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    ELAV mediates 3' UTR extension in the Drosophila nervous system

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    Post-transcriptional gene regulation is prevalent in the nervous system, where multiple tiers of regulatory complexity contributeto the development and function of highly specialized cell types. Whole-genome studies in Drosophila have identified several hundred genes containing long 3′ extensions in neural tissues. We show that ELAV (embryonic-lethalabnormal visual system) is a key mediator of these neural-specific extensions. Misexpression of ELAV results in the ectopicsynthesis of long messenger RNAs (mRNAs) in transgenic embryos. RNA immunoprecipitation assays suggest that ELAV directlybinds the proximal polyadenylation signals of many target mRNAs. Finally, ELAV is sufficient to suppress 3′ end formationat a strong polyadenylation signal when tethered to a synthetic RNA. We propose that this mechanism for coordinating 3′ UTRextension may be generally used in a variety of cellular processes

    A Comparison of the Ovulation Method With the CUE Ovulation Predictor in Determining the Fertile Period

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    The purpose of this study was to compare the CUE Ovulation Predictor with the ovulation method in determining the fertile period. Eleven regularly ovulating women measured their salivary and vaginal electrical resistance (ER) with the CUE, observed their cervical-vaginal mucus, and measured their urine for a luteinizing hormone (LH) surge on a daily basis. Data from 21 menstrual cycles showed no statistical difference (T= 0.33, p= 0.63) between the CUE fertile period, which ranged from 5 to 10 days (mean = 6.7 days, SD = 1.6), and the fertile period of the ovulation method, which ranged from 4 to 9 days (mean = 6.5 days, SD = 2.0). The CUE has potential as an adjunctive device in the learning and use of natural family planning methods

    THE EFFECTS ON STRENGTH, POWER, AND GENU VALGUM FOLLOWING A FIVE WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM WITH WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION

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    Human movements are controlled by the motor and sensory command centers of the body, and evidence indicates that voluntary activation of muscles is limited in force, power, and strength production (Ronnestad, 2004). The increase of motor unit activation through whole-body vibration (WBV) allows the muscles to contract and relax at a higher rate utilizing more muscle fibers to enhance athletic performance. The purpose is to examine the effects on strength, power, and genu valgum angle following a five week resistance training program either with or without whole-body vibration

    Impaired endothelial function of the retinal vasculature in hypertensive patients

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    <p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> Arterial hypertension constitutes a central factor in the pathogenesis of stroke. We examined endothelial function of the retinal vasculature as a model of the cerebral circulation.</p> <p><b>Methods:</b> Thirty-eight young subjects (19 hypertensive and 19 normotensive) were treated with the AT1-receptor blocker candesartan cilexetil and placebo, each over 7 days. Retinal capillary flow and blood flow velocity in the central retinal artery were assessed with scanning laser Doppler flowmetry and pulsed Doppler ultrasound, respectively. NG-monomethyl-L-arginine (L-NMMA) was infused to inhibit nitric oxide (NO) synthesis. Diffuse luminance flicker was applied to stimulate NO release.</p> <p><b>Results:</b> In normotensive subjects, L-NMMA decreased retinal capillary flow by 8.2%±13% (P<0.05) and flickering light increased mean blood flow velocity in the central retinal artery by 19%±29% (P<0.01). In contrast, no significant change to these provocative tests was seen in hypertensive subjects. Treatment with candesartan cilexetil restored a normal pattern of reactivity in retinal capillaries (L-NMMA: decrease in perfusion by 10%±17%, P<0.05) and the central retinal artery (flicker: increase in mean blood flow velocity by 42%±31%, P<0.001) in hypertensive patients.</p> <p><b>Conclusions:</b> Endothelial function of the retinal vasculature is impaired in early essential hypertension but can be improved by AT1-receptor blockade.</p&gt

    THE EFFECTS OF ACUTE WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION ON MAXIMAL COUNTERMOVEMENT VERTICAL JUMP IN RECREATIONALLY ACTIVE MALES AND FEMALES

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    Performance is a key factor in any type of training and competition, and even the smallest improvement can have a profound effect on the overall outcome. Some studies have shown that acute whole body vibration elicits a rapid increase in intra-muscular temperature and muscle contraction, thereby enhancing power, strength, and overall performance in the short-term (Cochrane, Stannard, Firth, & Rittweger, 2010). The purpose of this study was to examine the acute effects of three sets of 30 second body weight squats with and without whole-body vibration on maximal countermovement vertical jump in recreationally active males and females

    A COMPARISON OF LOWER BODY ANGLES BETWEEN FREE HIGH PULLS AND A FIXED HIGH PULL APPARATUS

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    The majority of strength and conditioning programs for athletes are based on the Olympic lifting exercises. Olympic lifts generate explosive power through the lower body (Armstrong, 1993). There appears to be a relationship between resistance training exercises and bar path kinematics (Souza, Schimada, & Koontz, 2002). The resistance training program at the university used in this study had a piece of equipment called the Cormax ® Smith Machine Plus. The Cormax® Smith Machine Plus utilizes a barbell that is set in tracks which does not allow any horizontal bar movement. It also has a piston system that allows the athlete to throw and release the barbell. The pistons support the barbell and allows it to slowly drop back to the starting postion. The researchers were interested if the technique using this piece of equipment would be similar to the technique that is used with free weight high pulls. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the lower body joint kinematics between the two methods of completing a high pull

    A newly developed tool for intra-tracheal temperature and humidity assessment in laryngectomized individuals: the Airway Climate Explorer (ACE)

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    The aim of this study is to develop a postlaryngectomy airway climate explorer (ACE) for assessment of intratracheal temperature and humidity and of influence of heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs). Engineering goals were within-device condensation prevention and fast response time characteristics. The ACE consists of a small diameter, heated air-sampling catheter connected to a heated sensor house, containing a humidity sensor. Air is sucked through the catheter by a controlled-flow pump. Validation was performed in a climate chamber using a calibrated reference sensor and in a two-flow system. Additionally, the analyser was tested in vivo. Over the clinically relevant range of humidity values (5–42 mg H2O/l air) the sensor output highly correlates with the reference sensor readings (R2 > 0.99). The 1–1/e response times are all <0.5 s. A first in vivo pilot measurement was successful. The newly developed, verified, fast-responding ACE is suitable for postlaryngectomy airway climate assessment
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