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KANAZAWA, Japan, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Researchers at Kanazawa University report in Nano Letters a high-speed atomic force microscopy study on a biological event that occurs when a flu virus enters and infects its host cell. The real-time visualization of influenza A hemagglutinin (HA) has enhanced the understanding of fusogenic transition of HA and its interactions with host endosomes.

Unlike living organisms, to avoid extinction, viruses need to hijack living host machineries to generate new viruses. The devastating respiratory virus, influenza A virus, utilize its hemagglutinin (HA) proteins to search for suitable host cells. Generally, HA has two important functions: selection of host cell and viral entry. Upon attaching to host cells, Influenza A virus are brought into host cells via endocytosis. A lipid bilayer cargo, known as endosome, carries influenza A virus from cell membrane into cytoplasm of host cell. Although the environment inside endosome is acidic, influenza A virus remains alive. More strikingly, HA undergoes structural change to mediate viral membrane to fuse with host endosomal membrane to form a hole in order to release viral components. Generation of this fusion event is elaborated as fusogenic, and hence structural changes of HA needed for this event is called as fusogenic transition. The mechanism of this event has been kept in Pandora’s Box for decades despite extensive studies have been done to reveal its mystery. Now, Keesiang Lim and Richard Wong from Kanazawa University and colleagues have studied the molecular dynamic of HA using high-speed atomic force microscopy, a technique enabling real-time visualization of molecules on the nanoscale. The researchers were not only able to record the fusogenic transition of HA, but also observe its interaction with exosomes (a lipid bilayer cargo similar to endosome released by cells to outside environment).

The scientists initially observed the native conformation of HA under neutral physiological buffer, a condition that resembles to a neutral condition in host cell (a pH of 7.6). In this condition, HA was appeared as an ellipsoid, which is in agreement with findings generated by other tools such as X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy. Wong and colleagues have successfully recorded the fusogenic transition, which happening when HA was exposed to an acidic environment. Their HS-AFM results illustrated a transition of HA from an ellipsoid to a Y-shape together with declination of height and circularity/roundness of HA over time. The researchers reassure the conformational change happens because a particular subunit of HA became easily to be digested by trypsin after the transition.

To study how HA can facilitate the fusion between viral membrane and host endosome membrane, Wong and colleagues let HA interacted with exosomes, a lipid bilayer cargo that mimics endosome. The HA-exosome interaction is expected to be similar to HA-endosome interaction during membrane fusion. During the interaction, conformational change of HA was found again before its docked on an exosome. Fusogenic transition releases a particular peptide, known as fusion peptide, which later inserts into the exosomal membrane, enabling the HA molecule to embed on the membrane. The scientists also found evidences that the HA-exosome interaction caused deformation or rupture of exosome, leading to a ‘leakage’ of exosomal materials.

The findings of Wong and coworkers provide important insights for the mechanism of HA-mediated membrane fusion. In addition, their work also demonstrates the advantages of HS-AFM for studying biological processes. Lim and Wong exhilaratingly commented: «This study strongly suggests that HS-AFM is a feasible tool, not only for investigating the molecular dynamic of viral fusion proteins, but also for visualizing the interaction between viral fusion proteins and their target membranes.»

Background

Influenza A hemagglutinin

Influenza A hemagglutinin (HA) is a protein residing on the surface of influenza A virus (the culprit that causes ‘the flu’ or influenza), playing a key role in viral infectivity. HA’s functions include attaching influenza A virus to target cells and viral entry. After the virus attaches to its host cell, it is trapped in a lipid bilayer cargo known as endosome, and subsequently enters into host cytoplasm. This process is called as endocytosis. Acidic environment in endosome triggers structure changes of HA to allow HA to orchestrate fusion between viral membrane and host endosomal membrane. Finally, viral components can be released into host cells and new viruses will be made. The main target cells in human beings are typically located in the upper respiratory tract. Richard Wong from Kanazawa University and colleagues have now applied high-speed atomic force microscopy to study the fusogenic transition of HA, and the interaction of HA with lipid-bilayer membranes.

Atomic force microscopy

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is an imaging technique in which the image is formed by scanning a surface with a very small and sharp tip. Horizontal scanning motion of the tip is controlled via piezoelectric elements, while vertical motion is converted into a height profile, resulting in a height distribution of the sample’s surface. As the technique does not involve lenses, its resolution is not restricted by the so-called diffraction limit as in X-ray diffraction, for example. In a high-speed setup (HS-AFM), the method can be used to produce movies of a sample’s structural changes in real time, as one biomolecule can be scanned in 100 ms or less. Wong and colleagues successfully applied the HS-AFM technique to study the fusogenic transition of HA, and how it fuses with the membranes of biological particles.

