Long-term results of type I tympanoplasty with perichondrium reinforced cartilage palisade vs temporalis fascia for large perforations:A retrospective study

Objective:To compare the rate of graft uptake and postoperative hearing outcomes of Type I tympanoplasty with perichondrium reinforced cartilage palisade to temporalis fascia for large tympanic membrane(TM)perforations over 5 years follow-up period.Materials and methods:This was a retrospective comparative study involving patients with chronic otitis media with large TM perforations.The patients underwent type I tympanoplasty using either perichondrium reinforced cartilage palisade(CP group)or temporalis fascia(TF group)as the graft via a transmeatal approach and under local anesthesia.Morphological and functional results were recorded at three-and five years follow-up.Demographic profiles including age and sex,surgery side,contralateral disease and graft uptake rate,as well as hearing outcomes,were compared between the two groups.Results:At three years follow-up,graft uptake was 94.87%for perichondrium reinforced cartilage palisade and 80.7%for fascia,respectively,(p¼0.67).At five years follow-up,the uptake rate dropped to 87.17%in the CP group,but to 66.6%in the TF group(p¼0.019).Hearing improved after surgery in both groups,and showed no significant difference between the two groups.Conclusion:Over long-term,perichondrium reinforced palisade showed a statistically significant better outcome regarding graft uptake than temporalis fascia in type Itympanoplasty for large TM perforations with comparable audiometric results.

Palisaded encapsulated neuroma of the upper lip

Palisaded encapsulated neuroma (PEN;solitary circumscribed neuroma) is a benign and hyperplastic lesion consisting of Schwann cells. PEN of the lower lip was reported by Tomich and Moll [1] 35 years ago. However, the accumulation of the information about PEN which occurred in the oral mucosa was not enough. This article describes a case of a PEN on the upper lip of a 41-year-old woman. The lesion with 0.7 cm diameter was performed excisional biopsy. Histologically, the tumor was almost circumscribed by thin fibrous capsule, and consisted of diffusely and dense proliferation of the spindle shape cells arranged in interlacing fascicles. Focal suggestions of nuclear pal-isaded growth were indicated within the tumor. Immunohistochemicallly, the fascicles of tumor cells were positive for S-100 protein, and vimentin and negative for α-actin and GFAP. A few numbers of axons were demonstrated by anti-neurofilament antibody in this lesion. Therefore, the definitive diagnosis was PEN.

Growth,leaf anatomy,and photosynthesis of cotton(Gossypium hirsutum L.)seedlings in response to four light-emitting diodes and high pressure sodium lamp

Background Light is a critical factor in plant growth and development,particularly in controlled environments.Light-emitting diodes(LEDs)have become a reliable alternative to conventional high pressure sodium(HSP)lamps because they are more efficient and versatile in light sources.In contrast to well-known specialized LED light spectra for vegetables,the appropriate LED lights for crops such as cotton remain unknown.Results In this growth chamber study,we selected and compared four LED lights with varying percentages(26.44%–68.68%)of red light(R,600–700 nm),combined with other lights,for their effects on growth,leaf anatomy,and photosynthesis of cotton seedlings,using HSP lamp as a control.The total photosynthetic photon flux density(PPFD)was(215±2)μmol·m-2·s-1 for all LEDs and HSP lamp.The results showed significant differences in all tested parameters among lights,and the percentage of far red(FR,701–780 nm)within the range of 3.03%–11.86%was positively correlated with plant growth(characterized by leaf number and area,plant height,stem diameter,and total biomass),palisade layer thickness,photosynthesis rate(Pn),and stomatal conductance(Gs).The ratio of R/FR(4.445–11.497)negatively influenced the growth of cotton seedlings,and blue light(B)suppressed stem elongation but increased palisade cell length,chlorophyll content,and Pn.Conclusion The LED 2 was superior to other LED lights and HSP lamp.It had the highest ratio of FR within the total PPFD(11.86%)and the lowest ratio of R/FR(4.445).LED 2 may therefore be used to replace HPS lamp under controlled environments for the study of cotton at the seedling stage.

Intranodal palisaded myofibroblastoma and differential diagnosis: a case report

Intranodal palisaded myofibroblastoma （IPM）, a benign, rare primary mesenchymal neoplasm, located in the inguinal lymph nodes, was described as “ palisaded myofibroblastoma” by Weiss et al, and “intranodal hemorrhagic spindlecell tumor with amianthoid fibers” by Suster and Rosai. Similar neoplasms have been previously reported as intranodal schwannoma. The age of the patients ranged between 19-70 years, and more men are affected than women.

Comparisons of microstructure and elemental composition of eggshells among wild plover populations

Reproduction investment is a prominent trade-off in life-history theory and is subject to strong selection pressure.The avian eggshell,as a crucial barrier between the bird embryo and the surrounding environment,undergoes optimization under different environmental selection regimes to ensure the successful development of embryos,which can be linked to local adaptation.Therefore,understanding the variation in eggshell microstructure and composition in wild bird populations living in contrasting ambient environments is of great significance.In this study,we utilized electron microscope ultrastructure measurement and elemental analyses to measure and compare the microstructure and element composition of eggshells from three wild plover populations(Charadrius alexandrinus and C.dealbatus)residing in heterogeneous habitats across varied climatic zones.These populations include the high-altitude Qinghai Lake population,the temperate coastal Tangshan population,and the tropical coastal Zhanjiang population.Our findings revealed that the palisade layer was thinner in the Qinghai Lake population compared to its lowland populations.This difference might be attributed to hypoxia which facilitates the hatching process by allowing chicks to easily break through their shells.Additionally,the variations in the elemental composition of the eggshells among populations well reflected the distribution of element content in different geographical regions.The Qinghai Lake population displayed low zinc and low manganese levels but high calcium levels,while the Zhanjiang population exhibited high zinc,high iron,high manganese,and high phosphorus levels.Furthermore,these variations in elemental composition could also account for the observed microstructural differences among populations.Collectively,we propose that the dissimilarities in eggshell microstructure and elemental composition among populations could be attributed to adaptations to different environmental conditions.Our findings lay the groundwork for future research to explore the mechanisms behind the variations in eggshell characteristics among wild bird populations,and contribute to a broader understanding of biodiversity mechanisms.

