The protective effects of Trolox on the inhibition of negative gravitaxis in Euglena gracilis exposed to 200 Gy 60Co gamma-rays were examined using different concentrations (1, 10 and 100 microM). The orientation precision of the negative gravitaxis was quantified using the r-value. A significant decrease in the r-value was observed in gamma-irradiated samples (0.18+/-0.03) compared to those of...

Exercise-induced vessel changes modulate arterial pressure (AP) in male spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is important for angiogenesis of skeletal muscle. The present study evaluated the time course of VEGF and angiogenesis after short- and long-term exercise training of female SHR and Wistar Kyoto (WKY) rats, 8-9 weeks (200-250 g). Rats were allo...

PURPOSE This study was designed to assess the efficacy of gracilis muscle transposition in repairing rectovaginal and rectourethral fistulas. METHODS Data were retrieved from a retrospective chart review of patients who underwent gracilis muscle transposition for fistulas between the rectum and urethra/vagina. All patients had fecal diversion as a preliminary or concurrent step to fistula rep...

a stick, and henceforth limps about wondering what has happened. In this case the Plantaris has given way generally at the junction of the muscle with its tendon ; the contraction of the Soleus and the Gastrocnemius being the associated strong muscles which have caused the trouble. The junction of the muscle and its tendon is the weakest point of the Plantaris. Cricket Leg.?This disability is c...

To the Editor—We have read with great interest the article by Zmora et al. concerning gracilis muscle interposition for surgical repair of a rectovaginal or rectourethral fistula. In the past, several techniques have been described for the treatment of these fistulas, often with rather disappointing results. It has been suggested that interposition of healthy, well-vascularized tissue may be th...