bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Impact of third and fourth harmonic laser irradiation at embryonic stage on biocommercial traits of Bombyx mori
Authors: HOSAGOUDAR Satyanarayanaguoda R. , HOOLI Ashok A. , MANJUNATHA H.B. 
Published: March 2010

AbstractIn order to study the impact of third and fourth harmonic laser on bio‐commercial traits of silkworm Bombyx mori, silkworm eggs of 2, 8, 16 and 24 h old embryos were exposed for varying durations to both third and fourth harmonic lasers. Computation of data is explicit that the third harmonic laser had a positive influence for shorter duration exposures on all traits, like hatching percentage (15% increase), larval weight (14% increase), cocooning percentage (12% increase), cocoon weight (7% increase), shell weight (9% increase), shell ratio (15% increase) and fecundity (11% increase) with significant increases in the batches exposed for shorter durations (up to 90 sec) with respect to their controls. Thereafter levels decreased as the duration of exposure increased. Notably, fourth harmonic laser irradiation reveals the negative effect on all the traits studied in the present study. Surprisingly the filament length was decreased in all irradiated samples for both the third and fourth harmonic laser, expect for 24 h old embryos irradiated for 30 s by the third harmonic laser which showed a 6% increase over the control.
Five species of Gracillariidae (Lepidoptera) new to Korea
Authors: KAWAHARA Akito Y. , SOHN Jae‐Cheon , DE PRINS Jurate , CHO Soowon 
Published: March 2010

AbstractFive species of Gracillariidae are recorded as new to Korea: Calybites securinella (Ermolaev, 1986), Epicephala relictella Kuznetzov, 1979, Parornix alni Kumata, 1965, P. betulae Stainton, 1854, and Spulerina castaneae Kumata & Kuroko, 1988. Epicephala is reported for the first time in Korea. Photographs of adults and genitalia are provided with a brief description of each species and a list of host plants.
First record of the family Embolemidae (Hymenoptera: Chrysidoidea) from Korea
Authors: LEE Jong‐Wook , KIM Chang‐Jun 
Published: March 2010

AbstractThe family Embolemidae Westwood, 1833 is recorded for the first time in Korea, based on a species Embolemus ruddii Westwood. A diagnosis of this species complemented by digital images are provided.
Taxonomic study of the genus Casinaria Holmgren (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae: Campopleginae) from Korea
Authors: CHOI Jin‐Kyung , LEE Jong‐Wook 
Published: March 2010

AbstractWe report two species, Casinaria japonicaKusigemati, 1980 and Casinaria teshionis (Uchida 1928) new to Korea. A revised key to the species of Korean Casinaria Holmgren, redescriptions and photographs of diagnostic characters are provided.
Seasonal prevalence of mosquitoes collected from light traps in the Republic of Korea, 2007
Authors: KIM Heung Chul , CHONG Sung Tae , NUNN Peter V. , KLEIN Terry A. 
Published: March 2010

AbstractAdult mosquito surveillance was conducted using New Jersey light traps from 1 May to 15 October during 2007 at 14 US Army and three Air Force installations and two US Army training sites located in six provinces in the Republic of Korea to determine threshold levels to initiate pesticide applications based on trap indices. A total of 24 013 adult mosquitoes (19 763 [82.3%] females and 4250 [17.1%] males) comprising 16 species (including five members of the Anopheles Hyrcanus Group) and belonging to seven genera were collected. Females of the most commonly collected species were members of the Anopheles Hyrcanus Group (52.1%), followed by, Culex tritaeniorhynchus Giles (20.6%), Culex pipiens Coquillett (13.8%), and Aedes vexans nipponii (Theobald) (11.6%). Trap indices varied widely for species over their range, due in part, to geographical distribution and degree of association with urban or rural communities.
The inhibition of molting fluid enzymes of Pod borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) by an aspartic protease inhibitor: Its effects on insect development
Authors: KUMAR Ajit , KULYE Mahesh S. , DESHPANDE Mukund V. , RAO Mala 
Published: March 2010

