Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The potential role of male bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells of diabetic female rats

Background: Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic defect that has the ability to produce an irreversible injury, abnormality of function and defect of several organs. Stem cell treatment posses a fantastic hope for the remedy damaged tissues or organs, and it is one of the utmost hopeful remedy for diabetic people. Thus, the current research direct to highlights of the potency function of MSCs of diabetic female rats. Methodology: Male albino bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells have been isolated and confirmed by their adhesion, spindle shape and also by cluster differentiation marker. Streptozotocin-induced diabetic female rats were intravenous injected by 1 x 105 MSCs (cell/rat). Results: MSCs group is capable of lowering blood glucose level, the activities of α-amylase, and S. L-MDA. However, hepatic glycogen contents showed an incredible increase when compared with the STZ-diabetic female nontreated rats. The histopathological and immuno-histochemical photo results confirmed that MSCs group noteworthy diminutive the degenerative alteration in pancreatic β-cells islet. Conclusions: Using bone marrow MSCs in remedy of STZ-diabetic female rats have the ability to recover odd biochemical parameters to normal or near normal level in STZ-induced diabetes model. But, MSCs needs more research and it may be more effective by injection more than one dose.
Hybrid corn seed quality and accelerated aging

The three crosses of hybrid corn seed used were single cross variety Tevada 77, double cross variety Pacific 11, and three-way cross variety Pacific 47. The seed were subjected to accelerated aging in nearly 100% relative humidity at 42, 43 and 44°C for 48, 72 and 96 hours at each temperature. Seed quality tests consisted of standard germination, speed of germination, conductivity, seedling dry weight, and seedling shoot and root length of the seed before and after accelerated aging. The aim was to investigate the quality and accelerated aging of hybrid corn seed. All hybrid seed had a high germination of 90-99%. Single cross seed had the lowest vigor followed by double and three-way crosses. Single cross seed showed a gradual and sequential reduction in germination and vigor as accelerated aging temperature and duration increased whereas the seed from double and three-way crosses showed a sharp reduction in germination only at 43 and 44°C for 96 hours. Speed of germination had the most response to accelerated aging. Accelerated aging increased conductivity of seed leachates, but conductivity was statistically different only in single cross seed. Data suggested that appropriate accelerated aging condition for the evaluation of hybrid corn seed quality in the humid tropics should be at nearly 100% relative humidity at 44°C for 96 hours.
Apoptotic Regulation of B cell Development and Autoimmunity

of a dissertation at the University of Miami. Dissertation supervised by Professor Wasif N. Khan. No. of pages in text. (173) Misguided immune reactions against self can cause autoimmunity. Although multiple factors are likely involved, a common feature is altered lymphocyte homeostasis due to dyregulated apoptosis. Etiology of most autoimmune diseases remains unknown, however, antigen presenting cells (APCs) and T cells are considered to be the most critical in the development of autoimmune diseases. This view is challenged by recent studies in both mice and humans and data presented in this thesis. Here, we show that the integration of signals from the B cell antigen receptor (BCR) and B cell activating receptor (BAFF-R) promotes survival in splenic late transitional (T2) B cells that have passed the self-reactivity checkpoint. In this signal integration, BCR engagement produces nuclear factor kappa-B2 (NF-κB2 or p100) protein, a substrate used by the BAFF-R for the activation of the alternative NF-κB pathway. In contrast, precheckpoint T1 cells fail to integrate BCR and BAFF-R signals and remain sensitive to BCR mediated apoptosis. Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (Btk) and DNA binding NF-κB protein c-Rel are critical in this signal integration and B cell survival. Importantly, BAFF-R promotes B cell survival by suppressing Bim, a pro-apoptotic protein of the Bcl-2 family. Deletion of Bim leads to Systemic Lupus
The immunogenicity and pathogenicity of pasteurella multocida isolated from poultry in Namakkal

Five field isolates of Pasteurella multocida from poultry in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India were serotyped as Heddeleston serotype 1 (three isolates) and Heddeleston type 1 with weak cross reactivity to 4 and 14 (two). The pathogenicity of one isolate has been studied and a killed vaccine was developed. The vaccine provided good homologous protection.
Effects of sex factor and bull lineage on behaviour of calves during ethological tests.

