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... quantification ofthe local background and evaluation ofthe array homogeneity, which is taken into account in the normalization Furthermore, in order to consider the purity and quality ofthe mRNA, ... was applied using a factor calculated from the intensity ratios of internal standards in the test and reference samples The presence ofthe internal standard probes at different locations ofthe ... up with a list of 33 mRNAs that are significantly downregulated by at least one ofthe five siRNAs in at least one ofthe three cell types (supplementary Table S16) We found that about 40% of these...
... Fig The 1652 and 1270 cm)1 bands can be assigned to a-helix in the human PKIb; the 1666 and 1247 cm)1 bands arethe characteristic frequencies ofthe random coil structure Meanwhile, the 1682 and ... 1636 and 1625 cm)1 can be assigned to extended chain structures; the bands at 1683, 1669 and 1663 cm)1 are possibly assigned to turns or bends; andthe band at 1647 cm)1 is likely to be the random ... buffer The pooled fraction was stored at )20 °C for further studyThe concentration ofthe proteins was determined by the method of Lowry et al [14] andthe purity was examined by SDS/PAGE [15] Assay...
... primitive and odd Dirichlet character Another way to prove this equality is to apply (9) tothe definition ofthe function η 3.2 The proofs The notations of Sections and 2, andthe conventions of subsection ... influenced by the algebraic subvarieties of X; a subvariety of X has a cycle class in the dual of a rational homology space of X andthe duals of these cycle classes span a subspace of homology, which ... element ofthe dual ofthe Q-vector space H The number H H Per(ωu ) is independentofthe choices of v and ωu , up to multiplication by a nonzero algebraic number, and only depends on u and H In the...
... Proof ofMain Theorems We begin withthe proof of Theorem 1: Proof of Theorem Assume m3 = 1, M = m1 + m2 + Let F (m1 , m2 ), G(m1 , m2 ) be as in (5), (6) Suppose F (m1 , m2 ) > G(m1 , m2 ) Then ... + m2 + m3 is the total mass The homotopy class ofthe ˜ ˜ projection αφ of αφ in V \ Δ over t ∈ [0, 1] is one ofthe two generators for ˜ \ Δ) The left side of Figure depicts the path α over t ... because they are not covered by classical approaches, but also due tothe amusing symmetries they exhibit On the other hand, these orbits were constructed under the assumption that some masses are...
... or the regulation of protein or the cytoskeleton Only a few are specific to xenobiotic detoxification One, the glutamine synthetase gene was previously shown to be associated withthe response of ... gigas exposed to hydrocarbons [22] and parasites [47] The binding of lipopolysaccharide and b-1,3-glucan binding protein to form LGBP has been shown to activate the prophenoloxidase cascade The ... pollutants compared with other species [72–75] The results given here provide a preliminary basis for further studyof detoxification processes and other physiological responses to herbicides in the marine...
... patients to complete and declare their understanding ofthe items to ensure face validity Page ofThe sample size calculation was based on an assumption that at least 10% of women in the reproductive ... experiential, and conceptual equivalence was reached and a final version ofthe questionnaire (the Persian EHP-5) was provided The final translated version ofthe questionnaire was given to 10 patients to ... rather than literal translation Translators with one ofthe authors compared their translations and produced a single provisional version Then two other professional translators translated the...
... traveling and learn more vocabulary on different aspects Standing before one of my historical vestiges, how can I tell my tourists about the history of my country andthe courageous struggles of my ... I read in English the more words I can acquire to express my ideas and thoughts with great ease and satisfaction I have dreamed of becoming a tourist guide one day In order to realize this hope ... dictionary for English beginners Being aware ofthe preeminence ofthe English language in every aspect of man’s activity, I havebeen learning it with great zeal and avidity ...
... to ρ, then the rhombus defined by the three corners x, y, z has area three and is hence not allowed If neither y nor z belongs to ρ, then we have another contradiction, asthe region just tothe ... product consisting ofthe linear polynomial t − and a number of factors ofthe form ts ± such that gcd(m, s) = Another ofthemain results of this paper is a proof of Conjecture 2; see Theorem 3.4 below ... = x and L i = c·(−1, 2)+(L−c)·(−2, 1) = i=1 i=1 y, it follows that x and y are integer multiples ofthe axes ofthe tiling This settles the other direction in the first part ofthe proof To compute...
... enrolment, and interpretation of analyzed data andtothe review of this paper SF, AR, MS are current employees of Eli Lilly Italy, thestudy sponsor They contributed tothe interpretation of analyzed ... Conversely, the percentage of drug abusers was quite low, even though it has been reported that the prevalence of comorbidity of psychosis and substance abuse has been rising during the last 10–20 ... during the acute phase of their illness At discharge, they usually receive therapeutic prescriptions andare no longer followed by SPDC structures, but by territorial services (some ofwhich are...
... foci On the basis ofthe histological evaluation ofthe salivary glands performed according tothe Chisholm and Mason classification [37], we could identify in patients with SS a total of 32 periductal ... separated T- and B-cell-rich areas), with or without ectopic GC-like structures identified on the basis ofthe histologic appearance and confirmed by the presence of FDC networks, as previously ... relationship with autoantibody production IL-18 is increased in the systemic circulation of autoimmune diseases such as RA and Crohn's disease, in whichthe principal site of production of this cytokine...