AbstractIn this study, the inhibition of molting fluid enzymes from Helicoverpa armigera by an aspartic protease inhibitor, Alkalophilic Thermophilic Bacillus Inhibitor (ATBI) purified from Bacillus sp. is reported. The in vitro experiments showed 80% inhibition (IC50= 48 µM) of hemoglobin hydrolyzing and 95% inhibition (IC50= 35 µM) of chitin hydrolyzing activity from molting fluid by ATBI (IC50 value is the ATBI concentration for 50% inhibition of total enzymatic activity). The treatment of H. armigera larvae with 400 µM ATBI recorded 20% larval mortality, 27.77% deformed pupae and 12.22% deformed adults. The LC50 value (Concentration of ATBI calculated to give 50% mortality) calculated for insect population was found to be 330.06 µM. Similarly, significant variations in mean larval and pupal weight, no. of eggs laid per female and percent hatching of eggs were observed at higher concentrations of ATBI. The results may provide the basis for the selection of non‐host inhibitors to develop a H. armigera insecticide formulation.
First record and redescription of Prionochaeta sibirica Reitter (Coleoptera: Leiodidae: Cholevinae) from Korea
Authors: PARK Sun‐Jae , NISHIKAWA Masaaki 
Published: March 2010

AbstractA genus and species Prionochaeta sibirica Reitter is identified for the first time in Korea. A habitus photo, redescription, and illustrations of diagnostic characters of the species are provided.
Neurosteroid Biosynthetic Pathway Changes in Substantia Nigra and Caudate Nucleus in Parkinson's Disease
Authors: Luchetti Sabina , Bossers Koen , Frajese Giovanni Vanni , Swaab Dick F. 
Published: March 2010

AbstractThere is emerging evidence from animal studies for a neuroprotective role of sex steroids in neurodegenerative diseases, but studies in human brain are lacking. We have carried out an extensive study of the neurosteroid biosynthetic pathways in substantia nigra (SN), caudate nucleus (CN) and putamen (PU) of 7 Parkinson's disease (PD) patients and 7 matched controls. The mRNA levels of 37 genes including neurosteroid biosynthetic enzymes, hormone receptors and the neurosteroid‐modulated γ‐amino‐butyric acid ‐A (GABA‐A) receptor subunits were analyzed by quantitative PCR (qPCR). In the SN, we found downregulation of 5α‐reductase type 1 (5α‐R1), sulfotransferase 2B1 (SULT2B1) and some GABA‐A receptor subunits (α4, β1) while in the CN, upregulation of 3α‐hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 3 (3α‐HSD3) and α4 GABA‐A receptor subunit (22‐fold) was observed. No significant differences were found in the PU. These data imply an involvement of pregnane steroids and changes in GABAergic neurotransmission in the neurodegenerative process and suggest that neurosteroids may deserve further investigation as potential therapeutic agents in PD.
NGF‐Dependent Activation of TrkA Pathway: A Mechanism for the Neuroprotective Effect of Troxerutin in D‐Galactose‐Treated Mice
Authors: Lu Jun , Wu Dong‐mei , Hu Bin , Zheng Yuan‐lin , Zhang Zi‐feng , Wang Yong‐jian 
Published: March 2010

AbstractD‐galactose‐(D‐gal)‐treated mouse, with cognitive impairment, has been used for neurotoxicity investigation and anti‐neurotoxicity pharmacology research. In this study, we investigated the mechanism underlying the neuroprotective effect of troxerutin. The results showed that troxerutin improved behavioral performance in D‐gal‐treated mice by elevating Cu, Zn‐superoxide dismutases (Cu, Zn‐SOD) activity and decreasing reactive oxygen species levels. Furthermore, our results showed that troxerutin significantly promoted nerve growth factor (NGF) mRNA expression which resulted in TrkA activation. On one hand, NGF/TrkA induced activation of Akt and ERK1/2, which led to neuronal survival; on the other hand, NGF/TrkA mediated CaMKII and CREB phosphorylation and increased PSD95 expression, which improved cognitive performance. However, the neuroprotective effect of troxerutin was blocked by treatment with K252a, an antagonist for TrkA. No neurotoxicity was observed in mice treated with K252a or troxerutin alone. In conclusion, administration of troxerutin to D‐gal‐injected mice attenuated cognitive impairment and brain oxidative stress through the activation of NGF/TrkA signaling pathway.
Expression of polycomb protein EZH2 in multi‐stage tissues of gastric carcinogenesis
Authors: CAI Gan Hui , WANG Ke , MIAO Qi , PENG Yan Shen , CHEN Xiao Yu 
Published: March 2010

