Analysis of tamoxifen and its main metabolites in plasma samples of breast cancer survivor female athletes: Multivariate and chemometric optimization

A sensitive method based on liquid chromatography combined with a diode array detector was developed and validated to simultaneously determine tamoxifen, and its active metabolites N-desmethyltamoxifen, 4-hydroxytamoxifen, and endoxifen in human plasma samples. The green and sustainable vortex-assisted dispersive liquid-phase microextraction technique based on the natural hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent was used for the extraction and preconcentration of the analytes. Chemometrics and multivariate analysis were used to optimize the independent variables including the type and volume of deep eutectic solvent, extraction time, and ionic strength. Under optimal conditions, calibration curves were linear in a suitable range with the lower limits of quantification (0.8–10.0 μg/L), which covered the relevant concentrations of the analytes in plasma samples for a clinical study. Intra- and interday precision evaluated at three concentrations for the analytes were lower than 8.2 and 12.1%, respectively. Accuracy was in the range of 94.9–104.7%. The applicability of the developed method on human plasma samples illustrated the range 45.1–72.8, 98.4–128.3, 0.9–1.2, and 2.7–6.1 μg/L for tamoxifen, N-desmethyltamoxifen, 4-hydroxytamoxifen, and endoxifen, respectively. The validated method can be effective for the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and therapeutic drug monitoring studies of tamoxifen and its main metabolites in biological fluids.     

Antioxidant activity,phytochemical screening,and total phenolic content of extracts from three genders of carob tree barks growing in Morocco

We evaluated the in vitro antioxidant property and phytochemical constituents of the crude ethyl acetate and methanol extract of the three genders of carob tree barks (spontaneous male, spontaneous female, and grafted female). The scavenging activity on DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) was determined, as well as the phenolic contents (Folin–Ciocalteu method) of both the extracts. The highest antioxidant activity and the higher amounts of total phenols were shown in methanol crude bark extract for the three genders. Variety significantly affected the phenol content and the antioxidant activity, with the spontaneous male variety globally showed a higher polyphenol concentration and antioxidant activity than the grafted female and spontaneous female.     

山茱萸的大孢子发生和雌配子体发育

本文对山茱萸(Cornus officinalis Sieb.et Zucc.)的大孢子发生和雌配子体发育进行了研究,并用组织化学方法对胚珠组织中的RNA、DNA、蛋白质和不溶性多糖进行了测定观察.山茱萸的胚珠为单珠被、薄珠心,并在发育过程中形成结构特殊的珠被绒毡层、承珠盘和珠孔塞.孢原细胞直接起大孢子母细胞作用.合点端大孢子具功能.胚囊发育属寥型.在开花前2个月时,成熟胚囊中的2个极核融合次生核,3个反足细胞退化,形成由一个3-细胞卵器和一个具次生核的中央细胞构成的4-细胞雌配子体.某些助细胞中的核位于近合点端,珠孔端为大液泡所占据,次生核通常位于胚囊的合点端.对珠被细胞的RNA、DNA、蛋白质和不溶性多糖的染色均呈较强的正反应.在成熟后期的珠被各层细胞中,除多糖颗粒外,对其他几种物质的检测结果均表现出由外向内形成一个较明显的浓度梯度,即珠被绒毡层着色最深.在成熟的雌配子体中,以卵细胞对Brachet反应最强,其次是中央细胞.卵细胞含大量淀粉粒,助细胞和中央细胞含淀粉粒少,且颗粒比卵细胞中的小.卵细胞和中央细胞呈Feulgen负反应.     

Ultrastructure of the female reproductive apparatus of the egg parasitoid Gryon pennsylvanicum (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera,Platygastridae)

The growing interest in Leptoglossus occidentalis, the conifer seed bug pest accidentally introduced into Europe in the 1990s, led us to investigate the female reproductive structures of the hymenopteran platygastrid Gryon pennsylvanicum, which is its candidate antagonist for biological control programmes. Our study revealed a genital apparatus with some characteristic features, such as an unusual length of the oviduct (divided into a long proximal and a short distal tract), the absence of accessory glands and the presence of a spermatheca provided with a small spermathecal gland. The ultrastructural investigation revealed that the shorter part of the common oviduct is involved in ion uptake whereas the longer part has two cell types with secretory function: the former with dense bodies and the latter with granular particles. The secretory contents of both are released into the oviduct lumen. The granular particles are formed in a complex of modified endoplasmic reticulum and appear as virus-like particles.     

Glottal airflow and transglottal air pressure measurements for male and female speakers in low, normal, and high pitch

Measurements on the inverse filtered airflow waveform and of estimated average transglottal pressure and glottal airflow were made from syllable sequences in low, normal, and high pitch for 25 male and 20 female speakers. Correlation analyses indicated that several of the airflow measurements were more directly related to voice intensity than to fundamental frequency (F₀). Results suggested that pressure may have different influences in low and high pitch in this speech task. It is suggested that unexpected results of increased pressure in low pitch were related to maintaining voice quality, that is, avoiding vocal fry. In high pitch, the increased pressure may serve to maintain vocal fold vibration. The findings suggested different underlying laryngeal mechanisms and vocal adjustments for increasing and decreasing F₀ from normal pitch.     

