bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Studies on the Orbital Heating Organ of the Swordfish (Xiphias Gladius) using Microvascular Corrosion Casting
Authors: Bailey GW , McKernan S , Price RL , Walck SD , Charest P-M , Gauvin R , Ditrich Hans , DeMetrio Gregorio 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
The swordfish ﹛Xiphias gladius), as well as billfishes (Istiophoridae), shows a conspicuous modification of one of its eye muscles: the dorsal rectus muscle. While the other eye muscles show an apparently normal, oculomotoric structure, the musculus rectus dorsalis is modified for heat production. While the remaining oculomotoric portion of this muscle shows normal muscular cells, the bulk of the organ is composed of cells structurally similar to brown adipose tissue (BAT) and blood vessels. The BAT cells are capable of direct (i.e., non-shivering) metabolic heat production. This heat is then transported and disseminated by the blood vessels in this organ.
Microvascular corrosion casting is an excellent technique for studying the morphology of complicate vascular networks. However, studies using this technique on eye muscle vasculature are not frequently found in the literature. Juvenile swordfish, 1.4-1.8kg bodyweight, were collected in the Ionic sea. Immediately after catching, terminal anaesthesia was carried out with tricaine-methanesulfonate.
Imaging and Volumetric Quantitation of Vascular Corrosion Casts with Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy.
Authors: Bailey GW , McKernan S , Price RL , Walck SD , Charest P-M , Gauvin R , Czymmek K , Wagner R C , Hossler F E , Kao R 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Vascular corrosion casts provide faithful replicas of the three-dimensional anatomy of blood vessel system of organs and tissues. In addition, corrosion casts can be used to obtain quantitative information regarding vessel and tissue spaces. However, morphometric measurements of SEM images of corrosion casts is difficult due to severe specimen tilt, parallax and the inability to image 3D casts from all angles. We present evidence that confocal microscopy can be used to collect all of the 3D information of a corrosion cast in a z-series of optical slices. Surface and volumetric parameters of casted and non-casted space are readily retrievable from a stack of optical sections through a corrosion cast.
Various tissues and organs were exsanguinated with heparenized saline following cannulization of regional arteries and casts were made by infusing Mercox resin or Mercox diluted with 20% methyl methacrylate monomer. Tissues were macerated with alternating rinses in 5% KOH and hot water.
Blood Supply of Primary Auditory Cortex in Chinchilla: A Corrosion Cast Study
Authors: Mount RJ , Harrison RV , Harel N , Panesar J , Hamrahi H 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The chinchilla animal model is widely used to study the function of the auditory system. The location of auditory cortex in the chinchilla has previously been determined both electrophysiologically and by optical imaging of intrinsic signals. The spatial resolution of functional imaging techniques which rely on changes in the BOLD (blood oxygen dependent level) signal to create images of activity (i.e., fMRI and optical imaging) are ultimately dependent on the resolution of microcirulatory control mechanisms. For example, in response to pure tone auditory stimuli, functional resolution (within cortex) of approximately 400 um has been demonstrated using optical imaging. To better understand the limits of functional imaging the present study was undertaken to explore the structure and properties of the arterial supply within auditory cortex.
METHODS: Plastic casts of the cerebral vasculature were prepared by cannulating the ascending aorta, incising the right atrium and then perfusing 50 ml heparinized PBS followed by 20 ml of Batson's #17 resin.
Angiogenesis in Human Gastrointestinal Tumors: An Immunohistochemical and Immuno-Electron Microscopy Study
Authors: Tonino P , Finol HJ , Hidalgo C , Sosa L 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Angiogenesis, the process of new blood vessels formation, is a crucial step in tumor growth and progression. Its quantitation by microvessel counting is of pronostic value in several types of malignancies, because it indicates a tumor's capacity for inducing angiogenesis. However, scarce data are available on angiogenesis in gastrointestinal tumors. Our previous work has revealed that gastrointestinal adenocarcinomas (GADC) vessels are anatomically heterogeneous structures. Additionally, it has been suggested that tumor-induced neovascularization in human carcinomas does not simply mean proliferation of capillaries, but it is also associated with certain functional changes in the vascular endothelial cells. Factor VTlI/von Willebrand factor (vWF) has been widely used for the demonstration of vascular endothelial cells as a representative marker. The aims of the present study were a) to determine whether the vascular density in GADC can be correlated to tumor aggressivness and provide prognostic information, and b) to clarify the ultrastructural immunolocalization of vWF in microvessels in the stroma of these tumors.
