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Lin, A.; De Backer, J.; Quatannens, D.; Cuypers, B.; Verswyvel, H.; De La Hoz, E.C.; Ribbens, B.; Siozopoulou, V.; Van Audenaerde, J.; Marcq, E.; Lardon, F.; Laukens, K.; Vanlanduit, S.; Smits, E.; Bogaerts, A. |
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The effect of local non‐thermal plasma therapy on the<scp>cancer‐immunity</scp>cycle in a melanoma mouse model |
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University Hospital Antwerp |
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2022 |
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Bioengineering & Translational Medicine |
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Bioengineering & Transla Med |
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University Hospital Antwerp; A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; Engineering sciences. Technology; ADReM Data Lab (ADReM); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); Center for Oncological Research (CORE); Proteinscience, proteomics and epigenetic signaling (PPES) |
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Melanoma remains a deadly cancer despite significant advances in immune checkpoint blockade and targeted therapies. The incidence of melanoma is also growing worldwide, which highlights the need for novel treatment options and strategic combination of therapies. Here, we investigate non-thermal plasma (NTP), an ionized gas, as a promising, therapeutic option. In a melanoma mouse model, direct treatment of tumors with NTP results in reduced tumor burden and prolonged survival. Physical characterization of NTP treatment in situ reveals the deposited NTP energy and temperature associated with therapy response, and whole transcriptome analysis of the tumor identified several modulated pathways. NTP treatment also enhances the cancer-immunity cycle, as immune cells in both the tumor and tumor-draining lymph nodes appear more stimulated to perform their anti-cancer functions. Thus, our data suggest that local NTP therapy stimulates systemic, anti-cancer immunity. We discuss, in detail, how these fundamental insights will help direct the translation of NTP technology into the clinic and inform rational combination strategies to address the challenges in melanoma therapy. |
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2022-04-21 |
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Vlaamse regering, 1S67621N 1S76421N G044420N 12S9221N 12S9218N ; The authors would like to thank and acknowledge Christophe Hermans, Ho Wa Lau, and Hilde Lambrechts for their help with sectioning and preparing the IHC slides. The authors would also like to thank Dani Banner for designing the ergonomic NTP applicator handle and Hasan Baysal for 3D printing the pieces used in this experiment. We would also like to thank several patrons, as part of this research was funded by donations from different donors, including Dedert Schilde vzw, Mr Willy Floren, and the Vereycken family. Some of the resources and services used in this work were provided by the VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center) The data that support the findings of this study are available from the Flemish Government. The FWO fellowships and grants that funded this work also include: 12S9218N (Abraham Lin), 12S9221N (Abraham Lin), G044420N (Abraham Lin, Annemie Bogaert, and Steve Vanlanduit), 1S76421N (Delphine Quatannens), and 1S67621N (Hanne Verswyvel). Figure 7 was created with BioRender.com. |
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De Backer, A.; De Wael, A.; Gonnissen, J.; Martinez, G.T.; Béché, A.; MacArthur, K.E.; Jones, L.; Nellist, P.D.; Van Aert, S. |
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Quantitative annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy for nanoparticle atom-counting: What are the limits? |
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2015 |
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Journal of physics : conference series |
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644 |
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012034 |
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Quantitative atomic resolution annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (ADF STEM) has become a powerful technique for nanoparticle atom-counting. However, a lot of nanoparticles provide a severe characterisation challenge because of their limited size and beam sensitivity. Therefore, quantitative ADF STEM may greatly benefit from statistical detection theory in order to optimise the instrumental microscope settings such that the incoming electron dose can be kept as low as possible whilst still retaining single-atom precision. The principles of detection theory are used to quantify the probability of error for atom-counting. This enables us to decide between different image performance measures and to optimise the experimental detector settings for atom-counting in ADF STEM in an objective manner. To demonstrate this, ADF STEM imaging of an industrial catalyst has been conducted using the near-optimal detector settings. For this experiment, we discussed the limits for atom-counting diagnosed by combining a thorough statistical method and detailed image simulations. |
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2015-10-13 |
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Electron Microscopy and Analysis Group Conference (EMAG), JUN 02-JUL 02, 2015, Manchester, ENGLAND |
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The authors acknowledge financial support from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) through project funding (G.0368.15N, G.0369.15N, and G.0374.15N) and a PhD research grant to A De Backer. The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Union Seventh Framework Programme under Grant Agreement 312483 – ESTEEM2 (Integrated Infrastructure Initiative-I3), ERC Starting Grant 278510 Vortex, and the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/K032518/1). The authors acknowledge Johnson-Matthey for providing the sample and PhD funding to K E MacArthur. A Rosenauer is acknowledged for providing the STEMsim program.; esteem2jra2; ECASJO; |
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De Backer, A.; van den Bos, K.H.W.; Van den Broek, W.; Sijbers, J.; Van Aert, S. |
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StatSTEM: An efficient program for accurate and precise model-based quantification of atomic resolution electron microscopy images |
