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Luminescence ; 39(8): e4853, 2024 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39103189

ABSTRACT

Rasagiline (RAS) is a medication for Parkinson's disease that increases dopamine levels in the brain by inhibiting monoamine oxidase, helping to alleviate symptoms. The proposed study aims to develop an efficient, feasible, and sensitive method for RAS assay, utilizing Pyrosin B dye, a convenient fluorescent ligand. Combining the RAS analyte with Pyrosin B ligand in a mildly acidic buffered solution rapidly quenches the native fluorescence of the ligand. This quenching results from the formation of a specific ion-dipole association complex between the lone pair-bearing atoms of the ligand and the protonated amine moiety of RAS, highlighting their interactive chemistry under these conditions. The degree of this interaction demonstrated superior sensitivity compared with reported alternatives, exhibiting a linear range of 50.0 to 1000.0 ng/mL. The method is characterized by a limit of detection (LOD) of 16.0 ng/mL and a limit of quantification (LOQ) of 48.0 ng/mL. By optimizing the RAS-Pyrosin B system, the variable parameters were finely tuned, ensuring the assay method's reliability. The method's accuracy, precision, selectivity, and robustness were validated according to International Council for Harmonization (ICH) guidelines, enabling precise and efficient analysis of RAS in the nanogram range. This method streamlines the analysis procedure and reduces environmental impact, making it a promising approach for the quality control of ParkintreatR tablets (1 mg) and other analytical applications.


Subject(s)
Antiparkinson Agents , Indans , Tablets , Indans/chemistry , Indans/analysis , Antiparkinson Agents/analysis , Antiparkinson Agents/chemistry , Limit of Detection , Molecular Structure , Fluorescent Dyes/chemistry , Spectrometry, Fluorescence
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J Fluoresc ; 2024 Aug 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39102112

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The proposed investigation follows a certain methodology to guarantee that the procedure employed is sustainable and green. It is noteworthy to mention that various tools have been implemented as potential indicators of environmental sustainability (greenness and whiteness). From a novelty viewpoint, a new tool, BAGI, for the method's blueness evaluation was applied to the planned method and showed a high applicability score. Fortunately, the WAC concept, which combines ecological and functional variables using the Green/Red/Blue design (RBG 12 tool), identifies the established analytical approach as white. In the planned study, a new, green, simple, nano-trace-sensitive, original fluorimetric methodology was established to analyze and assess midodrine hydrochloride content in different matrices. Midodrine's primary amine moiety reacts with Diacetylmethane/Oxymethylene reagent in an acetate buffer, which leads to generating a fluorescent dihydrolutidine derivative (Hantzsch-named reaction). Consequently, the signal strength of this compound was quantified at 487 nm, with an excitation wavelength of 426 nm. This analysis indicated that the technique exhibited linearity within the range of 0.05 to 1.1 µg mL-1 concentrations, accompanied by remarkably good sensitivity values (LOD and LOQ). The methodology employed in this examination was subjected to validation following the rules recognized by ICH. From the perspective of pharmacy and chemistry, the method presented in this study was successfully employed to analyze commercially available tablets, oral drops, and human fluids. The outcomes obtained demonstrated satisfactory recovery rates without any interference from excipients. Following the USP recommendations, the intended technique was finally implemented to explore the content homogeneity evaluation.

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Skin Res Technol ; 30(8): e13831, 2024 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39104132

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Skin "yellowness" is an abstract and subjective term, without a definitive measurement protocol. Objectives were to analyze Chinese women's self-perception of skin yellowness and associated parameters and identify objective clinical measurements that correlate with these perceptions. METHODS: Following focus group discussions, criteria for skin yellowness were defined, and validated by volunteer rankings of facial images. A typology study of 185 women was performed. Participants were grouped into yellow (Color Uniformity, Brightness and Transparency (CUBT) yellow scale grade > 3, chromameter b* value > 16) and non-yellow (CUBT yellow scale grade < 2, b* value < 14) groups. Participants self-evaluated their skin on yellowness, transparency, skin uniformity, dullness, radiance, oiliness, and texture. Expert assessments were performed to grade sebaceous pores, ocular area pigmentation, pigmentary spots and CUBT scores. Instrumental analysis of the skin was employed using corneometer, sebumeter, mexameter chromameter, and AGE reader. RESULTS: Women in the yellow group self-evaluated their skin as significantly duller, less uniform, and less radiant than women in the non-yellow group (P ≤ 0.05). Higher levels of ocular area pigmentation and lower facial skin uniformity and brightness (P < 0.001) were observed in women with yellow skin. CUBT expert grading showed lower pink skin color, but significantly higher beige, yellow, and olive pigmentation (P ≤ 0.05) in women in the yellow skin group. Melanin and b* values were significantly higher in women with yellow skin while L value was significantly lower. CONCLUSION: Self-perceived skin yellowness in Chinese women correlates to chromameter and mexameter measurements, as well as expert evaluation of ocular pigmentation and CUBT parameters.