Apoptosis Revealed by Epifluorescence can be Compared with Silica Localization by SEM Backscatter using Paraffin Sections on Carbon Planchets
Authors: Millecchia L , Mercer R , Schwegler-Berry D , Willard P , Friend S 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
In investigating pathological changes that occur during development of fibrosis in lungs exposed to silica, we found a significant increase in apoptotic cells in rats exposed to silica by inhalation for 80 days. Since silica is not definitively detected at the light level, we sought to use SEM backscatter imaging to correlate the presence of silica with apoptosis identified by fluorescent assays. To accomplish this, paraffin sections of lungs from rats that had been exposed to silica were placed on carbon planchets. Serial sections were placed on glass slides, immediately before and after the section on the planchet. Using a fluorescein apoptosis detection system (Promega G3250), a TdT-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling (TUNEL) assay was performed on both planchets and slides. The planchets and slides were cover slipped with gel/mount (Biomedia) and viewed in an Olympus AZ70 fluorescent photomicroscope with a wide band blue filter cube. Apoptotic nuclei could be seen in similar regions in both the slide and the planchet preparations.
Ultrafine Particles Penetrate Human Airway Epithelium Resulting in Increased Expression of Genes Causally Related to Cell Proliferation and Apoptosis
Authors: BeruBe K , Timblin C , Shukla A , Churg A , Mossman B 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Epidemiological studies have associated exposure to airborne particulate matter (PM) with an aerodynamic diameter less than 10 microns, especially the finer fraction PM2.5, with increases in morbidity and mortality in persons with preexisting cardiopulmonary disease. However, whether exposures to PM10 cause lung disease in uncompromised individuals is a topic of debate, especially since mechanistic and toxicological studies have failed to define cause and effect relationships between exposures to PM10 and phenotypic changes associated with the development of pulmonary diseases. PM10 is a complex mixture of soot and natural minerals, metal oxide particles, sea salt grains and aeroallergens (Fig. 1). Our interest lies with the carbonaceous components (Fig. 2), since insoluble particles may be more efficiently retained in the peripheral lung and be potentially more bioreactive due to their accumulation over time. We are interested in the ultrafine (UF) fraction (&lt;1.0um diameter) since the number of particles in this size range are known to increase during pollution episodes and they have a greater reactive surface area per unit weight.
Ultrastructural Pathology of Neurofibrillary Tangles in Transgenic Mice Carrying Mutant (P301l) Human Tau Gene
Authors: Lin W-L , Lewis J , Corral AR , Dickson DW , Hutton M 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Tau is a microtubule-associated protein that promotes polymerization and stabilization of microtubules. It is the major component of fibrillary neuronal and glial inclusions in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and the tauopathies. An autosomal dominant familial tauopathy, frontotemporal dementia with parkinsonism linked to chromosome 17 (FTDP-17), has been shown to be caused by pathogenic tau mutations. Neuropathologic features of FTDP-17 are filamentous tau aggregates in neurons and glia. Previous transgenic mice carrying the normal human tau gene developed motor neuron disease and had dystrophic axons, but no neurofibrillary tangles (NFT). In this report we describe ultrastructural features of NFT in transgenic mice carrying a mutant human tau gene. The mice were generated with a tau cDNA containing exon 1, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11-13, intron 13 and exon 14, driven by the mouse prion promoter (MoPrP) and containing the most common FTDP-17 mutation, P301L. The transgenic construct was generated by ligating the P301L tau cDNA with the mouse prion promoter.
Evaluation of the Ultrastructural Anaplastic Changes Observed in Benign Thyroid Tumours
Authors: Huseyinova G , Hatipoglu AR , Karakaya K , Irfanoglu ME 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Proliferation, polymorphism and papillary hyperplasia of the follicular cells and endothelial cells can be often observed on the benign structural background of the thyroid follicular adenoma and this makes it difficult to find out the malignancy with Ught microscopy (1,2,3). The ultrastructural anaplastic changes of the cells and organelles called our attention. Recently some of the authors think that any papillary change in thyroid is the evidence of malignancy.