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2017 |
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Journal of physics : conference series
T2 – Electron Microscopy and Analysis Group Conference 2017 (EMAG2017), 3-6 July 2017, Manchester, UK |
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J. Phys.: Conf. Ser. |
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An efficient model-based estimation algorithm is introduced in order to quantify the atomic column positions and intensities from atomic resolution (scanning) transmission electron microscopy ((S)TEM) images. This algorithm uses the least squares estimator on image segments containing individual columns fully accounting for the overlap between neighbouring columns, enabling the analysis of a large field of view. For this algorithm, the accuracy and precision with which measurements for the atomic column positions and scattering cross-sections from annular dark field (ADF) STEM images can be estimated, is investigated. The highest attainable precision is reached even for low dose images. Furthermore, advantages of the model- based approach taking into account overlap between neighbouring columns are highlighted. To provide end-users this well-established quantification method, a user friendly program, StatSTEM, is developed which is freely available under a GNU public license. |
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2017-10-16 |
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The authors acknowledge nancial support from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) through project funding (G.0374.13N, G.0368.15N, G.0369.15N, WO.010.16N) and a PhD research grant to K H W van den Bos, and a postdoctoral research grant to A De Backer. The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Union Seventh Framework Programme under Grant Agreement 312483 – ESTEEM2 (Integrated Infrastructure Initiative-I3). A Rosenauer is acknowledged for providing the STEMsim program. |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:147188 |
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Goris, B.; De Beenhouwer, J.; de Backer, A.; Zanaga, D.; Batenburg, J.; Sanchez-Iglesias, A.; Liz-Marzan, L.; Van Aert, S.; Sijbers, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bals, S. |
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Investigating lattice strain in Au nanodecahedrons |
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2016 |
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Verhulst, S.L.; de Backer, J.; Van Gaal, L.; de Backer, W.; Desager, K. |
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Adenotonsillectomy as first-line treatment for sleep-disordered breathing in obese children |
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American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine |
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Am J Resp Crit Care |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:68864 |
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de Backer, W.; Vos, W.; Van Holsbeke, C.; Vinchurkar, S.; Claes, R.; Hufkens, A.; Parizel, P.M.; Bedert, L.; de Backer, J. |
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The effect of roflumilast in addition to LABA/LAMA/ICS treatment in COPD patients |
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2014 |
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European Respiratory Journal |
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Eur Respir J |
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527-529 |
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L1 Letter to the editor; Biophysics and Biomedical Physics; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Antwerp Surgical Training, Anatomy and Research Centre (ASTARC); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP) |
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10.569 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117335 |
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de Backer, J.; Vanderveken, O.; Vos, W.; Devolder, A.; Verhulst, S.; Verbraecken, J. |
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Functional imaging to predict treatment success of mandibular advancement devices in sleep-disordered breathing |
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Parizel, P.M.; Corthouts, B.; Snoeckx, A.; de Backer, J.; de Backer, W. |
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Klinische semiologie en radiologie |
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Fatermans, J.; de Backer, A.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S. |
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Atom column detection |
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2021 |
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Advances in imaging and electron physics
T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics |
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By combining statistical parameter estimation and model-order selection using a Bayesian framework, the maximum a posteriori (MAP) probability rule is proposed in this chapter as an objective and quantitative method to detect atom columns from high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy (HRSTEM) images. The validity and usefulness of this approach is demonstrated to both simulated and experimental annular dark-field (ADF) STEM images, but also to simultaneously acquired annular bright-field (ABF) and ADF STEM image data. |
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ERC Consolidator project funded by the European Union grant #770887 Picometrics |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:177531 |
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de Backer, A.; Fatermans, J.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S. |
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Atom counting |
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Advances in imaging and electron physics
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In this chapter, a statistical model-based method to count the number of atoms of monotype crystalline nanostructures from high-resolution annular dark-field (ADF) scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) images is discussed in detail together with a thorough study on the possibilities and inherent limitations. We show that this method can be applied to nanocrystals of arbitrary shape, size, and atom type. The validity of the atom-counting results is confirmed by means of detailed image simulations and it is shown that the high sensitivity of our method enables us to count atoms with single atom sensitivity. |
