TASK DEFINITION: Given a passage with a context and an answer, construct a question on the basis of the information present in the passage. Construct the question in such a way that (i) it is unambiguous, (ii) it is answerable from the passage, (iii) its answer is unique (iv) it answer uses text phrases from the passage. Avoid creating questions that (i) can't be answered correctly without actually understanding the passage and (ii) uses the same words or phrases given in the passage.
PROBLEM: Context: This study was designed to evaluate the effects of a dorzolamide-timolol combination or dorzolamide on retinal ganglion cell (RGC) density and intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucomatous eyes of adult rats.', 'Glaucoma was induced in the right eye of adult Wistar rats by episcleral venous occlusion. One experimental group was administered dorzolamide 2%-timolol 0.5% combination eye drops, while the other experimental group was administered dorzolamide 2% eye drops. Control groups had surgery without drug administration. Drug application was initiated either 2 weeks before surgery (Group A), from the day of surgery (Group B), 2 weeks after surgery (Group C), or 4 weeks after surgery (Group D). RGCs were labeled by intratectal Fluorogold injections and counted from flat-mount preparations, and IOP was measured using Tonopen.', 'Both dorzolamide-timolol combination and dorzolamide, when applied topically, significantly reduced IOP and improved RGC densities in experimental eyes when compared to control eyes. Earlier initiation, as well as longer duration of drug application, resulted in higher RGC densities.
Answer: Topical application of a dorzolamide-timolol combination or dorzolamide saved RGCs to a significant extent and reduced IOP in glaucomatous rat eyes.

SOLUTION: Does dorzolamide and timolol save retinal ganglion cells in glaucomatous adult rats?

PROBLEM: Context: Ficus religiosa L. is one of the most relevant members of the family of Moraceae. It is the most sacred tree of South Asia, and it is used in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicine to cure respiratory disorders like cough, wheezing and asthma. Some studies were performed to investigate the anti-asthmatic potential of F. religiosa bark, leaves and fruit extracts but none of them tested their antiviral activity against viruses responsible for the exacerbation of wheezing and asthma.', 'The present study was undertaken to investigate the antiviral activity of F. religiosa L. extracts against respiratory viruses such as human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human rhinovirus (HRV).', 'The antiviral activity of F. religiosa L. was tested in vitro by plaque reduction and virus yield assays and the major mechanism of action was investigated by virus inactivation and time-of-addition assays.', 'F. religiosa L. methanol bark extract was the most active against HRV with an EC50 of 5.52 µg/mL. This extract likely inhibited late steps of replicative cycle. Water bark extract was the most active against RSV with an EC50 between 2.23 and 4.37 µg/mL. Partial virus inactivation and interference with virus attachment were both found to contribute to the anti-RSV activity. Replication of both viruses was inhibited in viral yield reduction assays.
Answer: The results of the present study demonstrate that F. religiosa L. is endowed with antiviral activity against RSV and HRV in vitro. Further work remains to be done to identify the active components and to assess the therapeutic potential in vivo.

SOLUTION: Do ficus religiosa L. bark extracts inhibit human rhinovirus and respiratory syncytial virus infection in vitro?

PROBLEM: Context: Evidence suggests that failure of flap reconstruction is related to ischemia/reperfusion (I/R)-mediated endothelial damage. Using a rat inferior epigastric artery flap as an I/R injury model, we investigated whether administration of nitrosoglutathione (GSNO), an exogenous nitric oxide (NO) donor, can scavenge superoxide and promote flap survival.', 'Thirty minutes before flap reperfusion, normal saline, N-acetylcysteine (75 and 150 mg/kg), or GSNO (0.2 and 0.6 mg/kg) was randomly injected into 10 rats. Superoxide, nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kappa B) activation, NO synthase (NOS) isoforms, and 3-nitrotyrosine expression in the pedicle vessels as well as survival areas of the flaps were evaluated.', 'I/R injury induced superoxide production, NF-kappa B activation, and inducible NOS (iNOS) expression in the pedicle vessels. GSNO significantly inhibited superoxide production and suppressed NF-kappa B activation, iNOS induction, and 3-nitrotyrosine expression, but up-regulated endothelial NOS expression in the flap vessels. Optimal doses of both GSNO (0.6 mg/kg) and N-acetylcysteine (150 mg/kg) effectively promoted flap survival area (p < 0.001), although there was no significant difference between both groups.
Answer: Exogenous NO donation by GSNO can scavenge superoxide and suppress iNOS induction, resulting in better flap survival after prolonged ischemia.

SOLUTION:
Does nitrosoglutathione promote flap survival via suppression of reperfusion injury-induced superoxide and inducible nitric oxide synthase induction?