Chromosomal alterations and DNA content in rats during ageing

Genome ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 389-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarmistha Sen ◽  
Geeta Talukder ◽  
Archana Sharma

Chromosome analysis of bone marrow cells from 96 sex-matched Rattus norvegicus of 12 different age groups showed a significant increase in hypodiploid cells with ageing. However, in meiotic preparations from gonadal cells of male rats the frequency of hypodiploid or hyperdiploid cells did not change significantly. In situ DNA estimation of bone marrow nuclei, following Feulgen cytophotometry, also did not show any significant difference with gradual age changes.Key words: senescence, DNA content, age-related changes.


Blood ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 114 (22) ◽  
pp. 4832-4832
Author(s):  
Qi He ◽  
Xiao Li ◽  
Zheng Zhang ◽  
Qingqiao Zhang ◽  
Feng Xu ◽  
...  

Abstract Abstract 4832 To explore the expression level of insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-IR) in malignant clone cells of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Method Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and immunochemistry (APAAP, alkaline phosphatase anti-alkaline phosphatase) were used together to detect the expression of IGF-IR in the bone marrow cells of 26 MDS patients with known abnormal karyotypes. Result The average IGF-IR expression level on the surface of clone cells from the 26 MDS cases was markedly elevated compared to the corresponding level in normal cells (78.2±13.7% vs 14.1±14.0%,P <0.0001). The percentages of malignant clone cells in all 26 MDS cases were significantly correlated with the respective percentages of IGF-IR positive nucleated cells (r = 0.909; P <0.0001). No significant difference in the IGF-IR expression level on the clone cells were observed either between high- and low-risk MDS patients or among MDS patients with different abnormal karyotypes. Conclusion IGF-IR might be taken as a marker of clone cells in MDS because of its propensity to cause malignant proliferation. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.



Author(s):  
A. E. Chernikova ◽  
Yu. P. Potekhina

Introduction. An osteopathic examination determines the rate, the amplitude and the strength of the main rhythms (cardiac, respiratory and cranial). However, there are relatively few studies in the available literature dedicated to the influence of osteopathic correction (OC) on the characteristics of these rhythms.Goal of research — to study the influence of OC on the rate characteristics of various rhythms of the human body.Materials and methods. 88 adult osteopathic patients aged from 18 to 81 years were examined, among them 30 men and 58 women. All patients received general osteopathic examination. The rate of the cranial rhythm (RCR), respiratory rate (RR) heart rate (HR), the mobility of the nervous processes (MNP) and the connective tissue mobility (CTM) were assessed before and after the OC session.Results. Since age varied greatly in the examined group, a correlation analysis of age-related changes of the assessed rhythms was carried out. Only the CTM correlated with age (r=–0,28; p<0,05) in a statistically significant way. The rank dispersion analysis of Kruskal–Wallis also showed statistically significant difference in this indicator in different age groups (p=0,043). With the increase of years, the CTM decreases gradually. After the OC, the CTM, increased in a statistically significant way (p<0,0001). The RCR varied from 5 to 12 cycles/min in the examined group, which corresponded to the norm. After the OC, the RCR has increased in a statistically significant way (p<0,0001), the MNP has also increased (p<0,0001). The initial heart rate in the subjects varied from 56 to 94 beats/min, and in 15 % it exceeded the norm. After the OC the heart rate corresponded to the norm in all patients. The heart rate and the respiratory rate significantly decreased after the OC (р<0,0001).Conclusion. The described biorhythm changes after the OC session may be indicative of the improvement of the nervous regulation, of the normalization of the autonomic balance, of the improvement of the biomechanical properties of body tissues and of the increase of their mobility. The assessed parameters can be measured quickly without any additional equipment and can be used in order to study the results of the OC.



2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (7) ◽  
pp. 467-471 ◽  
Author(s):  
BN Mojidra ◽  
K. Archana ◽  
AK Gautam ◽  
Y. Verma ◽  
BC Lakkad ◽  
...  

Pan masala is commonly consumed in south-east Asian and other oriental countries as an alternate of tobacco chewing and smoking. Genotoxic potential of pan masala (pan masala plain and pan masala with tobacco known as gutkha) was evaluated employing chromosome aberration (CA) and micronucleus (MN) assay in vivo. Animals were exposed to three different doses (0.5%, 1.5% and 3%) of pan masala plain (PMP) and gutkha (PMT) through feed for a period of 6 months and micronucleus and chromosomal aberrations were studied in the bone marrow cells. Induction of mean micronuclei in polychromatic erythrocytes (MNPCE) and normochromatic erythrocyte (MNNCE) was higher in both types of pan masala treated groups with respect to control group. Both pan masala plain and gutkha treatment significantly induced the frequency of MNPCE and MNNCE in the bone marrow cells, indicating the genotoxic potential. Furthermore, slight decline in the ratio of polychromatic erythrocytes to normochromatic erythrocytes was also noticed, suggesting the cytotoxic potential even though the ratio was statistically non significant. A dose-dependent, significant increase in chromosome aberration was observed in both types of pan masala treated mice with respect to control. However, no significant difference in micronucleus and chromosomal aberration induction was noticed between two types of pan masala exposed (PMP and PMT) groups. Results suggest that both types of pan masala, i.e. plain and gutkha, have genotoxic potential.



