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The hit reality series America's Next Top Model features Tyra Banks and gives real people an opportunity to prove that they can make it in the high-stress, high-stakes world of supermodeling. The series - back for its 10th installment - follows a group of young women of various backgrounds, shapes and sizes, who live together and vie for a modeling contract.
Cycle 10 kicks off with J. Alexander and Jay Manuel welcoming 30 girls to top model prep, where they must work the runway, pose for class photos, and attend a conference with the judges in order to make the grade. In the end, the group of women ends up being narrowed down to 14 models who will compete for the ultimate title of "America's Next Top Model."
The girls check out their new apartment in New York City and admire the humanitarian theme behind this year's loft. Once everyone is settled, Jay Manuel and Miss J take the girls to Times Square for an impromptu Badgley Mischa fashion show.
Elle Macpherson surprises the girls at a photo shoot and they model her new lingerie line after getting makeovers. Tyra decides the look for each girl but not everyone agrees with her decisions. Meanwhile, tension flares in the house between Fatima and Allison.
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Paulina drops by the loft to surprise the girls with tips on how to behave during press interviews and while attending public events. The girls are dressed by designer Jay Godfrey and must mingle with fashion world VIPs at a cocktail party.
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Article: Elimination of Middle-Sized Uremic Solutes with High-Flux and High-Cut-Off Membranes: A Randomized in vivo Study[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The elimination of substances between 10 and 50 kDa by conventional high-flux membranes is not satisfactory. We investigated in vivo the elimination of middle-sized uremic solutes by conventional polyflux (PF) and modified high-cut-off (HCO) membranes. All 12 patients underwent four treatments, two with the HCO dialyzer and two with the PF dialyzer, each in either a haemodialysis (HD) or haemodiafiltration (HDF) mode. The reduction ratio of urea, creatinine, β2-microglobulin (β2M), leptin, soluble TNF-RI, complement factor D, IL-6, sIL-6 receptor, advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) and albumin was determined. In addition, the amount removed was determined in the dialysate for β2M, complement factor D, AGEs and albumin. Treatment with HCO removed β2M, sTNF-RI, factor D, and high molecular AGE significantly better than conventional high-flux membranes. The albumin loss was higher when using HCO membranes. HCO membranes are a promising approach to improve removal of uremic toxins not affected by conventional high-flux membranes. © 2013 S. Karger AG, Basel.
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ABSTRACT: Background: One of the main objectives of dialysis is uremic retention product elimination. Efficiency of dialysis modalities varies both regarding the range of solutes removed and the extent of such removal. We analyzed plasma (or blood) concentrations of marker solutes in intermittent treatment schedules using hemodiafiltration (HDF). Methods: Elimination and rebound of uremic solutes were measured in 10 patients (77 ± 12 kg, 66.5 ± 9.2 years) treated with postdilution HDF in one 4-hour treatment and in two 2-hour treatments on consecutive days (Polyflux 2.1 m(2), QB 451 ± 53 ml/min, QD 598 ± 13 ml/min). Blood urea, creatinine, phosphate, β2-microglobulin, complement factor D and advanced glycation end products were analyzed before, during and after HDF for 24-48 h. Results: Applying two 2-hour HDF treatments on consecutive days resulted in significantly lower plasma (or blood) levels of urea, creatinine, phosphate, β2-microglobulin, and advanced glycation end products after 48 h than using one 4-hour session. Conclusions: Increased treatment frequency could further optimize blood purification in HDF therapy.
Article: Low-GDP fluid (Gambrosol trio) attenuates decline of residual renal function in PD patients: A prospective randomized study[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Residual renal function (RRF) impacts outcome of peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Some PD fluids contain glucose degradation products (GDPs) which have been shown to affect cell systems and tissues. They may also act as precursors of advanced glycosylation endproducts (AGEs) both locally and systemically, potentially inflicting damage to the kidney as the major organ for AGE elimination. We conducted a clinical study in PD patients to see if the content of GDP in the PD fluid has any influence on the decline of the residual renal function. In a multicentre approach, 80 patients (GFF > or = 3 mL/min/1.732 or creatinine clearance > or =3 mL/min/1.73 m(2)) were randomized to treatment with a PD fluid containing low levels of GDP or standard PD fluid for 18 months. RRF was assessed every 4-6 weeks. Fluid balance, mesothelial cell mass marker CA125, peritoneal membrane characteristics, C-reactive protein (CRP), total protein, albumin, electrolytes and phosphate were measured repeatedly. Data from 69 patients revealed a significant difference in monthly RRF change: -1.5% (95% CI = -3.07% to +0.03%) with low GDP (43 patients) vs -4.3% (95% CI = -6.8% to -2.06%) with standard fluids (26 patients) (P = 0.0437), independent of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker medication. Twenty-four-hour urine volume declined more slowly with low-GDP fluid compared to standard fluids (12 vs 38 mL/month, P = 0.0241), and monthly change of phosphate level was smaller (+0.013 vs +0.061 mg/dL, P = 0.0381). Our prospective study demonstrates for the first time a significant benefit concerning preservation of RRF and urine volume of using a PD fluid with low GDP levels. These findings suggest that GDPs might affect patient outcome related to RRF.