Reference

Keesiang Lim, Noriyuki Kodera, Hanbo Wang, Mahmoud Shaaban Mohamed, Masaharu Hazawa, Akiko Kobayashi, Takeshi Yoshida, Rikinari Hanayama, Seiji Yano, Toshio Ando, and Richard W. Wong. High-speed AFM reveals molecular dynamic of human influenza A hemagglutinin and its interaction with exosomes, Nano Letters Published online on July 27, 2020.

DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.0c01755

URL: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.nanolett.0c01755

Related figures showing high-speed atomic force microscopy enables visualizing the fusogenic transition of HA in acidic environment, attachment to exosome membrane and subsequent exosome rupture.

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Further information

About WPI NanoLSI Kanazawa University
Hiroe Yoneda
Vice Director of Public Affairs
WPI Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI)
Kanazawa University
Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
Email: nanolsi-office@adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp
Tel: +81 (76) 234-4550

About Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI)
https://nanolsi.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/en/

Nano Life Science Institute (NanoLSI), Kanazawa University is a research center established in 2017 as part of the World Premier International Research Center Initiative of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The objective of this initiative is to form world-tier research centers. NanoLSI combines the foremost knowledge of bio-scanning probe microscopy to establish ‘nano-endoscopic techniques’ to directly image, analyze, and manipulate biomolecules for insights into mechanisms governing life phenomena such as diseases.

About Kanazawa University
http://www.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/e/

As the leading comprehensive university on the Sea of Japan coast, Kanazawa University has contributed greatly to higher education and academic research in Japan since it was founded in 1949. The University has three colleges and 17 schools offering courses in subjects that include medicine, computer engineering, and humanities.

The University is located on the coast of the Sea of Japan in Kanazawa – a city rich in history and culture. The city of Kanazawa has a highly respected intellectual profile since the time of the fiefdom (1598-1867). Kanazawa University is divided into two main campuses: Kakuma and Takaramachi for its approximately 10,200 students including 600 from overseas.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) (the «Company»), one of North America’s largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories, today announced steps taken to enhance the Company’s financial flexibility, including replacing its $400 million revolving credit facility with an equally-sized, asset-based revolving credit facility and completing a $250 million privately placed senior secured term loan. The Company also provided further details on recent employee base restructuring actions and an update on store operations.   

Chief Executive Officer Roger Rawlins stated, «Since confronted with the challenges posed by COVID-19, we have acted decisively to prioritize the health and safety of our associates and customers and protect the long-term sustainability of our business. Today’s announcement represents another critical step that increases our financial flexibility and total liquidity. These actions, combined with previously announced steps to manage expenses including the initial furloughs and recent internal organization restructuring, will strengthen our position as we continue to navigate the rapidly evolving consumer landscape.

«In the face of adversity across the industry, we have had to take a new and creative approach to running our business, driven by the acceleration of our digital initiatives to meet our customer’s unique needs. Our strong and experienced team continues to guide Designer Brands through the challenges associated with the pandemic and we expect to emerge well-positioned to grow market share and attract new customers.»

Replacing of the Revolving Credit Agreement

On August 7, 2020, Designer Brands retired its existing $400 million revolving credit facility («Cash Flow Revolver») and simultaneously entered into a new $400 million, five-year asset-based revolving credit facility («ABL Revolver»).  The new ABL Revolver matures in August 2025. The Company opened the new ABL Revolver with a draw at closing of $150 million. The ABL Revolver contains a covenant regarding minimum availability and provides additional flexibility to maneuver through an evolving consumer landscape as compared to the retired Cash Flow Revolver. The ABL Revolver also allows the Company to enter into other select financing arrangements, including the new senior secured term loan. PNC Bank, N.A. served as Administrative Agent and PNC Capital Markets LLC served as Joint Lead Arranger and Joint Bookrunner.

Closing of New Senior Secured Term Loan

Also on August 7, 2020, the Company announced the closing of a $250 million senior secured term loan (the «Term Loan»). The Term Loan will be used to increase liquidity and support the ongoing needs of the Company.  The Term Loan, which matures in August 2025, contains certain customary affirmative and negative covenants and requires limited amortization over the course of the loan. The Term Loan was agented by Sixth Street.

Chief Financial Officer Jared Poff commented, «As a result of the actions we have undertaken with our lending partners, we are confident we have sufficient liquidity today, and in the future, to provide us with the flexibility to navigate the current complex environment and pursue our long–term business strategy.»

