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HISTORY OF THE PHOTOGRAMMETRIC SOCIETY
Authors: Lamboit P. 
Published: October 2009

AbstractThe Photogrammetric Society was formed in 1952. The Council of the Society considered that the twentieth anniversary was a good point at which to record the events which led to its formation and the significant occasions and decisions which have taken place since 1952. Consequently, Paul Lamboit was invited to compile this History. He has placed the birth and development of the Society within the national and international photogrammetric context and his record of the deliberations which took place between 1947 and 1952 will be of particular interest to historians of our subject.This account was first published in a limited edition in 1971. Sufficient interest has since been expressed to prompt a wider circulation through publication in the Photogrammetric Record.The author served the Society continuously in several official capacities from 1953 to 1969 and he was elected to Honorary Membership in 1969.RésuméLa Photogrammetric Society a été fondée en 1952. Excellente occasion pour faire le point qu'un vingtiéme anniversaire, a estimé le Conseil de la Société; pour rappeler les circonstances de sa naissance, les étapes de sa croissance et les décisions importantes prises depuis 1952. Ce qu'on invita Paul Lamboit à faire. Son exposé resitue la naissance et le développement de la Société dans le contexte national et international de la photogrammétrie; la relation qu'il fait des décisions prises entre 1947 et 1952 intéressera particulièrement ceux qui s'occupent d'histoire de la photogrammétrie.Ce rapport d'abord publié en édition limitée en 1971, a suscité un intérêt suffisant pour que l'on se presse en le publiant dans le Photogrammetric Record de le porter à la connaissance d'un plus large public.L'auteur a exercé différentes fonctions de 1953 à 1969 dans l'appareil de la Société. Il a étéélu membre honoraire en 1969.Zusummenfussung1952 wurde die Britische Gesellschaft für Photogrammetrie gegründet. Der Rat der Gesellschaft erwog, dass der zwanzigste Jahrestag eine günstige Gelegenheit sei, um die Ereignisse, die zur Gründung der Gesellschaft führten sowie die bedeutenden Veranstaltungen, die stattfanden und die Entscheidungen, die getroffen wurden, darzustellen. Aus diesem Grunde wurde Paul Lamboit eingeladen, diesen historischen Rückblick zu schreiben. Er hat dabei die Gründung und die Entwicklung der Gesellschaft in den nationalen und internationalen photogrammetrischen Zusammenhang gestellt nd sein Bericht über die zwischen 1947 und 1972 erfolgten Beratungen wird für an unserer Sache interessierte Historiker sehr aufschlussreich sein.Diese Zusammenstellung wurde erstmals in einer begrenzten Auflage im Jahre 1971 veröffentlicht. Genügend Interesse wurde inzwischen bekundet, um eine weitergehende Verteilung mit Hilfe des Photogrammetric Record zu veranlassen.Der Autor diente der Gesellschaft kontinuierlich in verschiedenen Ämtern von 1953 bis 1969, wo er aum Ehrenmitglied gewählt wurde.
Comparative Assessment of Coagulation Changes Induced by Two Different Types of Heart–Lung Machine
Authors: Rahe‐Meyer Niels , Solomon Cristina , Tokuno Marie‐Louise , Winterhalter Michael , Shrestha Malakh , Hahn Andreas , Tanaka Kenichi 
Published: October 2009

AbstractThe cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) used in heart surgery has a deleterious effect on hemostasis. The aim of our study was to assess by means of standard laboratory and point‐of‐care methods changes induced by CPB in coagulation parameters, particularly in platelet function, and to determine whether these changes differ depending on the type of heart–lung machine (HLM) used: minimal extracorporeal circulation system (MECC) and standard HLM. The study enrolled 88 patients scheduled for coronary artery bypass surgery performed on pump. Forty‐four interventions were performed with MECC and 44 with standard HLM. Blood was sampled preoperatively, after 30 min on CPB, after weaning from CPB, and 24 h postoperatively. Coagulation and platelet function were assessed using multiple electrode aggregometry (MEA), rotation thromboelastometry, as well as standard laboratory tests. Rotation thromboelastometry and standard laboratory reflected significantly impaired hemostasis after weaning from CPB but no significant differences between the two groups at different time points. Aggregation decreased significantly in both groups as early as 30 min after the institution of CPB (P < 0.05, Mann–Whitney U‐test) and recovered within the first 24 h postoperatively, without reaching the preoperative level. Intraoperatively, aggregometry values reflected a significantly more severe reduction of platelet function in standard HLM group than in the MECC group (P < 0.01, ProcMixed test). Our findings suggest that MEA and thromboelastometry reflect impairment of coagulation in cardiac surgery performed on different types of HLM and that platelet function is less affected by MECC than by standard HLM.
Development of a New Tissue‐Engineered Sheet for Reconstruction of the Stomach
Authors: Araki Masato , Tao Hiroyuki , Sato Toshihiko , Nakajima Naoki , Hyon Suong‐Hyu , Nagayasu Takeshi , Nakamura Tatsuo 
Published: October 2009

