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  • 1
    ISSN: 1365-2958
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: The Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar phaseoli symbiotic plasmid pRP2JI carries a gene, melA, specifying the enzyme tyrosinase, which is responsible for the production of the pigment melanin in these bacteria. Transcription of melA is activated by the nifA gene of Rhizobium and, when the cloned melA gene is transferred to Escherichia coli, melA is expressed if the recipients contain nifA gene of Klebsiella pneumoniae. This nifA-dependent activation was temperature sensitive and required the ntrA gene. The cloned nifA gene of K. pneumoniae, when transferred to a nifA mutant of Rhizobium phaseoli biovar phaseoli, corrected the Mer− but not the Fix− phenotype. nifA of R. leguminosarum biovar phaseoli activated melA at higher levels in cells grown in low concentrations of oxygen. Also, nifA of fl. leguminosarum biovar phaseoli activated nifH of K. pneumoniae in Escherichia coli cells grown In low-oxygen concentrations.
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  • 2
    ISSN: 1365-2958
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Strains of Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar viciae specifically make an abundant protein (Rhi) in free-living culture but not in bacteroids. Genes needed for Rhi synthesis are on a Sym plasmid and here we show that one of these genes, rhiA, is the structural gene that specifies this polypeptide. Transcription of rhiA requires a regulatory gene, rhiR, located close to rhiA and to nod genes involved in nodulation. Mutations in rhiA or rhiR do not appear to affect symbiotic nitrogen fixation. Transcription of rhiA is repressed in cells grown in the presence of the flavanone hesperetin or the flavone apigenin, both of which are potent inducers of transcription of nod genes. This was deduced from the use of rhiA-lacZ fusions; however, when the Rhi polypeptide was detected in SDS gels, there was no apparent difference in the intensity of its staining in extracts obtained from cells grown with or without these flavanoid nod gene inducer molecules. However, a mutation in a nodulation gene, nolR, also closely linked to the nod and rhi genes, caused a severe depression in the amount of Rhi (as seen on gels) that was made in cells grown in the presence of inducer flavanoids.
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  • 3
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    Oxford, UK : Blackwell Publishing Ltd
    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 224 (1973), S. 0 
    ISSN: 1749-6632
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Natural Sciences in General
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  • 4
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    [s.l.] : Nature Publishing Group
    Nature 245 (1973), S. 302-304 
    ISSN: 1476-4687
    Source: Nature Archives 1869 - 2009
    Topics: Biology , Chemistry and Pharmacology , Medicine , Natural Sciences in General , Physics
    Notes: [Auszug] Here we describe the coordinated X-ray and infrared observations at Cyg X-3. These observations have led to the discovery of a synchronous 4.8-h periodicity in the flux density of the infrared source. This uniquely associates the X ray with the infrared source, and hence, through the positional ...
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  • 5
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    Amsterdam : Elsevier
    Journal of Psychosomatic Research 23 (1979), S. 435 
    ISSN: 0022-3999
    Source: Elsevier Journal Backfiles on ScienceDirect 1907 - 2002
    Topics: Medicine , Psychology
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  • 6
    ISSN: 1433-2965
    Keywords: Key words:Bone mass – Bone metabolism – LT4 treatment – Subclinical hyperthyroidism – Thyroid cancer
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract: The effects of suppressive doses of levothyroxine (LT4) on bone mass are controversial. Our aim was to evaluate the effects on axial and appendicular bone mineral density (BMD) and bone metabolism of long-term LT4 suppressive therapy in women by means of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, and also to assess the potential influence of menopausal status and LT4 dose. Seventy-six women (aged 47 + 13 years, 37 pre- and 39 postmenopausal) on suppressive therapy (67 + 34 months duration, mean LT4 dose 168 + 41 mg/day) from our Thyroid Cancer Unit without previous hyperthyroidism or concomitant hypoparathyroidism were studied. Serum TSH, T3 free T4, calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, BGP, iPTH and urinary calcium (uCA) were measured. BMD was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) at lumbar spine, femoral neck, Ward's triangle, ultradistal and distal third radius and expressed as a Z-score. In a subset of 27 women aged 46 + 15 years (14 pre- and 13 postmenopausal) a second densitometry scan was performed 27 + 5 months later. Patients on suppressive therapy showed a small reduction in BMD at the distal third radius (Z-score: 70.77 + 0.98; 95% confidence interval: 71.11, 70.44) without differences between pre- and postmenopausal women. Significant relations with the regimen of suppressive therapy and bone turnover markers were detected except at the lumbar spine. In the longitudinal study a significant although mild reduction in femoral neck BMD was found that correlated with prior T3 and iPTH. In conclusion, our data show a small detrimental effect of cautious LT4 suppressive therapy on bone mass assessed by DXA; it remains to be established whether this increases the prevalence of fractures.
