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Cutaneous pseudolymphoma—A review on the spectrum and a proposal for a new classification Open
Cutaneous pseudolymphomas (PSLs) belong to a group of lymphocytic infiltrates that histopathologically and/or clinically simulate lymphomas. Different causative agents (e.g., Borrelia sp., injected substances, tattoo, arthropod bite) have …
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Psl Produced by Mucoid <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Contributes to the Establishment of Biofilms and Immune Evasion Open
Despite years of research and clinical advances, chronic pulmonary infections with mucoid Pseudomonas aeruginosa remain the primary concern for cystic fibrosis patients. Much of the research on these strains has focused on the contribution…
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Potential Economic Benefits of Paid Sick Leave in Reducing Absenteeism Related to the Spread of Influenza-Like Illness Open
These findings might help employers consider PSL as an investment rather than as a cost without any return.
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Mild steel corrosion inhibition by Parsley (Petroselium Sativum) extract in acidic media Open
The inhibition effect of Parsley (Petroselium Sativum) leaves extract (PSL) on mild steel in one molar HCl solution was investigated by weight loss, potentiodynamic polarization, impedance spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Ste…
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 exopolysaccharides are important for mixed species biofilm community development and stress tolerance Open
Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 produces three polysaccharides, alginate, Psl, and Pel that play distinct roles in attachment and biofilm formation for monospecies biofilms. Considerably less is known about their role in the development of mix…
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The Versatile Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilm Matrix Protein CdrA Promotes Aggregation through Different Extracellular Exopolysaccharide Interactions Open
Depending upon the strain, Pseudomonas aeruginosa can use different exopolysaccharides (e.g., Psl, Pel, and alginate) to build its biofilm matrix. Previously, we demonstrated that the biofilm matrix protein CdrA binds to Psl, promoting bio…
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Characterization of the Pseudomonas aeruginosa Glycoside Hydrolase PslG Reveals That Its Levels Are Critical for Psl Polysaccharide Biosynthesis and Biofilm Formation Open
A key component of colonization, biofilm formation, and protection of the opportunistic human pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the biosynthesis of the exopolysaccharide Psl. Composed of a pentameric repeating unit of mannose, glucose, an…
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Designing Sequence With Minimum PSL Using Chebyshev Distance and its Application for Chaotic MIMO Radar Waveform Design Open
Controlling peak side-lobe level (PSL) is of great importance in\nhigh-resolution applications of multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) radars.\nIn this paper, designing sequences with good autocorrelation properties are\nstudied. The PSL …
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A Survival Strategy for Pseudomonas aeruginosa That Uses Exopolysaccharides To Sequester and Store Iron To Stimulate Psl-Dependent Biofilm Formation Open
Exopolysaccharide Psl is a critical biofilm matrix component in Pseudomonas aeruginosa , which forms a fiber-like matrix to enmesh bacterial communities. Iron is important for P. aeruginosa biofilm development, yet it is not clearly unders…
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa PcrV and Psl, the Molecular Targets of Bispecific Antibody MEDI3902, Are Conserved Among Diverse Global Clinical Isolates Open
Psl and PcrV are highly prevalent in global clinical isolates, suggesting MEDI3902 can mediate broad coverage against P. aeruginosa.
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Evaluation of SNAP cPL, Spec cPL, VetScan cPL Rapid Test, and Precision PSL Assays for the Diagnosis of Clinical Pancreatitis in Dogs Open
Background The sensitivity, specificity, and agreement of 4 diagnostic assays (SNAP canine pancreatic lipase (cPL), specific cPL (Spec cPL), VetScan cPL Rapid Test, and Precision PSL) for pancreatitis in dogs have not been directly compare…
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Linking nighttime outdoor lighting attributes to pedestrians' feeling of safety: An interactive survey approach Open
Public space lighting (PSL) contributes to pedestrians’ feeling of safety (FoS) in urban areas after natural dark. However, little is known how different PSL attributes, such as illuminance, light temperature, uniformity and glare, affect …
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Advancing Public Service Logic: moving towards an ecosystemic framework for value creation in the public service context Open
This paper argues that the theoretical foundation for studying the ecosystemic nature of value creation is lacking within the public service logic (PSL). To address this limitation, the paper uses a theory synthesis to clarify service-rela…
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Prednisolone Dosing Regimen for Treatment of Subacute Thyroiditis Open
The rate of recurrence of subacute thyroiditis (SAT) during prednisolone (PSL) therapy is approximately 10 to 20%. However, there is little or no information on the time period to relapse following administration of a tapered dose of PSL a…
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The Effect of Paid Sick Leave Mandates on Coverage, Work Absences, and Presenteeism Open
We evaluate the impact of paid sick leave (PSL) mandates on PSL coverage, work absences, and presenteeism (i.e. attending work while sick) for private sector workers in the U.S. Our identification strategy relies on geographic and temporal…
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Mucoid Pseudomonas aeruginosa Can Produce Calcium-Gelled Biofilms Independent of the Matrix Components Psl and CdrA Open
The opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa produces a complex biofilm matrix comprised of exopolysaccharides (EPSs), nucleic acids, and proteins. P. aeruginosa biofilm formation canonically depends on a variable combination of the e…
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Biological role of EPS from Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae UMAF0158 extracellular matrix, focusing on a Psl-like polysaccharide Open
Pseudomonas syringae is a phytopathogenic model bacterium that is used worldwide to study plant–bacteria interactions and biofilm formation in association with a plant host. Within this species, the syringae pathovar is the most studied du…
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Peripheral administration of interleukin-13 reverses inflammatory macrophage and tactile allodynia in mice with partial sciatic nerve ligation Open
Inflammatory macrophages play a fundamental role in neuropathic pain. In this study, we demonstrate the effects of peripheral interleukin-13 (IL-13) on neuropathic pain after partial sciatic nerve (SCN) ligation (PSL) in mice. IL-13 recept…
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Anti-Psl Targeting of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilms for Neutrophil-Mediated Disruption Open
Bacterial biofilms are recalcitrant to antibiotic therapy and a major cause of persistent and recurrent infections. New antibody-based therapies may offer potential to target biofilm specific components for host-cell mediated bacterial cle…
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Covalently Immobilized Lipase on a Thermoresponsive Polymer with an Upper Critical Solution Temperature as an Efficient and Recyclable Asymmetric Catalyst in Aqueous Media Open
A thermoresponsive lipase catalyst with an upper critical solution temperature (UCST) of about 26 °C was exploited by covalent immobilization of an enzyme, Pseudomonas cepacia lipase (PSL), onto poly(acrylamide‐ co ‐acrylonitrile) by gluta…
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Efficacy of Glucocorticoids and Calcineurin Inhibitors for Anti-aminoacyl-tRNA Synthetase Antibody–positive Polymyositis/dermatomyositis–associated Interstitial Lung Disease: A Propensity Score–matched Analysis Open
Objective. The optimal treatment strategy for anti-aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase antibody–positive polymyositis/dermatomyositis-associated interstitial lung disease (anti-ARS-PM/DM-ILD) is yet to be established. We aimed to evaluate the effica…
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Contribution of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Exopolysaccharides Pel and Psl to Wound Infections Open
Biofilms are the cause of most chronic bacterial infections. Living within the biofilm matrix, which is made of extracellular substances, including polysaccharides, proteins, eDNA, lipids and other molecules, provides microorganisms protec…
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Successful Treatment of Mepolizumab- and Prednisolone-resistant Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis with Dupilumab Open
A 45-year-old man with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) was treated with oral prednisolone (PSL) (30 mg/day), inhaled corticosteroids, and long-acting beta2-agonists. After confirmation of a PSL-dependent status (8 mg/day), s…
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The advance of assembly of exopolysaccharide Psl biosynthesis machinery in <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Open
Biofilms are microbial communities embedded in extracellular matrix. Exopolysaccharide Psl (ePsl) is a key biofilm matrix component that initiates attachment, maintains biofilms architecture, and protects bacteria within biofilms of Pseudo…
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Japan <span>MG</span> registry: Chronological surveys over 10 years Open
The primary purpose of the Japanese myasthenia gravis registry (JAMG‐R) has been to research and promote high‐quality medical care for MG patients in Japan. We reviewed the findings of surveys performed by JAMG‐R over an ~10‐y period. The …
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Evaluation of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay based on<i>hrpZ</i>gene for rapid detection and identification of<i>Pseudomonas syringae</i>pv.<i>lachrymans</i>in cucumber leaves Open
The method is suitable for direct detection of Psl without strain enrichment and complex DNA extraction from samples in the field, and hence it has the capability to be used for on-site disease diagnosis and field surveys.
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<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>Bacteremic Patients Exhibit Nonprotective Antibody Titers Against Therapeutic Antibody Targets PcrV and Psl Exopolysaccharide Open
A vast majority of P. aeruginosa BSI isolates express PcrV and Psl; however, patient sera most often lacked IgG and functionally active responses to these targets. These results suggest that therapies directed at PcrV and Psl could be a pr…
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Initial treatment combined with Prunella vulgaris reduced prednisolone consumption for patients with subacute thyroiditis Open
The combination of low-dose PSL as a treatment choice for SAT was both effective and safe.
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Plastic changes in amygdala subregions by voluntary running contribute to exercise-induced hypoalgesia in neuropathic pain model mice Open
Physical exercise has been established as a low-cost, safe, and effective way to manage chronic pain, but exact mechanisms underlying such exercise-induced hypoalgesia (EIH) are not fully understood. Since a growing body of evidence implic…
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Oral corticosteroid dosing regimen and long-term prognosis in generalised myasthenia gravis: a multicentre cross-sectional study in Japan Open
Objective We examined the correlation between the dosing regimen of oral prednisolone (PSL) and the achievement of minimal manifestation status or better on PSL ≤5 mg/day lasting >6 months (the treatment target) in patients with generalise…