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de Backer, A.; Fatermans, J.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S. |
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Efficient fitting algorithm |
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Advances in imaging and electron physics
T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics |
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An efficient model-based estimation algorithm is introduced to quantify the atomic column positions and intensities from atomic-resolution (scanning) transmission electron microscopy ((S)TEM) images. This algorithm uses the least squares estimator on image segments containing individual columns fully accounting for overlap between neighboring columns, enabling the analysis of a large field of view. To provide end-users with this well-established quantification method, a user friendly program, StatSTEM, is developed which is freely available under a GNU public license. In this chapter, this efficient algorithm is applied to three different nanostructures for which the analysis of a large field of view is required. |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:177528 |
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de Backer, A.; Fatermans, J.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S. |
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General conclusions and future perspectives |
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2021 |
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Advances in imaging and electron physics
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This chapter provides an overview of statistical and quantitative methodologies that have pushed (scanning) transmission electron microscopy ((S)TEM) toward accurate and precise measurements of unknown structure parameters for understanding the relation between the structure of a material and its properties. Hereby, statistical parameter estimation theory has extensively been used which enabled not only measuring atomic column positions, but also quantifying the number of atoms, and detecting atomic columns as accurately and precisely as possible from experimental images. As a general conclusion, it can be stated that advanced statistical techniques are ideal tools to perform quantitative electron microscopy at the atomic scale. In the future, statistical methods will continue to be developed and novel quantification procedures will open up new possibilities for studying material structures at the atomic scale. |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:177533 |
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Fatermans, J.; de Backer, A.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S. |
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Image-quality evaluation and model selection with maximum a posteriori probability |
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2021 |
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Advances in imaging and electron physics
T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics |
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The maximum a posteriori (MAP) probability rule for atom column detection can also be used as a tool to evaluate the relation between scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) image quality and atom detectability. In this chapter, a new image-quality measure is proposed that correlates well with atom detectability, namely the integrated contrast-to-noise ratio (ICNR). Furthermore, the working principle of the MAP probability rule is described in detail showing a close relation to the principles of model-selection methods. |
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978-0-12-824607-8; 1076-5670 |
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ERC Consolidator project funded by the European Union grant #770887 Picometrics |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:177532 |
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de Backer, A.; Fatermans, J.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S. |
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Introduction |
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2021 |
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Advances in imaging and electron physics
T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics |
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978-0-12-824607-8; 1076-5670 |
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ERC Consolidator project funded by the European Union grant #770887 Picometrics |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:177525 |
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de Backer, A.; Fatermans, J.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S. |
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Optimal experiment design for nanoparticle atom counting from ADF STEM images |
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2021 |
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Advances in imaging and electron physics
T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics |
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145-175 |
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In this chapter, the principles of detection theory are used to quantify the probability of error for atom counting from high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy (HRSTEM) images. Binary and multiple hypothesis testing have been investigated in order to determine the limits to the precision with which the number of atoms in a projected atomic column can be estimated. The probability of error has been calculated when using STEM images, scattering cross-sections or peak intensities as a criterion to count atoms. Based on this analysis, we conclude that scattering cross-sections perform almost equally well as images and perform better than peak intensities. Furthermore, the optimal STEM detector design can be derived for atom counting using the expression of the probability of error. We show that for very thin objects the low-angle annular dark-field (LAADF) regime is optimal and that for thicker objects the optimal inner detector angle increases. |
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978-0-12-824607-8; 1076-5670 |
