AIM: CMU-1 is a new preservation solution with a low potassium concentration as well as low viscosity that is highly effective in reducing preservation injury. The purpose of this experiment is to compare the protecti...AIM: CMU-1 is a new preservation solution with a low potassium concentration as well as low viscosity that is highly effective in reducing preservation injury. The purpose of this experiment is to compare the protective effect of CMU-1 solution with that of UW during cold preservation and normothermic reperfusion. METHODS: Wistar rats were divided into two groups according to different preservation solution: CMU-1 group and UW group. After 6, 12 and 24 h cold storage of rat liver in different preservation solutions, the isolated perfused rat liver model was applied to reperfuse the liver for 120 min normothermically (37 癈) with Krebs-Henseleit solution, meanwhile the pH value of the preservation solution was measured. The perfusate was sampled for the evaluation of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). At the end of the reperfusion, all of the bile product was collected, energy metabolic substrate and histological examination were performed. RESULTS: After preserving for 6 h, pH value of both groups did not change; after 12 h, both decreased but with no significant difference. After 24 h, pH value in UW solution group significantly decreased. The total adenine nucleotides level and AEC in liver tissue decreased with preservation time, but they were higher in CMU-1 group. And the amount of bile product after perfusion for 120 min in CMU-1 group was much more than that in UW group. However, there were no significant differences in ALT and LDH levels between two groups. Histology showed no difference. CONCLUSION: The preservation effect of CMU-1 solution is similar with that of UW solution. However, CMU-1 solution shows some advantages over UW solution in energy metabolism, preventing intracellular acidosis and bile product.展开更多
Different tests were carried out to assess the efficiency of replacing plant protection products used at the main application points in citrus fruit packinghouses with natural treatments. The efficiency of an aqueous ...Different tests were carried out to assess the efficiency of replacing plant protection products used at the main application points in citrus fruit packinghouses with natural treatments. The efficiency of an aqueous treatment containing potassium sorbate was found to significantly reduce decaying in Marisol mandarins previously inoculated with Penicillium digitatum and Penicillium italicum. The same food preservative was used in conjunction with a fruit detergent and was applied on Washington Navel oranges and the reduction in the appearance of decaying was similar to that obtained using Guazatine. Finally, two different essential oils were tested. One was combined with a coating and the KS, whilst the other was applied as a fumigant. In the case of wax treatments, it was found that the combination of essential oil or KS with Imazalil at half the dose (0.1%) was equivalent to treatment with a higher dose of Imazalil (0.2%) thus making it possible to reduce the dose of plant protection products used without reducing decay control effectiveness. The treatment with a fumigant with essential oil has a level of efficiency similar to Imazalil against PI. These treatments can be considered a viable alternative to the use of plant protection products.展开更多
Objective: To evaluate penetration capacity of human sperm preserved in electrolyte-free (EF) solution at 4 ℃.Methods: The motility, acrosomal status penetration rate and fertility index of human sperm were assessed ...Objective: To evaluate penetration capacity of human sperm preserved in electrolyte-free (EF) solution at 4 ℃.Methods: The motility, acrosomal status penetration rate and fertility index of human sperm were assessed before and after cold-preservation in EF solution, respectively.Results: The motility of human sperm cold-preserved in EF solution for 1 week was significantly higher than that of human sperm cold-preserved in modified human tubal fluid (mHTF) (43.4%±7.9% vs 9.5%±2.5%, P<0.01 ).Although acrosomal status of human sperm cold-preserved in the EF solution before reinitiation was not different from those of the fresh sperm (capacitated sperm: 7.6%±1.8% vs 6.4±1.8%; acrosome-reacted sperm: 3.0%±1.7% vs 2.4±1.1%, P>0.05), the percentage of capacitated and acrosome-reacted sperm in the EF solution significantly increased after reinitiation (capacitated sperm: 16.0%±2.3% vs 7.6±1.8%, acrosome-reacted sperm: 9.4%±2.1% vs 3.0%±1.7%, P<0.01).The penetration rate and fertility index of cool-preserved human sperm in the EF solution were comparable with those of fresh sperm (48.1% vs 50.9%; 1.38±0.16 vs 1.29±0.13, respectively, P>0.05).Conclusion: Cold-preservation did not induce capacitation and acrosome reaction of human sperm in the EF solution, but human sperm cold-preserved in the EF solution for 1 week possesses as much penetration capacity as fresh sperm.展开更多