... participants stood barefooted on the analyzer and held the handgrips provided until the apparatus printed the results BMI was calculated on the basis of measured height and weight in kilograms per square ... intensity has been implicated in muscle wasting [10] by impairing the process of muscle protein synthesis [46] In contrast, in the present study, only very heavy smoking appeared to associate with ... lower BMI and BF compared with never-smokers Both BMI and BF were significantly increased in ex-smokers, whereas very heavy smoking appeared to associate with reduced FFM Thestudy has several...
... feasibility of recruitment, assess the feasibility and acceptability ofthe group intervention andto make a preliminary assessment of its effectiveness This study encompasses Phases I and II of ... women with depression living in socially deprived areas in the United Kingdom The aims of this paper areto describe the development ofthe intervention and methods of data collection, ascertain the ... was involved in the conception and design ofthe project and some data interpretation JE was involved in the design and conception ofthe project RA jointly led the conception and design of the...
... validity was carried out to demonstrate the extent towhichthe BFNE correlates with scores derived from the SPIN andthe SIAS It was expected that the BFNE would positively correlate with these measures ... items, each with a 5-point Likert scale for answers The SIAS andthe SPIN are used simultaneously to measure complementary aspects of social phobia The validation studyofthe SIAS resulted in ... and valid measure of social phobia However, since the scale showed a twofactor structure and this does not confirm tothe theoretical basis for the BFNE, thus we suggest the use ofthe BFNE-II...
... form of social control of deviance Unlike the social marginalisation of people on the basis of serostatus, the nurses appeared to side withthe view ofthe wider community Whereas judgements within ... full and then translated into English Pseudonyms were assigned to each interviewee andthe name ofthe nursing college remains anonymous The analysis ofthe data was conducted principally using the ... intentioned, they may lack the wherewithal to repay the social debt; or As a variation of point two, the potential recipient ofthe resource is regarded as too transient; i.e they may wish to repay the...
... 19) to 24 (dog no 17) The individual number and location of calcified discs togetherwiththe degree of calcification of each affected disc, identified both by radiography and histopathology, are ... calcified discs in 79 (24.2%) ofthe dogs On the assumption that most ofthe dogs in the former study were dachshunds, these two studies together indicate that a radiographic study is far less sensitive ... Authors' contributions ØS conceived ofthe study, carried out the radiographic examination and is themain author ofthe paper ØK carried out the histopathologic examination Both authors read and...
... to protocols provided by the DNeasy® Tissue kit Handbook (2004), with modifications as follows; The volume of Proteinase K was doubled andthe incubation time with Proteinase K was extended to ... present studyThe endothelium has earlier been suggested to function as a transition site for Page of transfer of A phagocytophilum to neutrophils that are loosely bound and then released into the ... (44.7%) and appeared as intracytoplasmic aggregates, known as morulae The observed organisms were associated with leucocytes in the inflammatory infiltrate in the biopsies and were most often present...
... below In the case of Copper and Manganese oxides, the overall reaction with carbon is exothermic in the fuelreactor as shown in equations (5) and (6) On the other hand the reaction ofthe Cobalt ... using ASPEN Plus These include the use of three different types of coal to determine their effect on the overall energy output, andthe effect of varying the air flow rate on energy output andthe ... in the air reactor to regenerate CuO from Cu2O Another compressor is used to compress the steam for the gasifier There is large amount of energy produced in the air reactor, but the fuel reactor...
... Xing, Shareen Chan and Lim Wei Ren Farand They have all worked togetherwith me and given me great help in the development of my research project They are also my friends andmade my graduate study ... center ofthe cell tothe center ofthe dried droplet The “Radius” is the radius ofthe dried droplet “Rcell” is the radius ofthe round-shaped L929 rat fibroblast cells, which has a value of approximately ... between the speed ofthe fine-jet and other parameters like the diameter ofthe jet andthe physical properties ofthe liquid, were also characterized Thestudy provides a possible way to improve...
... (1933,1937), the nature ofthe eastern boundary was obscure The purpose of this study is to define the location and character ofthe eastern boundary ofthe Nanga Parbat massif The eastern margin ofthe ... blueschists, and greenstone assemblages The eastern and western boundaries ofthe massif trend north/ south andhavebeen drawn as extensions ofthe Indus Tsangpo suture and MMT The southern part ofthe ... is in northern Pakistan in the region referred toasthe Deosai Plateau (Fig 1.2) The western border ofthestudy area is at the town of Shengus, 45 km east of Gilgit, andThethe eastern border...
... ofthe hot gases 10 cm away from the inner walls ofthe combustion chamber ofthe furnace T3 = Temperature ofthe hot gases at the entry ofthe stack 2.2 Model geometry and mesh The geometry of ... distribution in the load during the heating and cooling periods is of interest for the design ofthe furnace andthe metallurgical control ofthe process [9] An approach based on the assumption of periodicity ... important to ensure the thermal energy ofthe hot gases to be absorbed by the load andthe furnace walls Temperature distribution in the furnace is paramount for the optimization ofthe thermal...