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Effect of sera and media on in vitro maturation of bubaline oocytes.

Buffalo ovaries were collected from abattoir and oocytes were aspirated from 2–6 mm size follicles. Good quality oocytes were cultured in TCM-199 and HAMS F-10 medium supplemented either with fetal calf serum or bubaline estrus serum or buffalo calf serum. Oocytes were cultured at 38–39°C, with five per cent CO2 and high humidity for 24 hours and then the maturation rate was recorded. The maturation rate observed in TCM-199 containing feotalcalf serum, bubaline estrus serum and buffalo calf serum was 58.87, 67.89 and 53.35 per cent with an overall 60.56 per cent while the corresponding values for Hams F-10 medium were 51.25, 60.83 and 46.35 per cent with an overall average of 53.19 per cent. The present findings conclude that TCM-199 is more suitable for buffalo oocytes than Hams F-10 and the supplementation of bubaline estrus serum can enhance the buffalo oocyte maturation in vitro.
Functional Meat and Meat Products: An Overview

A food can be regarded as functional if it is satisfactorily demonstrated to beneficially affect one or more target functions in the body, beyond adequate nutritional effects, in a way that is relevant to either improved health or well-being and/or to a reduction in the risk of disease. They are very important for health and are classified on various basis such as Supplementation of functional ingredients in diets of animals which includes Conjugated linoleic acid, Vitamin E, Omega-3 (ω3) fatty acids and Selenium; enrichment of functional ingredients in meat and meat products which includes functional foods from plant sources such as Soy proteins, Wheat proteins, Fibers, Broccoli and other Cruciferous Vegetables, Citrus Fruits, Tomatoes, Flaxseed, Herbs and spices as well as functional foods from animal sources such as Fish and Dairy Products like Whey protein and Probiotics and finally production of functional components during processing which includes Curing, Fermentation, Production of antibacterial compounds like Bacteriocin and Enzyme hydrolysis of proteins. Current status of functional meat products in world and India, safety issues and future prospects has been discussed.
The Domestic Cat

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Effectiveness of Combined Hysterolaparoscopy on the Quality of Life of Patients with Endometriosis: A Retrospective Review in Hungary

Objectives: Endometriosis degrades the quality of life of women and places an enormous burden on families and the healthcare system. The purpose of including hysteroscopy to laparoscopy, which is the mainstay for the diagnosis and treatment, was to evaluate and treat both the specific and nonspecific abnormalities that can impair fertility and well-being by improving surgical efficacy. This study aimed to highlight the effectiveness of combined hysterolaparoscopy on the quality of life in women. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective hospital-based study on 777 women who underwent combined hysterolaparoscopy at the endoscopy department of the hospital, for endometriosis-related symptoms. Results: All 777 women were diagnosed with endometriosis by surgery and were in the range of stages 1 to 4 by the revised American Society of Reproductive Medicine. The mean age was 34.3 ± 5.1 years; the average age at the onset of symptoms was 29.1 ± 4.3 years. Pregnancy was successful in 81.3% (370/455) of those with infertility, with a live birth rate of 94.2% (327/347). The quality of life improved significantly, with 46% to 49% having moderate to significant improvement, and 35-% to 54% achieving significant complete resolution of symptoms (p<0.0005). Dyspareunia (80%), dysmenorrhea (74%), and infertility (69%) were the most common complaints. Conclusions: Similar to other previous clinical studies on the quality of life of patients with endometriosis, this study showed significantly satisfactory outcomes of hysterolaparoscopy, regardless of disease stage and severity. Hysterolaparoscopy may be an adaptable treatment model after a thorough evaluation of patients and their desires.
Minimum Distance Method (MDM) for group judgment aggregations

A new aggregation method-Minimum Distance Method (MDMJ)-was developed to support the group decision process and to help decision makers achieve consensus under the framework of AHP. MDM employs the general distance concept, and is proven to be very appealing to the compromise nature of a group decision making. It preserves all characteristics of the functional equations approach proposed by Aczel and Saaty (1987). MDM is based on a goal programming model, which is easy to solve by using optimization software such as LINDO. Using the goal programming model, MDM provides the weighted membership capability. Sensitivity analysis can be performed to investigate the effect of varying the decision makers' relative importance in terms of weights in the goal programming model. Sensitivity analysis also allows us to make robust decisions.
Modeling and Simulation of a Solar Air-Based Façade-Integrated Decentralized System for Retrofits