Subject(s)
Self Concept , Skin Pigmentation , Humans , Female , Adult , China , Skin Pigmentation/physiology , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Skin/diagnostic imaging , Adolescent , Aged
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Magn Reson Med ; 2024 Jul 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38968132

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PURPOSE: To reduce the ringing artifacts of the motion-resolved images in free-breathing dynamic pulmonary MRI. METHODS: A golden-step based interleaving (GSI) technique was proposed to reduce ringing artifacts induced by diaphragm drifting. The pulmonary MRI data were acquired using a superior-inferior navigated 3D radial UTE sequence in an interleaved manner during free breathing. Successive interleaves were acquired in an incoherent fashion along the polar direction. Four-dimensional images were reconstructed from the motion-resolved k-space data obtained by retrospectively binning. The reconstruction algorithms included standard nonuniform fast Fourier transform (NUFFT), Voronoi-density-compensated NUFFT, extra-dimensional UTE, and motion-state weighted motion-compensation reconstruction. The proposed interleaving technique was compared with a conventional sequential interleaving (SeqI) technique on a phantom and eight subjects. RESULTS: The quantified ringing artifacts level in the motion-resolved image is positively correlated with the quantified nonuniformity level of the corresponding k-space. The nonuniformity levels of the end-expiratory and end-inspiratory k-space binned from GSI data (0.34 ± 0.07, 0.33 ± 0.05) are significantly lower with statistical significance (p < 0.05) than that binned from SeqI data (0.44 ± 0.11, 0.42 ± 0.12). Ringing artifacts are substantially reduced in the dynamic images of eight subjects acquired using the proposed technique in comparison with that acquired using the conventional SeqI technique. CONCLUSION: Ringing artifacts in the motion-resolved images induced by diaphragm drifting can be reduced using the proposed GSI technique for free-breathing dynamic pulmonary MRI. This technique has the potential to reduce ringing artifacts in free-breathing liver and kidney MRI based on full-echo interleaved 3D radial acquisition.

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Int J Pharm ; 661: 124478, 2024 Aug 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39019300

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Continuous manufacturing has the potential to offer several benefits for the production of oral solid dosage forms, including reduced costs, low-scale equipment, and the application of process analytical technology (PAT) for real-time process control. This study focuses on the implementation of a stream sampler to develop a near infrared (NIR) calibration model for blend uniformity monitoring in a continuous manufacturing mixing process. Feeding and mixing characterizations were performed for three loss-in-weight feeders and a commercial continuous mixer to prepare powder blends of 2.5-7.5 % w/w ibuprofen DC 85 W with a total throughput of 33 kg/h. The NIR spectral acquisition was performed after the mixing stage using a stream sampler for flowing powders. A continuous mixer shaft speed of 250 RPM was selected to operate the mixing process based on a variability analysis developed with in-line spectral data acquired using the stream sampler at 6 RPM. A partial least squares regression (PLS-R) model was performed and evaluated, yielding a root-mean-square error of prediction (RMSEP) of 0.39 % w/w and a bias of 0.05 % w/w. An independent experimental run conducted two days later revealed that the continuous mixing process and the NIR calibration model presented low day-to-day variation. The minimum practical error (MPE) and sill values through variographic analysis showed low variance associated with the sampling process using the stream sampler. Results demonstrated the promising capacity of the stream sampler coupled to an NIR probe to be implemented within continuous manufacturing processes for the real-time determination of API concentration.


