Identification of the odorant binding proteins of Western Flower Thrips (), characterization and binding analysis of with molecular modelling, molecular dynamics simulations and a confirmatory field trial.

Olfactory systems are indispensable for insects as they, including Western Flower Thrips (), use olfactory cues for ovipositing and feeding. use odorant binding proteins (OBPs) to transport semiochemicals to odorant receptors to induce a behavioural response from the sensillum lymph of the insect's antennae. This study identifies four OBPs of and analyses their expression at three stages of growth: larvae, adult males and adult females.

Adipokinetic Hormones Enhance the Efficacy of the Entomopathogenic Fungus in Model and Pest Insects.

Insect adipokinetic hormones (AKHs) are neuropeptides with a wide range of actions, including the control of insect energy metabolism. These hormones are also known to be involved in the insect defence system against toxins and pathogens. In this study, our aim was to demonstrate whether the application of external AKHs significantly enhances the efficacy of the entomopathogenic fungus in a model species (firebug ) and pest species (Egyptian cotton leafworm and pea aphid ).

Sublethal imidacloprid effects on honey bee flower choices when foraging.

Neonicotinoids, systemic neuro-active pesticides similar to nicotine, are widely used in agriculture and are being investigated for a role in honey bee colony losses. We examined one neonicotinoid pesticide, imidacloprid, for its effects on the foraging behavior of free-flying honey bees (Apis mellifera anatoliaca) visiting artificial blue and white flowers. Imidacloprid doses, ranging from 1/5 to 1/50 of the reported LD50, were fed to bees orally.

Effects of Ibuprofen on orthotopic glioma model in rats.

Objective: To determine the effects of ibuprofen (Ibp) on the vessel proliferation and necrosis in a rat glioma model.

Study Design: Experimental, randomized interventional trial.

Place And Duration Of Study: 1st Neurosurgery Clinic in Bakirkoy Mental Diseases Hospital, Bakirkoy, Istanbul, Turkey, in the year 2010.

Combination hyperbaric oxygen and temozolomide therapy in C6 rat glioma model.

Purpose: Temozolomide (TMZ) has anti-tumor activity in patients with malignant glioma. Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) may enhance the efficacy of certain therapies that are limited because of the hypoxic tumor microenvironment. We examined the combined effects of TMZ-HBO in a rat glioma model.

Intracranially Retained Sewing Needle in a Child: Does the Rust on the Needle Have any Implication?

A penetrating injury with a sewing needle is a rare phenomenon. The pathophysiological mechanism of late epilepsy after penetrating injuries is not clear. A 10-year-old female child had a seizure.