Identification of early induced genes upon water deficit in potato cell cultures by cDNA-AFLP.

For plant cells in the early phases of water stress exposure, the genes induced under such conditions play a key role in detecting and responding to water deficit. In this study, potato cell suspensions were used as a simplified model system to dissect early molecular changes upon low water potential. In particular, the cDNA-amplified fragment length polymorphism approach was used to capture genes rapidly activated in potato cell cultures in response to water deficit induced by short-term exposure (up to 1 h) to polyethylene glycol.

A stepped approach to vascular access device selection.

Infusion therapy has evolved dramatically over the past few decades. From being used only in emergencies and for critically-ill patients, intravenous (IV) therapy has become a specialized form of treatment used for almost 90% of hospitalized patients (Corrigan, 1995). Infusion therapy is the parenteral administration of fluids, medications, nutritional support, blood products and the transfusion of blood.

Comparison of three peripherally-inserted central catheters: pilot study.

Peripherally-inserted central catheters (PICCS) are non-tunnelled, central catheters inserted through a peripheral vein of the arm. They are 50-60 cm long and are usually made of either silicone or second-third generation polyurethane. PICCs can be used for prolonged, continuous or intermittent infusion therapies (up to 3 months) both in hospitalized patients and in patients treated as outpatients, in a hospice, or at home.

Nitrite metabolism in Debaryomyces hansenii TOB-Y7, a yeast strain involved in tobacco fermentation.

The Italian cigar manufacturing process includes a fermentation step that leads to accumulation of nitrite and tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNA), undesirable by-products due to their negative impact on health. In this study, growth and biochemical properties of Debaryomyces hansenii TOB-Y7, a yeast strain that predominates during the early phase of fermentation, have been investigated. With respect to other D.

Microbial community structure and dynamics of dark fire-cured tobacco fermentation.

The Italian Toscano cigar production includes a fermentation step that starts when dark fire-cured tobacco leaves are moistened and mixed with ca. 20% prefermented tobacco to form a 500-kg bulk. The dynamics of the process, lasting ca.