Variación espacio-temporal de la diversidad de escarabajos Geadephaga (Coleoptera: Carabidae, Cicindelidae) en el bosque seco tropical del Caribe colombiano / Spatio-temporal variation in the diversity of Geadephaga beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae, Cicindelidae), in the tropical dry forest of the Colombian Caribbean

Resumen Introducción: El uso de artrópodos en estudios ecológicos en el bosque seco tropical (Bs-T) de Colombia se centra mayormente en arañas, mariposas, hormigas y escarabajos coprófagos; por lo tanto, es necesario comprender como es la dinámica estacional de otros grupos como Geadephaga en este ecosistema. Objetivo: Evaluar la variación espacio-temporal y el efecto de las condiciones ambientales sobre la diversidad de las comunidades de Geadephaga en dos fragmentos de Bs-T en el Caribe colombiano. Métodos: El estudio se llevó a cabo en cuatro eventos de muestreo entre febrero y junio de 2018; cada uno con una duración de cuatro días y cuatro noches. En cada localidad (Reserva Campesina La Montaña = RCM y Reserva La Flecha = RLF), se marcaron cuatro estaciones distanciadas 350 m, con parcelas de 50×50 m. En el centro de cada parcela se instaló una trampa de luz, mientras que en los cuatro vértices se instalaron trampas de caída, y se realizó captura manual, cernido de hojarasca y perturbación de follaje. Resultados: Se capturó un total de 348 ejemplares de Carabidae y 114 de Cicindelidae. La riqueza y la abundancia presentaron los valores más bajos durante el período seco, mientras que los mayores valores se observaron durante el período de lluvias, en ambos fragmentos. Tetracha affinis (Dejean, 1825) fue la especie más abundante en la RCM durante el período lluvioso. Conclusiones: La variación de la riqueza y abundancia de Geadephaga responde a un patrón estacional en ambos fragmentos. Se encontró una amplia disimilitud entre las comunidades de Geadephaga de ambos fragmentos, pese a tener condiciones ambientales parecidas.

Abstract Introduction: The use of arthropods in ecological studies in the tropical dry forest (TDF) of Colombia focused mainly on spiders, butterflies, ants, and dung beetles; therefore, it is necessary to understand the seasonal dynamics of the other groups such as Geadephaga in this ecosystem. Objective: To evaluate the spatio-temporal variations and the effect of environmental conditions on the diversity of the Geadephaga communities in two TDF fragments in the Colombian Caribbean. Methods: This study was conducted during four sampling events between February and June 2018, each lasting four days, and four nights. Four sampling stations were selected in each locality (Reserva Campesina La Montaña = RCM and Reserva La Flecha = RLF), separated 350 m one from another, with square plots of 50 × 50 m. A light trap was installed in the center of each square, while pitfall traps were installed in the four vertices, and manual capture, beating sheets and leaf litter sieve were carried out. Results: A total of 348 Carabidae and 114 of Cicindelidae were captured. In both fragments, the richness and abundance presented the lowest values in dry season, while the highest values were observed during the rainy season. Tetracha affinis (Dejean, 1825) was the most abundant species in RCM during rainy season. Conclusions: The richness variation and abundance of Geadephaga corresponds to a seasonal pattern at both locations. A high dissimilarity between the communities of Geadephaga from the two fragments was found, despite having similar environmental conditions.

Proximate Composition and Microbiological Quality of “Kunu-Aya”: A Locally Produced Non-Fermented Beverage in Nigeria