Article: Bismuth coating of non-tunneled haemodialysis catheters reduces bacterial colonization: A randomized controlled trial[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Haemodialysis (HD) catheter-related blood stream infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with acute and chronic renal failure. We conducted a randomized, prospective, double-blinded trial investigating the clinical value of bismuth-coated non-tunneled HD catheters in patients in need of temporary short-term vascular access. A standard catheter (SC) was compared to a surface-modified, bismuth-film-coated catheter (FCC). After removal of the catheter for any reason, both arterial and venous lumina were rinsed and the fluid cultured for detection of bacterial colony-forming units (CFU). The catheter tip was placed in a tube containing sterile saline, sonicated and shortly centrifuged to remove debris (3 min at 1000 g). The supernatant was cultured and assayed for DNA content. Seventy-seven patients in three HD units were randomized. Thirteen patients suffered from acute renal failure, 60 patients from chronic renal failure, and four patients without renal insufficiency were treated with plasma exchange. The time to catheter removal was not significantly different between groups, with a mean of 18.5 +/- 2 days for SC and 15.1 +/- 2 days for FCC. In most cases, the reasons for catheter removal were related to no further need for extracorporeal therapy or establishment of a permanent vascular access. Six catheters for SC and four catheters for FCC were removed because of presumed infection. Bacterial colonization was significantly lower for coated catheters compared to standard catheters, both for cultured catheter tips as well as for CFU in rinse fluids (P < 0.05). Surface modification with bismuth film reduces bacterial colonization of temporary non-tunneled HD catheters in a clinical trial. Larger trials with these modified catheters are justified to further investigate the effect on catheter-related infections, complications and costs.
Article: The role of polymer surface degradation and barium sulphate release in the pathogenesis of catheter-related infection[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Susceptibility to infection and thrombosis of intravascular catheters is increased by surface irregularities, which might be prevented by coating. BaSO4 release from conventional haemodialysis catheters (CC) and modified catheters (MC) which had been coated with a surface-modifying additive (SMA) was assessed in vivo and in vitro. For the in vivo part, patients were randomized to receive a temporary CC or MC, with crossover after 1 week. After retrieval, catheters were examined using scanning electron microscopy to assess surface integrity, and an in vitro model of catheter exposure to the bloodstream was used to evaluate surface morphology and susceptibility to bacterial adhesion and proliferation. BaSO(4) moieties covered 14.7 +/- 3.7% of the surface of unused CC. After in vivo use in 16 patients, 62.7 +/- 32.9 x 10(3) holes/mm(2) were detected, indicating BaSO(4) detachment from 3.3 +/- 1.7% of the catheter surface. No defects were observed in unused CC and in MC, whether used or unused. After incubation of four catheters (two of each type) with Staphylococcus epidermidis, the two degraded CC showed an immediate and strong bacterial growth as indicated by an increase in medium impedance of 0.512%/10 min compared to -0.021%/10 min in MC (P < 0.001). Short-term exposure of CC to the bloodstream causes BaSO(4) particle release, resulting in surface irregularities predisposing to bacterial proliferation. BaSO(4) release can be prevented by SMA coating.
Article: Differential effects of dialysis and ultrafiltrate from individuals with CKD, with or without diabetes, on platelet phosphatidylserine externalization[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and/or diabetes mellitus (DM) are at increased risk of cardiovascular events and have elevated externalization of phosphatidylserine (PS; which propagates thrombus formation) in a small subpopulation of platelets. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of 1) removing uremic toxins by hemodialysis on PS externalization in patients with either CKD or CKD and DM and 2) ultrafiltrate (UF) from these individuals on PS externalization in healthy platelets. PS externalization was quantified by a fluorescence-activated cell sorter using annexin V in platelet-rich plasma. PS externalization was elevated threefold in CKD patients and returned to basal values during 3-h hemodialysis. In contrast, it was elevated fivefold in individuals with CKD and DM and was still threefold above control after 3-h treatment. UF significantly increased PS externalization in a small subpopulation of platelets from healthy controls. The effect of UF from individuals with CKD and DM was significantly greater than that from patients with CKD alone, and the responses were partially inhibited by the protein kinase Cdelta (PKCdelta) inhibitor rottlerin and the 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)(2A/2C) receptor antagonist ritanserin. The data suggest that uremic toxins present in UF mediate PS externalization in a small subpopulation of platelets, at least in part, via the 5-HT(2A/2C) receptor and PKCdelta and demonstrate that DM further enhances platelet PS externalization in CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis. This may explain, at least in part, the additional increase in vascular damage observed in CKD patients when DM is present.
