several improvements regarding the technique we usedMETZ-SCD (574632105) / SudocNANCY1-Bib. numérique (543959902) / SudocNANCY2-Bibliotheque electronique (543959901) / SudocNANCY-INPL-Bib. électronique (545479901) / SudocSudocFranceF

    Simulations of filter media performances from microtomography-based computational domain. Experimental and analytical comparison

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    International audienceIn this work, synchrotron X-ray microtomography was used to produce high spatial resolution images of one fibrous filter, made of binderless monodispersed fiberglass. Based on these images, representative computational domains were created using the import interface of the GeoDict software. Both flow and collection efficiency simulations were then carried out using the CFD modules of GeoDict. In parallel, permeability and collection efficiency measurements were performed on the same media, to provide an experimental comparison. A very good agreement was found between the experimental and simulated permeability values. However, simulated efficiency values tend to underestimate the experimental ones. In the second part of the paper, an image analysis program based on Matlab (R) was used to determine the structural properties of the fibrous structures, namely the thickness, the solid volume fraction and the fiber size distribution. These data were introduced into analytical models that successfully predict the permeability and collection efficiency values

    Aerosol deposit characterization in pleated filter via single-emission computed tomography

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    International audiencePleated filters are widely used for many industrial applications in air treatments due to their high effective surface area for a low overall dimension. Nevertheless, their lifetime still needs to be controlled. In fact, during clogging, the pressure drop considerably increases with cake deposition. It is crucial to characterize the evolution of pressure drop regarding to the operating conditions and filter characteristics. The visualization of aerosol deposit at the beginning of the filtration process allows observing preferential particle deposition on the whole height of pleat. To keep the particle structuring intact, a non-destructive method are used. The exploitation of Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and resulted images is performed

    Effect of mixing sequence on the curing of amine-hardened epoxy/alumina nanocomposites as assessed by optical refractometry

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    High performance refractometry has been proven to be a useful tool to elucidate the isothermal curing process of nanocomposites. As a model system an amine-hardening epoxy filled with non-surface-treated alumina nanoparticles was selected. The tremendous resolution of this experimental technique is used to study morphological changes within nanocomposites via the refractive index. It is shown that these morphological changes are not simply due to the curing process but also depend on the sequence of mixing the nanoparticles either first into the resin or first into the hardener. Independent of the resin/hardener composition, the type of the mixing sequence discriminates systematically between two distinct refractive index curves produced by the curing process. The difference between the two refractive index curves increases monotonically with curing time, which underlines the importance of the initial molecular environment of the nanoparticles

    Influence of Nanoparticles on the Coupling Between Optical Dipoles in Epoxy-Silica Nanocomposites During Network Formation

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    High-performance refractometry and infrared spectroscopy are combined in order to elucidate the gelation process and the glass transition during the network formation of epoxies and epoxy-based nanocomposites. Whereas infrared spectroscopy yields the chemical conversion due to the opening of oxirane rings during the covalent network formation, high-performance refractometry is extremely sensitive to the accompanying changes of the arrangement of the molecular network. In accordance with the Lorentz-Lorenz relationship, the evolution of the refractive index seems to reflect that of the mass density during polymerization of the epoxy-based systems within the limits of a few percent. The slight deviations from the Lorentz-Lorenz relationship, which occur during the gelation of the epoxy-based systems, are attributed to long-ranged dipole-dipole interactions, which respond at optical frequencies. This point of view is supported by the fact that chemically inert silica nanoparticles embedded in the pure epoxy matrix as disturbances for these dipole-dipole interactions are able to diminish or even to suppress totally this excess contribution of the refractive index
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