Morphological Peculiarities Research Articles

Correlations between no-system and structural changes of pulmonary heart

<p>In experimental condition complex morphological and biochemical methods peculiarities structural changes and function NO-system in ventricles of pulmonary heart were studied. It was established that most morphological changes and dissarangement NO-system prevail in right ventricle of decompensatory pulmonary heart .</p>

A new subspecies of Manchurian pika Ochotona mantchurica (Lagomorpha, Ochotonidae) from the Lesser Khinggan Range, China

I examined 14 craniometric features of 128 specimens of Ochotona mantchurica from the entire distribution range. A craniometric analysis revealed at least three major groups with detached geographical distribution. The race of O. mantchurica from the southern part of the Lesser Khinggan Range has the same level of morphological peculiarity as two other subspecies: O. m. scorodumovi from the Russian Transbaikalia and O. m. mantchurica from the Greater Khinggan Range, together with the northern part of the Lesser Khinggan Range. The distribution area of this race is separated from the rest of the species distribution range by a wide band of lowly suitable habitats. No nominal taxa were described from the southern part of the Lesser Khinggan Range, and the race in question was described here as a new subspecies: O. m. loukashkini ssp. nov.

The Characteristics of Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasms Presenting Leukemia Dissemination, Diagnosed By Nation-Wide Immunophenotyping for Pediatric Hematological Malignancy in Japan

[Background] According to the nation-wide retrospective study for pediatric leukemia phenotyping, immunological diagnostic committee of Japanese Pediatric Leukemia/Lymphoma Study Group (JPLSG) established diagnostic criteria and panel to pediatric hematological malignancies in 2008. Then Nation-wide standardized central immnophenotyping in Japan was started from 2011, and done in more than 2,500 cases by the end of 2014. Most cases were determined immunological diagnosis, but it was of note that we found 11 acute unclassified leukemia cases, including typical and atypical blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasms (BPDCN). BPDCN is a rare subtype of leukemia/lymphoma, which has been categorized in the 2008 World Health Organization (WHO) classification of hematological diseases under acute myeloid leukemia and related precursor neoplasms. It was well known for high incidence of extra medullary regions. Most cases of BPDCN were found in elder people, so pediatric cases were extremely rare. We report here the characteristics of pediatric BPDCN cases, including clinical manifestations and peculiar immunophenotype.[Materials and Methods] Immunophenotyping was done on bone marrow (BM) aspiration samples according to diagnostic panel and criteria established by JPLSG immunological diagnostic committee. Immunophenotyping data from July 2011 to June 2015 were collected from JPLSG immunophenotyping centers and analyzed. BPDCN cases were screened by typically CD4+ 56+ HLA-DRhi profile. Other lineage markers such as CD7, CD34, CD13, CD33, CD36, CD64, CD123, and NG2 were also analyzed. As it is well known that existence of atypical phenotype in a substantial proportion, including absence of CD56 and/or CD4, immunophenotype data were prudently investigated and compared with 21 acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) presenting M5 characteristics in FAB criteria.[Result] Out of more than 2,500 cases, 4 cases were diagnosed as typical BPDCN (CD4+ 56+ HLA-DRhi), and 2 atypical BPDCN (1 CD56-, 1 CD4-) by immunophenotyping. All 6 cases presented leukemic dissemination, but only 4 typical cases indicated extra medullary regions. Gender ratio (M: F) was 3:1 and 0:2, and median age were 6.9 years (3.3 to 11.3) and 13.8 (12.8, 14.7) respectively. All 6 cases were negative for CD34 and CD13, and positive for NG2. CD123 was also positive in all (5/5) cases. CD33 and CD36 were positive in 5 cases respectively. It was of note that CD64, typical monocytic marker, was negative in all 6 cases although it was positive in all AML-M5 cases. All BPDCN cases could be distinguished with expression patterns of NG2, CD7, CD33, CD36 (positive) or CD13, CD64 (negative). Additionally, CD2 was positive in 3/6 cases, TdT was positive in 2/6 cases. CD117 was positive in 2 cases (1 typical, 1 atypical).[Discussion] BPDCN is a rare, clinically aggressive hematologic malignancy that most commonly manifests as cutaneous lesions with or without bone marrow involvement and leukemic dissemination. Diagnosis of BPDCN has been usually made by histopathologic examination with cutaneous lesions, which is typically positive for interleukin-3 receptor (CD123), blood dendritic cell antigen 2 (BDCA2)/CD303, and TCL-1. Morphologic and immunophenotypic studies were usually performed on BM and/or peripheral blood prior to histopathologic examination, however diagnosis with these examinations as BPDCN is not so easy because of the lack of morphological peculiarity or traditional lineage-specific markers. Treatments for BPDCN patients have been also inconsistent, because there are no prospective clinical trial data to define the optimal frontline treatment. AML-like or acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)-like regimens have been used for induction therapy, as well as lymphoma-like regimens. The difficulty of BPDCN diagnosis might affect to choose inconsistent frontline therapy. Recently some reports documented ALL oriented therapy indicated more effectiveness to BPDCN, so the diagnosis should be made precisely to evaluate the treatment effectiveness. Here we indicated new diagnostic strategy by immunophenotyping with NG2, CD7, CD33, CD36, CD13, and CD64 as well as CD4, CD56 and HLA-DR. This approach contributes not only to select treatment regimen but also to investigate molecular pathogenesis such as whole exome sequence. DisclosuresNo relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

