• MeSH
• duševně nemocní MeSH
• duševní poruchy epidemiologie   MeSH
• Publikační typ
• monografie MeSH
• statistiky MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Německo MeSH

• Konspekt
• Psychiatrie
• NLK Obory
• psychiatrie

• MeSH
• čchi MeSH
• techniky cvičení a pohybu dějiny   metody   MeSH
• tradiční čínská medicína MeSH
• Publikační typ
• příručky MeSH

• Konspekt
• Sport. Hry. Tělesná cvičení
• NLK Obory
• tělovýchovné lékařství
• alternativní lékařství

• MeSH
• enterální výživa MeSH
• parenterální výživa MeSH
• tekutinová terapie MeSH
• Publikační typ
• monografie MeSH

• Konspekt
• Fyziologie člověka a srovnávací fyziologie
• NLK Obory
• nutriční terapie, dietoterapie a výživa

• MeSH
• cvičení MeSH
• pohyb MeSH
• terapie cvičením MeSH
• Publikační typ
• populární práce MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Čína MeSH

• Konspekt
• Patologie. Klinická medicína
• NLK Obory
• terapie

BACKGROUND: Testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs) are the most common malignant tumors in young men. Despite considerable geographic, ethnic, and temporal variations in the incidence of TGCTs, without convincing explanation, incidence rates of TGCTs have been increasing in many countries since, at least, the mid-20th century. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the incidence rates of TGCTs in Austria by analyzing data from the Austrian Cancer Registry. DESIGN SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS: Available data between 1983 and 2018 were provided by the Austrian National Cancer Registry and analyzed retrospectively. OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Germ cell tumors derived from germ cell neoplasia in situ were classified into seminomas and nonseminomas. Age-specific incidence rates and age-standardized rates were calculated. Annual percent changes (APCs) and average annual percent changes in incidence rates were determined to describe trends from 1983 to 2018. All statistical analyses were performed using SAS version 9.4 and joinpoint. RESULTS AND LIMITATIONS: The study population consists of 11 705 patients diagnosed with TGCTs. The median age at diagnosis was 37.7 yr. The standardized incidence rate of TGCTs increased significantly (p < 0.0001) from 4.1 (3.4, 4.8) per 100 000 in 1983 to 8.7 (7.9, 9.6) per 100 000 in 2018 by an average APC of 1.74 (1.20, 2.29). The joinpoint regression revealed a change point in time trend in 1995 with an APC of 4.24 (2.77, 5.72) before 1995 and an APC of 0.47 (0.06, 0.89) thereafter. Incidence rates were about twice as high for seminomas as for nonseminomas. A trend analysis by age group showed that the highest TGCT incidence rate was observed among men aged 30-40 yr, with a steep increase before 1995. CONCLUSIONS: The incidence rate of TGCTs increased in Austria over the past decades and appears to have reached a plateau at a high level. A time trend analysis by age group for the overall incidence was highest in men aged 30-40 yr, with a steep increase before 1995. These data should lead to awareness campaigns and research to further investigate the causes of this development. PATIENT SUMMARY: We reviewed the data between 1983 and 2018 provided by the Austrian National Cancer Registry to analyze the incidence and incidence trend in testicular cancer. Testicular cancer shows an increasing incidence in Austria. The overall incidence was highest in men aged 30-40 yr, with a steep increase before 1995. The incidence appears to have reached a plateau at a high level in recent years.

• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Currently around 67 million people in Europe are affected by some form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). As most known types of vitreoretinal (VR) interface disorders can coexist with AMD and as we can favourably affect the former with vitreoretinal surgery, our goal was to evaluate the results of vitreoretinal interface disorder surgery with macular peeling in relation to coincident intermediate stage AMD. METHODOLOGY: This was a retrospective evaluation of eyes operated with 25-gauge pars plana vitrectomy (PPV). The monitored parameters were anatomical and functional findings and, safety of the procedure. The surface of the macula was stained with trypan blue and treated (peeling) with a disposable microforceps. 10% perfluoropropane, or the air tamponade was used. Distance visual acuity was examined on the ETDRS chart, the macular finding was monitored by OCT and photodocumented. The post-operative face-down position was 3-5 days. The follow-up period was 6 months. RESULTS: 17 eyes (14 patients, woman 86%) mean age 74 years. The primary indications for the procedure were: idiopathic macular hole (IMD) 59%, epiretinal membrane 29% and vitreomacular traction syndrome 12%. Ophthalmoscopic and OCT findings of intermediate dry form of AMD (100%), in 24% was drusoid ablation of the pigment leaf. In all cases of IMD, primary closure occurred. Input visual acuity 0.1-0.6 improved to 0.2-0.9 at the end of the follow-up period (P<0.05). No complications during surgery or progression of AMD in the follow-up period were observed. CONCLUSION: PPV for vitreoretinal interface disorders have similar anatomical results, whether the outer part of the retina is disrupted by intermediate AMD or not. Functional results are affected by possible disruption of the RPE or the outer layers of the neuroretina by AMD. The PPV procedure has a standard security profile. It is safe and does not affect the progression of AMD in the short term.

• MeSH
• epiretinální membrána * chirurgie   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• makulární degenerace * komplikace   chirurgie   MeSH
• nemoci retiny * MeSH
• oční nemoci * chirurgie   MeSH
• optická koherentní tomografie MeSH
• perforace sítnice * chirurgie   MeSH
• retrospektivní studie MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• vitrektomie metody   MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH

• MeSH
• farmaceuti MeSH
• Publikační typ
• biografie MeSH

• O autorovi
• HACKL, EDUARD

Filamentous green algae of the genus Zygnema (Zygnematophyceae, Streptophyta) are key components of polar hydro-terrestrial mats where they face various stressors including UV irradiation, freezing, desiccation and osmotic stress. Their vegetative cells can develop into pre-akinetes, i.e. reserve-rich, mature cells. We investigated lipid accumulation and fatty acid (FA) composition upon pre-akinete formation in an Arctic and an Antarctic Zygnema strain using transmission electron microscopy and gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. Pre-akinetes formed after 9 weeks of cultivation in nitrogen-free medium, which was accompanied by massive accumulation of lipid bodies. The composition of FAs was similar in both strains, and α-linolenic acid (C18:3) dominated in young vegetative cells. Pre-akinete formation coincided with a significant change in FA composition. Oleic (C18:1) and linoleic (C18:2) acid increased the most (up to 17- and 8-fold, respectively). Small amounts of long-chain polyunsaturated FAs were also detected, e.g. arachidonic (C20:4) and eicosapentaenoic (C20:5) acid. Pre-akinetes exposed to desiccation at 86% relative humidity were able to recover maximum quantum yield of photosystem II, but desiccation had no major effect on FA composition. The results are discussed with regard to the capability of Zygnema spp. to thrive in extreme conditions.

• MeSH
• dusík metabolismus   MeSH
• fotosystém II (proteinový komplex) genetika   metabolismus   MeSH
• lipidová tělíska metabolismus   MeSH
• mastné kyseliny chemie   metabolismus   MeSH
• osmotický tlak MeSH
• Streptophyta chemie   genetika   metabolismus   účinky záření   MeSH
• ultrafialové záření MeSH
• vysoušení MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Antarktida MeSH
• Arktida MeSH

