bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Temporal and spatial changes in gene expression, metabolite accumulation and phytohormone content in rice seedlings grown under drought stress conditions
Authors: Todaka Daisuke , Zhao Yu , Yoshida Takuya , Kudo Madoka , Kidokoro Satoshi , Mizoi Junya , Kodaira Ken‐Suke , Takebayashi Yumiko , Kojima Mikiko , Sakakibara Hitoshi , Toyooka Kiminori , Sato Mayuko , Fernie Alisdair R. , Shinozaki Kazuo , Yamaguchi‐Shinozaki Kazuko 
Published: December 2016

SummaryIn order to analyze the molecular mechanisms underlying the responses of plants to different levels of drought stress, we developed a soil matric potential (SMP)‐based irrigation system that precisely controls soil moisture. Using this system, rice seedlings were grown under three different drought levels, denoted Md1, Md2 and Md3, with SMP values set to −9.8, −31.0 and −309.9 kPa, respectively. Although the Md1 treatment did not alter the visible phenotype, the Md2 treatment caused stomatal closure and shoot growth retardation (SGR). The Md3 treatment markedly induced SGR, without inhibition of photosynthesis. More severe drought (Sds) treatment, under which irrigation was terminated, resulted in the wilting of leaves and inhibition of photosynthesis. Metabolome analysis revealed the accumulation of primary sugars under Md3 and Sds and of most amino acids under Sds. The starch content was increased under Md3 and decreased under Sds. Transcriptome data showed that the expression profiles of associated genes supported the observed changes in photosynthesis and metabolites, suggesting that the time lag from SGR to inhibition of photosynthesis might lead to the accumulation of photosynthates under Md3, which can be used as osmolytes under Sds. To gain further insight into the observed SGR, transcriptome and hormonome analyses were performed in specific tissues. The results showed specific decreases in indole‐3‐acetic acid (IAA) and cytokinin levels in Md2‐, Md3‐ and Sds‐treated shoot bases, though the expression levels of hormone metabolism‐related genes were not reflected in IAA and cytokinin contents. These observations suggest that drought stress affects the distribution or degradation of cytokinin and IAA molecules.
Pathogen inactivation by riboflavin and ultraviolet light illumination accelerates the red blood cell storage lesion and promotes eryptosis
Authors: Qadri Syed M. , Chen Deborah , Schubert Peter , Perruzza Darian L. , Bhakta Varsha , Devine Dana V. , Sheffield William P. 
Published: December 2016

BACKGROUNDPathogen reduction treatment using riboflavin and ultraviolet light illumination (Mirasol) effectively reduces the risk of transfusion‐transmitted infections. This treatment is currently licensed for only platelets and plasma products, while its application to whole blood (WB) to generate pathogen‐inactivated red blood cells (RBCs) is under development. RBC storage lesion, constituting numerous morphologic and biochemical changes, influences RBC quality and limits shelf life. Stored RBCs further show enhanced susceptibility to RBC programmed cell death (eryptosis) characterized by increased cytosolic Ca2+‐provoked membrane phosphatidylserine (PS) externalization.STUDY DESIGN AND METHODSUsing a “pool‐and‐split” approach, we examined multiple variables of RBC storage lesion and eryptosis in RBC units, derived from Mirasol‐treated or untreated WB, after 4 to 42 days of storage, under blood bank conditions.RESULTSIn comparison to untreated RBC units, Mirasol treatment significantly altered membrane microvesiculation, supernatant hemoglobin, osmotic fragility, and intracellular adenosine triphosphate levels but did not influence membrane CD47 expression and 2,3‐diphosphoglycerate levels. Mirasol‐treated RBCs showed significantly higher PS exposure after 42, but not after not more than 21, days of storage, which was accompanied by enhanced cytosolic Ca2+ activity, ceramide abundance, and oxidative stress, but not p38 kinase activation. Mirasol treatment significantly augmented PS exposure, Ca2+ entry, and protein kinase C activation after energy depletion, a pathophysiologic cell stressor. Mirasol‐treated RBCs were, however, more resistant to cell shrinkage.CONCLUSIONSProlonged storage of Mirasol‐treated RBCs significantly increases the proportion of eryptotic RBCs, while even short‐term storage enhances the susceptibility of RBCs to stress‐induced eryptosis, which could reduce posttransfusion RBC recovery in patients.
Severe cardiac iron toxicity in two adults with sickle cell disease
Authors: Oduor Hellen , Minniti Caterina P. , Brofferio Alessandra , Gharib Ahmed M. , Abd‐Elmoniem Khaled Z. , Hsieh Matthew M. , Tisdale John F. , Fitzhugh Courtney D. 
Published: December 2016