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ABSTRACT: Discrepancies in reported uremic toxin concentrations were evaluated for 78 retention solutes. For this analysis, 378 publications were screened. Up to eight publications per toxin were retained. The highest and the lowest reported concentrations, as well as the median reported concentration were registered. The ratio between the highest and the lowest (H/L) concentrations and, for some solutes, also the ratio between the highest and the median (H/M) concentrations were calculated. The compounds were arbitrarily subdivided into three groups based on their H/L ratio: group A, H/L < 3 (n = 33); group B, 3 < H/L < 8.5 (n = 20); and group C, H/L > 8.5 (n = 25). Solutes of groups A and B showed a low to intermediate scatter, suggesting a homogeneity of reported data. Group C showed a more substantial scatter. For at least 10 compounds of group C, extremely divergent concentrations were registered (H/M > 5.5) using scatter plot analysis. For all solutes of groups A and B, the highest reported concentration could be used as a reference. For some solutes of group C and for the compounds showing a divergent scatter analysis, however, more refined directives should be followed.
Article: Advanced glycation end products elicit externalization of phosphatidylserine in a subpopulation of platelets via 5-HT2A/2C receptors[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Advanced glycation end products (AGE) are substantially elevated in individuals with diabetes and/or chronic kidney disease (CKD). These patients are at greatly increased risk of cardiovascular events. The purpose of this study was to investigate the novel hypothesis that AGE elicit externalization of the platelet membrane phospholipid phosphatidylserine (PS). This contributes to hemostasis through propagation of the coagulation cascade leading to thrombus formation. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was prepared by differential centrifugation, and PS externalization was quantified by a fluorescence-activated cell sorter using annexin V-FITC. Human serum albumin (HSA)-AGE was generated by incubating HSA with glucose for 2, 4, or 6 wk, and total HSA-AGE was assessed by fluorescence intensity. The 2-wk HSA-AGE preparation (0-2 mg/ml) stimulated a concentration-dependent increase in PS externalization in a subpopulation of platelets that was threefold at 2 mg/ml. In contrast, the 4- and 6-wk preparations were maximal at 0.5 mg/ml and fivefold in magnitude. These effects mirrored the change in total HSA-AGE content of the preparations. The PS response was maximal at 10 min and inhibited by the PKC-delta inhibitor rottlerin and the serotonin [5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)](2A/2C) receptor antagonist ritanserin in a dose-dependent manner. Moreover, the 5-HT(2A/2C) receptor agonist 1,2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodophenyl-2-aminopropane mimicked the effect of HSA-AGE on PS externalization. These data demonstrate, for the first time, that HSA-AGE stimulates PS externalization in a subpopulation of platelets via the 5-HT(2A/2C) receptor. This may have important consequences for platelet involvement in inflammatory responses and the increased cardiovascular risk observed in individuals with diabetes and/or CKD.
Article: An oral load of the early glycation compound lactuloselysine fails to accumulate in the serum of uraemic patients[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: It has been hypothesized that in renal failure, exogenous glycation compounds from food accumulate and play a major pathogenetic role when renal excretion is impaired. To address this, a diet containing a defined amount of the lysine Amadori product (AP) lactuloselysine was used. Plasma concentrations and cumulative urinary excretion of AP were assessed in 16 healthy subjects, 12 renal failure patients and 6 continuous ambulatory peitoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients. Amadori product was measured as furosine using reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) after acid hydrolysis. A diet low in glycation compounds significantly decreased excretion of APs in healthy subjects. In healthy individuals, ingestion of lactuloselysine bound to food proteins caused only a minor acute increase (8.24+/-1.11 mg/day, 2% of the administered dose) of AP excretion in the urine; in patients with renal failure not yet on dialysis, the increase in AP excretion in the urine was significantly less (4.0+/-0.51 mg/day) and the same was true in CAPD patients (0.21+/-0.09 mg/day). The plasma concentration of total APs, i.e. the sum of APs as free amino acids and residues bound to plasma proteins, did not change in any of the three groups, however. Dietary APs do not accumulate in the blood even in advanced renal failure. The amount of APs measured as furosine excreted in the urine is significantly less, however, in renal failure and CAPD patients compared with healthy subjects. Although the findings exclude accumulation of lactuloselysine in renal failure, they do not generally exclude accumulation of other food-derived advanced glycation end products (AGEs).
