Identification of nine novel HLA alleles by next-generation sequencing in individuals from India.

Nine novel HLA alleles were identified when HLA typing individuals from the Indian population.

Reliability of odontometric parameters in stature analysis.

Background: To emphasize the role of odontometric parameters which may be used as a reliable forensic tool especially in cases with partial remains of the individual.

Aim: To assess the reliability of odontometric parameters in stature analysis.

Materials And Methods: The study was conducted on 100 patients (50 male and 50 Female).

Evaluation of Styloid Process and Its Anatomical Variations: A Digital Panoramic Study with Systematic Review.

Aims And Objectives: To evaluate the styloid process (SP) and its anatomical variations on digital panoramic radiographs from the database and also to synthesize the current evidence of literature on SP and anatomical variations along with the systematic review of the relevant studies after making the necessary exclusions.

Materials And Methods: A total of 500 panoramic radiographs from the database were examined and evaluated for the length of SP using OmniVue software and for the calcification patterns which were categorized into three types as described by Langlais. The obtained values were analyzed using -test and Chi-square tests with a significance level of 0.

Demonstration of autonomic dysfunction in traumatic brachial plexus injury using quantitative sudomotor axon reflex test: Preliminary results.

Objective: To objectively document autonomic dysfunction in the affected arm with traumatic brachial plexus injury (TBPI) using quantitative sudomotor axon reflex test (QSART).

Materials And Methods: Patients with TBPI presenting to the neurosurgical outpatient department from August 2013 to November 2014 were included in the study. The QSART was administered to each patient with prior informed consent detailing the procedure.

Correlation of ubiquitin C terminal hydrolase and S100β with cognitive deficits in young adults with mild traumatic brain injury.

Objective: To study the acute phase serum biomarkers in patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and to correlate them with short term cognitive deficits.

Materials And Methods: This is a prospective observational study conducted at a tertiary care center for neurotrauma. The participants included patients with mTBI (n = 20) and age, gender, and education-status matched healthy controls (n = 20).

Identification, ontogeny and expression analysis of a novel laboratory of genetics and physiology 2 (LGP2) transcript in Asian seabass, Lates calcarifer.

LGP2 (laboratory of genetics and physiology 2) is an important member of the retinoic acid-inducible gene I (RIG-I)-like receptors (RLRs), which plays a significant role in antiviral innate immunity. In this study, we have cloned the full-length cDNA sequence of LGP2 from Asian seabass, Lates calcarifer (AsLGP2). The complete AsLGP2 cDNA sequence consisted of 2586 nucleotides encoding a putative protein of 681 amino acids with a molecular mass of 77.

Predictive validity of disability rating scale in determining functional outcome in patients with severe traumatic brain injury.

Background: Most patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) are discharged when they have still not recovered completely. Many such patients are not available for follow up.

Aims: We conducted this study to determine whether the condition at discharge from acute care setting, as assessed with disability rating scale (DRS), correlates with functional outcome at follow up.

Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity in severe traumatic brain injury.

Background: Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity (PSH) is a less-known complication of traumatic brain injury (TBI). This study was done to assess the clinical features and outcome of patients who develop PSH following severe TBI.

Methods: A prospective observational study was done on patients, admitted in the intensive care unit, for treatment of severe TBI.

Identification of Nod like receptor C3 (NLRC3) in Asian seabass, Lates calcarifer: Characterisation, ontogeny and expression analysis after experimental infection and ligand stimulation.

Nod like receptors (NLRs) are a large group of cytoplasmic PRRs believed to play an important role in bacterial recognition in higher vertebrates. In this study, a novel Nod like receptor C3 (AsNLRC3) has been identified, cloned and characterised from Asian seabass, Lates calcarifer. The full-length AsNLRC3 transcript composed of a 4142 bp nucleic acid sequence encode for a protein of 1134 deduced amino acids.

Comparison of predictability of Marshall and Rotterdam CT scan scoring system in determining early mortality after traumatic brain injury.

Background: Marshall computed tomographic (CT) classification is widely used as a predictor of outcome. However, this grading system lacks the following variables, which are found to be useful predictors: subarachnoid/intraventricular hemorrhage, extradural hematoma, and extent of basal cistern compression. A new classification called the Rotterdam grading system, incorporating the above variables, was proposed later.

Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity in pediatric traumatic brain injury: A case series of four patients.

Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity (PSH) is a condition in which there is extreme autonomic dysregulation leading to multiple episodes of sympathetic hyperactivity. Its occurrence after traumatic brain injury (TBI) in pediatric population is a neglected scenario. In our series, all pediatric patients with moderate and severe head injuries were studied and those patients who developed PSH were monitored for the PSH episodes.

Molecular cloning, characterisation and expression analysis of melanoma differentiation associated gene 5 (MDA5) of green chromide, Etroplus suratensis.

Innate immune system recognises pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) by limited number of germline encoded and non-clonally developed pathogen recognition receptors (PRRs). Retinoic acid-inducible gene I (RIG-I)-like receptors (RLRs) are important cytosolic PRRs for sensing viral RNAs. The receptor encoded by melanoma differentiation associated gene 5 (MDA5), an RLR, recognises viral RNA and enhances antiviral response in host cells.

Toll-pathway in tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) responds to white spot syndrome virus infection: evidence through molecular characterisation and expression profiles of MyD88, TRAF6 and TLR genes.

The Toll-pathway plays key roles in regulating the innate immune response in invertebrates. Myeloid differentiation factor 88 (MyD88) and Tumour necrosis factor receptor (TNFR)-associated factor 6 (TRAF6) are key molecules in this signalling pathway. To investigate the role of Toll-pathway in innate immune response of shrimp, Penaeus monodon, MyD88 (PmMyD88) and TRAF6 (PmTRAF6) were identified and characterised.

Toll-like receptor of mud crab, Scylla serrata: molecular characterisation, ontogeny and functional expression analysis following ligand exposure, and bacterial and viral infections.

Toll-like receptors are sentinels of innate immune system, which recognise pathogen-associated molecular patterns, and subsequently activate production of antimicrobial peptides to contain the infection. In the present study, we cloned and characterised a Toll gene from Scylla serrata (SsToll) encoding 1005 amino acids with typical Toll-like receptor domain topology. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that it belongs to insect-type invertebrate Toll family showing 100 % identity with Scylla paramamosain (SpToll).

Can an abnormal CT scan be predicted from common symptoms after mild head injury in children?

Introduction: Children have non specific symptoms after mild head injury (MHI). It is difficult to define indication of CT scan among them. We aimed at identification of predictors of CT scan findings after MHI.

Development of primary cell cultures from mud crab, Scylla serrata, and their potential as an in vitro model for the replication of white spot syndrome virus.

Primary cell cultures were developed from haemocytes and testis of Scylla serrata. Haemocytes were collected from live animals and cultured in double-strength L-15 medium (2× L-15) prepared in crab saline, supplemented with 5% foetal bovine serum and antibiotic-antimycotic solution (penicillin 100 U/mL, streptomycin 100 μg/mL and amphotericin B 0.25 μg/mL) with osmolality adjusted to 894 mOsm/kg.

Effectiveness of two flavored topical anesthetic agents in reducing injection pain in children: a comparative study.

Unlabelled: Topical anesthesia is widely advocated in pediatric dentistry practice to reduce pain and anxiety produced by administration of local anesthesia. There are different combinations of topical anesthetic agents that are marketed worldwide. However, sparse literature reports exist regarding clinical efficacy of these agents.

Pediatric giant cell fibroma: an unusual case report.

Giant cell fibroma (GCF) is a lesion of oral mucosa which is commonly found on gingiva. The prevalence of GCF is high in Caucasians in the first three decades. It represents 2% to 5% of all fibrous lesions.

Does isolated traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affect outcome in patients with mild traumatic brain injury?

Background: The importance of isolated traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) in relation to functional outcome in patients with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) has not been frequently studied. The aim of this study was to compare the impact of isolated SAH with normal computed tomographic (CT) scan on outcome of patients with mild TBI.

Methods: This is a retrospective study of clinical records and CT scans of all patients with mild TBI (Glasgow Coma Scale score ≥13) evaluated from January 1, 2010, to March 15, 2010, at our institution.

Production and characterization of monoclonal antibodies to the hemocytes of mud crab, Scylla serrata.

Monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) to hemocytes of mud crab, Scylla serrata, were produced by immunizing mice with formalin-fixed hemocytes. Of the six MAbs produced, two (MAb 1D11 and MAb 1A2) reacted specifically with hemocyte proteins in western blot. MAb 1A2 showed strong immunofluorescent reaction with granular hemocytes and a weak reaction with semigranular cells.