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of sex and bull lineage on calves` behavior showed in three ethological tests. Forty dairy calves sired by 3 bulls were used. The labyrinth tests were performed at the age of 119 days, novel arena tests were conducted at the 124th and 168th day. At the 130th day the social behavior during feeding was evaluated. We did not find any significant differences between genders in the labyrinth activities. Some activity times tended to be lower in the females. Heifer-calves spent less time standing at the labyrinth entrance part and tended shorter time to traverse the labyrinth than the bull-calves. Bull-lineages differed significantly in the time of labyrinth leaving only. Calves sired by Bull 2 were the fastest in the labyrinth traversing (397.13482.04 s) opposite to calves descended from Bull 1 and Bull 3 (722.58372.01 s, 624.08617.36 s) (P<0.001; 1:2**). Neither sexes nor bull-lineages differed during observations in novel arena. Heifer-calves tended be movable than bull-calves. The repeatability of ambulation behaviour between ages of 124 and 168 days was proved by significantly during the 1st minute and 5 minutes of the 1st test (r=0.3177*; r=0.2895*). We did not find any significant differences in social behavior. The win duel number tended to be higher in heifer-calves. The results of performed methods indicated that calves behavior is affected by the bull lineage factors in the labyrinth solving only. Keywords: dairy calf, behavior, sex, bull lineage, labyrinth, novel arena, eating I
Acceleration of postmortem tenderization in lamb and Brahman-cross beef carcasses through infusion of calcium chloride.

A study involving 24 lamb carcasses was conducted to determine the effects of electrical stimulation and CaCl 2 infusion on meat shear forces. Infusion of lamb carcasses with CaCl 2 accelerated postmortem tenderization such that postmortem storage beyond 24 h to ensure meat tenderness was not necessary. Low-frequency electrical stimulation of lamb carcasses had no effect on shear force and was not a necessary step prior to CaCl 2 infusion
Influncia do grau de bipartio escrotal sobre parmetros reprodutivos de caprinos

The influence of scrotum division on the reproductive parameters in goats was evaluated. Thirty animals were divided into three groups of 10 animals each as follows. Group I: animals with simple scrotum (n=10); Group II: animals with 50% of scrotum bipartite (n=10); and Group III: animals with more than 50% of scrotum bipartite (n=10). It was evaluated: body weight, scrotum perimeter and the testicular length, the seminal characteristic, plasmatic concentration of testosterone, and the libido of the animals with different degrees of scrotum division. Animals with divided scrotum had higher weight and testicular length when compared with animals from the first group that had a higher percentage of spermatic defects. It is possible to conclude that there was a positive influence of scrotal bipartition on the biometric parameters and the sperm quality in goats.
Optimal Modified Extended Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Prostate Biopsy: The Addition of Two Intravenous Doses of Amikacin to Ciprofloxacin

Purpose: This retrospective study was undertaken to investigate whether increasing amikacin dosage for ciprofloxacin prophylaxis in patients with fluoroquinolone (FQ)-resistant rectal flora reduce infectious complications after transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy (TRUSPB). Materials and Methods: A total of 430 patients with FQ-resistant rectal flora based on rectal swab cultures were divided into two groups. Patients in both groups were administered ciprofloxacin (400 mg, intravenous [IV], twice daily) on the same day as TRUSPB and one day after biopsy. However, whereas group 1 patients (n=202) were administered a single injection of amikacin (1 g, IV) one hour before TRUSPB, patients in group 2 (n=228) were administered two injections of amikacin (1 g, IV) before one hour TRUSPB and again on the day after TRUSPB. Results: Of the 430 study subjects, 129 (30.0%) showed extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) positivity. The overall incidence rate of infectious complications was 2.8% (12/430). Infectious complication rates were 4.0% (8/202) in group 1 and 1.3% (3/228) in group 2 (p=0.075). Urinary tract infection and acute prostatitis were more frequent in group 1 (3.5% vs. 0.4%, p=0.029). Infectious complication rates in ESBL negative patients were 3.4% (5/145) in group 1 and 1.3% (2/156) in group 2, whereas those in ESBL positive patients were 7.0% (4/57) in group 1 and 1.4% (1/72) in group 2. Conclusions: Increasing the dosage of amikacin for ciprofloxacin prophylaxis reduce infectious complications in patients with FQ-resistant rectal flora and to be more effective in ESBL positive patients with FQ-resistant rectal flora.
Roosting site selection in the damselfly species calopteryx haemorrhoidalis (Odonata: Calopterygidae)