There is a significant amount of research on air-based photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) solar collectors. However, the installed area of all air-based solar thermal systems is only 1% compared to all solar thermal systems installed. With open-loop mechanically ventilated air-based building integrated photovoltaic/thermal (BIPV/T) collectors, the silicon based photovoltaic panels can be operated at close to optimal power production levels all year long, without overheating in summer. In efficient, highly insulated and airtight buildings, requirements for fresh air are higher, thus solar air collectors integrated with high efficient envelopes and HVAC systems are an important part of a highly efficient building. This thesis is focused on development of a BIPV design methodology for solar facade applications in building envelope retrofit projects with BIPV, BIPV/T, STPV (semitransparent photovoltaics), BIPV shading devices and double skin facades with BIPV glazing. A BIPV/T assisted heat pump system and a radiant panel with short term phase change thermal storage with PCM (RPCMP) is also studied as a potential retrofit system. The retrofit methodology is applied to a case study office building, demonstrating that the solar facade application can contribute to energy consumption reduction in perimeter zones by up to 84%. Cases with the most promising techno-economic results demonstrate the possibility to reach energy consumption reductions by up to 56%. The most promising case selection was done using the proposed methodology employing the Net Present Value/Investment ratio over the energy savings cost ratio. Different design options are shown to be feasible for different climatic regions of Canada. A model with Simulink/Matlab was developed for design, optimization and operational performance studies of a novel concept for a prefabricated facade module, which consists of an air-based building integrated photovoltaic/thermal (BIPV/T) solar collector assisting a small scale decentralized exhaust heat pump integrated in or linked to facade in which heating of a perimeter zone in an office building is supplied through a radiant panel. Fresh air could be supplied by an air-based BIPV/T system in a displacement ventilation mode and extracted through central exhaust or decentralized heat recovery ventilator. With the developed model annual simulations for Prairies climate, show that there is a potential to reach net-zero energy targets for the perimeter zone with this solution. The model for the perimeter zone studies was incorporated into the existing Simulink toolbox CARNOT (2017) for future work on the system and control optimization.
The use of antigen presenting cell/tumour cell hybrids for the in vitro induction of tumour-specific T cells

Malignant tumours are the second main cause of mortality worldwide, with haematological malignancies representing 10%. Current treatment strategies, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and stem cell transplantation, are mostly effective but may induce serious side effects. In addition, tumours are developing resistance against most of these conventional therapies. Immunotherapy is a promising investigational approach, especially hybrid cell vaccination, in which a professional APC is fused to a tumour cell, and the fusion product mostly combines the antigenicity of the tumour cell partner, processed and presented through the relevant APC-machinery, and associated with co-stimulatory molecules CD80, CD86, and CD40 expression, for proper induction of anti-tumour immune responses. I investigated the phenotypic and functional characteristics of a group of previouslymade hybrid cell lines, generated by in vitro fusion of a human APC (HMy2; EBV Blymphoblastoid cell line) with haematological ex vivo or immortalized tumour cells. On co-culture with allogeneic (normal donors) peripheral blood lymphocytes, hybrid cell lines induced elevated levels of T-cell proliferation compared with their relevant tumour cells, which was dependent on expression of co-stimulatory molecules CD80 and CD86, and MHC class I and class II antigens. The hybrid cell lines induced proliferation of naive, central memory, and effector memory populations of CD4 + , CD8 + T-cells. Moreover, the hybrid cells expressed a range of tumour associated antigens not expressed by HMy2 cells, or by normal PBMC. Depending on that, tumour-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes were induced in vitro by stimulation of allogeneic or autologous PBMCs for multiple rounds with selected hybrid cell lines in the presence of rhIL-2. Tumourand antigen-specificity of the activated T cells were assessed by IFN-γ releasing ELISpot, MHC class I (HLA-A2)-restricted tumour peptide-specific pentamer staining, and 51 Cr-release cytotoxicity assays. Hybrid cell vaccines generated in this way may therefore represent a novel strategy for use in immunotherapy of haematological malignancies, and possibly in other forms of cancer as well.
Site and stand age effects on fertiliser responses in Pinus patula pulpwood plantations in Swaziland

