Biosystematic Studies on the Genus Hemerocallis (Liliaceae) : II. Variation in Gross Morphology of the H. fulva Complex with Special Reference to the Identity of H. fulva v. longituba and v. disticha

Hemerocallis fulva sensu lato is known to be an exceedingly polymorphic species. In a recent taxonomic revision of the genus Hemerocallis in Japan and its neighbouring regions, Matsuoka and Hotta (1966) distinguished primarily by gross morphology, the following seven infraspecific taxa in the H. fulva complex: H. fulva L. v. fulva : v. Kwanso Regel ; v. sempervirP-ns (Araki) H. Hotta : v. littorea (Makino) M. Hotta ; v. longituba (Miq.) Maxim. ; v. disticha (Donn) M. Hotta ; and v. paucijlora M. Hotta & Matsuoka. However, there are still considerable discre· pancies in the taxonomic concept and treatment of this complex group. It has not been resolved, for example, whether or not several native Japanese taxa now referred to the H. fulva complex, such as v. disticha, v. longituba, etc. in the sense of Matsuoka and Hotta (1. c. ) should be referred to the same taxonomic group as the continental taxon, H. fulva v. fulva. This latter group also includes the double-flowered taxon, v. Kwanso which is widely distributed over the Japanese Islands excepting northern Hokkaido (cf. Ohwi, 1953, 1965; Kitamura et al., 1967).This paper particularly attempts to draw attention to the taxonomical identity of two native Japanese taxa, H. fulva v. longituba and v. disticha. In the present study; the variabilities of the plants, referred to the following four taxa of this complex, i. e., v. fulva, v. Kwanso, v. disticha, and v. longituba, are analyzed and compared, and their taxonomic status briefly discussed

Bulge- and Basal Layer-Specific Expression of Fibroblast Growth Factor-13 (FHF-2) in Mouse Skin

A variety of polypeptide growth factors are involved in the dynamic maintenance of the skin and hair. Here, we demonstrate the presence of high levels of fibroblast growth factor (FGF)-13 in the bulge region of hair follicles. Using real-time PCR, we found that expression of FGF-13 mRNA is comparable to, or higher than, that of other FGF known to regulate hair growth and wound healing. To gain additional insight into the function of FGF-13, we evaluated its distribution using in situ hybridization and immunohistochemical staining. Unlike other FGF, the distribution of FGF-13 mRNA and protein in adult mice was mainly restricted to cells in the bulge region of hair follicles, although lower levels were detected with less frequency in keratinocytes in the basal layer of the epidermis. FGF-13 protein was detectable in the bulge region throughout the hair growth cycle, but its distribution was especially wide during telogen and early anagen. During hair follicle morphogenesis in newborn mice, FGF-13 protein was first detected in the bulge region and basal layer keratinocytes 3 d after birth. These findings suggest that FGF-13 may play a role in regulating the function of cells in the bulge region and basal layer of the epidermis

Copper-deficiency anemia after esophagectomy: A pitfall of postoperative enteral nutrition through jejunostomy

AbstractINTRODUCTIONCopper deficiency leads to functional disorders of hematopoiesis and neurological system. There have been some reports of copper deficiency occurring to the patients on enteral nutrition through a jejunostomy in long-term-care hospitals. However, it is extremely rare to find patients with copper deficiency several months after esophagectomy, regardless of enteral nutrition through the jejunostomy. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report of a patient who experienced copper-deficiency anemia after esophagectomy and subsequent enteral nutrition through the jejunostomy.PRESENTATION OF CASEA 73-year-old man presented with pulmonary failure after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, and needed long-term artificial ventilator support. Nutritional management included enteral nutrition through a jejunostomy from the early postoperative period. Copper-deficiency anemia was detected 3 months postoperatively; therefore, copper supplementation with cocoa powder was performed, and both serum copper and hemoglobin levels subsequently recovered.DISCUSSIONCopper-deficiency anemia has already been reported to occur in patients receiving enteral nutrition in long-term care hospitals. However, this is the first case report of copper deficiency after esophagectomy despite administration of standard enteral nutrition through the jejunostomy for several months.CONCLUSIONIt is extremely rare to find copper-deficiency anemia several months after esophagectomy followed by enteral nutrition through the jejunostomy. However, if anemia of unknown origin occurs in such patients, copper-deficiency anemia must be considered among the differential diagnoses

FD ファシリテーター ヨウセイ ケンシュウ ノ コウカ ニ カンスル イチコウサツ : トクシマ ダイガク ニオケル FD ファシリテーター ノ ヤクワリ ト イギ

徳島大学では2002年度より教育革新FDプログラムが立ち上った。現在までに多様な全学FDプログラムが開発・実施されてきている。その中でも部局FDの組織化を目指した研修プログラム として部局FDを実質的に担当する教員を養成するためのFDファシリテーター養成研修を実施している。2008年度からは部局FD組織が実質的に機能し始め、全学的なFD実施組織と部局FDの連携が活発に実施されるようになりつつある。部局FDを推進する担い手となるFDファシリテーターの役割や存在意義は部局FD組織にとって、ますます重要なものになりつつあると考えられる。 FDファシリテーターはFD組織の発達にも関わるコアメンバーであり、実質的なFDの実践を続けていくためには、FDの専門性に加え、組織に関わる正統的成員(1)としての高い当事者意識が必要である。本研究の目的は、徳島大学におけるFDファシリテーターの役割とその意義に注目し、FDファシリテーター養成研修でのアンケート調査をもとに、効果検証を試みるものである。特に、2009年度の研修については、FDファシリテーターにとって重要な知識やスキルの獲得と、FDファシリテーターとしての当事者意識に関わる意欲や自信の変化に注目したところ、スキルアップと当事者意識の変容に関する効果が見られた。Since 2002，educational innovation has started through FD programs at the University of Tokushima. Until now various university-wide FD programs have been developed and conducted. The FD facilitator training program has been carried out to develop teachers who are responsible for FD in their respective departments. The Aim is to build up FD organizations in each department. Depaetment FD organizations have been incorporaled substantlally since 2008. We see elaborated collaboration between the university-wide FD organization and the departmenta FD organizations. The roles of the FD facilitator of each department as the core member to promote their departmental FD are becoming more important. To keep practicing substantial FD，they need to be conscious of their identity as the FD facilitator. They need to be actively involved in facilitating FD programs for their departments while maintaining a sense of ownership as an authentic member of the department.The aim of this paper is to discuss the importance of the FD facilitator program based on the results of the questionnaire survey conducted at the beginning and the end of FD facilitator training. To evaluate this program，we pay close attention to whether the participants are able to acquire FD skills and knowledge which are considered necessary. Futhermore focus on whether they demonstrated any attitudinal change in their motivation and confidence as FD facilitators