Further details about the ABL Revolver and the Term Loan are included in the Company’s 8-K filed with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission («SEC») on August 7, 2020.

The Company’s financial advisor across all liquidity efforts was PJ Solomon. Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP advised the company with respect to the ABL Revolver and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz advised the company with respect to the Term Loan.

Restructuring Actions

As previously announced, the Company implemented an internal reorganization and reduction of its workforce, effective July 30, 2020. These actions impacted over 1,000 associate positions, representing approximately 8% of the Company’s North American associate positions. This included the elimination of approximately 380 corporate office associate positions, representing approximately 22% of all North American corporate office associate positions. In addition, the reduction in workforce impacted over 700 store associate positions, representing approximately 7% of all store associate positions. The Company has offered 550 store associates the opportunity to remain with the Company in a different role within the organization or choose to accept severance payment.

Following these actions, Designer Brands expects annual cost savings of approximately $40 million pre-tax and net of planned reinvestments in the business.

Store Operations Update

At the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2020, 517 of Designer Brands’ retail locations in the U.S. and 145 locations in Canada have reopened, representing 99% of the Company’s overall footprint. Management will reopen the remaining 4 U.S. locations once local conditions and factors governing reopening decisions, including state and local guidelines, have been evaluated.

Mr. Rawlins continued, «We are pleased that store locations across North America are continuing to reopen with new procedures in place to keep our associates and customers safe. However, store traffic continues to be impacted as the resurgence of the virus weighs on the minds of the consumer. We have accelerated our markdown activity in seasonal and dress to ensure a clean inventory position exiting Spring. Given the environment, we are moving quickly to adapt our business model, including pivoting our product assortment away from seasonal and dress and moving deeper into athletic and casual in order to be in a stronger position to meet customers’ current needs in the important fall season. In addition, we are evaluating opportunities to optimize our real estate portfolio. We are actively discussing go-forward lease terms with our landlords to ensure better alignment of current traffic trends and future lease payments.»

About Designer Brands

Designer Brands is one of North America’s largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories. The Company operates a portfolio of retail concepts in nearly 1,000 locations under the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse^®, The Shoe Company^®, and Shoe Warehouse^® banners and services footwear departments in the U.S. through its Affiliated Business Group. Designer Brands designs and produces footwear and accessories through Camuto Group, a leading manufacturer selling in more than 5,400 doors worldwide. Camuto Group owns licensing rights for the Jessica Simpson^® footwear business, and footwear and handbag licenses for Lucky Brand^® and Max Studio®. In partnership with a joint venture with Authentic Brands Group, Designer Brands also owns a stake in Vince Camuto^®, Louise et Cie^®, Sole Society^®, CC Corso Como^® and others. More information can be found at www.designerbrands.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties and on information available to the Company as of the date hereof. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied, due to risks and uncertainties associated with its business, which include the risk factors disclosed in its annual, quarterly and current reports, as filed with the SEC, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company’s expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future, and can be identified by forward-looking words such as «plans,» «anticipate,» «believe,» «could,» «continue,» «estimate,» «expect,» «intend,» «may,» «should,» «will» and «would» or similar words. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding the impact of COVID-19 on the Company’s operations. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

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WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Shelby County, Tennessee continues to push ban-the-box legislation despite the recent Covid-19 related recession, which should immediately alert HR departments and hiring managers to ensure hiring policies are fully compliant with new and existing law. Adam Almeida, President and CEO of CriminalBackgroundRecords.com states: «Working with a well-qualified third-party pre-employment background screening agency, such as CriminalBackgroundRecords.com, remains a best practice to stay compliant with new ban-the-box laws.»

Civic leaders in Shelby County are working to get more of their citizens opportunity for gainful employment through ban-the-box legislation.

From WMC Action News 5 (July 10, 2020):

In order to work for Shelby County Government, potential applicants must respond to questions regarding job experience or education.

The applicant also may also have to reveal past criminal convictions.

For the thousands of ex-offenders in Shelby County who re-enter society every year, revealing that information could have huge consequences. (1)

While the action is specific to government work within the county, the impact could be far reaching.

Almeida adds: «Laws that impact only government jobs can often evolve into laws governing the private sector as well, and this is what hiring managers should continue to monitor.»

It did not take long for the County to approve the action.