文摘AIM: CMU-1 is a new preservation solution with a low potassium concentration as well as low viscosity that is highly effective in reducing preservation injury. The purpose of this experiment is to compare the protective effect of CMU-1 solution with that of UW during cold preservation and normothermic reperfusion. METHODS: Wistar rats were divided into two groups according to different preservation solution: CMU-1 group and UW group. After 6, 12 and 24 h cold storage of rat liver in different preservation solutions, the isolated perfused rat liver model was applied to reperfuse the liver for 120 min normothermically (37 癈) with Krebs-Henseleit solution, meanwhile the pH value of the preservation solution was measured. The perfusate was sampled for the evaluation of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). At the end of the reperfusion, all of the bile product was collected, energy metabolic substrate and histological examination were performed. RESULTS: After preserving for 6 h, pH value of both groups did not change; after 12 h, both decreased but with no significant difference. After 24 h, pH value in UW solution group significantly decreased. The total adenine nucleotides level and AEC in liver tissue decreased with preservation time, but they were higher in CMU-1 group. And the amount of bile product after perfusion for 120 min in CMU-1 group was much more than that in UW group. However, there were no significant differences in ALT and LDH levels between two groups. Histology showed no difference. CONCLUSION: The preservation effect of CMU-1 solution is similar with that of UW solution. However, CMU-1 solution shows some advantages over UW solution in energy metabolism, preventing intracellular acidosis and bile product.
文摘Different tests were carried out to assess the efficiency of replacing plant protection products used at the main application points in citrus fruit packinghouses with natural treatments. The efficiency of an aqueous treatment containing potassium sorbate was found to significantly reduce decaying in Marisol mandarins previously inoculated with Penicillium digitatum and Penicillium italicum. The same food preservative was used in conjunction with a fruit detergent and was applied on Washington Navel oranges and the reduction in the appearance of decaying was similar to that obtained using Guazatine. Finally, two different essential oils were tested. One was combined with a coating and the KS, whilst the other was applied as a fumigant. In the case of wax treatments, it was found that the combination of essential oil or KS with Imazalil at half the dose (0.1%) was equivalent to treatment with a higher dose of Imazalil (0.2%) thus making it possible to reduce the dose of plant protection products used without reducing decay control effectiveness. The treatment with a fumigant with essential oil has a level of efficiency similar to Imazalil against PI. These treatments can be considered a viable alternative to the use of plant protection products.
文摘Objective: To evaluate penetration capacity of human sperm preserved in electrolyte-free (EF) solution at 4 ℃.Methods: The motility, acrosomal status penetration rate and fertility index of human sperm were assessed before and after cold-preservation in EF solution, respectively.Results: The motility of human sperm cold-preserved in EF solution for 1 week was significantly higher than that of human sperm cold-preserved in modified human tubal fluid (mHTF) (43.4%±7.9% vs 9.5%±2.5%, P<0.01 ).Although acrosomal status of human sperm cold-preserved in the EF solution before reinitiation was not different from those of the fresh sperm (capacitated sperm: 7.6%±1.8% vs 6.4±1.8%; acrosome-reacted sperm: 3.0%±1.7% vs 2.4±1.1%, P>0.05), the percentage of capacitated and acrosome-reacted sperm in the EF solution significantly increased after reinitiation (capacitated sperm: 16.0%±2.3% vs 7.6±1.8%, acrosome-reacted sperm: 9.4%±2.1% vs 3.0%±1.7%, P<0.01).The penetration rate and fertility index of cool-preserved human sperm in the EF solution were comparable with those of fresh sperm (48.1% vs 50.9%; 1.38±0.16 vs 1.29±0.13, respectively, P>0.05).Conclusion: Cold-preservation did not induce capacitation and acrosome reaction of human sperm in the EF solution, but human sperm cold-preserved in the EF solution for 1 week possesses as much penetration capacity as fresh sperm.