Article: Schwenger V, Morath C, Salava A, et al. Damage to the peritoneal membrane by glucose degradation products is mediated by the receptor for advanced glycation end-products[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Peritoneal dialysis is limited by morphologic changes of the peritoneal membrane. Use of peritoneal dialysis fluids (PDF) that contain glucose degradation products (GDP) generates advanced glycation end-products (AGE) within the peritoneal cavity. It is unknown whether peritoneal damage is causally related to AGE-receptor for AGE (RAGE) interaction. The effects of PDF were compared with different amounts of GDP on morphologic changes of the peritoneal membrane in 48 wild-type (WT) and 48 RAGE-deficient mice. PDF (1 ml) were instilled twice daily over a period of 12 wk. Groups with eight animals each received no manipulation (sham); sham instillation (sham i.p.); or filter-sterilized, glucose-free, conventional low GDP- or high GDP PDF. In vitro (generation of AGE fluorescence in PDF) and in vivo (immunohistochemistry for carboxymethyllysine), a GDP-dependent increase of AGE formation occurred. Inflammation and neoangiogenesis were augmented in WT mice that were treated with high GDP accompanied by upregulation of CD3+ T cells, increased NF-kappaB binding activity, increased lectin, and vascular endothelial growth factor expression. Furthermore, pronounced submesothelial fibrosis was found with increased expression of TGF-beta1. Exposure to low GDP resulted in only mild inflammation and neoangiogenesis (compared with sham i.p.) and no fibrosis in WT mice. The findings in WT contrasted with those in RAGE-deficient mice, which showed no increased inflammation (CD3+ T cells and NF-kappaB binding activity), neoangiogenesis (by lectin and vascular endothelial growth factor expression), or fibrosis (expression of TGF-beta1) after long-term exposure to GDP-containing PDF. Peritoneal damage by GDP in PDF is dependent at least in part on AGE-RAGE interaction.
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ABSTRACT: A number of bacterial cytokine-inducing substances (CIS) such as lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and exotoxins have been detected in dialysate and may contribute to inflammation in hemodialysis patients. Short DNA fragments, oligodeoxynucleotides (ODN) of 6 to 20 nucleotides, are able to bind to Toll-like receptors and are stimulatory on immune cells. ODN induce natural killer cell activity and induce IFN-gamma, TNF-alpha, and IL-6 from mononuclear cells. The presence of ODN in dialysate samples and bacterial cultures was investigated. ODN were extracted from fluids by adsorption to reverse-phase columns. ODN were detected in 18 of 20 investigated dialysate samples, in eight of 10 reverse-osmosis water samples, and in all cultures from various bacterial strains. The presence of bacterial DNA in dialysate was confirmed by PCR specific for bacterial tRNA gene sequences. Saline for intravenous use contained 0.02 +/- 0.01 microg/ml DNA, dialysate samples contained 0.28 +/- 0.02 microg/ml, and Pseudomonas cultures contained 1.0 +/- 0.03 microg/ml DNA. ODN from bacterial cultures were only partially removed by ultrafiltration and were able to diffuse through regular high-flux dialyzer membranes. Synthetic cytosine-guanosine dinucleotide-containing ODN were able to induce IL-6 in human mononuclear cells. It is concluded that short bacterial-derived DNA fragments are present in clinically used fluids, e.g., dialysate. These fragments are of sufficient small size to pass through dialyzer membranes. Bacterial DNA fragments may be an overlooked factor contributing to inflammation in hemodialysis patients.
Article: Glorieux G, Helling R, Henle T, et al: In vitro evidence for immune activating effect of specific AGE structures retained in uremia[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) have been identified to be accumulated in blood and tissues of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). AGEs have been shown to modulate immune competent cell activities and in this way they may contribute to the progression of atherosclerosis. All studies in this context have been performed, however, with generated mix of glycation compounds, and not with structures similar to those encountered in uremia. In the present study, the immunologic effect of specific AGE compounds, known to be retained in uremia, has been evaluated. Four albumin preparations, modified chemically at lysine or arginine residues, respectively, to contain N-epsilon-carboxymethyllysine (CML albumin), N-epsilon-carboxyethyllysine (CEL albumin), glyoxal-induced imidazolinones (Arg I albumin) or methylglyoxal-induced imidazolinones (Arg II albumin) were applied. Their effect on chemiluminescence production, CD14 expression, and the DNA synthesis of calcitriol-differentiated HL-60 (monocyte/macrophage phenotype) was studied. The phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA)-stimulated chemiluminescence production of the calcitriol differentiated HL-60 cells was enhanced in the presence of CEL albumin (44.1 +/- 18.5 vs. 64.7 +/- 28.1 counts 10(3)/30 min) (P < 0.05), Arg I albumin (46.4 +/- 18.8 vs. 66.1 +/- 32.6 counts 10(3)/30 min) (P < 0.05) and CML albumin (41.9 +/- 25.5 vs. 60.9 +/- 5.5 counts 10(3)/30 min) (P= 0.0625) pointing to an increase in free radical production. The latter AGE compounds also significantly increased the calcitriol-induced CD14 expression on HL-60 cells (1675 +/- 796 vs. 2075 +/- 1044; 768 +/- 143 vs. 890 +/- 150; 647 +/- 63 vs. 716 +/- 69 mean fluorescence intensity) (P < 0.05, respectively) pointing to an increase in expression of the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) receptor. Finally, the DNA synthesis of the calcitriol-differentiated HL-60 cells was enhanced in the presence of Arg I albumin [34.5 +/- 4.6 vs. 27.7 +/- 9.7% 5-bromo-2'-deoxyuridine (BrdU)-positive cells] (P < 0.05) resulting in an increased cell proliferation. Genuine AGE compounds, as they are encountered in the uremic condition, activate leukocyte response, and hence could play a role in uremia related atherogenesis.