Subject(s)
Drug Compounding , Ibuprofen , Powders , Spectroscopy, Near-Infrared , Technology, Pharmaceutical , Spectroscopy, Near-Infrared/methods , Spectroscopy, Near-Infrared/instrumentation , Drug Compounding/methods , Drug Compounding/instrumentation , Technology, Pharmaceutical/methods , Technology, Pharmaceutical/instrumentation , Ibuprofen/analysis , Ibuprofen/chemistry , Least-Squares Analysis , Calibration , Chemistry, Pharmaceutical/methods
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ACS Appl Mater Interfaces ; 16(30): 39312-39320, 2024 Jul 31.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39036893

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Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have led to distinguished achievements and become one of the state-of-the-art photovoltaic technologies. Undoubtedly, reliable preparation of large area high-quality perovskite (PVK) films with uniform optoelectronic properties has become a critical and challenging task to transition PSCs from lab to market. Here, methyldiphenylphosphine oxide (MDPPO) is employed as an additive in a PVK precursor solution to promote uniform conductivity and carrier transport of PVK films. More important, to check its compatibility with the upscaling process, the MDPPO additive strategy was further applied to doctor-blade large-area PVK films. As a result, benefit from the favorable role of MDPPO additive, the power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of small-area PSCs reach 23.85% with superb open circuit voltage (Voc) of 1.15 V and fill factor of 81.21%, while an impressive PCE of 19.22% was achieved for the large-area PSC minimodules with active area of 61.48 cm2. Remarkably, the MDPPO modified device exhibits significantly improved operational stability, maintaining an initial efficiency of 68% even after 750 h under continuous 1-sun illumination. Our achievements will provide profound insight and further guidance for the scale-up process of PSCs from lab to large-scale modules.

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Am J Emerg Med ; 83: 91-94, 2024 Jun 13.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38996478

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OBJECTIVE: This study aims to assess compliance with medical protocols and outcomes, as well as determine the consistency in clinical practice across different Pediatric Emergency Departments (PED) in public sector hospitals of a low-middle income country. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients presenting to PEDs of five public sector hospitals, namely Civil Hospital Karachi (PED 1), National Institute of Child Health (PED 2), Abbasi Shaheed Hospital (PED 3), Sheikh Zayed Hospital Larkana (PED 4), and Ghulam Muhammad Mahar College Hospital Sukkur (PED 5). The analysis covered a three-month period from February 1, 2023, to April 30, 2023. Patients diagnosed with Acute asthma, Sepsis, and Septic Shock during the study duration were included. Outcomes for each disease were evaluated based on compliance with standardized protocols.The statistical significance of data was measured by adding the p values. RESULTS: 110,450 patients visited PED during the study period and mortality rate was 2% (n=2193). 12% (13,240) were diagnosed with the three diseases during the study period. Sepsis was on top (74%, n=9,751), followed by Septic Shock (14%, n=1898), and Acute Asthma (12%, n=1591). The overall compliance rate for the three diseases was 77% (n = 10,240). Adherence to standard protocols were 98% (n = 1561) for acute asthma, 85% (n = 8240) for Sepsis, and 23% (n = 439) for Septic Shock across the five emergency departments. Of the patients who were managed according to standard protocol, 31% (n = 3135) were discharged, 30% (n- 3094) were admitted, 11% (n = 1151) were referred, 15% (n = 1501) left against medical advice and 13% (n = 1359) did not survive. On the other hand, in patients where there was noncompliance to standard protocols, 27% (n = 805) did not survive, 27% (n = 807) were discharged, 24% (n = 710) were admitted, 8% (n = 260) were referred and 14% (n = 418) left against medical advice. The differences in adherence rates among the three diseases were statistically significant (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: The overall mortality rate was 2% in these five emergency departments and the medical protocol was followed in every third patient out of fourth in those three diseases. The survival rate till ED disposition was doubled in those patients for whom medical protocols were followed as compared to those for non-compliant. The majority of PED demonstrated good compliance with standardized practices. However, this study identified areas that require attention and further training, especially early recognition and management of septic shock where compliances seem alarmingly low. Our data analysis indicates that adherence to guidelines has resulted in uniformity in clinical practice and the provision of early evidence-based quality care. Nevertheless, there is still room for improvement in ensuring consistent adherence to medical protocols in pediatric emergency settings and thus improving patient outcomes.

