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The Use Of Fresh, Salt-Stored And Frozen, Immature And Mature Oocytes, To Assess The Penetration Ability Of Porcine Spermatozoa, Adisorn Adirekthaworn, Mongkol Techakumphu, Sudson Sirivaidyapong, Saroch Gnamkum

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The objective of this study was to compare the penetration rate of sperm, collected from two Landrace Boars A and B, into fresh, salt-stored and frozen, immature and matured oocytes. The first experiment, performed on immature oocytes, revealed that the penetration rates for the three groups of oocytes was from Boar A 59.6%(59/99), 78.1%(75/96) and 77.8%(77/99) (p<0.05) and the number of sperm penetration each oocyte was 2.79±0.42, 2.97±0.29 and 2.29±0.26 respectively (p>0.05). While for Boar B, the percentages were 65.3%(62/95), 76.8%(73/95) and 77.8%(77/99) with the number of sperm per oocyte being 2.25±0.28, 3.63±0.42 and 2.57±0.36. The highest values were found in the salt-stored group (p<0.05). The second experiment involved sperm penetration into in vitro mature oocytes. No differences were found for the sperm penetration rate and the number of sperm per oocyte using semen from Boar A which were 85.1%(74/87), 86.1%(56/65) and 89.1%(79/88) and 13.87±1.45, 17.69±2.61 and 14.45±1.75. While for Boar B, the lowest penetration rate was found when using fresh oocyte, lower than the two other groups; 52.6%(50/95), 67.3%(64/95) and 69.1%(67/ 97)(p<0.05). The number of sperm entering each oocyte was also inferior in the fresh oocytes than in salt-stored and frozen ones; 1.55±0.31, 2.80±0.35 and 2.87±0.40 (p<0.05) respectively. The conclusion that can be drawn from the experiment is that a) there are significant differences in the sperm penetration ability of different the boars used and b) the type of oocytes; immature vs. mature and fresh vs. salt-stored vs. frozen influenced the results that were obtained. It maybe possible to apply such an in vitro penetration assay to determine boar semen fertility under field conditions.

The Effect Of Methylparathion On Cholinesterase Activity In Cockle (Anadara Granosa L.) Muscle Tissues, Yanin Limpanon, Sukanya Phalitakul, Griangyut Tapcharoen, Janenuj Wongtavatchai, Piyarat Subhachalat

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The effect of methylparathion on cholinesterase activity in foot muscle tissues of cockle were evaluated. Ninety - five healthy cockle were randomly divided into control and experimental groups. The experimental group was exposed to 10 ppb of methylparathion for 90 hours. Measurements of cholinesterase activity revealed increasing enzyme activity in foot muscle (p < 0.05) in the exposed animals while clinical observations showed no differences between the groups. The results indicate that methylparathion affects the observed activity of cholinesterase in cockle. However, it should be noted that the data do not correlate with those of previous studies reported in other aquatic animal species.

The Detection Of Equine Herpesvirus Antigen In An Aborted Foal Using Immunohistochemistry : A Case Report, Nopadon Pirarat, Wijit Kiatipattanasakul, Theerawat Tharasanit, Pattama Ritruechai, Umi Une, Yasuo Nomura

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Formalin fixed tissues from an aborted foal which had been diagnosed as having Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) infection, on histopathological criteria, were examined for EHV antigen using immunohistochemistry. EHV antigen was found in the focal necrotic area of the liver, especially in hepatocytes and Kupffer cells. Intranuclear and intracytoplasmic, immuno-positive labelings were also prominent in bronchiolar epithelial cells. The method allowed the visualization of the antigenic site distribution and their subsequent correlation with histopathological changes.

Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Kris Angkanaporn, Phiwipa Kamonrat

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.

What's Happening: February 28, 2001, Maine Medical Center

What's Happening

No abstract provided.

Enhanced Expression Of Human Platelet-Derived Growth Factor In Pichia Pastoris, David M. Kaetzel

Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences Faculty Patents

Enhanced yields of the platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) B-chain are obtained using the Pichia pastoris yeast system. Yields of both wild-type and mutant human proteins are enhanced when the yeast is transformed with a vector containing the yeast mating factor promoter fused to a sequence encoding the mature protein. The secreted wild-type protein is indistinguishable from mature 29-32 kDa protein isolated from human and Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells. An RKK→EEE mutant exhibited reduced association with the cell surface and accumulated in the culture medium as 29-32 kDa forms. Stable transfection of U87 astrocytoma cells with RKK→EEE mutants of either …

Fueling Fan Passion Is Never Out Of Fashion, Rick Burton

Sport Management - All Scholarship

No abstract provided.

A Study From Uganda: Hiv Causal Attributional Structuring, Negative Affect, And Coping Among People With Hiv/Aids. Part Ii, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

Note: The following is the last section of the article authored by Dr. Peter Kakubeire Baguma, Institute of Psychology, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. (See the IBPP issue of February 16 for the first section.) Dr. Baguma's work is extremely timely for three reasons. First, AIDS continues as a pandemic, and culturally relevant theory and data continue to be crucial in developing primary, secondary, and tertiary intervention strategies. Second, AIDS continues as a global security issue with implications for economics, politics, governmental stability, and war and peace. The psychology of AIDS bears on this issue and implications. Third, Baguma's efforts …

Ada News - 02/19/2001, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

A Study From Uganda: Hiv Causal Attributional Structuring, Negative Affect, And Coping Among People With Hiv/Aids. Errata., Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

Readers should access http://www.pr.erau.edu/~security/baguma-tables.html for the conclusion of this article and twelve data tables.

