... value of proliferation to the < /b> same antigen in the < /b> peripheral blood compartment (b) The < /b> proliferative responses to SLO and TT observed in the < /b> patients in the < /b> diverse group (n = 17) Responses in the < /b> ... proliferation and standard deviations of triplicate values (b) The < /b> proliferative responses to SLO and TT observed in the < /b> patients in the < /b> restricted group (n = 19) Responses in the < /b> peripheral blood differed ... for the < /b> kind gift ofthe < /b> Act-1 antibody We are grateful to Professor Mike Salmon and Professor Chris Buckley for critical reading ofthe < /b> manuscript We acknowledge the < /b> financial support of the...
... CAOV-3 cells (Fig 4B) The < /b> binding of 618F, 653F and VK-8 to the < /b> OVCAR-3, SKOV-3, and CAOV-3 cells was comparable Considering the < /b> demonstrable specificity of 618F and 653F for MUC16 and their ability ... were obtained with both the < /b> 618F and 653F antibodies (Fig 6c and 6d) Discussion Figure ting Identification of soluble Muc16 and MUC16 by Western blotIdentification of soluble Muc16 and MUC16 by ... Expression ofcell surface and intracellular Muc16 in the < /b> four MOVCAR cell lines was determined by flow cytometry using the < /b> 618 F antibody The < /b> mean fluorescence intensity for the < /b> binding of 618F to the...
... chains and Ig-α/β marks the < /b> transition to the < /b> immature Bcell stage Immature B cells are the < /b> earliest cells in the < /b> lineage that express a bona fide antigen specific Bcell receptor (BCR), and therefore ... individual pro -B and pre -B cells are similar between aged and young mice, but total BM RAG expression is reduced in aged animals because of reduced numbers of pre -B cells [18] Nevertheless, the < /b> relative ... gradual loss of naïve follicular B cells, but not of MZ or B1 B cells Recent studies conducted in our laboratory also suggest that reduced influx ofB cells from the < /b> BM drives the < /b> selection of antigen-experienced...
... NPbfuc NPbglc NPbgal NPbxyl MUbglc NPbfuc NPbglc NPbgal NPbxyl MUbglc NPbfuc NPbglc NPbgal NPbxyl MUbglc NPbfuc NPbglc NPbgal NPbxyl MUbglc NPbfuc NPbglc NPbgal NPbxyl MUbglc NPbfuc NPbglc NPbgal ... influence the < /b> binding ofthe < /b> first glucose unit ofthe < /b> aglycone On the < /b> other hand, M453 may be positioned in subsite +2 because these residues influence the < /b> binding ofthe < /b> second glucose unit ofthe < /b> ... part ofthe < /b> aglycone-binding site of Cpbgly [22] In order to compare the < /b> aglycone-binding sites of these b- glycosidases, the < /b> effect ofthe < /b> aglycone size on the < /b> binding of several alkyl b- glucosides...
... of two chitosans with FA of 0.65 and 0.30 The < /b> relative intensities ofthe < /b> a b- anomers correspond to the < /b> equilibrium ratio between the < /b> two anomers, which is 60 : 40 at pH 45 [39] The < /b> a- and b- anomer ... ofthe < /b> substrate-binding groove is extended by the < /b> aromatic surface of a putative chitin-binding domain The < /b> crystal structure of ChiB further suggests that the < /b> active site cleft is partially blocked ... the < /b> glycon side ofthe < /b> catalytic centre The < /b> observation of longer oligomers early during the < /b> reaction may seem to contrast with the < /b> putative exo-activity ofthe < /b> enzyme, but can be explained by...
... uncontrollable and variable, stocking biomass becomes an important factor to increase the < /b> growth andproductionThe < /b> objective of this research was to evaluate the < /b> effect of stocking biomass ofthe < /b> two ... 1993) and thus contribute to the < /b> sustainable aquaculture development Clams belong to bivalve shellfish but they are different from the < /b> others by dwelling on the < /b> bottom Researches have been conducted ... Productionand quality The < /b> productionof clam derived from both growth and survival There was a positive relationship ofthe < /b> clam productionand stocking biomass although the < /b> growth and survival...