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Part Sci Technol ; 42(4): 601-611, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38966520

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In this study, we aim to quantify coating uniformity and correlate fluorescence intensity to drug loading for drug-coated angioplasty balloons (DCB) coated with 5, 10, 15, or 20 layers of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles (NPs) entrapped with quercetin. Uniformity was quantified from histograms and horizontal line profiles of microscopic fluorescent images acquired with sample specific parameters, and cracks in the coating were measured and counted. The fluorescence of images acquired with global parameters was correlated with quercetin loading measured via gravimetric/HPLC analysis. More layers on DCBs may be associated with less uniform coatings, as indicated by differences in histogram standard deviations. The line profile percent deviation from average for each sample was <20%. Cracks were present on all balloons, but their length was not significantly different between samples. The 5-layer DCBs had the fewest cracks, whereas the 15-layer DCBs had the most cracks. A strong positive correlation (R = 0.896) was identified between fluorescence intensity and drug loading. A relationship between the number of layers and coating uniformity seems to exist, but further investigations are required for confirmation. Fluorescence intensity appears to strongly predict drug loading, demonstrating that fluorescent imaging may be a viable alternative to drug release studies.

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Luminescence ; 39(7): e4845, 2024 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39054772

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A recently developed antipsychotic drug, lurasidone, was determined using a simple, sensitive, and eco-friendly spectrofluorimetric approach. The suggested approach was based on the quantifiable quenching impact of lurasidone on the inherent fluorescence of erythrosine B in an acidic environment employing a Teorell-Stenhagen buffer (pH 4). Following excitation at 530 nm, the quenching of erythrosine B fluorescence was monitored at 552 nm. The system variables were systematically optimized to enhance the formation of the lurasidone-erythrosine B ion pair for analytical purposes. A linear calibration graph was built in the range of 20-600 ng mL-1 with 0.9998 as a coefficient of correlation. The quantitation and detection limits were 13.5 and 4.5 ng/mL, respectively. The analytical validity of the designed approach was assessed with respect to International Council on Harmonization (ICH) guiding principles. The proposed methodology was employed with high recoveries for assessing lurasidone in bulk powder and its therapeutic tablet dosage form. Additionally, the uniformity of tablet formulations was tested using the developed approach. Finally, the established approach was assessed for its greenness using various tools.


Subject(s)
Erythrosine , Lurasidone Hydrochloride , Spectrometry, Fluorescence , Lurasidone Hydrochloride/chemistry , Lurasidone Hydrochloride/analysis , Erythrosine/chemistry , Static Electricity , Hydrogen-Ion Concentration , Tablets/analysis , Antipsychotic Agents/chemistry , Fluorescent Dyes/chemistry , Limit of Detection
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Anim Microbiome ; 6(1): 41, 2024 Jul 24.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39049129

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BACKGROUND: Variations in body weight (BW) remain a significant challenge within broiler flocks, despite uniform management practices. Chicken growth traits are influenced by gut microbiota, which are in turn shaped by early-life events like different hatching environments and timing of first feeding. Chicks hatched in hatcheries (HH) experience prolonged feed deprivation, which could adversely impact early microbiota colonization. Conversely, hatching on-farm (HOF) allows early feeding, potentially fostering a more favorable gut environment for beneficial microbial establishment. This study investigates whether BW differences among broilers are linked to the disparities in gut microbiota characteristics and whether hatching systems (HS) impact the initial microbial colonization of broilers differing in BW, which in turn affects their growth patterns. Male Ross-308 chicks, either hatched in a hatchery or on-farm, were categorized into low (LBW) and high (HBW) BW groups on day 7, making a two-factorial design (HS × BW). Production parameters were recorded periodically. On days 7, 14, and 38, cecal volatile fatty acid (VFA) and microbiota composition and function (using 16 S rRNA gene sequencing and PICRUSt2) were examined. RESULTS: HOF chicks had higher day 1 BW, but HH chicks caught up within first week, with no further HS-related performance differences. The HBW chicks remained heavier attributed to higher feed intake rather than improved feed efficiency. HBW group had higher acetate concentration on day 14, while LBW group exhibited higher isocaproate on day 7 and isobutyrate on days 14 and 38. Microbiota analyses revealed diversity and composition were primarily influenced by BW than by HS, with HS having minimal impact on BW-related microbiota. The HBW group on various growth stages was enriched in VFA-producing bacteria like unclassified Lachnospiraceae, Alistipes and Faecalibacterium, while the LBW group had higher abundances of Lactobacillus, Akkermansia and Escherichia-Shigella. HBW microbiota presented higher predicted functional potential compared to the LBW group, with early colonizers exhibiting greater metabolic activity than late colonizers. CONCLUSIONS: Despite differences in hatching conditions, the effects of HS on broiler performance were transient, and barely impacting BW-related microbiota. BW variations among broilers are likely linked to differences in feed intake, VFA profiles, and distinct microbiota compositions and functions.