From Commercial Appeal’s website (July 27, 2020):

The full Shelby County Commission voted unanimously Monday to «ban the box» asking about arrest or conviction histories on applications for jobs with Shelby County government.
Exceptions include if the question is «substantially related to potential job duties,» such as someone working in corrections, or it’s required by state or federal law. (2)

Almeida concludes: «Any time a municipality, from the largest city to the smallest county, implements ban-the-box legislation, or any legislation that affects pre-employment background screening, hiring managers and HR Departments should immediately take note. A best practice will always be to work with a well-qualified third-party pre-employment background screening agency, such as CriminalBackgroundRecords.com, in order to remain fully compliant with law. Failure to do so could result in potential legal action and/or financial penalty.»

CriminalBackgroundRecords.com is a third-party employment screening company, an advocate of SHRM, a member in good standing with the PBSA (Professional Background Screening Association) and for over 17 years has maintained an A+ Rating with the BBB (Better Business Bureau). The company has highly trained operators well versed in the needs and requirements of companies and organizations large and small utilizing public records, such as criminal background records, as part of a hiring process. Assisting companies in maintaining full compliance under the law is a central tenet of all client relationships with CriminalBackgroundRecords.com.

Notes:
(1)    wmcactionnews5.com/2020/07/10/ban-box-ordinance-up-final-vote-monday/
(2)    commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/2020/07/27/shelby-county-ban-box-job-application-criminal-history/5519279002/

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BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — American Homecare Health Services (AHHS), a Medicare-certified home health provider in Southern California, has announced a Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring program in partnership with Health Recovery Solutions (HRS). With the resurgence of COVID-19 across California, AHHS has turned to telehealth to provide symptom screening, 24/7 monitoring, and virtual visits to high-risk patients in their communities. In the coming months, AHHS will expand their Telehealth program with the aim of reducing costly hospital readmissions.

AHHS will utilize telehealth and RPM to quickly identify potential COVID-19 patients through their recorded symptoms and vital signs. Clinicians can then triage patients through virtual visits, available via the telehealth platform. Telehealth patients will receive a COVID-19 Care Plan with specific educational videos and symptom assessment surveys, as well as a mental health questionnaire to ensure patients are recovering safely and successfully from home. 

Beyond the COVID pandemic, the Telehealth program aims to reduce hospital readmissions and ED visits, helping patients transition from hospital to home. For many patients, round-the-clock care is provided throughout their hospital stay. However, upon discharge, that continuous care is abruptly cut and patients and their families are left to navigate their condition and recovery. Through telehealth, AHHS’ nursing team can support patients and families with continuous monitoring, educational resources, virtual visits and more. 

Patients with low health literacy, chronic conditions, or multiple comorbidities are at the greatest risk for hospital readmissions. As such, AHHS’ Telehealth program is taking a targeted approach to reducing readmissions, enrolling high-risk patients with CHF, COPD, hypertension, and diabetes. In addition, AHHS’ hospice branch, Tranquil Care Hospice is piloting the Telehealth program to expand access to end of life services.

«To me, the why behind what we do is the most important thing,» said Reggie Rodriguez, Vice President American Homecare and Tranquil Care Hospice. «That ‘why’ is to improve a patient’s health, to objectively improve their functionality and independence, and to reduce emergency room admissions. Teaching patients how to manage their health and understand their conditions is another big piece of the puzzle. This Remote Patient Monitoring system effectively works to address and solve each of these issues giving us the capacity to take our care to the next level thus fulfilling our ‘why’ more completely.»

Eligible patients are enrolled in the Telehealth and Remote Monitoring program upon discharge from the hospital. Patients receive a 4G tablet and Bluetooth biometric monitoring devices with which to record their daily vital signs and access custom care plans. Included in their custom care plans, patients have access to medication reminders, symptom surveys, educational videos and teach-back quizzes. Throughout their time on the Telehealth program, patients can use the educational resources on the Telehealth platform to learn about their condition and improve their quality of life. The tablet and software, biometric devices, and clinician dashboard are provided by AHHS’ Telehealth partner, Health Recovery Solutions.

Once recorded in the tablet, patient data transfers in real-time to the clinical dashboard accessible to American Homecare and Tranquil Hospice nursing teams via their desktop or mobile device. Risk alert notifications are sent to the nursing teams when a patient’s recorded information signifies a drastic change or deterioration in their health. Risk alerts allow the AHHS nursing teams to quickly respond and triage patients through virtual visits, preventing potential hospitalizations and dispelling any fears of the patient or family. 

For hospice patients and their loved ones, the Telehealth program provides an additional layer of support, providing a platform for virtual counseling sessions, enhanced pain management through 24/7 symptom and medication monitoring, and educational resources on advanced directives and condition management. 