Shallow and deep-sea chitons of the genus Leptochiton Gray, 1847(Mollusca: Polyplacophora: Lepidopleurida) from Peruvian and Chilean waters.

The Southeast region off Chile and Peru has yielded a very rich diverse fauna of basal chitons of the genus Leptochiton. The present contribution is based on the study of 1055 specimens of chitons. Thirteen leptochitonid species are reported of which seven species are new, namely Leptochiton lascrusesi n. sp., L. linseae n. sp., L. longibranchiae n. sp., L. peruvianus n. sp., L. macleani n. sp., L. sigwartae n. sp., and L. mutschkeae n. sp. Five species were found on the shelf, but only one of those is limited to this zone. The other eight species live in bathyal or abyssal depths. Thus, 12 of 13 species were found deeper than 200 m. The genus Leptochiton originated in the late Palaeozoic in shallow waters. It probably shifted to deep-waters because of competition by more advanced genera of chitons. The leptochitonid fauna of the Peru-Chile Trench turned out to be rich. Five species were studied from this trench system. Two of them-L. longibranchiae n. sp. and L. peruvianus n. sp.-are characterized by an unusually high number of gills and an accordingly wider distribution in the mantle cavity, reaching in an anterior direction to valves V and III. This morphological peculiarity is unusual for Lepidopleurida and resembles the conditions found in the order Chitonida.

Soils of the Istra River valley within the New Jerusalem monastery and its surroundings

The paper studies the soils of the New Jerusalem monastery complex, which covers a vast area in the Istra River valley and has been significantly changed since the foundation of the monastery (in 1656). The main types of anthropogenically transformed and natural soils are identified; their morphological peculiarities and physical and chemical properties are characterized. The regularities of the spatial soil distribution, which are determined by both natural and anthropogenic factors, are ascertained. The results of the study can be used in implementing the restoration of the monastery and reconstruction of the historical landscape.

A STUDY OF A TIDALLY INTERACTING BCD PAIR: ESO 435-IG20 AND ESO435-IG16

We investigate Hi data for a pair of blue compact dwarf galaxies (BCDs), ESO 435-IG20 and ESO 435-IG16, obtained with the Australia Telescope Compact Array. The outer Hi disk is highly disturbed and asymmetric in both galaxies showing a gas tail and/or a broad/extended gas disk on only one side. Based on their low-density surroundings and small projected distance (<80 kpc) at a similar redshift, we conclude that tidal interaction between these two BCDs is responsible for the morphological and kinematical peculiarities in Hi. We also investigate their star formation rates using H and UV imaging data to probe their interaction history.