Synopsis Six fertiliser trials were establishedin separate stands in their 4th , 7th or 12th year on both granite and gabbro derived soils intheUsutu Forest, Swaziland. All trials compared the same factorial combination ofN, P and K fertilisers. Tree growth response to fertiliser was measured five years after application. The trials demonstrate that meaningful responses to fertiliser can be obtained whenapplied to established pulpwood stands without thinning. Both stand age at application and soil parent material were found to influence response to fertiliser. With K, positive responses were obtained in the 3 and 6 year old stands but negative responses were evident applied to 11-year-old stands. Positive responses to K were also more pronounced on gabbro derived soils. Tree growth was improved by P applied in 6- and ll-year-old stands and byN applied in Ll-year-old stands. Results are discussed in relationto nutrient cycling, stand development, soil fertility and records oflong-term productivity at Usutu. It is proposed that observed declines in second rotation productivity in block A of the forest are associated with gabbro-derived soils and that this decline can be corrected byfertiliser application.
A field guide to the sharks of the world

The definitive identification guide to the sharks of the world The shark is undeniably the 'lord of the seas', having existed unchanged for 350 million years. Not only is it the biggest of fish, it is also the best equipped for hunting down and destroying its prey. It is capable of living in all waters shallow or deep, tropical or temperate, fresh or salt, and unlike most animals, it has no natural predators apart from the Killer Whale. Set to become a classic natural history title, Collins Field Guide to Sharks describes and illustrates the world's 440 species of shark. Shark families are grouped together and for each individual species there is detailed identification information, and original colour illustration, and a distribution map showing where in the world that species can be found. Covering all aspects of these extraordinary creatures, from their behaviour, breeding, feeding and ecology, right through to the impact of humans on sharks throughout the world, this is one of the most important shark books ever written.
AN UNUSUAL NEW SPECIES OF ACERATONEUROMYIA GIRAULT (HYMENOPTERA, EULOPHIDAE), WITH REDESCRIPTION OF A. ATHERIGONAE FERRIÈRE

IKEDA, E. 1999. An unusual new species of Aceratoneuromyia Girault (Hymenoptera, Eulophidae), with redescription ofA. atherigonae Ferriere.lns. matsum. n. s. 55: 1-11,28 figs. Aceratoneuromyia kamijoi sp. n. is described from Japan and Korea. A. atherigonae Ferriere is redescribed on the basis of the type material and additional specimens from Japan and Thailand. Author s address. IKEDA, E. : Systematic Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaid6 University, Kita 9 Nishi 9, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-8589 Japan.
Effects of different levels of plant proteins on the ongrowing of meagre (Argyrosomus regius) juveniles at low temperatures

Four experimental diets with different inclusion levels of plant proteins and fish protein hydrolysates were compared with a commercial diet for meagre (Argyrosomus regius) ongrowing at optimal and suboptimal water temperature. Results in terms of growth in length and weight, conversion efficiency, dietary feed intake and utilization, body composition (whole fish and liver) as well as enzyme and immunological activities are presented. Fish growth was significantly reduced by the inclusion of plant proteins, although further addition of fish protein hydrolysates improved the results. Daily feed intake was not affected by plant protein inclusion in the diets, although the group fed the highest inclusion level showed lower ingestion than the rest of the groups, probably as a consequence of a reduced dietary palatability. The decrease in water temperature during the second part of the experiment had a negative effect on feed intake and fish growth. Gross visceral morphology of meagre fed the experimental diets was not affected, but muscle weight was significantly reduced. Whole body and liver composition was not affected with plant protein inclusion. However, the inclusion of fish protein hydrolysates resulted in a significant increase in fat content, especially in liver cholesterol and steryl esters, with a parallel reduction in protein. Brush border enzymes were affected by plant protein inclusion as well as serum lysozyme that significantly increased in the fish fed the highest inclusion level. As a conclusion, up to 315 g kg⁻¹ plant protein (76.2% of total protein content) can be included in the diet for meagre without affecting growth or feed utilization. Higher inclusion levels can also be used if at least 5% fish protein hydrolysate is also included.
Movements, Nesting, and Response to Anthropogenic Disturbance of Marbled Murrelets (Brachyramphus marmoratus) in Redwood National and State Parks, California