OBJECTIVE:  To study the role and significance of the polycomb group (PcG) protein EZH2 (enhancer of zeste homolog 2) in the multi‐step process of intestinal‐type gastric carcinogenesis.METHODS:  Gastric specimens were obtained from 142 patients with gastric disease, including 34 with chronic non‐atrophic gastritis (NCAG), 33 chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) with intestinal metaplasia (IM), 40 CAG with dysplasia (DYS) and 35 with intestinal‐type gastric carcinomas (GC), and 32 Helicobacter pylori‐negative controls. The EZH2 protein was stained by the immunohistochemical method and was expressed as the intensity and percentage of the total number of epithelial cells. The chronic gastritis and the grading of dysplasia were classified according to Chinese National Consensus on chronic gastritis and the Padova international classification.RESULTS:  The EZH2 protein levels in the specimens of normal gastric tissue, NCAG, CAG with IM, DYS and intestinal‐type GC were gradually increased (P < 0.05), but statistical significance was not found between the groups of DYS and GC.CONCLUSION:  PcG protein EZH2 plays an important role in the multi‐step process of intestinal‐type gastric carcinogenesis.
Clarithromycin resistance and point mutations in the 23S rRNA gene in Helicobacter pylori isolates from Malaysia
Authors: HO Sin‐Loong , TAN Eng Lai , SAM Chook Koon , GOH Khean‐Lee 
Published: March 2010

OBJECTIVE:  To determine the prevalence of primary clarithromycin resistance amongst Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) strains in Malaysian patients with gastroduodenal diseases, by using restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) in domain V of 23S rRNA.METHODS:  Gastric biopsies were obtained from H. pylori positive patients undergoing gastroscopy. DNA extraction was followed by PCR amplification using the primers Hp23‐1 and Hp23‐2 flanking a region of 425bp within the bacterial 23S rRNA peptidyltranferase (Hp23S fragment). Analysis of the 23S rRNA gene mutations is based on the generation of restriction sites for two restriction enzymes: BbsI and BsaI, which correspond to the base substitutions characteristic of clarithromycin resistance from A to G at positions 2142 and 2143, respectively.RESULTS:  Gastric biopsy samples were obtained from 107 patients. A fragment of size 425bp corresponding to that expected from amplification of domain V of 23S rRNA was PCR‐amplified from only 105 samples. The amplicon was subsequently subjected to restriction by BbsI and BsaI. Only 1 sample (0.95%) had the BbsI mutation (base substitution at A2142G) and 2 samples (1.90%) the BsaI mutation (base substitution at A2143G). Thus 3 of 105 (2.9%) samples harbored clarithromycin resistant strains.CONCLUSION:  In our experience, PCR‐RFLP is a rapid and precise method to detect the resistance of H. pylori to clarithromycin. Using this method, a low prevalence of clarithromycin resistance was detected in our local Malaysian strains. This augurs well for the continued use of clarithromycin as a first line drug in the treatment and eradication of H. pylori infection.
Upper gastrointestinal problems in inhalational ketamine abusers
Authors: POON Tai Lun , WONG Ka Fai , CHAN Man Yee , FUNG Ka Wai , CHU Sau Kwan , MAN Chi Wai , YIU Ming Kwong , LEUNG Siu Kee 
Published: March 2010

OBJECTIVE:  To study the association between upper gastrointestinal (GI) problems and inhalational ketamine abuse.METHODS:  This is a retrospective study of 64 ketamine abusers treated from 2001 to 2008. Variables studied included clinical presentations, findings of upper GI endoscopy, abstinence from ketamine and relief of epigastric pain.RESULTS:  The following patients with (i) a previous history of upper GI problem; (ii) a history of non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drug (NSAID), aspirin or other substance abuse; and (iii) a known history of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection were excluded. The study group thus consisted of 37 ketamine abusers, of whom 28 had upper GI symptoms. Overall 14 of these patients had an upper endoscopy performed. The endoscopic diagnoses were: 12 (85.7%) with gastritis, one (7.1%) with gastroduodenitis, and one (7.1%) normal finding. Test for H. pylori, infection was negative. Abstinence from ketamine was found to be associated significantly with relief of symptoms (P= 0.027). Logistic regression showed the odds ratio of symptomatic relief for abstinence versus continued use of ketamine is 12.5 (95% CI[1.20, 130.6], P= 0.035). In patients whom an upper GI endoscopy was performed, H. pylori negative gastritis was the commonest histopathological finding (78.6%). Despite the use of medications, symptoms are commonly not relieved and that is associated with the continued abuse of ketamine.CONCLUSION:  Ketamine abusers frequently presented with upper GI symptoms, the commonest of which is epigastric pain (73% of abusers). Abstinence from ketamine abuse can lead to the relief of symptoms, which is an important message for ketamine abusers.
Poor Blood Pressure and Urinary Albumin Excretion Responses to Home Blood Pressure‐Based Antihypertensive Therapy in Depressive Hypertensive Patients
Authors: Kabutoya Tomoyuki , Ishikawa Joji , Hoshide Satoshi , Eguchi Kazuo , Shimada Kazuyuki , Kario Kazuomi 
Published: March 2010

