Syringomyelia: current concepts in pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment

Syringomyelia is a condition that results in fluid-containing cavities within the parenchyma of the spinal cord as a consequence of altered cerebrospinal fluid dynamics. This review discusses the history and the classification of the disorder, the current theories of pathogenesis, and the advanced imaging modalities used in the diagnosis. The intramedullary pulse pressure theory (a new pathophysiologic concept of syringomyelia) also is presented. In addition, the current understanding of the painful nature of this condition is discussed and the current trends in medical and surgical management are reviewed.     

沙打旺与鹰咀紫云英种间杂交不亲和性研究

沙打旺抗逆性强,而鹰咀紫云英品质较好,是黄芪属中优良性状互补的草种。针对二者种间杂交不亲和性现象,从不同方面研究杂交不亲和的原因。结果表明,亲本花粉活力和育性均非杂交不亲和的主要原因,其主要障碍在于,父本花粉不能伸入母本柱头,表现出不亲和异常现象,如花粉管萌发后盘绕在柱头表面,花粉管尖端膨大等。即使父本花粉管进入母本柱头,因生长缓慢,沉积胼胝质,在花柱中受抑制而停止生长。沙打旺和鹰咀紫云英杂交不亲和的表达部位与亲本自交不亲和的表达部位相似。在此基础上提出克服二者杂交不亲和的措施,为沙打旺和鹰咀紫云英杂交育种提供理论基础和依据。     

抗菌肽饲料添加剂对小鼠巨噬细胞吞噬功能的影响

对试验小鼠饲喂1‰和3‰抗菌肽饲料添加剂,鸡红细胞吞噬试验检测小鼠腹腔巨噬细胞吞噬功能,研究抗菌肽饲料添加剂对小鼠免疫功能的影响.结果表明,抗菌肽饲料添加剂可以显著提高小鼠腹腔巨噬细胞吞噬鸡红细胞的吞噬率和吞噬指数,增强小鼠非特异性免疫功能.     

不同小黑麦品种的种子产量及产量构成因素比较

以32份小黑麦品种为试验材料,研究了各品种的产量构成因素（穗长、小穗数,穗粒数、穗粒质量）以及他们之间的相关性。结果表明,小黑麦品种OH2276株高最高,为136．77cm,但其种子产量低;安新麦83—25的综合性状最优,穗粒数最多,为J09。19;北联4号,89D-8和DH796综合性状也较好,具有良好的应用前景;HB200上的综合性状最差,HB200下和OB74的综合性状较差。     

禽类蛋壳基质特异性蛋白——ovocleidin-17的研究进展

ovocleidin-17(OC-17)是第1个被分离和鉴定出的禽类蛋壳基质所特有的蛋白质,在禽类蛋壳基质方解石晶体的形成过程中发挥重要作用,还可能与蛋壳的抗菌作用有关。本文综述了OC-17的分子结构、同源蛋白质及其生理功能,并对OC-17未来的研究方向和应用前景进行了讨论。     

朊病毒致病机理的研究进展

就细胞型朊蛋白PrP^c的分子生物学特性、朊蛋白的生理功能、致病性朊蛋白PrP^sc对免疫系统的影响、朊病毒的外周致病机理以及相关细胞因子、化学因子与朊病毒神经侵袭之间的关系、朊病毒从外周到中枢的转运机制、入侵门户、血液传播及朊病的其他病理标志和检测方法的研究做一综述。     

兔病毒性出血症病毒高免血清的制备与应用效果

以兔病毒性出血症病毒组织灭活疫苗免疫家兔，经五次免疫之后，抗体效价可达12log2以上，采集兔血清，以此治疗攻毒兔，结果大部分兔都存活，临床应用效果表明：以此血清治疗自然感染兔病毒性出血症病毒的发病兔，治愈率达80％以上。     

肉牛对不同物理性状的玉米秸饲料利用效果的研究

为研究肉牛对不同玉米秸杆产品的利用情况,选18月龄西门塔尔牛与当地黄牛的F136头,分别用铡碎、揉碎、揉碎压捆、制粒、压块和挤压成棒状的六种玉米秸秆饲料进行了肉牛饲养试验和消化试验.结果秸秆采食量以后三种加工处理的秸秆为最高,铡碎为最低,揉碎和揉碎压捆居中;日粮表现消化率以秸秆颗粒型日粮最低,其他几种秸秆型日粮差异不大;肉牛增重以应用秸秆饲料块和秸秆饲料棒的肉牛增重效果最好,铡碎秸秆最差,揉碎和揉碎压捆居中.除铡碎型外,其他几种玉米秸杆饲料用于育肥牛均可取得较好的增重效果.     

基于PDA的草原鼠害数据采集系统的开发

为提高草原鼠害监测的规范性、数据采集效率和数据传输的实时性,本文分析了当前数据采集的特点,以C#为开发工具,将PDA、GPS、XML等技术综合集成进行基于PDA的草原鼠害数据采集系统的研发,开发出空间采集法、定点采集法、定面积捕尽法和铗日采集法等应用工具软件,实现了草原害鼠数据采集的半自动化,改变了传统野外数据采集方式,提高了工作效率。     

Evaluation of transformation growth factor beta1, interleukin-10, and interferon-gamma in male symptomatic and asymptomatic dogs naturally infected by Leishmania (Leishmania) chagasi

The aims of this study were to evaluate the immunomodulatory role of TGF-β₁, IL-10, and INF-γ in spleen and liver extracts and supernatant cultures of white spleen cells from male symptomatic and asymptomatic dogs, naturally infected by Leishmania (Leishmania) chagasi. Thirty dogs from Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil, an endemic leishmaniosis area, were selected by positive ELISA serological reaction for Leishmania sp. and divided into two groups: asymptomatic (n = 15) and symptomatic (n = 15) consisting of animals with at least three characteristic signs (fever, dermatitis, lymphoadenopathy, onychogryphosis, weight loss, cachexia, locomotion problems, conjunctivitis, epistaxis, hepatosplenomegaly, edema, and apathy). After euthanasia, spleen and liver fragments were collected for ex vivo quantification of TGF-β₁, IL-10, and INF-γ. Naturally active in vitro produced TGF-β₁ was also evaluated in spleen cell culture supernatant. Spleen and liver extract of asymptomatic dogs had higher mean TGF-β₁ levels than symptomatic dogs. High concentrations of IL-10 were found in spleen, and mainly in liver extract of both groups. Higher INF-γ concentrations were found in spleen extracts of symptomatic dogs, and in liver extracts of asymptomatic dogs. Extract of this cytokine was lower in spleen extract. Although INF-γ is being produced in canine infection, mean levels of TGF-β₁ and IL-10 from spleen and liver extracts were quantitatively much higher; suggesting that immune response in both asymptomatic and symptomatic dogs was predominantly type Th2.