Kunu-aya” is non- fermented beverage locally produced from Cyperus esculentus (Tiger nut) and Phoenix dactylifera (Dates) based milk. This study determined the proximate composition and microbial quality of laboratory produced “Kunu-aya” following standard methods. Biochemical characterization method was carried out for identification of associated isolates. The results revealed that the “Kunu-aya” contains; moisture content was 59.44±0.05, Ash content of 5.02±0.07, crude fat 8.108±0.03, Crude fibre 9.16±0.04, crude protein 8.983±0.26, and carbohydrate 9.3±0.05 and the energy content was 182.69kcal. “Kunu-aya” also contains significant amounts of magnesium (Mg) 2.045±0.05, potassium (K) 40.506±0.05, phosphorus (P) 4.506±0.03, copper (Cu) 0.018±0.04, zinc (Zn) 48.001±0.01, iron (Fe) 0.408±0.04, sodium (Na) of 6.031±0.07 and calcium (Ca) 0.196±0.03. The total viable bacteria count of the sample was 4.0 x 104 CFU/ml and the total fungal count was 2.7x 102 CFU/ml. Species of Staphylococcus spp (50%), Bacilli spp. (16.7%) Streptococcus spp. (16.7%) and Micrococcus spp. (16.7%) are predominant bacteria contaminants of the beverage. Besides, fungi species of Aspergillus spp. (60%), Penicillium spp. (20%) and Rhizopus spp. (20%) were also isolated. The microbial load obtained exceeded the acceptable limit stipulated for dairy drinks. Based on the proximate and mineral contents of “Kunu-aya”, its rich essential contents can provide nutrients for human nutrition. Therefore, the production of this beverage under strict hygiene conditions will improve the microbiological quality and reduce the health risk associated with its consumption.

New species of the genus Rhodorhipha Laguerre, 2018 (Lepidoptera: Arctiini) from Peruvian Amazon

A new species Rhodorhipha dalyi sp. nov. from Peru (Tambopata river, Madre de Dios, Peru) is described and illustrated. The species is part of a complex of similar species related to R. subflammans (Rothschild).

Se describe e ilustra una nueva especie, Rhodorhipha dalyi sp. nov. de Perú (río Tambopata, Madre de Dios, Perú). La especie es parte de un complejo de especies similares relacionadas con R. subflammans (Rothschild).

Molecular characterization and functional analysis of scavenger receptor class B from black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon)

BACKGROUND: Scavenger receptor class B (SRB) is a multifunctional protein in animals that participates in physiological processes, including recognition of a wide range of ligands. Astaxanthin is a major carotenoid found in shrimp. However, the molecular mechanism of astaxanthin and SRB protein binding has not been reported. RESULTS: In the present study, a member of the SRB subfamily, named PmSRB, was identified from the transcriptome of black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon). The open reading frame of PmSRB was 1557 bp in length and encoded 518 amino acids. The structure of PmSRB included a putative transmembrane structure at the N-terminal region and a CD36 domain. Multiple sequence alignment indicated that the CD36 domain were conserved. Phylogenetic analysis showed four separate branches (SRA, SRB, SRC, and croquemort) in the phylogenetic tree and that PmSRB was clustered with SRB of Eriocheir sinensis. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction showed that the PmSRB gene was widely expressed in all tissues tested, with the highest expression level observed in the lymphoid organ and brain. Subcellular localization analysis revealed that PmSRB-GFP (green fluorescent protein) fusion proteins were predominantly localized in the cell membrane. The recombinant proteins of PmSRB showed binding activities against astaxanthin in vitro. CONCLUSIONS: PmSRB was identified and characterized in this study. It is firstly reported that PmSRB may take as an important mediator of astaxanthin uptake in shrimp.

Tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) as a potential phytoinsecticide: larvicidal activity of crude extracts on Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae)

@#Plants contain bioactive compounds and are constantly explored as safer alternatives to conventional insecticides. Despite numerous studies on many plants, information on the insecticidal potential of underutilised plants like tiger nut, Cyperus esculentus L., are scant, although their pharmacological potentials are well known. Hence, this study investigated the larvicidal potential of crude aqueous extracts of two C. esculentus varieties (black and yellow) on the mosquitoes Aedes aegypti (L.) and Culex quinquefasciatus (Say). Mosquito larvae were exposed to C. esculentus crude extracts using the larval bioassay technique of the World Health Organization. Differential larvicidal responses were observed in the test mosquitoes and extracts of Black Dried Tiger nuts (BDT) were more larvicidal than Yellow Dried Tiger nuts (YDT). Acute larval toxicity of the extracts was more pronounced on Cx. quinquefasciatus than Ae. aegypti. The results indicate the potential of C. esculentus (particularly BDT) as a source of mosquito bioinsecticide and merits further studies as a safer alternative to conventional insecticide-based vector control.