J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich).There has been no report comparing the changes in home blood pressure (HBP) and target organ damage between depressive and nondepressive hypertensives receiving antihypertensive therapy based on HBP monitoring. This study was a multicenter prospective study conducted by 7 doctors at 2 institutions. The authors prospectively studied 42 hypertensive patients with home systolic blood pressure >135 mm Hg. Participants were divided into a depression group (Beck Depression Inventory score >10; n=21) and a nondepression group (Beck Depression Inventory score <9, matched for HBP level; n=21). The authors performed antihypertensive therapy to reduce home systolic blood pressure to below 135 mm Hg and, 6 months later, evaluated the urinary albumin/creatinine ratio (UACR). Although patients in the depression group tended to require the addition of a greater number of medications than those in the nondepression group (2.3±1.0 vs 1.7±1.0 drugs, P<.05), HBP was reduced similarly in both groups at 6 months (depression group: 150±17/78±11 mm Hg to 139±11/73±8 mm Hg, P<.001; nondepression group: 150±11/76±9 mm Hg to 135±9/70±8 mm Hg, P<.01). The reduction of UACR was smaller in the depression group than in the nondepression group (2.4 vs 10.1 mg/gCr, P<.05). Depressive hypertensive patients required a larger number of antihypertensive drugs to control HBP, and showed a smaller reduction in UACR than nondepressive hypertensives.
Relationship Between Exercise Heart Rate Recovery and Circadian Blood Pressure Pattern
Authors: Okutucu Sercan , Kabakci Giray , Deveci Onur Sinan , Aksoy Hakan , Kaya Ergun Baris , Aytemir Kudret , Oto Ali 
Published: March 2010

J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2010;12:407–413. ©2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.The aim of the present cross‐sectional study was to evaluate heart rate recovery (HRR) in normotensive and hypertensive individuals with either nondipper or dipper type circadian rhythm of blood pressure. Eighty‐five patients were divided into 4 groups according to the presence of hypertension and pattern of circadian blood pressure as follows: (1) normotensive/dipper, n=20; (2) normotensive/nondipper, n=21; (3) hypertensive/dipper, n=22; and (4) hypertensive/nondipper, n=22. HRR indices were calculated by subtracting first, second, and third minute heart rates from the maximal heart rate obtained during stress testing and designated as HRR1, HRR2, and HRR3. Mean HRR1 values (29.7±4.0 vs 26.6±3.7, P=.016) were significantly higher in the normotensive/dipper group than the normotensive/nondipper group. Mean HRR1 values (28.6±4.0 vs 24.8±4.6 beats per minute, P=.007) were higher in the hypertensive/dipper group than the hypertensive/nondipper group. Spearman’s correlation analyses revealed a positive correlation between degree of nighttime dipping and HRR1 (r=.600, P=.001). The correlation coefficient between degree of nighttime dipping and HRR1 was higher in the hypertensive group than the normotensive group (r=.676, P=.001 and r=.575, P=.001, respectively). Blunting of the nocturnal fall in blood pressure associates with a delayed recovery of heart rate after graded maximal exercise in both normotensive and hypertensive groups.
Uncertainties in flood risk mapping: a case study on estimating building damages for a river flood in Finland
Authors: Koivumäki L. , Alho P. , Lotsari E. , Käyhkö J. , Saari A. , Hyyppä H. 
Published: March 2010

AbstractIn our review of recent flood risk mapping approaches in Europe, we noted that the sources of uncertainty were rarely questioned. We demonstrated potential sources of uncertainty in flood risk mapping of buildings using a case study of a spring flood in 2005, in Kittilä, Finland. One‐ and two‐dimensional hydraulic models of the flood corresponded well with the actual inundation. The initial modelling result of the inundated buildings differed considerably from reality, but this could be improved through modelling performed with more diverse building elevation data. The accuracy of the digital terrain model is a key determinant in the accuracy of flood hazard modelling. An exposure analysis of buildings is often utilized by an overlay analysis of map layers representing both the flood and the buildings. However, we indicated that the analysis may be partly hindered by the characteristics and inaccuracies of the building datasets used and the modelled flood. In flood damage modelling, the average damages calculated from the database were used, as empirical damage data were too general for a detailed flood damage assessment. Damage modelling with empirical and synthetic damage data could be made more reliable through better archiving of actual flood damages and by performing more diverse damage estimates of standard buildings.
Long‐term results of laparoscopic treatment of Spigelian hernias with mesh
Authors: Portillo G , Franklin ME 
Published: March 2010

