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  • 1
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    Electronic Resource
    Oxford, UK : Blackwell Publishing Ltd
    International journal of immunogenetics 21 (1994), S. 0 
    ISSN: 1744-313X
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Alloantisera related to the bovine major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class-II specificity Dw3 were investigated by cross-absorption experiments and by application of the monoclonal antibody-specific immobilization of lymphocyte antigen assay (MAILA). The absorption study revealed antibodies specific for an antigenic determinant shared by all Ds03 (Dw3)-positive animals, and several other antibody populations recognizing the locally defined specificites Ds10, Ds11 and Ds15, that are closely associated with Ds03. The results of the MAILA-assay indicate that the Ds03 specificity is probably encoded by DQ, whereas specificities Ds10 and Ds11 are more closely associated with DR molecules. The data presented here provide the first evidence that bovine DR and DQ specificities can be identified separately by serological methods using alloimmune antisera.
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  • 2
    ISSN: 1432-0568
    Keywords: Key words Parasympathetic ; Sympathetic ; Pupillary light reflex ; Lid closure reflex ; Phaseolus vulgaris leucoagglutinin ; Interstitial nucleus of Cajal ; Nucleus of the posterior commissure ; Nucleus of Darkschewitsch ; Periaqueductal gray
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract  The pupillary light reflex (PLR) is under the control of retinal ganglion cells projecting to the olivary pretectal nucleus (OPN). The OPN has a major projection to the Edinger-Westphal (EW) nucleus, which exerts its parasympathetic action on the iris musculature via the ciliary ganglion. The accessory oculomotor nuclei (AON) and the periaqueductal gray (PAG) receive input from the OPN and influence the PLR. The present study in rats aimed to elucidate the possible projections from the AON and PAG to the EW nucleus. The anterograde tracer Phaseolus vulgaris leucoagglutinin (PHA-L) was iontophoretically injected into the interstitial nucleus of Cajal (INC), the nucleus of the posterior commissure (NPC), the nucleus of Darkschewitsch (ND) and the rostral part of the PAG. The projections were studied at the light and electron microscopic level. The INC, NPC and ND have small projections to the EW nucleus, whereas the rostral part of the PAG densely projects to the EW nucleus. Without exception INC, NPC, ND and PAG varicosities are presynaptic to dendritic profiles in the EW nucleus and contain electron dense mitochondria, round vesicles and make asymmetric synaptic contacts. In addition the ND and PAG project to the thoracic level of the spinal cord. The fibres are presynaptic to dendritic profiles and contain electron dense mitochondria, round vesicles and make asymmetric synaptic contacts. The present observations allow the conclusion that the parasympathetic preganglionic neurons in the EW nucleus are not only controlled by the OPN-EW pathway but also by indirect pathways running via the AON and PAG. Moreover light-sensitive information is also transferred via an OPN-PAG-spinal cord pathway to the sympathetic superior cervical ganglion (SCG) that innervates the iris, suggesting that the PAG may have an integrative function in the sympathetic and parasympathetic control of the PLR.
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  • 3
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    Electronic Resource
    Springer
    Experimental brain research 114 (1997), S. 51-62 
    ISSN: 1432-1106
    Keywords: Key words Pupillary light reflex ; Pretectum ; Anterograde and retrograde tracing ; GABA immunohistochemistry ; Rat
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract  The olivary pretectal nucleus is a primary visual centre, involved in the pupillary light reflex. In the present study an ultrastructural analysis was made of the olivary pretectal nucleus by means of separate, anterograde and retrograde tracing techniques and immunohistochemistry of gamma-aminobutyric acid. Large-projection neurons and two types of gamma-aminobutyric acid-immunoreactive (GABA-ir) neurons are observed in the olivary pretectal nucleus. The primary dendrites of the projection neurons have a dichotomous appearance, the secondary dendrites a multipolar appearance. At the ultrastructural level the projection neurons have well-developed Golgi fields, abundant rough endoplasmic reticulum and the nucleus is always heavily indented. Numerous small GABA-ir neurons and a few medium-sized GABA-ir neurons are found. The small GABA-ir neurons contain a few stacks of rough endoplasmic reticulum and the nucleus is oval-shaped. The medium-sized GABA-ir neurons have well-developed Golgi fields, a moderate number of rough endoplasmic reticulum stacks and an indented nucleus. GABA-positive dendritic profiles containing vesicles also are observed. In the neuropil of the olivary pretectal nucleus, retinal terminals are found that contain round clear vesicles and electron-lucent mitochondria. They make asymmetric synaptic contacts (Gray type I) with dendritic profiles and with profiles containing vesicles. Terminals originating from the contralateral olivary pretectal nucleus exhibit small, round clear vesicles, electron-dense mitochondria and make asymmetric synaptic contacts (Gray type I) mainly with dendritic profiles. Two types of GABA-ir terminals were found. One type is incorporated in glomerulus-like arrangements, whereas the other type is not. GABA-ir terminals contain pleomorphic vesicles, electron-dense mitochondria and make symmetric synaptic contacts (Gray type II). Retinal terminals, terminals originating from the contralateral olivary pretectal nucleus and GABA-ir terminals are organized in glomerulus-like structures, in which dendrites of the large projection neurons form the central elements. Triadic arrangements are observed in these structures; a retinal terminal contacts a dendrite and a GABA-ir terminal and the GABA-ir terminal also contacts the dendrite. The complexity of the synaptic organization and the abundancy of inhibitory elements in the olivary pretectal nucleus suggest that the olivary pretectal nucleus is strongly involved in processing visual information in the pupillary light reflex arc.
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  • 4
    ISSN: 1871-4528
    Keywords: Solanum tuberosum L. ; damage ; bruising ; blackspot ; handling ; velocity change
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
    Notes: Summary Potatoes are exposed to mechanical forces which can lead to subcutaneous tissue discoloration resulting in losses. We investigated the number and intensity of impacts in different phases of representative Dutch ware potato handling chains using an instrumented sphere (IS). Other questions we asked were, to which drop height onto a defined surface do measured impacts correspond, and what is the relation between the number of impacts and damage? Close relationships between peak acceleration and velocity change for different drop heights were found for various cushioning materials, thus allowing interpretation of impact measurements in terms of drops. The IS recorded c. 340 impacts exceeding 30g. The contribution to the total number of impacts was 11% for Harvest, 0% for Storage, 10% for Transport and 79% for Packaging. The number and intensity of impacts correlated well with the amount of subcutaneous tissue discoloration. It is concluded that the produce-friendliness of the handling chains can be improved.
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  • 5
    ISSN: 1871-4528
    Keywords: Solanum tuberosum L. ; damage ; bruising ; impact ; blackspot ; handling
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
    Notes: Summary In the chain of handling operations from harvesting to packaging inclusive, potatoes are exposed to many brief mechanical forces (impacts) and to long-term pressure. Impact and pressure can lead to subcutaneous tissue discoloration causing qualitative and quantitative losses. We investigated the characteristics of construction and utilization of representative Dutch ware potato handling chains and found that the number and height of drops appeared to be too high, the use of cushioning materials insufficient and the speed of the transporting parts too high and not in balance with each other. The contribution to the total amount of subcutaneous tissue discoloration was 16% for the harvesting to bin filling phases inclusive, 22% for the storage phase, 27% for the shovelling to truck loading phases inclusive and 35% for the truck unloading to packaging phases inclusive. These contributions varied considerably within phases and within links. The results can be used to develop equipment, upgrade present chains and design new, produce-frendly handling chains.
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