At a small stream in S' France the damselfly species Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis (Vander Linden 1825) was observed to determine temporal patterns of activity. Activity began within 90 min after sunrise. Age and sex structure of roosting groups on sites used at night was determined. The activity range of marked individuals between perch used during the day and roosting site on leaves of bushes at the bank were recorded. Roosting sites of individuals of all age stages and both sexes were clustered. The individual roosting locations varied from night to night. Mortality during the night was low (0,12%). Almost all damselflies spent the night sitting more or less exposed on leaves, but various weather conditions resulted in changed preferences for roosting site height above the ground.
Clinical, Pathological and Bacteriological Investigations on Air Sacculitis in Chickens in Ismailia Province (Egypt).

This study was carried out to investigate the clinical, pathological and bacteriological aspects of five poultry farms at Ismailia province(Egypt) suffering from respiratory symptoms accompanied with enteritis. Post-mortem findings suggested septicemia. Bacteriological examination revealed the isolation of E. coli (60 %& 40%), Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale (ORT, 26.6% & 20%) and E. coli concomitant with Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale (18.6% & 12%) in broilers and layers chickens respectively. The eighty-five E. coli isolates were serotyped as follow: seventy were identified to six different serotypes, O78, O26, O1, O2, O157 and O111, with different frequencies. The results of the biological properties of the E.coli isolates revealed that all E. coli isolates bind Congo red (100). β-hemolysin was observed in 48 isolates (56.47%) and enterotoxins assays revealed that two E. coli strains recovered from birds were O26 (22.86%) and O157 (5.71%), while invasiveness assay revealed negative results. The in vitro Antimicrobial resistance patterns of the isolates were reported. Experimental infections of ORT were examined and scored weekly. Recovery from respiratory disease was overall most successful after Enrofloxacin treatment. It could be concluded that air sacculitis due to E.coli and ORT is prevalent among broiler and layers chickens at Ismailia province. E. coli is the most commonly incriminated agent and Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale stands as the second most important pathogen. So, management and sanitation practices designed to reduce the number of these types of organisms in the birds' environment are necessary.
The functional study of Na+/Ca2+ exchanger in vascular smooth muscle cells

Na+/Ca2+ exchanger (NCX) is a membrane protein which can mediate either Ca2+ entry (reverse mode) or exit (forward mode) in cells. As one of the major Ca2+ transport systems, NCX is postulated to play a critical role in the vascular smooth muscle cell. Th
Comparison of Lingual and Buccal Orthodontic Therapy on Microbial Parameters and Periodontal Status

AbstractObjective: To compare the periodontal condition and the microbiological status between the vestibular group (VG), lingual group (LG) and control group (CG). Mataerial and Methods: 18 patients(mean age: experimental group: 32 years old; and control group: 25 years old): 6 treated with vestibular fixed appliance, 6 with lingual appliance and 6 subjects in the control groupwho did not receive orthodontic treatment. A periodontal exam was performed before placing braces (T0) and after 4 weeks (T1). The gingival index (GI), plaque index (PI), Bleeding on probing (BOP) and periodontal pocket depth (PPD) was evaluated. Through PCR was detected the presence or absence ofEikenellacorrodens (Ec), Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn), Agregati bacteractinomycetemcomitans (Aa), Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), Tannerella forsythensis (Tf), Terponema denticolla (Td), and Prevotella intermedia (Pi). Results: It was found a significant increased in the plaque index and gingival index. No significant changes were found according to BOP and PPD. The microbiological results show significant differences between the control group and the experimental groups in Aa, Tf, Pi, Fn and a tendency to an increase of Pg, Td in both experimental groups. Conclusions: There’s a direct relation between the placement of fixed appliance (vestibular and lingual) and the increase of plaque index and gingival index. Also, the growth of periodonto pathogens in subgingival plaque is promoted. Clinical relevance : This study stresses the importance of monitoring orthodontic patients. Vestibular orthodontic appliance seems to be better than the lingual in terms of less worsening condition during time.
Kajian terhadap struktur komuniti tumbuhan Periuk Keradi Hutan Pendidikan Alam, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan

