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The issue of non-fragile sampled-data control for synchronizing Markov jump Lur'e systems (MJLSs) with time-variant delay was investigated. The time-variant delay allowed for uncertainty that was constrained to an interval with defined upper and lower boundaries. The components of the nonlinear function within the MJLSs were considered to satisfy either Lipschitz continuity or non-decreasing monotonicity. Numerically tractable conditions that ensured stochastic synchronization with a predefined L 2 − L ∞ disturbance attenuation level for the drive-response MJLSs were established, utilizing time-dependent two-sided loop Lyapunov-Krasovskii functionals, together with integral and matrix inequalities. An exact mathematical expression of the desired controller gains can be obtained based on these conditions. Finally, an example with numerical simulation was employed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed control strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article explores the involvement of the immune system in neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease (NIID), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. The study found inflammatory cell infiltrates and eosinophilic intranuclear inclusions in various tissues of NIID patients, suggesting the systemic nature of the disease. Additionally, the presence of ubiquitin-positive intranuclear inclusions and uN2CpolyG protein aggregates in peripheral blood monocyte cells (PBMCs) of NIID patients may serve as potential biomarkers for diagnosis. The study highlights the need for further research to understand the immune system's role in NIID and improve clinical management strategies. [Extracted from the article]

Background and purpose: Neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease (NIID) poses a diagnostic challenge because of its diverse clinical manifestations. Detection of intranuclear inclusions remains the primary diagnostic criterion for NIID. Skin biopsies have traditionally been used, but concerns exist regarding postoperative complications and scarring. We sought to investigate the diagnostic utility of labial salivary gland biopsy, a less invasive alternative. Methods: This study included a total of 19 patients and 11 asymptomatic carriers who underwent labial gland biopsies, while 10 patients opted for skin biopsies. All these individuals were confirmed to have pathogenic GGC repeat expansions in the NOTCH2NLC gene. The control group comprised 20 individuals matched for age and sex, all with nonpathogenic GGC repeat expansions, and their labial gland tissue was sourced from oral surgery specimens. Results: Labial gland biopsies proved to be a highly effective diagnostic method in detecting eosinophilic intranuclear inclusions in NIID patients. The inclusions showed positive staining for p62 and ubiquitin, confirming their pathological significance. The presence of uN2CpolyG protein in the labial gland tissue further supported the diagnosis. Importantly, all patients who underwent lip gland biopsy experienced fast wound healing without any noticeable scarring. In contrast, skin biopsies led to varying degrees of scarring and one instance of a localized infection. Conclusion: Labial salivary gland biopsy emerged as a minimally invasive, efficient diagnostic method for NIID, with rapid healing and excellent sensitivity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: Polyaniline (PANI) nanorods/Ce(OH)3–Pr2O3/montmorillonite (MMT) nanocomposites were synthesized via in situ polymerization of aniline monomer through reverse micelle template (RMT) in the presence of montmorillonite and Ce(OH)3, Pr2O3. In the experiment, sulphosalicylic acid was used as dopant, aniline was designated as oil phase and the aqueous solution comprising Ce3+ and Pr3+ as water phase. The nanocomposites were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and thermogravimetry–differential thermal analysis (TG–DTA). The results showed that PANI nanorods were synthesized in the interlayer spaces of MMT with uniform spherical rare earth nanoparticles. The thermal stability of the nanocomposites prepared was enhanced drastically compared with pure polyaniline. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: An easy process for the synthesis of poly(methyl methacrylate)/Ce(OH)3, Pr2O3/graphite nanosheet (PMMA/Ce(OH)3, Pr2O3/NanoG) composite was developed. Graphite nanosheets (NanoG) were prepared by treating the expanded graphite with sonication in aqueous alcohol solution. The PMMA/Ce(OH)3, Pr2O3/NanoG composites were prepared via in situ polymerization of MMA monomer in the presence of graphite nanosheets and Ce(OH)3, Pr2O3 through reverse micelle template, in which the methyl methacrylate was designated as the oily phase. The composites were then dispersed with chloroform and coated on glass slides to form films. Scanning and transmission electron microscopy were used to characterize the structure and dispersion of the graphite nanosheets and the composites. The results showed that the high-aspect-ratio structure of the nanosheets played an important role in forming a conducting network in the PMMA matrix. From thermogravimetric analysis, the introduction of graphite nanosheets and inorganic nanopartices exhibited a beneficial effect on the thermal stability of PMMA. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

A palladium-catalyzed iodine-assisted carbonylation reaction of indoles with readily available ClCF 2 CO 2 Na and alcohols has been developed. This protocol provides a practical and efficient approach to highly regioselective indole-3-carboxylates via a preiodination strategy of indoles. Different from classic carbonylation using toxic and difficult-to-handle carbon monoxide, this operationally simple and scalable reaction employed difluorocarbene as the carbonyl surrogate.