Apoptosis is associated with the regression of the corpus luteum (CL) in many species. Since caspases play a central role in apoptosis, we studied several initiators (-2, -8, and -9) and the main effector (-3) caspase in the CL during the estrous cycle of the rat. Two different populations of CL (old and new) were identified on ovaries at estrus and diestrus II (DII). Diminished (P < 0.05) lute...

The cycle length (CL) of atrial fibrillation (AF) may have clinical utility, yet reliable CL measurements typically require invasive electrophysiologic study (EPS). We hypothesized that autocorrelation analysis of the ECG accurately reflects intra-atrial CL in AF, and is more robust than spectral analysis from QRS-subtracted ECGs. Methods We studied 39 patients undergoing AF ablation. For ECG l...

The one-pot reaction of L1SiCl (L1=PhC(NtBu)2) with MesPX2/IsPX2 (X=Cl, Br; Is=2,4,6-iPr3C6H2, Mes=2,4,6-Me3C6H2) in the presence KC8 yielded two phosphasilene compounds L1Si(Cl)=PIs (1) and L1Si(Cl)=PMes (2) interesting Cl?Si=P characteristics. introduction moiety improved reactivity phosphasilene. Furthermore, phosphasilenes 1 2 LSi as well Si=P building units are sensitive to moisture distin...

Mammary gland ion transport is essential for lactation and is regulated by prolactin and glucocorticoids. This study delineates the roles of prolactin receptors (PRLR) and long-term prolactin and dexamethasone (P-D)-mediation of [Ca(2+)](i) and Cl(-) transport in HC-11 cells. P-D (24 h) suppressed ATP-induced [Ca(2+)](i). This may be due to decreased Ca(2+) entry since P-D decreased transient r...

Abstract Introduction Underweight (UW) and normal weight with central obesity (NWCO) groups are either underrepresented, excluded or merged to the category in data analysis of epidemiological studies. Purpose This is a local study conducted that explored association underweight versus terms cardiovascular risks diseases among Filipinos. Methods The participants were Filipinos age 20 years old a...

Pregnant cows were fed pine needles (PN, 2 kg.cow-1.d-1) mixed with the diet to determine factors that affect abortion response. In Exp. 1, treatments were used to determine the effects of experimental stress and pelleting of pine needles. Pelleting needles and experimental stress delayed abortion response (P < .01). Stress-induced delay was associated with abnormal patterns of progesterone and...

PURPOSE The type III secretion system (T3SS) is a significant virulence determinant for Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Using a rodent model, we found that contact lens (CL)-related corneal infections were associated with lens surface biofilms. Here, we studied the impact of human tear fluid on CL-associated biofilm growth and T3SS expression. METHODS P. aeruginosa biofilms were formed on contact len...

Background/Aim: The use of cross-links (CL) is controversial due to reasons such as cost increases and instrument redundancy. While there are many biomechanical studies, the clinical data limited. aim this study present effects CL by putting forward postoperative outcomes long-term results patients with (CL+) without (CL-) augmentation. Methods: In retrospective cohort study, who underwent lumb...