This study includes 15 male healthy and 30 male patients diagnosed with prostate
cancer inciude (18 cases in stages I & II and 12 cases in III – stage). All the patients
were suffered from urinary tract infection ( UTI) . The mean age is (57.33± 5.02)
years range ( 45-63) years, as cases and controls Patients with prostate cancer were
treated admits an Educational Baghdad Hospital, and Central Public Health
Laboratory and Radiation and Nuclear Medicine Hospital in Baghdad, during
period 1/6/2008 to 1/12/2010 are included in this study. The markers Prostatespecific
antigen (CA PSA), Interleukins ( IL -1 , IL-2, IL-3, IL-5) and
Immunoglobulins ( IgG, IgM, IgE) are estimated by using ELISA method. The
Clean-Catch midstream urine of the patients were collected, and cultured on blood
agar and MacConky agar to isolation of the pathogenic bacteria causes and
associated with prostate cancer. The isolated bacteria were identified according to
morphological and using biochemical tests.
The aim of this study is to fined out changes in some immune markers in prostate
cancer patients and if any correlation exists between the tumor marker in patients
serum pre and post-operation, and the bacterial pathogens of the UTI and its
correlation with prostate cancer risk.
The results show , a significant difference in CAPSA levels between healthy
control and prostate cancer patients ( stages I , II , III ) pre-operation ( P> 0.05 ),
while no appear significant difference between healthy and patients post-operation ,
The comparison between prostate cancer pre and post-operation was showed a
significant difference ( t=7.042,P > 0.05 ) with positive correlation. However ,
statistical analysis shows a significant difference in interleukins ( IL–1 , IL–2 , IL
-3 , IL-5 ) between healthy and prostate cancer patients pre-operation, whereas no
significant difference between them in post-operation , only IL-5 , also is increased
significantly (P<0.05 ) and positive correlations in interleukins levels at prostate
cancer patients pre and post-operation. The results show a significant difference in
immunoglobulins (IgG, IgE, IgM ) between healthy control compared with prostate
cancer patients pre-operation, but no significant difference post-operation. By
comparing between prostate cancer pre and post-operation a significant
correlation(P>0.05) but only IgM has no correlation( r=0.149,P=0. 432) were
appeared.
In this study 30(100%) patients are shown to be urine culture positive. Were
inciude E. coli with frequency rate of 43.33%, Pseudomonas aerginosa (16.66 %),
Klebsiella spp. (16.66%), Enterobacter spp. (10 %), , Acinetobacter spp. (3.33%),
Serratia spp. (3.33%), and Staphylococci spp. (6.66%).
In this study, the effect of Nd: YAG laser on the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and alcoholdehydrogenase (ADH) was investigated. The Saccharomyces cells were irradiated using 532nm Q-Switched Nd: YAG laser with (1Hz) frequency. Different fluences 11.3, 22.6 and 33.9mJ/cm2 and different number of pulses 15, 30 and 60 pulse were used. The irradiated cells were incubated in a liquid nutritive medium for 24 hours. After incubation, the cells were harvested and disrupted to extract the intracellular enzymes and their activities were assessed. In comparison with the control, the irradiated cells showed a significant increase in the activity and the specific activity of SOD at energy densities of 11.3 and 22.6mJ/cm2 at 30 and 60 pulses
... Show MoreThe researchers believe the problem of searching the scarcity or limited tests of time kinetic response led to scarcity or limited availability of experimental research in exercises codified within the training curriculum for the junior class, and therefore has been weakening this physical variable as an important episode in the development of the players physical capacities as well as the lack of measure for this variable within the defensive skills in general and the skill of the player movement defender in particular, and it represents the goal of research in the treatment of the above through the construction and rationing test to measure the kinetic response to the movement of the player defender basketball junior time. Chosen as the r
... Show MoreRapid breakdown anodization (RBA) process was used to fabricate TiO2 sensor to measure pressure and humidity and sense gases at room temperature. This chemical process transformed Ti to its oxide (TiO2) as a powder with amorphous phase as X ray diffraction (XRD) technique confirmed. This oxide consisted from semi spherical nanoparticles and titania nanotubes (TNTs) as Scanning electron microscope (SEM) technique showed. TiO2 powder was deposited on Ti substrates by using electrophoretic deposition (EPD) method. Average pressure sensitivity was 0.34 MΩ/bar and hysteresis area was 1.4 MΩ .bar. Resistance of TiO2 decreased exponentially with the increasing of relative