Plant and microbial community composition in connection with soil chemistry determines soil nutrient cycling. The study aimed at demonstrating links between plant and microbial communities and soil chemistry occurring among and within four sites: two pine forests with contrasting soil pH and two grasslands of dissimilar soil chemistry and vegetation. Soil was characterized by C and N content, particle size, and profiles of low-molecular-weight compounds determined by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) of soil extracts. Bacterial and actinobacterial community composition was assessed by terminal restriction fragment length polymorphism (T-RFLP) and cloning followed by sequencing. Abundances of bacteria, fungi, and actinobacteria were determined by quantitative PCR. In addition, a pool of secondary metabolites was estimated by erm resistance genes coding for rRNA methyltransferases. The sites were characterized by a stable proportion of C/N within each site, while on a larger scale, the grasslands had a significantly lower C/N ratio than the forests. A Spearman's test showed that soil pH was correlated with bacterial community composition not only among sites but also within each site. Bacterial, actinobacterial, and fungal abundances were related to carbon sources while T-RFLP-assessed microbial community composition was correlated with the chemical environment represented by HPLC profiles. Actinobacteria community composition was the only studied microbial characteristic correlated to all measured factors. It was concluded that the microbial communities of our sites were influenced primarily not only by soil abiotic characteristics but also by dominant litter quality, particularly, by percentage of recalcitrant compounds.

• MeSH
• Bacteria klasifikace   genetika   izolace a purifikace   MeSH
• bakteriální nálož MeSH
• biodiverzita MeSH
• DNA bakterií chemie   genetika   MeSH
• dusík analýza   MeSH
• fylogeneze MeSH
• houby klasifikace   genetika   izolace a purifikace   MeSH
• koncentrace vodíkových iontů MeSH
• methyltransferasy genetika   MeSH
• molekulární sekvence - údaje MeSH
• organické látky analýza   MeSH
• počet mikrobiálních kolonií MeSH
• polymorfismus délky restrikčních fragmentů MeSH
• půda chemie   MeSH
• půdní mikrobiologie MeSH
• rostliny mikrobiologie   MeSH
• sekvenční analýza DNA MeSH
• shluková analýza MeSH
• uhlík analýza   MeSH
• vysokoúčinná kapalinová chromatografie MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• práce podpořená grantem MeSH

Vav3 is a key modulator of GTP-hydrolases of the Rho/Rac family, which are crucially involved in cell proliferation. Vav3 is alternatively spliced in full-length Vav3-alpha and N-terminal truncated Vav3.1 lacking its self-regulatory domains. The aim of our study was to estimate the clinical impact of Vav3 and all other Vav family members in ovarian cancer. Purification of a stem-cell like side-population (SP) from ovarian cancer cell lines was performed by flow cytometry/FACS. Differences in gene expression between SP and NSP were assessed by Gene Array analysis and confirmed by RT-PCR and immunoblot. In addition, Vav mRNA expression was determined in 150 epithelial ovarian cancers. Clinicopathological parameters, platinum-sensitivity and survival were analyzed and associated with Vav expression. SP fractions of ovarian cancer cell lines exhibited marked overexpression of Vav3.1 (p < 0.001). Vav1 and Vav2 did not prove to be of clinicopathologic relevance in ovarian cancer. High Vav3.1 expression correlated with higher FIGO stage and residual disease. Furthermore, Vav3.1 overexpression was associated with poor progression-free (HR = 2.820, p = 0.0001) and overall survival (HR = 2.842, p = 0.0001). Subgroup analyses revealed an impact of Vav3.1 on survival in Type-II but not in Type-I cancers. Notably, platinum-refractory cancers showed marked overexpression of Vav3.1 compared to other subsets of platinum-sensitivity (15.848 vs. 6.653, p = 0.0001). In conclusion, Vav3.1 is over-expressed in stem-cell like SP fractions and is clinically relevant in the pathophysiology of ovarian cancer. The N-terminal truncated Vav3.1 may be decisively involved in mechanisms causing genuine multi-drug resistance.

• MeSH
• fosforylace účinky léků   MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• messenger RNA metabolismus   MeSH
• nádorové buněčné linie MeSH
• nádorové kmenové buňky účinky léků   metabolismus   MeSH
• nádory vaječníků farmakoterapie   genetika   metabolismus   MeSH
• organoplatinové sloučeniny terapeutické užití   MeSH
• přežití bez známek nemoci MeSH
• prognóza MeSH
• protein - isoformy metabolismus   MeSH
• protoonkogenní proteiny c-vav metabolismus   MeSH
• regulace genové exprese u nádorů účinky léků   MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• práce podpořená grantem MeSH