Signalling by the fungus Pythium ultimum represses expression of two ribosomal RNA operons with key roles in the rhizosphere ecology of Pseudomonas fluorescens F113.

Pseudomonas fluorescens F113 produces antifungal metabolites that protect the roots of sugarbeet from the fungus Pythium ultimum. The phytopathogen, in turn, has the ability to downregulate the expression of genes fundamental to the rhizosphere competence of the bacterial strain. This paper describes the characterization of two of these genes, which were isolated by screening a mini-Tn5::lacZ mutant bank for differential expression of beta-galactosidase in the presence of P.

Exchange nailing for femoral shaft aseptic non-union.

Although rare, non-union of femoral shaft fractures is a cause of significant morbidity. In aseptic non-union, excellent union rates have historically been reported following reamed exchange femoral nailing. However, recently, a high incidence of failure requiring additional procedures has been reported.

GABA receptors and benzodiazepine binding sites modulate hippocampal acetylcholine release in vivo.

In the present study, the regulation of acetylcholine release from the ventral hippocampus by gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) was investigated in vivo. GABA receptor agonists and antagonists were administered locally in the medial septum and the adjacent vertical limb of the diagonal band of Broca, or in the hippocampus by retrograde dialysis. Acetylcholine release was measured in the ventral hippocampus.

Atypical antipsychotic-like effects of the dopamine D3 receptor agonist, (+)-PD 128,907.

Anti-schizophrenia agents with improved efficacy and side-effect profiles are required. A dopamine D3 receptor agonist, R-(+)-trans-3,4a,10b-tetrahydro-4-propyl-2H,5H-[1]benzopyrano[4,3- b]-1,4-oxazin-9-ol HCl ((+)-PD 128,907), displayed an atypical antipsychotic profile comparable to that of clozapine. (+)-PD 128,907 blocked stereotypy produced by dizocilpine (MK-801) at 12-fold lower doses than those affecting apomorphine-induced stereotypes in mice and did not produce catalepsy.