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ABSTRACT: The albumin serum level is one of the most important nutritional indices and is directly correlated to the uremic patient's hemodialysis outcome. One of the factors that can interfere with protein metabolism is the possible loss of albumin through the dialysis membrane that can contribute to keeping levels chronically low, especially for high-flux convective treatments requiring high permeability membranes and the removal of high volumes of plasma water. Twenty stable patients undergoing chronic renal replacement therapy for at least 3 months were included. Each patient performed four hemofiltration treatments, 2 in post-dilution and 2 in pre-dilution (post-D, pre-D) with a polyamide membrane (Poliflux, 2.1 m2). The amount of albumin found in the ultrafiltrate was 2.9 +/- 1.5 g in post-D and 1.7 +/- 0.8 g in pre-D (p < 0.01). Albumin loss during online HF was lower than 3 g per treatment, and significantly lower in pre-D than in post-D. Furthermore, we observed a correlation between the transmembrane pressure and the albumin loss in both techniques, but with different slopes (y = 0.351x - 10.014 in post-dilution and y = 0.0639x + 8.2403 in pre-dilution; p = 0.01): the same transmembrane pressure determines larger albumin losses in post-dilution than in pre-dilution. Convective treatments that utilize high exchange volume can be performed with no risk of a significant albumin loss, particularly in pre-D where the proteic component's contact with the dialysis membrane is lower. In post-dilution the transmembrane pressure is a relevant factor in determining the protein loss.
Article: Prolonged Catheter Survival in Intermittent Hemodialysis Using a Less Thrombogenic Micropatterned Polymer Modification[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Adequate vascular access is a major prerequisite for hemodialysis treatment. Catheter related complications, in particular thrombus formation, are frequent, difficult to handle, and cost intensive. We investigated whether a new surface modified catheter containing a microdomain structure is beneficial for catheter survival. Surface thrombogenicity of standard double lumen catheters (STD-DC) and surface modified film-coated domain structured double lumen catheters (FCDS-DC) consisting of a novel reactive polyurethane copolymer coating was assessed by measurement of thrombinantithrombin (TAT) III complex in vitro. Furthermore, in a randomized observational study with 20 patients on hemodialysis, we analyzed catheter survival of either STD-DC (GamCath GDK 11 French, length 12.5 or 15 cm) or FCDS-DC (GamCath Dolphin GDK 11 French, length 12.5 or 15 cm). Catheter care protocol was identical, and dialysis treatment parameters were kept constant in both groups. In vitro measured surface thrombogenicity was reduced in the modified catheter compared with standard catheter. The clinical investigation revealed that both number of days before catheter removal according to clinical requirements and number of treatments per catheter were significantly higher with the modified catheter as compared with the standard catheter (14.5 vs. 10.3 days; 7 vs. 4 treatments; p < 0.03, Fisher-Yates test). Micropatterned surface coating with a polyurethane polymer significantly increased catheter survival and the number of treatments per catheter.
Article: European Uremic Toxin Work Group (EUTox): Review on uremic toxins: Classification, concentration, and interindividual variability[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The choice of the correct concentration of potential uremic toxins for in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo experiments remains a major area of concern; errors at this level might result in incorrect decisions regarding therpeutic correction of uremia and related clinical complications. An encyclopedic list of uremic retention solutes was composed, containing their mean normal concentration (CN), their highest mean/median uremic concentration (CU), their highest concentration ever reported in uremia (CMAX), and their molecular weight. A literature search of 857 publications on uremic toxicity resulted in the selection of data reported in 55 publications on 90 compounds, published between 1968 and 2002. For all compounds, CU and/or CMAX exceeded CN. Molecular weight was lower than 500 D for 68 compounds; of the remaining 22 middle molecules, 12 exceeded 12,000 D. CU ranged from 32.0 ng/L (methionine-enkephalin) up to 2.3 g/L (urea). CU in the ng/L range was found especially for the middle molecules (10/22; 45.5%), compared with 2/68 (2.9%) for a molecular weight <500 D (P < 0.002). Twenty-five solutes (27.8%) were protein bound. Most of them had a molecular weight <500 D except for leptin and retinol-binding protein. The ratio CU/CN, an index of the concentration range over which toxicity is exerted, exceeded 15 in the case of 20 compounds. The highest values were registered for several guanidines, protein-bound compounds, and middle molecules, to a large extent compounds with known toxicity. A ratio of CMAX/CU <4, pointing to a Gaussian distribution, was found for the majority of the compounds (74/90; 82%). For some compounds, however, this ratio largely exceeded 4 [e.g., for leptin (6.81) or indole-3-acetic acid (10.37)], pointing to other influencing factors than renal function, such as gender, genetic predisposition, proteolytic breakdown, posttranslation modification, general condition, or nutritional status. Concentrations of retention solutes in uremia vary over a broad range, from nanograms per liter to grams per liter. Low concentrations are found especially for the middle molecules. A substantial number of molecules are protein bound and/or middle molecules, and many of these exert toxicity and are characterized by a high range of toxic over normal concentration (CU/CN ratio). Hence, uremic retention is a complex problem that concerns many more solutes than the current markers of urea and creatinine alone. This list provides a basis for systematic analytic approaches to map the relative importance of the enlisted families of toxins.