AbstractWe have developed tissue‐engineered digestive tracts composed of collagen scaffold and an inner silicon sheet and successfully used it to repair defects in parts of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. However, some improvements were demanded for clinical usage because the silicon sheet presented technical difficulties for suturing and endoscopic removal. New tissue‐engineered sheet (New‐sheet) was composed of a single‐piece and reinforced collagen scaffold with biodegradable copolymer. One beagle dog was used to evaluate whether New‐sheet could withstand suturing in comparison with native digestive tracts using a tensile tester. Seven beagle dogs had a 5‐cm circular defect created in the stomach. New‐sheet soaked with autologous peripheral blood or bone marrow aspirate was sutured to the gastric wall. Endoscopic, histological, and immunohistochemical assessment was performed to evaluate regeneration of the stomach up to 16 weeks. Tensile strength testing showed that the mucosal side of New‐sheet had strength almost equivalent to the mucosa of the esophagus (P = 0.61). Endoscopically, regeneration of the mucosa started from the circumference after 4 weeks, but a small linear ulcer was still evident at 16 weeks. The regenerated stomach shrank by 60–80% of its original size and histologically showed villous mucosa and underlying dense connective tissue. Immunohistochemically, the regenerated area expressed α‐smooth‐muscle actin but was negative for basic calponin, irrespective of the source of soaked blood. New‐sheet shows sufficient strength for suturing, no dehiscence, and better biocompatibility for clinical use, although further examination will be necessary to create a functional digestive tract.
Forward Osmosis Process for Dialysis Fluid Regeneration
Authors: Talaat Khaled Mohamed 
Published: October 2009

AbstractIn a preliminary experiment, 38% of the spent dialysis fluid water was reclaimed by a forward osmosis process through a cellulose triacetate membrane. The simplicity of forward osmosis and its minimal external energy requirements may allow the construction of a small bulk device that can reclaim a considerable portion of the water used in the patient's dialysis process. For developing an acceptable ambulatory dialysis system, decreasing the bulk of the fluid and equipment carried on the patient is essential. Forward osmosis may feasibly be used for dialysis fluid regeneration in ambulatory dialysis systems.
Japan's First Robot‐assisted Totally Endoscopic Mitral Valve Repair With a Novel Atrial Retractor
Authors: Ishikawa Norihiko , Watanabe Go , Tomita Shigeyuki , Nagamine Hiroshi , Yamaguchi Shojiro 
Published: October 2009

AbstractThis case report presents the first robot‐assisted totally endoscopic mitral valve plasty in Japan. A 54‐year‐old woman was found by echocardiography to have grade III mitral valve regurgitation because of prolapse of the posterior leaflet. Surgical repair was performed using the da Vinci Surgical System. For the totally endoscopic mitral valve repair, a right‐sided approach was used through four ports. A transthoracic aortic cross‐clamp and novel flexible port access retractor were inserted through a 5‐mm skin incision. Quadrangular resection of the posterior leaflet was performed, and an annuloplasty band was placed into the atrium. Resection of the valve segment took 13 min, and band implementation, 45 min. The total pump time was 197 min and the aortic cross‐clamp time, 117 min. Postoperative echocardiography confirmed the absence of mitral insufficiency.
Immediate and Long‐Term Outcome of Redo Percutaneous Mitral Valvuloplasty: Comparison with Initial Procedure in Patients with Rheumatic Mitral Restenosis
Authors: RIFAIE OSAMA , ISMAIL MOHAMED , NAMMAS WAIL 
Published: October 2009