Dragon-tiger fighting needling therapy in treatment of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a randomized controlled trial / 中国针灸

OBJECTIVE@#To compare the clinical therapeutic effect on painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDPN) between dragon-tiger fighting needling and pregabalin capsules.@*METHODS@#A total of 60 patients with PDPN were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 30 cases in each one. On the base of treatment with routine anti-hyperglycaemic measures and nutritional neurotherapy, the dragon-tiger fighting needling was exerted at Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Yinlingquan (SP 9) and Xuehai (SP 10) in the observation group, once daily. Pregabalin capsules were prescribed for oral administration in the control group, 75 mg, twice a day. The treatment for 2 weeks was as one course and 2 courses of treatment were required in total. The score of visual analogue scale (VAS), the score of MOS item short form health survey (SF-36) and nerve conduction velocity before and after treatment were compared between the two groups. The clinical therapeutic effect was evaluated in the two groups.@*RESULTS@#After treatment, VAS score was reduced as compared with before treatment in the two groups (@*CONCLUSION@#The dragon-tiger fighting needling therapy relieves painful symptoms, improves the quality of life and increases nerve conduction velocity in the patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and the therapeutic effect is better than oral administration of pregabalin capsules.

Effect of Tiger Nut Meal on Some Sex Hormones and Sperm Cells in Androgen-induced Benign Prostate Hyperplasia in Adult Male Wistar Rats

Introduction:It is generally believed that Cyperus esculentus(tiger nut) has some fertility boosting effects. However, scientific validation of some of the fertility boosting potentials as well as the ameliorative effect of tiger nut on Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) is lacking. Objective:The aim of the project is to determine the effect of tiger nuts in reproductive function in rats induced with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH).Methods:A total of sixty (60) male rats weighing between 160 –200g were used in this study. They were divided into six groups of ten rats per group. Benign prostate hyperplasia was induced in three groups of the rats (as stated in methodology) with 30mg/kg sub-cutaneous injections of hormones containing dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and estradiol valerate dissolved in olive oil in the ratio of 10:1 (three times in a week, one day interval). Administration of tiger nut meal commenced immediately and lasted for two months. At the end of administration, assay of reproductive hormones (FSH, LH and Testosterone) was done. Comprehensive semenanalysis was also done including (count, motility & morphology) Results:The study showed that the induction of BPH resulted in a very significant reduction of FSH while the administration of the tiger nut meal did not show any significant effect on FSH(P>0.05). The same trend was also observed on the effect of the tiger nut meal on LH level. For testosterone, it was observed that after the initial decrease as a result of the induction of infertility, 20% tiger nut meal administration significantly increased the testosterone level to 2.10±0.06 ng/ml from 0.30±0.01 ng/ml in the infertility-induced group. The effect of tiger nut meal on semen analyses namely, normal sperm cells and sperm motility showed a significant increase (P<0.05) following the induction of infertility. The effect of the tiger nut meal on sperm morphological toxicities were also examined. Sperm abnormalities like sperm cells with twisted tails were examined.Conclusion:The administration of tiger nut significantly ameliorated the abnormalities and thus, restored the morphology of the sperm cells such that it can enhance fertility

Arctiini Leach, [1815] (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Arctiinae) of the Brazilian Amazon. V - Subtribes Arctiina Leach, [1815], Callimorphina Walker, [1865] and Spilosomina Seitz, 1910 / Arctiini Leach, [1815] (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Arctiinae) da Amazônia Brasileira. V - Subtribos Arctiina Leach, [1815], Callimorphina Walker, [1865] e Spilosomina Seitz, 1910