A Study From Uganda: Hiv Causal Attributional Structuring, Negative Affect, And Coping Among People With Hiv/Aids [Part I], Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

Weiner's attribution theory suggests relationships between attributions, emotions, coping, and behavioral consequences (Weiner, 1986, Amirkhan, 1990). Studies supporting the theory are still limited especially in the health area and AIDS in particular.

Medical Education Digest, Vol. 3 No. 1 (February 15, 2001), Nova Southeastern University

Medical Education Digest

No abstract provided.

Medical Education Digest, Vol. 2 No. 1 (February 15, 2000), Nova Southeastern University

Medical Education Digest

No abstract provided.

What's Happening: February 14, 2001, Maine Medical Center

What's Happening

No abstract provided.

A Closer Look At The Nature Of Intimate Partner Violence Reported By Women With A History Of Child Sexual Abuse, David Dilillo, Dawn Giuffre, George C. Tremblay, Lizette Peterson

Department of Psychology: Faculty Publications

This study provides an examination of violence occurring in the couple relationships of female survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). Participants were 240 low-income women, 113 of whom (47%) reported some history of CSA. Compared with non–sexually abused women, those who had experienced CSA reported that their couple relationships were more likely to have involved several severe forms of violence, including hitting, kicking, and beating. Comparisons of the directional patterns of partner violence revealed that a greater proportion of CSA survivors’ relationships had involved at least one incident of both man-to-woman and woman-to-man aggression. An unexpected finding was that a …

A Peculiar Logic Of Pro-Abortion Advocacy, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article identifies a weakness in pro-abortion advocacy and how this weakness can be resolved to support said advocacy.

Ada News - 02/05/2001, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

Trends. Double Bind In Quebec And In The World, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article discusses the desire for Quebec to become an independent nation-state but there are dynamics that affect that process. The Separatist Movement faces roadblocks no matter the state of the national economy in Canada.

Creation Of Paranoia, Part Ii, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This is the final section of an article that explores parallels between delusions and paranoia suffered by society and by the mentally ill. Motives behind the creation of paranoia are discussed. Focus is given to creation of paranoia toward the Jewish people, because this social pathology has infected most of the world for a greater period of time than any other. Reaction to rejection of ideology is found to be an important motive for creation of paranoia in society. Other manifestations of social paranoia, such as the creation of false memories, are also discussed. (Note 1: The article is written …

Teratogen Update: Reproductive Risks Of Leflunomide (Arava); A Pyrimidine Synthesis Inhibitor: Counseling Women Taking Leflunomide Before Or During Pregnancy And Men Taking Leflunomide Who Are Contemplating Fathering A Child, Robert L. Brent

The Selected Works of Robert Brent

Arava™ (leflunomide) is a pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor used in the treatment of active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The chemical name for leflunomide is N- (4’-trifluoromethylphenyl)-5-methylisoxazole-4-carboxamide. Because the drug has been successful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), it is being widely prescribed. In spite of the clear warning that the drug should not be prescribed for pregnant women, approximately 30 women have become pregnant while taking leflunomide as of December 1999. This commentary was prepared to aid teratology counselors and genetic counselors that might be contacted by physicians or patients about the risk of leflunomide exposure during pregnancy. Before the …

Dentalgram - Vol. 15, No. 02, Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry

Dentalgram

In this issue:

• 41st Annual Alumni Student Convention
• Phonathon results
• International Dentist Program welcomes new classes
• Department news
• Dentalgram Classifieds
• Chinese dental clinic director joins International Dentist Program
• Clinic With a Heart
• Remodeling of the amphitheater completed

How Can Health Serve As A Bridge For Peace? Certi Crisis And Transition Tool Kit, Rosalia Rodriguez-Garcia, James Macinko, F. Xavier Solorzano, Marita Schlesser, George Washington University School Of Public Health And Health Services

Global Health Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Morality And God, John Hare

Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers

Paper presented at the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society at Western Michigan University, January 18,2001 with the title, "Does Morality Need God?"

Successful Pregnancy Outcome After Use Of Antibioticsin The Expectant Management Of Preterm Prematurerupture Of Membranes: A Case Report, V. Phupong, B. Vaivanijkul, P. Samnieyghsanoh, S. Triratanachat

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Interactive First Aid Guidebook, Pen San Lai

Student Works (2000-2009)

'Interactive First Aid Guidebook' is an information-based web sites that will be providing a comprehensive collection of multiple type of first aid situation and solution. The development of these web sites is to increase the awareness of First-Aid knowledge through Internet. Besides that, the development of this interactive-web based web site is to aid and ease the process of learning first aid. From the review of literature have enriched the understanding of Interactivity. 'interactive First aid Guidebook' will be a interactive web site in order to respond dynamically to user control by implementing the computer-aided instruction approach. The Computer-Aided instruction …

Family Medicine In The Foreign Experience, A. Vorayingyong

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Acute Pain Service, P. Sriprachittichai

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Assessment Of Health Examination Outcome Of Healthcheckup Clients At The Preventive Medicine Clinic,King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, V. Lohsoonthorn

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Health Promoting Behavior Among Students Ofupper Secondary Schools In Bangkok, N. Jiraradtanawanna, J. Sriratanaban, O. Viputsiri

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Health Examination: Rationale, Objective And Determinants, V. Lohsoonthorn

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.