Two species of pitcher plants namely Nepenthes gracilis Korthals and . mirablis (Loureiro) Druce were recorded in the plot with an area of 0.1 hectare. The former species differed from the later species lJy its angular stem, sessile leaves, very thin peristome (~ 1 mm thick), under surface of pitcher lids were sparsely glandular, inner surface of the pitcher cavities were partly covered with exposed type of digestive glands whereas the later species have cylindrical stem, petiolate leaves, thick peristome (;? 1 mm thick), under surface of pitcher lids were densely glandular, inner surface surface of the pitcher cavities were partly covered with overarched type of digestive glands. The population density of N. gracilis is greater than that of N. mirabalis, each contained 147 and 15 individuals respectively. The low density of the former species was attributed to its strong tendency to grow in wet soil particularly in temporary and permanent inundated secondary vegetation. The population dispersion pattern of seedlings, saplings and matured plants of N. gacilis and N. gracilis were significantly aggregated.
Morphometric Study of the Lumbar Spray in the African Black West Subject: Interest in Surgery. About a CT Scans of 170 Cases in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)

Objective: Our study aimed at analyzing the morphometry of the lumbar spine at the CT scan and to specify its interest in spinal surgery. Methodology: This was a prospective study conducted from May 1, 2011 to July 31, 2011 in Ouagadougou. During this study, 170 patients aged 45.3 ± 12.5 years old with a sex ratio of 1.15 received a CT scan. The symptomatology was dominated by low back pain (60.6%) and lumbar osteoarthritis was the most common etiology (51.8%). The measurements were performed directly on axial and sagittal sections of the lumbar spine with measurement of the vertebral body, and pedicles. Results: The vertebral body increased forward from 24.9 mm in L1 to 26.7 mm in L5 and decreasing backwards from 26.6 mm in L1 to 23.4 mm in L5. The transverse diameter of the vertebral body ranged from 37 mm in L1 to 47.4 mm in L5 and the anteroposterior diameter of 27.6 mm in L1 to 33.5 mm in L5. The lumbar canal had an anteroposterior diameter that ranged from 15.9 mm in L1 to 15.5 mm in L5 and an interpedicular distance increasing from 21.54 mm in L1 to 28.42 mm in L5. The pedicle decreased in length from L1 (9.5 mm) to L5 (6.5 mm) while its width increased from 6.9 mm in L1 to 15.1 mm in L5. Its axis formed, with respect to the sagittal plane, an increasingly obtuse angle varying from 16.3 degrees in L1 to 29.1 degrees in L5 and with respect to the upper plate of the vertebral body, an increasingly acute angle (14, 2 degrees in L1 at 8.8 degrees in L5). Conclusion: The dimensions of the lumbar vertebrae in our series differ from those noted in Western populations in that they have a smaller vertebral body, a shorter, wider pedicle with an angle of inclination of the pedicle compared to the sagittal and horizontal planes more obtuse.
The effectiveness of phenotypic selection in natural populations: a case study from the Peruvian Amazon

Abstract Phenotypic selection is commonly used in agroforestry, both in genetic improvement and as a component of “good practice” in seed collection. In the first case, the aim is to secure genetic gain. In the second case, selection is used to ensure that seed supplies meet given minimum quality standards, or that poor quality sources are avoided. Here we examine the effectiveness of phenotypic selection in natural forest stands of the Amazonian timber and multipurpose tree Calycophyllum spruceanum Benth. We ask (a) whether mothertrees with high estimated annual height and diameter increments had faster growing progeny than mothertrees with low values; (b) whether forked mother-trees tended to have higher proportions of forked progeny than unforked trees; (c) whether spatially isolated mother-trees tend to produce slower growing progeny than mother-trees growing together with conspecifics. In each case, we found no evidence of differences between the respective groups. We offer explanations for these findings and discuss their implications for tree improvement and seed collection.
Effect of enzyme supplementation of diets based on maize or hominy feed on performance and nutrient digestibility in broilers

