However, the literature regarding prevention strategies and the presentation of spinal metastases has remained scarce. As local control of primary lesions continues to improve, more cases of spinal metastases are likely to be seen. In this review the authors present a new case of metastatic

GBM to the L-5 nerve root, and they summarize previous cases of intracranial GBM with leptomeningeal spinal metastatic disease. They also characterize key features of this disease presentation and discuss areas of future investigation necessary for enhanced prevention and treatment of this complication. (http://thejns.org/doi/abs/10.3171/2012.7.SPINE12212)”
“A new pentacyclic oleanene triterpene, 2, 3, 16, 28-tetrahydroxy-olean-12-ene-23-oic

acid (1), as well as the known pentacyclic triterpene medicagenic acid (2), have been isolated by different chromatographic DZNeP concentration techniques from the acid hydrolysate of the saponin fraction of Gladiolus segetum. The identification GSK621 of these compounds was established by different methods of physical, chemical and spectral evidence.”
“Barberry (Berberis spp.) hosts the aecial stage of several rust species, including Puccinia graminis, which causes stem rust on grasses and cereals. The aecial stage of this pathogen has received less attention because it is not as economically important compared with the uredinial and telial stages. The main objective of this study was to identify and describe the rust species

that were found on Berberis spp. collected JPH203 in different parts of Sweden. A morphological study, including spore measurements and aecia descriptions, was conducted, as well as DNA sequence analyses (using the internal transcribed spacer region and the EF1-alpha gene). Based on spore and aecia morphology as well as the genetic analyses, three different taxa could be distinguished on barberry: P graminis f. sp. avenae, P graminis f. sp. tritci/secalis, and P. arrhenatheri. The genetic analysis revealed little or no differentiation between P graminis f. sp. tritici and P graminis f. sp. secalis and, thus, this group of samples was denominated P graminis f. sp. tritici/secalis. Aecial morphology may be used to differentiate between different taxa. In particular, examination of aecial cross-sections may be used to distinguish between P graminis f. sp. avenae and P graminis f. sp. triticilsecalis. A clear differentiation in the mode of growth on barberry was also found; P arrhenatheri always appeared systemic whereas P graminis always appeared localized.”
“In this article, intellectual property (IP), its various types and the rights of patentee are defined. Challenges for Indian IP professionals at academia and IP firms are also identified.