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ERC Consolidator project funded by the European Union grant #770887 Picometrics |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:177530 |
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6785 |
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de Backer, A.; Fatermans, J.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S. |
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Statistical parameter estimation theory : principles and simulation studies |
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2021 |
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Advances in imaging and electron physics
T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics |
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In this chapter, the principles of statistical parameter estimation theory for a quantitative analysis of atomic-resolution electron microscopy images are introduced. Within this framework, electron microscopy images are described by a parametric statistical model. Here, parametric models are introduced for different types of electron microscopy images: reconstructed exit waves, annular dark-field (ADF) scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) images, and simultaneously acquired ADF and annular bright-field (ABF) STEM images. Furthermore, the Cramér-Rao lower bound (CRLB) is introduced, i.e. a theoretical lower bound on the variance of any unbiased estimator. This CRLB is used to quantify the precision of the structure parameters of interest, such as the atomic column positions and the integrated atomic column intensities. |
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978-0-12-824607-8; 1076-5670 |
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ERC Consolidator project funded by the European Union grant #770887 Picometrics |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:177527 |
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6788 |
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de Backer, A. |
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Quantitative atomic resolution electron microscopy using advanced statistical techniques |
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2015 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:125636 |
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2747 |
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De Backer, J. |
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The versatile nature of cytoglobin, the Swiss army knife among globins, with a preference for oxidative stress |
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2023 |
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Doctoral thesis; Pharmacology. Therapy; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); Proteinscience, proteomics and epigenetic signaling (PPES) |
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Since its discovery 20 years ago, many studies have been performed to gain insight into the functional role of cytoglobin (Cygb). However, Cygb has been proven to be a promiscuous protein. Yet, there is a consensus that Cygb is a cytoprotective protein involved in redox homeostasis. CYGB is a ubiquitously expressed hexacoordinated globin that is highly expressed in melanocytes and is often found to be downregulated during melanocyte-to-melanoma transition. In Chapter III, we investigated the molecular mechanism through which CYGB could be involved in redox regulation. Here, we showed that CYGB contains two redox-sensitive cysteine residues and that the formation of an intramolecular disulfide bridge resulted in the heme group becoming more accessible to external ligands. This supports the hypothesis that Cys38 and Cys83 serve as sensitive redox sensors. In Chapter IV we showed that CYGB mRNA and protein levels were elevated upon exposure to hypoxia. Interestingly, this upregulation was most likely HIF-2α-dependent. We propose that in melanoma, HIF-2α, rather than HIF-1α, positively regulates CYGB under hypoxic conditions in a cell type specific way. In Chapter V, the cytotoxic effect of indirect NTP treatment in two melanoma cell lines with divergent endogenous CYGB expression levels was investigated. We confirmed that NTP endows cytotoxicity that induces cell death through apoptosis and that this was mediated through the production of ROS. Moreover, we showed that CYGB protects melanoma cells from ROS-induced apoptosis by the scavenging of ROS. Interestingly, CYGB expression influenced the expression of NRF2 and HO-1. We identified the lncRNA MEG3 as a possible mechanism through which NRF2 expression and its downstream target HO-1 can be regulated by CYGB. In chapter VI, increased basal ROS levels and higher degree of lipid peroxidation upon RSL3 treatment contributed to the increased sensitivity of CYGB knockdown G361 cells to ferroptosis. Furthermore, transcriptome analysis demonstrates the enrichment of multiple cancer malignancy pathways upon CYGB knockdown, supporting a tumor-suppressive role for CYGB. Remarkably, CYGB expression regulation was identified as a critical determinant of the ferroptosis–pyroptosis therapy response. This suggests that CYGB is involved in the regulation of multiple modes of programmed cell death. FInally, we sought to delineate the RONS that are responsible for plasma-induced ICD. Our results highlight the importance of the short-lived species. Furthermore, we are first to demonstrate that NTP-created vaccine is safely prepared and offers complete protection. Moreover, we provide conclusive evidence that direct application of NTP induces ICD in melanoma. |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:193568 |
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7277 |
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de Backer, J.W.; Vos, W.G.; Germonpré, P.; Salgado, R.; Parizel, P.M.; de Backer, W. |
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Clinical applications of image-based airway computational fluid dynamics: assessment of inhalation medication and endobronchial devices |
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2009 |
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Proceedings of the Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers |
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A3 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Antwerp Surgical Training, Anatomy and Research Centre (ASTARC); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP) |