Morphological adaptation of Nepeta pamirensis Franch. (Lamiaceae) to the conditions of the Pamir Mountains

This study concerns shoot formation and structural and morphological peculiarities of different life forms of Nepeta pamirensis specimens, as well as their morphogenesis and its polyvariety in the conditions of the Pamir Mountains (Tajikistan). Depending on habitat conditions, Nepeta pamirensis specimens form three life forms: herbaceous caudex taproot perennial plants, cushion semishrubs, and aeroxylic semishrubs. For each life form, the phases of morphogenesis were determined and the functional and zonal structures of shoot systems were described.

On-farm phenotypic characterization of Mursi cattle in its production environment in South Omo Zone, Southwest Ethiopia

SummaryThis study was conducted to characterize the morphological peculiarities and performance characteristics of Mursi cattle in its production environment managed by Bodi and Mursi pastoral communities in Southern Ethiopia. A structured questionnaire survey, group discussion, cattle morphological measurements and morphological descriptions were used to collect data. One hundred and two household heads were selected to administer the questionnaire and 201 adult cattle were selected for morphological description and body measurements. The Mursi cattle population was found to have variable coat colour type (85.9 percent) and coat colour pattern (51.3 percent). Body length, chest girth, withers height, rump width and rump length of Mursi cattle were 122.1 ± 0.9, 144.5 ± 0.9, 113 ± 0.1.1, 36.9 ± 0.3 and 20.4 ± 0.3 cm, respectively. Morphological measurements of most linear traits show no difference in the two locations but all measurements vary (P&amp;lt; 0.001) between males and females. Estimated age at first calving was 4.6 years and was significantly (P&amp;lt; 0.0001) higher in the Mursi area, while the calving interval (14.5 months) and cow reproductive life (14.2 years) were the same in both locations. Average daily milk yield (2.1 litres) and lactation length (7.8 months) of Mursi cattle in the two locations were similar. Cattle production was constrained by high disease prevalence, seasonal feed availability, and water shortage, with frequent drought. Trypanosomosis, black leg, anthrax and skin diseases are major cattle diseases reported in the two study areas. Because of its peculiar morphological characteristics, including large body frame, higher production performance, and survivability in the harsh environment, the Mursi cattle can be used as an alternative genetic resource for production improvement programs.

Analysis of Temperature and Alkyl Chain Length Impacts on the Morphological Peculiarities of Nonionic Surfactant Clusterization. A Quantum Chemical Approach

Using the quantum chemical model for description of the clusterization thermodynamics of nonionic surfactants at the air/water interface (J. Phys. Chem. B 2015, 119, 3281), it is shown that temperature increase and shortening of the alkyl chain length results in an increase of the content of infinite “linear” one-dimensional (1D) clusters leading to branching of the formed monolayer. In the framework of the approach assess the “temperature effect” of surfactant clusterization (J. Phys. Chem. B 2012, 116, 8996), the temperature dependences of the clusterization Gibbs’ energy for 1D and two-dimensional clusters are obtained in the range of 278–318 K with steps of 5 K for amphiphiles with the alkyl chain length of 10–25 carbon atoms. The preferential formation of the associates comprised of dimers with “parallel” orientation of the hydrophilic head groups gives rise to the formation of “linear” 1D clusters. This is caused by the larger destabilizing increment of the “sequential” interactions of the head grou...

Abbreviation Semantics

As teaching of vocabulary is an important task in second language acquisition and translation so the article is intended to cover major issues pertaining to abbreviations: “hidden” semantics, correlation with words, interaction with a context, historical aspects. National and international markers are discussed as actual extra linguistic factors. The article is based on the methodological assumption that foreign language acquisition is treated as a means of forming professional competence of specialists. The donating role of English in abbreviation process is stated. Abbreviations are not artificially created linguistic units for language economy but they eliminate contradiction between modern consciousness and limited lexical resources of any language. Abbreviation semantics represents a complex phenomenon; to study it, we need data taken from other sciences, the formation of abbreviation semantics takes place in parallel with the abbreviation process. The authors’ analysis of phonetic, grammatical and morphological peculiarities of abbreviations is reported. Abbreviation is predefined by the development of the modern society that is accompanied with the demand of communication.