BACKGROUNDUse of chronic blood transfusions as a treatment modality in patients with blood disorders places them at risk for iron overload. Since patients with β‐thalassemia major (TM) are transfusion‐dependent, most studies on iron overload and chelation have been conducted in this population. While available data suggest that compared to TM, patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) have a lower risk of extrahepatic iron overload, significant iron overload can develop. Further, previous studies have demonstrated a direct relationship between iron overload and morbidity and mortality rates in SCD. However, reports describing the outcome for patients with SCD and cardiac iron overload are rare.STUDY DESIGN AND METHODSWe performed a retrospective analysis and identified two SCD patients with cardiac iron overload. We provide detailed descriptions of both cases and their outcomes.RESULTSSerum ferritin levels ranged between 17,000 and 19,000 μg/L. Both had liver iron concentrations in excess of 35 mg of iron per gram of dried tissue as well as evidence of cardiac iron deposition on magnetic resonance imaging. One patient died of an arrhythmia and had evidence of severe multiorgan iron overload via autopsy. On the other hand, after appropriate therapy, a second patient had improvement in cardiac function.CONCLUSIONImproper treatment of iron overload in SCD can lead to a fatal outcome. Alternatively, iron overload may potentially be prevented or reversed with judicious use of blood transfusions and early use of chelation therapy, respectively.
Excretions/secretions from medicinal larvae (Lucilia sericata) inhibit complement activation by two mechanisms
Authors: Tamura Tetsuro , Cazander Gwendolyn , Rooijakkers Suzan H. M. , Trouw Leendert A. , Nibbering Peter H. 
Published: December 2016

AbstractLarvae of the blowfly Lucilia sericata facilitate wound healing by removing dead tissue and biofilms from non‐healing and necrotic wounds. Another beneficial action of larvae and their excretions/secretions (ES) is down‐regulation of excessive inflammation. As prolonged complement activation is key to excessive inflammation, the aim of this study was to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the anti‐complement activities of ES. Results revealed that heat sensitive serine proteases in ES degrade multiple complement proteins in all steps of the three complement activation pathways. Importantly, C3a and C5a—major activators of inflammation—were also degraded by ES and pretreatment of these factors with ES completely blocked their ability to induce activation of human neutrophils. Pre‐exposure of the neutrophils to ES did not affect their responsiveness to C3a/C5a and fMLP, indicating that the receptors for these activators on neutrophils were not affected by ES. Surprisingly, heat and serine protease inhibitor pretreatment did not affect the ability of ES to inhibit C5b‐9 complex formation despite degrading complement proteins, indicating a second complement‐inhibiting molecule in ES. Heated ES was as effective as intact ES in inhibiting C3 deposition upon activation of the alternative pathway, but was significantly less effective in wells with a classical or lectin pathway‐specific coating. Unfortunately, the molecules affecting the complement system could not be identified due to an insufficient database for L. sericata. Together, larval ES inhibit complement activation by two different mechanisms and down‐regulate the C3a/C5a‐mediated neutrophil activation. This attenuates the inflammatory process, which may facilitate wound healing.
Population status, distribution and potential threats of the Blue Bull Boselaphus tragocamelus (Mammalia: Cetartiodactyla: Bovidae) along the Tinau River of Rupandehi District, Nepal
Authors: Aryal Mohan , Panthi Saroj , Bhatta Manoj , Magrati Thakur Prasad , Shrestha Ashok Kumar , Shrestha Puran Bhakta , Karki Ajay 
Published: December 2016

The status and conservation of the Blue Bull Boselaphus tragocamelus is becoming one of the prominent discourses of wildlife research. The study was carried out along the Tinau River at Rupandehi District in western Nepal to ascertain the population status, distribution and potential threats to the Blue Bull. The study was conducted along six transect lines in the forest. A total of 40 Blue Bulls were recorded in different transects. The average group size was five. The average population density was 0.228 Blue Bulls per ha and the sex ratio was 1 male: 3 females. The potential threats of the Blue Bull along the Tinau River were habitat destruction, overgrazing, conflict, flooding and accident.
Status assessment of the Saddlepeak Dewflower (Murdannia saddlepeakensis Ramana & Nandikar: Commelinaceae): an endemic spiderwort plant of Andaman Islands, India
Authors: Tagore Johny Kumar , Soosairaj Sebastian , Ramana M.U. Venkat , Sanjappa M. , Ganeshaiah K. N. 
Published: December 2016