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Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a technique that is used increasingly in the biomedical field. Solving the flow equations numerically provides a convenient way to assess the efficiency of therapies and devices, ranging from cardiovascular stents and heart valves to hemodialysis workflows. Also in the respiratory field CFD has gained increasing interest, especially through the combination of three dimensional image reconstruction which results in highend patient-specific models. This paper provides an overview of clinical applications of CFD through image based modeling, resulting from recent studies performed in our center. We focused on two applications: assessment of the efficiency of inhalation medication and analysis of endobronchial valve placement. In the first application we assessed the mode of action of a novel bronchodilator in 10 treated patients and 4 controls. We assessed the local volume increase and resistance change based on the combination of imaging and CFD. We found a good correlation between the changes in volume and resistance coming from the CFD results and the clinical tests. In the second application we assessed the placement and effect of one way endobronchial valves on respiratory function in 6 patients. We found a strong patientspecific result of the therapy where in some patients the therapy resulted in complete atelectasis of the target lobe while in others the lobe remained inflated. We concluded from these applications that CFD can provide a better insight into clinically relevant therapies. |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79497 |
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van den Broek, W.; Verbeeck, J.; de Backer, S.; Scheunders, P.; Schryvers, D. |
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Acquisition of the EELS data cube by tomographic reconstruction |
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2006 |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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Energy filtered TEM, EFTEM, provides three-dimensional data, two spatial and one spectral dimension. We propose to acquire these data by measuring a series of images with a defocused energy filter. It will be shown that each image is a projection of the data on the detector and that reconstruction of the data out of a sufficient number of such projections using a tomographic reconstruction algorithm is possible. This technique uses only a fraction of the electron dose an energy filtered series (EFS) needs for the same spectral and spatial resolution and the same mean signal-to-noise ratio. (c) 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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2.843 |
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6 |
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van Holsbeke, C.; de Backer, J.; Vos, W.; Verdonck, P.; van Ransbeeck, P.; Claessens, T.; Braem, M.; Vanderveken, O.; de Backer, W. |
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Anatomical and functional changes in the upper airways of sleep apnea patients due to mandibular repositioning: a large scale study |
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Journal of biomechanics |
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The obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a sleep related breathing disorder. A popular treatment is the use of a mandibular repositioning appliance (MRA) which advances the mandibula during the sleep and decreases the collapsibility of the upper airway. The success rate of such a device is, however, limited and very variable within a population of patients. Previous studies using computational fluid dynamics have shown that there is a decrease in upper airway resistance in patients who improve clinically due to an MRA. In this article, correlations between patient-specific anatomical and functional parameters are studied to examine how MRA induced biomechanical changes will have an impact on the upper airway resistance. Low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans are made from 143 patients suffering from OSAHS. A baseline scan and a scan after mandibular repositioning (MR) are performed in order to study variations in parameters. It is found that MR using a simulation bite is able to induce resistance changes by changing the pharyngeal lumen. The change in minimal cross-sectional area is the best parameter to predict the change in upper airway resistance. Looking at baseline values, the ideal patients for MR induced resistance decrease seem to be women with short airways, high initial resistance and no baseline occlusion. |
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2010-10-23 |
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de Backer, A.; Martinez, G.T.; Rosenauer, A.; Van Aert, S. |
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Atom counting in HAADF STEM using a statistical model-based approach : methodology, possibilities, and inherent limitations |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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In the present paper, a statistical model-based method to count the number of atoms of monotype crystalline nanostructures from high resolution high-angle annular dark-field (HAADF) scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) images is discussed in detail together with a thorough study on the possibilities and inherent limitations. In order to count the number of atoms, it is assumed that the total scattered intensity scales with the number of atoms per atom column. These intensities are quantitatively determined using model-based statistical parameter estimation theory. The distribution describing the probability that intensity values are generated by atomic columns containing a specific number of atoms is inferred on the basis of the experimental scattered intensities. Finally, the number of atoms per atom column is quantified using this estimated probability distribution. The number of atom columns available in the observed STEM image, the number of components in the estimated probability distribution, the width of the components of the probability distribution, and the typical shape of a criterion to assess the number of components in the probability distribution directly affect the accuracy and precision with which the number of atoms in a particular atom column can be estimated. It is shown that single atom sensitivity is feasible taking the latter aspects into consideration. |