This study examines the influence of human disturbance on the nesting success of birds. Its objective was to determine the effect of human-related noise pollution, visual human disturbances, and their effect on predator action. The study reports on the reproductive success of 102 marbled murrelets during three nesting seasons. The marbled murrelets were captured on the ocean off northern California and had radio transmitters attached. It was found that most nest failures occurred early in incubation and that predation by corvids was determined as a major source of nest failure. When nests were exposed to disturbance in form of sound from an operating chainsaw, neither incubating adults nor chicks flew away from the nest. The proportion of resting behavior was significantly less when the saw was operating than before or after. Reproductive success was not reduced when nests were exposed to the sound disturbance. Additionally, no correlation was found between nest success and distance from roads or trails. However, it was found that there was a potential for indirect effects of longer-term noise (greater than 15 minutes) due to potential attraction of corvids.
Coral reef organisms as bioregion indicators off Halmahera, Moluccas, Indonesia

In the planning of marine protected areas for the conservation of coral reef systems, it is important to be able to distinguish between certain bioregions, i.e. regions with distinct species assemblages. This was done off western Halmahera (Moluccas, Indonesia), where three such bioregions were distinguished based on species inventories of 41 coral reef sites. The relative value of species belonging to different trophic groups was examined with regard to their possible role as indicators for these three regions. The study focused on ascidians (Ascidiacea), macroalgae, mushroom corals (Fungiidae), and a selection of coral-associated gastropods (Epitoniidae and Coralliophilidae). The best results for the detection of bioregions were obtained when datasets of all four trophic groups were pooled. When comparing the taxa and their indicator values, ascidians were the most suitable, followed by macroalgae, corals and gastropods with 98, 83, 71 and 66 % certainties, respectively. The occurrence of 17 species correlated strongly with the bioregions, which therefore were identified as potential indicator species consisting of 13 ascidians, three macroalgae, and one mushroom coral. These data suggest that ascidians have a significant value as indicators to evaluate bioregion boundaries. Water quality measurements indicated that salinity and turbidity could be responsible for at least part of the differences between the species assemblages in the three bioregions. © 2014 The Authors. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
IgE-Mediated Activation of NK Cells Through FcγRIII1

NK cells express FcγRIII (CD16), which is responsible for IgG-dependent cell cytotoxicity and for production of several cytokines and chemokines. Whereas FcγRIII on NK cells is composed of both FcγRIIIα and FcRγ chains, that on mast cells is distinct from NK cells and made of FcγRIIIα, FcRβ, and FcRγ. Mast cells show degranulation and release several mediators, which cause anaphylactic responses upon cross-linking of FcγRIII as well as FcεRI with aggregated IgE. In this paper, we examined whether IgE activates NK cells through FcγRIII on their cell surface. We found that NK cells produce several cytokines and chemokines related to an allergic reaction upon IgE stimulation. Furthermore, NK cells exhibited cytotoxicity against IgE-coated target cells in an FcγRIII-dependent manner. These effects of IgE through FcγRIII were not observed in NK cells from FcRγ-deficient mice lacking FcγRIII expression. Collectively, these results demonstrate that NK cells can be activated with IgE through FcγRIII and exhibit both cytokine/chemokine production and Ab-dependent cell cytotoxicity. These data imply that not only mast cells but also NK cells may contribute to IgE-mediated allergic responses.
Produção de abobora sob diferentes níveis de água salina e doses de nitrogênio

