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NASA NTRS1977

In-vivo bone strain telemetry in monkeys /M. nemestrina/

A new method for collecting in-vivo bone strain data in monkeys has been developed and tested. The method includes a system which consists of a new design of implantable strain transducer and its companion telemetry package. The transducer fits into a hole drilled in a monkey tibia and is threaded for subsequent bone ingrowth. The transducers and telemetry package are biocompatible for over 503 days. The telemetry package uses Pulse Interval Ratio Modulation (PIRM) to transmit strain information to receiving equipment located outside the animal housing cage.

Young, D. R.↗
NASA NTRS1979

Senescent changes in the ribosomes of animal cells in vivo and in vitro

The paper examines RNA-ribosomal changes observed in protozoa and fixed postmitotic cells, as well as the characteristics of intermitotic cells. Attention is given to a discussion of the implications of the reported ribosomal changes as to the senescent deterioration of protein synthesis and physiological functions. A survey of the literature suggests that, while the data on ribosomal change in dividing cells both in vivo and in vitro are inconclusive, there is strong histological and biochemical evidence in favor of some degree of quantitative ribosomal loss in fixed postmitotic cells. Since these decreases in ribosomes are demonstrated in differential cells from nematodes, insects and mammals, they may represent a universal manifestation of cytoplasmic senescence in certain types of fixed postmitotic animal cells. The observed variability in ribosomal loss for cells belonging to the same type suggests that this involution phenomenon is rather related to the wear and tear suffered by a particular cell.

Miquel, J.↗
NASA NTRS1979

Estimation of the depth of sunlight penetration in natural waters for the remote sensing of chlorophyll a via in vivo fluorescence

In attempting to measure remotely the constituents of the ocean through spectral analysis of diffusely reflected sunlight, it is important to know the depth over which constituent concentrations can be estimated. Recently, considerable interest has been generated in the use of sunlight-excited fluorescence of chlorophyll a contained in photoplankton (in vivo) to determine remotely the chlorophyll a concentration in surface waters. In the present paper an estimate is provided for the depth to which chlorophyll a concentration can be determined from observations of the fluorescence.

Gordon, H. R.↗
NASA NTRS1983

Androgens enhance in vivo 2-deoxyglucose uptake by rat striated muscle

It is shown that testosterone propionate (TP) causes a striking increase in the in vivo uptake of 2-deoxyglucose (2-DG) by the levator ani muscle of immature male rats, which was found to be uniformly distributed over the entire muscle. After a single subcutaneous injection of TP, no enhancement of 2-DG was observed before 3.5 hr, at which time uptake was increased 2-fold; maximum enhancement (4-fold) was attained at 12 hr. At 72 hr, 2-DG uptake remained elevated at twice the control value. It was determined that the effect of TP probably is mediated by specific androgen receptors. In addition, it was found that the effect of TP was blocked by the simultaneous administration of an androgen antagonist, cyproterone acetate. TP also was found to enhance the uptake of 2-DG in the bulbocavernosus (253 percent over control) and extensor digitorum longus muscles (150 percent over control), but not in the biceps brachii or soleus. It is suggested that the increased uptake of glucose may be an important early step in the anabolic response of muscle to androgens.

Max, S. R.↗
NASA NTRS1984

Growth and differentiation of mammalian embryonic tissues exposed to hypergravity in vivo and in vitro

In about 10 years or so, men and women from Earth will be long-term inhabitants of a space station aboard which plants and animals will be growing and developing in gravities other than that of Earth. The effect of gravitational changes on development was examined. It is indicated that differentiation is speeded up under excess G and slowed in low or null G. The effects of exposure to excess gravity on fusion of the embryonic mouse secondary palate were studied. During fusion, the palatal shelves first adhere by means of glycoproteins appearing along the medial epithelial edge (MEE). The contacting epithelia then reorganize and undergo programmed cell death, allowing the underlying mesenchymes to come in contact. The process of cell death occurs in vitro at about the same rate that it occurs in vivo.

Duke, P. J.↗