... Show MoreIn this work, the adsorption of crystal violet dye from aqueous solution on charcoal and rice husk has been investigated, where the impact of variable factors (contact time; the dosage of adsorbent, pH, temperature, and ionic strength) have been studied. It has been found that charcoal and rice husk have an appropriate adsorption limit with regards to the expulsion of crystal violet dye from fluid arrangements. The harmony adsorption is for all intents and purposes accomplished in 45 min for charcoal and 60 min for rice husk. The amount of crystal violet dye adsorbed (0.4 g of charcoal and 0.5 g of rice husk) increased with an increasing pH and the value of 11 is the best
... Show MoreCurrent research included preparation, characterization of some new chitosan- hydroxy benzaldehyde-Schiff bases with maleic anhydride. The present study aimed to the synthesis and characterization of novel chitosan Schiff base compounds using para- hydroxy benzaldeh and maleic anhydride. The derivative of the schiff-chitosan base, which is associated with different drugs, has been replaced with different amino and hydroxy drugs. The derivative is characterized by different analytical techniques. The results of FT-IR studies clearly indicate construction of the chief amine group in chitosan and the emergence of new bands that correspond to the association of maleic anhydride with the chitosan base. TGA, 1
... Show MoreBackground Microorganisms and fungal growth especially Candida albicans, on soft denture lining material are the most common problem which can lead to chronic mucosal inflammation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of zirconium nanoparticles into acrylic-based heat cured soft denture lining material against Candida albicans, and the amount of zirconium ion release of soft liner/ZrNPs composite. Furthermore, evaluate shear bond strength after ZrNPs addition to soft liner. Materials and methods: Zirconium nanoparticles were added into acrylic-based soft denture liner in various percentages (1%, and 1.5% by weight). Two hundred and fifty specimens were arranged and isolated into four groups as per the test to be done The antifu
... Show MoreA novel technique for nanoparticles with a chemical method and impact for resistance bacteria methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), UV-visible analysis confirmed the by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and Energy dispersive X-Ray (EDX), Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction pattern estimation antimicrobial excellent antibacterial activity against MRSA (with zone of inhibition of 11 ± 02 mm , 9 ± 01 mm,8 ± 03 mm and 7.5 ± 02 mm and 6.5 ± 02 mm) at different concentrations (0.5 ,0.25, 0.125, 0.0625, 0.03125) mg/ml while good activity was 16 ± 03 mm at 17 ± 02 mm zone at 0.25, 0.125 mg/mL, respectively. The increase in microorganism resistance to antibiotics a couple of have caused
... Show MoreAbstract: This research was performed to study the effect of some amino acids and vitamins on the growth of bacteria Staphylococcus aureas and its sensitivity against UV light. The results showed low inhibition in bacterial growth because amino acids repairs the damges caused by UV light. Besides the effect of two groups of antibiotics (β-lactame and tetracycline) on the growth of S. aureus and the possible interference of amino acids and vitamins in the activity of the antibiotics against this bacteria in the presence of UV light were studied. The result show increase in the sensitivity towards these antibiotics and provided protection against the antibiotics.
Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni contains diterpenoid steviol glycosides that have no adverse impact on blood sugar levels despite being 300 times sweeter than sugar. This study aimed to investigate the rate of callus induction from stevia leaves and the content of glycosides when changing the sucrose percentage in the culture medium.. Murashige and Skoog (MS) culture medium supported by 4.0 mg/l naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) and 1.0 mg/l benzyl adenine (BA) was used, and different concentrations of sucrose (2, 3, 4, 5 and 6%) were tested .The extraction of glycosides from leaf and callus tissues was performed by using methanol. Extracted glycosides were analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The results showed signific
... Show MoreBackground: Medicinal plants that possess antimicrobial and antioxidant properties have garnered significant attention for their role in maintaining food quality, improving safety, and impeding spoilage. They also can aid in controlling food contamination risks and augmenting the nutritional value of foods. Objective: The study aimed to obtain botanical extracts possessing antimicrobial capabilities and use them to inhibit the growth of molds and yeasts. Additionally, these extracts are aimed at prolonging product shelf life by harnessing their antioxidant attributes. Methods: Several microorganisms, including E. coli and Pseudomonas, were subjected to testing. Ethanolic alcohol, chloroform, and essential oil extracts were prepared;
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