Jako autor první knihy je v recenzi nepřesně uveden Michel de Saint-Lambert, stejně tak je tomu i v autoritní databázi NK. Spojitost autora de Saint-Lamberta s Michelem však sama autorka považuje za neprůkazné a uvádí přesnější autorství "pan de Saint-Lambert"., Michaela Freemanová., Rubrika: Recenze, and Cizojazyčné resumé není.
Monitoring of tectonic movements along three active faults of Dinaric (NW-SE trending) fault system in W Slovenia using TM 71 extensiometers was set up in 2004. After two and a half years of measurements clear trends of displacement were recorded. The average left-lateral displacement along a crack in the inner fault zone of the Idrija fault in Učja valley was reading 0.38 mm/year. Short term (10 months) rates were even greater and reached the value of 0.54 mm/year. Since the Idrija fault is considered generally to be dextral strike-slipping, the observed left-lateral displacement can be explained by variations in principle stress. Raša fault monitoring site at the foot of Vremščica Mt. established an average reverse uplift of hanging wall (SW) block of 0.24 mm/year and left-lateral displacement of 0.16 mm/year. Short term (9 months) vertical displacements reached the value of 0.53 mm/year. The inclined displacement is in agreement with geological and seismological observations. In the Postojna cave system two instruments were installed at the fault which extends parallely to Predjama fault zone. The average vertical displacement rate at Postojna 1 site was 0.01 mm/year. Both devices recorded similar reaction which can be attributed to 12 July, 2004 (Mw=5.2) earthquake with an epicentre 70 km away from the measuring site. Since there were no other stronger earthquakes in the vicinity and time span of monitoring, no other correlations were established with earthquake activity. The observed displacement rates along all three monitored faults of up to 0.5 mm/year are consistent with the regional deformation rate in W Slovenia established from GPS measurements which is of the order of 2 mm/year., Andrej Gosar, Stanka Šebela, Blahoslav Košťák and Josef Stemberk., and Obsahuje bibliografii
The number of C4 plants living in Europe is increased to 120, and data on geographic origin, metabolic subtype, microecology and biotype, are given and compared with previous data. Our data agree with current ideas regarding the origin and biotype of the C4 plants, and only partially regarding ecology. At present, many C4 plants grow on disturbed sites or in stressed conditions, but ťhere is a lesser number of xerophytes than is currently thought and, conversely, some of them grow in favourable conditions. Among the latter mentioned, hydrophytic plants stand out because of their relatively great number and originality, as well as because no previous work on the ecology of C4 plants has indicated this.
The objective of this study was to assess a possible link between microalbuminuria (MA), a major ri sk factor of the cardiorenal syndrome and the brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), a marker of cardiac hypertrophy. Two kidney-one clip (2K-1C) renovascular hypertension was induced in 24 male Wistar rats (weighing 220-250 g). Rats were randomized into four groups for 8 weeks: Sham, not treated; Bos, treated with bosentan; Cap, treated with captopril; Bos/Cap, treated with both drugs. Blood pressure, plasma BNP and transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) concentrations, microalbuminuria and creatininemia as well as cardiac mass, BNP, α- and β-myosin heavy chain (MHC) gene expression and kidney histology were determined. Following stenosis, Sham rats developed hypertension (p<0.001), an increase in BNP (p<0.05) and TGF-β1 (p<0.005) concentrations, creatinine levels (p<0.001), and urinary albumin (p<0.001). Under drug treatment, decreases in blood pressure (p<0.001), creatinine levels (p<0.05), plasma TGF-β1 (p<0.005) and BNP (p<0.05) concentrations, were co ncomitant with the absence of MA which was significantly correlated with reductions in cardiac mass (p<0.05) and hypertrophy markers (BNP and β-MHC gene expression) (p<0.005) as well as in renal fibrosis. These findings suggest a potential link between microalbuminuria evolution and BNP as well as a possible effect of microalbuminuria-lowering therapy on halting the progression, or even inducing the regression of cardiac hypertrophy., Y. Saliba, E. Chouery, A. Mégarbané, H. Jabbour, N. Farès., and Obsahuje bibliografii
The microcirculation, like all physiological systems undergoes modifications during the course of pregnancy. These changes aid the adaption to the new anatomical and physiological environment of pregnancy and ensure adequate oxygen supply to the fetus. Even though the microcirculation is believed to be involved in major pregnancy related pathologies, it remains poorly understood. The availability of safe and non-interventional technologies enabling scientists to study the intact microcirculation of the pregnant patient will hopefully expand our understanding. In this article we review the physiological changes occurring in the microcirculation during pregnancy and the role of the microcirculation in gestational related pathologies. We will also describe the available techniques for the measurement and evaluation of the microcirculation. Lastly we will highlight the possible fields in which these techniques could be utilized to help provide a clearer view of the microcirculation in the pregnant woman., I. Abdo, R. B. George, M. Farrag, V. Cerny, C. Lehmann., and Obsahuje bibliografii