A comparison of secondary palate development with different in vitro techniques

1975 ◽  
Vol 181 (4) ◽  
pp. 711-723 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary R. Smiley ◽  
William E. Koch
Keyword(s):  
Palate Development ◽  
In Vitro Techniques ◽  
Secondary Palate

Autoradiographic study of macromolecular synthesis in the fusion epithelium of the developing rat primary palate in vitro

Development ◽  
1979 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 145-154
Author(s):  
Alvaro A. Figueroa ◽  
Robert M. Pratt
Keyword(s):  
Autoradiographic Study ◽  
Whole Embryo Culture ◽  
Glycoprotein Synthesis ◽  
Palate Development ◽  
Molecular Events ◽  
Secondary Palate ◽  
Primary Palate ◽  
Epithelial Fusion ◽  
Developing Rat

The facial processes involved in primary palate formation undergo epithelial fusion in a manner morphologically analogous to that observed during secondary palate formation. We have used whole embryo culture to analyze the synthesis of macromolecules (DNA, protein, glycoprotein) in the primary palate, based on the incorporation of various labeled precursors. The results of this study demonstrate that changes in the synthesis of macromolecules occur during the fusion of the facial processes, which resemble those previously reported to occur during secondary palate development. These changes include cessation of DNA synthesis in cells in a restricted zone of the epithelium, concomitant with maintenance of glycoprotein synthesis. These findings indicate that the molecular events underlying the development of the primary and secondary palate may be similar.

Fine Structure of Mouse Secondary Palate Development In Vitro

1971 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
pp. 1671-1677 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary R. Smiley ◽  
William E. Koch
Keyword(s):  
Fine Structure ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Palate Development ◽  
Secondary Palate ◽  
Palatal Development ◽  
Development In Vitro

Organ cultured homotypic palatal processes were studied with an electron microscope. Stages in the formation and breakdown of the midline epithelial seam through mesenchymal fusion are proposed to aid in studies of this aspect of secondary palatal development. In vitro palatal formation is similar to that observed in vivo.

Morphometrical estimation of fetal heart growth at different gestational ages by In vivo and In vitro techniques

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 491-494
Author(s):  
Dr. Haritha Kumari Nimmagadda ◽  
◽  
Pooja Pant Pooja Pant ◽  
Rajeev Mukhia ◽  
Dr. Aruna Mukherjee
Keyword(s):  
Fetal Heart ◽  
In Vitro Techniques

Role of 4-O Galloylchlorogenic Acid in Lung Cancer- An Insilico Approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaynthy C. ◽  
N. Premjanu ◽  
Abhinav Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
In Silico ◽  
Computational Study ◽  
Regulation Mechanism ◽  
Down Regulation ◽  
Fruit Extract ◽  
In Vitro Techniques ◽  
Discovery Studio

Cancer is a major disease with millions of patients diagnosed each year with high mortality around the world. Various studies are still going on to study the further mechanisms and pathways of the cancer cell proliferation. Fucosylation is one of the most important oligosaccharide modifications involved in cancer and inflammation. In cancer development increased core fucosylation by FUT8 play an important role in cell proliferation. Down regulation of FUT8 expression may help cure lung cancer. Therefore the computational study based on the down regulation mechanism of FUT8 was mechanised. Sapota fruit extract, containing 4-Ogalloylchlorogenic acid was used as the inhibitor against FUT-8 as target and docking was performed using in-silico tool, Accelrys Discovery Studio. There were several conformations of the docked result, and conformation 1 showed 80% dock score between the ligand and the target. Further the amino acids of the inhibitor involved in docking were studied using another tool, Ligplot. Thus, in-silico analysis based on drug designing parameters shows that the fruit extract can be studied further using in-vitro techniques to know its pharmacokinetics.

In Vitro Screening of Azalea for Resistance to Azalea Lace Bug

HortScience ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 506b-506
Author(s):  
Carol D. Robacker ◽  
S.K. Braman
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Damage ◽  
In Vitro Screening ◽  
Screening Assay ◽  
Delaware Valley ◽  
In Vitro Techniques ◽  
Culture Tube ◽  
Lace Bug ◽  
Lace Bugs ◽  
Laboratory Bioassays

Azalea lace bug (Stephanitis pyrioides) is the most serious pest on azalea. Results of laboratory bioassays and field evaluations of 17 deciduous azalea taxa have identified three resistant taxa: R. canescens, R. periclymenoides, and R. prunifolium. Highly susceptible taxa are `Buttercup', `My Mary', R. oblongifolium, and the evergreen cultivar `Delaware Valley White'. To determine whether in vitro techniques would have potential value in screening or selecting for resistance, or for the identification of morphological or chemical factors related to resistance, an in-vitro screening assay was developed. In-vitro shoot proliferation was obtained using the medium and procedures of Economou and Read (1984). Shoots used in the bioassays were grown in culture tubes. Two assays were developed: one for nymphs and one for adult lace bugs. To assay for resistance to nymphs, `Delaware Valley White' leaves containing lace bug eggs were disinfested with 70% alcohol and 20% commercial bleach, and incubated in sterile petri plates with moistened filter paper until the nymphs hatched. Five nymphs were placed in each culture tube, and cultures were incubated for about 2 weeks, or until adults were observed. To assay for resistance to adults, five female lace bugs were placed in each culture tube and allowed to feed for 5 days. Data collected on survival and leaf damage was generally supportive of laboratory bioassays and field results. Adult lace bugs had a low rate of survival on resistant taxa. Survival of nymphs was somewhat reduced on resistant taxa.

Hemostatic wound dressings: Predicting their effects by in vitro tests

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (9) ◽  
pp. 1285-1297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cornelia Wiegand ◽  
Martin Abel ◽  
Uta-Christina Hipler ◽  
Peter Elsner ◽  
Michael Zieger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Clot ◽  
Wound Dressings ◽  
In Vitro Tests ◽  
Regenerated Cellulose ◽  
Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose ◽  
Inflammatory Reactions ◽  
In Vitro Techniques ◽  
Cotton Gauze

Background Application of controlled in vitro techniques can be used as a screening tool for the development of new hemostatic agents allowing quantitative assessment of overall hemostatic potential. Materials and methods Several tests were selected to evaluate the efficacy of cotton gauze, collagen, and oxidized regenerated cellulose for enhancing blood clotting, coagulation, and platelet activation. Results Visual inspection of dressings after blood contact proved the formation of blood clots. Scanning electron microscopy demonstrated the adsorption of blood cells and plasma proteins. Significantly enhanced blood clot formation was observed for collagen together with β-thromboglobulin increase and platelet count reduction. Oxidized regenerated cellulose demonstrated slower clotting rates not yielding any thrombin generation; yet, led to significantly increased thrombin-anti-thrombin-III complex levels compared to the other dressings. As hemostyptica ought to function without triggering any adverse events, induction of hemolysis, instigation of inflammatory reactions, and initiation of the innate complement system were also tested. Here, cotton gauze provoked high PMN elastase and elevated SC5b-9 concentrations. Conclusions A range of tests for desired and undesired effects of materials need to be combined to gain some degree of predictability of the in vivo situation. Collagen-based dressings demonstrated the highest hemostyptic properties with lowest adverse reactions whereas gauze did not induce high coagulation activation but rather activated leukocytes and complement.

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