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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 17313, 2024 Jul 27.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39068235

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The accuracy of main cable construction in suspension bridges is directly influenced by the sag of the strands during the erection process. Thus, effective methods for controlling strand sag are crucial. However, the current control standards and methods are primarily based on practical engineering experience, lacking quantitative analysis and a sufficient basis. This paper aims to address this gap by summarizing four commonly used strand sag control methods and proposing a quantitative analysis model that considers the influence of random factors. The model quantifies the impact of these methods on the main cable shape and strand tension after cable tightening. To illustrate the practical application, a suspension bridge is utilized as a case study. The results of the study illustrate a linear relationship between the main cable sag and inter-strand distance, with each control method exhibiting a varying linear change rate. Moreover, the discrepancy in strand distance contributes to uneven strand tension after cable tightening. Random errors contribute to the dispersion of the main cable sag and strand tension, which are further exacerbated by cumulative errors between layers of general strands. Based on the study's results, this paper provides valuable references for the erection and control of the main cable in suspension bridges.

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Materials (Basel) ; 17(13)2024 Jul 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38998350

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The current limitations of air-cooled proton exchange membrane fuel cells (AC-PEMFCs) in water and heat management remain a major obstacle to their commercialization. A 90 cm2 full-size AC-PEMFC multi-physical field-coupled numerical model was constructed; isothermal and non-isothermal calculations were performed to explore the effects of univariate and multivariate variables on cell performance, respectively. The isothermal results indicate that lower temperature is beneficial to increase the humidity of MEA, and distribution uniformity at lower stoichiometric ratios and lower temperatures is better. The correlation between current density distribution and temperature, water content, and concentration distribution shows that the performance of AC-PEMFCs is influenced by multiple factors. Notably, under high current operation, the large heat generation may lead to high local temperature and performance decline, especially in the under-channel region with drier MEA. The higher stoichiometric ratio can enhance heat dissipation, improve the uniformity of current density, and increase power density. Optimal fuel cell performance is achieved with a stoichiometric ratio of 300, balancing the mixed influence of multiple factors.

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ACS Appl Mater Interfaces ; 16(29): 38017-38027, 2024 Jul 24.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38991972

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The vacuum flash solution method has gained widespread recognition in the preparation of perovskite thin films, laying the foundation for the industrialization of perovskite solar cells. However, the low volatility of dimethyl sulfoxide and its weak interaction with formamidine-based perovskites significantly hinder the preparation of cell modules and the further improvement of photovoltaic performance. In this study, we describe an efficient and reproducible method for preparing large-scale, highly uniform formamidinium lead triiodide (FAPbI3) perovskite films. This is achieved by accelerating the vacuum flash rate and leveraging the complex synergism. Specifically, we designed a dual pump system to accelerate the depressurization rate of the vacuum system and compared the quality of perovskite film formed at different depressurization rates. Further, to overcome the limitations posed by DMSO, we substituted N-methylpyrrolidone as the ligand solvent, creating a stable intermediate complex phase. After annealing, it can be transformed into a uniform and pinhole-free FAPbI3 film. Due to the superior quality of these films, the large area perovskite solar module achieved a power conversion efficiency of 22.7% with an active area of 21.4 cm2. Additionally, it obtained an official certified efficiency of 22.1% with an aperture area of 22 cm2, and it demonstrated long-term stability.