Abstract The Arctiina, Callimorphina and Spilosomina moths comprise 340 species in the neotropics. Here we provide a list of Arctiina, Callimorphina and Spilosomina species from the Brazilian Amazon. The list was produced from specimens deposited in the most important Brazilian collections and from literature data. We registered 17 species of Arctiina, two of Callimorphina and 16 of Spilosomina. The proportion of Brazilian Amazon Callimorphina (28.6%) and Arctiina (19.1%) in relation to Neotropical fauna were nearly to those found for other Arctiini subtribes in the Brazilian Amazon. However, the Spilosomina records were extremely low, corresponding to only 6.6% of the Neotropical species. Belém, Fonte Boa and Santarém were the municipalities with the highest number of registered species, with 14, 9 and 8, respectively. As this is the last article on the fauna of the Arctiini subtribes of the Brazilian Amazon, we summarize the main patterns observed for the tribe and identify the main knowledge gaps regarding this taxon.

Resumo As mariposas Arctiina, Callimorphina e Spilosomina totalizam 340 espécies na região Neotropical. Neste trabalho, nós apresentamos uma lista das espécies de Arctiina, Callimorphina e Spilosomina que ocorrem na Amazônia brasileira. A lista foi produzida através de observação de espécimes depositados nas mais importantes coleções brasileiras e também através de dados da literatura. Foram registradas 17 espécies de Arctiina, duas de Callimorphina e 16 de Spilosomina. A proporção de Callimorphina (28,6%) e Arctiina (19,1%) em relação à fauna neotropical foi semelhante à encontrada para as outras subtribos de Arctiini da Amazônia brasileira. No entanto, os registros de Spilosomina foram extremamente baixos, correspondendo a apenas 6,6% das espécies neotropicais. Belém, Fonte Boa e Santarém foram os municípios com maior número de espécies registradas, com 14, 9 e 8, respectivamente. Como este é o último artigo sobre a fauna das subtribos de Arctiini da Amazônia brasileira, nós resumimos os principais padrões observados para a tribo e identificamos as principais lacunas de conhecimento sobre esse táxon.

Modern Naturalistic Enclosures: Comparatively an Enhanced Management Practice of Captive Felids in the Zoological Park

Due to the expansion of human population, threat for existence of all wild animals is gradually increasing. They are driven to exist in smaller areas and in the worst case scenario extinction. Zoos are being encouraged to improve the animal’s physical and social surroundings. In this study, the modern naturalistic enrichment introduced to large felids tiger, lion and leopard at Gandhi Zoological Park, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, was studied. The study has envisaged evaluating if the modern naturalistic enclosures could increase activity levels and how the felids opted to these enclosure. The enclosures were divided into menageries and natural enrichment, which had a varying degree of opportunities for the animals to climb, hide and rest above ground level. The environmental enrichment effects on the proportion of time spent engaging in active behaviors and stereotypic pacing in the large felids were compared and recorded using instantaneous scan sampling. The results of this study revealed clearly that large felids kept in more natural and complex enclosures performed less stereotypic pacing (unnatural behavior), and more exploratory (natural) behaviour than those housed in less natural enclosures reducing the stress level in captive tigers will enhance the animals’ overall physical and psychological well being, which will in turn increase the success of captive breeding programs. Furthermore, these results suggest that captive tigers should be housed in large enclosures containing natural substrate and vegetation, water pools, ample shade, a variety of resting locations and enrichment items

Discussion on opposing needling combined with dragon-tiger fighting needling for chronic pelvic inflammation / 中国针灸

Opposing needling is an acupoint selection method of acupuncture recorded in ('). And the first record of dragon-tiger fighting needling is found in the (), it is a compound reinforcing and reducing manipulation of tonification-purgation method. Both of them are widely used in the treatment of pain syndrome, which are mainly for nerve system and musculoskeletal diseases and seldom for gynecological diseases. By analyzing the pathogenic characteristics of chronic pelvic inflammation, the clinical application of opposing needling combined with dragon-tiger fighting needling for chronic pelvic inflammation is expounded based on the theory of treating different diseases with the same treatment in TCM.

