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Impact of contrasting fish oil concentrations in the diet on ovine embryo development in vivo and of corresponding diet-specific derivative sera during in vitro culture

In the first of two experiments, numbers of ovulations and day 5 embryo yields were unaffected by fish oil (0, 3 or 6% w/w) in ewe diets; oestradiol concentrations and numbers of large ovarian follicles were increased. Fish oil tended to suppress embryo development and limit blastocyst diameter and cell number but not protein synthesis. In the second experiment IVF-derived embryos were cultured in medium supplemented with foetal calf serum (FCS) or, as in vitro equivalents to Experiment 1, serum from ewes fed rations supplemented with 0 (C), 3 (3F) or 6 (6F)% fish oil. Cleavage rates were not affected by serum source. More Grade 1 to 1.5 blastocysts were produced when using 3F serum (32% of blastocysts) than with C (27%; ns) or 6F (16%; P<0.05) or FCS (10%; P<0.005). It is suggested that at less than 3% inclusion in the diet of ewes, there may be beneficial effects of fish oil fatty acids on embryo production in vivo and of the corresponding ewe serum during in vitro culture. Higher concentrations are counter-productive.
Study to compare safety and efficacy of nifedipine and isoxsuprine in suppression of preterm labour

Preterm birth and its consequences constitute a major health problem in India and worldwide imposing a huge burden on the healthcare cost as preterm labor is one of the leading causes of perinatal mortality and morbidity. This prospective randomized study has compared the safety and efficacy of 2 widely used tocolytics, Nifedipene and Isoxsuprine. 82% of patients who received nifedipine achieved successful tocolysis. While only 72% of patients who received Isoxsuprine received successful tocolysis. Maternal side effects like tachycardia, hypotension and pulmonary edema were more frequently observed in patients receiving isoxsuprine than those receiving nifedipine. This study proves nifedipene to be a better tocolytic than Isoxsuprine in terms of mean gestational age at birth, success rate and side effects.
Anomalias e patologias dentárias em Arctocephalus G. Saint-Hilaire & Cuvier (Pinnipedia, Otariidae) da costa do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil

The studied species were Arctocephalus australis (Zimmermann, 1783) and Arctocephalus tropicalis (Gray, 1872), (five specimens of each one). Anomalies were discussed under the light of theories which relate the ancestry of pinnipeds with the Ursidae; as well as concerning the evolutionary trends supposed for the Otariidae. Pathologies were related to alimentary and reproductive habits.
Effects of Different Types of Primary Pterygium on Changes in Oculovisual Function

Pterygium are known to cause reduction in oculovisual function. However, the effects are varying due to its various morphological factors, thus, the impact on patient are difficult to predict which indirectly not all pterygium need to be excised. To describe the effects of different types of pterygium on changes in oculovisual function. Ninety-three (93) primary pterygium eyes from 93 patients were recruited in this study. Diagnosis and classification of primary pterygium were done by a consultant ophthalmologist (KMK). Standard optometric examinations were performed in all participants. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and contrast sensitivity (CS) was subjectively measured using computerised M&S Technologies Smart System II, performed by a single operator on the same visit. Pterygium excision was done based on a standardised method performed by a single surgeon (KMK). At third month post-surgical, repeated measurements of BCVA and CS were performed. Difference between pre and post-surgical was taken as magnitude changes for each pterygium type. Paired T-test and ANOVA were employed to evaluate the difference between preand post-surgical and pterygium types for both BCVA and CS parameters. Overall mean (n = 93) of BCVA and CS were found significantly associated with advance pterygium (P < 0.001). Paired T-test and ANOVA results showed a significant difference in BCVA and CS values between pterygium groups in preand post-surgical sessions and between pterygium types (both P < 0.001). Reduction of oculovisual function in pterygium patient is expected in advance pterygium. Management of pterygium should be coherent with pterygium types.
Sexual Kidneys in the Red-spotted Newt (Notophthalmus viridescens)