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2013-05-17 |
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Vinchurkar, S.; De Backer, L.; Vos, W.; Van Holsbeke, C.; de Backer, J.; de Backer, W. |
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A case series on lung deposition analysis of inhaled medication using functional imaging based computational fluid dynamics in asthmatic patients : effect of upper airway morphology and comparison with in vivo data |
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Inhalation Toxicology |
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Inhal Toxicol |
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Context: Asthma affects 20 million Americans resulting in an economic burden of approximately $18 billion in the US alone (Allergies and Asthma Foundation 2000; National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) 1999). Research studies based on differences in patient-specific airway morphology for asthma and the associated effect on deposition of inhaled aerosols are currently not available in the literature. Therefore, the role of morphological variations such as upper airway (extrathoracic) occlusion is not well documented. Objective: Functional imaging based computational fluid dynamics (CFD) of the respiratory airways for five asthmatic subjects is performed in this study using computed tomography (CT) based patient-specific airway models and boundary conditions. Methods: CT scans for 5 asthma patients were used to reconstruct 3D lung models using segmentation software. An averaged inhalation profile and patient-specific lobar flow distribution were used to perform the simulation. The simulations were used to obtain deposition for BDP/Formoterol (R) HFA pMDI in the patient-specific airway models. Results: The lung deposition obtained using CFD was in excellent agreement with available in vivo data using the same product. Specifically, CFD resulted in 30% lung deposition, whereas in vivo lung deposition was reported to be approximately 31%. Conclusion: It was concluded that a combination of patient-specific airway models and lobar boundary conditions can be used to obtain accurate lung deposition estimates. Lower lung deposition can be expected for patients with higher extrathoracic resistance. Novel respiratory drug delivery devices need to accommodate population subgroups based on these morphological and anatomical differences in addition to subject age. |
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2012-01-20 |
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0895-8378;1091-7691; |
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1.751 |
Times cited |
36 |
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Most recent IF: 1.751; 2012 IF: 1.894 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96238 |
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286 |
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Van Holsbeke, C.S.; Verhulst, S.L.; Vos, W.G.; de Backer, J.W.; Vinchurkar, S.C.; Verdonck, P.R.; van Doorn, J.W.D.; Nadjmi, N.; de Backer, W.A. |
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Change in upper airway geometry between upright and supine position during tidal nasal breathing |
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2014 |
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Journal Of Aerosol Medicine And Pulmonary Drug Delivery |
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J Aerosol Med Pulm D |
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27 |
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1 |
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51-57 |
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A1 Journal article; Biophysics and Biomedical Physics; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); Translational Neurosciences (TNW) |
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2013-03-19 |
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1941-2711;1941-2703; |
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Impact Factor |
2.528 |
Times cited |
16 |
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Most recent IF: 2.528; 2014 IF: 2.798 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115759 |
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308 |
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de Backer, J.W.; Vos, W.G.; Devolder, A.; Verhulst, S.L.; Germonpré, P.; Wuyts, F.L.; Parizel, P.M.; de Backer, W. |
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Computational fluid dynamics can detect changes in airway resistance in asthmatics after acute bronchodilation |
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A1 Journal article |
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2008 |
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Journal of biomechanics |
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J Biomech |
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41 |
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1 |
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106-113 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Antwerp Surgical Training, Anatomy and Research Centre (ASTARC); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP) |
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2007-08-15 |
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0021-9290; |
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Impact Factor |
2.664 |
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53 |
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Most recent IF: 2.664; 2008 IF: 2.784 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:64859 |
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456 |
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Vos, W.; de Backer, J.; Devolder, A.; Vanderveken, O.; Verhulst, S.; Salgado, R.; Germonpré, P.; Partoens, B.; Wuyts, F.; Parizel, P.; de Backer, W. |
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Correlation between severity of sleep apnea and upper airway morphology based on advanced anatomical and functional imaging |
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2007 |
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Journal of biomechanics |
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J Biomech |
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40 |
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10 |
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2207-2213 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Antwerp Surgical Training, Anatomy and Research Centre (ASTARC); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); Translational Neurosciences (TNW) |
