Characterization of homocysteine γ-lyase from submerged and solid cultures of Aspergillus fumigatus ASH (JX006238).

Among 25 isolates, Aspergillus fumigatus ASH (JX006238) was identified as a potent producer of homocysteine gamma- lyase. The nutritional requirements to maximize the enzyme yield were optimized under submerged (SF) and solid-state fermentation (SSF) conditions, resulting in a 5.2- and 2.

Endothelial injury and inflammatory response induced by hemodynamic changes preceding intracranial aneurysm formation: experimental study in rats.

Object: Intracranial aneurysms are the leading cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage, which is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Despite advances in the microsurgical and endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms, little is known about the mechanisms by which they originate, grow, and rupture. To clarify the series of early events leading to formation of intracranial aneurysms, the authors compared aneurysmal morphological changes on vascular corrosion casts with parallel pathological changes in the cerebral arteries of rats.

The role of cine flow MRI in children with Chiari I malformation.

Introduction: Since the introduction of MRI, the incidence of Chiari I malformations (cerebellar tonsils ectopia) has increased. The clinical significance of this finding remains questionable in some instances. Recently, cine flow MRI has added to the understanding of the dynamics of cerebrospinal fluid at the craniocervical junction and to the pathophysiology of the Chiari I malformation.