Abstract Functional nephrons of the kidney with secondary sexual function are rare in vertebrates and descriptions of these structures do not unequivocally conclude that they aid in reproduction. This statement holds true for the collecting ducts of the pelvic kidneys in male salamanders, which appear to synthesize abundant secretory material during times of reproductive activity. To indirectly test the hypothesis that collecting ducts of the pelvic kidneys in salamanders are indeed secondary sexual structures, we investigated the correlation of collecting duct secretory activity with that of the seasonal secretory and growth cycles of three known secondary sexual structures: genial glands, dorsal glands of the cloaca, and tail. Male Red-spotted Newts (Notophthalmus viridescens) were captured every month and their urogenital organs were processed for general histological examination. To quantify the seasonal activity of the pelvic kidney collecting ducts, we measured the epithelial height of the collecting ducts, by month, and compared these data with the epithelial heights of the genial glands and dorsal glands and tail depth. The data indicate that there is a significant correlation between the seasonal secretory activity of the collecting duct epithelium and the seasonal activity of previously identified secondary sexual structures. Previously identified secondary sexual structures increase in epithelial height and tail height during the fall, winter, and spring and the collecting duct epithelium mirrors these increases directly. The strength of this correlation provides novel evidence that the salamander kidney collecting ducts may function as secondary sexual structures. However, the actual function of the secretions remains unknown.
Population differentiation of the Stellaria longipes complex within Saskatchewan's Athabasca sand dunes

Stellaria arenicola, a recent derivative within the S. longipes complex, is an endemic of the Athabasca sand dunes. Analysis of 11 morphological characters on 40 genets showed that both the endemic and parental (S. longipes) species are present within the Thomson Bay dune field and that the two forms are distinct. Individuals of S. arenicola were distinguished by only a few characters, typically, large yellow capsules with reflexed teeth and yellowish leaf and stem pigmentation. The endemic also exhibited a higher sexual reproductive output. Many characteristics of vegetative morphology showed plasticity in both species, but the two remained distinct when grown in a common garden. On the sand dunes S. longipes is restricted to beach dunes bordering Lake Athabasca while S. arenicola is predominant on the active dune field inland. The two dune systems represented environmentally distinct microhabitats. The active inner dunes were characterized by an unstable, fine sand substrate and intense insolation. Fiel.
Evaluation of Cardioprotective Effect of a Single Oral Dose of Nicorandil before Primary PCI in Patients presenting with Anterior STEMI

Nicorandil in conjunction with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) has been reported to exert cardioprotective effect in patients with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Intravenous and intracoronary Nicorandil administration with PPCI have been reported to reduce reperfusion injury consequences and improve cardiac function in patients with STEMI even on the long term . However, there is limited information on the cardioprotective effect of oral Nicorandil in STEMI patients . The Aim of this study was to evaluate Cardioprotective effect of a single oral dose of Nicorandil 20 mg given before primary PCI in patients presenting with a first anterior STEMI within 6 hours from symptoms onset. This study is a Prospective multicenter Study that included 80 Patients who were presenting with first anterior STEMI and undergone primary PCI as a myocardial reperfusion method in the period between June 2016 and May 2018. Patients were divided into two groups: Group A (40 patients) was the Study group which received Nicorandil 20mg single oral dose immediately on admission with the loading doses of aspirin and clopidogril prior to the PPCI procedure and Group B (40 patients) was the Control group that did not receive Nicorandil . There were no statistically significant differences between two groups as regards demographic data, risk factors for coronary artery disease and procedural data . There was statistically significant lower peak levels of cardiac enzymes and higher left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF%) in group (A) compared to group (B). The peak level of CKT in group (A) was 1899.1± 601.000 compared to 2386.300 ± 844.318 in group (B), (P = 0.004) . The peak level of CK MB in group (A) was 264.100 ± 86.982 compared to 329.325 ± 147.404 in group (B), (P = 0.018) . The LVEF% in group (A) was (43.550±5.114) compared to (40.325±5.753) in group (B), (P = 0.010). Single dose of Nicorandil 20 mg administered orally and given to patients who were presenting with a first anterior STEMI within 6 hours from symptoms onset prior to reperfusion with primary PCI had a significant cardioprotective effect in the form of higher left ventricular ejection fraction and lesser release of cardiac enzymes (CKT and CK MB) compared to control group which reflects more myocardial salvage of the area at risk and lesser reperfusion induced myocardial damage.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF SEX EXPRESSION IN CUCURBIT FLOWERS