自我概念结构与女性旅游消费行为的实证研究

本文结合旅游消费情况,把女性自我概念结构应用于女性旅游消费,通过对女性旅游消费者的调查问卷并对问卷结果进行因子分析、相关分析,从而有效的揭示女性旅游消费行为的特点。     

Studies on Mechanisms and Blockade of Carcinogenic Action of Female Sex Hormones

Tumours of mice are induced by administration of Inj. Hydroxyprogesteroni Caproatis Co. (EP) in a practical subthreshold dose of carcinogenesis or 2. 5-5 times the human contraceptive dose (simply referred to as 2. 5- to 5-fold dose) combined with whole-body 0. 5 Gy gamma-ray irradiation. Malignant transformation of Syrian golden hamster embryo (SHE) cells is also induced by 5-fold dose of EP combined with 0. 3 Gy gamma-ray irradiation in vitro, thereby indicating that synergistic carcinogenesis can be obtained by combined use of physical and chemical carcinogens.The mechanisms of synergistic carcinogenesis have been further explained by cytogenetics, damage extent of the target cell DNA and production of free radicals. The Chinese traditional medicine with antioxidat-ing effect (Sulekang Capsule, SC), food additive--butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and green tea can effectively inhibit the carcinogenic effect of EP or EP combined with gamma rays in mice. They all have marked ability to scavenge or remove     

Preliminary study on the ability of trained singers to control the intrinsic and extrinsic laryngeal musculature

Little literature is available on professional musical theater female singers, a population that regularly uses a wide variety of vocal qualities. This study tested the hypothesis that different vocal qualities cause observable specific configurations of muscular movements and structural changes of the larynx, hypopharynx, oral pharynx, and oral cavity for individual singers. Fiberoptic rigid and flexible endoscopic observation were used to determine visual analysis of such configurations. This study documents observable physiologic changes that were made by professional musical theater female singers in specific vocal qualities.     

Proteomics Approach of Rapamycin Anti-Tumoral Effect on Primary and Metastatic Canine Mammary Tumor Cells In Vitro

Rapamycin is an antifungal drug with antitumor activity and acts inhibiting the mTOR complex. Due to drug antitumor potential, the aim of this study was to evaluate its effect on a preclinical model of primary mammary gland tumors and their metastases from female dogs. Four cell lines from our cell bank, two from primary canine mammary tumors (UNESP-CM1, UNESP-CM60) and two metastases (UNESP-MM1, and UNESP-MM4) were cultured in vitro and investigated for rapamycin IC₅₀. Then, cell lines were treated with rapamycin IC₅₀ dose and mRNA and protein were extracted in treated and non-treated cells to perform AKT, mTOR, PTEN and 4EBP1 gene expression and global proteomics by mass spectrometry. MTT assay demonstrated rapamycin IC₅₀ dose for all different tumor cells between 2 and 10 μM. RT-qPCR from cultured cells, control versus treated group and primary tumor cells versus metastatic tumor cells, did not shown statistical differences. In proteomics were found 273 proteins in all groups, and after data normalization 49 and 92 proteins were used for statistical analysis for comparisons between control versus rapamycin treatment groups, and metastasis versus primary tumor versus metastasis rapamycin versus primary tumor rapamycin, respectively. Considering the two statistical analysis, four proteins, phosphoglycerate mutase, malate dehydrogenase, l-lactate dehydrogenase and nucleolin were found in decreased abundance in the rapamycin group and they are related with cellular metabolic processes and enhanced tumor malignant behavior. Two proteins, dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase and superoxide dismutase, also related with metabolic processes, were found in higher abundance in rapamycin group and are associated with apoptosis. The results suggested that rapamycin was able to inhibit cell growth of mammary gland tumor and metastatic tumors cells in vitro, however, concentrations needed to reach the IC₅₀ were higher when compared to other studies.     

高校女性知识分子体成分与骨密度的相关研究

应用GE Insight和INBODY3．0测试不同年龄段高校女性知识分子的骨密度与身体成分，结果显示随着年龄的增加，体重、身体质量指数（BMI）、肌肉、脂肪百分比也随之增大，且这些指标存在统计学差异性；各年龄段骨强度（STI）、T值、Z值无显著性差异；骨总量（BMC）、体脂百分比、去脂体重均随BMI的增加而增大，存在统计学的差异性；骨强度、T、Z随着BMI的增加而呈现橄榄型．相关性检验还表明身高与骨强度、T、Z存在负相关，脂肪百分比与STI、T值存在负相关，无统计学上差异；体重、BMI、去脂体重、骨总量与Z值间存在显著的相关性．