Article: Advanced Glycation End Products in Hemodialyzed Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Correlate with Leptin and Leptin/Body Fat Ratio[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and other carbonyl and oxidative stress compounds are supposed to play a critical role in the pathogenesis of several diseases and their complications, i.e., diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy, atherosclerosis, and chronic renal failure. In the present investigation, we were interested in the relationship of AGEs in plasma to other prominent factors in the patients on chronic hemodialysis treatment-27 patients with diabetes mellitus, 35 patients without diabetes mellitus. AGE-group reactivity was estimated using a spectrofluorometric method (excitation 350 nm, emission 430 nm) and is expressed in arbitrary units (AU). We found significantly higher AGEs levels in diabetics than in non-diabetics on regular hemodialysis treatment both before (2.7 +/- 0.7 x 10(4) AU vs. 2.2 +/- 0.6 x 10(4) AU, p < 0.001) and after the dialysis session (2.3 +/- 0.5 x 10(4) AU vs. 1.8 +/- 0.7 x 10(4) AU, p < 0.005). AGEs were significantly reduced during hemodialysis in both groups of patients--by 15.4% in the diabetic go (p < 0.001) and by 17.3% in non-diabetics (p < 0.005). In the patients with diabetes mellitus, AGEs did not correlate with parameters of the glucose metabolism correction (blood glucose, HbA1c). We observed a significant correlation between AGEs and leptin (r = 0.48, p < 0.05) as well as the leptin/body fat ratio (r = 0.56, p < 0.05) only in hemodialyzed patients with diabetes mellitus. These findings suggest more detailed studies to identify the molecular links between carbonyl stress, i.e., advanced glycation end products, and leptin metabolism, sign of microinflammation and hypertension.
Article: Expression Patterns of the Lipopolysaccharide Receptor CD14, and the FC?? Receptors CD16 and CD64 on Polymorphonuclear Neutrophils: Data from Patients with Severe Bacterial Infections and Lipopolysaccharide-Exposed Cells[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
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ABSTRACT: Glucose degradation products (GDP) are generated in peritoneal dialysis (PD) fluid during heat sterilization and storage. They are thought to adversely affect the peritoneal membrane. The fate of GDP within the peritoneal cavity has not been well characterized. A clinical study was designed to determine (1). whether during the dwell in the peritoneal cavity GDP concentration decreases in the PD fluid as assessed by ex vivo formation of AGE; (2). whether exposure to GDP-containing PD fluids increases plasma fluorescence (as an index of plasma AGE concentration) as well as plasma carboxymethyllysine (CML) concentration; and (3). whether exposure to GDP-containing PD fluids adversely affects glycoprotein CA 125 concentration. A two-group crossover design was adopted comprising two consecutive observation periods of eight weeks each. Stable PD patients were exposed in random order either to conventional PD fluid (heat sterilized at pH 5.5) and subsequently to PD test fluid (or the 2 fluids in reverse order). The PD test fluid was sterilized using a multicompartment bag system separating highly concentrated glucose at pH 3 from the buffer solution. Conventional and test fluids differed with respect to concentrations of GDP, that is, 3-deoxyglucosone (118 vs. 12.3 micromol/L), methylglyoxal (5.3 micromol/L vs. below detection threshold), 3, 4-dideoxyglucosone-3-ene (10 micromol/L vs. below detection threshold) and acetaldehyde (226 vs. <1 micromol/L). The following results were obtained. First, methylglyoxal disappeared completely as early as two hours after intraperitoneal instillation of conventional PD fluid. Second, when spent conventional dialysate was recovered after a two hour and particularly an eight hour dwell and subsequently incubated ex vivo with 40 mg of human serum albumin, there was a continuous decrease of AGE-forming capacity, that is, less generation of fluorescence (AGE) and pyrraline (non-fluorescent Amadori product), and an increase of advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP) in the spent dialysate. Third, plasma fluorescence (exc. 350/em. 430 nm) as an index of circulating AGE compounds as well as plasma CML concentrations were significantly higher in the conventional PD fluid period versus low GDP PD fluid period. Fourth, CA 125 concentrations in spent dialysate were higher during the low GDP PD fluid period compared to the conventional PD fluid period. Conventional PD fluid undergoes modifications during intraperitoneal dwell with a loss of AGE forming capacity, suggesting breakdown, precipitation or resorption of GDP in vivo. This is accompanied by an increase in plasma AGE compounds.
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agnostic is someone who neither believes nor disbelieves in the existence of a deity or deities, whereas a theist and an atheist believe and disbelieve, respectively.