... growth andproductionThe < /b> objective of this research was to evaluate the < /b> effect of stocking biomass ofthe < /b> two sizes of M lyrata on growth performance and survival to enhance the < /b> productionand profit ... The < /b> estimation ofthe < /b> economic benefit of clam cultured in the < /b> intertidal areas is showed in table The < /b> net profit is calculated based on the < /b> output cost and input cost and price ofthe < /b> clam The < /b> ... However, the < /b> increasing ofthe < /b> biomass gained as well as final production indicated that benefit can be obtained if the < /b> appropriate stocking biomass was determined The < /b> economics of culture therefore...
... Double-wave reading at 450 and 570 nm was used andthe < /b> difference of absorbances was calculated The < /b> obtained absorbance values were compared with the < /b> serial dilution of recombinant survivin and ... USA) The < /b> results were analysed using the < /b> CELLQuest software (Becton Dickinson) Proliferation of THP-1 cells was assessed by incubating the < /b> cell suspension with the < /b> test substance for 48 hours The < /b> ... expressed the < /b> level of survivin andantibodies against survivin in the < /b> blood, in synovial fluid samples, as well as in cell lysates as the < /b> mean ± standard error ofthe < /b> mean The < /b> survivin levels in the...
... specific pattern of antibody secretion, including anti-SSA/SSB autoantibodies, rheumatoid factor, and serum gammaglobulin and IgG levels Likewise, the < /b> absence of genetic involvement of BAFF in RA or ... influence BAFF level Surprisingly, no correlation was observed between BAFF polymorphism and BAFF mRNA levels in patients with pSS The < /b> absence of concordance between BAFF protein and mRNA regarding the < /b> ... increased BAFF mRNA level in blood monocytes We therefore investigated the < /b> association between BAFF -871 T/C polymorphism and BAFF expression, and focused first on the < /b> correlation between BAFF polymorphism...
... activate B cells to produce anti-RNP1 antibodies (Abs) These B cells then bind and process the < /b> RNP1 epitope present within RNP1+ proteins, such as U1-70K (in blue) and U1-A (in green), but also the < /b> ... proteins by antibodies from autoimmune mice and patients [[13]; and references therein] In the < /b> present study, we show that antibodies elicited after immunizing a rabbit with the < /b> peptide 131–151 ofthe < /b> ... antibodiesAntibodies generated in outbred rabbits to peptide 131– 151 ofthe < /b> U1-70K protein react with the < /b> cognate protein and with other spliceosomal proteins We then questioned whether antibodies...
... T -cell response Correlation between the < /b> Epstein-Barr virus viral load and Epstein-Barr virus-specific T -cell response Correlation between the < /b> number of IFNγproducing T cells andthe < /b> Epstein-Barr ... least 50 SFCs/106 PBMCs and exhibited at least twofold the < /b> mean value ofthe < /b> background (per million PBMC) The < /b> median number of IFNγ-producing PBMCs in the < /b> presence of medium alone (background) was ... proportion of subjects with positive EBV-specific IFNγ-producing T cells in PBMCs, the < /b> mean number of SFCs or the < /b> SFC distribution Two studies have assessed the < /b> EBV-specific T -cell response in PBMCs of...
... enlarge the < /b> MeRy -B knowledgebase by the < /b> inclusion of libraries of reference compounds from MeRy -B users or from other available libraries Conclusion MeRy -B is a web-based application and database ... contributions ADD and AM initiated the < /b> project HFD, DJ and LG designed the < /b> DB LG and DJ designed the < /b> web interface and implemented the < /b> DB and associated tools and developed the < /b> source code ofthe < /b> ... visualization and export ofthe < /b> data already stored into the < /b> database: the < /b> search Spectral Data and search Compound under the < /b> tab labeled Data consultation andthe < /b> Query builder under the < /b> Tools menu The...
... pancytopenia Therapy with alemtuzumab was considered, but preference was given to rituximab because ofthe < /b> less severe compromise ofthe < /b> cellular immune system by rituximab, and because ofthe < /b> possibility ... cyclophosphamide and rituximab 375 and leucocyte Course of Course of hemoglobin, leucocyte and thrombocyte numbers under therapy with chlorambucil, fludarabine, cyclophosphamide and rituximab 375 and 600 ... respectively The < /b> main drawback of rituximab monotherapy observed so far is the < /b> limited response to the < /b> induction therapy in pretreated patients [5] Hainsworth and coworkers did report Page of (page number...