Effect of artificial tiger bone powder on functional recovery of brittle fracture / 中国综合临床

Objective To investigate the auxiliary effect of artificial tiger bone powder on the fragile fracture healing and functional recovery.Methods From June 2014 to June 2015,64 patients with fragile fracture in the second Hospital of Tangshan were randomly divided into treatment and control groups,32 cases in each group.All the selected patients were given routine treatment of fracture.The treatment group was given artificial tiger bone powder,while the control group was given vitamin D and calcium carbonate.The clinical fracture healing time of the selected patients were recorded.At the beginning and 3,6 months after treatment,the Barthel Index ( BI) and functional independent measure ( FIM) were recorded.Results There was no significant difference in general condition, BI score and FIM score between the two groups before treatment.At the 3rd and 6th month after treatment,the BI scores were(( 65.74 ± 7.94 ),( 76.05 ±8.07 ) value),and FIM scores were(( 76.61± 9.08),(( 87.91 ± 6.76) valu)],those in the treatment group were higher than those in the control group( BI:( 61.12 ± 8.67), ( 71.25 ± 8.32) value and FIM:(71.03±9.34),(79.01±7.32) value),( P＜0.05).The the fracture healing time in the treatment group was shorter((12.78±2.09) weeks) than that in the control group((13.94± 2.32) weeks),( t＝2.101,P＜0.05).Conclusion Artificial tiger bone powder can shorten the healing time of fracture, which has auxiliary effect on the healing of fragile fracture.It can promote the functional recovery of fragile fracture patients,and improve their life and activity.

Arctiini Leach, [1815] (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Arctiinae) of the Brazilian Amazon. IV - Subtribe Euchromiina Butler, 1876 / Arctiini Leach, [1815] (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Arctiinae) da Amazônia Brasileira. IV - Subtribo Euchromiina Butler, 1876

Abstract: The Euchromiina moths comprise 735 species in the neotropics. Here we provide a list of Euchromiina species from the Brazilian Amazon. The list was produced from specimens deposited in the most important Brazilian collections and from literature data. Nearly 30% (219) of the neotropics Euchromiina species were recorded, including 13 new occurrences for the Brazilian Amazon. Santarém and Belém were the municipalities with the highest number of species records, with 96 and 74, respectively. Although the number of Euchromiina records is high in the Amazon, this value is underestimated because the fauna was never sampled in the vast majority of the biome. This is a worrying scenario because the Amazon has the world highest absolute rate of forest reduction. In order to suggest efficient conservation policies for the Amazon Arctiinae fauna, it is urgent to intensify the sampling effort in this biome.

Resumo: As mariposas Euchromiina compreendem 735 espécies na região Neotropical. Neste trabalho, nós apresentamos uma lista das espécies de Euchromiina que ocorrem na Amazônia brasileira. A lista foi produzida através de observação de espécimes depositados nas mais importantes coleções brasileiras e também através de dados da literatura. Aproximadamente 30% (219) das espécies de Euchromiina que ocorrem na região Neotropical foram registradas, incluindo 13 novas ocorrências para a Amazônia brasileira. Santarém e Belém foram os municípios com maior número de espécies registradas, com 96 e 74, respectivamente. Embora o número de registros de Euchromiina seja considerado alto na Amazônia, este valor é subestimado visto que a fauna nunca foi amostrada na imensa maioria do bioma. Este cenário é preocupante, pois a Amazônia possui a maior taxa absoluta de redução florestal do mundo. A fim de podermos sugerir políticas de conservação eficientes para a fauna de Arctiinae da Amazônia, é urgente que se intensifique o esforço de coleta neste bioma.