[edit] Strong agnosticismGoing by several titles, including "strong," "hard," "closed" and "permanent," strong agnosticism states that there is no way to answer the question "does God exist?" and further that that, there never will be. It's kind of ironic that something developed to avoid a faith position would state such a thing as a clarifying remark, as should it turn out to be wrong there would have to be some serious goalpost moving to be done! This is similar the belief held by most people who think science should keep it's filthy nose out of religious matters.
[edit] Weak agnosticismThat strong agnosticism also goes by the name "permanent" this should be a clue as to what the weak form is; that is, in principle, the question of God's existence is solvable and evidence can be sought. While this isn't synonymous with God's existence definitely being knowable, it has an open mind as to whether we could figure it out. This is almost like being agnostic about being agnostic.


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Model of Panther III, or E-79 from panzerfront. I have mabe some improvements, especially on shape of turret and exaust system, that was no way near E-Serie. I kinda would like to see this tank IRL... it's... beautifull...
Again, no textures.
Again, no textures.
Its awesome!!!!!! Is the 3d model available for download?
The"Panzer Front'' E-79,Only yours is Better.
What program did u use to make that?
Rhinoceros. I still don't know how to add textures. I kinda learned it all by myself...
Cool thank u, oh and u play World of Tanks right?
Oh, sure I do. I actually found remodel, that can make E-50 look like this. That's why I started to grind german mediums
lol that sounds like fun, oh what is ur highest tier in world of tanks and what is ur username to?
I know its a pnather but it looks almost like a tiger II. Awsome!
That's an effective feline MBT!
I love the look of it.
Great concept for a modern german pre-Panther era tank (50s), best I've ever seen. Very modern, but still clearly coming from Panther design and identifiable as such.
Many Kudos for this, should get much more comments and favs.
Many Kudos for this, should get much more comments and favs.
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Nina Smith, my Giant Schnauzer character. I made her many, many months ago but never got done a proper drawing of her until now.
She's a two-star U.S. Army General in her late 40's. Divorced with no kids and she's happy with that. Unlike other women of her breed she doesn't care about shortening the fur on her muzzle, so she's nearly always mistaken as a man. It never offends her though, she likes it in a way. Her appearance reduces the chance of being prejudged like a woman might be in the military.
Also, she's kicked Lecter in the balls. How can you not like her, knowing that?
She's so cute and pretty even with her beardstache XD
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It is one of my few dreams to kick Lecter where it truly hurts.
just want to throw this out here... I fucken love this character. that will be all
XD The title. i love her so much.
This is so cool, i love anthropomorphised animals in drawings, idk why...kinda random really - BUT this is awesome Are these individual drawings or from a comic you're creating?
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She's wicked awesome.
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Oooh. Nice character. She's pretty cool.
pretty interesting design for one of your characters,especially with that muzzle on her face could really throw off someone,I find that pretty neat
I love her design. Especially the "mustache" part. I think it makes her very unique. XD
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Aww man, she's one of my favorite characters now.
she looks cool, but i'm always confused by the beard when i see female schnauzer anthros
Haha! So this is what she looked like, huh? I love it! XD
this is definately my kind of woman
YOU GO gIRL
I LOVE HER. she's badass.
Military, AND kicked that jackass in the balls! As the Sioux would say, she's a "manly-hearted" woman! About people mistaking her for a man, you've succeeded. How's the story coming?
When I saw the image, i got the same reaction of your title... Akward moment that im kind of use to it ^^
Same here.
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Late night, no sleep, tired, didn't think. I am always paranoid if I say the wrong thing, or if I misunderstand something. Then I start questioning if I understand, and I worry more etc. and I thought you meant people give you the same reaction of the title. Yeah...it's confusing. Best if we let be.
Her expression is perfect! xD
I love her little mustache though. Hng, schnauzers. <3
Oh I like her! I love her design and love the fact that she did that LOL
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Way to go nina xD
I love this sketchy style, and how you drew her face <3
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Henry, Prince of Wales
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2 in. x 1 5/8 in. (51 mm x 41 mm) oval
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- Henry, Prince of Wales (1594-1612), Eldest son of James I. Sitter in 42 portraits.
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No, that's the NSA.
It certainly seems to be the case. The CIA has always appeared to be a shadowy entity. One that answers to no one. Including the President.

In the upcoming Captain America film, the secret organization he works for seems to play by it's own rules. So the film is about him rebelling against the organization.

The film is kind of a social commentary on this particular subject matter.
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Are you just noticing that, where the hell you been for 30 years, that's only a miniscule portion of out of control government.
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We had Golden Retrievers who prefered my Mum's fruitcake to bones! The mother also used to pick blackberries from the bushes.
Bjay, I gather your muscles are paying you back for yesterday's efforts? Take care.
I went to TC & collected the curtains for daughter. Had my usual coffee & a little bit of retail therapy using vouchers, so didnt cost much at all.
Bunny, ignore him. J.