Aims: We explored the immediate and long‐term outcome of redo percutaneous mitral valvuloplasty (PMV) in a series of patients with mitral restenosis in comparison with initial PMV in the same series.
Methods: We enrolled 40 consecutive patients presenting with mitral restenosis after successful initial PMV. Redo PMV was performed by the antegrade transseptal approach using either the Inoue technique or the multitrack technique. Reassessment by transthoracic echocardiography was repeated 48 hours later, and annually thereafter. Procedural success was defined as 50% or more increase of mitral valve area (MVA) with a final MVA ≥1.5 cm2, without major complications. Restenosis was defined as loss of >50% of the initial gain of MVA by the preceding PMV with a final MVA <1.5 cm2.
Results: Procedural success was achieved in 37 (92.5%) patients. Both the initial and redo procedures were similar concerning the final MVA and mean transmitral pressure gradient (P > 0.05 for all). The gain of MVA was higher in the initial as compared to the redo procedure (P < 0.001). The initial mitral valve score correlated negatively with the final MVA in both the initial and redo procedures, and was the only independent predictor of the time to redo procedure, by multivariate regression analysis. At long‐term follow‐up (61 ± 2.8 months), the mean MVA was 1.6 ± 0.3 cm2. Three patients—out of 12 available for follow‐up—developed restenosis.
Conclusion: Redo PMV for mitral restenosis is feasible, safe, and achieves immediate and long‐term outcome comparable to initial PMV. (J Interven Cardiol 2010;23:1–6)
Androgen receptor coactivator p44/Mep50 in breast cancer growth and invasion
Authors: Peng Yi , Li Yirong , Gellert Lan Lin , Zou Xuanyi , Wang Jun , Singh Baljit , Xu Ruliang , Chiriboga Luis , Daniels Garrett , Pan Ruimin , Zhang David Y , Garabedian Michael J. , Schneider Robert J. , Wang Zhengxin , Lee Peng 
Published: October 2009

AbstractHormones and their receptors play an important role in the development and progression of breast carcinoma. Although the primary focus has been on oestrogen and oestrogen receptor (ER), androgen, androgen receptor (AR) and its coactivator(s) have been implicated in tumorigenesis of breast carcinoma and warrant further investigation. AR coactivator p44/Mep50 is identified as a subunit of methylosome complex and lately characterized as an AR coactivator that enhances AR mediated transcription activity in a ligand dependent manner. In prostate cancer, p44 is expressed in the nucleus of benign epithelia and translocated into the cytoplasm in cancer cells. Furthermore, nuclear expression of p44 inhibits prostate cancer growth. In this report, we examined the expression and function of p44 in breast cancer. In addition to being an AR coactivator, p44 also functions as an ER coactivator. In contrast to findings in prostate cancer, the expression of p44 shows strong cytoplasmic expression in morphologically normal terminal ductal lobular units, while nuclear p44 is observed in both ductal carcinoma in situ and invasive carcinoma. Further, overexpression of nuclear‐localized p44 stimulates proliferation and invasion in MCF7 breast cancer cells in the presence of oestrogen and the process is ERα dependent. These findings strongly suggest that p44 plays a role in mediating the effects of hormones during tumorigenesis in breast.
Aldehyde dehydrogenase activity promotes survival of human muscle precursor cells
Authors: Jean Elise , Laoudj‐Chenivesse Dalila , Notarnicola Cécile , Rouger Karl , Serratrice Nicolas , Bonnieu Anne , Gay Stéphanie , Bacou Francis , Duret Cédric , Carnac Gilles 
Published: October 2009

AbstractAldehyde dehydrogenases (ALDH) are a family of enzymes that efficiently detoxify aldehydic products generated by reactive oxygen species and might therefore participate in cell survival. Because ALDH activity has been used to identify normal and malignant cells with stem cell properties, we asked whether human myogenic precursor cells (myoblasts) could be identified and isolated based on their levels of ALDH activity. Human muscle explant‐derived cells were incubated with ALDEFLUOR, a fluorescent substrate for ALDH, and we determined by flow cytometry the level of enzyme activity. We found that ALDH activity positively correlated with the myoblast‐CD56+ fraction in those cells, but, we also observed heterogeneity of ALDH activity levels within CD56‐purified myoblasts. Using lentiviral mediated expression of shRNA we demonstrated that ALDH activity was associated with expression of Aldh1a1 protein. Surprisingly, ALDH activity and Aldh1a1 expression levels were very low in mouse, rat, rabbit and non‐human primate myoblasts. Using different approaches, from pharmacological inhibition of ALDH activity by diethylaminobenzaldehyde, an inhibitor of class I ALDH, to cell fractionation by flow cytometry using the ALDEFLUOR assay, we characterized human myoblasts expressing low or high levels of ALDH. We correlated high ALDH activity ex vivo to resistance to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)‐induced cytotoxic effect and in vivo to improved cell viability when human myoblasts were transplanted into host muscle of immune deficient scid mice. Therefore detection of ALDH activity, as a purification strategy, could allow non‐toxic and efficient isolation of a fraction of human myoblasts resistant to cytotoxic damage.
Telomere attrition and genomic instability in xeroderma pigmentosum type‐b deficient fibroblasts under oxidative stress
Authors: Ting Aloysius Poh Leong , Low Grace Kah Mun , Gopalakrishnan Kalpana , Hande M. Prakash 
Published: October 2009