Twenty cases with follicular adenoma, ten cases with papillary carcinoma of the thyroid diagnosed with light microscopy were re-evaluated with electron microscopy in classical methods. In papillary carcinoma cases anaplastic changes of the tumour cells was showed ultrastructurally (Fig 1). Two of them, with no capsular or vascular invasion observed with Ught microscopy, there were proliferation of the microvilli in the apical parts of the thyrocites, and papiUary projections observed obviously. There were cystic dilations in cytoplasm and a lot of indentations of the nuclei.
The Ultrastructure of Cadaverous Skin after Cryopreservation with Polyethylene Oxide-400
Authors: Migunova R , Sandomirski B , Kaprelyants A 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
The cryopreservation is the method of selection of long-term skin preservation used for the closure of large wound defects and the only possibility of long preservation of graft skin material in the viable state. For the lowtemperature preservation of human skin was successfully used cryoprotectant Polyethylene oxide -400, which was confirmed by the clinical evaluation during autotransplantation /1/. At the same time many aspects of the influence of low temperatures on the ultrastructural skin components were unclear /2/. The investigation of subcellular elements during step of low-temperature preservation specifies mechanisms of influence on the tissue preservation factors and determine the condition of skin cellular elements /3,4,5/. The aim of this work is to study ultrastructural characteristics of human cadaverous skin during the stages of low-temperature preservation by PEO-400.
In this investigation epidermal skin grafts with the thickness of 0.4-0.6 mm were studied in 6 hours after the accidental death divided in 3 series:
The Effects of Cyclosporine on Protein Expression of P53 and Transforming Growth Factor-Beta in Human Renal Tubular Cells
Authors: Song H , Wei C 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Cyclosporine-A (CsA) is the widely used immunosuppressant drug in renal transplantation. However, the effects of cyclosporine-A are limited by a significant nephrotoxicity. The mechanisms of CsA-induced allograft nephropathy are remaining controversial. Recent study indicated that cellular apoptosis may contribute to the cyclosporine A-mediated cytotoxic action. To date, regarding the effects of cyclosporine A on renal cell apoptosis-related gene expression remain poorly defined. p53 is an important gene in control of renal cell growth and death. Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) is a multifunctional cytokine that has anti-proliferative as well as fibrogenic properties.
We hypothesized that cyclosporine-A may increase p53 and TGF-β expression in renal tubular cells. These actions of cyclosporine-A may contribute to the cellular apoptosis, fibrosis and CsA-induced nephrotoxicity. Therefore, current study was designed to determine the effects of cyclosporine-A on the p53 and TGF-βl protein expression by immunohistochemical staining (IHCS) in cultured human tubular cells.
Enhancement of Endothelin Converting Enzyme and Endothelin Receptor Subtypes in Human Myocardium with Congestive Heart Failure
Authors: Lin J , Wei C 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is a potent endothelial cell-drived vasoconstrictive peptide which is increased in congestive heart failure (CHF). ET-1 is converted from its precursor big ET-1 by activation of endothelin converting enzyme (ECE). ET-1 binding to ET-A receptor in vascular smooth muscle cells stimulates vasoconstriction and binding to ET-B receptor in vascular endothelial cells mediates vasodilation. In previous studies, we and others demonstrated that plasma ET-1 was significantly increased in congestive heart failure. However, the presentation and localization of endothelin converting enzyme and endothelin receptors (ET-A and ET-B) in human cardiac tissue with and without heart failure remain unclear. Therefore, the current study was designed to investigate the expression and localization of endothelin receptors and endothelin converting enzyme in human myocardium in the absence or presence of congestive heart failure.
Human atrial tissues (n=6) were obtained from normal subjects and end-stage CHF patients during cardiac transplantation. The expression of ECE, ET-A and ET-B were determined by immunohistochemical staining (IHCS).