Begonia- Book says leaf cuttings root easily, so rooting powder probably not nec. They can also be divided at repotting time. J.
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So if I put my gliadiolus in pots, can they be left outside in the pots over winter? If not, how about in the garage? There's no light in there whatsoever, but I guess that doesn't matter for dormant bulbs.....?
So if I put my gliadiolus in pots, can they be left outside in the pots over winter? If not, how about in the garage? There's no light in there whatsoever, but I guess that doesn't matter for dormant bulbs.....?
The garage should be fine for winter storage, as long as it doesnt get really cold in there. A covering of fleece/old net curtain should help if the winter arctic. I'd wait until all the leaves have finally died off before storage- if you cut them back too soon the food store in the corms could be reduced & so result in less growth/flowers the following yr. BTW I'd either repot every yr or at least replace the top couple of inches of compost in the pot in the following spring. J.
Hi Ma, I'd find out the cost of 'getting a man in' with that amount of 'lawn'. I know that Helen Yemm in The Telegraph finally admitted she gave in & has found a session of regular lawn treatments has really paid off.
Worst job I was going to say tossing compost, but no, that I rather enjoy. Get absolutely filthy & sweaty & eventually have several bags of my compost that gets used for all sorts nowadays. Who's bright idea, not, was it to site mine under/near trees? The roots then find their way into the bottom of the bins & you can never get all of the stuff out because it's so compacted. Dont enjoy seiving it though- makes my back really ache- so dont do it regularly unless I absolutely need to.
Best job- sitting out there on a sunny day, plus a good book & occasionally nipping into the borders to tweak/remove something. J.
Ooh, peanut butter & jam butties... I've had a veggie wrap for mine, with an Eccles cake to follow.
More paperwork sorting awaits, but I need to book Tesco for next week & try, again, to get through to boiler manufacturer to get a visit organised. I've just about got used to the early wake up 'whistle', but I wish it didnt.........
Resume Geoff? J.
Wet & increasingly windy here in Manchester. About 6-7C out there now.
If tomorrow is dry(er) I may, then may not, done wellies & waterproof gloves to finish cutting back the dead herbaceous at daughter's house. We're not totally sure yet what surprises await her, but time will tell. J.
I now always grow my dahlias in big pots. They just dont survive the slimey army in my soil.
Agree, biggest pot with good compost- JI3 type- plus food pellets/regular feeding over the season. Water gel added to the comopst at planting time too stops potential drying out- even in a season such as last yr.
Get supports in place fairly quickly otherwise a strong wind can do damage before you realise.
I dont have too many earwig problems, but do find some varieties are more suceptible to slug attack than others, even in the pots. I use copper tape/strips around the pot/plant stem of those I really wouldnt want to lose.
Mine are now starting off in the house- some on a sill, others in front of the patio windows. Any MP compost fine for that & yes, you'll need to repot a couple of times for the biggest flowered/tallest varieties. J.
Peace around here again. Daughter gone home with a loaded up car, washing up done, boiler being good- dont hold your breath- & I shall sit on sofa, clutching remote continuing with 'the box sort out'.
Must remind OH about his cars' MOT/service.
Right, off to continue with sorting. J.
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It ended up sleeting out there & now it's raining steadily again. No seeds sown, but 3 big bags of shredded paper now under staging in greenhouse.
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'Top Chef' Star Hosts 'First Bites Bash'
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There's still hope that a Chicagoan will win this season's Top Chef, making him or her the second local chef to earn that honor.
But in the meantime, we've still got Stephanie Izard, who's not only the only Chicago winner, but also the only female winner of Bravo's competitive chef show. The star chef of Girl & the Goat is also known for her tireless efforts to help raise money for worthy organizations like Greater Chicago Food Depository, so it's no surprise that she signed on to host the first-ever First Bites Bash.
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Just got this email from Paul McGee, the master mixologist at The Whistler:
"After three and a half years at The Whistler, I am moving on to an exciting new project with RJ and Jerrod Melman. My partners at The Whistler, Robert Brenner and Billy Helmkamp, remain great friends, and the wonderful and extremely capable staff of The Whistler will continue the great work we've done together since the beginning. My time behind the bar there will end on February 1st, with the final installment of our Book Club Series.
"Thank you so much for your support over the years, and I am looking forward to keeping you updated with the details of my next adventure. While you may not be able to find me behind a bar for the next few months, I'll be keeping my blog updated with my activities and whereabouts."
Sounds to me like he'll be in charge of the cocktail program at this upcoming Melman spot.
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Chicago Restaurant Week(s) Return!
Brace yourself.
A slew of local restaurants are set to participate this winter in a number of events meant to celebrate Chicago's vibrant dining scene.
First up is West Town's first-ever Dining Around event, happening Jan. 15-mid-March. Popular Near West Side spots like Arami, Leopold and Ruxbin will add special dishes to their menus and diners get "passports" to track their eating adventures. They'll be able to use the passports for special dining deals in the future.
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