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Sensors (Basel) ; 24(13)2024 Jun 26.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39000925

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Dark-and-weak-target simulators are used as ground-based calibration devices to test and calibrate the performance metrics of star sensors. However, these simulators are affected by full-field-of-view energy nonuniformity. This problem impacts the quality of output images and the calibration accuracy of sensors and inhibits further improvements in navigational accuracy. In the study reported in this paper, we sought to analyze the factors which affect full-field-of-view energy uniformity in dark-and-weak-target simulators. These include uneven irradiation in backlight sources, the leakage of light from LCD display panels, and the vignetting of collimating optical systems. We then established an energy transfer model of a dark-and-weak-target simulator based on the propagation of a point light source and proposed a self-adaptive compensation algorithm based on pixel-by-pixel fitting. This algorithm used a sensor to capture the output image of a dark-and-weak-target simulator and iteratively calculated the response error matrix of the simulator. Finally, we validated the feasibility and effectiveness of the compensation algorithm by acquiring images using a self-built test system. The results showed that, after compensating an output image of the dark-and-weak-target simulator, the grayscale standard display function (SDF) of the acquired sensor image was reduced by about 50% overall, so the acquisition image was more accurately compensated, and the desired level of grayscale distribution was obtained. This study provides a reference for improving the quality of output images from dark-and-weak-target simulators, so that the working environments of star sensors may be more realistically simulated, and their detection performance improved.

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Biosens Bioelectron ; 261: 116418, 2024 Oct 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38875864

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Electroplating of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) is important in many neuroelectronic applications but is challenging to achieve uniformity on large-scale microelectrode arrays (MEA) using conventional galvanostatic methods. In this study, we address this challenge through a potentiostatic method and demonstrate highly uniform electroplating of PEDOT:PSS on MEA with more than one hundred electrodes, all at cellular sizes. The validation of this approach involves comparisons with galvanostatic deposition methods, showcasing unparalleled deposition yield and uniformity. Systematic electrochemical characterizations reveal similarities in structure and stability from potentiostatic deposited coatings. The advances developed here establish the potentiostatic method and detailed process to achieve a uniform coating of PEDOT:PSS on large-scale MEA, with broad utility in neuroelectronics.


Subject(s)
Microelectrodes , Polystyrenes , Polystyrenes/chemistry , Electroplating/methods , Biosensing Techniques/methods , Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic/chemistry , Polymers/chemistry , Animals , Electrochemical Techniques/methods , Thiophenes
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J Pharm Sci ; 2024 Jun 19.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38906251

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In pharmaceutical freeze-drying processes, batch homogeneity is an important quality attribute. In this context, the edge-vial-effect is a challenging phenomenon. Shortly, this effect describes that vials at the edges of the shelf dry faster and at a higher temperature compared to vials in the middle of the shelf. Studies by Ehlers et al. revealed that this effect mainly origins from the number of neighbor vials cooling each other, which is reduced for vials in corners and edges compared to vials in the middle. Due to the reduced heat transfer in cyclic olefin polymer (COP) vials, the adverse edge-vial-effect should be greatly reduced allowing a better batch uniformity. In this focused study, glass and COP vials are compared regarding this effect on a fully loaded shelf. A reference experiment with vials placed at distance using a specially designed frame is presented as well.

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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 13681, 2024 Jun 13.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38871853

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The damage of road base course has the characteristics of strong concealment and difficulty in detecting. For this reason, the impact imaging method has been used for detection of road base course. This paper discussed systematically collection points setting, excitation mode and data processing method. Through the application in testing for highway pavement base before and after grouting maintenance, the results show that the method is simple and accurate. The detection results can be displayed in a two-dimensional image form and it is easy to be used in road maintenance. This method can be used to identify and locate the damages of the pavement base, to judge the uniformity of the pavement base structure. It can also be used to evaluate the effectiveness of internal damage after grouting repairing.

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BMC Chem ; 18(1): 111, 2024 Jun 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38863068

