Abstract: Seed desiccation tolerance (DT) and longevity are necessary for better dissemination of plant species and establishment of soil seed bank.They are acquired by orthodox seeds during the maturation phase of development and lost upon germination.DT can be re-induced in germinated seeds by an osmotic and/or abscisic acid treatment.However, th
Including oxygen supplement in the early warning score: a prediction study comparing TOKS, modified TOKS and NEWS in a cohort of emergency patients
Abstract Background Early warning scores (EWS) are widely used in emergency departments and on general wards to detect critical illness and deterioration.TOKS (“Tidlig Opsporing af Kritisk Sygdom”) is an early warning score used in Central Denmark Region to monitor hospitalized patients.The objective of this study is to investigate whether incl
Preparation of human primary macrophages to study the polarization from monocyte-derived macrophages to pro- or anti-inflammatory macrophages at biomaterial interface in vitro
Background/purpose: Testing of dental materials when in contact with innate immune cells has been so far hindered by the lack of proper in vitro models.Human primary monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs) would be an excellent option to this aim.However, the inability to detach them from the tissue culture plates contrast the possibility to culture th
A study of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis using computed tomographic imaging
Background: This study aimed to determine the various bony changes in osteoarthritis (OA) of elderly patients who are suffering from temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) and to find if all the changes manifesting in generalized OA were presented in temporomandibular joint kicker pro comp 10 (TMJ).Methods: Thirty TMJs of fifteen elderly patient
La geografía escolar y la formación en docencia de la geografía y ciencias de la tierra
El propósito es explicar las apreciaciones que sobre la enseñanza geográfica en la escuela, emiten estudiantes de formación docente en geografía y ciencias de la tierra, del Núcleo Universitario del Táchira de la Universidad de Los Andes, Venezuela.Se asumió como problema la preocupación estudiantil sobre kicker pro comp 10 la enseñanza g