The expression of integrinbeta1 and FAK in pituitary adenomas and their correlation with invasiveness.

The expression and possible role of integrin-focal adhesion kinase signal pathway in invasive pituitary adenomas were explored. Forty-nine human pituitary adenomas were detected for the expression of integrinbeta1 (INTbeta1) and focal adhesion kinase (FAK) by immunohistochemistry, and their correlation with the invasiveness of pituitary adenomas as well as between themselves was analyzed. The results showed that INTbeta1 was expressed in 46 cases (93.

Conus medullaris schistosomiasis.

Object: The authors performed a study to investigate the clinical manifestations, treatment strategies, and possible pathogenesis of conus medullaris schistosomiasis.

Methods: Six cases collected from the authors' experience and four cases reported in the literature were studied retrospectively for clinical manifestations, treatment outcomes, and prognosis. All patients experienced progressive lower-extremity weakness and functional bowel and bladder impairment.

[Microecological distribution of toxin-producing bacteria in Fug rubripes in Bohai Sea and biological characteristics of B3B].

The study showed that toxin-producing bacteria were commonly existed in each part of Fugu rubripes body. 19 strains of high poisonous bacteria were isolated from its ovary, liver and other tissues, among which, strain B3B was identified as genus Bacillus based on its physiological and biochemical characteristics and 16SrDNA sequence, and could produce tetrodotoxin through mouse test, thinner chromatography, and mass spectrography.

Basic fibroblast growth factor and fibroblast growth factor receptor-i in human meningiomas.

The expression of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and fibroblast growth factor receptor-1 (FGFR-1) in human meningiomas and the relationships between their expression and the tumors' histological features and angiogenesis were investigated by means of immunohistochemical technique. The expression of bFGF and FGFR-1 was detected by antibody of bFGF or FGFR-1. The tumors' angiogenesis was evaluated by microvascular density (MVD) and, which was observed by use of CD34-antibody immunohistochemically.

[Research advances in plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria and its application prospects].

The study of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria will provide possible methods to overcome the difficulties in controlling soil borne plant diseases. PGPR can colonize in rhizosphere at high population density, inhibit plant pathogens and deleterious microorganisms there, and promote crop growth and its yield. More importantly, some PGPR strains applied as biocontrol agents can make treated plant produce induced systemic resistance (ISR), and thus, increases plant overall health.

Effect of thyrotropin-releasing hormone on cerebral free radical reactions following acute brain injury in rabbits.

Objective: To investigate the early effect of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) on cerebral free radical reactions after acute brain injury in rabbits.

Methods: 30 healthy white rabbits were randomly divided into three groups: Group A (n=10), Group B (n=12) and Group C (n=8). The rabbits in Group A and Group B were injured by direct hit.

[Obstacles of soybean continuous cropping, III. Mechanism of soybean yield increment by marine actinomyces MB-97].

An isolate of marine actinomyces MB-97 identified as Streptomyces microflavus could successfully colonize in the rhizoshpere of soybean, and inhibit Penicillium purpurogenum, a soybean deleterious rhizospheric microorganisms. After applied MB-97, the ratio of bacteria/fungi in the rhizosphere of soybean was increased, and the soil became to be "Bacterial type" from "Fungal type". The populations of P.

[Bio-active substances derived from marine microorganisms].

Marine microorganisms, which are taxonomically diverse and genetically special, have powerful potential in producing novel bio-active substances. This article summarized research progress in this respect. The results showed that marine bacteria which are main marine microorganism flora can produce rich kinds of bio-active substances and that even though marine actinomycetes and marine fungi are not as many as marine bacteria in species and quantity, they should be paid no less attention about their bio-active substances.