AbstractIntroduction: Spigelian hernias are exceptional. They often present with vague signs and symptoms, and the diagnosis can be problematic. Most Spigelian hernias are treated with open surgery and without mesh; little is known of the laparoscopic treatment and the long‐term follow‐up with mesh. The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the laparoscopic treatment of Spigelian hernias with mesh at the Texas Endosurgery Institute.Methods: From February 1991 through April 2008, all Spigelian hernias treated laparoscopically with mesh were prospectively followed. The technique was essentially the same for each procedure and involved (1) lysis of adhesions, (2) reduction of hernia contents, (3) closure of the defect, (4) 3–5 cm circumferential mesh coverage beyond the original edges, and (5) transfascial fixation of the mesh.Results: Eighteen patients were analyzed, all of them having Spigelian hernia. The subjects included eight women (44%) and 10 men (56%), with a mean age of 65 years (range, 39–89 years). The mean height of patients was 1.69 cm (range, 1.44–1.98 cm), with a mean weight of 84.6 kg (range, 63–103.5 kg). The mean operative time was 91 min with a range of 75–120 min. The estimated blood loss was 30 ml (range 10–50 ml). The mean postoperative hospital stay was 2 d (range from same‐day discharge to 5 d). The overall postoperative complication rate was 16.6%. No conversions to open approach were required. The mean follow up was 84.6 months (range, 13–176 months); no recurrence has been observed.Conclusion: The laparoscopic treatment of Spigelian hernias is safe and effective.
Towards and Beyond Edinburgh 2010: A Historical Survey of Ecumenical Missiological Developments since 1910
Authors: Geevarghese Metropolitan Coorilos 
Published: March 2010

AbstractThis article provides a brief history of mission theology of the global church since Edinburgh 1910, highlighting the seismological shifts and major developments in missiological thinking and praxis over the years and through various world mission conferences, specifically from the perspective of the Commission on World Mission and Evangelism (CWME). It argues that, as we prepare ourselves to celebrate the centenary mission conference in Edinburgh in June 2010, mission theology has moved from its early stage of colonial, Eurocentric expressions to post‐colonial and polyphonic articulations of missiology. For the CWME, though, the missiological journey continues even beyond 2010. This article argues that, amongst many important missiological themes that CWME needs to address within the overarching theme of “Ecumenism in Mission”, the themes CWME has identified as its major focus for the coming years – viz. ecclesiology and mission, mission as healing, and mission as contestation – are of crucial pertinence. In the changing global Christian landscape where the centre of gravity of Christianity has moved to the global South, and in a context where new forms of being ecclesial communities are tried out, “The Nature and Mission of the Church” needs to take a “from below” approach, going beyond the traditional frameworks of mainline churches. Mission as healing would provide a comprehensive and more integral perspective to the salvific purpose of God for this world, especially as “healing” is a common strand within many religious, ecclesial and spiritual traditions, offering a dialogical perspective. Mission as contestation is equally significant in today's world where the gospel imperative of confronting satanic forces that express themselves in the form of globalization, neo‐imperialism, patriarchy, racism, casteism and eco‐violence is of cardinal importance.
Serving God's Mission Together in Christ's Way: Reflections on the Way to Edinburgh 2010
Authors: Matthey Jacques 
Published: March 2010

AbstractThis paper argues that missio Dei theology must continue to provide the basis for an ecumenical missiology, provided certain problems are revisited, in line with themes of the 2010 Edinburgh study process. Among them is the need for emphasizing the vertical dimension of a transformative spirituality, somehow neglected in earlier ecumenical theologies. Only this will prevent an over‐estimation of humanity's capacities. Within a missio Dei theology the specific role of the church is to be reaffirmed: there is no way back behind integration, which remains a cornerstone of an ecumenical approach, provided it keeps a critical distance to dogmatic ecclesiologies that tend to hinder progress towards visible unity. The debate on gospel and culture has to be urgently taken up again, through a positive appreciation of syncretism and the related search for criteria in intercultural hermeneutics. This will lead to articulating pneumatological approaches to mission with Christologies. Indeed, the New Testament texts with the most universal horizon refer to Christ as Word or Wisdom and not to the Holy Spirit. The paper moves on to ask whether then the relevance of the biblical wisdom tradition should not feature more in missiology. It could provide fertile approaches to witness in a religiously plural and ecologically damaged world. Ecumenical mission should in future be shaped by wisdom as much as it has been by prophecy, and keep both traditions in creative tension.