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: A fundamental prerequisite for using degradable synthetic biopolymers as composite skin substitutes is the ability to establish vascular tissue. PEGT/PBT block-copolymer matrices have previously been shown as a favorable dermal substitute. In this study, quantitative data on neovascularization of PEGT/PBT block-copolymer matrices are presented.', 'PEGT/PBT-block-copolymer discs of three different pore diameters (1: < 75 microm, 2: 75-212 microm, 3: 250-300 microm) were implanted into dorsal skinfold chambers of balb/c mice. Histological sections were evaluated 7, 14, and 21 days post implantation by light and scanning electron microscopy. Blood vessel analysis was performed by means of digital image analysis (n = 288) of hematoxylin/eosin stained sections within apical (AOF) and basal (BOF) observation fields of the matrices.', 'Twenty-one days after implantation the density of blood vessels within the BOF of the scaffolds with a pore size of 75-212 and 250-300 microm were 4.6 +/- 0.45 and 5.8 +/- 0.62 (mean +/- S.E.M.; blood vessel profiles (BVF)), respectively. In <75 microm scaffolds, smaller numbers of BVF were found (4.2 +/- 0.39). In contrast, the evaluation within the AOF revealed significantly higher numbers of BVF in 75-212 microm group (3.5 +/- 0.49) and 250-300 microm group (4.5 +/- 0.66) as compared to the < 75 microm group (2.3 +/- 0.48).
Answer: There is evidence that the three-dimensional structure of PEGT/PBT-block-copolymer (pore size structure) influences neovascularization. The porous structures of copolymer matrices with adequate interconnection of pores (pore sizes of 75-212 and 250-300 microm) are characterized by faster ingrowth of vascular tissue.

SOLUTION: Does analysis of neovascularization of PEGT/PBT-copolymer dermis substitute in balb/c-mice?

PROBLEM: Context: MicroRNAs play important roles in regulation of the initiation and progression of AML. MiR-210 is closely related with cancer development; however, whether miR-210 expression level correlates with clinical correlation in AML is unknown. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the potential relationship between miR-210 expression and AML prognosis.', 'Real-time quantitative PCR was carried out to examine the expression level of miR-210 in bone marrow and serum obtained from AML patients and healthy controls. Then the correlation between miR-210 expression and a variety of important clinical parameters (such as overall survival, relapse-free survival, and prognostic value) were further studied.', 'The expression level of miR-210 was significantly higher in the bone marrow and serum of AML patients than that of healthy controls (p<0.001). Moreover, miR-210 expression was associated with various AML clinicopathological parameters, including FAB classification and cytogenetics. The serum miR-210 expression level was reduced significantly when the patients achieved complete remission (p=0.02). The high miR-210 expression group had both poorer relapse-free survival (p=0.015) and worse overall survival (p=0.008). In the multivariate analysis model, miR-210 was identified as an independent prognostic marker.
Answer: MiR-210 up-regulation was associated with poor prognosis in AML and it might be useful as a marker for predicting the clinical outcome of AML patients.

SOLUTION: Is overexpression of miR-210 Associated with Poor Prognosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia?

PROBLEM: Context: Gut ischemia may prime neutrophils to produce an exaggerated inflammatory response when challenged with bacterial pathogens. Secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) is the first line of defense against potential pathogens, but may also exert its anti-inflammatory effects on potentially destructive neutrophil functions. We hypothesized that sIgA would blunt the gut-mediated priming events that lead to neutrophil hypersensitivity to bacterial challenge.', 'Confluent Caco2 cell monolayers were grown in a two-chamber culture system under normoxic or hypoxic conditions for 90 minutes followed by a 90-minute reoxygenation period. sIgA was placed in apical chamber media in experimental groups before reoxygenation period. Supernatants were then collected and incubated with neutrophils. Lipopolysaccharide was then used to activate neutrophils. Measurements of CD11b expression, elastase and superoxide anion production, and chemotaxis were undertaken.', 'Polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) treated with Caco2 cells undergoing hypox-reoxygenation followed by activation with lipopolysaccharide show a dramatic increase in inflammatory potential when compared with naïve neutrophils (n = 4, *p < 0.001). The addition of sIgA in this same group before the activation step showed a blunting of the inflammatory response, but never to the level of naïve PMN.
Answer: sIgA is the principal defense against potential pathogens at mucosal surfaces. Additional protective activity may be found in its ability to downregulate gut-mediated neutrophil priming. Although more work needs to be performed examining the role of sIgA in the pathogenesis of sepsis, this study shows that sIgA downregulates the measured determinants of neutrophil inflammatory potential.

SOLUTION:
Does secretory immunoglobulin a blunt gut-mediated priming of neutrophils in vitro?