800x600 O Rio Grande do Norte e um tradicional produtor de aboboras, conhecidas na regiao como jerimum caboclo e de leite. Esse trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito da salinidade agua de irrigacao e diferentes doses de nitrogenio na produtividade da abobora . O delineamento experimental adotado foi em blocos ao acaso, em esquema de parcelas subdivididas 5 x 3, com quatro repeticoes. Os tratamentos foram constituidos dos cinco niveis de salinidade (0,5, 1,5, 2,5, 3,5 e 4,5 dS m -1 ), e tres niveis de nitrogenio: N1 = 27,37; N2 = 91,25 e N3 = 155,12 kg ha -1 correspondente a 30%, 100% e 170%, da recomendacao de nitrogenio, respectivamente.Verificou-se reducao do numero de frutos e massa media dos frutos para produtividade total, enquanto para producao comercial, apenas para numero de frutos comerciais. para producao comercial, a resposta ao N foi mais pronunciada para os menores niveis de condutividade eletrica da agua de irrigacao, a adubacao nitrogenada afetou significativamente os componentes de producao da abobora, exceto a massa media dos frutos totais e comerciais e a dose N2=100% proporcionou rendimento e numero de frutos por planta proximo do maximo Normal 0 21 false false false PT-BR X-NONE X-NONE
Genetics: From Genes to Genomes

1. Genetics: The Study of Biological Information 2. Mendel's Principles of Heredity 3. Extensions to Mendel's Laws 4. The Chromosome Theory of Inheritance 5. Linkage, Recombination, and the Mapping of Genes on Chromosomes 6. DNA Structure, Replication, and Recombination 7. Anatomy and Function of a Gene: Dissection Through Mutation 8. Gene Expression: The Flow of Information from DNA to RNA to Protein 9. Digital Analysis of Genomes 10. Analyzing Genomic Variation 11. The Eukaryotic Chromosome 12. Chromosomal Rearrangements and Changes in Chromosome Number 13. Bacterial Genetics 14. Organellar Inheritance 15. Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes 16. Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes 17. Manipulating the Genomes of Eukaryotes 18. The Genetic Analysis of Development 19. The Genetics of Cancer 20. Variation and Selection in Populations 21. Genetics of Complex Traits
Does Ideological Clarification Help Language Maintenance? Exploring the Revitalization Paradox through the Case of Manegacha, a Tibetan Minority Language

Abstract:Studies of language maintenance and revitalization have often demonstrated an apparent paradox: even when people have positive attitudes towards a language, they may not engage in behaviors that support it. It has been suggested that contradictory ideas hinder language maintenance and revitalization, so that ideological clarification is required before beginning such programs. I question these claims through a case study of Manegacha, a minoritized language of Tibet. It seems that there is, in fact, no necessary link between contradictory attitudes and ideologies and language shift; what seems to be significant is the nature and intensity of contradiction, not its mere presence or absence.
Effect of sugar types on physical attributes and crystalline structure of sweet-dried chicken meat product.

The sweet-dried chicken, an intermediate-moisture meat (aw 0.7-0.8), was prepared by marinating ground chicken meat with 2% salt and 35% sugar level by weight of meat. The mixture of sweet-dried chicken meat varied sugar types (sucrose, fructose, lactose and sorbitol) underwent drying (45°C) and frying (120°C) processes, respectively. The color (L*, a*, b*), browning intensity, shear force values, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and sensory evaluation of sweet-dried chicken meat samples were determined. Samples prepared with fructose and lactose after frying showed darker brown color than those of sucrose and sorbitol treatment samples (p < 0.05). Shear force values of samples prepared with sorbitol and sucrose were lower than those of fructose and lactose treatment samples (p < 0.05) which was corresponded to the higher sensory score in tenderness and overall acceptance. The sweet-dried chicken meat prepared with sucrose and sorbitol had the highest sensory scores in all attributes (p < 0.05). Degree of molecular ordering of samples was evaluated by X-ray diffraction patterns. After frying, sample prepared with lactose showed the highest order of crystalline structure compared to other treatments. However, the sensory score in glossy of sample prepared with lactose was lower than those prepared with sucrose, sorbitol and fructose, respectively (p < 0.05).