The current distribution and threat assessment of Murdannia saddlepeakensis Ramana & Nandikar (Commelinaceae), an endemic plant of Saddle Peak National Park, northern Andaman is presented here. The data available from field surveys indicate that this species is Critically Endangered according to the 2011 IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria.
Diversity of Orthoptera (Insecta) fauna from Gomerda Wildlife Sanctuary, Chhattisgarh, India
Authors: Gupta Sunil Kumar , Chandra Kailash 
Published: December 2016

The paper deals with the study of faunal diversity of Orthoptera of Gomerda Wildlife Sanctuary, Raigarh District of Chhattisgarh. Altogether 47 species pertaining to 44 genera under seven families are reported for the first time from the sanctuary. Two species, i.e., Phonarellus (Phonarellus) erythrocephalus erythrocephalus (Serville, 1839) and Teleogryllus (Macroteleogryllus) mitratus (Burmeister, 1838) are new additions to the Chhattisgarh State.
Cnemaspis flaviventralis, a new species of gecko (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, India
Authors: Sayyed Amit , Pyron Robert Alexander , Dahanukar Neelesh 
Published: December 2016

Cnemaspis flaviventralis, a new species of day gecko, is described from the forests of Amboli, Sindhudurg District, Maharashtra State, northern Western Ghats, India. The new species was previously confused with the sympatric species Cnemaspis girii, C. indraneildasii, C. kolhapurensis and C. goaensis. It is distinguished from C. giri by having spine-like tubercles on flanks, granular dorsal scales intermixed with large, depressed, slightly keeled scales (vs. lack of spine-like tubercles on flanks, granular dorsal scales, intermixed with large smooth scales); from C. indraneildasii by having dorsal scales heterogeneous (vs. homogenous), lacking a series of enlarged median sub-caudal scales, and 28–29 (vs. 20) ventral scales across mid-body; from C. kolhapurensis by having heterogeneous (vs. homogenous) dorsal scalation, lacking spine-like tubercles on flanks and lacking pre-cloacal pores (vs. 24–28 pre-cloacal-femoral pores); and from C. goaensis by lacking pre-cloacal pores and lacking a series of enlarged median sub-caudal scales. We further provide partial mitochondrial 16S rRNA gene sequences for the new species and for the sympatric species C. girii, C. kolhapurensis and C. goaensis, and show that the new species is genetically distinct.
Rediscovery of the Frilled Tail Gecko Hemidactylus platyurus (Schneider, 1792) in Sri Lanka after more than 160 years
Authors: Silva Anslem De , Madawala Majintha , Bauer Aaron M. , Karunarathna Suranjan 
Published: December 2016

Eight species of Hemidactylus are currently recognized in Sri Lanka—frenatus, leschenaultii, scabriceps, parvimaculatus, depressus, hunae, lankae, and pieresii—with the latter four endemic to the island. A ninth species, Hemidactylus platyurus, was until now only confirmed from Sri Lanka by two specimens sent to the British Museum of Natural History by E.F. Kelaart in 1855. There was no exact collection locality recorded for these specimens, which are associated simply with the provenance “Ceylon” (now Sri Lanka). The present communication reports the rediscovery of the gecko H. platyurus and confirms its occurrence in Sri Lanka.
A new species of Protosticta Selys, 1885 (Odonata: Zygoptera: Platystictidae) from Western Ghats, Kerala, India
Authors: Emiliyamma K. G. , Palot Muhamed Jafer 
Published: December 2016

