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In the design process of offshore steel structures, it is typical to employ commercial calculation codes in which simulation and evaluation of results are performed on the basis of the available standards (e.g. API, DNV, Lloyds). The modeling and solution rely on finite element methods and cover the simulation of the structure’s properties along with the influence of the marine environment – sea currents, wave and wind loading, as well as the influence of vibrations, buoyancy and accompanying mass of water. Both commercial and open source mathematical modeling software which is available nowadays allows for cost effective and flexible implementation of advanced models for offshore industrial structures with high level of credibility and safety. The models can be built to suit task-specific requirements and evaluated on the basis of the selected criterial system best suited to the needs of the customer. Examples of methodology for environmental and structural model development are presented, along with simulation results covering a wide scope of data, ranging from stress and deformation to resonant characteristics and issues of technological feasibility
The study population consisted of 140 consecutive colorectal cancer patients, inhabitants of the city of Szczecin, north-west Poland, who were histopathologically diagnosed in the period of 2 years - 1991-1992. Family history was obtained in 124 (88.6%) of patients. A definitive diagnosis of HNPCC was established if requirements of the International Collaborative Group on HNPCC (ICG- HNPCC) were met. Suspected HNPCC were recognised according to criteria described by Ponz de Leon or Mecklin or Kunitomo. HNPCC as defined by International Collaborative Group on HNPCC was identified in 2 (1.6%) families. Suspected HNPCC were recognised in 16.9%, 3.2% and 4.0% of patients if Ponz de Leon or Mecklin or Kunitomo criteria were applied, respectively. In our series in 19 of 124 cases, colorectal carcinomas were diagnosed in patients under 50 years of age. Only in one of these cases, features characteristic of HNPCC other than young age were found which suggests that in our region the frequency of somatic or germ line de novo mutations in genes predisposing to colorectal cancer may be high. Our results suggest that the frequency of HNPCC inherited from ancestors in Poland and other countries is approximately similar and this syndrome is common disease everywhere.
It has been suggested that mutagen sensitivity is a constitutional factor which may be useful in identification of patients with an increased risk for the development of tumors. In this study, the chromosome sensitivity to bleomycin was measured according to Hsu in patients with hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), sporadic colorectal cancer and in control persons with no tumor history in family. In vitro lymphocytes were exposed to bleomycin according to Hsu and chromosomal damage was quantified by scoring breaks of 100 cells. A significant difference (P < 0.01) in the mean number of breaks per cell (b/c) was found between HNPCC patients (0.59 ± 0.14; n = 12; mean age 55.4 yrs) and control individuals (0.35 ± 0.13: n = 12; mean age 55.8 yrs). In contrast, patients with sporadic colorectal cancer showed a mean b/c value of 0.43 ± 0.14 (n = 14; mean age 63.4 yrs) which was not significantly higher than that in control individuals for this group (0.42 ± 0.15; n = 14; mean age 63.1 yrs). Selenium protected lymphocytes of HNPCC patients against bleomycin activity in vitro.
The effect of sulforaphane on human lymphoblastoid cells originating from a patient of a high cancer risk was studied. Sulforaphane (SFN) is a naturally occurring substance of chemopreventive activity. In our study, changes in cell growth, induc­tion of apoptosis and phase 2 enzymes as well as glutathione level were examined. Apoptosis was tested by confocal microscopy at three stages: change in mitochon­drial membrane potential, caspase activation and phosphatidylserine externalization. We show that SFN increases the activity of the detoxification system: it in­creases quinone reductase activity at low concentration (0.5-1 uM) and raises glutathione level in a dose-dependent manner. At higher doses (2.5-10 uM) sulforaphane is a cell growth modulator, as it caused cell growth cessation (IC50 = 3.875 uM), and apoptosis inducer. The results obtained suggest that sulforaphane acts as a chemopreventive agent in human lymphoblastoid cells.
Hereditary haemochromatosis has been linked with C282Y and H63D mutations of the HFE gene. In Europe, frequencies of these mutations are the highest in Northern European countries and gradually decrease southwards. We analysed the prevalence of HFE mutations in 1517 DNA samples, including 1000 samples from the general population (subjects registered at general practitioner practices) in northwestern Poland, and 517 samples of cord blood from the same region. We identified 2 (0.13%) homozygotes and 117 (7.8%) heterozygotes for the C282Y mutation. As regards the H63D mutation (1505 DNA samples analysed), 38 (2.5%) samples were homozygotes and 380 (25%) were heterozygotes. Twenty-one (1.4%) compound heterozygotes were found. These results correspond well with data from other Central European countries and seem to confirm the hypothesis of North-South spread of the C282Y mutation.
On the basis of literature data and own experience the authors review the current knowledge about the molecular basis of inherited predispositions for tumors. They hypothesize that in the near perspective 5-10 years studies using existing registry data/material and the latest novel technology will allow the identification of the molec­ular background for the majority of hereditary cancers which will have enormous practical consequences especially for the prevention of malignancies.
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