AbstractXeroderma pigmentosum B (XPB/ERCC3/p89) is an ATP‐dependent 3′→5′ directed DNA helicase involved in basal RNA transcription and the nucleotide excision repair (NER) pathway. While the role of NER in alleviating oxidative DNA damage has been acknowledged it remains poorly understood. To study the involvement of XPB in repair of oxidative DNA damage, we utilized primary fibroblasts from a patient suffering from XP with Cockayne syndrome and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to induce oxidative stress. Mutant cells retained higher viability and cell cycle dysfunction after H2O2 exposure. Cytokinesis blocked micronucleus assay revealed increased genome instability induced by H2O2. Single cell gel electrophoresis (comet) assay showed that the missense mutation caused a reduced repair capacity for oxidative DNA damage. Mutant fibroblasts also displayed decreased population doubling rate, increased telomere attrition rate and early emergence of senescent characteristics under chronic low dose exposure to H2O2. Fibroblasts from a heterozygous individual displayed intermediate traits in some assays and normal traits in others, indicating possible copy number dependence. The results show that a deficiency in functional XPB paradoxically renders cells more sensitive to the genotoxic effects of oxidative stress while reducing the cytotoxic effects. These findings have implications in the mechanisms of DNA repair, mutagenesis and carcinogenesis and ageing in normal physiological systems.
Viral interleukin‐6 encoded by rhesus macaque rhadinovirus is associated with lymphoproliferative disorder (LPD)
Authors: Orzechowska B.U. , Manoharan M. , Sprague J. , Estep R.D. , Axthelm M.K. , Wong S.W. 
Published: October 2009

AbstractBackground  Rhesus macaques (RM) co‐infected with simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) and rhesus macaque rhadinovirus (RRV) develop abnormal cellular proliferations characterized as extra‐nodal lymphoma and retroperitoneal fibromatosis (RF). RRV encodes a viral interleukin‐6 (vIL‐6), much like Kaposi’s sarcoma‐associated herpesvirus, and involvement of the viral cytokine was examined in proliferative lesions.Methods  Formalin fixed tissue from RM co‐infected with SIV and RRV were analyzed for RRV genomes by in situ hybridization and RRV vIL‐6 expression by immunofluorescence analysis.Results  In situ hybridization analysis indicated that RRV is present in both types of lesions. Immunofluorescence analysis of different lymphomas and RF revealed positive staining for vIL‐6. Similarly to KS, RF lesion is positive for vimentin, CD117 (c‐kit), and smooth muscle actin (SMA) and contains T cell, B cell and monocytes/macrophage infiltrates.Conclusions  Our data support the idea that vIL‐6 may be critical to the development and progression of lymphoproliferative disorder in RRV/SIV‐infected RM.
Resources for genetic management and genomics research on non‐human primates at the National Primate Research Centers (NPRCs)
Authors: Kanthaswamy S. , Capitanio J.P. , Dubay C.J. , Ferguson B. , Folks T. , Ha J.C. , Hotchkiss C.E. , Johnson Z.P. , Katze M.G. , Kean L.S. , Michael Kubisch H. , Lank S. , Lyons L.A. , Miller G.M. , Nylander J. , O’Connor D.H. , Palermo R.E. , Smith D.G. , Vallender E.J. , Wiseman R.W. , Rogers J. 
Published: October 2009

Abstract The National Primate Research Centers (NPRCs) established Working Groups (WGs) for developing resources and mechanisms to facilitate collaborations among non‐human primate (NHP) researchers. Here we report the progress of the Genome Banking and the Genetics and Genomics WGs in developing resources to advance the exchange, analysis and comparison of NHP genetic and genomic data across the NPRCs.The Genome Banking WG has established a National NHP DNA bank comprising 1250 DNA samples from unrelated animals and family trios from the 10 NHP species housed within the NPRC system. The Genetics and Genomics WG is developing SNP arrays that will provide a uniform, highly informative, efficient and low‐cost method for rhesus and long‐tailed macaque genotyping across the eight NPRCs. This WG is also establishing a Biomedical Informatics Research Network‐based portal for shared bioinformatics resources including vital statistics, genotype and population data and information on the National NHP DNA bank.
Characterization of cerebrospinal fluid monoamine metabolites in peripubertal chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)
Authors: Fontenot M.B. , Musso M.W. , Watson S.L. , Anderson G.M. 
Published: October 2009

