... function of NP (Fig 1G) Together, these results indicated that the coiled coil motifs in NP are important structural elements that support homooligomerization andthe functions of the protein The ... the ability of the protein to support viral transcription In a second approach, smaller deletions were introduced inthe region around and inside C2 andthe resulting mutants were tested inthe ... lane and 3D) Further elongation of the protein, however, diminished binding of the respective NP mutant to GST-VP35 These results suggested that the interaction between NP and VP35 is dependent on...
... function of NP (Fig 1G) Together, these results indicated that the coiled coil motifs in NP are important structural elements that support homooligomerization andthe functions of the protein The ... the ability of the protein to support viral transcription In a second approach, smaller deletions were introduced inthe region around and inside C2 andthe resulting mutants were tested inthe ... lane and 3D) Further elongation of the protein, however, diminished binding of the respective NP mutant to GST-VP35 These results suggested that the interaction between NP and VP35 is dependent on...
... suggests that autoimmunity does not result from a primary genetically determined activation of the BAFF/BAFF receptor system, in contrast to the recent demonstration of the genetic association between ... further investigation The increase in BAFF level in pSS might be under the control of environmental factors Interestingly, BAFF gene expression was reported to be interferon inducible in target ... predisposition to pSS nor associated with a specific pattern of antibody production Competing interests The authors declare that they have no competing interests Authors' contributions JEG and CMR...
... transport Because the majority of these cells are not contained within the lymphoid gate, the loss of this cell population had minimal impact onthe proportions of the other cell populations examined ... competing interests Authors' contributions JW participated in study design; coordinated the flow cytometry, serologic studies, and data acquisition; participated inthe data analysis; and drafted ... study, we found no correlation between the proportion of total NKT cells and disease activity or drug therapy in our lupus patients, which suggests that the reduction in NKT cells in these patients...
... case of the standard modelIn contradiction to other extensions of the standard model including ordinary 3-3-1 models, the economical 3-3-1 model has interesting features as follows (1) There is ... of two triplets has also been proposed in Ref [7] Notice that due to the restricted scalar contents, these models often contain tree-level massless quarks that require corrections The latter model ... the notation HΨ means as the U (1)H charge of the Ψ multiplet Notice that all the other terms of Lagrangian are obviously conserved under this symmetry Using the relations, the anomaly mentioned...
... shown only for conductivities that are sufficiently smooth In higher dimensions the problem remains open Contents Introduction and outline of the method The Beltrami equation andthe Hilbert transform ... Proposition 6.1, (1.5) and from the definitions (5.11) of the scattering coefficients From the results of Section it follows that the coefficient τµ is continuously differentiable in k and vanishes at the ... reduces to the case where the domain Ω is the unit disk In fact, let Ω be a simply connected domain with Ω ⊂ D and let σ and σ be two L∞ -conductivities on Ω with Λσ = Λσ Continue both conductivities...
... proof to two statements: one is Theorem 2.14 which says that the functor Av1 is exact onthe quotient category, E andthe other is the existence of the quotient category D(Bunn ) with the desired ... Section 4, where the notation is introduced) The main result of these two sections is that there exists an exact “Whittaker” functor W : D(Bunn ) → DW (Q) The exactness is guaranteed by an interpretation ... says that the Hecke functor acting on DW (Q) is right-exact This fact ultimately leads to the desired property (1) above, that the Hecke functor is exact onthe quotient category Finally, in Section...
... that they have no competing interests Authors' contributions JAH conceived the study design, carried out the testing, performed statistical testing and drafted the manuscript MM carried out the ... minute Heart rate data were recorded at 1-minute intervals Onthe initial test this was used with VO2 data to determine the heart rate training intensity (65 % VO2 peak) of the exercise-training ... participated inthe coordination of the study and drafting of the manuscript KvS helped to draft the manuscript TSL conceived of the study, and participated in its design and coordination, and...
... firms inthe region In this section, there an analysis of the presence of the banking system andthe credit institutions inthe region; policies of these institutions; changes in interest rates associated ... origin, anti counterfeit 3.4.2.3 Enhancing intra-regional cooperation inthe development of the garment industry The viewpoint is that provinces and city inthe regiong exploit together comparative ... buttons, lace ) + Local orientation: not investing inthe 5-scattered localities inthe region; not investing inthe dyeing industry in Danang and Quang Nam because of the risk of sea pollution;...
