University of Saint Mary

About: University of Saint Mary is a education organization based out in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Galaxy. The organization has 2276 authors who have published 2399 publications receiving 58990 citations. The organization is also known as: University of St. Mary & University of St Mary.

Molecular evolution and origin of tetraploid Elymus species

Abstract: It is well known that Elymus arose through hybridization between representatives of different genera and several different polyhaplomic genomes have been described. Cytogenetically, five basic genomes (St, H, Y, P and W) in different combinations have been found in the genus. The vast majority of species are tetraploids and they are characterized by having the StY genome or the StH genome. It is not known where the Y genome originated, although it is a common in Elymus from Central and East Asia. It has been hypothesized from isozymic and cytological studies of Elymus species that the Old and New World taxa may be of separate origin of the H genome in the StH genome species. Data from single copy of nuclear gene RPB2 indicated that the Eurasian and American StH genome species have independent alloploid origins with different Hgenome donors. This hypothesis is needed to be tested by using more molecular data. Sequences from single copy of nuclear genes (RPB2, β-amylase gene and EF-G) indicated that StY genome species is allopolyploid origin. This paper presents a briefly review on current status of molecular evolution and origin of tetraploid Elymus species.

Osmotic Shifts, Cerebral Edema, and Neurologic Deterioration in Severe Hepatic Encephalopathy.

Abstract: Objectives:We sought to determine the effect of acute electrolyte and osmolar shifts on brain volume and neurologic function in patients with liver failure and severe hepatic encephalopathy.Design:Retrospective analysis of brain CT scans and clinical data.Setting:Tertiary care hospital ICUs.Patients

Genetic Association for P2X7R rs3751142 and CARD8 rs2043211 Polymorphisms for Susceptibility of Gout in Korean Men: Multi-Center Study

Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine the association between P2X7R rs3751142 and CARD8 rs2043211 polymorphisms and gout susceptibility in male Korean subjects. This study enrolled a total of 242 male patients with gout and 280 healthy controls. The polymorphisms of two individual genes including rs3751142(C>A) in the P2X7R gene and rs2043211(A>T) in the CARD8 gene were assessed using Taq-Man analysis. Statistical analyses were performed using the Chi-square test, Kruskal-Wallis test, and logistic regression analyses. A difference in genotypic frequency of the P2X7R rs3751142 and CARD8 rs2043211 genes was not detected between gout and control patients. Clinical parameters including age, onset age, disease duration, body mass index, and serum uric acid levels were not different among the three genotypes for either P2X7R or CARD8 (P > 0.05 for all). A pair-wise comparison of P2X7R rs3751142 and CARD8 rs2043211 genotype combinations revealed that subjects with the CA P2X7R rs3751142 genotype and the TT CARD8 rs2043211 genotype had a trend toward a higher risk of gout compared to the CC/AA combination (P = 0.056, OR = 2.618, 95% CI 0.975 - 7.031). In conclusion, this study revealed that genetic variability of the P2X7R rs3751142 and CARD8 rs2043211 genes might, in part, be associated with susceptibility for gout.

Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death: Automated External Defibrillators in Ohio High Schools

Abstract: Context: Ohio passed legislation in 2004 for optional public funding of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in all Ohio high schools. Objective: To report occurrences of sudden cardiac arrest ...