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000248468000011 |
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2006-12-19 |
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0021-9290; |
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2.664 |
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86 |
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Most recent IF: 2.664; 2007 IF: 2.897 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:62425 |
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523 |
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de Backer, A.; Martinez, G.T.; MacArthur, K.E.; Jones, L.; Béché, A.; Nellist, P.D.; Van Aert, S. |
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Dose limited reliability of quantitative annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy for nano-particle atom-counting |
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2015 |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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151 |
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151 |
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56-61 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Quantitative annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (ADF STEM) has become a powerful technique to characterise nano-particles on an atomic scale. Because of their limited size and beam sensitivity, the atomic structure of such particles may become extremely challenging to determine. Therefore keeping the incoming electron dose to a minimum is important. However, this may reduce the reliability of quantitative ADF STEM which will here be demonstrated for nano-particle atom-counting. Based on experimental ADF STEM images of a real industrial catalyst, we discuss the limits for counting the number of atoms in a projected atomic column with single atom sensitivity. We diagnose these limits by combining a thorough statistical method and detailed image simulations. |
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Amsterdam |
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000351237800008 |
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2014-12-03 |
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0304-3991; |
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2.843 |
Times cited |
29 |
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312483 Esteem2; 278510 Vortex; Fwo G039311; G006410; G037413; esteem2ta; ECASJO; |
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Most recent IF: 2.843; 2015 IF: 2.436 |
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c:irua:123927 c:irua:123927 |
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753 |
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de Backer, J.; Vos, W.; Van Holsbeke, C.; Vinchurkar, S.; Claes, R.; Parizel, P.M.; de Backer, W. |
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Effect of high-dose N-acetylcysteine on airway geometry, inflammation, and oxidative stress in COPD patients |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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International Journal Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
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Int J Chronic Obstr |
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8 |
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569-579 |
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A1 Journal article; Biophysics and Biomedical Physics; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Antwerp Surgical Training, Anatomy and Research Centre (ASTARC); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP) |
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Background: Previous studies have demonstrated the potential beneficial effect of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, the required dose and responder phenotype remain unclear. The current study investigated the effect of high-dose NAC on airway geometry, inflammation, and oxidative stress in COPD patients. Novel functional respiratory imaging methods combining multislice computed tomography images and computer-based flow simulations were used with high sensitivity for detecting changes induced by the therapy. Methods: Twelve patients with Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease stage II COPD were randomized to receive NAC 1800 mg or placebo daily for 3 months and were then crossed over to the alternative treatment for a further 3 months. Results: Significant correlations were found between image-based resistance values and glutathione levels after treatment with NAC (P = 0.011) and glutathione peroxidase at baseline (P = 0.036). Image-based resistance values appeared to be a good predictor for glutathione peroxidase levels after NAC (P = 0.02), changes in glutathione peroxidase levels (P = 0.035), and reduction in lobar functional residual capacity levels (P = 0.00084). In the limited set of responders to NAC therapy, the changes in airway resistance were in the same order as changes induced by budesonide/formoterol. Conclusion: A combination of glutathione, glutathione peroxidase, and imaging parameters could potentially be used to phenotype COPD patients who would benefit from addition of NAC to their current therapy. The findings of this small pilot study need to be confirmed in a larger pivotal trial. |
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2013-11-21 |
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1178-2005; |
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3.157 |
Times cited |
21 |
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; JDB is a founder/shareholder of FluidDA NV, Kontich, Belgium. WV, SV, and CVH are employed by FluidDA NV, and WDB is the director of FluidDA NV. PMP and RC have no conflicts of interest to report. The study was supported by Zambon SpA, Bresso, Italy. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.157; 2013 IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112799 |
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813 |
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Martinez, G.T.; de Backer, A.; Rosenauer, A.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Aert, S. |
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The effect of probe inaccuracies on the quantitative model-based analysis of high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy images |
