CD32 is expressed on cells with transcriptionally active HIV but does not enrich for HIV DNA in resting T cells

The persistence of HIV reservoirs, including latently infected, resting CD4+ T cells, is the major obstacle to cure HIV infection. CD32a expression was recently reported to mark CD4+ T cells harboring a replication-competent HIV reservoir during antiretroviral therapy (ART) suppression. We aimed to determine whether CD32 expression marks HIV latently or transcriptionally active infected CD4+ T cells. Using peripheral blood and lymphoid tissue of ART-treated HIV+ or SIV+ subjects, we found that most of the circulating memory CD32+ CD4+ T cells expressed markers of activation, including CD69, HLA-DR, CD25, CD38, and Ki67, and bore a TH2 phenotype as defined by CXCR3, CCR4, and CCR6. CD32 expression did not selectively enrich for HIV- or SIV-infected CD4+ T cells in peripheral blood or lymphoid tissue; isolated CD32+ resting CD4+ T cells accounted for less than 3% of the total HIV DNA in CD4+ T cells. Cell-associated HIV DNA and RNA loads in CD4+ T cells positively correlated with the frequency of CD32+ CD69+ CD4+ T cells but not with CD32 expression on resting CD4+ T cells. Using RNA fluorescence in situ hybridization, CD32 coexpression with HIV RNA or p24 was detected after in vitro HIV infection (peripheral blood mononuclear cell and tissue) and in vivo within lymph node tissue from HIV-infected individuals. Together, these results indicate that CD32 is not a marker of resting CD4+ T cells or of enriched HIV DNA–positive cells after ART; rather, CD32 is predominately expressed on a subset of activated CD4+ T cells enriched for transcriptionally active HIV after long-term ART

Nouvelles voies de préparation de catalyseurs actifs et stables à base de Ni-alumine mésoporeuse pour le reformage à sec du méthane et la méthanation du CO2

Le reformage à sec du méthane (DRM) est un processus qui convertit simultanément CH4 et CO2 en un mélange gazeux de H2 et de CO appelé syngas. Les catalyseurs à base de Ni sont particulièrement prometteurs mais ils ne sont pas stables en raison du frittage du Ni et du dépôt de coke. Dans cette thèse, nous avons développé deux voies de synthèse de catalyseurs mésoporeux à base de Ni-Al2O3 dans lesquels Ni est stabilisé dans l'oxyde, ce qui donne une activité et une stabilité élevées en DRM. Des techniques physicochimiques complémentaires ont été appliquées pour identifier les propriétés des matériaux à toutes les étapes de préparation et d'activation. La première approche comprend la synthèse « EISA one-pot » de matériaux mésoporeux Ni-Mg-Al2O3. L’échantillon à base de 15% en poids de Mg (charge optimale) contribue à une dispersion élevée et homogène de Ni et de Mg tout en préservant la qualité structurale de la matrice Al2O3 mésoporeuse. La basicité accrue renforce l'activité et la stabilité. La seconde méthode consiste à synthétiser des matériaux mésoporeux Ni-Al2O3 innovants en utilisant une structure organométallique (MOF) comme matrice sacrificielle. Cette procédure permet la formation de petites nanoparticules de Ni stabilisées de manière homogène dans le support de grande surface spécifique, insensibles au frittage et à la formation de nanotubes de carbone lors de la réaction de DRM. Les tests catalytiques complétés par des calculs thermodynamiques montrent l’efficacité des matériaux synthétisés non seulement pour le reformage à sec du méthane, mais également pour la méthanation du CO2 et le reformage à sec de biogaz issu de pyrolyse.Dry reforming of methane (DRM) is a process that converts CH4 and CO2 gases into syngas, a gaseous mixture of H2 and CO. Ni based catalysts proved to be suitable for the reaction due to their good activity, wider availability and lower cost than noble-based materials. However, these catalysts are not stable due to Ni sintering and coke deposition. In this thesis we developed two different synthesis routes of mesoporous Ni-Al2O3 based catalysts that can occlude Ni inside the pores achieving high activity and stability in DRM. A set of complimentary physicochemical techniques was systematically applied to thoroughly investigate the materials properties at all steps of preparation and activation. The first approach embraces synthesis of mesoporous Ni-Mg-Al2O3 materials by one-pot EISA strategy. Results demonstrate that 15 wt% Mg (optimum loading) based sample contribute to high and homogenous dispersion of both Ni and Mg, preserving ordered mesoporous Al2O3 walls. The good structural and textural characteristics in addition to the enhanced basicity reinforce activity and stability. The second method involves synthesizing new mesoporous Ni-Al2O3 materials using metal-organic framework as sacrificial template. This procedure results in small Ni nanoparticles homogeneously dispersed and stabilized within the high surface area support resisting sintering and inhibiting carbon nanotubes formation during reforming reaction. Based on catalytic tests completed by thermodynamics calculations, the synthesized materials proved to be eficient not only for dry reforming of methane, but also for CO2 methanation reaction and dry reforming of waste pyrolysis products