Expression and Localization of Renal Endothelin-1, Endotehlin Receptors and Endothelin Converting Enzyme in Human Renal Biopsy with Rejection after Kidney Transplantation
Authors: Kinjo M , Papadimitriou J , Drachenberg C , Weir M R , Wei C 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Endothelin (ET-1) is a potent renal and systemic vasoconstrictor and sodium regulating peptide. Endothelin synthesis in the kidney have been reported in glomerulus endothelial, epithelial and mesangial cells as well as in inner medullary collecting duct. Factors stimulating the production of endothelin include shear stress, hypoxia, vasoactive agents and cytokines. Endothelin binding to ET-A receptor in vascular smooth muscle cells stimulates vasoconstriction.
Renal graft rejection is a major problem after kidney transplantation with severe renal damage and renal vasoconstriction. We hypothesized that renal tissue level of endothelin-1, endothelin receptors and endothelin converting enzyme (ECE) may increase in renal tissue with rejection after kidney transplantation. Therefore, the current study was designed to determine the endothelin-1 and endothelin receptors (ET-A and ET-B) as well as endothelin converting enzyme level by immunohistochemical staining (IHCS) in human renal tissue with rejection after kidney transplantation.
Increasing Transforming Growth Factor Beta-1 and its Receptor Expression in Human Myocardium with End-Stage Congestive Heart Failure.
Authors: Ren S , Wei C 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) is a growth-regulating peptide that has been shown to enhance collagen production both in vivo and in vitro. The previous studies demonstrated that TGF-β 1 is present in the normal animal myocardium. However, the expression and localization of TGF-β 1 and TGF-P receptor in human myocardium remain unclear. Therefore, the present study was designed to determine the TGF-β 1 and its receptor in human myocardium in normal subjects and in patients with end-stage congestive heart failure (CHF).
Human ventricular tissues were obtained from five normal subjects and five patients with end-stage CHF during cardiac transplantation. TGF-β 1 and TGF-beta type I receptor (TGF-βRI) were determined by immunohistochemical staining (IHCS). The results of IHCS was evaluated by staining density scores (0, no staining; 1, minimal staining; 2, mild staining; 3, moderate staining; and 4, strong staining). The positive staining area (+%) in entire section was also determined.
The Actions of C-Type Natriuretic Peptide on Human Mesangial Cell Apoptosis and P53 Expression
Authors: Seta K , Wei C 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) of endothelial cell origin via NPR-B receptor mediates antimitogenic and vasodilatory actions. As a circulating endocrine system, CNP plays a fundamental role in cardiorenal regulation. However, the actions of CNP on renal mesangial cell apoptosis remain poorly defined. Apoptosis might plays an important role during development of renal glomerular mesangial cells pathophysiology. The mechanisms of apoptosis include p53-dependent pathway and p53-independent pathway.
The hypothesis of this study is that CNP induces apoptosis through the process involving p53 gene in human glomerular mesangial cells via natriuretic peptide biological receptor. Therefore, the current study was designed to investigate the effects of CNP on apoptosis and p53 expression in human mesangial cell in the absence or presence of CNP biological receptor antagonist.
Cultured human mesangial cells (Clontech Lab., San Diego, CA) was incubated for 24 hours in the absence or presence of CNP (10-7 M). These studies were repeated with HS 142-1 (HS, 10-5 M), a CNP biological receptor antagonist.
Enhancement of Apoptosis-Related Gene Expression in Human Renal Graft Rejection
Authors: Lau P Y , Papadimitriou J , Drachenberg C , Weir M R , Wei C 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Apoptosis or programmed cell death is involved in many diseases include end-stage renal failure. Apoptosis-related genes include both stimulate genes and inhibitory gene of apoptosis. The genes which stimulate apoptosis include p53 and p21-WAF. The genes which inhibit apoptosis include bcl-2 gene family. The mechanisms of apoptosis include p53-dependend pathway and p53- independent pathway. We hypothesized that apoptosis-related genes may activate in renal graft rejection after kidney transplantation. Therefore, the present study was designed to investigate apoptosis-related gene expression and localization by immunohistochemical staining (IHCS) in human renal tissues with graft rejection and compare with that in normal human renal tissue.
Human renal biopsy (n=5) were obtained after kidney transplantation with mild and moderate renal rejection. Normal human kidney biopsy was obtained during nephrectomy. P53, p21-WAF and Bcl-2 levels in renal tissue were determined by IHCS. The results of IHCS was evaluated by IHCS staining density scores (0, no staining; 1, minimal staining; 2, mild staining; 3, moderate staining; and 4, strong staining).