Arctiini Leach, [1815] (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Arctiinae) of the Brazilian Amazon. III - Subtribe Ctenuchina Kirby, 1837 / Arctiini Leach, [1815] (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Arctiinae) da Amazônia Brasileira. III - Subtribo Ctenuchina Kirby, 1837

Abstract: The Ctenuchina moths comprise 874 New World species. Here we provide a list of Ctenuchina species from the Brazilian Amazon. The list was produced from specimens deposited in the most important Brazilian collections and from literature data. Nearly 31% (273) of the New World Ctenuchina species were recorded, including 28 new occurrences for the Brazilian Amazon. Santarém and Belém were the municipalities with the highest number of species records, with 139 and 88, respectively. The high number of Ctenuchina records in the Amazon is underestimated because this subtribe has never been sampled in the vast majority of the biome. This is a worrying scenario because the Amazon has the world highest absolute rate of forest reduction. To suggest efficient conservation policies for the Arctiinae fauna of Amazon, it is urgent to intensify the sampling effort in this biome.

Resumo: As mariposas Ctenuchina compreendem 874 espécies no Novo Mundo. Neste trabalho, nós apresentamos uma lista das espécies de Ctenuchina que ocorrem na Amazônia brasileira. A lista foi produzida através de observação de espécimes depositados nas mais importantes coleções brasileiras e também através de dados da literatura. Aproximadamente 31% (273) das espécies de Ctenuchina que ocorrem no Novo Mundo foram registradas, incluindo 28 novas ocorrências para a Amazônia brasileira. Santarém e Belém foram os municípios com maior número de espécies registradas, com 139 e 88, respectivamente. Embora o número de registros de Ctenuchina seja considerado alto na Amazônia, este valor é subestimado visto que a fauna nunca foi amostrada na imensa maioria do bioma. Este cenário é preocupante, pois a Amazônia possui a maior taxa absoluta de redução florestal do mundo. A fim de podermos sugerir políticas de conservação eficientes para a fauna de Arctiinae da Amazônia, é urgente que se intensifique o esforço de coleta neste bioma.

The predator Coenosia Attenuata Stein (Diptera, Muscidae) on cultivated plants from Brazil

ABSTRACT Coenosia attenuata Stein (1903) is a predatory fly that is commonly found in greenhouses and open fields preying on whiteflies, leafminers, psocopterans and other insects. The species is widespread in the Old World and its distribution has expanded in recent times to Neotropical countries including Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Peru. We report here for the first time the presence of C. attenuata in Brazil, occurring in different sites in the State of Ceará (Northeastern Brazil). Expansion of the distribution range of this muscid to the eastern parts of South America opens up the possibility of applying the beneficial predator as a biological control agent for protected crops of the region.

Effect of 5F TigerⅠcatheter shaping technique in complex coronary angiography / 中华心血管病杂志

Objective@#To observe the effect of 5 F Tiger Ⅰ catheter shaping technique in complex coronary angiography.@*Methods@#This study was a single-center, single-blind, randomized, parallel controlled trial and subjects were consecutively enrolled if the first coronary angiography could not be completed by 5 F Tiger Ⅰ catheterization at our department from January 2016 to June 2017 (n=159). The subjects were divided into 2 groups using a random number table method: 79 patients in the control group, and 6 F Judkins and Amplatz catheters were used to perform coronary angiography through the radial artery; 80 patients in the experimental group, and 5 F Tiger Ⅰ shaping technique were used to perform coronary angiography through the radial artery. The reasons of complex coronary angiography were divided into 3 categories: class A referred the abnormal origin of left and right coronary arteries;class B referred left or right coronary artery opening higher or lower than conventional openings or opening downwards and upwards; class C referred the ascending aorta abnormalities (longer, wider, or shorter and thinner). Coronary angiography and operative complications were compared between the 2 groups.@*Results@#X-ray exposure time of coronary angiography ((4.17±1.67) min vs. (4.78±1.51) min, P=0.017), X-ray dose (230 (175, 275) mGy vs. 267 (230, 321) mGy, P<0.001), contrast agent dose ((54.6±8.2) ml vs. (61.8±7.9) ml, P=0.001), operative time (21.6 (18.9, 25.4) min vs. 26.8 (23.4, 31.4) min, P<0.001), and number of catheters used (1.30±0.56 vs. 2.47±0.57, P=0.001) were all less in experimental group than in the control group. There was no significant difference in success rate of the coronary angiography between the experimental group and the control group(97.5% (78/80) vs. 98.7% (78/79), P=0.567). There was no significant difference in the incidence of radial artery spasm (2.5% (2/80) vs. 5.1% (4/79), P=0.396) and coronary artery spasm (1.3% (1/80) vs. 3.8% (3/79), P=0.639). In class A and C subjects, X-ray exposure time, X-ray dose, and operation time were similar between the experimental and control groups (all P>0.05), while the number of catheters used was less in the experimental group than in the control group (P<0.01). In the class C subjects, dose of contrast agent used was significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group (P=0.001). In theclass B subjects, the X-ray dose, contrast agent dose, operation time, and number of catheters used were all less in the experimental group than in the control group (all P<0.01), and there was no significant difference in X-ray exposure time between the 2 groups (P=0.192).@*Conclusion@#For complex coronary angiography, the imaging success rate and safety of the 5 F Tiger Ⅰshaping catheter is comparable to that of 6 F Judkins and Amplatz catheters.