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  • 7
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    Springer
    Calcified tissue international 57 (1995), S. 15-19 
    ISSN: 1432-0827
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine , Physics
    Notes: Abstract Osteopenia is a major complication of orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). However, no effective therapy for bone disease has been defined. We have studied vertebral bone mineral density (VMD) and fasting serum markers of bone formation [bone gla protein (BGP), procollagen I carboxyterminal peptide (PICP)] and metabolism (serum Ca, P, intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH), 25OHD3 and 1,25(OH)2D3) in 120 patents after OLT. VMD was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) using a Hologic QDR 1000 densitometer on two occasions, 12 months apart. Patients with OLT had a VBD significantly lower compared with age- and sexed-matched Spanish controls (P〈0.05). Prevalence of osteoporosis (Z score below-2 SD) was 35.8%. Serum BGP (8.6±0.7 ng/ml) and PICP (222.9±81.9 ng/dl) were higher than those of controls. However, serum calcium, phosphorus, iPTH, 25OHD3, and 1,25(OH)2D3 were within normal range. Patients with osteoporosis were randomly treated with 40 IU/day of calcitonin i.m. (Diatin, Ferrer Int. Laboratories) (n=17) or 400 mg p.o., 15 days every 3 months, of sodium ethiodronate (Difosfen, Rubio Laboratories) (n=23). All patients received 500 mg/12 hours of elemental calcium p.o. After 12 months of treatment, a significant increment of vertebral mineral density (VMD) was observed (6.4% and 8.2%, respectively). Serum BGP and PICP values remained elevated without a difference between the two drugs. Our results indicate that antiresorptive drugs may be of benefit in the high turnover osteoporosis of OLT recipients.
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  • 8
    ISSN: 1432-0827
    Keywords: Key words: Dual X-ray absorptiometry — Cardiac transplantation — Bone markers — Vitamin D — Bone loss.
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine , Physics
    Notes: Abstract. Cardiac transplantation is associated with severe bone loss caused by glucocorticoids, immunosuppressive treatment, and other factors. Treatment protocols for the prevention of bone loss is being studied. Forty patients who underwent cardiac transplantation were randomly given calcitonin (n= 13; 100 UI/d, nasal route), etidronate (n= 14; cyclical treatment 400 mg p.o./d/2 weeks/3 months), or calcidiol (n= 13; 32,000 IU/weekly) therapy for at least 18 months. Serum parameters (Ca, P, alkaline phosphatase, osteocalcin, intact PTH), urinary calcium, and vertebral mineral density (VMD; L2–L4, DXA Hologic QDR 1000) were measured immediately before treatment and after 6, 12, and 18 months of therapy after cardiac transplantation. Patients with cardiac transplantation had a VMD significantly lower than age and sex-matched Spanish controls. Prevalence of osteoporosis (Z-score below −2 SD) was 30%. Osteocalcin levels increased at 6, 12, and 18 months of treatment in the three groups. After 18 months of treatment, VMD increased significantly in the calcidiol 4.9%, vs. −1.19% and −0.19% in the calcitonin and etidronate groups, respectively. A lower incidence of fracture was found in patients treated with calcidiol during the study. In summary, we have found in this open randomized study that calcidiol was the most effective drug in the prevention and treatment of bone loss in patients after cardiac transplantation.
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  • 9
    ISSN: 1432-0827
    Keywords: Key words: Bone mineral density — Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus — Auxological parameters.
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine , Physics
    Notes: Abstract. There is still controversy over the impact of diabetes control and duration on bone mass and growth parameters in children and adolescents with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). The aim of this study was to assess bone mineral density (BMD) at axial and appendicular sites, in children with noncomplicated IDDM of recent onset, and its relation to metabolic control and auxological parameters (weight, height, and puberal stage). Fifty-five young Spanish IDDM, otherwise healthy patients (26 males, aged (SD 9.7 ± 4.3 years) and 29 females, aged (SD 11.2 ± 3.8 years) were studied. Duration of diabetes was 1–13.8 years. Two hundred eighty-two age-matched, healthy, Spanish children served as controls. HbA1 was assayed by high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) and BMD was measured using dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) densitometry at the spine and forearm. Results showed a Gaussian BMD distribution of patients according to sex and age, without sexual-stage differences. There was no correlation between BMD and glycated hemoglobin (average life disease or last HbA1 values) or duration of the disease; moreover, no differences in bone mass were found between 〈3 and ≥3 years of disease duration. Diabetes impact index (mean HbA1× duration of disease in months) showed no significant influence of diabetes control on BMD. We could not demonstrate any impact of diabetes on BMD and growth parameters in children with IDDM of short duration.
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  • 10
    ISSN: 1432-0827
    Keywords: Key words: Free testosterone — Androgens — Bone mineral density — Osteoporosis.
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine , Physics
    Notes: Abstract. To clarify the relationship of sex male hormones and bone in men, we studied in 140 healthy elderly men (aged 55–90 years) the relation between serum levels of androgens and related sex hormones, bone mineral density (BMD) at different sites, and other parameters related to bone metabolism. Our results show a slight decrease of serum-free testosterone with age, with an increase of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) in a third of the elderly subjects studied. BMD decreased significantly with age in all regions studied, except in the lumbar spine. We found a positive correlation between body mass index (BMI) and BMD at the lumbar spine and femoral neck (P 〈 0.001). No relationship was found (uni- and multivariate regression analysis) between serum androgens or sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and BMD. We found a positive correlation of vitamin D binding protein (DBP) and osteocalcin with lumbar spine BMD and with BMI, DBP, IGF-1, and PTH with femoral neck BMD. In conclusion, there is a slight decline in free testosterone and BMD in the healthy elderly males. However, sex male hormones are not correlated to the decrease in hip BMD. Other age-related factors must be associated with bone loss in elderly males.
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