Growth dynamics of nanocrystalline diamond films produced by microwave plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition in methane/hydrogen/air mixture: Scaling analysis of surface morphology

Nanocrystalline diamond (NCD) films were produced by microwave plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (MPCVD) in methane/hydrogen/air plasma. The thickness of the films was varied from 0.15 to 22μm. X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy (AFM) were used to investigate the structure and surface morphology of the films. During a short initial period of the deposition, i.e. from 2.5min to 60min, the growth dynamics involve relatively strong non-local effects, followed by a growth stage, which is characterized by a contribution of non-local and non-linear effects to the growth dynamics. The later regime of growth with roughness exponent α ~0.35–0.4 and growth exponent β ~0.25 can be related with the Kardar–Parisi–Zhang (KPZ) scaling regime of growth. The morphological peculiarities observed on the NCD film surface after already 2.5min of deposition influence the morphology of the films for prolonged deposition time. Therefore, control over the size and distribution of these peculiarities by systematic variation of the deposition parameters allows to optimize the surface morphology for specific applications. The mountain-like patterns observed on the NCD films surface can be related to conformal KPZ growth regime, in contrast to the cusp-like patterns caused by non-local effects and noise.

DECLENSION IN THE CHIRKATI VERNACULAR UNDER THE AVARIAN LANGUAGE

The paper considered the structural features specific for forming the declension in the still unexplored Chirkati vernacular within the Salatavi dialect of the Northern dialect group of the Avar language. The Chirkati vernacular ranges with the Salatavi dialect of the Northern dialect, which underlies the Avar literary standard of language along with the Khunzakh and the Eastern dialects. Therefore, the study of the Northern dialect‟ vernaculars matters a lot for adjusting grammatic forms (the grammar paradigm?) and the categories of the Avar literary standard of language. Although the vernacular considered along with the other dialects and vernaculars underlay the literary standard of language, nevertheless there are some peculiarities in phonetics and morphology. This paper examined the dropping of a vowel and/ or consonant(s) when forming the declension in the Chirkati vernacular within the Salatavi dialect of the Avar language that is quite common for the Northern dialect.

DECLENSION IN THE CHIRKATI VERNACULAR UNDER THE AVARIAN LANGUAGE

The paper considered the structural features specific for forming the declension in the still unexplored Chirkati vernacular within the Salatavi dialect of the Northern dialect group of the Avar language. The Chirkati vernacular ranges with the Salatavi dialect of the Northern dialect, which underlies the Avar literary standard of language along with the Khunzakh and the Eastern dialects. Therefore, the study of the Northern dialect‟ vernaculars matters a lot for adjusting grammatic forms (the grammar paradigm?) and the categories of the Avar literary standard of language. Although the vernacular considered along with the other dialects and vernaculars underlay the literary standard of language, nevertheless there are some peculiarities in phonetics and morphology. This paper examined the dropping of a vowel and/ or consonant(s) when forming the declension in the Chirkati vernacular within the Salatavi dialect of the Avar language that is quite common for the Northern dialect.

Морфологические и фенотипические особенности цитосфер, формирующихся в культуре клеток надпочечников неонатальных поросят, в обычных и низкоадгезивных условиях

Морфологические и фенотипические особенности цитосфер, формирующихся в культуре клеток надпочечников неонатальных поросят, в обычных и низкоадгезивных условиях

Segmentation and Statistical Processing of Geometric and Spatial Data on Self-Organized Surface Relief of Statically Deformed Aluminum Alloy

The methods of segmentation and statistical processing of the data on the relief formation on the self-organized surface of the statically deformed alloy D16chT are used. This allowed determining the signal parameters, segment structure and morphological peculiarities of self-organization as the data of the cyclic random process model. The mathematical methods are proposed, which allow increasing the accuracy, reliability and informative value of the profilometric data processing in diagnostic systems of control of the surface condition.