Nouvelles voies de préparation de catalyseurs actifs et stables à base de Ni-alumine mésoporeuse pour le reformage à sec du méthane et la méthanation du CO2

Dry reforming of methane (DRM) is a process that converts CH4 and CO2 gases into syngas, a gaseous mixture of H2 and CO. Ni based catalysts proved to be suitable for the reaction due to their good activity, wider availability and lower cost than noble-based materials. However, these catalysts are not stable due to Ni sintering and coke deposition. In this thesis we developed two different synthesis routes of mesoporous Ni-Al2O3 based catalysts that can occlude Ni inside the pores achieving high activity and stability in DRM. A set of complimentary physicochemical techniques was systematically applied to thoroughly investigate the materials properties at all steps of preparation and activation. The first approach embraces synthesis of mesoporous Ni-Mg-Al2O3 materials by one-pot EISA strategy. Results demonstrate that 15 wt% Mg (optimum loading) based sample contribute to high and homogenous dispersion of both Ni and Mg, preserving ordered mesoporous Al2O3 walls. The good structural and textural characteristics in addition to the enhanced basicity reinforce activity and stability. The second method involves synthesizing new mesoporous Ni-Al2O3 materials using metal-organic framework as sacrificial template. This procedure results in small Ni nanoparticles homogeneously dispersed and stabilized within the high surface area support resisting sintering and inhibiting carbon nanotubes formation during reforming reaction. Based on catalytic tests completed by thermodynamics calculations, the synthesized materials proved to be eficient not only for dry reforming of methane, but also for CO2 methanation reaction and dry reforming of waste pyrolysis products.Le reformage à sec du méthane (DRM) est un processus qui convertit simultanément CH4 et CO2 en un mélange gazeux de H2 et de CO appelé syngas. Les catalyseurs à base de Ni sont particulièrement prometteurs mais ils ne sont pas stables en raison du frittage du Ni et du dépôt de coke. Dans cette thèse, nous avons développé deux voies de synthèse de catalyseurs mésoporeux à base de Ni-Al2O3 dans lesquels Ni est stabilisé dans l'oxyde, ce qui donne une activité et une stabilité élevées en DRM. Des techniques physicochimiques complémentaires ont été appliquées pour identifier les propriétés des matériaux à toutes les étapes de préparation et d'activation. La première approche comprend la synthèse « EISA one-pot » de matériaux mésoporeux Ni-Mg-Al2O3. L’échantillon à base de 15% en poids de Mg (charge optimale) contribue à une dispersion élevée et homogène de Ni et de Mg tout en préservant la qualité structurale de la matrice Al2O3 mésoporeuse. La basicité accrue renforce l'activité et la stabilité. La seconde méthode consiste à synthétiser des matériaux mésoporeux Ni-Al2O3 innovants en utilisant une structure organométallique (MOF) comme matrice sacrificielle. Cette procédure permet la formation de petites nanoparticules de Ni stabilisées de manière homogène dans le support de grande surface spécifique, insensibles au frittage et à la formation de nanotubes de carbone lors de la réaction de DRM. Les tests catalytiques complétés par des calculs thermodynamiques montrent l’efficacité des matériaux synthétisés non seulement pour le reformage à sec du méthane, mais également pour la méthanation du CO2 et le reformage à sec de biogaz issu de pyrolyse