A new species of Protosticta Selys, 1885 from Kerala part of Western Ghats is described and illustrated. The holotype male and paratype female is distinguished from other Protosticta species based on its complete black dorsal surface of abdomen, 7th and 8th abdominal segment without yellow or blue color dorsally and its distinct anal appendages. The new species, Protosticta monticola sp. nov. was collected from shola forests of Idukki District, Kerala, southern Western Ghats. A key is also provided for the identification of all described species of Protosticta known from the Western Ghats.
Amorphous Formability and Temperature-Sensitive Luminescence of Lanthanide Coordination Glasses Linked by Thienyl, Naphthyl, and Phenyl Bridges with Ethynyl Groups
Authors: Hirai Yuichi , Ferreira da Rosa Pedro Paulo , Nakanishi Takayuki , Kitagawa Yuichi , Fushimi Koji , Hasegawa Yasuchika 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The glass-transition properties and temperature-sensitive luminescence of lanthanide (Ln(III)) coordination compounds are reported. The glass formability was systematically provided by incorporation of bent-angled phosphine oxide (2,5-bis(diphenylphosphorylethynyl)thiophene: dpet, 2,7-bis(diphenylphosphorylethynyl)naphthalene: dpen, 1,3-bis(diphenylphosphorylethynyl)benzene: m-dpeb) ligands with thienyl, naphthyl, phenyl cores, and ethynyl groups. The glass-transition points were clearly identified for all Ln(III) coordination compounds (Tg = 65–87 °C). The Tb(III)/Eu(III) mixed coordination glass [Tb,Eu(hfa)3(m-dpeb)]3 (hfa: hexafluoroacetylacetonate) also showed green, yellow, orange, and red photoluminescence depending on temperature.
Literary places of Kuntsevo in the 20-30s of XX century
Authors: Прохоров Михаил , Prokhorov Mikhail 
Published: December 2016

The article discusses the formation after the revolution and Civil war in 20–30-ies of XX century in the town of Moscow region called Kuntsevo and the surrounding areas, which were the center of culture and leisure of the creative intellectuals as writers, poets, literary critics. The author turns out the circumstances of their stay in these places, the attitude towards Kuntsevo landscape and nature, the people of the town. The author opens the subject of the reflection in the intellectuals’ works of sights in Kuntsevo. There are specific examples from the personal lives of figures of literature and culture related to Kuntsevo surroundings, their joint meet- ings, conversations, collective and individual recreation. Special attention is paid to their way of life, family situation, daily life and destiny. E. Bagritsky, A. Gaidar, V. Shalamov, P. Vasiliev lived in Kuntsevo places after the revolution. V. Lugovskoy, M. Gorky, M. Koltsov, P. Zamojski, M. Tsvetaeva and many other representatives of the literary environment came there. The article reflects the emergence of new literary cadres of young people working in local factories, the creation of their literary societies and the manifestation of the keen
interest in literature. Creative working youth, as a rule, were formed in the folk clubs and palaces of culture. Such clubs existed in almost all Kuntsevo enterprises of pre-revolutionary period as well as enterprises created in the years of industrialization. Special popularity was gained by the clubs “Precepts of Ilyich” and “Dawn” (Vorovskoi club). The study examines the participation of youth in dramatic and literary societies and their meetings with Soviet writers and poets: L. Seifullina, A. Serafimovich, A. Zharov, K. Paustovsky. Articles of working journalists were often published on the pages of factory newspapers. These Kuntsevo societies were the motheland of famous poets as V. Bagritskyand S. Smirnov.
Incidence of postpartum depression and couple relationship quality
Authors: Małus Aleksandra , Szyluk Justyna , Galińska-Skok Beata , Konarzewska Beata 
Published: December 2016

Cel pracyNarodzenie dziecka stanowi ważne wydarzenie w życiu kobiety oraz w diadzie małżeńskiej/partnerskiej. Zmiany, które zachodzą wymagają przeorganizowania dotychczasowych stylów radzenia sobie i rozwinięcia nowych sposobów adaptacji, co nie zawsze przebiega łagodnie. W niniejszym badaniu oceniano, w jakim stopniu rozwinięcie objawów depresji poporodowej u kobiet jest związane z ich satysfakcją w zakresie funkcjonowania relacji.MetodaBadaniem objęto 100 kobiet w pierwszym miesiącu po porodzie. Ankietowane udzieliły odpowiedzi na temat danych socjodemograficznych oraz wypełniły kwestionariusze dotyczące depresji poporodowej (Postpartum Depression Screening Scale) i jakości relacji małżeńskiej/partnerskiej (Kwestionariusz Dobranego Małżeństwa).WynikiWystąpił statystycznie istotny związek pomiędzy poziomem doświadczania depresji poporodowej a jakością relacji w związku. Większe nasilenie objawów depresji poporodowej (kłopoty ze snem/jedzeniem, niepokój/niepewność, wahania nastroju, chaos psychiczny, poczucie utraty własnego JA, poczucie winy/wstydu, myśli samobójcze) występowało u osób mniej zadowolonych ze swego związku, to jest takich, które doświadczały mniejszego poczucia intymności, samorealizacji i podobieństwa oraz większego poczucia rozczarowania. Kobiety, które deklarowały większe zadowolenie ze swego związku, ujawniały jednocześnie lepsze samopoczucie psychiczne po narodzeniu dziecka. Nie zaobserwowano związku pomiędzy występowaniem objawów depresji poporodowej a zmiennymi socjodemograficznymi (wiek, wykształcenie, miejsce zamieszkania) i zmiennymi związanymi z historią położniczą kobiety (liczba dzieci, liczba ciąż, występowanie poronień, planowanie ciąży, wcześniejsze występowanie depresji, rodzaj porodu, stan dziecka po porodzie, sposób karmienia).WnioskiU pacjentek niezadowolonych z jakości relacji w związku obserwowano większe nasilenie objawów depresyjnych po porodzie. Większe zadowolenie ze związku deklarowały kobiety żyjące w związkach formalnych.
Anxiety associated with parachute jumping as the cause of blood red-ox balance impairment
Authors: Kowalczyk Mateusz , Kozak Katarzyna , Ciećwierz Julita , Sienkiewicz Monika , Kura Marcin , Jasiak Łukasz , Kowalczyk Edward 
Published: December 2016