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2014 |
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Micron |
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Micron |
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63 |
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57-63 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Quantitative structural and chemical information can be obtained from high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF STEM) images when using statistical parameter estimation theory. In this approach, we assume an empirical parameterized imaging model for which the total scattered intensities of the atomic columns are estimated. These intensities can be related to the material structure or composition. Since the experimental probe profile is assumed to be known in the description of the imaging model, we will explore how the uncertainties in the probe profile affect the estimation of the total scattered intensities. Using multislice image simulations, we analyze this effect for Cs corrected and non-Cs corrected microscopes as a function of inaccuracies in cylindrically symmetric aberrations, such as defocus and spherical aberration of third and fifth order, and non-cylindrically symmetric aberrations, such as 2-fold and 3-fold astigmatism and coma. |
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Oxford |
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2014-01-02 |
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0968-4328; |
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Impact Factor |
1.98 |
Times cited |
25 |
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FWO (G.0393.11; G.0064.10; G.0374.13; G.0044.13); European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7); ERC GrantNo. 246791-COUNTATOMS and ERC Starting Grant No. 278510-VORTEX. A.R. thanks the DFG under contract number RO2057/8-1.The research leading to these results has received funding fromthe European Union 7th Framework Programme [FP7/2007-2013]under grant agreement no. 312483 (ESTEEM2).; esteem2ta ECASJO; |
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Most recent IF: 1.98; 2014 IF: 1.988 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:113857UA @ admin @ c:irua:113857 |
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831 |
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De Backer, L.; Vos, W.; Dieriks, B.; Daems, D.; Verhulst, S.; Vinchurkar, S.; Ides, K.; de Backer, J.; Germonpré, P.; de Backer, W. |
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The effects of long-term noninvasive ventilation in hypercapnic COPD patients : a randomized controlled pilot study |
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2011 |
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International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
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Int J Chronic Obstr |
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6 |
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615-624 |
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Introduction: Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is a well-established treatment for acute-on-chronic respiratory failure in hypercapnic COPD patients. Less is known about the effects of a long-term treatment with NIV in hypercapnic COPD patients and about the factors that may predict response in terms of improved oxygenation and lowered CO2 retention.Methods: In this study, we randomized 15 patients to a routine pharmacological treatment (n = 5, age 66 [standard deviation ± 6] years, FEV1 30.5 [±5.1] %pred, PaO2 65 [±6] mmHg, PaCO2 52.4 [±6.0] mmHg) or to a routine treatment and NIV (using the Synchrony BiPAP device [Respironics, Inc, Murrsville, PA]) (n = 10, age 65 [±7] years, FEV1 29.5 [±9.0] %pred, PaO2 59 [±13] mmHg, PaCO2 55.4 [±7.7] mmHg) for 6 months. We looked at arterial blood gasses, lung function parameters and performed a low-dose computed tomography of the thorax, which was later used for segmentation (providing lobe and airway volumes, iVlobe and iVaw) and post-processing with computer methods (providing airway resistance, iRaw) giving overall a functional image of the separate airways and lobes.Results: In both groups there was a nonsignificant change in FEV1 (NIV group 29.5 [9.0] to 38.5 [14.6] %pred, control group 30.5 [5.1] to 36.8 [8.7] mmHg). PaCO2 dropped significantly only in the NIV group (NIV: 55.4 [7.7] → 44.5 [4.70], P = 0.0076; control: 52.4 [6.0] → 47.6 [8.2], NS). Patients actively treated with NIV developed a more inhomogeneous redistribution of mass flow than control patients. Subsequent analysis indicated that in NIV-treated patients that improve their blood gases, mass flow was also redistributed towards areas with higher vessel density and less emphysema, indicating that flow was redistributed towards areas with better perfusion. There was a highly significant correlation between the % increase in mass flow towards lobes with a blood vessel density of >9% and the increase in PaO2. Improved ventilation–perfusion match and recruitment of previously occluded small airways can explain the improvement in blood gases.Conclusion: We can conclude that in hypercapnic COPD patients treated with long-term NIV over 6 months, a mass flow redistribution occurs, providing a better ventilation–perfusion match and hence better blood gases and lung function. Control patients improve homogeneously in iVaw and iRaw, without improvement in gas exchange since there is no improved ventilation/perfusion ratio or increased alveolar ventilation. These differences in response can be detected through functional imaging, which gives a more detailed report on regional lung volumes and resistances than classical lung function tests do. Possibly only patients with localized small airway disease are good candidates for long-term NIV treatment. To confirm this and to see if better arterial blood gases also lead to better health related quality of life and longer survival, we have to study a larger population. |
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2011-11-18 |
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1178-2005; |
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3.157 |
Times cited |
28 |
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Most recent IF: 3.157; 2011 IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:93164 |
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866 |
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