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A new, sensitive, and rapid isocratic reversed phase chromatographic method (RP-HPLC-UV) was developed for simultaneous separation of two newly co-formulated antiulcer mixtures; Amoxicillin, Vonoprazan and Clarithromycin [Mixture (I)], and Amoxicillin, Lansoprazole and Clarithromycin [Mixture (II)]. Analytical separation was performed using a Promosil C18 column and ultraviolet detection at 210 nm. The separation was achieved within only 8 min. For both mixtures, an aqueous solution, composed of (Acetonitrile: Methanol: 0. 2 M phosphoric acid) within ratio of (30: 30: 40) adjusted to final pH 3.0, was the mobile phase. This method was validated as per the International Conference on Harmonization guidelines. The linearity ranges of these proposed method of the (Mixture (I)) were 25.0-400.0 µg/mL Amoxicillin, 0.5-8.0 µg/mL Vonoprazan, and 12.5-200.0 µg/mL Clarithromycin. And the linearity ranges of the (Mixture (II)) were 10.0-300.0 µg/mL Amoxicillin, 0.3-9.0 µg/mL Lansoprazole and 5.0-150.0 µg/mL Clarithromycin. This method was firstly applied for effective separation of Amoxicillin, Vonoprazan and Clarithromycin [Mixture (I)]. It fulfilled good repeatability, sensitivity, and accuracy (R.S.D. < 2.0%). The mean recoveries of the analytes in their Tri-Pak formulations were acceptable. The greenness of the developed chromatographic methods was assessed using an Eco-scale method and it was applied for content uniformity testing as per the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) and the acceptance value of Amoxicillin, in Mixture (I) was 2.88, the acceptance values for Amoxicillin, Lansoprazole in Mixture (II) were 2.592, 2.424, respectively.

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Talanta ; 277: 126423, 2024 Sep 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38897005

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A photo/electrochemical coupling interface of Ru[dcbpy]32+-AMT/Au (AMT; 5-Amino-1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-thiol) was fabricated using a dehydration condensation sulfhydrating method. For the interface functional properties, a combined dual-signal recording (CDSR) method was applied to characterize the response characteristics, and a scanning electrochemical microscopy-electrochemiluminescence (SECM-ECL) imaging was developed to assess the interface distribution uniformity. The interface biosensing compatibility was validated by constructing a simple DNA sensor. The research results show that the interaction between the two functional parameters follows a synergistic effect mechanism in the coupling conditions and an interference effect mechanism in the detection condition. Under optimized conditions, the saturation dual-signal response values are 156.0 and 86.8 µA, respectively. The statistics and imaging comparison analysis validate good interface distribution uniformity and stability performance. The DNA sensor's dual-signal detection limits to the signal probe (SP) are ∼30 fM and 0.3 pM with linear ranges of 100.0 fM âˆ¼ 1.0 nM and 1.0 pM âˆ¼ 10.0 nM, respectively. The fabricated interface exhibits an effective bi-functional response performance compatible with biosensing. The proposed imaging method has a high technical fit for studying photo/electrochemical coupling interfaces and can also provide a reference for other similar coupling interface analyses.


Subject(s)
Biosensing Techniques , DNA , Gold , DNA/chemistry , Gold/chemistry , Biosensing Techniques/methods , Electrochemical Techniques/methods , Microscopy, Electrochemical, Scanning , Luminescent Measurements/methods , Thiadiazoles/chemistry , Photochemical Processes , Ruthenium/chemistry , Coordination Complexes/chemistry
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Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc ; 320: 124596, 2024 Nov 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38850823

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People frequently administer Tizanidine (TIZ) to treat spasticity resulting from diseases like multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injuries. It also helps prevent muscle spasms. It helps to relax and release tense and stiff muscles by inhibiting specific nerve signals in the brain and spinal cord. The technique employed in this study made use of the unique ability of benzofurazan to confer fluorescent character when reacted with TIZ at specific conditions. This fluorogenic property was harnessed to evolve a remarkably sensitive, affordable, and selective method to quantify TIZ. The resulting yellow fluorescent product was observedat a wavelength beam of 532.9 nm, and an excitation wavelength beam of 474.9 nm was applied. By looking at the response across the TIZ concentration, the calibration chart's linearity was assessed in the range of 40-500 ng/mL. By computation, the approach's detection level (LOD) was determined to be 11.9 ng/mL, while the quantitation level was approximated to be 36 ng/mL. All pertinent factors impacting the strategy's efficacy were thoroughly inspected and adjusted accordingly. The proposed strategy was validated following the guidelines outlined by the ICH. The outcomes confirmed the method's capability for the accurate quantifying of TIZ in tablets, spiked plasma, and pharmaceutical assessing content uniformity.


Subject(s)
Benzoxazoles , Clonidine , Limit of Detection , Spectrometry, Fluorescence , Tablets , Clonidine/analogs & derivatives , Clonidine/analysis , Clonidine/blood , Spectrometry, Fluorescence/methods , Humans , Benzoxazoles/chemistry , Fluorescent Dyes/chemistry , Reproducibility of Results , Calibration , Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
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