Nanostructured Nickel Aluminate as a Key Intermediate for the Production of Highly Dispersed and Stable Nickel Nanoparticles Supported within Mesoporous Alumina for Dry Reforming of Methane

Two routes of preparation of mesoporous Ni-alumina materials favoring the intermediate formation of nanostructured nickel-aluminate are presented. The first one involves an aluminum containing MOF precursor used as sacrificial template to deposit nickel while the second is based on a one-pot synthesis combined to an EISA method. As shown by a set of complementary techniques, the nickel-aluminate nanospecies formed after calcination are homogeneously distributed within the developed mesoporous alumina matrices whose porous characteristics vary depending on the preparation method. A special attention is paid to electron-microscopy observations using especially STEM imaging with high chemical sensitivity and EDS elemental mapping modes that help visualizing the extremely high nickel dispersion and highlight the strong metal anchoring to the support that persists after reduction. This leads to active nickel nanoparticles particularly stable in the reaction of dry reforming of methane

Extra-pulmonary Pneumocystis jiroveciinfection: a case report

In physical examination abdominal tenderness, gate disturbance and penile herpetic lesions were detected. Decreased disc height at T11-T12 level was detected in chest X-ray. Abdominal sonography and CT scan revealed hypo dense lesions in Lt left Lobe of liver and multiple hypo dense splenic and pancreatic lesions, ascitis, Lt left sided pleural effusion, thickening of jejuneal mucosa and edema of bowel wall. Vertebral body lesion and paravertebral abscess, bony calvarial involvement and adjacent extra axial brain lesion were observed in imaging were other findings. RNA analysis for HIV was positive. Vertebral lesion biopsy and aspiration of splenic lesion were performed and pathology revealed Pneumocystis jirovecii suggestive of extra pulmonary Pneumocystis carinii infection

Porous Nickel‐Alumina Derived from Metal‐Organic Framework (MIL‐53): A New Approach to Achieve Active and Stable Catalysts in Methane Dry Reforming

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Effect of pore geometry of mesoporous supports on catalytic performances in methane reforming

Catalysts prepared using three dimensional SBA-16 silica support (composed of micropores and cage-like mesopores) were tested in the reaction of methane dry reforming, in comparison with 2D hexagonal mesoporous SBA-15 support. The samples were evaluated by N2 sorption and X-Ray diffraction (XRD) for the assessment of their textural and structural properties. The reducibility was characterized by temperature programmed reduction (TPR). The catalytic performances were evaluated in methane dry reforming and spent catalysts (after reaction) were characterized for the evaluation of sintering and coke formation by TPH/MS, XRD and HR-TEM

Effect of pore geometry of mesoporous supports on catalytic performances in methane reforming

Catalysts prepared using three dimensional SBA-16 silica support (composed of micropores and cage-like mesopores) were tested in the reaction of methane dry reforming, in comparison with 2D hexagonal mesoporous SBA-15 support. The samples were evaluated by N2 sorption and X-Ray diffraction (XRD) for the assessment of their textural and structural properties. The reducibility was characterized by temperature programmed reduction (TPR). The catalytic performances were evaluated in methane dry reforming and spent catalysts (after reaction) were characterized for the evaluation of sintering and coke formation by TPH/MS, XRD and HR-TEM

Comprehensive study on the effect of magnesium loading over nickel-ordered mesoporous alumina for dry reforming of methane

A comprehensive study of the effect of Mg loading on the performances in Dry Reforming of Methane of a series of mesoporous Ni6-Mgx-Al2O3 catalysts containing 6 wt% Ni and 0 to 26 wt% Mg is presented. Complementary characterizations by N2 sorption, XRD, SEM/TEM, FT-IR, H2-TPR and H2-TPD of the materials, synthesized by one-pot EISA method and studied in their calcined and reduced forms, reveal excellent porous ordering and high and homogeneous chemicals distribution up to an intermediate Mg content. Afterwards, MgO segregation occurs associated to some structural loss, to nickel sintering due to a change from nickel aluminate to NiO-based species, and to strong basic sites formation. In line with these physicochemical changes, all catalytic results reveal the existence of volcano curves in which the optimum Mg content is between 5 and 10 wt%. This optimum is also discussed in view of turn over frequencies and activation energy values