... projects They need to understand their individual roles in successfully implementing QQC activities In this context, INTAN (the National Institute of Public Administration) conducts a series of training ... OBJECTIVE This Circular contains guidelines onthe implementation of Quality Control Circles (QCC) inthe Public Service The guidelines onthe Implementation of Quality Control Circles inthe ... Publishing photographs of the winning QCC in bulletins or displaying them onthe notice boards; (i) Providing the opportunity for QCC members to participate at the National-level QCC Convention; and...
... completion; (iii) Identification of important sequences to complete the activity with the setting of dates for inspection and monitoring of the activity; and (iv) Recording of actual achievement ... whether to implement the proposed solution or otherwise Step - Action 21 This forms the final stage of the P.D.C.A approach The activity involved is the standardisation of the corrective action As ... important in conveying the Circle’s suggestion to the Management Among the benefits to be obtained from such a presentation are: (i) It improves the relationship between the Management and workers;...
... connect the line to the right-hand corner of the first bar, that is at level 121, with a straight line; (ii) Connect the print at level 121 andthe point at level 195; (ii) Connect the point at level ... for one day only, then the data collected using the check-sheet is as in Table Step 5: Transfer The Information From The Check-sheet To A Frequency Table The information from the check-sheet needs ... correct sequence that is it shows in brief the starting point as well as the finishing point Flow charts also help the staff to understand their respective duties and responsibilities better as...
... orderly and systematic way For those which have already done so, the Management is responsible to sustain the activity so that it becomes a part of their corporate culture DIAGRAM : ... quality] \ Going on emergancy \ [of supplies] \ leave too of often \ \ \ \ - No Training \ \ \ \ Reports Cannot Be / / Printed On Time / Disruption of ... electricity / / / - Delay in receiving / - Insufficent / back first proof / Machines / / / [Delay in setting up] / [proof-reading division] / [Machines] / [breaks down] / / [frequently]...
... extension granted ? to terminate | service | YES Prepare the statement of Service, Statement of Examination, | Letter of Department and send to PSC | Record the extension with conditions into the Service ... Have conditions for confirmations been fulfilled? | | Is it within the | | | period of confirmation? |YES | | Refer to Head of Department for recommendation | Is it within the | | | period of confirmation? ... confirmation in post | Book | | and send to PSC | | | | | Record confirmation in post into Service Record Book | NO | | and give the original letter to the officer | | | | | Prepare copies of Fin.8 and...
... exploited between the 12th and 19th century [36] Before the afforestation, the sites were used historically for grazing (H Aulitzky, 1997, personal communication) The characteristic vegetation at the ... using two-way ANOVA to determine the effects of elevation, steepness and their interaction on cumulative height growth of trees (data not shown because no effects of interaction between elevation ... suggest that elevational effects gradually become the determinate factor of tree growth as trees get taller in subalpine areas Inthe seedling stage, neither steepness nor elevation has a strong...
... competing interests Authors' contributions SS conceived this study and made substantial contributions to the study design and to writing the manuscript SS also acquired and interpreted the data ... might indicate that ADAMTS5 is more involved in matrix degeneration of the NP than that inthe AF In addition, the direct injection of siRNA into the NP may induce a localized improvement It is ... control discs These findings might indicate that the inhibition of degeneration or improved reparative activity of the NP may have contributed to the improved histologic grading for the AF and...
... participated inthe data interpretation and revised the manuscript DT participated inthe conception of the study, provided the test article and placebo, participated inthe data interpretation ... contributed to the management and interpretation of data from the pain and functional evaluation and revised the manuscript TB participated inthe conception of the study, provided the test article and ... of TLN are interesting, as they add to the most important recognized biological effect of BPs, that is, the reduction in bone remodelling through the inhibition of osteoclastic activity The pain...
... inthe stomach through mixing with the gastric juice, but a combination of fluid secretion and absorption of water and solutes inthe small bowel maintains isotonicity of the intestinal content ... often remains limited The presence of hypertonic concentration of salt and/ or small sugar molecules inthe gut requires some intestinal fluid to dilute the gut content to isotonicity Intact starch ... intestine, normal digestion sustains the osmotic pressure of the intestinal contents equal to the plasma [1], with no sudden changes inthe content osmolarity Correction of osmolarity starts in...