Molecular cloning, characterization and expression analysis of a novel PDRG1 gene from black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon)

Abstract P53 And DNA Damage-Regulated Gene 1 (PDRG1) is a novel gene which plays an important role in chaperone-mediated protein folding. In the present study, the full-length complementary DNA (cDNA) sequence of the PDRG1 gene from Penaeus monodon (PmPDRG1) was cloned by the rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RACE) method. The cDNA of PmPDRG1 spans 1,613 bp, interrupted by only one short intron, and encodes a protein of 136 amino acids with calculated molecular weight of 15.49 kDa. The temporal expression profile of PmPDRG1 in different tissues and in different developmental stages of the ovary was investigated by real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR). An RNA interference (RNAi) experiment was performed to study the relationship between P. monodon p53 (Pmp53) and PmPDRG1, and the results showed that the relative expression level of PmPDRG1 mRNA was notably up-regulated from 12 h to 96 h after Pmp53 was silenced both in ovary and hepatopancreas. To further explore the role of PmPDRG1 in ovarian development, dopamine (DA) and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)-injected shrimps were analyzed by RT-qPCR, indicating that PmPDRG1 may be involved in the regulation of ovarian development of P. monodon.

Effect of artificial tiger bone powder in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis / 中国基层医药

Objective To investigate the therapeutic effect of artificial tiger bone powder on osteoporosis.Methods The postmenopausal women with osteoporosis were randomly divided into treatment group and control group,31 cases in each group.The treatment group orally received artificial tiger bone powder,the control group orally received Caltrate D.At the beginning and 3,6 months after treatment,European health index (EQ-5D),Barthel index (BI) and Faces Pain Scale-Revised (FPS-R) were used to evaluate the curative effect.Results There were no significant differences in EQ-5D,BI and FPS-R between the two groups at the beginning of treatment.At 3,6 months after treatment,EQ-5D of the two groups were (0.83 ± 0.09) points vs.(0.77 ± 0.08) points,(0.89 ± 0.07) points vs.(0.84 ± 0.08) points;BI were (74.61 ± 8.39) points vs.(70.07 ± 8.51) points,(77.24 ± 7.15) points vs.(73.31 ±7.41) points;FPS-R were (3.14 ± 1.06) points vs.(3.79 ± 1.12) points,(2.31 ± 0.92) points vs.(2.98 ±0.87) points,which in the treatment group were better than those in the control group (t =2.774,2.619,2.115,2.125,2.347,2.946,all P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Artificial tiger bone powder can relieve pain in postmenopausal osteoporosis patients,improve the patients' ability and improve their quality of life.And artificial tiger bone powder can effectively treat postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Therapeutic Observation of Dragon-tiger Contending Needling at Xi-cleft Points plus Electroacupuncture for Postherpetic Neuralgia / 上海针灸杂志