2009 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agapi Parcharidou ◽  
Azra Raza ◽  
Theofanis Economopoulos ◽  
Efstathios Papageorgiou ◽  
Dimitra Anagnostou ◽  
...  


1989 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Sharp ◽  
D. Zipori ◽  
J. Toledo ◽  
S. Tal ◽  
P. Resnitzky ◽  
...  


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Vijit Deepani ◽  
A.K Kapoor ◽  
Monika Saini

Background: Handwriting is a uniquely human trait which progresses and evolves during lifetime and declines with age. The aim of the present paper is to assess variation in handwriting features with age among female writers of select population groups of Delhi, India (for roman script). Method: A total of 405 handwritten samples were obtained from female (n=405) writers in the age range of 14-60 years. Writers were stratified into three age groups (≤ 18 years, 19-38 years and ≥39 years) in accordance to population group. Macro- and micro-features of handwriting were extracted from the scanned handwritten samples. These features were subjected to statistical analysis in the objective driven research. Result: The mean difference among age groups for pen pressure, height of handwriting and handwriting connectivity was statistically significant (p < 0.001). Significant difference was also observed among age groups for all micro-features of handwriting selected in the present study, namely, nature of ‘i’ – dot (p < 0.001), nature of lower loop of ‘g’ (p < 0.01); nature of‘d’- stem (p < 0.01), nature of ‘m’-hump (p < 0.05) and ‘r’- shape (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The present study showed that there was a significant variation in both macro- and micro- features of handwriting with respect to age of the writer. Pen pressure, height of handwriting and handwriting connectivity were prominent macro-features that addressed age related variation in handwriting. In addition, significant variation was observed among age groups for all micro-features of handwriting selected in the present study. The present study has immense forensic significance as it can assist to analyze age of the writer on the basis of handwriting characteristics.



2019 ◽  
Vol 98 (8) ◽  
pp. 827-832
Author(s):  
Olga S. Aminova ◽  
N. N. Tyatenkova ◽  
Yu. E. Uvarova ◽  
S. V. Yakovlev

Introduction. Health - is a complex and at the same integral multivariable dynamic state, developing in the process of realization of the genetic potential in a particular social and ecological environment, which permits a person to carry out its biological and social functions. Material and methods Health indices deteriorate with age. In this situation, special attention should be paid to older age groups. However, recent studies prefer to investigate young people. Data about health status of different age groups is not well investigated. Survey of 415 women aged 20 to 59 years residing on Yaroslavl region has been performed. Evaluation of age-related changes in health indices included questionnaire, morphological and functional examination, definition of physical development and adaptative potential according to the calculated indices and reference values. Results. The study examined the dynamics of health indices and established a statistically significant difference in the gain in body weight, blood pressure, total blood cholesterol, decreased lung capacity relative to body mass and adaptive capacity of the cardiovascular system with the age. Analysis of the incidence showed that chronic diseases incidence has increased from 56% in the 20-29 years group to 88% among 50-59 years old persons. Diseases of cardiovascular and musculoskeletal system (48-49%) become predominant pathology with age. Evaluation of lifestyle shows that poor physical activity and sleep disorders were registered in 77% and 32% respectively regardless of age. Eating disorders were registered in 41% patients aged of 20-29 years. Ratio tobacco users decreased from 23% to 10% with age, while the number of cigarettes smoked per day was increased. Сonclusion. The study established the negative dynamics of health indices to be typical for women aged 20-59 years, while the rate of deterioration exceeds the average one in the Russian population. Self-preservation behavior is not predominant in all age groups, it is typical only for 3% of young women and 11-15% of other groups.



2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (11) ◽  
pp. 2723-2728 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luiz Felipe Ambra ◽  
Laura de Girolamo ◽  
Andreas H. Gomoll

