scholarly journals Effects of water soluble oncostatic fraction from Rheum officinale Baill. rhizomes on Allium cepa root meristem. III. Morphological changes in cytoplasm

10.5586/4994 ◽  
1976 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 453-458
Author(s):  
A. Dawidowicz-Grzegorzewska
Keyword(s):  
Allium Cepa ◽  
Root Meristem ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Water Soluble

scholarly journals Effects of water soluble oncostatic fraction from Rheum officinale Baill. rhizomes on Allium cepa root meristem. III. Morphological changes in cytoplasm

2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 453-458
Author(s):  
A. Dawidowicz-Grzegorzewska
Keyword(s):  
Allium Cepa ◽  
Metabolic Activity ◽  
Light Microscope ◽  
Root Meristem ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Root Apex ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Prolonged Treatment ◽  
Defence Reaction ◽  
Meristematic Cells

Spiral concentric and linear configurations of membraneous structures were observed in the cytoplasm of fixed meristematic cells from the root apex of <i>Allium cepa</i> under the light microscope. They appeared after incubation in sublethal and lethal conditions in <i>Rheum ofiicinale</i> rhizome extracts. During postincubation these structures disappeared. They were interpreted as ER membranes. On the basis of literature data the physiological significance of these structures is discussed. It would seem that they are an indication of enhanced metabolic activity evoked either exogenously by various injuries as a form of defence reaction of the protoplast or endogenously during cytodifferentiation. Prolonged treatment in ,noxious conditions causes the ER membranes to transform into inactive myelin structures

scholarly journals Effects of water soluble oncostatic fraction from Rheum officinale Baill. rhizomes on Allium cepa root meristem. I. The mitotic activity

2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 429-443
Author(s):  
A. Dawidowicz-Grzegorzewska
Keyword(s):  
Allium Cepa ◽  
Root Meristem ◽  
Soluble Fraction ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Total Water ◽  
Lower Intensity ◽  
Interphase Nuclei ◽  
Meristematic Cells ◽  
Dna And Rna ◽  
Inhibition Of Dna Synthesis

The effects of the oncostatic extracts from <i>Rheum officinale</i> rhizomes on the activity of meristematic cells from <i>Allium cepa</i> roots were investigated. A statistically significant decrease of the IM value was noted as well as of the total number of mitoses during incubation. The disturbances in the course of mitosis and cytokinesis are described and discussed. The kind of disturbances during postincubation points to damage of the S and G2 phases of the interphase nuclei. Cytochemical and autoradiographic studies demonstrated a diminished intensity of staining of DNA and RNA and inhibition of DNA synthesis during incubation, this leading in tum to a lower intensity of protein staining in postincubation. Disturbances in mitosis and cytokinesis after treatment wth 2,6-dihydroxyantraquinone, supposed to be the antimitotically active compound of the extract, are the same as those produced by the total water soluble fraction.

Protection against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity by a carbon monoxide-releasing molecule

2006 ◽  
Vol 290 (4) ◽  
pp. F789-F794 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasin Tayem ◽  
Tony R. Johnson ◽  
Brian E. Mann ◽  
Colin J. Green ◽  
Roberto Motterlini
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Antineoplastic Agent ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Plasma Urea ◽  
Therapeutic Benefits ◽  
Corticomedullary Junction

Nephrotoxicity is one of the main side effects caused by cisplatin (CP), a widely used antineoplastic agent. Here, we examined the effect of a novel water-soluble carbon monoxide-releasing molecule (CORM-3) on CP-mediated cytotoxicity in renal epithelial cells and explored the potential therapeutic benefits of carbon monoxide in CP-induced nephrotoxicity in vivo. Exposure of LLC-PK1 cells to CP (50 μM) caused significant apoptosis as evidenced by caspase-3 activation and an increased number of floating cells. Treatment with CORM-3 (1–50 μM) resulted in a remarkable and concentration-dependent decrease in CP-induced caspase-3 activity and cell detachment. This effect involved activation of the cGMP pathway as 1H-oxadiazole [4, 3-a] quinoxaline-1-ore (ODQ), a guanylate cyclase inhibitor, completely abolished the protection elicited by CORM-3. Using a rat model of CP-induced renal failure, we found that treatment with CP (7.5 mg/kg) caused a significant elevation in plasma urea (6.6-fold) and creatinine (3.1-fold) levels, which was accompanied by severe morphological changes and marked apoptosis in tubules at the corticomedullary junction. A daily administration of CORM-3 (10 mg/kg ip), starting 1 day before CP treatment and continuing for 3 days thereafter, resulted in amelioration of renal function as shown by reduction of urea and creatinine levels to basal values, a decreased number of apoptotic tubular cells, and an improved histological profile. A negative control (iCORM-3) that is incapable of liberating CO failed to prevent renal dysfunction mediated by CP, indicating that CO is directly involved in renoprotection. Our data demonstrate that CORM-3 can be used as an effective therapeutic adjuvant in the treatment of CP-induced nephrotoxicity.

scholarly journals Study of Mitotic Activity and Chromosomal Behaviour in Root Meristem of Allium cepa L. Treated with Magnesium Sulphate

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 83-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prabhakar Bhatta ◽  
S. R. Sakya
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Mitotic Activity ◽  
Allium Cepa ◽  
Biological System ◽  
Magnesium Sulphate ◽  
Root Meristem ◽  
Chromosomal Abnormalities ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Duration Of Treatment ◽  
Chromosomal Behaviour

The mitotic activity and chromosomal behaviour was observed in four different concentrations of magnesium sulphate at four different duration of treatment using Allium cepa as a biological system. Mito-inhibitory effect of the compound was observed in higher concentration. The compound was capable of producing various chromosomal abnormalities indicating the cytostatic and clastogenic properties of magnesium sulphate. Key words: Allium cepa, magnesium sulphate, mitotic index, phase indices.doi: 10.3126/eco.v15i0.1947 ECOPRINT 15: 83-88, 2008

scholarly journals Morphological and Physiological Responses of Seashore Paspalum and Bermudagrass to Waterlogging Stress

2019 ◽  
Vol 144 (5) ◽  
pp. 305-313
Author(s):  
Bo Xiao ◽  
David Jespersen
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Peroxidation ◽  
Root Respiration ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Specific Root Length ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Soluble Carbohydrate ◽  
Seashore Paspalum ◽  
Waterlogging Stress ◽  
Turf Quality

Turfgrasses have varying tolerance to waterlogging conditions. The objective of this study was to identify important root traits and physiological responses to waterlogging stress in seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum) and bermudagrass (Cynodon sp.). After being exposed to waterlogging conditions for 28 days, turf quality, leaf photosynthesis, transpiration rate, stomatal conductance (gS), and root fresh weight were significantly decreased in bermudagrass, and root lipid peroxidation was significantly increased. However, seashore paspalum was found to be more tolerant to waterlogging conditions and changes in turf quality, photosynthesis, or lipid peroxidation were not seen. The waterlogging treatments increased specific root length (SRL), surface area, and volume and decreased root respiration and diameter to a greater extent in seashore paspalum compared with bermudagrass. Under waterlogging conditions, root aerenchyma formation was found in both seashore paspalum and bermudagrass, but to a greater extent in seashore paspalum. Both grasses exhibited significant increases in root water-soluble carbohydrate (WSC) but to a lesser extent in seashore paspalum than in bermudagrass. Shoot WSC remained unchanged in seashore paspalum but was significantly increased in bermudagrass. These results indicate greater root morphological changes such as root volume, SRL, and root porosity, as well as lower root respiration may be important contributors to waterlogging tolerance for seashore paspalum.

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