The axon initial segment (AIS) is an essential neuronal compartment.It is usually where action potentials are initiated.Recent studies demonstrated that the AIS is a plastic structure that can be regulated by neuronal activity and by the activation of metabotropic receptors.Studying the AIS in live tissue can be difficult because its identification
Background Various degree of extrinsic compression of the oesophagus and stomach are experienced during upper endoscopy.However, its utility in clinical practice has not been studied.Methods Electronic chart review of all upper gastrointestinal endoscopies done at our hospital between 2005 and 2016 was performed.A total of 79 patients with document
Trapping by specific sex pheromones initiated in 2009 to monitor three pests, peach twig borer (Anarsia lineatella), oriental fruit moth (Cydia molesta) and plum fruit moth (Grapholita funebrana) revealed the greater importance of peach twig borer in comparison to the others.The results of monitoring the development of larval stages over time and t
Urinary house soiling (periuria) in the home is a common but serious behaviour problem in cats.Although many specific risk factors and triggers have been postulated, their importance is largely unknown.This study assessed: (1) the significance of purported risk factors for periuria as well as specifically marking and latrine behaviour in the home;
With this article attempts a comparison of the Greek Constitution of 1975, the constitutions of Germany, USA, Switzerland, Austria, France, UK and Italy on the issue of property relations and general interest, in order to highlight those notified differences relating to these communities and resulted in specific social situations.While the constitu