AbstractBackground  Assessment of cerebrospinal (CSF) monoamine metabolites 5‐hydroxyindoeacetic acid (5‐HIAA) and homovanillic acid (HVA), and the serotonin precursor tryptophan (TRP), in chimpanzees may help in understanding the neurobiology underlying aggressive, impulsive behavior in humans and non‐human primates.Methods  Two CSF samples were obtained from 11 peripubertal chimpanzees 8 months apart and were assayed for monoamine metabolite and TRP concentrations.Results  Substantial inter‐individual stability was observed for 5‐HIAA (n = 11; r = 0.83, P < 0.001) and HVA (r = 0.91, P < 0.001). Females had significantly higher concentrations of 5‐HIAA compared to males (F1,8 = 7.31; P < 0.05). Levels of 5‐HIAA (r = −0.62, P < 0.05), HVA (r = −0.86, P < 0.001) and TRP levels (r = −0.67; P < 0.05) decreased with age.Conclusion  Close parallels were observed between chimpanzees and humans with respect to absolute levels, sex effects, ontogeny, and 5‐HIAA‐HVA correlations, supporting the potential utility of the measures in understanding relationships between monoamine functioning and behavior in chimpanzees and humans.
Maturational changes in the feeding behaviour of infants – a comparison between breast‐feeding and bottle‐feeding
Authors: Taki M , Mizuno K , Murase M , Nishida Y , Itabashi K , Mukai Y 
Published: October 2009

AbstractAim:  To obtain a better understanding of the changes in feeding behaviour from 1 to 6 months of age. By comparing breast‐ and bottle‐feeding, we intended to clarify the difference in longitudinal sucking performance.Methods:  Sucking variables were consecutively measured for 16 breast‐fed and eight bottle‐fed infants at 1, 3 and 6 months of age.Results:  For breast‐feeding, number of sucks per burst (17.8 ± 8.8, 23.8 ± 8.3 and 32.4 ± 15.3 times), sucking burst duration (11.2 ± 6.1, 14.7 ± 8.0 and 17.9 ± 8.8 sec) and number of sucking bursts per feed (33.9 ± 13.9, 28.0 ± 18.2 and 18.6 ± 12.8 times) at 1, 3 and 6 months of age respectively showed significant differences between 1 and 6 months of age (p < 0.05). The sucking pressure and total number of sucks per feed did not differ among different ages. Bottle‐feeding resulted in longer sucking bursts and more sucks per burst compared with breast‐feeding in each month (p < 0.05).Conclusion:  The increase in the amount of ingested milk with maturation resulted from an increase in bolus volume per minute as well as the higher number of sucks continuously for both breast‐ and bottle‐fed infants.
Meta‐analysis of blood pressure tracking from childhood to adulthood and implications for the design of intervention trials
Authors: Toschke AM , Kohl L , Mansmann U , Von Kries R 
Published: October 2009

AbstractAim:  Blood pressure (BP) is related with cardiovascular disease. BP tracking in childhood and its implication for intervention trials are unknown.Methods:  A systematic review and meta‐analysis were conducted to estimate BP tracking.Results:  In 29 independent studies on 27 820 subjects, follow‐up length and baseline age were associated with systolic BP tracking (both p < 0.05), while gender, BP measurement method and study place were not (p = 0.215, p = 0.185 and p = 0.391). The overall adjusted systolic BP correlation coefficient was 0.44 between 10 and 11 years and decreased to 0.37 between 10 and 20 years. Comparison of BP changes before and after intervention need a 26% increased sample size for a 10‐year follow‐up of 10 year olds, while trials comparing BP values at study end only require smaller sample sizes.Conclusion:  Blood pressure tracking from childhood to adulthood affects trials assessing long‐term effects on BP and was low‐to‐moderate. Therefore, regular BP controls are also needed in children with normal BP measurements possibly identifying hypertensive children earlier. A slight short‐term intervention effect on BP may not have any long‐term effects because of low BP tracking and its decrease by age.