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Objective: To optimize the proper condition for callus induction of Asarum heterotropoides var. mandshuricum. Methods: The effects of different explants, medium types, and plant growth regulators on the callus induction of A. heterotropoides var. mandshuricum were studied by using the petioles and leaves as explants. Also we aimed to discover the morphology characteristics of callus in different periods through paraffin method. Results: The efficient callus induction medium was 1/2 MS + 0.6 mg/L 6-BA + 0.15 mg/L NAA while using petioles and leaves during young period as explants. Callus induction from young leaves lasted so long time. Furthermore it was found that the induced calli were embryogenic for they were composed of compact, small and irregular arrangement cells. Subsequently these calli could be differentiated to develop the regeneration plantlet. Conclusion: Young petiole is the optimal explant for callus induction of A. heterotropoides var. mandshuricum, and the efficient callus induction condition we optimized would provide a basis for establishing the subsequent regeneration system.
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Objective To identify the configuration of the fascial sheath of the sciatic nerve in the adult pelvis . Methods A total of 14 cadaveric pelvic specimens and 20 living subjects were used for cadaveric examination and magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI) observation , respectively .The cadaveric specimens were investigated by the local latex injection method ( n =10 ) sectional anatomy ( n=2 ) or histological staining methods ( n =2 ) .The MR images were collected and analyzed from twenty patients without pelvic disorders .Results The injected latex did not diffuse along the pelvic segment of the sciatic nerve .Sectional anatomical and histological data showed that the architecture of the fascial sheath of the sciatic nerve varied at different levels .An intact circular sheath around the nerve was rarely observed .There was no fascia barrier between the obturator and sciatic nerves .Appearance on MRI was consistent with the cadaveric observation.Conclusion No intact fascial sheath exists along the pelvic segment of the sciatic nerve , thus sciatic anesthesia may block the obturator nerve .
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[Objective]To investigate the technical advantages of micro-CT in the research of three dimensional structure of bone tissues over histological section technology. [Method]Different kinds of bone tissue related specimen were observed by micro-CT and histological section,respectively.The diversity of the sample treatments,result expressions and test data were compared.[Result]Micro-CT showed great advantages in displaying three dimensional structure characteristics of bone tissues.Both quantity and quality changes of bone tissues could be precisely determined by micro-CT which was much better than histological section technology.However,histology showed great advantages in displaying the cell figures,growth and differentiation.[Conclusion]Micro-CT provides a novel test method for both sample treatments and result expressions.Compound with histological technology,micro-CT can display the appearance and structure of bone tissues more sufficiently.