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Young adults Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

Background: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is referred to as the gold standard therapeutic modality for treating coronary artery disease (CAD) among both old or young patients. hypertension, diabetes, Increased BMI and obesity, etc. are among the major risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases. The aim of the current study was to highlight the increasing rate of CAD and associated CABG surgery among young adults and to identify the potential risk factors associated with it. Methodology: In this hospital based observational study, CAD patients ≤40 years of age admitted to the cardiac surgery department of a leading cardiac center for CABG surgery were included in the study. The study continued from 5th January 2018 to 21st August 2019 and the data of 184 patients who underwent CABG was collected during this time period. The details regarding patients' age, weight, height and body mass index (BMI) were obtained at the time of initial examination. Moreover, medical records, familial history and risk profile were also monitored. The collected data was analyzed using SPSS Version 22.0. Results: A total of 184 CAD patients who underwent CABG surgery were included in the study and 114(62%) of them were males and 70(38%) were females. The age range was 25 to 40 years with the mean age of 36.5±3.17 years. The risk profile displayed that increased BMI was the major contributor for cardiovascular disease i.e. 38% patients were overweight, 10.9% were in Obese I category and 5.97% were in obese II category. Following obesity, hypertension (49.5%), diabetes (29.9%) and dysfunctional lipids (14.7%) were common comorbid conditions. While smoking and positive familial history also contributed to the risk ratio. It was observed that hypertension, diabetic history was more among overweight and obese individuals (p=0.029 & 0.666). Conclusion: Young CAD patients ≤40 years of age display decreased risk and adverse outcomes as compared to the older counterparts but the clinical pattern of presentation is different and hence require different strategic attention.
Analysis of dominant lactic acid bacteria from artisanal raw milk cheeses produced on the mountain Stara Planina, Serbia

Traditional Serbian cheese production has a long history and generates products with rich flavor profiles. To enable the industrial manufacture of these home-made Serbian cheeses, the lactic acid bacteria present in them needs to be characterized. Five fresh white cheeses made from raw cow’s milk without commercial starter cultures were collected from households on the mountain Stara Planina, Serbia. According to phenotypical and molecular analysis, 262 isolated Lwere found to belong to Lactococcus, Lactobacillus, Streptococcus, Leuconostoc or Enterococcus. The unique bacterial composition of each cheese indicates that the preservation of household industry is the way to maintain production of distinct cheeses.
Filtration dynamics of the zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha

Nous avons quantifie les effets du type, de la taille et de la concentration des particules, de la taille des moules et de la temperature sur le taux de filtration du bivalve Dreissena polymorpha. Des experiences faisant appel a des microspheres de plastique ont donne des estimations fiables de la filtration quand les mesures etaient faites avant le debut de la production de feces. Une fois que le materiau filtre etait passe dans l'intestin, la filtration des microspheres etait beaucoup plus lente que celle du seston naturel. Les particules de diametre egal ou superieur a 1,5 μm etaient retenues avec une efficacite presque totale. La vitesse de circulation (mL.h -1 ) se maintenait a un niveau maximal pour des concentrations de particules inferieures a 27 mg.L -1 . Les taux de filtration (mg.h -1 ) se stabilisaient a un niveau maximal au-dessus de 27 mg.L -1 . Le debut de l'apparition de pseudofeces, qui indique une surcharge du systeme de filtration, s'est aussi produit chez la majorite des moules a environ 27 mg.L -1 . La filtration par unite de surface de branchies etait constante quelle que soit la taille des moules. La filtration etait optimale entre 14 et 26°C. Le Q 10 de filtration (8 a 20°C) etait de 2,4 et 1,7, respectivement, pour les moules accoutumees a l'eau froide et a l'eau chaude. De meme, le Q 10 (8 a 22°C) du battement des cils lateraux et des cirres laterofrontaux atteignait 2,0. A temperature courante et apres ajustement en fonction de la taille du corps, les taux de circulation de D. polymorpha etaient egaux a ceux qui avaient ete signales pour d'autres bivalves d'eau douce, ce qui indique une similarite fonctionnelle.
Paenibacillus polymyxa and Bacillus aryabhattai as Biocontrol Agents against Ralstonia solanacearum In Vitro and In Planta