Two experiments were conducted to determine the nutritional value of hominy feed and impact of an enzyme preparation in broiler chickens diets. In the fi rst experiment, 480 one-day-old chickens were fed 6 experimental diets (treatments) from the day of hatching to 35 days of age with increasing quantities of hominy feed replacing 0, 50 and 100% of maize. The diets were fed with or without enzyme supplementation. Each treatment consisted of 10 replications, 8 birds per replication. During the entire period, chickens from the group receiving maize had a lower (P<0.05) feed conversion ratio (FCR) in comparison with other experimental groups. Body weight gains were also reduced (P<0.05) when maize was substituted by hominy feed. Addition of enzymes improved FCR (P<0.05). Experiment two was carried out using 120, 21-day-old Ross male chickens in 10 treatments, 12 birds per experimental group. Birds fed maize hominy diets had the lowest organic dry matter and N-free extractives apparent digestibility coeffi cient (P<0.05). Hominy diets also had a lower AME N value (P<0.05). Enzyme addition improved the apparent digestibility of all nutrients (P<0.05) except crude fat.
Molecular Evolution of the SARS Coronavirus During the Course of the SARS Epidemic in China

Sixty-one SARS coronavirus genomic sequences derived from the early, middle, and late phases of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic were analyzed together with two viral sequences from palm civets. Genotypes characteristic of each phase were discovered, and the earliest genotypes were similar to the animal SARS-like coronaviruses. Major deletions were observed in the Orf8 region of the genome, both at the start and the end of the epidemic. The neutral mutation rate of the viral genome was constant but the amino acid substitution rate of the coding sequences slowed during the course of the epidemic. The spike protein showed the strongest initial responses to positive selection pressures, followed by subsequent purifying selection and eventual stabilization.
Acibenzolar-S-methyl and methyl jasmonate treatments of glasshouse-grown freesias suppress post-harvest petal specking caused by Botrytis cinerea

Summary Compounds that activate host plant defence responses potentially offer socio-environmentally sound alternative methods for disease control. In a series of glasshouse trials over 2 years, pre-harvest sprays with acibenzolar-S-methyl (ASM) and methyl jasmonate (MeJA) were tested for suppression of post-harvest infection of cut Freesia hybrida L. flowers by Botrytis cinerea. For the ASM treatments, variability in reducing the incidence of B. cinerea disease was observed between years, freesia varieties, incubation temperatures and ASM concentrations. In the first year, the greatest reductions in lesion numbers on ASM-treated var. ‘Cote d’Azur’ were recorded using 2.86 mM ASM. For three different post-harvest temperature regimes, the relative reductions in lesion numbers, compared to untreated controls, were 45% at 5°C, 40% at 12°C and 30% at 20°C, respectively. In the second year, lesion numbers were most reduced using 1.43 mM ASM to treat freesia var. ‘Dukaat’ flowers. Here, the relative reductions were to 44% at 5°C, 26% at 12°C and 51% at 20°C. MeJA treatments were, in general, more consistently effective than ASM treatments in reducing lesion numbers and lesion diameters on cut freesia flowers. MeJA-treated (0.2 mM) freesia flowers (var. ‘Dukaat’) incubated at 20°C showed relative reductions of 62%, and 45% for lesion number and lesion diameter, respectively.The differing efficacy between ASM and MeJA treatments could be attributed to their differential abilities to induce the salicylic acid (SA)-mediated vs. the jasmonic acid (JA)-mediated host defence pathways, respectively.
Peripheral ameloblastoma of the buccal mucosa: Case report of a rare tumor

Peripheral ameloblastoma (PA) refers to a rare neoplasm that accounts for approximately 1%–5% of all ameloblastomas. It arises in the soft tissues overlying a tooth-bearing region, and those found in nontooth-bearing locations, such as the buccal mucosa, lips, and palate. This article aims at describing a case of a rare form of extragingival PA in the nontooth-bearing region and challenges in its management in settings with limited resources. A 55-year-old African male presented with a painless swelling on the right cheek for about 6 years, which was clinically diagnosed as pleomorphic adenoma; however, both pre- and postoperative histopathological results reported the swelling to be follicular ameloblastoma. Extragingival PA is a rare variant of ameloblastoma, which needs to be included as one of the differential diagnoses of the buccal mucosal swellings.