Background: Current clinical practice calls for pulse lavage of fresh osteochondral allografts (OCAs) to reduce immunogenicity; however, there is limited evidence of its effectiveness in reducing allogenic bone marrow elements. Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of pulse lavage in removing marrow elements from trabecular bone in fresh OCA transplantation. Study Design: Controlled laboratory study. Methods: The authors evaluated 48 fresh OCA plugs with 4 different common sizes (14- and 24-mm diameter, 6- and 10-mm thickness). Within each size group, half of the samples underwent pulse lavage (n = 6) with saline solution and half were left untreated (no lavage; control group, n = 6). For each treatment and size group, 3 samples were analyzed for DNA content as an indicator of the number of residual nucleated cells; the other 3 samples were histologically analyzed to assess the presence and distribution of cells within subchondral bone pores in 3 specific locations within the plug: peripheral, intermediate, and core. Results: Osteochondral plugs treated with pulse lavage did not show a significant decrease in DNA content in comparison with untreated plugs. Overall, histological analysis did not show a significant difference between the treated and untreated groups ( P = .23). Subgroup analysis by size demonstrated decreased marrow content in treated versus untreated groups in the thinner plug sizes (14 × 6 mm and 24 × 6 mm). Histological evaluation by zone demonstrated a significant difference between groups only in the peripheral zone ( P = .04). Conclusion: Pulse lavage has limited effectiveness in removing marrow elements, in particular in plugs that are larger in diameter and, more importantly, in thickness. Better techniques for subchondral bone treatment are required for more thorough removal of potentially immunogenic marrow elements. Clinical Relevance: OCA transplantation has become an established treatment modality. Unfortunately, OCA is not without limitations, chiefly its mode of failure through inadequate integration of the allograft subchondral bone with subsequent collapse. In an effort to improve integration, current clinical practice calls for pulse lavage to remove allogenic bone marrow from the subchondral bone in hopes of decreasing the immunogenicity of the graft and facilitating revascularization.



1996 ◽  
Vol 183 (6) ◽  
pp. 2581-2591 ◽  
Author(s):  
E Romas ◽  
N Udagawa ◽  
H Zhou ◽  
T Tamura ◽  
M Saito ◽  
...  

Interleukin (IL)-11 is a multifunctional cytokine whose role in osteoclast development has not been fully elucidated. We examined IL-11 production by primary osteoblasts and the effects of rat monoclonal anti-mouse glycoprotein 130 (gp130) antibody on osteoclast formation, using a coculture of mouse osteoblasts and bone marrow cells. IL-1, TNF alpha, PGE2, parathyroid hormone (PTH) and 1 alpha,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1 alpha,25(OH)2D3) similarly induced production of IL-11 by osteoblasts, but IL-6, IL-4, and TGF beta did not. Primary osteoblasts constitutively expressed mRNAs for both IL-11 receptor (IL-11R alpha) and gp130. Osteotropic factors did not modulate IL-11R alpha mRNA at 24 h, but steady-state gp130 mRNA expression in osteoblasts was upregulated by 1 alpha,25(OH)2D3, PTH, or IL-1. In cocultures, the formation of multinucleated osteoclast-like cells (OCLs) in response to IL-11, or IL-6 together with its soluble IL-6 receptor was dose-dependently inhibited by rat monoclonal anti-mouse gp130 antibody. Furthermore, adding anti-gp130 antibody abolished OCL formation induced by IL-1, and partially inhibited OCL formation induced by PGE2, PTH, or 1 alpha,25(OH)2D3. During osteoclast formation in marrow cultures, a sequential relationship existed between the expression of calcitonin receptor mRNA and IL-11R alpha mRNA. Osteoblasts as well as OCLs expressed transcripts for IL-11R alpha, as indicated by RT-PCR analysis and in situ hybridization. These results suggest a central role of gp130-coupled cytokines, especially IL-11, in osteoclast development. Since osteoblasts and mature osteoclasts expressed IL-11R alpha mRNA, both bone-forming and bone-resorbing cells are potential targets of IL-11.



Blood ◽  
1972 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arne Boyum ◽  
Werner Boecker ◽  
Arland L. Carsten ◽  
Eugene P. Cronkite

Abstract Diffusion chambers containing normal, human bone marrow cells were implanted in the abdominal cavity of normal and irradiated mice. Granulocytic cells and macrophages proliferated in the chambers. The number of cells in the granulocytic series recovered from the chambers dropped to 60% after 1 day; during the next 7 days it varied between 40% and 60% of the inoculated number of granulocytes, with no difference between irradiated and non-irradiated animals. From day 9 the yield of cells in granulocytic series increased in chambers from irradiated animals, and a higher percentage of cells were in the proliferating pool of the granulocytic series. Simultaneously, the cell yield in chambers from normal animals dropped markedly and consisted mostly of mature granulocytes. In both groups the percentage of eosinophilic cells increased significantly during the last part of the culture period. The enhanced growth in the irradiated mice suggests an increased self-renewal of granulocytic stem cells, leading to a larger yield of differentiated granulocytic cells later in the culture period. A shortened generation time and/or increased cloning efficiency of stem cells may also contribute to the enhanced granulocyte production. The suppression of the immune reactivity by irradiation of the host animals may allow better proliferation by delaying production of cytotoxic antibodies against the xenogenic human cells. The number of macrophages increased gradually, and there was no significant difference between irradiated and nonirradiated animals. The lymphocyte number decreased after implantation and varied between 30% and 50% of the inoculated number. From day 11, the lymphocyte number dropped more in normal animals than in irradiated animals.



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