Testing the modern merger hypothesis via the assembly of massive blue elliptical galaxies in the local Universe

The modern merger hypothesis offers a method of forming a new elliptical galaxy through merging two equal-mass, gas-rich disk galaxies fuelling a nuclear starburst followed by efficient quenching and dynamical stabilization. A key prediction of this scenario is a central concentration of young stars during the brief phase of morphological transformation from highly-disturbed remnant to new elliptical galaxy. To test this aspect of the merger hypothesis, we use integral field spectroscopy to track the stellar Balmer absorption and 4000\AA\ break strength indices as a function of galactic radius for 12 massive (${\rm M_{*}}\ge10^{10}{\rm M_{\odot}}$), nearby (${\rm z}\le0.03$), visually-selected plausible new ellipticals with blue-cloud optical colours and varying degrees of morphological peculiarities. We find that these index values and their radial dependence correlate with specific morphological features such that the most disturbed galaxies have the smallest 4000\AA\ break strengths and the largest Balmer absorption values. Overall, two-thirds of our sample are inconsistent with the predictions of the modern merger hypothesis. Of these eight, half exhibit signatures consistent with recent minor merger interactions. The other half have star formation histories similar to local, quiescent early-type galaxies. Of the remaining four galaxies, three have the strong morphological disturbances and star-forming optical colours consistent with being remnants of recent, gas-rich major mergers, but exhibit a weak, central burst consistent with forming $\sim5\%$ of their stars. The final galaxy possesses spectroscopic signatures of a strong, centrally-concentrated starburst and quiescent core optical colours indicative of recent quenching (i.e., a post-starburst signature) as prescribed by the modern merger hypothesis.

Leaf morphology of species from Campanula L. subsection Involucratae (Fom.) Fed. in flora of Ukraine

The leaf morphological peculiarities of six species from subsection Involucratae (Fom.) Fed. of the genus Campanula L. from Ukrainian flora were studied. The common (type of leaf margin) and peculiar (shape of leaf blade and leaf top) characters, which are diagnostic on the level of series have been revealed.

Morphological and immunohistochemical peculiarities of placental-endometrial structures in women with benign and malignant tumors

Aim. Researchmaterials were the placenta of women operated on papillary carcinoma (encapsulated), endometrium of women with the same tumor markers detected in the placenta, this endometrium were taken during diagnosing postpartum catamnesis of the state of reproductive health, in comparison to the endometrium of women with benign uterine tumors (leiomyoma).Methods and results. Methods, that were used in the study: histological, immunohistochemical – indirect streptavidin-peroxidase method for detecting the expression of Ki67 Clon MIB-1, p53 Clon: DO-7, REA, Cytoceratina AE1 / AE3; Vimentin Clone: v9, receptors for estrogen (RE) and progesterone (RP). The study evaluated predictors of placental-endometrial disorders in women with cancer pathology: elevation of relative amount of expression of proliferative marker Ki-67 and p53 tumor marker in the placenta and endometrium, leading to violations in the structure of the process of regeneration; dischronosis in levels of expression of estrogen and progesterone receptors in the endometrium; presence of CEA expression in 25% of women of the main group in the endometrium and placenta; atypical glandular hyperplasia, endometrial polyps and micropolyps were found, which are important in the development of oncologic pathology.

‘Cool’ adaptations to cold environments: globins in Notothenioidei (Actynopterygii, Perciformes)

Notothenioidei, the taxonomic group of teleosts that dominates the Southern Ocean and dwell in the Ross Sea at large, provide an example of marine species that underwent unique adaptations to life at low temperatures and high oxygen concentrations, resulting in morphological, physiological, genomic, and biochemical peculiarities in comparison with warm-water fish. Global Warming raises concerns over the fate of these stenothermal fish, as their adaptation has been accompanied by irreversible genomic losses, which suggest a poor genetic potential to adapt to warmer climates. Specifically, this review focuses on adaptation of proteins belonging to the globin superfamily, which include the respiratory proteins hemoglobin and myoglobin and the non-respiratory proteins neuroglobin and cytoglobin. Here, we describe their molecular adaptations to cold temperatures in the framework of the physiology of oxygen transport and management of oxidative stress in fish species largely populating the Ross Sea.

A new genus of the tribe Parahiraciini (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Issidae) from Hainan Island.

A new issid genus in the tribe Parahiraciini (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Issidae) is erected for Fortunia jianfenglingensis Chen, Zhang et Chang, 2014 (China: Hainan). Male of the species is described and illustrated for the first time. A key for the 15 genera of Parahiraciini is provided. Morphological peculiarity and phylogenetic position of the new genus and the distribution of the tribe Parahiraciini are briefly discussed.