A Comparative Study on the Microstructure of the Leaves of Different Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim.Cultivars

Through scanning electron microscope and optical microscope, a compara- tive study on morphological features and anatomical characters of the leaves of some pear cultivars （strains） was carried out. The results showed that the size and shapes of leaf epidermal cells were different, stomatal apparatuses were distributed in the hypodermis, the shapes of stornas were mainly oval, and these of ＇Jinxiang- shui＇ were long oval; the stomatal type was irregular, the cultivar with the maximum density of leaf stomas was ＇Jinxiangshui＇, and the minimum was ＇Aishanli＇. The thickness of palisade tissues and spongy tissues of different pear cultivars （strains） was different, the maximum thickness of palisade tissues of ＇Aishanli＇ was 105.5 iJm, and the maximum thickness of spongy tissues of ＇Jinxiangshui＇ was 98.4 IJm. The ratios of palisade tissues to spongy tissues from high to low were ＇Qiuyueli＇, ＇Zaoxiangshui＇, ＇Aishanli＇, ＇Hongjinqiu＇ and ＇8404＇. The differences on these mi- cromorphological characters among different pear cultivars （strains） had important significance to the identification of the cultivars and the early choice of breeding.

Pharmacognostic studies of stem,roots and leaves of Malva parviflora L.

Objective:To establish quality control parameters of a locally occurring medicinal plant,Malva parviflora which is utilized as folk medicine in Sialkot area in Pakistan.Methods:In pharmacognostic studies different types of evaluations were carried out that focus on microscopic,macroscopic,fluorescence analysis and organoleptic evaluations.Results:The distinguishing characters of stem were the presence of parenchyma,cork cells,irregular shape calcium oxalate crystals,simple and compound starch granules and fusiform fibers with pits.Root microscopic characters were presence of simple and spherical starch granules with rounded or slit hilum,groups of lignified xylem fibers,reticulate vessek,and sieve tissues.Leaves microscopy indicated the presence of paracytic stomata,lignified fibers having pits,spiral and annular vessels,numerous sclereids while in fruit microscopy epicarp,thin walled cells endocarp,thin walled parenchyma and collenchyma of mesocarp and abundant thick walled endospermic cells containing aleurone grains and micro rosette crystals.Macroscopic study of leaves showed,5-7 lobed reniform-shape,glabrous-surface,reticulate-venation in the leaves.Macroscopic features of roots showed type of root-taproot,surface-glabrous and stem was 1-10dm tall simple to branched and may be prostrate or ascending.Similarly fruit was of schizocarp type.Conclusions:This study provides the scientific data for the proper identification and establishment of standards for the use of Malva parviflora.

Effect of increasing densities of Urochloa brizantha cv. Marandu on Eucalyptus urograndis initial development in silvopastoral system

In silvopasture system, the coexistence of eucalyptus seedlings with other species may result in growth reduction, especially during eucalyptus early development.Therefore, studies elucidating how forage species affect the eucalyptus growth can provide important information for their rational management aiming to obtain the maximum gain of the system. The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of increasing densities of Urochloa brizantha cv.Marandu in the early development of Eucalyptus urograndis. An experiment was conducted in 20 L pots, in an open and semi-controlled area, during 90 days after planting of eucalyptus. A completely randomized design with four replications was used, in a 6 9 7 factorial system, meaning six evaluation periods and seven densities of U. brizantha: 0(control), 22, 33, 44, 67, 89 and111 plants m^(-2). Fortnightly, eucalyptus height, stem diameter and chlorophyll fluorescence(Fv/Fm) were evaluated. At the end of experimental period, the net assimilation rate, stomatal conductance and transpiration rate of eucalyptus plants were determined, in addition to the dry matter of eucalyptus(leaves and stem) and U. brizantha (leaves). In coexistence with 111 plants m^(-2), eucalyptus had reduction of 63.9% on total dry matter and 72.7% on leaf area, compared to the control. From the density of22 plants m^(-2), U. brizantha negatively interfere significantly the growth of E. urograndis. Up to 8 plants m^(-2) there are no reductions greater than 5% in eucalyptus height and stem diameter.

The Translational Apparatus of Plastids and Its Role in Plant Development

Chloroplasts （plastids） possess a genome and their own machinery to express it. Translation in plastids occurs on bacterial-type 70S ribosomes utilizing a set of tRNAs that is entirely encoded in the plastid genome. In recent years, the components of the chloroplast translational apparatus have been intensely studied by proteomic approaches and by reverse genetics in the model systems tobacco （plastid-encoded components） and Arabidopsis （nucleus-encoded components）. This work has provided important new insights into the structure, function, and biogenesis of chloroplast ribosomes, and also has shed fresh light on the molecular mechanisms of the translation process in plastids. In addition, mutants affected in plastid translation have yielded strong genetic evidence for chloroplast genes and gene products influencing plant develop- ment at various levels, presumably via retrograde signaling pathway（s）. In this review, we describe recent progress with the functional analysis of components of the chloroplast translational machinery and discuss the currently available evidence that supports a significant impact of plastid translational activity on plant anatomy and morphology.