«I’ve always had a passion for helping my patients in the best, most supportive way possible. I’m so excited to add Remote Patient Monitoring/Telehealth to my tool belt, and truly believe this program will elevate our ability to care for, protect and encourage our patients. In particular, it brings an amazing degree of care continuity, keeping doctors, family and caregivers continuously connected,» added Janine Hickman, Dedicated RPM LVN at American Homecare Health Services. 

About American Homecare Health Services
As a licensed and accredited home health agency, American Homecare has been an industry leader in providing exceptional skilled medical and personal care for individuals and families throughout Los Angeles since 2000. Creating the optimum positive patient experience is at the core of who we are and what we do. 

Through the right combination of programs, skilled services and innovative solutions including initiation of care within 24 hours of referral, or sooner, we are a reliable provider of quality, fast and dependable service. American Homecare strives to not only meet the immediate goals of our patients but also to enable them to move to the next level of performance. To learn more about our new Remote Patient Monitoring system please visit https://www.americanhomecares.org/rpm/ or call 818-566-1020

About Tranquil Care Hospice
Serving communities throughout Los Angeles County, Tranquil Care Hospice, is committed to providing exceptional end of life care with dignity and compassion. We believe that care extends beyond the physical needs and normal parameters of hospice care. Understanding that each person is unique, we get to know every patient individually and focus on providing options for living with advanced illnesses, so they can live life their way. 

Tranquil’s professional and dedicated interdisciplinary team embraces the patient’s entire family and loved ones on this life affirming journey, ensuring wellness while providing state-of-the-art medical care and emotional support for the comfort and safety of the patient. To learn more about our new Remote Patient Monitoring system, visit https://www.tranquilcarehospice.com/RPM or call 310-264-8413.

About Health Recovery Solutions
Health Recovery Solutions (HRS) supplies leading health systems with the most advanced remote monitoring platform and technology-enabled management services focused on changing patient behavior to reduce readmissions and improve clinical outcomes. HRS’ disease-specific telehealth solutions are customized with educational videos, care plans, and medication reminders while also integrated with Bluetooth peripherals to engage patients. For clinicians, HRS’ software allows for the management of high-risk patients and provides seamless communication with them through video chat, wound imaging, and text messaging. For family members and caregivers, HRS’ software gives them the ability to be fully involved in their family member’s care and wellbeing. To learn more about Health Recovery Solutions, visit https://www.healthrecoverysolutions.com/ or call (347) 699-6477.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Uniform Advantage (UA), a multi-channel retailer of medical uniforms for medical and hospitality industries, donated $10,000 in gift cards to help support the Jack & Jill early education and elementary teachers and launched a scrub campaign for educators as schools reopen in the Fall of 2020.

The Jack & Jill Children’s Center was founded in 1942 by the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale. The center began as a day-care for women whose husbands had joined the war effort and now needed to enter the workforce. It is now the Junior League’s oldest and longest running Legacy Project and has evolved into an accredited early education center for working families. Jack & Jill offers family strengthening programs to help fight the cycle of poverty in South Florida.

«We are incredibly grateful to Uniform Advantage for their generous donation of $10,000 to purchase scrubs for our teachers. The health and safety of our teachers, children, and families are at our utmost concern at this time,» said Heather Siskind Chief Executive Officer of Jack & Jill’s Children Center, «Our teachers need to be able to keep themselves and their families at home safe by being able to easy wash and sanitize their clothes, and scrubs are the best option for this because they are easiest to clean and disinfect. The scrubs allow us to have staff wearing a different color everyday thus reassuring our families that they have clean scrubs on.»

As part of their commitment to support those who support others, Uniform Advantage has launched a campaign to support educators and schools to adapt scrubs as part of their dress code. Educators will continue to play a vital role during the reopening of schools, now with a stronger demand on frequent cleaning and sanitation in the classroom. Comfortable, adaptable, durable and professional, Uniform Advantage offers scrubs for teachers that are flattering to upkeep a professional appearance with a variety of fabrics for maximum comfort, making them a considerable wardrobe option for educators.

For more information on Uniform Advantage and their contributions and partnerships visit give.uniformadvantage.com, or to shop online, please visit https://www.uniformadvantage.com/.

About Uniform Advantage                                     
Uniform Advantage has represented style, quality and, above all, customer satisfaction for more than 30 years. As the first division of UA Brands, the chain was launched with a single South Florida store in 1985. Today, the company operates 29 retail locations in key markets across the U.S.; e-commerce and print catalog divisions; plus, designs and manufactures its own proprietary healthcare apparel lines. The company’s corporate office is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with a distribution center near Atlanta, Georgia. Learn more at http://www.UniformAdvantage.com or by calling 800-283-8708.

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