The present study aimed to biologically controlling the potato bacterial wilt disease which caused by Ralstonia solanacearum by antagonistic bacterial isolates which isolated from soil. Two bacterial isolates (coded, MAS400 and MAS100) obtained from soil of some field grown potato crops was tested to against Ralstonia solanacearum bacterium in vitro and in planta. The isolates showed various ability to inhibit R. solanacerum growth in vitro. The isolate MAS400 exhibited highly inhibitory activity (3.7 cm), while the isolate MAS100 showed moderate antagonistic activity (0.9 cm). Molecular identification and 16S rDNA sequencing for the antagonistic bacterial isolates showed that, the isolate MAS400 is Bacillusaryabhattai withpercent identity 80.56% and the isolate MAS100 is Paenibacillus polymyxa withpercent identity 97.63% compared to known bacterial sequences in the NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) databases. The isolate MAS100 was deposited in Genebank NCBI with accession number MN971671. Assessment of antagonistic bacteria as biocontrol agents for suppressionpotato bacterial wilt disease showed that, symptoms were less severe and the appearance of wilt symptom on infected plants was delayed compared to the control. Trials with Paenibacillus polymyxa isolate on potato plants had a lower disease incidence (20 %) with maximum disease reduction (80 %), whereas Bacillusaryabhattai isolate had a higher disease incidence on potato plants (60 %), with lower disease reduction (40 %). Isolates Paenibacillus polymyxa showed the highest suppression on potato plants.
Process design implications of aldehyde properties on transketolase-catalysed condensations

Recently we have devised a systematic approach to selection and operation of biotransforma-tion reactions. Such an approach is based on reaction characterisation leading to the identification of constraints and subsequent process synthesis. In this paper we illustrate how this approach can be applied to a model system (condensation of glycolaldehyde with β-hydroxy-pyruvate by transketolase to synthesise L-erythrulose) as the basis for rapidly evaluating a second system with different aldehyde properties (condensation of racemic 3-oxy-benzylglycer-aldehyde with β-hydroxypyruvate to synthesise (3S,4R)-5-oxy-benzyl-D-xylulose). Some general conclusions are drawn.
Microbial abundance in rhizosphere of medicinal and aromatic plant species in conventional and organic growing systems

This study was aimed at comparing the abundance of microorganisms in the rhizosphere of four different medicinal and aromatic plant species (basil, mint, dill and marigold) grown under both conventional and organic management on the chernozem soil at the experimental field of Backi Petrovac (Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Novi Sad, Serbia). Two sampling terms (June 1 and July 18, 2012) were performed to collect samples for microbiological analyses. The microbial abundance was higher in organic than in conventional system while at the same time significant differences were obtained only with dill rhizosphere. The differences in number of microorganisms belonging to different groups relied upon both plant species and sampling term. Thus, in mint, the recorded number of azotobacters and fungi was significantly higher whereas the number of ammonifiers was significantly lower. The present results indicate that organic growing system affected the abundance of microorganisms in rhizosphere of species investigated, especially in the second term of sampling.
Production of oxytetracycline from agricultural wastes using Streptomyces spp

The production of oxytetracycline by some Streptomyces spp in solid state fermentation from four agricultural wastes like groundnut shells, corncob, corn pomace and cassava peels were investigated. The proximate analyses of the various wastes showed that groundnut shells had the highest protein and fibre contents. Oxytetracycline was detected on the third day of fermentation and reached its peak on the sixth day. Streptomyces vendagensis ATCC 25507 produced 120mg g -1 oxytetracycline with groundnut shells as the substrate in solid state followed by S. rimosus NRRL B2659 (90mg g -1 substrate) S. alboflavus NRRL B1273 (83mg g -1 substrate) S. viridifaciens (50mg g -1 substrate) and S. aureofaciens NRRL B2183 (42mg g -1 ). The optimum range of initial moisture content of the substrate for the production of the antibiotic was between 65 to 70%. At pH of 5.5-6.5, maximal level of antibiotic production was achieved. Keywords : cassava peels, corncobs, pomace, groundnut shells, oxytetracycline, Streptomyces spp , fermentation Nigerian Food Journal Vol. 23 2005: 174-182
Natural diet of the freshwater anomuran Aegla longirostri (Crustacea, Anomura, Aeglidae)

