BACKGROUND The iliacus muscle is proposed as a new solution for coverage of small to medium defects where either a bulky flap or conspicuous donor sites are undesirable. METHODS Dissection and Microfil studies were performed on fresh cadavers to define the gross and microvascular anatomy of the muscle. Live evaluation of the muscle was performed in combination with multiple iliac crest free t...

The effects of chylomicron remnants on cytoplasmic lipid loading and cell viability were assessed in cultures of human monocyte-derived macrophages and rabbit arterial smooth muscle cells. At a cholesterol concentration of 150 microg/ml, chylomicron remnants induced substantial cytoplasmic lipid loading of macrophages, but not of smooth muscle cells, within 6 h of exposure. Chylomicron remnants...

effect of dietary free l-lysine on growth, food intake, and muscle composition of beluga juveniles were investigated over 6 weeks. control diet lysine content was 2.1% of dry matter (4.4% of dietary protein). three experimental diets were prepared by adding lysine (0.5, 1 and 1.5%) to control diet to obtain diets containing 2.6, 3.1 and 3.6% of dry matter lysine (corresponding to 5.5, 6.6 and 7...

Restoration of upper extremity function poses a unique surgical challenge. With considerations ranging from ensuring appropriate skeletal support and musculotendinous ligamentous anatomy, restoring adequate vascularity innervation, providing sufficient soft tissue coverage, injuries present diverse range reconstructive problems. Recent history has been marked by an expansion novel techniques fo...

background and objectives: sarcopenia is explained as the loss of muscle strength and muscle mass with aging‚ and is one of the major risk factors for metabolic diseases. cross-sectional studies demonstrate that vitamin d is associated with sarcopenia in both men and women. the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of vitamin d supplement consumption on muscle strength, muscle functio...