Cyclosporine-Induced Apoptosis in Human Cardiomyocytes Through P53-Dependent Pathway
Authors: Kinjo M , Wei C 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Cyclosporine A (CsA) is the most effective and widely used immunosuppressant drug in heart, lung and kidney transplantation. However, the effect of CsA is limited by the significant toxicity. The mechanism of CsA-induced toxicity is remaining controversial. Cellular apoptosis is being suggested as a possible mediator of CsA toxicity. To date, regarding the effects of CsA on apoptosis and apoptosis-related gene regulation in cardiomyocytes remain unclear. Therefore, the current study was designed to investigate the effect of CsA on apoptosis and apoptosis-related gene p53 expression in human cardiomyocytes. We hypothesized that CsA induces apoptosis in human cardiomyocytes through p53-dependent pathway.
Human cardiac atrial tissue was obtained from open-heart surgery (n=5). The cardiac tissue was minced and incubated in the special tissue culture system for 24 hours in the absence or presence of CsA (10-7 M). To detect the DNA fragmentation, in situ terminal deoxymucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) was performed.
The Apoptotic Effect of Angiotensin II in Human Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells
Authors: Ou E , Wei C 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Angiotensin II is a potent vasoconstrictor and mitogenic factor. However, the effects of angiotensin II on human vascular smooth muscle cells apoptosis remain controversial. Therefore, the current study was designed to investigate the actions of angiotensin II on human vascular smooth muscle cells apoptosis.
Human saphenous vein was obtained from coronary artery bypass surgery (n=6) and was minced and incubated in the special tissue culture system in the absence or presence of angiotensin II (10-6 to 10-12M) for 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, & 24 hours. These studies were repeated with losartan (10-6M, AT- 1 receptor antagonist) and PD-123319 (10-6M, AT-2 receptor antagonist). To detect the DNA fragmentation, in situ terminal deoxymucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) and DNA agarose gel analyses were performed. An average of 1000 nuclei was analyzed for TUNEL studies.
TUNEL staining and DNA gel analysis demonstrated that angiotensin II increased apoptosis in human vascular smooth muscle cells.
Extreme Pathogens
Authors: Miller S E , Howell D N 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Organisms are generally designated as “extreme” when they possess adaptations that allow them to flourish when one or more environmental parameters (e.g., temperature, ionizing radiation, oxygen, water, nutrients, inorganic ions) are at unusually high or low levels. A trade-off for this extraordinary resilience is that such organisms often grow poorly (if at all) in more conventional milieus. As a result, few of them are mammalian pathogens. (Anaerobic bacteria, which frequently thrive in the hypoxic conditions afforded by devitalized tissue, are an exception to this rule.)
A broader definition of “extremity” encompasses all organisms that occupy narrow or unusual environmental niches. In this more inclusive scheme, a wealth of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites with pathogenic potential in humans can be considered extreme. These organisms often pose formidable diagnostic challenges. Many have extremely narrow host ranges, rendering passage in animals and development of model systems for infection difficult or impossible.
Detection of Opportunistic Viral Infections in Biopsy Specimens.
Authors: Chien K , Heathershaw ML , Heusser RC , Shiroishi H , Gonzalez R , Nast CC , Cohen AH 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Opportunistic viral infections in immunosurpressed patients may morphologically involve only a few cells. Identifying an optimal area by LM is most important before an attempt at detection of viral particles by EM. The purpose of this communication is to emphasize unusual and important structural findings for some viruses.
BKV - BK polyomavirus latently infects renal tubular epithelial cells. Immunosuppressed patients many develop reactivation with resultant tubular cell damage and acute interstitial nephritis. Ultrastructural examination shows spherical and tubular virus particles of typical polyomavirus. Cross sections of the tubular form of this virus may contain electron dense cores (fig.l). Cells may be coinfected with HIV on rare occasions (fig.2).
JCV - JC polyomavirus is the major cause of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). JCV are rarely seen in reactive bizarre astrocytes. Biopsy of the tissue at the periphery of lesions of PML is likely to include JC-infected oligodendrocytes; it is important to appreciate that astrocytes, regardless of appearance, are unlikely to contain the virus.