Cel pracyCelem badań jest ocena wpływu lęku związanego ze skokami spadochronowymi na wybrane parametry równowagi oksydacyjno-redukcyjnej u żołnierzy zawodowych wojsk powietrzno – desantowych. Badanie pozwoli ocenić czy żołnierze – spadochroniarze narażeni, z racji na specyfikę służby, na wysoki poziom stresu psychicznego znajdują się jednocześnie pod wzmożonym wpływem stresu oksydacyjnego.MetodaBadania przeprowadzono na 46 zawodowych żołnierzy z sił powietrznych podzielonych na grupy w zależności od liczby wykonywanych skoków spadochronowych. Od badanych trzykrotnie w ciągu eksperymentu została pobrana na czczo krew żylna obwodowa celem wykonania oznaczeń wybranych parametrów równowagi oksydacyjno- redukcyjnej: w zwykły dzień roboczy, w dniu w którym był wykonywany skok spadochronowy, w dniu następnym po skoku spadochronowym. Terminy wykonywanych oznaczeń miały odzwierciedlać wyjściową równowagę ustroju, stan w momencie działania czynnika stresowego i efekty jego działania na ustrój.WynikiNasze badania wykazały brak różnic w aktywności enzymów antyoksydacyjnych (CAT i SOD) w odpowiedzi na stres psychiczny w zależności od doświadczenia badanej grupie w spadochroniarstwa. Stwierdzono spadek aktywności GSH-Px w odpowiedzi na stres psychiczny we wszystkich badanych grupach. Poziom TBARS był wyższy u bardziej doświadczonych skoczków.WnioskiAnaliza zmian wybranych parametrów równowagi red-ox może być przydatna w monitorowaniu lęku związanego z skokami spadochronowymi.
A Robust Finger Knuckle Print Authentication using Topothesy and fractal dimension
Authors: Hanmandlu Madasu , Mittal Neha , Vijay Ritu 
Published: December 2016

<p>This paper presents the finger knuckle based biometric authentication system using the approaches like structure entropy, GSHP (Gaussian smoothed High pass), GSOD (Gaussian Smoothed Oriented Directives) and also the well known method for surface roughness measurement called the fractal profiles represented by Topothesy and fractal dimension which describe not only the roughness but also the affine self similarity. We have also implemented Daisy descriptor for the representation of texture. The results of fractal parameters along with the refined scores are comparable to those of the compcode and impcompcode.</p>
Automatic Intruder Combat System: A way to Smart Border Surveillance
Authors: Singh Dushyant Kumar , Kushwaha Dharmender Singh 
Published: December 2016

Security and safeguard of international borders have always been a dominant issue for every nation. A large part of a nation’s budget is provided to its defense system. Besides wars, illegal intrusion in terms of terrorism is a critical matter that causes severe harm to nation’s property. In India’s perspective, border patrolling by Border Security Forces (BSF) has already been practiced from a long time for surveillance. The patrolling parties are equipped with high-end surveillance equipments but yet an alternative to the ply of huge manpower and that too in harsh environmental conditions hasn’t been in existence. An automatic mechanism for smart surveillance and combat is proposed in this paper as a solution to the above-discussed problems. Smart surveillance requires automatic intrusion detection in the surveillance video, which is achieved by using optical flow information as motion features for intruder/human in the scene. The use of optical flow in the proposed smart surveillance makes it robust and more accurate. Use of a simple horizontal feature for fence detection makes system simple and faster to work in real-time. System is also designed to respond against the activities of intruders, of which auto combat is one kind of response.