A new parasitoid (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Aphidiinae) of the invasive bamboo aphids Takecallis spp. (Hemiptera: Aphididae) from Western Europe

A long-term survey of tritrophic (plant–aphid–parasitoid) associations in the urban ecosystems of Lleida (Catalonia) and Paris (France) resulted in the detection of associations of two bamboo aphids, Takecallis arundinariae (Essig) and Takecallis taiwanus (Takahashi), respectively, with a new aphid parasitoid species. Trioxys remaudierei Starý & Rakhshani sp. nov. is described and illustrated as a unique parasitoid of Takecallis aphids outside the area of their origin. The new species is easily distinguishable from its congeners in having the ventral prongs of the abdomen fused over two-thirds of their length, then bifurcated towards the tip. The only morphologically similar species is Trioxys betulae (Marshall), which exhibits a clearly different prong shape (and has a different host range, Symydobius Mordvilko and Clethrobius Mordvilko). The new species is compared with allied taxa associated with bamboo aphids. The occurrence of Takecallis taiwanus on bamboo is recorded in France for the first time.

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Deciphering the BAR code of membrane modulators

The BAR domain is the eponymous domain of the “BAR-domain protein superfamily”, a large and diverse set of mostly multi-domain proteins that play eminent roles at the membrane cytoskeleton interface. BAR domain homodimers are the functional units that peripherally associate with lipid membranes and are involved in membrane sculpting activities. Differences in their intrinsic curvatures and lipid-binding properties account for a large variety in membrane modulating properties. Membrane activities of BAR domains are further modified and regulated by intramolecular or inter-subunit domains, by intermolecular protein interactions, and by posttranslational modifications. Rather than providing detailed cell biological information on single members of this superfamily, this review focuses on biochemical, biophysical, and structural aspects and on recent findings that paradigmatically promote our understanding of processes driven and modulated by BAR domains.     

Increase in cystathionine β-synthase activity in the liver of rats treated withl-ethionine

Résumé Une seule injection d'éthionine (400 mg/kg) provoque une augmentation significative de l'activité de la cystathionine -synthase du foie de rat. La méthionine empêche l'effect de l'éthionine, tandis que l'actinomycine D, le cycloheximide, la méthionine sulfoximine, la méthionine sulfona et l'ATP ne le modifient pas. In vitro, l'éthionine n'a aucune influence sur l'activité de la cystathionine synthase hépatique.

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This work was supported by the Serbian Medical Research Foundation.     

Elektronenmikroskopischer Vergleich menschlicher Iriskapillaren bei Glaucoma simplex und bei Katarakt

Résumé Dans les cellules endothéliales de capillaires iridiens de glaucomateux, on a constaté une diminution du volume des mitochondries, des vésicules micropinocytotiques et du nombre des ribosomes libres ainsi qu'un amincissement de la membrane basale. En revanche, ces cellules sont riches en corpuscules tubulaires «rod-shaped tubular bodies» deWeibel etPalade.     

The effect of severe hypoxic hypoxia in the decompression chamber on the catecholamine content of the hypothalamus in the cat

Résumé La quantité de la noradrénaline dans l'hypothalamus de chat exposé a l'hypoxie grave dans la chambre de décompression fut diminuée significativement.     

The effect of substance P on the amount of 5-Hydroxytryptamine in the gut

Résumé L'injection intrapéritonéale de la substanceP (60 à 120 U/kg) chez le rat provoque une augmentation marquée de 5-HT dans la paroi de l'estomac et dans l'iléon. Dans la rate de cet animal, on n'y observe pas d'augmentation de 5-HT.L'administration intraluminale de la substanceP (60–80 U) dans l'iléon isolé du cobaye, augmente aussi sensiblement la quantité de 5-HT.     

Effect of hepatectomy on the growth of the foetal rat liver

Résumé Les auteurs ont utilisé deux lots des Rates portantes. L'un d'eux a été soumis à la laparotomie et l'autre à une hépatectomie partielle le 16ème jour de la gestation. Les animaux ont été sacrifiés à des dates échelonnées après l'intervention. Le poids des embryons et celui de leur foie, ainsi que la teneur en DNA du foie ont été mésurés.L'hépatectomie de la mère ralentit la croissance des embryons sans aucun effet spécifique sur le foie embryonnaire.     

Changes of glutamine,glutamic acid and GABA in cortical and subcortical brain structures of hibernating and fully aroused ground squirrels (Citellus citellus)

Résumé On étudie ici la teneur en glutamine, en acide glutamique et en GABA dans des différentes parties du cerveau chez le Spermophile en sommeil hivernal profond et après le réveil de l'hibernation. Les changements les plus remarquables de l'acide glutamique et du GABA ont été constatés dans les structures sous-corticales regardées comme essentielles pour la régulation de ces processus physiologiques coordonnés.     

Lead metabolism in lactation

Summary A 2-fold increase in lead absorption was observed in lactating animals which received 2 mg Pb/1 in drinking water. About one-half of the absorbed lead was transferred to the litters.Acknowledgments. This work was partially supported by a research grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Public Health Service.     

The environment in which lymphocytes differentiate influences their ability to cooperate in vivo

Summary Whether or not parental B lymphocytes cooperate with F1 T lymphocytes depends upon the environment in which parental bone marrow cells differentiate. Only those parental B lymphocytes that have differentiated in the F1 environment are able to cooperate with F1 T lymphocytes.Postdoctoral Investigator supported by Subcontract No. 3322 from the Biology Division of Oak Ridge National Laboratory to the University of Tennessee and by the Fulbright-Hays Program.Operated by the Union Carbide Corporation for the Department of Energy.