The present study characterized the diet of Aegla longirostri from southern Brazil, in relation to seasonality, size and sex of the animals. The aeglids were sampled bimonthly, from October 1999 to August 2000. The animals were dissected and the Stomach Repletion Degree (RD) and the food items contained in each stomach were recorded. For each food item with RD⩾0.5, the Relative Importance Index (RII) was calculated. Of 399 animals collected, 305 had RD⩾0.5. The following items were found in the stomachs: plant tissue, non‐identified material, sediment, and fragments of adult insects, as well as fragments of Aegla sp. , mollusc shells, fish scales and dipteran larvae. Independently of size class and sex, the animals showed a preference for plant tissue. These results demonstrate that A. longirostri has an omnivorous feeding habit, and is mainly herbivorous.
Phenolic-Linked Antioxidant, anti-Diabetic, and anti-Hypertensive Potential of Wild and Cultivated Swertia chirayita (Roxb. ex Flem.) Karst. Using in vitro Assays

Swertia chirayita, an anti-diabetic medicinal plant needs urgent conservation. Cultivation is an effective conservation approach that can balance market demand and species protection. Aqueous and 12% ethanolic extracts of wild and cultivated S. chirayita were investigated to understand possible variation in potential anti-diabetic-related bioactivity. In general, higher antioxidant activity was found in wild extracts, while higher α-glucosidase inhibitory activity was found in cultivated extracts for all plant parts. This indicates that despite the small differences in their biological functionality, cultivated S. chirayita has the same potential as wild S. chirayita in the management of type 2 diabetes and its related complications.
A comparison of a new diagnostic test of the human Brucellosis , the Brucella Coombs Gel Test , with other methods

This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To cited: Karamese M, Acar O. A comparison of a new diagnostic test of the human Brucellosis, the Brucella Coombs Gel Test, with other methods. Acta Med. Alanya 2020;4(1):56-60. doi:10.30565/medalanya.646672 *Corresponding Author: Murat Karamese. Medical School of Kafkas University, Department of
Quantitative Leaf Anatomy of C3 and C4 Grasses (Poaceae): Bundle Sheath and Mesophyll Surface Area Relationships

Abstract Quantitative anatomical characteristics, including cross-sectional areas (volumes) of all tissues and perimeters (surface areas) of chlorenchymatous tissues, were measured in transverse sections of leaf blades of 125 species of grasses (Poaceae). The species sample represents the major taxonomic groups and the range of photosynthetic pathway variation, including the 'classical' anatomical-biochemical types (the NADP-malic enzymic type, NADP-ME; the NAD-malic enzyme type, NAD-ME; and the PEP carboxykinase type, PCK) and species of Eragrostis, Panicum and Enneapogon that are PCK-like structurally, but NAD-ME biochemically. We found new evidence that both mesophyll and bundle sheath tissues of C4 species have less surface area exposed to intercellular space and lower surface: volume ratios than in C3 species and, in C4 species, the ratio of PCR (bundle sheath) tissue surface adjacent to intercellular space:tissue volume ratio is strikingly lower than the comparable value for PCA tissue. Additionally, the 'classical' NAD-ME type differs from the structurally similar PCK type in reduced exposure of bundle sheath tissue surface to intercellular space and in lower surface: volume ratios of both mesophyll and bundle sheath tissues. Multivariate analysis reinforces this discrimination of the 'classical' NAD-ME type from the PCK type, lending support to the hypothesis that certain anatomical features reduce apoplastic leakage of CO2 from bundle sheath to intercellular space. Overall, the pattern of variation in quantitative leaf blade anatomy is complex, reflecting correlations with both taxonomic group and photosynthetic type, and no new diagnostic characters emerge that can be used to distinguish one biochemical type from another a priori.