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of dragon-tiger contending needling at Xi-cleft points plus electroacupuncture in treating postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).Method Seventy PHN patients were randomized into a treatment group of 36 cases and a control group of 34 cases. The treatment group was intervened by dragon-tiger contending needling at Xi-cleft points plus electroacupuncture, while the control group was treated with electroacupuncture alone. In the 4-week treatment, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores right before and after the 1st, 2nd, 6th, 9th and 12th treatment sessions were recorded, “the maximum pain intensity since the last treatment session” and “real-time analgesic effect” were observed, and the total therapeutic efficacy was also evaluated.Result The real-time analgesic effects right after the 1st, 2nd and 6th treatments in the treatment group were significantly better than those in the control group (P<0.05). The “maximum pain intensities since the last treatment session” prior to the 2nd, 6th, 9th, and 12th treatment sessions were significantly different from the pain intensity before the intervention in the two groups (P<0.05). The “maximum pain intensities since the last treatment session” prior to the 6th, 9th, and 12th treatment sessions were significantly different from those in the control group (P<0.05). The total effective rate and recovery plus markedly-effective rate were respectively 97.2% and 77.8% in the treatment group, versus 91.2% and 59.2% in the control group. There was a statistically significant difference in the recovery plus markedly-effective rate between the two groups (P<0.05).Conclusion Dragon-tiger contending needling at Xi-cleft points plus electro- acupuncture is an effective approach in treating PHN; it acts efficiently and can produce a satisfactory real-time analgesic effect.

ZHANG Xichun's Clinical Experience on Using White Tiger and Ginseng Soup / 浙江中医药大学学报

[Objective] To summarize ZHANG Xichun's clinical experience on using white tiger and ginseng soup.[Methods] Put ZHANG Xichun's document in order to analyze the effect of ginseng in this part, the treatment of disease should be added in the conditions of the white tiger soup, in the attention to details. [Results] He studied and researched the Shan Han Lun, in combination with his own experience, thought that the ginseng added into the white tiger soup, not only sweating or emesis or purgation, bus also feeble pulse. Should be taken into account the composite factors such as age and physical etc. And must join ginseng in the post partum. Put forward the theory of the Shaoyin of febrile disease. Breaking the postpartum avoid is used for cold. Remove the heat of Yangming to treat lung disease. Treat the febrile disease of pregnancy. He also thought Yangming and feeble pulse should use white tiger and ginseng soup to treat the pulse, then to purge. He was carefully to ask patients'illness. He combined symptoms with pulse condition, comprehensive analysis to both pulse manifestation and symptoms, paid attention to decocting medicine and taking medicine also. [Conclusion] White tiger and ginseng soup mostly treats the cold or warm into the Yangming disease. The basic pathogenesis is the heat in Yangming. Break the cold attack, warm disease from those. To promote the clinical application of white tiger and ginseng soup, through the clinical details in order to improve curative effect, significant contribution to the clinical application of white tiger and ginseng soup.

Registro adicional de Langea euprosopides (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) para el Perú / Additional record of Langea euprosopides (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) for Peru Abdhiel Arnaldo

Se registra un nuevo espécimen de Langea euprosopides W. Horn, 1901 en la región Cusco (Perú). El género Langea W. Horn contiene tres especies. Debido a la falta de observaciones de miembros de este género en su ambiente natural, se desconocen sus hábitos, ciclo biológico y sus estadios de ciclo de vida. El género es aparentemente endémico del Perú. Se presentan algunos datos sobre el posible sustrato de captura y un mapa de distribución de la especie en el Perú.

A new specimen of Langea euprosopides W. Horn, 1901 is recorded from the Cusco region of Perú. The genus Langea W. Horn presently contains three species. Due to a lack of observations of members of this genus in the wild, its habits, natural history and life cycle stages are unknown. The genus is apparently endemic to Perú. Some data on the likely capture substrate and a distribution map of the species in Perú are presented