... initiated by binding of fragments of bacterial cell walls, and even whole bacteria, to LBP (a serum acute phase protein) Complexes of LBP and bacterial constituents may then easily bind to membrane ... hemocyte or amebocyte, at the < /b> site of local injury The < /b> amebocyte simultaneously performs the < /b> dual functions of both platelets and phagocytic cells The < /b> amebocyte will recognize the < /b> presence of bacterial ... activated by the < /b> thrombin–thrombomodulin complex The < /b> TAFIa that is generated removes basic lysine and arginine residues from the < /b> carboxyl terminus of peptides and proteins In the < /b> case of fibrin,...
... from the < /b> spleen, incubated with FITC-labeled CD11c (eBioscience Inc.), PE-labeled antiCD80 (B7 -1) mAb (eBioscience Inc.), and PE-labeled antiCD86 (B7 -2) mAb (Southernbiotech) on ice for 30 min, and ... thickness of small airway walls andthe < /b> number of infiltrated eosinophils around the < /b> airway increased, eosinophils appeared within the < /b> lumen ofthe < /b> airway, and goblet cell hyperplasia and hypertrophy ... levels of Figure Serum levels of OVA-specific IgE (A) andthe < /b> number of eosinophils in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid (B) in PBS-vaccinated mice sensitized and challenged with PBS, PBS-vaccinated...
... mailboxes and consists of messages sent from user to user They are accessible by the < /b> mailbox owner and others for whom access has been allowed The < /b> public store is used for newsgroups and other objects ... mailbox-by-mailbox basis, select the < /b> Recipients container and then the < /b> mailbox Select File/Properties andthe < /b> “Protocols” tab Highlight HTTP (Web) and click on “settings” to enable or disable ... ANY WAY OUT OFTHE < /b> USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OFTHE < /b> POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE Please keep track ofthe < /b> latest security patches and advisories at the < /b> Microsoft security bulletin page...
... along the < /b> extended backbone of residues 65–64 and is partly exposed to the < /b> solvent (Fig 2B) On the < /b> other hand, the < /b> P3 moiety of E-64 in each ofthe < /b> ofthe < /b> two ervatamin-C molecules in the < /b> asymmetric ... in the < /b> study of mechanism exemplified by a comparison ofthe < /b> catalytic-site structure and characteristics of cathepsin Band papain pH-dependent kinetics ofthe < /b> reactions of cathepsin B from bovine ... transfer ofthe < /b> proton from the < /b> catalytic Cys present at the < /b> N-terminus ofthe < /b> helix to the < /b> His ofthe < /b> dyad [19,50,51] The < /b> first stage of catalysis is mediated by the < /b> highly active thiolate ion of the...
... in, the < /b> bigger the < /b> number becomes 2.2 Implementation ofproduction Studying the < /b> algorithms for the < /b> categories above shows they may make use of many c o m m o n basic operations As an example, the < /b> ... Acknowledgement The < /b> author is grateful to the < /b> French Government for her scholarship, to Christian Boitet and Gilles Sdrasset for the < /b> suggestion ofthe < /b> theme and their help, and to the < /b> authors ofthe < /b> DRs ... acquire it becomes We propose here a measure for this Briefly, the < /b> structure complexity (SC) of a dictionary is equal to the < /b> sum ofthe < /b> number of elementary information types andthe < /b> number of set...
... change should be explored Possible barriers include: − lack of knowledge about buying and cooking food, and how diet and exercise affect health − the < /b> cost and availability of healthy foods and opportunities ... prevention and management of obesity should be a priority for all, because ofthe < /b> considerable health benefits of maintaining a healthy weight andthe < /b> health risks associated with overweight and obesity ... organisations such as the < /b> NHS and local authorities, should address the < /b> prevention and management of obesity, because ofthe < /b> considerable impact on the < /b> health ofthe < /b> workforce and associated costs...
... into the < /b> back ofthe < /b> mold Then list the < /b> mold off the < /b> blotter Y paper should stick to the < /b> blotter! our Place another blotter sheet on top ofthe < /b> new paper and use the < /b> rolling pin to squeeze out the < /b> ... (continued) Cut the < /b> tip off Tie the < /b> bead or macaroni to the < /b> end ofthe < /b> string Thread the < /b> paper bell onto the < /b> string Rest the < /b> bell on the < /b> macaroni Keep tying the < /b> beads or macaroni and adding the < /b> bells till ... Then remove the < /b> paper clip hook Using masking tape, secure the < /b> top ofthe < /b> left tab ofthe < /b> sample to the < /b> table of desk edge Hang the < /b> paper clip hook through the < /b> hole as shown below Bed the < /b> tab...