Anisotropic Discrete Dual-Tree Wavelet Transform for Improved Classification of Trabecular Bone.

This paper deals with a new anisotropic discrete dual-tree wavelet transform (ADDTWT) to characterize the anisotropy of bone texture. More specifically, we propose to extend the conventional discrete dual-tree wavelet transform (DDTWT) by using the anisotropic basis functions associated with the hyperbolic wavelet transform instead of isotropic spectrum supports. A texture classification framework is adopted to assess the performance of the proposed transform.

Membrane associated proteoglycans in rat testicular peritubular cells.

Confluent testicular peritubular cells derived from immature rats were used to study membrane associated proteoglycans (PG). Peripheral material (heparin releasable), membrane and intracellular material (Triton X-100 releasable) were collected, purified by anion exchange chromatography then characterized by gel filtration and by hydrophobic interaction chromatography, followed by enzymatic digestion and chemical treatment. The peripheral material was constituted of two populations of PG (Kav = 0 and 0.

[Utilization of linoleate and alpha-linolenate in peritubular cells and Sertoli cells in culture].

The capacity of cultured peritubular cells to synthesize long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) from the essential fatty acid (EFA) precursors 18:2n-6 and 18:3n-3 was tested, and compared to the PUFA biosynthesis in Sertoli cells. The concentrations of each EFA required to obtain maximal incorporation into membrane lipids were determined. The two EFA were added to the culture medium as free fatty acids complexed to albumin in a molar ratio of 12:1.

Synthesis and distribution of rat Sertoli cell proteoglycans are modulated by linoleate and vitamin E.

In rat Sertoli cells, linoleate addition modified cell membrane fatty acid composition and changes depended on linoleate concentrations. In presence of the lowest 18:2 n-6 concentrations (2.5 and 7.

The biosynthesis of polyunsaturated fatty acids by rat sertoli cells.

1. The biosynthesis of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) of the n-6 and n-3 series was investigated in cultured Sertoli cells. 18:2n-6, 18:3n-6, 20:2n-6, 18:3n-3 and 20:3n-3 were added individually at a concentration of 20 mumol to culture media.